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).
Cost reduction proposal for the 20/25 HP chassis by removing frame tie rods.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\3\ scan0177 | |
| Date | 19th December 1935 | |
| PRIVATE Er Ey. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sft{Mr Swift}/ Les Comments please Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sft{Mr Swift}/WNW.5/EJ.19.12.35 20/25 HP. COST (REDUCTIONS) Frame Ties. Sec - 7010 We are again suggesting that the Tie Rods be deleted from 20/25 HP. Chassis. We understand this was considered and approved for adoption when cold pressed side members were obtained. As this type of side member has been in use since April 1933 we are wondering if any other technical difficulty would prevent the removal of these Tie Rods. The saving would be: Labour Cost Material Cost (Less charges) £. s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} £. s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 16. 1 1 8 - TOTAL SAVING PER CHASSIS £2. 4. 1. (Less charges) Sft.{Mr Swift} [Signature] | ||