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 Frame Tie Rods.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0384 | |
| Date | 26th June 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 Handwritten top left: V/9260 Handwritten top right: Completed 7/7/24 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.6.24. Description of Parts. FRAME TIE RODS‡ Origin. To increase stiffness of Frame. [Right box] X No. 4260 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 [Main Section] Experimental Test Report. The frame ties are similar to those fitted to the 40/50 HP. They reduce wear and tear and rattles on the coach-work. Road Test Report. Fitted to 5-G-11 - run 5000 miles approx. Fitted to 68-GF. No troubles. [Blue stamp over test reports: CHASSIS] [Bottom Section] Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 5. 12. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 5. 12. 0 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. 27.6.24. [Signatures Table] SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 7 July 24 | agreed b johnson MR. B. JOHNSON | 7.7.24 | agreed BJ MR. ROYCE | 2.7.24 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 26.6.24 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 26.6.24 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 28.6.24 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 26.6.24 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 26.6.24 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 2.7.24 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 27.6.24 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 4.7.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. | ||