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, specifically rear axle gears (14 x 52) for cars with heavy bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan014 | |
| Date | 7th July 1921 | |
| R R. {Sir Henry Royce} 755 (5 H) (S F. {Mr Friese} 621. 3-5-19) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2361. COMPLETED 31.8.21. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. REAR AXLE GEARS 14 X 52. Drawing No. X 3457 4299. Part List. Date 7.7.21 Origin. To improve the performance of cars which are fitted with heavy bodies. Experimental Test Report. This is no alteration in design except the gears themselves. This axle is intended for cars over 50 cwts. Road Test Report. Run 2500 miles on 1.EX. Run 1500 miles on 2.EX Run 100 miles on Drivers' Demonstration Car. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ None. Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series... £ Series... £ Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /rd. 8.7.21. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON. | 25.8.21 | Agreed. | C.Johnson. Mr. B.Johnson. | 25.8.21 | Agreed. | B.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE. | 30.8.21 | Agreed. | FHR. Mr. WORMALD. | 12.7.21 | Agreed. | Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE. | 13.7.21 | Agreed. | Rg. {Mr Rowledge} Mr. PLATFORD. | 9.7.21 | On behalf of EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} away in U.S.A. J.A.Maddocks. Mr. NORTHEY. | | Awaiting PN {Mr Northey} 's sheet. Mr. BAILEY. | 8.7.21 | Agreed. | BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EWT for R.R.Inc. Mr. DAY. | 12.7.21 | Agreed. | Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||