Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Squeaking springs on Chassis GVO-20 due to improper assembly and lubrication discovered during a customer trial run. | ||
| View original record | Sèvres P/W "EP" Ps2/RJ.3/12/29. Re: Chassis GVO-20 I gave a trial run on this car on Saturday, and the potential customers were very pleased with the performance of the engine, the steering and the… | ||
| scan0002 | Questioning the proposal to fit a low-inertia slipper-drive device to a smaller chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. H. x7960. PN.1/WT26.1.30. Dictated 24.1.30. x5770. x7960. 25 H.P. Chassis. Is it proposed to fit the low-inertia type of slipper-drive device to the smaller chassis… | ||
| scan0003 | Modifications to a car and the future use of its chassis and body for experimental or demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7960 Cx14/KW.23.5.30. X.5840. X.7960. W/S. Hn. Re. 14-G4. Would you kindly let me know what you require to do with this car to make it of the latest standard with latest modifications. Sg.… | ||
| scan0004 | Fitting new modified wing and headlamp brackets to a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To Cx From Hs/ c. to Hn. Y7960 Hs.1/MJ.30.5.30. Y5840 Y7960 14-G4 CAR. Ref: to Cx14/KW23.5.30. We wrote you the other day that we were sending this car over to the Repair shop for sale. Since writing… | ||
| scan0005 | Inquiring about the schedule for sending a car with modified parts to London for Sales inspection. | ||
| View original record | Typed Text: Cx12/KW11.6.30. S/W. Hs. Re- 14-G-4. Ref. Hsl/MJ30530. Will you please let me know when it is proposed to send this car to London with modified wing and lamp brackets for Sales to see ?… | ||
| scan0006 | 20/25 HP chassis fitted with Phantom II type head-lamp brackets sent for approval. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. From Hs/AJL. 87960. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.23.6.30. x7960 x5840 x5390 14-G4. We are sending this chassis for your approval of the appearance of the Phantom ll type of head-lamp bracket on the 20/25 HP.… | ||
| scan0007 | List of required modifications and fault rectifications for vehicle GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Top Center] V7 960 [Typed Top Right] Private. [Typed Left] Hs. [Main Body - Typed] Will you please accept the following as a rough guide in regard to what a mere mortal thinks will bring… | ||
| scan0008 | Request to use a 20 HP car to road test a spare engine fitted with a Nitralloy crankshaft and special alloy bearings. | ||
| View original record | C. From Hs. c. to Lp. c. to Wor. x7960 Hs.2/MJ. 23.6.30. x5770 x5960 20 HP. CAR. We wish to make use of the 20 HP. car which is run by Lp. to gain road experience of certain features. At the present… | ||
| scan0009 | Arranging for an Aviation Car to be sent for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x7960. C13/H.24.6.30. x5770 x7960 Re: 20-HP. Car. Hs.2/MJ.23.6.30. We have arranged to send the Aviation Car to you for the experimental bits to be put in and in the meantime for you to leave… | ||
| scan0010 | The examination of a car, noting issues with the headlamp brackets and wing stays on a 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7960. S/W.Hs. C24/H.24.6.30. 14-G4. X.5840. X.7960. X.5800. This car was examined yesterday by the following :- C., Cx., PN., Whr., Ev., Hn., H. We thought that the headlamp brackets and wing… | ||
| scan0011 | Enquiring if experimental chassis 14-G-4 can be released to the Repair Department after inspection. | ||
| View original record | Cx21/KW25.6.30. S/W. Hs. Chassis No. 14-G-4. Reference Hs5/MJ15530 and your subsequent Hs1/MJ30530, can you yet please state whether you still wish to keep this car for experimental work or whether we… | ||
| scan0012 | Private memo about the readiness of a demonstration car with an improved chassis and the secrecy required. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE V7960. S/W Rb. C11/C26.6.30. With reference to our conversation on the telephone as to when we shall have a Demonstration car ready with the increased pressure and long chassis frame, this… | ||
| scan0013 | Second set of modified silent tread tyres sent for an opinion, and new moulds being made by Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | PN. From Hs/Rn. c. to C. COPY. X7960 Hs/Rn.4/MJ.26.6.30. X.4050. X.7820. X.7960. We have sent you the second set of modified Silent tread tyres by car 14-G4. We should like your opinion on these tyres… | ||
| scan0014 | Sales strategy for a potential customer involving a new 'China' chassis and a part-exchanged vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs/Rm. HS/Rm.3/MJ.27.6.30. Thank you for Cll/C26.6.30. As my friend is being subjected to considerable pressure from various agents to buy other makes of cars, I think the best thing is to… | ||
| scan0015 | Trials car GXO-15, its 20/25 HP modifications, and a complaint about a non-standard steering wheel. | ||
| View original record | S/W. for....from PN. Copy to Mx. Hs. Cst. X7960 PN.3/WT2.7.30. RECEIVED GXO-15. You will remember this trials car was recently converted to the latest modifications in respect of 20/25 H.P.… | ||
| scan0016 | Internal correspondence regarding a customer test drive and the availability of older versus newer chassis types. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W Hs/Rm C2/C2.7.30. Hs/Rm3/MJ27.6.30 Yes, I think it would be quite all right to give your friend a run on 18-G4 so long as you are careful not to let him think there is anything new about… | ||
| scan0017 | The performance of chassis GGP-53 in South Africa, including feedback on suspension and fuel economy. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x7960 B/W. (Wher.) e. to DY. c. to Hs. Whr19/D4.7.30. Re: Chassis GGP-53. The above car was sent out for exhibition at the Johannesburg and Pretoria Shows this year. Not being sold at the Show it… | ||
| scan0018 | The standardization and fitting of modified headlamp brackets to chassis 14-G4. | ||
| View original record | W/s. Cx. From Hs. Y7960. Hs.2/MJ. 8.7.30. x7960 x5840 x5800 Chassis 14-G4. Replying to Cx21/KW25.6.30. When the headlamp brackets were inspected in London it was decided to reduce the diameter of the… | ||
| scan0019 | Removal of experimental parts from chassis GLN-60 before its sale. | ||
| View original record | x7960, Cx12/KW15.7.30. S/W. Hs. Re- GLN-60. I am informed that this chassis has had several non-standard parts fitted to it by the Experimental Department. We are proposing to offer this car for sale… | ||
| scan0020 | Requesting the release of chassis 14-G4 from the Experimental Department for sales purposes. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx10/KW18.7.30. S/W. Hs. x5840 x7960 Re- chassis 14-G4. As the sale of this car is now becoming an urgent matter in the sense that we want to sell all we can while the good selling season… | ||
| scan0021 | Brief typed memo concerning the urgent sale of car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | X7960. Cx8/KW18.7.30. S/W. Hs. Re- GLN-60. As the question of the sale of this car is urgent, I should be glad to have your early reply to my Cxl2/KW15730. Cx. | ||
| scan0022 | Modifications made to car GLN-60 for experimental parts testing and arguing against its sale. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. From Hs. 87960. Hs.2/MJ.18.7.30. Re. GLN-60. Replying to Cxl2/KW15.7.30. We have just spent a lot of time to make GLN-60 into a useful car for running several experimental 20 Hp. parts which… | ||
| scan0023 | Typed letter concerning an attempt to borrow a Packard and a Chrysler for two days. | ||
| View original record | X7960. 7960 3531 Lp. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.5/MJ.19.7.30. I have tried to borrow two cars for Wednesday and Thursday of next week - a 'Packard' from Capt. Bowman of Car Mart, and a 'Chrysler' from Mr.… | ||
| scan0024 | Withdrawing instructions to dispose of a car due to ongoing experimental work. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx14/KW21.7.30. S/W. Hs. Re- GLN-60. Hs2/MJ18730 Personally I was not aware that you had been sent this car for the purpose of putting on some further experimental features, and naturally under… | ||
| scan0025 | Short memo arranging a car trial in London for a 20/25 GXO.15 model. | ||
| View original record | Letter from Wor. c to Rm. x7960 Wor12/T.21.7.30. Re Trials 20/25 GXO.15. Sg10/D1S.7.30. We have arranged for Mx. to come up to London on Thursday next the 24th inst. to try this car. As Rm. will be in… | ||
| scan0026 | Performance comparison report of a modified 20/25 HP trials touring car against an older model, noting improvements and outstanding faults. | ||
| View original record | Er...from PN. Copy to Wor. Hs. Wr. x7960 FN.1/WT22.7.30. GXO-15. This is the open 20/25 H.P. trials touring car which recently we had converted to the latest modifications, higher compression etc.… | ||
| scan0027 | Exhaust noise, fuel consumption, and testing on a 20/25 HP coupe. | ||
| View original record | gathered from Mx. last week, when discussing this matter, that he was not finding any more noise of this nature from the new exhaust systems. I found that the consumption of this car when making these… | ||
| scan0028 | Modified lamp brackets for car 14-G4 and its subsequent handover to the Repair Department. | ||
| View original record | Cx. From Hs. 87960 Hs.5/MJ.22.7.30. x5840. 14-G4. We shall have the modified lamp brackets which we wish to fit on to 14-G4 ready by the end of this week. We will definitely arrange that this car is… | ||
| scan0029 | Inquiry about engine work on a car and its effect on horsepower rating for duty purposes. | ||
| View original record | W (Hs). Copy to D/L. RECEIVED SEP 2 1930 #7960. Cx/Hn5/MJV.1.9.30. Aero Department car No. GLN-60. Registration No. UL-7712 HS We understand you have carried out some work on the engine of this car… | ||
| scan0030 | Confirming the dimensions of the Aero Department car GLN-60 match the Standard 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W.Cx/Hn. From Hs. c. to D/L. Hs.1/MJ.2.9.30. Aero Department car No. GLN-60. Replying to Cx/Hn5/MJV.1.9.30. This car is now the same dimensions as the Standard 20/25 HP. Hs. | ||
| scan0031 | Letter discussing sample 'cheap bodied' 20/25-HP Enclosed Limousines from various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W - RM Hn3/T.17.10.30 You will remember that when you were in London a few weeks back, you mentioned you had a friend who might want to buy a 20/25-HP Enclosed Limousine, but who would not… | ||
| scan0032 | Merits of Maythorne coachbuilders for a prospective customer. | ||
| View original record | Hn. From Hs/Rn. 87960 Hs/Rn.1/MJ.20.10.30. Many thanks for your Hn3/T17.10.30. The Maythorne certainly sounds attractive at the price, and the two experimental touring cars they built for us some… | ||
| scan0033 | The movement of a car from Cricklewood to Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. From Hs/Rm. x7960 Hs/Rm.2/MJ.11.11.30. GSR-11. -------- With reference to this car. I suggest that Hancock, who is at Cricklewood, should bring the car up to Derby when he comes at the end of… | ||
| scan0034 | Arrangements for a 20 HP Trials Car for customer demonstrations. | ||
| View original record | G.W.Hancock (At Cricklewood). From Hs/Rm. 87960 Hs/Rm.3/MJ.11.11.30. Sales are lending us their 20 HP. Trials Car GSR-11 to shew to various customers next week end. We suggest that they leave it at… | ||
| scan0035 | Instructions for a car to be left at Maythorns in Biggleswade for modifications to the instrument board and horn bulb. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. Copy to Cx. x7960. Cx/Hn13/EDI/14-11-30. GSR-11. Instead of your man bringing this car all the way back to London on Monday next, will you please have him leave it at Maythorns at… | ||
| scan0036 | Customer changing a car order and providing feedback on the appearance of the GSR-11 model. | ||
| View original record | K7960. To Hn. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/MJ.18.11.30. GSR-11. We sent this car to the coachbuilders on Monday as arranged. We have not yet got the order because the prospective customer has changed his mind… | ||
| scan0037 | Inquiry regarding the presence of experimental parts on car GLN-60 prior to its potential sale. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Rm) 87960. Cx/Hn6/EDI/21-11-30. AERO DEPT. CAR GLN-60. There is a possibility that we shall sell this car. Can you tell us please whether it has any experimental parts and, if so, what they are?… | ||
| scan0038 | Experimental engine components of car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn. From Hs/Rm. 87960. Hs/Rn.2/MJ.22.11.30. AERO DEPT. CAR GLN-60. Replying to Cx/Hn6/ED.21.11.30. The whole of the engine of this car is more or less experimental, the main portions being the… | ||
| scan0039 | Query regarding experimental parts in car GLN-60's engine and the original engine's whereabouts. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 26 NOV 1930 S.A.W. HS/Rm. RECEIVED 27 NOV 1930 R.H.C. x7960 Handwritten note: Have we the pistons crank, slipper camshaft out of this engine? Rm Cx2/KW26.11.30.9 Re- Aero Department Car… | ||
| scan0040 | Chasing a reply regarding Aero Department car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | [Stamp] RECEIVED DEC 1930 [Handwritten] R.H.P. [Handwritten] x7960. [Typed] Cx2/KW3.12.30. [Typed] Dictated 2.12.30. [Handwritten] Can you give me the information previously asked for? Rm. [Typed]… | ||
| scan0041 | The experimental parts fitted to an engine for a GLN-60 chassis. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx. from Hs/Rm. HS/Rn3/AD5.12.30+ Referring to your Cx2/KW26.11.30. We have the original engine out of GLN-60 chassis. The parts in question in the engine fitted to the car at present are… | ||
| scan0042 | Fitting an original engine back into chassis GLN-60 for its sale, and the completion of its coachwork. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx18/KW9.12.30. S/W. Hs/Rm. Re- GLN-60. Thanks for your Hs/Rm3/AD51230. I have discussed this matter with C. and we have agreed that we would prefer that you should fit back into this chassis… | ||
| scan0043 | Sending an original unit to the Repair Dept. to replace an experimental one fitted to car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Hs/Rm. X7960 Hs/Rm4/AD12.12.30. Re : GLN-60. With reference to Cxl8/KW9.12.30. we have taken this matter up with the Repair Dept. who have dealt with the reconstruction of this car and… | ||
| scan0044 | Request from Sales to fit an original unit into GLN-60 and send it to the Repair Department. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Hd. from Hs/Rm. c. RHC. Hs/Rm5/ADL2.12.30. Herewith copy of note from Sales asking us to fit the original unit into GLN- 60. We have arranged with RHC. to send the unit over to the Repair Dept.… | ||
| scan0045 | Use of car GLN-60 to demonstrate improvements in booming and to gain mileage on experimental features. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs/Rm. c. to Py. c. to W or. X7960 Hs/Rm.2/MJ.18.12.30. GLN-60. X. 7960. X. 634. You will recollect that I spoke to you about demonstrating the improvement we have recently made in booming.… | ||
