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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 regarding the Radiator and Bonnet being raised one inch higher than standard.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img028
Date  18th March 1920
  
R R 755 (S H) (S F.{Mr Friese} 621. 2-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2561.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 23.3.20
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 18.3.20
X 3726.
Drawing No. N.255/8
Part List.
Description of Parts.
Radiator and Bonnet raised one inch higher than standard.
Origin.
This scheme was got out to comply with a request from Sales Dept. in order to improve the apperance of the finished car.
Experimental Test Report.
See Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG1/320 attached.
Road Test Report.
None yet available.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} HiveS.
Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car. Approx. 1 lb increase. Difference per Car. £
Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series...................£................
Series...................£................
Series...................£................
Storekeeper advised re above.
Storekeeper's Signature.
Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct.
SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON. 22.3 C Johnson Agreed
Mr. ROYCE. 22.3.20. Agreed. F.H.R.
Mr. WORMALD. 19.3.20. Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. NADIN.
Mr. PLATFORD. 19.3.20. Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY. 8.4.20. Agreed. P.N.
Mr. BAILEY. 19.3.20. Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. BARRINGTON. 19.3.20 Agree to ordering material Brn
Mr. DAY. 19.3.20. Agreed. Day.
  
  


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