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).
Cost comparison for a modified radiator filler cap for the Wraith Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 13th November 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD. from G/Rb.{R. Bowen} G/Rb.{R. Bowen}7/K/73/R.251137. 1260 Wraith Chassis. Radiator Filler Cap - SEC.5250. Adtn R / S8D Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.2/MH.{M. Huckerby}13.11.37. The cost of the modified Filler in accordance with SCD.142 on comparison with the existing Filler EW.1231, Filler Cap EW.1232 and Copper Washer EW.1232, shows an increase in factory cost of approximately 5d. per chassis. We have included in the cost of the new scheme the following estimates from quotations from outside firms. EXS.184 Filler Cap "ELO" grade S0144 @ 9 1/2d each. EXS.183 Adaptor Brass " 4d. " EXS.182 Rubber Washer "NORDOIL" D/X 2990 " 1/3d. per doz. G/Rb{R. Bowen}, Plck | ||