| scan0046 | 'booming' issue, giving no objection to a fitting on vehicle GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W C1/C231230 Re Booming. GLN-60 ----- With reference to your Hs/Rm2/MJ18.12.30, we see no objection to your fitting it to GLN-60 after Christmas. C. [STAMPED] RECEIVED 23 DEC 1930 SH | ||
| scan0047 | Letter discussing criticisms of the coachwork and wipers on the GLR-31 Propaganda Car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. x7960 Cx/Hn9/EDI/30-12-30. x1087. GLR-31 - PROPAGANDA CAR Attached is a copy of a letter from Springfield dated the 15th instant. We have submitted an extract to Barkers, the coachbuilders… | ||
| scan0048 | Faults on the GLR-31 Propaganda Car, including water leaks and issues with Lucas windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | To CX/Hn. From Hs. HS.6/MJ.9.1.31. X7960. GLR-31 PROPAGANDA CAR. X.7960. X.1087. Replying to Cx/Hn9/ED1/30.12.30. I went out in the above car several times at Springfield and I had to agree with them… | ||
| scan0049 | Suspension work, requesting a 25 HP Trials car to test new, lower-rating springs. | ||
| View original record | K.5410. X.7960. To C. From Hs/Rn. c. to Sg. c. to PN. c. to Wor. Hs/Rn.1/MJ.17.1.31. 25 HP. TRIALS CAR - SPRINGING. We have been doing a considerable amount of work on the suspension recently. We… | ||
| scan0050 | Requesting a change of unit for car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. c. to AJL. 67960. Hs/Rm.2/MJ.28.1.31. GLN-60. We want to change the unit of this car with that in 12-G4. This unit has previously been in this car. Will you please arrange for it… | ||
| scan0051 | Instructing the change of units between cars 12.G.IV and G.L.N.60, with details on required maintenance. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. From Hs/Rm. Handwritten: x7960. Hs/Rm.4/KT.2.2.30. Handwritten: x5770. x7960. CHANGING UNITS. 12.G.IV. & G.L.N.60. Will you please arrange to change tha units over in these two cars. The unit… | ||
| scan0052 | Car G.L.N.-60, requesting a large diameter propeller shaft be fitted. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To RHC. from Rm. -9---------- Hs/Rm.1/ME.7.2.31. ---------- G.L.N.-60. ---------- Will you please arrange to fit a large diameter propeller shaft, now standard on production, to this car.… | ||
| scan0053 | Request to line the servo of car GLN. 60 with cotton duck. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 3/KT.13.2.31. GLN. 60. We are handing you the servo of this car, will you please line it with cotton duck. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0054 | Internal order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis GLN-60 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X7960 O.O. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.3.3.31. Chassis No. GLN-60. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 5. 0d. | ||
| scan0055 | Specifications for springing, damper loads, unladen car weight, and buffer clearances. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. From Hs/Lid. X7960 Hs/Lid.2/KT.7.3.31. G.L.R.59 Springing. Front Springs. Piece No. F.57498. N.S. O.S. Loaded lbs. 680 680 Loaded camber. 1" Pos. 1" Pos. Initial camber. 5.00" 5.00" Rear… | ||
| scan0056 | 'consistently bad boomer' car from the Maythorn Trials, chassis GNS-2, being sent for urgent investigation. | ||
| View original record | x7960. PN.2/WT2.4.31 S/W. Memo...from PN. Copy to Hs. Maythorn Trials. Chassis No. GNS-2. This car is a consistently bad boomer both at low and high speeds in front and back, and as it represents a… | ||
| scan0057 | Unbearable 'boom' sound in a 25 HP car, its cause, and potential solutions involving coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Rm. C.to Sg. Wor. c. to Da. E. X7960. Hs/Rm.8/MJ.10.4.31. GNS-2. X.634. X.7960. This 25 HP. car was sent up to us to deal with booms. We consider that the body on this car is worth the… | ||
| scan0058 | Requesting a car be returned to replace its overstressed low rating springs with the correct ones. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to C. 87960. Hs/Rm.7/MJ.10.4.31. GLR-59. You will recollect that some little time ago we fitted this car with low rating springs. At the time we pointed out that the… | ||
| scan0059 | Proposing to send springs to location 'N' to reduce time and cost. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 13 APR 1931 S/W. Hs..from PN. Copy to Sg C. X7960 PN.1/WT13.4.31. GLR-59. In reply to your Hs/RM7/MJ.10.4.31 the best plan surely would be for the springs to be sent down to N. in order to… | ||
| scan0060 | Confirming the despatch of two road springs to Cricklewood for immediate fitting. | ||
| View original record | 07960. To P.N. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 2/KT.17.4.31. G.L.R.59. With reference to your note. We are despatching to Cricklewood two road springs, F.57192, poundage 1045 & 1050, for the rear of this car. We… | ||
| scan0061 | New rating for springs on four 25 HP demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | e/w. Won.. from Copy to Hs C. ex. RC. RECEIVED 29 APR 1931 x7960 PN.4/WT28.4.31. 25 H.P. Springing. On the subject of the new rating for springs, there are four 25 H.P. cars in use by officials of the… | ||
| scan0062 | Fitting of low rating springs and shock absorbers for a 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Ha/Rm. c. to PN. Wor. c. to Cx. E. c. to Da. By. Ha/Rm.1/MJ.18.5.31. LOW RATING SPRINGS 20/25 HP. x7960 x7220 x5410- With reference to Sg.5/E.15.5.31. Originally we fitted a pair of rear… | ||
| scan0063 | Specification sheet for front and rear springs, damper loads, and buffer clearances. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hs/L1d.2/KT.7.3.31. GLR-59 SPRINGING. Front Springs. Piece No. F.57498. N.S. O.S. Loaded lbs. 680. 680. Loaded Camber. 1" Pos. 1" Pos. Initial Camber. 5.00" 5.00" Rear Springs. Loaded lbs. 1030… | ||
| scan0064 | Allocation of a 20/25 car, GLR-81, with a metal panelled Weymann limousine body for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | W Hs. at W. Bag. R7960. Hnl/I/18-5-31. Sg. has instructed us to allocate to you for experimental purposes a modern 20/25 complete car, and we have selected for the purpose GLR-81 the body of which is… | ||
| scan0065 | Specification changes for tests in France, including work on car GNS-2 and a modification list for model 25-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. Wor. 6 X7960 Hs5/MJ19.5.31. TESTS IN FRANCE X7941 The specification which was agreed at Derby has now been altered so as to use the W.W. scheme of radiator and front engine… | ||
| scan0066 | Removal and return of parts from a 25 HP experimental test car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.19.5.31. 19-G. With regard to the new 25 HP. car which Sales have sent us to use as an experimental car for the 10,000 miles test in France. As agreed, we wish to remove from… | ||
| scan0067 | Request for a comparative test on the high-speed engine smoothness of a 25 HP car fitted with an experimental roller tail bearing. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. LP. 87960. Hs/Rm.3/KT. 30. 5. 31. HIGH SPEED ENGINE SMOOTHNESS. x654. W.W. are now considering giving us a tail bearing to cure the flywheel period, on the 25 HP. The Aero… | ||
| scan0068 | Recommending the elimination of transmission vibration in future production based on a high-speed test at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.4/WT4.6.31. Hs/Rm....from PN. [Struck through]Copy to Sg. Lp.[/Struck through] High Speed engine smoothness. GLN-60. In reply to your Hs/RM3/KT30.5.31, the opportunity I had when with you at… | ||
| scan0069 | Clarifying the status and use of cars GNS-5 and GNS-2 for trials and demonstration work. | ||
| View original record | 87960 RECEIVED 4 JUL 1931 HS PN.13/WT7.6.31. S/W. Hs/Rm...from PN. Regarding GNS-5 which you returned to London. When you asked for the Maythorn Trials 25 H.P. on the 27th June, with a view to the… | ||
| scan0070 | Modification for the front shock absorbers on 20/25 HP models following feedback. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to By. 87960. Hs/Rm.6/KT.11.6.31. LOW RATING SPRINGS 20/25 HP. X.7960. X.235-- X.5410. We understood, during our last visit to London, the comments on the… | ||
| scan0071 | Delay of the Maythorne saloon and plans to fit it with a new tail bearing for trials. | ||
| View original record | PN. from Hs/Rm. 87960. Hs/Rm3/ADL.7.31. We are somewhat concerned with the fact that the Maythorne saloon has not put in an appearance. We think that possibly you may have been waiting for an official… | ||
| scan0072 | Telegram confirming the evening arrival of 'Maythorn'. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT 12.26 M From Telegrams for INLAND may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone.… | ||
| scan0073 | Delayed arrival of the GSN-5 Maythorn trial car and a proposed tail-bearing modification. | ||
| View original record | G.N.S.2. S/W. Hs/Rm...from PN. Copy to Sg. PN.10/WT2.7.31. In reply to your Hs/Rm3/AD1.7.31 I wired you as follows :- "GSN-5 MAYTHORN SHOULD ARRIVE THIS EVENING". Undoubtedly it was hoped that this… | ||
| scan0074 | Engine roughness and steering column movement in Trials Car GSR-14. | ||
| View original record | 87960. RECEIVED 1931 JUL 3 S/W. Hs...from PN. Trials Car GSR-14. PN.13/WT2.7.31. After the Air Pageant, and on the following day, Grylls had an opportunity of driving this car, and he stated that the… | ||
| scan0075 | Chasing the progress of modifications to a 20/25 HP car, chassis GLR-81, which has been delayed. | ||
| View original record | Hs r7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 20/25 HP. Sg1/E7.7.31 Copy to Lsr. You will remember that round about the 18th May we sent you a 20/25 car, GLR-81, for the purpose of having introduced the modifications… | ||
| scan0076 | The delay and completion status of car GLR-81, specifically concerning a radiator modification. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. 87960 Hs.7/MJ.8.7.31. Re. 20/25 HP. Replying to Sg1/E7.7.31. No time has been lost on GLR-81. Originally, you will remember, this car was going to have a Derby scheme of… | ||
| scan0077 | Engine and exhaust modifications for car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.14.7.31. GLN-60. Will you please remove the head from this car and fit high lift rockers. At the same time will you please remove the Aluminium washer from under… | ||
| scan0078 | Requesting engine component checks and a power curve test for a 25 HP model before submission to Sales. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. V 960. Hs/Rm.9/MJ.20.7.31. GLN-60. It is proposed to submit this car to Sales as a model of the performance of the 25 HP. We therefore think that we should ensure that the normal… | ||
| scan0079 | Modifications and repairs to an engine, highlighting worn main bearings and cylinders, with urgency due to the Schneider Cup. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. From Hs/Rm. 67960 Hs/Rm.4/MJ.21.7.31. GLN-60. When we were making modifications to increase the power output of your engine we decided to look at the main bearings. We found that very few of… | ||
| scan0080 | Repeated exhaust failures on GXO-69 and the proposed modifications to resolve the issue. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Rm. 87960. Hs/Rm.4/MJ.22.7.31. X4117 EXHAUST FAILURES ON GXO-69. We understood from you that this owner had made repeated complaints re the failure of his exhaust system. On looking up the… | ||
| scan0081 | Confidential memo regarding the temporary installation of a condemned engine with a cast iron crankcase. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Lp. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.9/MJ.24.7.31. GLN-60. We have put an engine with the cast iron crankcase in your car temporarily. We do not want anybody to know that you are using this engine as R.… | ||
| scan0082 | Complaint about the springing and ride comfort of car GLR-39. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.5/WT29.9.31. S/W. Hs... from PN. Copy to Wer. Hd. H. GLR-39. This is a car which is being used by the Inspection Dept. in connection with their work and sales, and as the springing has been… | ||
| scan0083 | Replying that a report is not sufficiently clear to make recommendations. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Hd. 52960. Hs.y/MJ.30.9.31. CLR-39. Replying to PN5/WT.29.9.31. I am afraid St's. report is not sufficiently clear to enable us to make any recommendations. Hs. | ||
| scan0084 | Letter discussing a very high compression ratio test, potential valve distortion, and ignition control. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. from Hs/Rm. X7960 Hs/Rm.2/ADL4.10.31. Dear Lp. Many thanks for your Lp3/LAM1 3.10.31. I think that we may ultimately give you a very high compression ratio and let you run your car on lead with… | ||
| scan0085 | Requesting the use of car 19-GIV and arranging a meeting at Conduit St. | ||
| View original record | Lp. from Hs/Rm. x7960. Hs/Rm.3/AD4.11.31. We shall want 19-GIV in the immediate future. We do not know whether you are able to do without a car for a day or two but perhaps you will let me know on… | ||
| scan0086 | The urgent requirement to fit a camouflaging plate to the radiator of car 19-G4. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. From Hs/Rm. x7960 Hs/Rm.8/MJ.4.11.31. 19-G4. Car. We have suddenly realised that you may be running 19-G4, car without a camouflaging plate to the bottom of the radiator. This car, of course,… | ||
| scan0087 | Returning one car and collecting another, chassis number 19-G4. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Lpl From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.8/MJ.9.11.31. We shall return your car either on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning, when we shall hope to take 19-G4 with us. Will you please let us know by wire… | ||
| scan0088 | Supplying and fitting special shock absorbers to chassis GXO-105 to resolve knocking issues. | ||
| View original record | W/N. To A. from Hs/Rm. c. PN. Hs/Rm.5/AD18.11.31. CHASSIS GXO-105 PORTER. With reference to your A21/H16.11.31, Wor. has agreed that we shall send you a set of these shock absorbers, to fit to any car… | ||
| scan0089 | From Hs. to Cx. regarding the unavailability of a car due to further testing in France. | ||
| View original record | Y7960. To Cx. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.9.1.32. 18-G4. Replying to Cx9/KW8.1.32. This car is returning to France for a further test in another two or three weeks, so that I am afraid we have no car available… | ||
| scan0090 | Use of car 18-G4 as a temporary demonstrator until a new chassis is available. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. re- 18-G4. 8 7960. Cx12/KW11.1.32. Thanks for Hs3/MJ9.1.32. Of course I did not mean in my previous memo that we should like to have this car at once, as obviously we could not use it for… | ||
| scan0091 | Suitability of car 18-G4 for trials and suggesting alternatives. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Cx. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.12.1.32. 18-G4. CAR. We do not think 18-G4. car would be at all suitable for a Trials car. This car has a big six-seater limousine body heavy type. It will have run… | ||
| scan0092 | Inquiry regarding the differences between chassis models 18-G4 and 20-G4. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W. Hs. Re- 18-G4 Cx17/KW13.1.32. In reply to your Hs3/MJ12.1.32, would you please let me know the differences between 18-G4 and 20-G4. chassis. Cx. RECEIVED 1932 JAN 14 | ||
