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 move pedals nearer the dash.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img088 | |
| Date | 18th May 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS COMPLETED 15.6.26 Date 18.5.26. X No. 5470 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: PEDALS NEARER THE DASH+ Origin: To improve body space. Experimental Test Report: The pedals on the raked steering are 2" nearer the dash - the steering column is shorted to suit. This gives more body space without increase in weight. Road Test Report: Run 10,000 miles on 10-G-111. No trouble. It is a desirable alteration. It will mean alterations to coachbuilders instructions. [ ] 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. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ Negligible. 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}/Rb.{R. Bowen} 9.6.26 [Green Stamp: 20. H.P CHASSIS] SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS --- | --- | --- C. W. B. | 19.5.26 | Agreed. CWB. MR. B. JOHNSON | 15.6.26 | Agreed. B.Johnson. MR. ROYCE | May 21/26 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 18.5.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 18.5.26 | Agreed. Re. MR. DAY | 20.5.26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 19.5.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 19.5.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Should like to handle this car when available. MR. ELLIOTT | 21/5/26 | Agreed OE MR. NORTHEY | 20.5.26 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 18.5.26 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||