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 document for fitting handles to bonnets for convenient lifting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 19th September 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 12-10-21) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. COMPLETED 16.11.22. X3421 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.9.22 X No.3421 Description of Parts. Handles to Bonnets. Origin. To enable bonnet to be lifted conveniently. Experimental Test Report. These handles are the same as fitted to Goshawk-ll except that two are fixed on each side on Bonnet. Road Test Report. Fitted to 49-GB Car. " " 6-EX Car. These handles are a definite advantage. Springfield cars have had handles fitted to Bonnets for some time. 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......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hayes Weight of Old Part. | Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. | Cost of New Part. £0. 2. 3 Difference per Car. | Difference per Car. £0. 2. 3 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 29 9 22 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON B. Johnson | 30 X | agreed (Glaisd) Mr. ROYCE | 14.11.22 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 29.9.22 | Agreed. Wo. Mr. ROWLEDGE | 29.9.22 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 21.9.22 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 19.9.22 | Agreed (very desirable) BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 20.9.22 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY EWT. for R.R. Inc. | | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||