| scan0093 | Clarifying the difference between the 18-G4 and 20-G4 chassis. | ||
| View original record | [handwritten] 7960. To Cx. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.16.1.32. Replying to Cx.17/KW.13.1.32. 18-G4. and 20-G4. chassis are identical except that 20-G4. has the correct dashboard and bonnet. Hs. | ||
| scan0094 | From Lp to Hs regarding the 5000-mile status of the engine in car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Re: GLN-60. The engine in the above car has now done 5000 miles. Lp. X-7960 Lp2/LAM.23.1.32. RECEIVED 1932 JAN 25 | ||
| scan0095 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car GLN-60 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | x7960. O.O. From Hs. Hs.1/MA. 29. 1. 32. GLN-60. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ - 5. 6d. | ||
| scan0096 | Various performance issues and faults with a car after 6,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | S/W. X 960. Lp10/LAM.5.2.32. To Hs. from Lp. Re: GLN-60 RECEIVED 4 MAY XII B 6 The engine in the above car has now done just under 6,000 miles. The petrol consumption is 16 1/2 miles to the gallon.… | ||
| scan0097 | Modifications to a car's springing and shock-absorbers following criticisms during the Weymann London Trials. | ||
| View original record | X7960. PN.2/WT8.4.32. S/W. from PN. Copy to Hs. GSR-14. Weymann London Trials. In view of certain criticisms of the springing-comfort of this car we have decided we would like to fit it with… | ||
| scan0098 | Responding to queries about shock damper and spring modifications for Chassis No. GSR-14, the Weymann London Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - IN. c to Wor. Mr. Hs. EP. CR. RECEIVED [STAMP: 11 APR 1932] X7960. Hd/SB3/MW9.4.32. Re Chassis No. GSR-14 - Weymann London Trials Car. ------------------------------------------ Your… | ||
| scan0099 | Requesting a set of low rating springs and discussing the modification of shock absorbers for chassis GSR-14. | ||
| View original record | S/W. [strikethrough]...from PN.[/strikethrough] Copy to Sg. [strikethrough]Mr. Hs. Mr. Ox.[/strikethrough] X7960. PN.2/WT11.4.32. Chassis No. GSR-14. Weymann London Trials Car. Referring to your… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter to a customer apologising for a delay and detailing car repairs and planned future work. | ||
| View original record | Lp. from Hs/Rm. X7960 Hs/Rm.2/ADL2.4.32. I am very sorry for the inconvenience I caused you by not getting your car to London on Saturday. We had the car ready to come at 2-30 on Saturday afternoon… | ||
| scan0101 | Preparation and dispatch of new front and rear springs for Chassis GSP-14. | ||
| View original record | x7960. PN. Hs. D/BP/Bm23/DH.12.4.32. Re: Chassis GSP-14 - Weymann London Trials Car. With reference to PN2/WT11.4.32. please note we are preparing two new front springs F57900, 700 lbs. and two new… | ||
| scan0102 | Testing of new Synchro Mesh Gears on engine GLN-60 and the recording of tappet clearances. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs/Rm. from Lp. X7960. Lp7/LAM.16.4.32. Re: GLN-60. Thanks for your Hs/Rm.2/AD.12.4.32. and the trouble you have taken over GLN-60. The engine is now much nicer without the period and I look… | ||
| scan0103 | The replacement of car 20-G-4 to prepare it for demonstration work. | ||
| View original record | yfs 22/4/32 x7960 S/W. Hs. re- 20-G-4. Cx12/KW21.4.32. Will you kindly let me know when you will be able to replace this car with the one you are preparing for R. to use in its stead, so that we can… | ||
| scan0104 | Follow-up request for a reply regarding car reference 20-G-4. | ||
| View original record | HS X 7960. S/W. re- 20-G-4. Cx8/KW 26.4.32. Can you yet let me have a reply to Cx12/KW 21.4.32 re this car, please. Cx. | ||
| scan0105 | From Hs. to Cx. advising it will take a week to prepare a car for sales demonstration upon its return. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Cx. From Hs. Hs.9/MJ.26.4.32. 20-G4. Replying to Cx.12/KW.21.4.32. We have been expecting daily to hear the date when R. will return. We should say it will take a week after the car returns… | ||
| scan0106 | Quoting feedback on the poor lighting of the Smith Instrument Patch for the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | By SFW Hs WOR SFT MX EP / H/S X 7960. 5 C7/C4.5.32 The following note has been received from C, dated 4-5-32. " We saw the Smith Instrument Patch on the 20/25 which Mr. Coverley brought along this… | ||
| scan0107 | Old synchro-mesh gearbox on car 19-G4 and the process of engaging first speed. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. c. to Cx. I understand from RHC. that when the car was in London yesterday for the purpose of shewing the Smith patch, you tried the gearbox for getting into first speed. We should like… | ||
| scan0108 | Confirming information about the synchro mesh gearbox on model 19-G-4. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs C4/C6.5.32 I note from your Hs6/NJ5.5.32 that on 19-G-4 there is no difficulty in getting into the first speed because it is the old original type of synchro mesh. Cx. did try this, as you… | ||
| scan0109 | Arrangement and use of demonstration cars and a replacement vehicle. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 11 MAY 1932 S/W Hs. x7960. re- Car for R. Cx32/KW10.5.32. As you know, we are taking over 20-G-4 to use as a Demonstration Car and you are letting R. have a car in its place - I believe it is… | ||
| scan0110 | Unsuitability of car 16-G4 and the planned modification of car 20-G4 for use as a Trials car. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To Cx. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Hd. Hs.3/MJ.11.5.32. Replying to Cx.32/KW.10.5.32. 16-G4. car could not be used as a Trials car as it has a J.1 engine and is fitted with two carburetters. This… | ||
| scan0111 | Front spring buffer clearances and potential modifications for a demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | Y7960. PN.5/WT24.5.32. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Cx. WOr. Br. 20-G4. The front springs of this car hit the buffers at the slightest check at moderate speeds. On examination the clearances are as… | ||
| scan0112 | Note specifying that four passengers were in the car when its camber measurements were taken. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 26 MAY 1932 Hs... from PN. HS x7960. PN.6/WT25.5.32. 20-G4. It should be noted that there were four passengers up when the cambers of this car were taken. PN. | ||
| scan0113 | Modification to prevent the side steering tube from hitting the shock absorber. | ||
| View original record | X7960 To PN. from Hs/Rm. c. to By. Cx. c. to Wor. Br. Hs/Rm.4/KT.26.5.32. 20.G.IV. Referring to PN5/WT24.5.32. The packing was put under the buffers to prevent the side steering tube hitting the shock… | ||
| scan0114 | Customer's (Mr. Hopps) critical feedback on the acceleration of the 20-G4 car compared to the 25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 87960. URGENT (Per Bag) S/W. Hs. Cx1/KW14.6.32. re - Mr.Bernard Hopps. I think perhaps you will be interested to read a copy of the letter he has written about his trial on 20-G4. He is, as you will… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from a customer comparing a new 25 HP car with their current model and cancelling their order for the new type. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Thurlaston, Nr.Rugby. 12.6.32. Dear Major Cox, I want to thank you for the opportunity you have afforded me of trying out your latest type 25 h.p. car, and while I consider the new car to be a… | ||
| scan0116 | Page two of a letter from Bernard Hopps giving feedback on his car's engine performance. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (5) My engine is quieter and smoother at all speeds from 40 to 60 m.p.h. I think I must have a particularly good one. To sum up, I honestly like my own car the best and I have come to the… | ||
| scan0117 | Performance of the 25 HP car and the need for comparative testing. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Cx. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.16.6.32. With reference to the attached. We have no illusions over the performance of the present 25 HP. car. The latest 25 HP. has only a moderate performance and we do… | ||
| scan0118 | Performance comparison between a 20.G.IV model and Mr. Bernard Hopps' car, analysing the impact of weight and axle ratio. | ||
| View original record | W/S. to Cx. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.1/KT.15.6.32. Re. Mr. Bernard Hopps. G.L.R. 50. With reference to Cxl/KW.14.6.32. We do not expect the synchromesh 20/25's to have very much better acceleration than the… | ||
| scan0119 | Vehicle performance, speedometer accuracy, and comparing the wheel torque of U series and R series cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.1/KT.15.6.32. Cont'd. -2- being so, we should agree with Mr.Hopps that unless conditions were favourable, it would require a good stretch to reach 70 m.p.h. However, we are not certain that the… | ||
| scan0120 | Performance comparison between R and U series engines for the 25 HP cars, showing improved torque and power curves. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF R AND U SERIES RM.69. TABLE 1: CHINA 25 H.P. CARS TABLE 2 - U SERIES: 20 GTV CAMSHAFT E.57177 PISTONS E.57122 C/R 5.7 110.5 EXHAUST SYSTEM PJT SHORT TYPE BY/558/NIS. 11.31 TABLE 3 - R… | ||
| scan0121 | Thank you letter regarding a reply to Mr. Hopps' criticisms and mentioning a demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. re Bernard Hopps. RECEIVED 18 JUN 1932 H 87960. Cx18/KW17.6.32. Very many thanks for your Hs.1/MJ16.6.32 with enclosures concerning Mr.Hopps. Your reply is most helpful and easily explains… | ||
| scan0122 | Proposal to standardise new resonance exhaust silencers on 25 HP cars and arrange for testing. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs/Fm. To FN. C. Sg. Wor. x7960 Hs/Fm.1/AD27.6.32. k5230 RESONANCE EXHAUST SILENCERS We are proposing to standardise these shortly on 25 HP cars. Before we do so we want to give Sales an… | ||
| scan0123 | Short typed memo concerning Resonance Exhaust Silencers and the availability of GBT-24. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm x7960. C16/Cl.7.32 XS230. Resonance Exhaust Silencers.. Hs/Rm3/AD30.6.32 ------ I think you will be able to have GBT-24 early next week. C. | ||
| scan0124 | The fitting of a resonance exhaust silencer to car GBT-24 in Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm N7960. x5730. Cx15/KW5.7.32 Resonance Exhaust Silencers. Reference Hs/Rm3/AD30.6.32 and C16/C1.7.32, this car (GBT-24) is leaving London tomorrow (Wednesday) morning first thing for Derby,… | ||
| scan0125 | Instructions to remove an experimental silencer from car GBT-24, and the decision not to fit a resonance silencer on GBT-9. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. X7960 Cx9/H.13.7.32. [STAMP] RECEIVED 1932 JUL Re: Car No. GBT-24. In reply to Hs/Rm.1/MJ.12.7.32, we have instructed Cricklewood to remove the experimental silencer and replace its own… | ||
| scan0126 | Inquiry regarding the suspension springs and shock absorber settings for car models 20-G4 and GAU-64, particularly for use on French roads. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W. Rm. Cx22/H.22.7.32. Could you please let me know whether the springs on 20-G4 are of the low rating type and whether they differ in any way from the standard springs. Would you also be… | ||
| scan0127 | Recommendation on springs and shock absorber settings for Continental touring. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. From Hs/Rm. X7960 Hs/Rm.1/MJ.1/MJ.25.7.32. Replying to Cx.22/H22.7.32. 20-G4 springs are low rating. G.A.V. are not low rating, but of the standard type. The low rating springs will not give… | ||
| scan0128 | Cover letter from A.F. Sidgreaves forwarding an encouraging letter from an agent, Mr. Douglas Croall. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. (for information) x7960. To R. from Sg. Sg5/D25.7.32. My dear R., I enclose copy of a letter received the other day from Mr. Douglas Croall. Mr. Croall, as you doubtless know, is one of… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter of appreciation from Mr. R. Douglass Croall regarding a new demonstration car's performance and synchromesh. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from Mr. R. Douglass Croall. ---------------- John Croall & Sons Ltd. Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, 21st July, 1932. Our ref: RDC/EMW. A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0130 | Opinion on the synchro-mesh gearbox for the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | S/W.........mor. c. to Hs. T 67960 C8/D8.8.32. Re: Synchro-Mesh. ---------------- I think you will be pleased to note the attached opinion from Mr. W.W. Constantine concerning the synchro-mesh gearbox… | ||
| scan0131 | Copy of a letter from Mr. W.W. Constantine praising the new synchro-mesh gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from Mr. W.W. Constantine. 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W. 1. 5th August, 1932. (Dict. 4th) A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 14-15, Conduit Street, W. 1. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0132 | Performance and wear report on a car after extensive mileage, detailing the status of its engine and various components. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x7960. Lp.1/LAM.18.8.32. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. Re: GEN-60. As you wish to inspect the crankshaft in the engine of the above car, I hope to deliver same to you on Friday, the 19th August.… | ||
| scan0133 | List of identified faults with vehicle components such as the petrol gauge, water pump, clutch, fan, and transmission. | ||
| View original record | S/W. - 2 - Lp.1/LAM.18.8.32. (9) Petrol Gauge - old type, inaccurate. (10) Water Pump has leaked badly on occasions. Thrust block wears badly and may be responsible for the rustling at 30 m.p.h. (11)… | ||
| scan0134 | Attaching a list of lap speeds and flying half-mile times recorded at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. Lp.2/LAM.18.8.32. Re: LAP SPEEDS AND FLYING HALF MILES - BROOKLANDS. I attach hereto a list of lap speeds and flying half miles which I have been able to carry out at… | ||
| scan0135 | Brooklands test results comparing performance with different fuels, tyres, and carburetter setups. | ||
| View original record | GIN-60. BROOKLANDS TESTS. Redline Spirit plus 3 c/c lead. Tyres new. pressure 40 lbs. Standard carburetter and gasket. Lap speed mean of 2 runs at 71.26 m.p.h. Flying ½ mile mean of 2 runs at 73.19… | ||
| scan0136 | Acceleration test results comparing a 'Present Jet' with a 'Jet supplied by S.U.'. | ||
| View original record | ACCELERATION TESTS CARRIED OUT ON 16.8.32. Present Jet. M.P.H. 2nd gear. secs. 3rd gear. secs. Top gear. secs. 10 to 20 2.4/5 3.1/5 4.4/5 10 to 30 4.3/5 6. 9. 10 to 40 9.1/5 14. 10 to 50 14.2/5 19.4/5… | ||
| scan0137 | List of modifications to be carried out on car G.L.N.60. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. S/KT. 22. 8. 32. G.L.N.60. Will you please carry out the following modifications to this car. (1) Strip and inspect engine unit. (a) The crankshaft and pistons have… | ||
