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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]
  
  


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