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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 a stiffener for the rear spring buffer to prevent bending of the chassis frame.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img031
Date  29th May 1926
  
RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225
ORIGINAL COMPLETED 14.6.26
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 29.5.26
X No. 8380
Drawing No. F.72895
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.

Description of Parts: STIFFENER FOR REAR SPRING BUFFER.
Origin: To prevent bending of rear chassis frame due to continual hitting of buffers.
Experimental Test Report.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 8-EX, 7-EX and 10-EX.
Run 10,000 miles in France.
Quite satisfactory - frame in good condition at end of test.

Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part: Nil.
Weight of New Part: Two 9 ozs.
Cost of New Part: £ 1. 2d.
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car: £ 1. 2d. increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Mv/Rb.{R. Bowen} 3.6.26.

Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series ........ £........
Series ........ £........
Series ........ £........

SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON C.W.B. | 4.6.26 | Agreed. CWB.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 14.6.26 | Agreed. B.Johnson.
MR. ROYCE | 8/6/26 | IHR agreed
MR. WORMALD | 1.6.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 9.6.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 3.6.26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 2.6.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD | 31.5.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT | 2/6/26 | Agreed CE
MR. NORTHEY | 8.6.26 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES | 31.5.26 | Agreed. E.Hives.

[Stamped across document: PHANTOM]
  
  


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