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 parts for 20 inch wheels with 7 inch tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\7\ Scan065 | |
| Date | 1st January 1930 | |
| RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DF 587 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943. x7810. Comp 18-2-30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: 20" WHEELS WITH 7" TYRES. Origin: To obtain the advantages of a "Fort" tyre without its disadvantages. Experimental Test Report: We have been doing some running with these tyres in their latest form with good results. Road Test Report: Run 10,000 miles in France on 18-EX. 1,000 miles 23-EX. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: £19.2.10 Cost of New Part: £19.12.2 Difference per Car: £0.9.4 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct: G R H 11/2/30 Date: 1.1.30. No. 4050 Drawing No. Part List 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series............£......... Series............£......... Series............£......... INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS ECC. Sq | 13-2-30 | Agreed Sq. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 6.1.30 | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 3.1.30 | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 13.1.30 | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 6.1.30 | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 3.1.30 | Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 7.1.30 | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 4.1.30 | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 14.2.30 | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} CWB. | 30.1.30 | Agreed C. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 1.1.30 | Agreed. Handwritten notes: Left margin: G Phy Next to cost details: Agreed M Top right corner: 7810, 7820 In Date box: 7410 (crossed out) Stamp: RECEIVED I.S.D. 13 FEB 1930 Watermark Stamp: PHANTOM | ||