From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Standardisation document for fitting handles to bonnets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img141 | |
| Date | 19th September 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (S H) (S.J. 99), 19-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 16.11.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.9.22. X No3421. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Handles to Bonnets. Origin. To enable bonnet to be lifted conveniently. Experimental Test Report. These handles are the same as fitted to Goshawk-ll except that two are fixed on each side on Bonnet. Road Test Report. Fitted to 49-GB Car. " " 6-EX Car. These handles are a definite advantage. Springfield cars have had handles fitted to Bonnets for some time. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £0. 2. 3 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £0. 2. 3 increase. Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature: Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 29.9.22. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 30.10.22 Agreed. CJ. Mr. S. Johnson. 30.9.22 Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE 14.11.22 Agreed F H R Mr. WORMALD 29.9.22 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE 29.9.22 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY 21.9.22 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 19.9.22 Agreed (very desirable) BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 20.9.22 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY LWT 101 H.P. Inc. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||