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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 for a higher radiator, bonnet, and dash to improve appearance.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img151
Date  13th July 1928
  
RR 785 REVISED (10H) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) M' C.L.
COMPLETED 25.9.28
ORIGINAL
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 13.7.28
Description of Parts. HIGHER RADIATOR, BONNET & DASH.
X No. 7250 / 7280
Drawing No.
Part List
Origin. To improve appearance.
Experimental Test Report.
The radiator is raised 1" - the dashboard .400". The alteration is made only to improve the appearance.
Road Test Report.
The only car fitted with this has been despatched to Sales - they have approved.
DRAFT
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. £ 27. 2. 1d. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 28. 6. 9d.
Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 1. 4. 8d. increase.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :-
Series......£......
Series......£......
Series......£......
Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. G/Rb.{R. Bowen} 18.9.28.
INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS
B.J. | 25.9.28 | Agreed. B.J.
R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 14/9/28 | Agreed BHR
WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 17.7.28 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 16.7.28 | Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge}
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 18.7.28 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 16.7.28 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 13.7.28 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 14/7/28 | Agreed CE
PN.{Mr Northey} | 25.7.28 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
CWB. | 17.7.28 | Agreed. CWB. It is understood that dash is raised .4" at crown and 1" at sides and is 1.5" wider.
HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 13.7.28 | Agreed. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Final curve between corners and crown remains to be settled.
  
  


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