| scan0138 | Instructions for setting split piston type dampers for G.L.N.60. | ||
| View original record | X7960. W. Bell from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 9/KT. 22. 8. 32. Will you please set the split piston type dampers for G.L.N.60 to the following loads. Front. Up 100. Down 120. One .032 hole Rear. Up 100. Down 120.… | ||
| scan0139 | Identifying Mr. W.W. Constantine, the British technical representative of General Motors, regarding a Synchromesh agreement. | ||
| View original record | HS X79b0 To Nor. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Synchromesh. Sg15/E29.8.32 Referring to C8/D8.8.32 I am not sure whether you know who Mr.W.W.Constantine is. He is the British technical representative of… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Mr. Clark of Bendix-Perrot Brakes regarding Mr. Bendix's request to use a car during his visit to England. | ||
| View original record | X7960 Hs/Rm.7/KT. Sept 6th .1932. Mr.Clark, Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tyseley, B'ham. Dear Mr.Clark, I got your message re. Mr.Bendix using an R.R. car during the week he will be in… | ||
| scan0141 | Multiple faults with a car, including the servo fabric, a fuel stoppage, and radiator shutter issues. | ||
| View original record | 16 x7960 RECEIVED 14 SEP 32 From Mr. Hives. GAU-14. My use of this car in Scotland recently was not without some anxiety arising out of the behaviour of the servo fabric. This car had recently been to… | ||
| scan0142 | Issues with a car's rear-spring control and windscreen wipers following a road test to Scotland. | ||
| View original record | -3- all these shutters could be put in noisy vibration. With regard to the rear-spring control of this car, it was forced upon me throughout the whole of my run to Scotland and back that the car was… | ||
| scan0143 | Unsatisfactory servo fabric and thermostat control on a 25 HP car, suggesting a replacement spring similar to the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.5/WT15.9.32. S/W. Hs...frmm PN. Copy to Sg. GAU-14. With further reference to the unsatisfactory servo fabric on this car which I discussed with you yesterday, I have asked St. to keep his… | ||
| scan0144 | Tappet clearance measurements and an over-run issue for car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. x7960. Lp.9/LAM.26.9.32. Re: GLN-60. With reference to the tappet clearances on the above car, No.6. has been taken up twice and since then has again required… | ||
| scan0145 | Vincent Bendix's upcoming visit to London and a proposal to let him test drive a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | x7960. W/S. C. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT. 6.10.32. Vincent Bendix is likely to be in London for a week in the immediate future, probably next week. I met him in America. He controls the following Co's… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. acknowledging a request regarding the use of a car for Mr. Bendix's visit. | ||
| View original record | X7960. BENDIX-PERROT BRAKES LTD. MECHANICAL BRAKES for AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "BENDIXCORP. BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONES: ACOCKS GREEN, 1601-2-3. Kings Road TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, II.… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, advising that a copy of another letter has been sent to Mr. Clark. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Hs/Rn.1/KT. Oct. 18th, 1932. Mr. E.W. Summers, Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd, Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Sir, Attached is a copy of a letter we have sent to Mr. Clark, c/o Grosvenor House… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter to Mr. H. Clark arranging a meeting at the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hs/Rn.16/KT. Oct. 17th, 1932. Mr. H. Clark, c/o Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Dear Mr. Clark, I hope Cowan fixed you up with a R.R. car. I shall be at the Motor Show with Hives all day Friday… | ||
| scan0149 | List of work instructions for car GLN.60. | ||
| View original record | X7960. RHC. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.13/KT.24.10.32. GLN.60. Will you please carry out the following work on this car. (1) Fit the silencer previously prepared for this car but modified as per the attached… | ||
| scan0150 | Requesting to change spark plugs, grease the car, fill shock absorbers and road test for knocks. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodd from Hs/Rm. x7960. Hs/Rm.18/KT.24.10.32. GLN-60. Will you please change the 14 mm. sparking plugs in this car for Lodge HD.15 three point type, and return the K.L.G's to me for inspection. The… | ||
| scan0151 | Test report on a second-hand 25 HP car, GMU-27, detailing unsatisfactory braking, power issues, and disintegrated servo-lining. | ||
| View original record | X 796 D. PN.1/WTE28.10.32. Car..from PN. Copy to Mr. OF. Hs. I tested GMU-27 yesterday, this being the second-hand 25 H.P. car which I understand it is proposed to take over for the use of the… | ||
| scan0152 | Bonnet damage on a Hooper Trials 25 HP car and a proposed fix. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. Ox. Mx. Hd. X7960. PN.2/WT8.11.32. GAU-44. Hooper Trials 25 H.P. When testing this car yesterday my attention was drawn to a high line which is showing across the… | ||
| scan0153 | Fitting new thermostat springs to 'Phantom II' and 25 HP trials cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Wor. Hd. RC x7960. PN.1/WT16.11.32. Thermostat Springs. About ten days ago two thermostat springs were received from W. which were intended to be used in connection with the… | ||
| scan0154 | The suitability of thermostat springs from Phantom II trials cars for use in the 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X7960 W/S. PN. From Ha/Lid. c. to Wor. c. to Hd. c. to RO. Ha/Lid.6/MJ.17.11.32. THERMOSTAT SPRINGS. X3499 PN.1/WT.16.11.32. The two springs supplied for use in Phantom 11 trials cars are suitable for… | ||
| scan0155 | High line appearing on the bonnet panels of a 25HP car during trials, and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | FM. From HH/Lid. c. to ES. c. to WCR. c. to CK. c. to MX. c. to H.I. c. to HY. Ha/Lid.4/RA.18.11.32. GAU-HOOPER TRIALS 25HP. CAR. RM.2/ET. 8.11.32. We have not previously heard of a similar case of a… | ||
| scan0156 | Bonnet paintwork discolouration, weighing the options of fitting contact discs versus the resulting damage. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Lid.4/WA.18.11.32. Contd. No contact buttons have ever been fitted to this bonnet and the paintwork shows only slight discolouration along the line of contact which appears to be due to it… | ||
| scan0157 | Requesting two further thermostat springs for cars GAU-14 and GKT-22. | ||
| View original record | 2/D Has this been dealt with X7960. COPY. for HS PN.1/WT18.11.32. S/W. Wor...from PN. Copy to Mx. Hd. EP. Cx. N. RC. ------------------- Yes Hives GAU-14 at works GKT-22. Sent to N. Thermostat… | ||
| scan0158 | Required work on a car's exhaust system and brakes. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Rm. 87960 Hs/Rm.12/MA.23.11.32. GLN.60. The two jobs which we require doing on this car are :- (1) Exhaust System. This requires a standard down take front expansion box and intermediate… | ||
| scan0159 | Frictional loading of the 20/25HP Slipper Flywheel and its effects on vibration and engine gear rattle. | ||
| View original record | X7960 w/s [crossed out] Mr. [crossed out] c Hs. ✓ c w/s [crossed out] c WHS [crossed out] from Mx. Mx14/T23.11.32. GAU-7 - Trials Car With reference to your memo PN3/WT22.11.32 which Hs. has passed to… | ||
| scan0160 | Requesting a proper reply to questions raised in a previous correspondence regarding a trials car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. ~~...from PN.~~ Copy to ~~HOF.~~ Hs. ~~Wht.~~ x7960. PN.3/WT23.11.32. GAU-7. Trials Car. I am obliged for your Mr.14/T23.11.32. in reply to my PN.3/WT22.1..32 but I should really feel obliged if… | ||
| scan0161 | Engine vibration issues and potential solutions for the GAU-7 Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 8-7960. c. Hg. from Mx. MxS/T 30.11.32. GAU-7 - Trials Car FNS/WT 29.11.32. I was under the impression that I had answered your questions. (1) We are surprised that the vibration in the engine was… | ||
| scan0162 | Expected reaction to the removal of springs from a slipper-wheel on trials car GAU-7. | ||
| View original record | 87960 S/W. from P.N. Copy to Hs. Whr Trials Car GAU-7. PN.3/WT1.12.32. Thank you for your further No.3/T30.11.32. I was anxious to have your specific reply on this point because I had rather expected… | ||
| scan0163 | Faults and arrangements for the GAU-7 car during its London Trials. | ||
| View original record | W/S PN Wory Hs. Sg. Cx. 87960. EP6/H4.1.33. re. GAU-7.London Trials. Confirming our telephone conversation with you today - we are arranging to despatch this car to Lillie Hall early tomorrow morning.… | ||
| scan0164 | Car's inspection, brakes, performance, and arranging further work. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (2) you will try the car. The matter can then be Contd. discussed further, especially as to how we can best carry out the work on the car with the minimum delay. (3) Brakes. When the car arrived… | ||
| scan0165 | Follow-up request for information regarding Chassis GAU-48, a Park Ward Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Hs. from Wor. Worl/GR.21.2.33. Re: Chassis GAU-48 - Park Ward Trials Car. We passed the information on to Sg. contained in Hs.7/MJ.16.2.33. This does not, apparently satisfy Sg., and he… | ||
| scan0166 | Chassis No. GAU-48, the Park Ward Trials Car, and an inquiry about a batch of 142 cars. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Wor. from Sg. Re: Chassis No.GAU-48 Park Ward Trials Car. Sg18/E20.2.33. Thanks for Wor4/GR.17.2.33. I presume that the car which has been examined was one of the 142 cars in question, or… | ||
| scan0167 | Potential cause of loose split pins being the introduction of the synchro-mesh gearbox. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To Wor. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.23.2.33. Re: Chassis GAU-48 - Park Ward Trials Car. Replying to Wor.1/GR.21.2.33. The reason why 142 cars are quoted as being doubtful is because it has been assumed by… | ||
| scan0168 | Request to fit a Bentley head, induction pipe, and carburetters to car GLN.60. | ||
| View original record | To RIC. from Hs/Rm. X7960 Hs/Rm.3/KT.22.5.33. Lp's Car - GLN.60. Lp. has asked us to fit a Bentley head to his engine. We have got a head, induction pipe, and carburetters. Will you please have a set… | ||
| scan0169 | Requesting the fitting of a non-trepanned cylinder head and carburettors to car GLN.60. | ||
| View original record | x/960 To C.T.Salt. Hs/Rm.3/KT.22.5.33. Lp's Car - GLN.60. We want to fit the non-trepanned cylinder head off 19.G.IV. to GLN.60, together with the round ended induction pipe and carburettors which… | ||
| scan0170 | Oil getting on the servo linings causing defective brakes and requesting a modification. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. File Hs/Rm. 8/KT.24.5.33. We are perpetually having trouble with oil getting on the servo linings, and in consequence suffer from defective brakes. We should be glad if you will… | ||
| scan0171 | Persistent vibration and noise issue in a London Trials Saloon car, rendering it useless for demonstration work. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Wor. C. Cr. E. MX, x7960 PN.15/WT7.6.33. GRW-32. London Trials Saloon. Ever since this car was in commission there have been intermittent complaints of a periodic vibration… | ||
| scan0172 | Complaint about a half speed crankshaft period on a London Trials Saloon car. | ||
| View original record | Y7960 To PN. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Cx. c. to E. c. to Mx. Hs.2/MJ.8.6.33. LONDON TRIALS SALOON GRW.32. FN.15/TEL.17.6.33. This car is being dealt with by Mx. It would appear that the complaint… | ||
| scan0173 | Resolution of a periodic vibration issue on the London Trials Saloon GRW-32. | ||
| View original record | W.S RN. e.C. WOT. Hs. Mr. J.L. Lillie Hall x 7960 EP10/HB.6.33. re. LONDON TRIALS SALOON. GRW-32. With reference to PN15/WT7.6.33., we are attending to the slipper drive on the above car, and have… | ||
| scan0174 | Resolution of a periodic vibration issue in a car and requesting a detailed explanation of the fix. | ||
| View original record | HS x7960. S/W. M...from PN. Copy to Mr. Worr. Hs. T. Mr. Rowl. Mr. Hives PN.2/WTW.6.33. London Trials Salon ZM-32. Referring to your EP.10/H.9.6.33 I am glad that it has been possible to return this… | ||
| scan0175 | Replacement of a C.13 unit with a C.10 unit in the first Bentley car (GLN-60) and further testing. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/KT.10.6.33. GLN-60 Hs is anxious that we should get complete records of C.13 unit which was fitted to the first Bentley car. We are therefore proposing to fit C.10… | ||
| scan0176 | Confirming a conversation with reference to disposing of a car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. X7960, Hs/Rm.10/KT.13.6.33. GIN-60. This is to confirm our conversation with reference to getting rid of this car as soon as we can. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0177 | Inquiring about the amount of petrol put into vehicle GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Lid. from Lp. x/960.r Lp4/LAM.29.6.33. Re: GLN-60. Could you please let me know the amount of petrol put into GLN-60 yesterday? Lp. | ||
| scan0178 | Data sheet recording acceleration times and speeds over two separate test runs. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rm x1960 GIN-60. M.P.H. 2ND GEAR. 3RD GEAR. TOP GEAR. 1st run (10 to 35 5 2/5 sec. 8 sec. 11 sec. (10 to 40 9 3/5 13 (10 to 50 14 18 (10 to 60 20 26 Lap speed 79 M.P.H. 1/2 mile 79.65 M.P.H.… | ||
| scan0179 | Results of car performance trials and identified mechanical issues. | ||
| View original record | Sr. from EH. Copy to Lgr. Ans. EH. Xvago E.H.E./ET1.11.33. Dictated R1 30.10.33. London Trials. GYZ-40. GYZ-31. I have received your memo EP.16/EH.30.10.33. I note that you find that the performance… | ||
| scan0180 | Typed note discussing a plan for fitting a new axle and the availability of a car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Perhaps it would be saving time, if you think the plan likely to be effective, for a new axle to be fitted at M. Meanwhile, if you do not think this worth while, I will let you know later how soon… | ||
| scan0181 | Responding to remarks about a 'retard drive groan' on a 25 HP trials car and advising that lap speeds are unavailable. | ||
| View original record | S/S from. copy to. or. Hs. RECEIVED x7960 PN.3/WTB.11.31. London Trials. GYL-31. I am obliged for your WP.2/MOE.11.33. I am sorry th we have no lap speeds to give you of the 25 H.P. trials cars. I… | ||
| scan0182 | Comparative tests at Brooklands and addressing issues of exhaust spitting and retard drive groan. | ||
| View original record | W/S PM c. Nor Sg Hs Os H4 x7960 EP2/WH.2.1 1.33 re LONDON TRIALS - GYZ-40 GYZ-31 Thanks for your PN.2/WT1.11.33. Your comparative tests at Brooklands were very interesting, and for complete… | ||
