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 proposal for slipper wheels fitted with dowel pegs to improve reliability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\6\ 06-page007 | |
| Date | 10th December 1925 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: SLIPPER WHEELS FITTED WITH DOWEL PEGS. Origin: To improve reliability. Experimental Test Report: This is a similar modification to that proposed for the Phantom. Road Test Report: Fitted to 9-G-111 - run 4,200 miles. Fitted to 2-G-111 - run 1000 miles. The 10,000 miles test on the Phantom shows this modification to be reliable. Weight of Old Part: Cost of Old Part: £ 1. 13. 0 Weight of New Part: Cost of New Part: £ 1. 15. 8d. Difference per Car: Difference per Car: £ 2. 8d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. NY/Rms. 16.12.25 Side Panel Options: 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 ---- SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 23 Dec | agreed MR. B. JOHNSON | 23.12.25 | agreed BJ MR. ROYCE | 18.12.25 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 11.12.25 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 11.12.25 | Agreed. Rs.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} MR. DAY | 12.12.25 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 11.12.25 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 11.12.25 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 14.12.25 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 11.12.25 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 21.12.25 | Agreed. E.Hives. Stamp Text: PROPOSED MODIFICATION | ||