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 a chassis part, moving the frame joggle 1 inch further back to improve coachwork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\3\ scan0023 | |
| Date | 18th March 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 X.5380 COMPLETED 22.4.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.3.26 Description of Parts: FRAME WITH JOGGLE 1" FURTHER BACK. Origin: To improve coachwork. Experimental Test Report: The alteration will enable a better job to be made of rear floorboards and heel board. Road Test Report: Run 10,000 miles on 9-G-III. Fitted to 10-G-III and 11-G-III. X No. 5380 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 7. 0. 0 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 7. 5. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 5. 0d. increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series ...... £ ...... Series ...... £ ...... Series ...... £ ...... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rns. 19.3.26. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON 22.4.26 agreed MR. ROYCE 30.3.26 Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD 8.4.26 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 7.4.26 Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 20.3.26 Agreed. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 18.3.26 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 18.3.26 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 19.3.26 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 17.4.26 Agreed S.N. MR. HIVES 12.4.26 Agreed. E.Hives. | ||