| scan0183 | Proposing comparative tests for an improved carburetter on a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X7960 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to PH. c. to E. Re. 25 HP. Car. Hs.1/MJ.7.11.35. X7960. We have a 25 HP. car running with the improved carburetter which we hope will give us the increased… | ||
| scan0184 | The feasibility of fitting a relay clutch device and controllable shock dampers to a car with an outdated specification. | ||
| View original record | x2960 To C. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.7.11.33. XY300 I mentioned to you some time ago that we might like your car to fit on to it the relay clutch device, controllable shock dampers, and new carburetter. We… | ||
| scan0185 | That drawing 20-G-4 is outdated for fitting controllable shock dampers and a new carburettor, and arranging for a new clutch device to be sent to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. x7960. C2/C8.11.33 Re 20-G-4. Thanks for your memo. I note that 20-G-4 is not sufficiently up-to-date for the fitting of the controllable shock dampers and new carburettor, but that… | ||
| scan0186 | Clutch performance of car GLN-60 after 3,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x7950 GRY To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. " " Br. " " Hd. " " Gry. Re: GLN-60. The unit in the above car has been driven approximately 3,000 miles since Grylls roasted the clutch. It has since given… | ||
| scan0187 | The clutch performance for car GLN-60 after 3,000 miles of use. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x7960. Lp.1/LAM.13.11.33. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. " " Br. " " Hd. " " Gry. Re: GLN-60. The unit in the above car has been driven approximately 3,000 miles since Grylls roasted the clutch. It… | ||
| scan0188 | Requesting the preparation of parts for a vacuum-assisted clutch modification on a 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To RHC: from Hs/Gry: Hs/Gry.5/KT.24.11.33. 20/25 CLUTCH. We are fitting the vacuum assisted clutch operation Ex.12466 to 20.G.IV. C's car. An improvement we could effect over 19.G.IV. is to… | ||
| scan0189 | Inquiring about the readiness of parts for a power-assisted clutch conversion. | ||
| View original record | 65 Hs. at W. B A G. x79G Hn2/I/24-11-33. 20-G-1V - C's CAR. C. tells me you are preparing some special parts for converting the clutch of his car to the power assisted type. The car is to go to N. on… | ||
| scan0190 | Confirmation of a telegram and instructions for car maintenance work on chassis 20-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | W at W. B A G. 7960 Hn23/I/28-11-33. 1528 20-G-IV - C's CAR. We confirm our relegram of this morning as per copy attached. Whilst the car is in your hands, in addition to modifying the clutch and the… | ||
| scan0191 | Engine mounting modifications, a gearbox replacement, and leaking shock dampers for car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. K7460 Hs/Rm.9/KT.30.11.33. GLN-60. We had a certain amount of trouble with booms on this car and finally arranged for the engine mounting to be made more flexible than it was at… | ||
| scan0192 | Requesting the urgent completion of a high compression Bentley cylinder head, which is currently awaiting valves. | ||
| View original record | K7960 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.1.12.33 GLN.60. We have a high compression Bentley cylinder head which is nearly finished. Lp. has asked us if we can give him a high compression ratio. Will you… | ||
| scan0193 | Requesting an uncleaned unit from car GLN.60 be stripped for examination after running 10,000 miles on T.E.L. | ||
| View original record | x retro To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/KT. 2.12.33. UNIT OUT OF GLN.60. We are very interested in this unit because it has done 10,000 miles running on T.E.L. We should like the parts to be stripped… | ||
| scan0194 | Upgrades and the accelerated testing plan for the GUB-5 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. E. SPT. EP. x. from Wor. /BRG x5770 See me Hs You are possibly aware that GUB-5 chassis has been allotted to me and will be erected shortly. Is it possible to get Governor control Dampers on this… | ||
| scan0195 | Troubleshooting and replacement instructions for a failing S.U. petrol pump on vehicle GIN.60. | ||
| View original record | m960 W/Lillie Hall. Hs/Bwg.10/KT.16.12.33. FAILURE OF S.U. PETROL PUMPS FITTED TO GIN.60. With reference to the above, we understand from Mr.Lappin that when the ignition and pump switch is switched… | ||
| scan0196 | Incorrect petrol pump and proposing to use the present one until a correct replacement arrives from Skinner. | ||
| View original record | S-W. Hs/West. WST *7960, Lp/AEJ/18.12.33. Re G.L.N. 60. The petrol pump sent with Hs/ENG10/KT. 16.12.33., will not fit without new bracket, so propse to use present pump until you send correct… | ||
| scan0197 | To Mr. Lappin confirming a mechanic, Bowering, will be arriving by train with a petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Mr. Lappin. X7960. Hs/Rm.11/KW20.12.33. This is to confirm that Bowering will be on the train reaching St. Pancras at 11.30 to-morrow morning, bringing with him a Petrol Pump to fit to your car.… | ||
| scan0198 | Replacement of a petrol pump unit for chassis GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | To Lillie Hall, from Hs/Bwg. X 7960. Hs/Bwg.14/KW20.12.33. For the attention of Mr. Lappin. Re: Chassis No. GLN-60. We have this day asked for one complete Petrol Pump unit to be forwarded to you as… | ||
| scan0199 | Order for a new S.U. petrol pump for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Hs/Bwg. x7960 Hs/Bwg.13/KW20.12.33. S.U. PETROL PUMP. ------------------- Will you please order 1 Complete Pump, as fitted to the Bentley Chassis, and ask the S.U. people to forward it… | ||
| scan0200 | Providing feedback on modifications to a 20-G4 vehicle's clutch, air silencer, and brakes after testing in traffic. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: GRY. x7960. see my Hs Typed: S/W Hs...from C. Cll/Cl.1.34 I have been able to give the clutch on 20-G4 a good deal of testing in traffic, and I think the scheme you have fitted for… | ||
| scan0201 | Test status and despatch timeline for the 20/25HP Chassis GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | Hs [REDACTED] from Mx. BWG File X.5770 Mx18/T1.1.34. 20/25HP Chassis GUB-5. " This chassis which has been allocated to Wor. is now on test and in the ordinary course of things should be ready for… | ||
| scan0202 | Fitting issue with a modified hand brake lever on chassis GUB-5, the 'Wor's Car'. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. X5770 ? Hs/Bwg.9/KW.22.1.34. Re GUB-5 (Wor's Car). The Test Dept. have fitted to the above Chassis the modified hand brake lever mechanism. This is part of the work necessary to enable Governor… | ||
| scan0203 | Modifications to a car's body and fuel tank to accommodate a new concealed luggage grid. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Ev. Re War's Car. BWG/ See me after much discussion I have got Hs C's agreement to fit the new concealed luggage grid on War's car. / The Chassis is now at Park Wards, & we are starting to… | ||
| scan0204 | Requesting to fit a grid and tank, explaining a delay in the job due to awaiting sales approval for expenditure on body modifications. | ||
| View original record | : these & fit them at Park Wards. please? The drawings showing the grid + tank are N. Sch. 3947 + N. Sch. 3953. We shall be anxious to have your reply as the job is held up. I regret that I have been… | ||
| scan0205 | Instructions for a tank. | ||
| View original record | B.W.G. We have instructions for Tank. Hsf | ||
| scan0206 | Requesting the manufacture of a new petrol tank to accommodate a concealed luggage grid on car GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 5770 Hs/BwG. 9/KW. 2. 2. 34. Wor's Car - GUB-5. ----------------------- The above car is to be fitted with the new concealed Luggage Grid. To fit this entails modifications to the Petrol… | ||
| scan0207 | Timeline for detailed drawings and manufacturing of a concealed luggage grid for car GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from HS/Bwg. c. to Hs. File Hs/Bwg. 8/KW. 2. 2. 34. Concealed Luggage Grid for Wor's Car GUB-5. Thank you for your memo. re the above. We have been in touch with By's Office, and they have… | ||
| scan0208 | Noisy tappet caused by a sticking valve and loose bronze valve seat inserts. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. Re: GLN-60. A very noisey No.7. tappet revealed a sticking valve and the removal of the head showed that the bronze valve seat insert had unscrewed to almost the last… | ||
| scan0209 | Performance and issues report for car GLN-60 after 5210 miles, noting engine noise and fuel consumption. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. From Lp. Copy to Wox. X7960 Lp2/LAM.27.2.34. Re: GLN-60. (Hs/Gry.11/KW.22.2.34.). The unit in the above car has now completed 5210 miles exclusively on Ethyl petrol. There has been no… | ||
| scan0210 | Transfer of experimental vacuum-assisted clutch and throttle parts from car 20-G-1V to car GAW-3. | ||
| View original record | X7960 -> Hs. at W. C. to N. Hn16/I/21-3-34. 20/25 CAR 20-G-1V. As we believe you know, C. will give up using this car immediately after Easter, when it will be sent to N. for them to remove the… | ||
| scan0211 | Transferring experimental parts from one car to another, specifically concerning GAW-3 and 20-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | x 7960 W/S - Hn. c. to N. Hs/Gry.5/KW.22.3.34; Re. 20-G-IV. We see from Hn.16/I/21.3.34 that you wish to change over the experimental features from C's car to GAW-3. We see no reason why the parts… | ||
| scan0212 | Confirming a telephone conversation about the handover of chassis 20-G-4 and the transfer of its experimental parts to car GAW-3. | ||
| View original record | X7960 S/W Hs...from C. Re Chassis No. 20-G-4. ---- 06/013.4.34 Confirming our conversation on the telephone, we are arranging to hand this car over this afternoon to your driver who is taking a… | ||
| scan0213 | Requesting modifications to a car, including fitting Terraplane engine mountings and removing parts for a vacuum-assisted clutch. | ||
| View original record | X 7960 To RHC. Hs/Gry.2/KW.16.4.34. 20-G-IV. We have borrowed this car from Sales in order to try out the Terraplane engine mounting. Will you therefore please fit the front mounting to LEC.3852, and… | ||
| scan0214 | Query about when special clutch, throttle, and Servo parts are being sent for car GAW-3. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. Rm x7960 20-G-1V - Ex C. Hn27/I/19-4-34. Can you say when the special clutch parts, throttle and Servo are being sent to N. so that they can be fitted to GAW-3 which C. is now using, please?… | ||
| scan0215 | Request to despatch clutch parts and an air valve from Mr. Cowen's car to Cricklewood for fitting to another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c.c. to G/Mt. 7960 Hs/FD;6/KW.20:4:34. Will you please despatch clutch parts and air valve to Cricklewood, for fitting to GAW-3. These have been removed from 20-G-IV, Mr. Cowen's car. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0216 | Despatching Air Valve and Clutch parts from chassis 20-G-IV to Cricklewood, noting the servo will be sent later. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X 7960 Hs/FD.15/KW.20.4.34. GAW-3. We have despatched to Cricklewood to-day the Air Valve and Clutch parts off 20-G-IV. We have not included the servo as this is not sufficiently up-to-date.… | ||
| scan0217 | Improvements and comparisons of the GUB-5 car with the Essex Terraplane, focusing on a new rubber engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | Secret Sg. from Wor. Copy to Hs. and E. Wor9/T25.4.34. ------------ Re GUB-5 and Essex Terraplane. Thank you for your two memos Sg4/E23.4.34 and Sg3/E24.4.34. GUB-5 is now a totally different car. Mr.… | ||
| scan0218 | Five requested modifications for a 20/25 Car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +5770 Hs/Rm.G/KW. 26.4.34. Wor's 20/25 Car. Wor. is going away for a few days next week and wishes us to tackle his 20/25 car and make the following modifications to it :- (1) New Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0219 | Fitting of a new expanding carburetter to a 20/25 model car. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Latest RR.Expanding Carburetter for the 20/25. Copy to Wor.E.C.BY. Dr. Bailey. I am pleased to see from Hs/Rm.8/KW.3.5.34 that you have completed the development and test of the… | ||
| scan0220 | Delayed use of car GAW-3 for testing a new carburetter. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. x7960 Hs/Rm/7/KW.5.5.34. Re. Use of GAW-3 for Testing New Carburetter. Sg.4/E4.5.34. This necessitates fitting the controllable dampers because the controls of the… | ||
| scan0221 | The unavailability of car GAW-3 for testing a new carburettor. | ||
| View original record | S/W......Hs/Rm c. to Sg. Wor. Rm x7960 C4/C9.5.34 Re Use of GAW-3 for testing New Carburettor. Hs/Rm7/KW5.5.34 I note that you are not quite ready to fit this carburettor at present. As a matter of… | ||
| scan0222 | The performance of vehicle unit GLN-60 after completing over 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wcr. Rm x7960 Lp8/LAM.19.5.34. Re: GLN-60. The unit in the above car has now completed just over 10,000 miles. There has been no evidence of piston knocks during this… | ||
| scan0223 | Driver's feedback report on a car's performance, detailing both improvements and remaining issues. | ||
| View original record | Private X5770 Hs. from Wor. Wor13/T23.5.34. GUB-5 Congratulations on the best Rolls-Royce that I have ever had the privilege of using. The new engine mounting, coupled with the riding control, hasmade… | ||
| scan0224 | Instructions to replace Aerolite pistons with a standard set and fit a Textolite water pump pinion to car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | RHC. X7960 Hs/Rm.19/KW.24.5.34. GLN-60. This car has now completed 10,000 miles. We want to remove the Aerolite pistons and replace them with a standard set, also fit a Textolite water pump pinion to… | ||
| scan0225 | Steering shock fault on a 20/25 car and exploring fitting parts from Terraplane and La Salle vehicles. | ||
| View original record | RHC. 5770 Hs/Rm.32/KW.31.5.34. Wor's 20/25 Car. The one fault which came up on Wor's car when we fitted the new engine mounting and with which we have so far been able to do very little is the… | ||
| scan0226 | Petrol consumption tests on a new carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Wor. X5770 Hs/Rm.6/KW. 6.6.34. Consumption on your new Car. We understand that you were somewhat concerned as to the petrol consumption of the new carburetter on your car. We have done several… | ||
| scan0227 | Request for a blueprint or general arrangement drawing for an experimental clutch damper fitment. | ||
| View original record | N-W H/S X7960 Br/RH6/S.14.8.34 re Chassis GAW-3 - C's Car ------------------------- The above car is with us for repairs and among other things we have to fit up an experimental clutch damper removed… | ||
