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, specifically pre-war thin leaf type rear road springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 80\2\ scan0212 | |
| Date | 20th August 1920 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.A. 325. 25-2-15) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0961. X 2628b. COMPLETED 8.9.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Rear road springs, pre-war thin leaf type. Date: 20.8.20. X 2628b. Drawing No. F.7973. Part List. F.6806. Origin. Owing to squeaking of present springs and to reduce risk of breakage. Experimental Test Report. Several hundred chassis were made with these springs. No complaints have been received with reference to squeaking or breakage. Road Test Report. 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. £ Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series...£... Series...£... Series...£... Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON. 6 Sept Mr. ROYCE. 6.9.20. Agreed. FHR. should reduce risk of breakage increase damping effect of rear of car, but I am not sure that it will have Mr. WORMALD. 27.8.20. Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} much effect on squeaking which demand lubrication or equivalent. Mr. NADIN. Mr. PLATFORD. 21.8.20. Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY. 2.9.20. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Mr. Barrington Aug 21/20 Agreed B Mr. Bailey. 23.8.20. Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. Day. 23.8.20. Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||