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 by fixing the radiator 1 inch higher to improve coachwork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0073 | |
| Date | 21th March 1923 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S H 268, 20-9-20) G 2854 V3726 COMPLETED 24.4.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. RADIATOR FIXED 1" HIGHER. Origin. To improve coachwork. Experimental Test Report. We have made this modification to a number of chassis at customers special request. It does enable the coach-builder to produce a more satisfactory body. Road Test Report. Fitted to about 10 chassis delivered to customers. No trouble. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. Radiator as made in R.R. Works. £50. 16. 0 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. Radiator to be made in R.R. Works. £51. 1. 0 Difference per Car. £ 5. 0 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW. Date 21.3.23. X No. 3726 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 test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON / Mr. B. Johnson. | 12.4.23 | Agreed BJ. *CJ had agreed before he went abroad S/12 Mr. ROYCE | 20.4.23 | Assume no scrap necessary Mr. WORMALD | 11.4.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} One is surprised at the radiator costing this amount - an effort should be made to reduce this. Agreed. FHR. Mr. BARRINGTON (struck through) / Mr. Rowledge. | 22.3.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 26.3.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 23.3.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 22.3.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY / EWT for R.R. Inc. | 23.3.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} [Stamp: RECEIVED CHASSIS D.O. 21 MAR 1923] | ||