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 document for chassis parts for the 'L' series, detailing the test date, cost of tools, and nil cost for scrapped material.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\2\ Scan154 | |
Date | 8th October 1927 | |
STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS Description of Parts Origin Experiment X No. (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 'L' series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 8.10.27. (3) Cost of scrapped material, if any. Nil. (4) Cost of jigs and tools. £50. 0. 0. C Same part exists but no stock on hand, all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock on all current Alterations on future Chassis! Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if not commenced on: Series...........3 Series...........3 Series...........3 Weight Of Old Part. Weight Of New Part. Difference per Car. Signature of Dept. that the above is correct. INITIAL DATE REMARKS LB 25.8.27 Agreed R 21.4.27 Agreed ROW 2.4.27 Agreed DR 12.4.27 Agreed AD 8.4.27 Agreed YB 8.4.27 Agreed EB 7.4.27 Agreed E 12.4.27 Agreed CH Agreed CWD 8.8.27 Agreed SH 8.8.27 Agreed | ||