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 the deletion of shutters in the bonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img070 | |
| Date | 18th November 1920 | |
| R R 755 (S H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. COMPLETED STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 18.11.20. X No. 11.20. Drawing No. S421. Part List. P.4275. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL Deletion of shutters in Bonnet. Origin: Because the shutters are practically never used. Experimental Test Report: The difference in temperature of the radiator with all the shutters in the bonnet open compared with them closed is 4°F.{Mr Friese} Road Test Report: Doing away with the shutters will avoid one frequent source of rattles. It will also improve the appearance of the bonnet. Shutters have never been found necessary on experimental cars. To commence on "P" Series. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Cost of Old Part: Hives. £ Difference per Car: £ 1. 7. 0 decrease. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 6.11.20. Action: C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON, 15 Nov, Agreed, C Johnson Mr. ROYCE, 15.11.20, Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD, 6.11.20, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON, Nov 3.20, Agreed, B Mr. DAY, 12.11.20, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY, 2.11.20, Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD, 8.11.20, Agreed, but something must be done to overcome heat floorboards and fumes in body. W.P. Mr. NORTHEY, 4.11.20, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} E.W.I. I OF R.R. Inc. | ||