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 of chassis side members with an extension for the luggage grid.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img011 | |
| Date | 12th December 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: SIDE MEMBERS OF FRAME WITH EXTENSION FOR LUGGAGE GRID AND JOGGLE 1" FURTHER BACK. Origin: To improve design. Experimental Test Report: The new frames are extended at the back to carry the luggage grid. The joggle in the frame has been moved 1" further back - this should improve coachwork. We have 200 of these frame sides in stock which were ordered for EAC.11. Road Test Report: Run 10,000 miles on 8-EX car. Fitted to 7-EX, 10-EX and 11-EX - total miles. 4200. These frames are a definite improvement. [Options - C is selected with an X] C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 9/10/- Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 9/15/- Difference per Car. £ 5/- increase Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rms 29/1/26 Costs are correct. [Signature List] SIGNATURES MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON MR. ROYCE MR. WORMALD MR. ROWLEDGE MR. DAY MR. BAILEY MR. PLATFORD MR. ELLIOTT MR. NORTHEY MR. HIVES [Stamp] ACTION | ||