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).
The optimal placement of the oval nameplate, suggesting a move from the instrument board to the engine side of the dash.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\4\ scan0202 | |
| Date | 29th April 1922 | |
| X4152 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to C. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/M29.4.22. GOSGAWK 11. OVAL NAMEPLATE ON INSTRUMENT BOARD. -X.435- X.4219. X.4152. X.4067. Replying to your BY8/P26.4.22., Mr. Elliott and I have discussed this matter, and are definitely of the opinion that it is better to have the nameplate permanently fastened to the chassis. We further suggest that the proper thing to do is to use the existing square nameplates and fastened them in a suitable position on the engine side of the dash. One of the objections to the nameplate on the dash on the drivers' side is that it is often very difficult to read especially by anyone whose eyesight is not good. This objection would be overcome by having the nameplate on the bonnet side. Since you have the nameplates already, no expenditure is involved, and if and for any reason Mr. Royce should very much desire the nameplate on the instrument board, this can be added without causing any scrap. We think however that Mr. Royce would agree to the nameplate on the engine side of the dash. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15.3.17) M.P. 176549. | ||