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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 - 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]
  
  


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