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 to raise the radiator and bonnet by one inch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0031 | |
| Date | 18th March 1920 | |
| RR 755 (5 H) (S F.{Mr Friese} 621, 2-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2361. +3726 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Radiator and Bonnet raised one inch higher than standard. Origin. This scheme was got out to comply with a request from Sales Dept. in order to improve the appearance of the finished car. Experimental Test Report. See Hsl/LG17320 attached. Road Test Report. None yet available. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. £ Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Approx. 1 lb. increase Difference per Car. £ Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series....................£.............. Series....................£.............. Series....................£.............. Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON., 22.3.20., Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE., 22/3/20, Agreed. FHR Mr. WORMALD., 19-3-20, Agreed WW Mr. NADIN. Mr. PLATFORD., 19.3.20., Agreed. E.P. Mr. NORTHEY., 8.4.20., Agreed. P.N. Mr. BAILEY., 19.3.20., Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. BARRINGTON., 19.3.20., Agreed to ordering material. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY., 19.3.20., Agree. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||