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, specifically the bracket for the rear silencer.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img005 | |
| Date | 4th January 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 25.1.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.1.26. Description of Parts: BRACKET FOR REAR SILENCER. Origin: To reduce weight and cost. Experimental Test Report: The bracket for rear silencer is made in sheet metal in place of a forging. This type of bracket is essential for the new cutout operation on a short chassis. Road Test Report: Run 12,600 miles on 98-NK car. Run 10,000 miles in France. Right-hand Side Box: X No. 8230 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 .......£.......... Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 17. 0d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 6. 9d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 10. 3d. saving. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. W/RHS. 12.1.26. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 25.1.26 | Agreed. C.Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 25.1.26 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 15/1/26 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 4.1.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 11.1.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 7.1.26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 5.1.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 4.1.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 9.1.26 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 11.1.26 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 21.1.26 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||