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).
Production schedule for the 40/50 HP. Chassis U2 Series, detailing quantities, key dates, and material requirements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0321 | |
| Date | 4th December 1934 | |
| NOY2/MG.4.12.34 40/50 HP. CHASSIS - U2 SERIES 7139 - 7163 Number of Chassis in Series ............. 25 Proposed Output ..................... 4 per week Authority to proceed given ............. (26th November 1934 (Ref: Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}5/M First Chassis to be sent to test week commencing ............. April 1st.1935 Last Chassis to be sent to test ......... Drawing Office to complete issue of instructions week ending ..... As soon as possible ORDER OFFICE TO COMPLETE ISSUE OF ORDERS:- Classes C & D, and any materials required from overseas ............. As soon as possible Class B ........................... " " " Class A ........................... " " " Instruments ....................... " " " Material to be in Stores:- Class D, Forging Bars and Billets .... January 3rd.1935 Classes C & D ..................... January 19th. " Class B ........................... February 2nd. " Class A ........................... February 16th. " Instruments ....................... February 16th. " Material to be issued to Works, together with instructions and production cards:- Castings made in our Foundry and Forgings produced in our Drop Forge Classes C & D ..................... January 5th.1935 Class B ........................... January 26th. " Class A ........................... February 9th. " Instruments ....................... February 23rd. " | ||