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).
Steering on the GOK-27 demonstration car and fitting a new friction device.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\5\ Scan053 | |
| Date | 22th May 1926 | |
| X4118 For. c. J.L.E. c. C.W.B. c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. N. EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 6/H22.5.26. re. GOK-27. Edwards, Bournemouth, Demonstration Car. With reference to CWB's memo CW B1/GM21.5.26. this chassis was passed by CWB. prior to leaving the Works. The only comment raised at the time was the steering, but it was agreed by him that it was up to the usual Standard of 20-HP. Steering. If it is agreed that the latest friction device should be fitted, we recommend that the Experimental Dept. should send a man to carry out this alteration. In regard to these parts, please refer to our memo EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 6/H1.4.26. to EY, Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and EWT. pointing out that CJ. had given his approval for 12 sets of this new friction device to be prepared for dealing with cases of complaint, and asking for these parts to be put in hand. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MADOEX OFFICE RECEIVED 28 MAY 1926 H.S. | ||