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 - Steering Wheel 18' Diameter.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img023 | |
| Date | 16th March 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.4.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 16.3.26 X No. 8430 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: STEERING WHEEL - 18" DIAMETER. Origin: To have one standard wheel. Experimental Test Report: At Sales Dept. request it was originally agreed to fit a 17" dia. wheel to 'B' steering cars. It is now agreed that 18" should be fitted to all cars. Road Test Report: 8-EX run 14,000 miles fitted with 'B' steering 18" wheel. 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 4. 12. 6. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 4. 14. 6. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 2. 0d. increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Signature of Mr. DE LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rns 20.3.26 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON | 12.4.26 | Agreed. B.Johnson. MR. ROYCE | 30/3/26 | New stg wheel should look lower not dearer than on 17" when it was about quite accurate - price it now HFR MR. WORMALD | 8.4.26 | Agreed. MR. ROWLEDGE | 16.3.26 | Agreed. MR. DAY | 17.3.26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 18.3.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 17.3.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 18.3.26 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY MR. HIVES | 9.4.26 | Agreed. E.Hives. [Green stamp overlaid: PHANTOM] | ||