| scan0228 | Dispatch of an air valve from chassis GAW-3, replaced by a suction chamber from chassis 20-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | x7960 N/W. - Hs. Rm Br/G14/G.10-9-34. re.Chassis No. GAW-3. Sales (C) We are sending you to-day, the air valve removed from the above car, which we understand you wish to see. We replaced this with… | ||
| scan0229 | Dispatch of an air valve removed from chassis GAW-3 and replaced with a suction chamber from chassis 20-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | COPY: X7960 N/W - Hs. Br/G14/G.10.9.34. Re Chassis No. GAW-3. Sales (C). We are sending you to-day, the air valve removed from the above car, which we understand you wish to see. We replaced this with… | ||
| scan0230 | Stuck Special Air Valve on car GAW-3, which caused power loss. | ||
| View original record | S/W........Hs. Rny x7960 C20/D18.9.34. Re: Special Air Valve on GAW-3. This car lost all its power the other day and I found the air valve had stuck down quite hard. I attempted to clean it to get to… | ||
| scan0231 | The replacement of a standard valve with a special valve on chassis GAW-3. | ||
| View original record | Rm x7960 S/W.......Rm. C1/D21.9.34. Re: Chassis GAW-3 - Sales (C). Br/G14/G.10.9.34. The attached of course refers to the standard valve which N. removed when putting in your special valve. C. Att: 1. | ||
| scan0232 | Modifications required for a Wor's 20/25 HP Car to standardize parts. | ||
| View original record | 75770 To RHC. Hs/Rm/9/KW.24.10.34. Wor's 20/25 HP. Car. We have to carry out the following work on Wor's car to bring it into line with the engine mounting which we have standardised. Will you please… | ||
| scan0233 | Removal of special features from car GLN-60 before its sale. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. C to H.H. [Struck through] Rm [Handwritten] re- GLN-60 - ex Lp Cx6/KW9.11.34. As you know, Lp is now using a Bentley . GLN-60 has a number of special features, and we would be glad to know… | ||
| scan0234 | Modifications to car GLN-60, which has experimental engine parts, to make it suitable for sale. | ||
| View original record | x960 W/S - Cx. c. to Hn. Hs/Rm.12/KW.12.11.34. Re GLN-60. Ex Lp. Replying to Cx.6/KW.9.11.34. Most of the experimental parts fitted to GLN-60 are concentrated in the engine. We think that if the unit… | ||
| scan0235 | Private letter from Lp. to Hs. proposing to fit a redundant 'gutty' 25 HP engine into car GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | Private. S/W. To Hs from Lp. Dear Hs, I gather GLN-60 is coming up to Derby to be made standard. If you had a redundant "gutty" 25 HP engine to slip into this car and the Administration agreed to… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter agreeing to proposals for engine alterations on a chassis and requesting a cost and time estimate for the work. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. C to Hm. re- GLN-60- ex Lp. Hs/Rm12/KW12.11.34. Cx8/KW13.11.34. We agree to your proposals regarding making alterations to the present engine of this chassis, and should be glad if you… | ||
| scan0237 | Response regarding a request for a 'gutty' 25 HP engine and a proposal to modify a GLN-60 unit for sale. | ||
| View original record | X7960 W/S - Lp. Hs/Rm.31/KW.15.11.34. Dear Lp., Replying to your note addressed to Hs. of 13.11.34. I do not think there is such an animal as a "gutty" 25 HP. engine. Anyhow, we have nothing of the… | ||
| scan0238 | Non-standard parts on chassis GLN-60 and required changes. | ||
| View original record | To Hd, x7960 Hs/Rm.21/KW.16.11.34. Chassis GLN-60. Ex Lp. We attach copy of a note from Cx. on this car, and a copy of our reply, Hs/Rm.20/KW.16.11.34 Cx8/KW13.11.34 On going over the specification of… | ||
| scan0239 | Necessary specification changes to the camshaft and timing gears for chassis GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Hm. c. to Hd. X 7960 Hs/Rm.20/KW.16.11.34. Chassis GLN-60: Ex Lp. Referring to Cx.8/KW.13.11.34. We have now gone further into the specification of this unit and find that in addition… | ||
| scan0240 | Ordering and fitting a second Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear to chassis GUB-V, and manufacturing additional levers. | ||
| View original record | X5770 To RHC. HS/FJH.11/KW.19.11.34. Marles Steering Gear for Wor's Car. We have ordered a second Marles Type L.7 Steering Gear which we want to be fitted to Wor's car, Chassis GUB-V. Will you please… | ||
| scan0241 | Testing a new clutch, suggesting using company cars rather than demonstration or Trials cars. | ||
| View original record | ->E/W ...Hs/Rm. c.c. to Wor: E. ----- C18/C20.11.34 Hs/Rm19/KW15.11.34 Sg. and I have discussed this matter and we shall be very pleased to try out this clutch but we do not think we should use Trials… | ||
| scan0242 | New clutch fitment, steering adjustments, and the reallocation of hydraulic jacks and a bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to SG. c. to Wor. c. to E. X 796 D Hs/R1.16/KW.22.11.34. Replying to C1&C.20.11.34, we note that you agree to have the new type clutch on your car. We are preparing the necessary parts and… | ||
| scan0243 | The chassis GLG-5, requesting the fitting of an improved clutch and a lower steering ratio. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg Copy to Wor. Sg7/E23.11.34 The chassis number of the 20/25 allotted to me is GLG-5. I am advising you of this because of the one or two semi-experimental features such as improved… | ||
| scan0244 | Confirming preparation of an altered steering ratio and improved clutch for chassis GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor: Hs/Rm.25/KW.26.11.34. Replying to Sg.7/E.23.11.34. We note that your Chassis No. is GLG-5, and are preparing the altered steering ratio and improved clutch for this… | ||
| scan0245 | The fitting of Jackall jacks and a stabilising bumper to an experimental coachwork car, GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | x7960 RM. at W. Hn6/I/26-11-34. Dictated 24-11-34. With reference to the Jackall jacks and stabilising bumper you supplied to Ev., after our talk on Friday, I find that both had actually been fitted… | ||
| scan0246 | Request to prepare and fit an improved 20/25 HP flywheel and clutch to trial cars for London traffic testing. | ||
| View original record | x7900 To RHC. Hs/Rm. 21/KW. 28.11.34. 20/25 HP. Improved Clutch. We have run several 10,000 miles tests with the new 20/25 flywheel and clutch to N. Sch.3948. We now want some experience of it in… | ||
| scan0247 | Modifications and observations for experimental car GZU-24, including a new clutch and bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W....Hs/Rm e. to Sg. Wor. F ----- C15/C26.11.34 Hs/Rm16/KW22.11.34 I note you are preparing the necessary parts for the new type clutch which is to be fitted to my car (GZU-24). Sg. agrees to… | ||
| scan0248 | Testing of jacks and a harmonic stabilising bumper on a 20/25 HP Car, chassis GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. 47960 HS/Rm.6/KW.29.11.34. 20/25 HP. Car - GZU-24. Replying to C15/C.26.11.34. We should like you to make a point of having the car jacked up as frequently as is… | ||
| scan0249 | Testing jacks and a stabilising bumper on a 20/25 HP car, No. GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | S/W...Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. Wor. E. x7960 C2/C30.11.34 Re 20/25 h.p.Car No. GZU-24. I note the test you would like made in respect of these jacks and I will arrange accordingly, advising you of the results… | ||
| scan0250 | Return of a bumper bar removed from the GZU-24 experimental car. | ||
| View original record | x 7960 25108 W for Rm. L8/F2/7-12-34. Re GZU-24 Experimental Car. We are returning to you today the bumper bar which we removed from the front of the above car. The fittings are being removed at a… | ||
| scan0251 | The return of a bumper bar and the dispatch of fittings for chassis GZU 24. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. L7960 LE8/C/8.12.34. Re Chassis No. GZU 24. I returned the bumper bar ex the above car to you yesterday. The fittings which are on the chassis I will get taken off as soon as we can get… | ||
| scan0252 | High compression head for a 20/25 Continental Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To Wor. Hs/Rm.9/KW.12.12.34. High Compression Head. 20/25 Continental Trials Car. With reference to Tr.6/D.11.12.34. We recommend that we should wait to hear Sr's comments on the head we have… | ||
| scan0253 | Inquiry regarding the expected dispatch of parts for car GAW-3, referencing GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. Re GZU-24. I shall be interested to know when you expect to be sending the bits for my car. There are one or two things on GAW-3 that I would like to change over, but I do not want to… | ||
| scan0254 | Note about using up all available forgings for the new type flywheel and clutch, with a 3-4 week delay for new stock. | ||
| View original record | x7960 W/S - C. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.19/KW.3.1.35. GZU-24. C23/C.31.12.34. We found that we had used up all the forgings available for the new type flywheel and clutch. We have therefore had to put some… | ||
| scan0255 | Requesting the fitting of a new type of clutch to Wor's car, detailing the necessary modifications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x7960 Hs/Rm.17/KW.3.1.35. Wor's Car. In addition to the parts that we have already asked you to prepare for Wor's car, he has made a request that we should fit the new type of clutch if this… | ||
| scan0256 | Delay in new flywheel and clutch parts, and an inquiry about the readiness of parts for a steering experiment. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. [Handwritten signature: Rm] C13/C7.1.35 Re GZU-24. Hs/Rm19/KW3.1.35 I note that the parts for the new flywheel and clutch will not be ready for three or four weeks. What about the steering… | ||
| scan0257 | Communication regarding the delayed readiness of steering pieces for car GZU-24, to be sent with the flywheel. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x7960 Hs/Rm.12/KW. 8.1.35. Re GZU-24. Replying to C13/C. 7.1.35. The steering pieces are not quite ready for your car. We will send them along at the same time as the flywheel. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0258 | Request to supply one 25 HP carburetter complete for car GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | x7960 To Mr. Rushworth. Hs/GR.7/KW.11.1.35: Will you please supply 1 25 HP. Carburetter complete for GUB-5, Mr. Wormald's Car. Hs/G.Ratcliffe: | ||
| scan0259 | Road test and initial impressions of the Marles Type Steering system on a car. | ||
| View original record | Rm x2960 To Hs. from Sg. re Marles Type Steering Sg5/E17.1.35 Copy to Wor. on Wor's Car. With the wet roads and half light, i.e. between daylight and dark, it was not possible to make a very useful… | ||
| scan0260 | Request to try fitting a side steering tube to Wor's car, GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | +7960 To RHC. Hs/FJH.3/KW.18.1.35. Marles Steering on Wor's Car. We wish to try a side steering tube on Wor's car, GUB-5, with limited movement and increased set up load to Ex.16585/6/7/8/9, as has… | ||
| scan0261 | Seeking feedback on Marles Type Steering and proposing a conversion. | ||
| View original record | HS To Wor. from Sg. re Marles Type Steering on your Car. Copy to Hs. Referring to Sg5/E17.1.35 I should be interested to hear what you think of this steering after having now used the car for a couple… | ||
| scan0262 | Personal review and initial feedback on the Marles Type Steering system. | ||
| View original record | Secret x7960 W/S. Sg. from Wor. Copy to Hs. Wory_T1.2.35. Re Marles Type Steering on my car. Sg10/E30.1.35. Unfortunately I have done very little driving with the car except backwards and forwards to… | ||
| scan0263 | Lower ratio of Marles Type Steering on a car and plans for comparison. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to WoR. x7960 Hs/Rm.2/KW.2.2.35. Marles Type Steering on WoR's car. Replying to Sg.10/E.30.1.35. The steering on this car is of a lower ratio and we think a better compromise… | ||
| scan0264 | Flywheel and shorter pendulum lever for Cowen's Car, chassis GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. L 7960 Hs/Rn.28/KW.13.2.35. Cowen's Car - GZU-24. This is to confirm that you will have the flywheel and shorter pendulum lever ready for this car next week. Will you please advise me when you… | ||
| scan0265 | Arranging the shipment of a new clutch, flywheel, and shorter pendulum lever to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | X7960 W/S - C. Hs/Rm.27/KW.13.2.35. GZU-24. Further to Hs/Rm.12/KW.8.135. We are arranging to send the latest type clutch and flywheel and the shorter pendulum lever to Cricklewood next week. They can… | ||
| scan0266 | Confirming the dispatch of a latest type clutch, flywheel and shorter pendulum lever to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm Rm x7960 C4/C14.2.35 Re GZU-24. Thanks for your Hs/Rm27/KW13.2.35 from which I note that you will be sending the latest type clutch and flywheel and the shorter pendulum lever to Cricklewood… | ||
| scan0267 | Despatch of Ferodo clutch linings for car GZU24 to the Cricklewood Depot. | ||
| View original record | To D/EP. from RHC/CEP. c.c. G.M. c. Hs/Rm. Handwritten: K7960 Handwritten: Rm RHC/CEP.1/BC.2.3.35. O/54105 LIGHT TYPE FLYWHEEL FOR C's CAR No. GZU24. We are, this morning, sending into the Despatch… | ||
| scan0268 | Steering improvements and exhaust issues for the GAE-20 Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | +260 To Hs/Rm. HS/FD.20/KW.21.3.35. GAE-20. Trials Car. We have improved the steering onthe above car by reducing the load on the cross steering tube from 10 lbs. to 6 lbs. At the same time we changed… | ||
| scan0269 | The steering effort on car GAE-20 and proposing a modification. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x260 Hs/Rn.5/KW.21.3.35. GAE-20. We have gone over the steering on this car and should like your opinion as to whether it is passably light for London conditions in its present state. It… | ||
| scan0270 | Excessive play and an annoying rattle from the exhaust pipe sliding joint on the GAE-20 Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Hs/Rm. 4260 Hs/Rm.11/KW.22.3.35. GAE-20 Trials Car. We have recently had this car in our hands, and observed that there was excessive play in the exhaust pipe sliding joint, causing an… | ||
| scan0271 | Requesting rectification of a fault on Trials Car GAE-20. | ||
| View original record | W/N - Br. 476D Hs/Rm.10/KW.22.3.35. GAE-20 Trials Car. Attached is a note on this car. Will you please look into the matter and rectify the fault complained of. Hs/Rm. Att: Hs/FD.20/KW.21.3.35. | ||
| scan0272 | Trial and comparison of cars with chassis numbers GAE-19 and GAE-20. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm Rm C8/C22.3.35 Re Chassis No. GAE-20. Hs/Rm5/KW21.3.35 ------- I will, as requested, try GAE-20. I shall be taking over my car No. GAE-19 today and will compare it with GAE-20 and let you… | ||
| scan0273 | Arranging for experimental body insulation work on a car with chassis number GAE-20. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. X260 Hs/Rm.9/KW.25.3.35. Chassis No. GAE-20. C8/C.22.3.35. Some of our experimental people will be in London in the immediate future on body insulation work and I should like them to try your… | ||
