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).
Standardization proposal form for a chassis part to replace the existing silent-bloc.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\2\ img057 | |
| Date | 12th June 1932 | |
| COMPLETED 13.10.32 CS/12.6.32 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Drawing No. X D4090 Description of Part NEW TYPE THAT Origin To replace existing silent-bloc. Experimental Test Report Road Test Report We have not got a type of Berry spring shackle at present but Sales have done a certain amount of testing on a 20-25 H.P. chassis which is expected to be finished shortly. The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted.......When available. Date when chassis will be handed to test... Cost of scrapped material, if any............Nil. Cost of jigs and tools...................Nil. Cost of part to make When delivery will begin When supplies will be maintained Difference in Cost Will jig cost be above normal? INITIAL DATE REMARKS .GS 13.10.32 Agreed. .R .ROW 25.8.32 Agreed. .C 25.8.32 Agreed. .EH 25.8.32 Agreed. .AC 12.8.32 Agreed. .BY 25.8.32 Agreed. .EB 24.8.32 Agreed. .E 25.8.32 Agreed. .WH 12.8.32 Agreed. .HE Agreed. | ||