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, detailing an improvement in the design of the luggage grid.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\4\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 11th June 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 8.7.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 11.6.24. Description of Parts. LUGGAGE GRID. Origin. IMPROVEMENT IN DESIGN. X No. 3524 Drawing No. Part List Experimental Test Report. The luggage grid has been modified to overcome criticisms of present one. A wing nut and fitting has been added so that luggage grid can-not lift up when open - the back rail has been raised to protect the body better. Road Test Report. Fitted to 5-G-11 car (Mr. Royce's all-weather) run - 3500 miles approx. no trouble. Definite improvement over present one. 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. £ 2. 13. 6 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 2. 17. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ . 3. 6 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 24.6.24 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 7/7/24 | agreed Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 7.7.24 | agreed MR. ROYCE | 3.7.24 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 12.6.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 12.6.24 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 17.6.24 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 13.6.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 12.6.24 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 3.7.24 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 13.6.24 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 7.7.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||