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 - Slipper Wheels fitted with Dowel Pegs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img076 | |
| Date | 10th December 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL. COMPLETED 23.12.25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.12.25 Description of Parts: SLIPPER WHEELS FITTED WITH DOWEL PEGS. Origin: To improve reliability. Experimental Test Report: This is a similar modification to that proposed for the Phantom. Road Test Report: Fitted to 9-G-111 run 4,200 miles. Fitted to 2-G-111 run 1,000 miles. The 10,000 miles test on the Phantom shows this modification to be reliable. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: £ 1. 13. 0 Cost of New Part: £ 1. 15. 8 Difference per Car: £ 2. 8 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: W/Rhs. 16.12.25 X No. 5300 Drawing No. Part List 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 rest. P Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series........£........ Series........£........ Series........£........ SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 23.12.25 | Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 23.12.25 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 18/12/25 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 11.12.25 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 11.12.25 | Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 12.12.25 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 11.12.25 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 11.12.25 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 14/12/25 | Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY | 11.12.25 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 21.12.25 | Agreed. E.Hives. [STAMPED IN GREEN INK: CHASSIS DEPT.] | ||