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 report for Dunlop Artillery Steel Wheels as an alternative to wire wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\3\ Scan154 | |
| Date | 22th June 1923 | |
| R.R. 744 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 19-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. COMPLETED 2.1.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. DUNLOP ARTILLERY STEEL WHEELS. Origin. As an alternative to the wire wheels. Experimental Test Report. The wheels have the same hubs to the standard wire wheels. The track of the front wheels is increased 1". Road Test Report. Run 9200 miles on 7-G-11 given no trouble. We could not appreciate any difference in the steering with the off-set on the pivots. The appearance of these wheels is not good. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. 38 lbs. 6 ozs. Weight of New Part. 49 lbs. Difference per Car. 53 lbs. increase. Cost of Old Part. £ 29/0/0 Set. Cost of New Part. £ 38/11/10 Set If bought in batches of 25 Sets. Difference per Car. £ 9/11/10 Increase Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. HdeL 26/6/23 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON (Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Johnson.) | 28.12.23 | Agreed. CJ. Mr. ROYCE | 23.12.23 | Agreed. BJ. Mr. WORMALD | 24.6.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 26.6.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 25.6.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 23.6.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 25.6.23 | No, not recommended - sheet hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LG22.6.23 is covered by BJ2/H22.6.23. Sales Dept should certainly be informed extra weight. Mr. NORTHEY | 25.6.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} RIGHT PANEL: 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: No Scrap Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature [STAMPS] NO. H.P. CHASSIS EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||