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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 chassis parts, specifically for modified louvres on the bonnet to improve appearance.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img012
Date  4th February 1926
  
RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301228
ORIGINAL COMPLETED 22. 2. 26.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts: MODIFIED LOUVRES TO BONNET.
Origin: To improve appearance.
Experimental Test Report: This modification has been made to the louvres to improve the appearance.
Road Test Report: Tests show that the efficiency of the modified louvres is the same as those at present used. Endurance road test considered not essential but a bonnet of this type will be fitted to the next car to run 10,000 miles.
[Stamped in green ink across the centre: SANCTION]
X No. 8260
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 Old Part. £5. 16. 6d.
Cost of New Part. £9. 10. 0
Difference per Car. £3. 13. 6d. increase.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/ms. 11.2.26.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON | 22. 2. 26 | Agreed. C.Johnson.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 22. 2. 26 | Agreed. B.J. If O.K. for tropical rain and wet roads.
MR. ROYCE | 7/2/26 | Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD | 5. 2. 26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE | 10. 2. 26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 10. 2. 26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 15. 2. 26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD | 6. 2. 26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT | 17. 2. 26 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
MR. NORTHEY | 5. 2. 26 | Agreed. FN.
MR. HIVES | 19. 2. 26 | Agreed. E.Hives.
  
  


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