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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]
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