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 concerning the fixing for the radiator.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img004 | |
| Date | 29th December 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 18.1.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 29.12.25. X No. 8250 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: Fixing for Radiator. Origin: To reduce wear. Experimental Test Report. On the previous 10,000 mile test on the Phantom the radiator supporting spheres and bracket were badly worn. On 8-EX the spheres and bracket were case-hardened. After 10,000 miles there was no appreciable wear. Road Test Report. Run 10,000 miles on 8-EX. No appreciable wear at the finish of the test. Fitted to 11-EX. [Green Stamp: ACTIONED] Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. 7. 0d. Cost of New Part. 8. 0d. Difference per Car. 1. 0d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rns. 11.1.26. 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 rest. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Series.........£......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 18.1.26 | Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 18.1.26 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 12/1/26 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 30.12.25 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 30.12.25 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 31.12.25 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 30.12.25 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 30.12.25 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 31/12/25 | Agreed C.Elliott MR. NORTHEY | 30.12.25 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 30.12.25 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||