| scan0274 | Complaint regarding poor brakes and a transmission rattle on a new 20/25 saloon car. | ||
| View original record | HS x560 x To Wor. from Sg. Copy to Hs.E.EP. re GSF-4. Sg11/E1.4.35 I used the above car, which is our new 20/25 saloon, this week-end. I found that the brakes were definitely very poor and, on taking… | ||
| scan0275 | Arrival and investigation of car GSF-4 in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Wor. E. EP. X560 Wor2/R.4.4.35. Re: GSF-4. Has Bn. brought this car to Derby yet please ? When it does arrive and you have carried out your investigations, will you kindly let me know what we… | ||
| scan0276 | 20/25HP Trials Car (GSF-4) returned for inefficient brakes and a second gear rattle. | ||
| View original record | +560 By Hs ✓ SFT Gowers from Mx. Mx13/T5.4.35. GSF-4. 20/25HP Trials Car. As a result of a complaint made by Sg. this car has been returned to the Works for - (1) Inefficient Brakes. (2) Rattle on… | ||
| scan0277 | Brake and transmission issues on chassis GSF-4, proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | Wor c. Hs E Mv EP10/MH.5.4.35 re Chassis No. GSF-4 ------------------ With reference to your Wor2/R4.4.35, dealing with Sgll/El.4.35. We find the car had arrived at the Works yesterday morning, and… | ||
| scan0278 | Oil leakage issue with the axle pivot on the 20/25 model and recommending further tests. | ||
| View original record | x560 Rm To Wor. from E. E.6/HP.11.4.35. c. Hs. By. EP. Mx. re GSF-4. Replying to your memo Wor.2/R.4.4.35, in connection with the points raised in Sg.11/E.1.4.35, we deal with these as follows:- (1)… | ||
| scan0279 | Potential improvements to the 20/25 chassis steering and back axle. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - E.6/HP.11.4.35. (2) 20/25 Steering. We have always been mystified that the 25-HP. steering should be so heavy relative to the Phantom, having regard to the scale effect of the two chassis,… | ||
| scan0280 | Note on reducing coachwork noise with felt lining and addressing a gearbox rattle issue. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 3 - E.6/HP.11.4.35. as well as the rear seat boards are lined out with felt in a manner in which we have found effective in recent experiments, the amplifying effect of this type of coachwork… | ||
| scan0281 | Improvements to a car's steering due to a reduced cross steering tube poundage and a shorter pendulum lever. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x560 Hs/Rm.13/KW.11.4.35. Re GAE-19. m x550 Replying to C3/C.10.4.35. Your car has the reduced cross steering tube poundage as well as the shorter pendulum lever. At the moment we think the… | ||
| scan0282 | Oil leak from the steering pivot on a 20/25 HP trials car and a subsequent modification. | ||
| View original record | GRAY How does this intermediate scheme compare with what is on the Bentley BY. 2/G.O.4.35. Rm. +560 Mx. F. Hs. EP. Sft. G. For. GSF-4. 20/25 HP. TRIALS CAR - RE; OIL LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF STEERING… | ||
| scan0283 | Oil leak from the steering pivot on a 20/25HP trials car, GSF-4. | ||
| View original record | x560 [REDACTED] from Mx. Mx8/T9.4.35. GSF-4. 20/25HP TRIALS CAR. RE.OIL LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF STEERING PIVOT. With reference to your BY2/G8.4.35, the modification you refer to of stiffening the lower… | ||
| scan0284 | Steering feel on a 20/25 model, requesting a shorter pendulum lever for testing. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: P.Rm R.Dodd x560 Please have this lever despatched Rm S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. 20/25 Steerings. Sg11/E15.4.35 Referring to Hs/Rm.15/KW.10.4.35 I had my new 20/25 out this week-end and… | ||
| scan0285 | Feedback and issues with a chassis after a 650-mile test drive, focusing on brakes, steering, and fuel consumption. | ||
| View original record | H3 X560 To Wor. from Sg. Copy to C. E. H. re My New 20/25. Sg16/E25.4.35 During Easter I went a little trip of about 650 miles and, generally speaking, was delighted with the chassis with the… | ||
| scan0286 | Customer complaints about reduced petrol consumption with a new carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Sg. Sg15/E25.4.35 - 2 - You will remember that, when this new carburetter was introduced, we raised the question of petrol consumption and we were assured that we were not going to lose… | ||
| scan0287 | Request to dispatch an experimental 25 HP Pendulum lever to Cricklewood for fitting to Mr. Sidgreaves' car. | ||
| View original record | X560 To G/Mt. from Hs/FD. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.16/KW.26.4.35. Will you please despatch 1. Experimental 25 HP. Pendulum lever to Cricklewood, for fitting to Mr. Sidgreaves' car. Hs/FD. | ||
| scan0288 | Dispatching a short type pendulum lever for a 25 HP car and a potential fitting issue. | ||
| View original record | To Br. from Hs/FD. x560 Hs/FD.13/KW.26.4.35. We are to-day despatching a short type pendulum lever for use on Sg's 25 HP. car. When fitting, will you also have the spring movement in the s.s. tube… | ||
| scan0289 | Responding to feedback on a new 20/25 HP chassis, addressing brake performance, oil leakage, and proposed improvements. | ||
| View original record | +560 Sg. from Wor. e. to S. o. to H. c. to Hs. Worl/R.29.4.35. Re: Your new 20/25 - Sg16/E25.4.35. I note from the first paragraph of your memo that during Easter you went a little trip of about 650… | ||
| scan0290 | Modifications including 35° angle cams, servo components, steering, and petrol consumption for a 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Worl/R.29.4.35. (3) Ball bearing servo bridge. (4) Non-fading servo linings. The most important of these modifications is (1) 35° angle cams. The Test Department had a pair of these handed to them… | ||
| scan0291 | Carburetter modification, brake thumping, and steering 'joggling' issues. | ||
| View original record | -3- The carburetter on your new car was modified in London after the chassis left the Works. We should, therefore, like an opportunity of going over it, and to enable us to do this we are sending to… | ||
| scan0292 | Car modifications, specifically a special cam, and petrol consumption results. | ||
| View original record | HS +569 Rm To Wor. from Sg. re My Now 20/25 - GLG-5. Copy to E.Hs. Sg9/E1.5.35 Many thanks for Worl/R.29.4.35. Dealing with the brakes, I find that Cx. had already made arrangements to fit the special… | ||
| scan0293 | Fitting a special cam and other modifications to car GSF-4, and investigating petrol consumption. | ||
| View original record | 4560 Sg. from Wor. c. to E. c. to Hs. Wor6/R.2.5.35. Re: Your New 20/25 H.P. Sg9/E1.5.35. I note that Cx. has already made arrangements to fit the special cam to GSF-4, and, therefore, we are… | ||
| scan0294 | Improvements fitted to a new 20/25 HP car, model GLG.5, and discussing its performance. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rm 2560 Sg from Wor. [Struck through] er to C. [Struck through] er to Hs. c. to Hs. Wor2/R.7.5.35. Re: Your new 20/25 H.P. - GLG.5. You will no doubt know that we have now fitted up your… | ||
| scan0295 | Performance and issues of a 20/25 HP car after a test drive. | ||
| View original record | HS x560 To Wor. from Sg. re My new 20/25 HP. Sg17/E8.5.35 Copy to C.H.Hs. GLO-5. JLR. Thanks for Wor2/R.7.5.35. I had the car out over this last week-end and altogether ran a distance of 325 miles, a… | ||
| scan0296 | Customer feedback on reduced petrol mileage with a new carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To Wcr. From Sg. Sg17/HS.5.35 - 2 - I hope you will understand that I am not worrying about the petrol consumption from any other point of view than the customer's, and it appears to be quite evident… | ||
| scan0297 | Internal memorandum acknowledging a query regarding the New 20/25 HP car, model GLG.5. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Wor. c. to C. c. to F. c. to Hs. c. to JLN. Wor12/R.9.5.35. Re: Your New 20/25 H.P. GLG.5. Your Sg17/HS.5.5.35. is having my immediate attention, and I will write you later relative to the… | ||
| scan0298 | Lightened clutch operation scheme on car GAE-19 and its potential for standardization. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. C7/C17.5.35 With reference to the arrangement on the clutch of GAE-19, whereby the operation is lightened, you were going to consider whether this scheme should be persevered with,… | ||
| scan0299 | Servo squeaks and judder on a 20/25 model, and a plan for testing new linings. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Sg. c. to JLE. c. to EP. c. to LA. Hs/Gry.3/KW. 20.5.35. 20/25 Servo Squeaks. During a short run we had on your car on the Barnett by-pass it was obvious that a bad servo squeak was present… | ||
| scan0300 | Summary of issues and views concerning Sgt's Trials Car, focusing on brake squeak and petrol consumption. | ||
| View original record | Copy. x560 Wor. EP2/MHS21.5.35. Re G1G-5 - Sg's Trials Car. With reference to your Worll/R9.5.35, and dealing with the correspondence attached, I have as far as possible collected the views of the… | ||
| scan0301 | Carburettor issues, including flushing, flooding, and mixture control, along with proposals for investigation and modification. | ||
| View original record | (2) Contd. Using the standard S.U. Carburetter. Immediate investigation and improvements to the present carburetter should be pushed. Absence of some form of mixture control plays an important part.… | ||
| scan0302 | Typed memorandum page discussing ongoing investigations into carburetter design issues and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | Contd:-3- (3) Contd:- The flexible pipe to the carburetter seems to be a possible offender in harbouring foreign matter, or producing it by action of the perte petrol. Further investigations… | ||
| scan0303 | Brake performance after fitting new servo liners to chassis No. GLG 5. | ||
| View original record | CARY x560 ~~Sg.~~ Copy to Hs/Gry. ~~Copy to EP.~~ ~~Copy to LH.~~ LE13/C/23.5.35. Re Chassis No. GLG 5. Your Car. In accordance with Hs/Gry3/KW20.5.35., "N" have fitted a new pair of servo liners. We… | ||
| scan0304 | Reconsideration of a successful modification for the standard chassis, while noting concerns about clutch slippage. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x560 Hs/Rm.4/KW.23.5.35. Replying to C7/C.17.5.35. In view of the success of this arrangement in your car, we will reconsider its application to the standard chassis. There is no doubt,… | ||
| scan0305 | Logistics of swapping cars to examine a flooding carburettor. | ||
| View original record | +560 S/W.......Wor. c. to Hs/Rm C16/C29.5.35 Sg. suggested that we should swop cars one week-end. Rm. has now telephoned to say that he wants my car to examine the carburettor thoroughly and see if… | ||
| scan0306 | Brief typed memo regarding arrangements for a car collection and a potential exchange. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. 4560 Hs/Rn.36/KW.29.5.35. With reference to collecting your car, I think Wor. is waiting for you to make some arrangements with him with regard to an exchange of cars. Therefore I am not… | ||
| scan0307 | Proposal for modifying an engine unit to a large bore specification for Wor's Car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.20/KW.30.5.35. X560 Modification to the Engine Unit in Wor's Car. We are proposing to convert the engine unit in Wor's car to a large bore. Being a 20/25, when we increase the bore it is… | ||
| scan0308 | Listing required modifications for an air silencer, carburetter controls, and petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.20/KW.30.5.35. (6) Air silencer as on 18-G-IV, but this to be fitted as a permanent job, securely supported, etc. We should like you to make a sketch of what you propose to do with this. As… | ||
| scan0309 | Arrangement of a loaner car from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | W/S. o. from Wor. c. to Hs/Rm. Wor18/R.30.5.35. C16/C29.5.35. We do not want you to be without a car, and, therefore, instead of the Experimental Dept. sending for your car this week, we will leave… | ||
| scan0310 | Borrowing a car from the trials department while another vehicle is investigated for a fault. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Wor. c. to Hs/Rm C13/C31.5.35 Thanks for your Wor18/R30.5.35, contents of which I have duly noted. If it is inconvenient to the Experimental Dept. to lend me a car, I can quite well do without… | ||
| scan0311 | Availability of an experimental car and the collection of a Graham-Paige for investigation. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Wor. X560 Hs/Rn.10/KW.1.6.36. 25 HP. Carburetters. Replying to C.13/C.31.5.35. The experimental car which we hoped to lend you while we were working on your own car will not be… | ||
| scan0312 | Requesting an update on the likely delivery date for a car being prepared for someone in London. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Wor2/R.1.6.35. C's Car - C13/C31.5.35. You have a copy of the above memo, and perhaps you will let me know when you are likely to deliver the car in London, which you are preparing for him.… | ||
| scan0313 | Brief memo regarding a car handed over to Wyman and a request for its return date. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm +560 Rm C11/C4.6.35 Re GAE-19. My car was duly handed over to Wyman yesterday. Perhaps you will please let me know when you can let me have it back. C. | ||
| scan0314 | Short memo confirming a telephone conversation regarding car arrangements and an inspection of Major Monro's carburettor. | ||
| View original record | S/W...Hs/Grylls GRY x560 C13/C5.6.35 With reference to our conversation on the telephone this afternoon, it will not be necessary for you to send me up a car. With regard to the carburettor for Major… | ||
| scan0315 | Telegram arranging for the collection of a carburetter arriving at St. Pancras station. | ||
| View original record | X560 CRAWFORD. FULHAM 6678. LONDON. ARRIVING FIVE O'CLOCK ST. PANCRAS ATTEND SIDGREAVES' CARBURETTER. ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE TO BE ON HAND. WHYMAN, ROYCAR. 6.6.35. | ||
| scan0316 | Communication confirming work on a car, including a carburettor comparison and adjustments to steering shocks and governor control. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. +560 Hs/Rm.20/KW.7.6.35. Confirming our telephone conversation, we will let you have your car back immediately after the holidays. We have made a complete comparison of your present… | ||
| scan0317 | Telegram regarding the dispatch of a SGS carburettor by train from St Pancras. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay AM s. 1 d. 0 TIME OF RECEIPT TS From... No. 109 Office Stamp: DERBY 17 JUNE 35 11 30 AM STATION To 11.32d If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part… | ||
| scan0318 | Telegram received by telephone confirming the dispatch of a carburetter by train. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. Wyman. x560 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 11-49 Date: 7-6-35 To: Roycar By: Rob from: St Pancras 11-2 12 [illegible crossed out word] Rowbottom Sgs carburetter… | ||
