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Standardisation report for Jeavons Gaiters for Springs as an alternative to the 'Wefco' part.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img177
Date  5th June 1923
  
R.R. 749 (5 H) (S.J. 191) 12-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 30.6.23
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 5.6.23
X No. 3745
Description of Parts.
JEAVONS GAITERS FOR SPRINGS.
20 HP. CHASSIS.
40/50 HP. CHASSIS.
Origin.
As an alternative to the "Wefco".
Experimental Test Report.
The design of the Gaiter and the lacing is similar to the 'Wefco'.
Road Test Report.
Ran 8500 miles on 6-Coshawdell car.
The appearance of the Gaiters is equal to the 'Wefco'.
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 :-
NONE
Series........£........
Series........£........
Series........£........
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. 40/50 HP. or 20 HP.
£1. 12. 6
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part.
£1. 18. 6 40/50 HP.
£1. 15. 0 20 HP.
Difference per Car.
£0. 6. 0 increase for 40/50
£0. 2. 6 " " 20 HP
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct.
SIGNATURES
DATE
REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON
29.6.23
Agreed. CJ.
28.6.23
Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE
19/6/23
Agreed FHR
Mr. WORMALD
5.6.23
Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE
8.6.23
Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY
6/6/23
agreed Dr
Mr. BAILEY
5.6.23
Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD
5.6.23
Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Do not depart from Wefco at present.
Mr. NORTHEY
7.6.23
Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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