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 proposal for a bracket fixed to the frame to carry a luggage grid.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img188 | |
| Date | 5th September 1923 | |
| COMPLETED 14.9.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.9.23. X No.3507 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. BRACKET FIXED TO FRAME TO CARRY LUGGAGE GRID. Origin: To avoid Coachbuilders drilling frame. Experimental Test Report. There is considerable difficulty in obtaining the necessary clearances for shock absorbers when Coachbuilders are left to fix bracket for luggage grids. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6.EX - run 8000 miles. Fitted to 4-EX - run 16,000 miles. No troubles. 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Nil. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £2. 2. 3 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £2. 2. 3 increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series......... £.Nil Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Mv/JW 7.9.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 13.9.23 Agreed. C.J. MR. B. JOHNSON 13.9.23 Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE 10.9.23 Agreed F.H.R. see Mr Carte MR. WORMALD 10.9.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 6.9.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 6.9.23 Agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 7.9.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 6.9.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 10-9-23 Agreed AE With extra area to form complete base for piston damper attachment. MR. NORTHEY 6.9.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 12.9.23 Agreed. E.Hives. | ||