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 headlamps for the 20 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\2\ img015 | |
| Date | 30th August 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 24.9.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.8.23. Description of Parts. HEAD LAMPS FOR 20 HP. X No. 4090 Origin: To improve appearance. Drawing No. Part List Experimental Test Report. The proposed lamps are Lucas RB{R. Bowen}-65. They are larger and have a better appearance than the present lamps. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6-G-11. Run 850 miles. 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. £ 17/1d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 16/6d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £Saving of 7d. per chassis. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 5.9.23. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:— Forthwith XSeries ........ £ 131 0. 0 Series ........ £ Series ........ £ SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 22.9.23 | Agreed. C.J. MR. B. JOHNSON | 20.9.23 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 4/9/23 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 31.8.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 5.9.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 3/9/23 | agreed RA MR. BAILEY | 31.8.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 3.9.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 1/9/23 | Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY | 31.8.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 6.9.23 | Agreed. E.Hives. [Faint watermark: HP CHASSIS] | ||