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 sheathing for Glovers cables to improve appearance and provide protection.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img028 | |
Date | 17th August 1920 | |
R.R. 755 (15 M) (S.F. 621. 5-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2381. 1001 COMPLETED. 8.9.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.8.20. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. X 3737 Sheathing for Glovers cables. Drawing No. N.2437 Part List. N.2437. Origin. Elimination of the undesirable appearance of the bare cable on the front of the dash and provision of additional protection. Experimental Test Report. Road Test Report. This is fitted to 4 EX and has run 4,000 miles. It has been seen and approved by Mr. Royce. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Sgd. E.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 £ Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON. 2.9.20 Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE. 3/9/20 F H RoyceSir Henry Royce agreed Mr. WORMALD. 19-8-20 Agreed Uor Mr. NADIN. (Absent in U.S.A.) Mr. PLATFORD. 21.8.20. Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY. 30.8.20. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Mr. BAILEY. 31.8.20. Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. BARRINGTON. 24.8.20. Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY. 23.8.20. Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||