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).
Cost comparison analysis for old and new Dashboard and Clutch Casing parts, detailing material, labour, and other charges.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\3\ scan0146 | |
Date | 28th June 1935 | |
Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft{Mr Swift}/Ws.28.6.35) NIL Could be brought on to production at 1st chassis in "G" series, (Sft{Mr Swift}/GH.28.6.35) without scrap. Cost of machining parts is identical, so figures given for Castings only to which proper charges are applied. Dashboard. Material Labour Charges Total £. s. d £. s. d £. s. d £. s. d Cost of Old Part 1-18-6 9-8 1-4-2 3-12-4 Cost of New Part 4-0-0 Bought Out 4-0-0 Nett Increase £-7-8 Clutch Casing Material Labour Charges Total £. s. d £. s. d £. s. d £. s. d Cost of Old Part 19-5 8-2 1:0-5. 2-8-0 Cost of New Part 2-3-0 Bought Out 2-3-0 Nett Saving £-5-0 Total Difference 2/8 Increase. | ||