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 by moving the pedals nearer the dashboard to improve body space.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\4\ scan0250 | |
| Date | 18th May 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 K5470 COMPLETED 15.6.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.5.26. Description of Parts PEDALS NEARER THE DASH. 15 Origin. To improve body space. Experimental Test Report. The pedals on the raked steering are 2" nearer the dash - the steering column is shortened to suit. This gives more body space without increase in weight. Road Test Report. Run 10,000 miles on 10-G-111. No trouble. It is desirable that this alteration should be made. It will mean alterations to coachbuilders instructions. [STAMP: "20 H.P." CHASSIS] [STAMP: Received JUN 5 1926] Weight of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. £ Difference per Car. £ Cost of Old Part. £ Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Negligible. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 9.6.26. X No. 5470 Drawing No. Part List 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series........£........ Series........£........ Series........£........ SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS [REDACTED] | 19.5.26 | Agreed; CWB. MR. B. JOHNSON | 15.6.26 | agreed MR. ROYCE | 21.5.26 | Agreed. | FHR. MR. WORWALD | 19.5.26 | Agreed. | Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 18.5.26 | Agreed. | Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 20.5.26 | Agreed. | Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 19.5.26 | Agreed. | BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 19.5.26 | Agreed. | EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Should like to handle this car when available. MR. ELLIOTT | 21.5.26 | Agreed. | E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 20.5.26 | Agreed. | PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 18.5.26 | Agreed. | E.Hives. | ||