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} | ||