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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: Sharp corners on radiator tank in place of radius.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\1\  img029
Date  21th March 1923
  
R R 746 (5 H) (S H 258, 19-9-20) G 2554
COMPLETED 31.3.23.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 21.3.23
X No. 3456
Description of Parts.
SHARP CORNERS ON RADIATOR TANK IN PLACE OF RADIUS.
Origin.
To improve appearance.
Experimental Test Report.
This modification is requested by Sales.
Works report - no extra cost and no more difficult to produce.
Road Test Report.
[BOXES]
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..........£..........
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car. £
Difference per Car. NO increase in cost.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 23.3.23
SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON (Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson.) 28.3.23 Agreed. BJ. Do not delay whilst awaiting CJB's signature.
Mr. ROYCE 31.3.23 Agreed. FHR. Rather than square. It would I think look better if corner was made as sharp as possible. Consider small radius a constructional need and not a serious matter but if a sharp corner is constructional, sound & economical. R
Mr. WORMALD 22.3.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. BARRINGTON (Mr. Rowledge.) 22.3.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY 24.3.23 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY 23.3.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD 22.3.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY 23.3.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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