| scan0319 | Removal of a carburetter from chassis GLG 5 and borrowing a temporary replacement from GOH 12. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. x560 LE1/C/7.6.35. x560 Wyman. Re Chassis No. GLG 5 Sg. We have removed the carburetter from the above car and sent it up to you by passenger train this morning, wiring you the time of… | ||
| scan0320 | Investigation report into the cause of carburetter flooding on a 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. A Wor. c. to C. c. to E. c. to Dy. c. to Mx. 20/25 HP. Carburetter Flooding. An examination of Sg's car, which was available for our inspection at Lillie Hall in a flooding condition, indicated… | ||
| scan0321 | Fitting a new carburetter filter and investigations into flooding and petrol consumption on a specific car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Since it is going to be exceedingly difficult to ensure that the flexible pipe is perfectly clean, the filter recently designed to be located at the carburetter end of the flexible pipe seems to… | ||
| scan0322 | Return of GAE-19, a carburettor comparison, and a modification to reduce steering shocks. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. Rm x560 C2/C12.6.35 Re GAE-19. Hs/Rm20/KW7.6.35 I note you will be returning GAE-19. immediately after the holidays. I also note that you have been able to make a complete comparison… | ||
| scan0323 | Correspondence regarding the return of Chassis GAE-19, delays with a filter pipe, and a future service visit. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. x560 HS/Rm.7/KW.13.6.35. Chassis GAE-19. We are returning your car to you to-day. It has taken longer to produce the filter than we anticipated because it is… | ||
| scan0324 | Arranging for consumption tests and the fitting of a new carburetter on Sir Banister Fletcher's car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Br. X560 Hs/Gry.16/KW. 21.6.35. Thank you for your memo. re Sir Banister Fletcher's car. We have arranged for someone to be at Cricklewood early on Monday morning so as to have the… | ||
| scan0325 | Confirmation of a telegram sent to Derby requesting a petrol pipe and filter for chassis GAE-19. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 145N (6 Bks.) (33535 17-8-32) J.H., Ltd. Telegrams : "SILVAGOST, CRICKLE, LONDON." x560 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT TO YOU THIS DAY BY ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, Chassis No. GAE-19 CLAREMONT ROAD,… | ||
| scan0326 | Instructions for fitting the latest type of servo to Wor's Car, chassis GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/Std. 4560 Hs/FJH.18/KW.17.7.35. Servo for Wor's Car. When Wor's car, chassis GUB-5, comes into the shop to have the large bore unit fitted, will you please fit the latest type of… | ||
| scan0327 | Modifications to the isolated change gear lever on a Wor's Car, Chassis CUB-5. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x560 Hs/FJH.4/KW.30.8.35. Isolated Change Gear Lever on Wor's Car, Chassis CUB-5. The Design Dept. suggest that a contributory cause of the unsatisfactory operation of the isolated change gear… | ||
| scan0328 | Confirmation of a proposal to alter the car's suspension by redesigning the road springs. | ||
| View original record | To Wor: X530 Hs/Rm.15/KW.6.9.35. Suspension of your Car. This is to confirm that we are proposing to tackle the suspension of your car by altering the design of the road springs. It will take us three… | ||
| scan0329 | Problem with a car's suspension and the lead time for new springs. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from Wor. Rm x560 Wor3/T9.9.35. Suspension on my car Hs/Rm15/KW6.9.35. So glad that you are tackling this problem of Road Springs and I am glad that you agree with me, because I have never been… | ||
| scan0330 | Request to construct a rig to test 25 HP and Bentley steerings due to seizing issues. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Hs/W.Bell. Hs/FJH.18/KW.16.9.35. Rig for Testing 25 HP. Steerings. Considerable trouble is being experienced on production with seizing of 25 HP. and Bentley steerings, so we wish to have a… | ||
| scan0331 | List of parts to be prepared for a 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | +560 To RHC. HS/FD.14/KW.17.9.35. Sg's 20/25 HP. Car. Will you please have the following parts prepared for Sg's car :- (1) Cylinder block and set of 3.5" pistons. (2) Alum. liner underneath block,… | ||
| scan0332 | Requesting three standard big bore blocks for specific cars and a test unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x560 Hs/Rm.21/KW. 23.9.35. Big Bore 20/25's. Now that 21-G-IV is going to France with a non-spread centres big bore unit, we are going to be short of 20/25 standard centres big bore blocks.… | ||
| scan0333 | Test drive report and performance feedback on the Large Bore 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Wor. from Sg; re Large Bore 20/25. Sg3/E14.10.35 Copy to E.Hs. C & Cx. I was very much interested to try your car over the week-end and I ran it a distance of nearly 200 miles. I was very… | ||
| scan0334 | The urgent modification of the suspension on car GUB-5 (Wor's Car). | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x560 Hs/Les.14/KW.14.10.35. GUB-5 (Wor's Car). The above car is coming over to our Dept. immediately for attention to the suspension. Wor. is very dissatisfied with the car from this point of… | ||
| scan0335 | Feedback letter discussing the performance of a Large Bore 20/25 model, covering its engine, steering, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | Secret Sg. from Wor. Copy to C.C.m. Copy to E. H. X560 WorS/T15.10.35. Re Large Bore 20/25. Thanks for your Sg3/E14.10.35. I am glad you were pleased with the engine in my car, it really is good, and… | ||
| scan0336 | Correcting previous specifications for work on a car regarding the cylinder head, induction pipe and exhaust manifold. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. K560 Hs/Std.18/KW.18.10.35. On previous specifications sent through for work to be done on Sg's car when it comes in, there has been no mention of which cylinder head and induction pipe are to… | ||
| scan0337 | Unsafe steering on chassis GUB-5 and the requirement to fit a new Spectre type Marles gear. | ||
| View original record | 4560 To RHC. HS/FJH.16/KW.21.10.35. Steering on Wor's Car - Chassis GUB-5. Now that low rating springs have been fitted to the above car, the steering has become so bad as to be unsafe. We wish to fit… | ||
| scan0338 | Customer's request to have a geared starter motor fitted during a car changeover. | ||
| View original record | x560 To RHC. Hs/Rm. 25/KW. 6.11.35. Sg's car will be here for the changeover on Monday. He has expressed a wish to have the geared starter motor fitted, we presume that this will be possible. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0339 | The wheels from Mr. Gowen's car, proposing to send them to the Test Department. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. Rm x130 C13/C11.11.35 Re GOH-28..Mr.Gowen's Car. Thanks for your Hs/Rm2/KW8.11.35 from which I note you have no use for the wheels off this car. We have no use for them in London so I… | ||
| scan0340 | Detonation issue on a big bore Bentley with an experimental ignition governor. | ||
| View original record | 4560 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.18/KW.23.11.35. Your car will be ready on Monday. With regard to the detonation on the big bore Bentley, as we told you, we had an experimental ignition governor on this… | ||
| scan0341 | List of undesirable features and required actions for Chassis GLG-5, also referred to as Sg's Car. | ||
| View original record | Y560 To Hs/FD. Hs/Rm.1/KW.25.11.35. Chassis GLG-5. Sg's Car. The following undesirable features were noticed on Sg's car :- (1) The fan is very noisy particularly when the radiator shutters are… | ||
| scan0342 | Request for a replacement faulty petrol pump for chassis No. GLG 5 Sg's car. | ||
| View original record | x560 P Bowering Please send replacement RC6/L/2.12.35. Rm LH. to W. Experimental Dept. RM. Re: Chassis No. GLG 5 Sg's car. File Herewith please find faulty petrol pump, removed from the above car.… | ||
| scan0343 | Of goods forwarded for a faulty S.U. petrol pump returned for replacement. | ||
| View original record | RR 426 S (LH) (50 Bks.) (H3/5562 21/6/35)—D.H. & C. Ltd. . ADVICE. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. S(LH) G/F 10843 Lillie Hall, Seagrave Road, Fulham, LONDON, S.W.6. MEMO. OF GOODS FORWARDED Date: 2/12/35 To: W We… | ||
| scan0344 | The readiness of a hypoid axle to coordinate its fitting with an automatic Stromberg carburettor. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x560 Hs/Rm.2/KW.7.12.35. We want to fit an automatic Stromberg to Wor's car, but are refraining from doing so until we can do the axle at the same time. Will you please let me know when the… | ||
| scan0345 | Dispatch of a replacement S.U. fuel pump for Sg's car, chassis GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | W/Lillie Hall - RC. x560 Hs/Bwg.9/KW.10.12.35. Sg's Car - GLG-5. RC.6/L/2.12.35. Fuel Pump. We are despatching to you to-day 1. S.U. This is a replacement for Sg's car. Will you please see that the… | ||
| scan0346 | The inspection of a petrol pump removed from vehicle GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | x560 W/Lillie Hall - RC. Hs/Bwg.13/KW.11.12.35. Petrol Pump removed from GLG-5. We are in receipt of the above pump and shall be pleased if you will let us know the nature of the complaint. So far we… | ||
| scan0347 | Faulty and noisy petrol pump removed from car GLG 5. | ||
| View original record | LH. to W. Hs./BWG. x560 [Signature] BOWERING RG2/L/12.12.35. Re: Petrol Pump removed from GLG 5. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - File The above pump was returned to you because the half nearest the engine… | ||
| scan0348 | Requesting a changeover of engine components between two cars to test starting schemes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x560 Hs/Rm.15/KW.17.12.35. Stromberg Carburetters. Further to our discussion with Wor. yesterday; will you please change the head, induction pipe and exhaust system complete off Wor's car on… | ||
| scan0349 | Concerns about engine water temperature and the need to increase radiation to prevent overheating in production cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re GLG-5. Sg4/E17.12.35 Copy to Wor.E. Referring to my Sg11/E16.12.35 there is one point that I omitted to mention and that is that I noticed the temperature of the water is… | ||
| scan0350 | Performance report of a 25/30 engine fitted to car GLG-5 following a 220-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. re GLG-5. Sgll/E16.12.35 Referring to the above which is fitted with the 25/30 engine, I had occasion to give the car a longish run of about 220 miles on… | ||
| scan0351 | High water temperatures due to altered radiator shutter or thermostat settings and considering a more efficient radiator. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. C. TO Wor. E. X500 Hs/Rm.26/KW.19.12.35. GLG-5. Replying to Sg.4/E.17.12.35. I think that the higher water temperatures which you are recording on this car must be due to the fact… | ||
| scan0352 | Instruction regarding the return of second-hand car No. GYZ 3 to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | X560 S/W. (Hs/Rm). Hn.2/MK.14.1.36. Second-hand Car No. GYZ. 3. As you have no use for the body of this car, please have the complete car returned to Lillie Hall at the earliest possible moment. Hn. | ||
| scan0353 | Testing of a Big Bore 20/25 HP with a Stromberg carburetter and issues with clutches. | ||
| View original record | +560 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/KW.17.1.36. Big Bore 20/25 HP. In the minutes of the last Conference at Derby a note was made that you wanted to try the big bore 20/25 fitted with the Stromberg… | ||
| scan0354 | Car's clutch judder and a planned modification at Thrupp & Maberley's or Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | S/W x360 To Rm. from Sg. re 25/30. Sg6/E21.1.36 Referring to Hs/Rm.2/KW.17.1.36 this is just to confirm that I understand you do not now need to have my car at Derby. As regards the clutch, the only… | ||
| scan0355 | Confirming a telephone conversation regarding a clutch modification that has seemingly resolved a starting issue. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor E. re GLG-5. Sg23/E27.1.36 This is to confirm conversation on the telephone to the effect that so far the modification introduced into the clutch last week appears… | ||
| scan0356 | Throttle sticking for a GUB-5 Stromberg Carburetter DB.42. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Rm. He/GR.2/JH.31.1.36. GUB-5 Stromberg Carburetter DB.42. Report on throttle sticking. This carburetter had a collection of minor faults all relative to the throttle sticking indirectly and… | ||
| scan0357 | Note specifying the car is running only on Shell No. 1 fuel. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/GR.2/JH.31.1.36. This car is running solely on Shell No. 1 fuel. Hs/G.Ratcliffe. | ||
| scan0358 | Confirming an appointment to meet with a car for comparison. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to C.Ex re 25/30. Sg1/E7.2.36 x 560 This is to confirm the appointment which we made yesterday for us to meet you with this car at the usual place on Friday next, the 14th, at 12… | ||
| scan0359 | Fitting of a roll rod to a customer's car to reduce swaying on corners. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. x560 Hs/Rm.9/KW.28.2.36. GUB-5. While we are changing the axle of your car we are taking advantage of the opportunity to fit the roll rod, to reduce the swaying on corners of which you… | ||
| scan0360 | Short typed memo confirming an appointment to test a car in London. | ||
| View original record | x560 W/S - C. Hs/Smth.11/KW.30.3.36. This is to confirm that I shall be in London to-morrow, the 31st inst., in order to test your car. I shall arrive at St. Pancras at 11.27 a.m., and understand that… | ||
| scan0361 | The weight of chassis GLG 5, including additional equipment and comparison to a similar model. | ||
| View original record | . Lillie Hall to W. Hs/Gry. GRY. Re: Chassis No. GLG 5. (Sg.) RC5/L/30.3.36. With reference to your memo Hs/Gry7/KW.28.3.36. The weight of the above car is 2 tons. 1 cwt. 2 qtrs. 21 lbs. ready for the… | ||
| scan0362 | Weight difference between two 20/25 HP cars, GLO-5 and GLO-2. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Sg. from Ha/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Hn. c. to BV. Ha/Rm.5/KW.8.4.36. 20/25 HP. Complete Car Weights. With reference to our comments on the 20/25 complete car weight at the last… | ||
| scan0363 | Enquiry for 3-speed gearbox parts. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X560 Hs/Rm.2/KW.6.5.36. 3-speed Parts for Sg's Gearbox. Sg. was enquiring when he might expect the 3-speed parts for his car. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0364 | The completion of gears for a 25/30HP 3 Speed Gearbox for Sg's Car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from RHC/WSC +560 RHC/WSC.7/EP.6.5.36 25/30HP 3 Speed Gearbox for Sg's Car In reply to Hs/Rm.2/KW. 6.5.36 we are urging all possible the completion of the gears in connection with the above,… | ||
| scan0365 | Complaints about faulty springing and steering on a 25/30 HP Trials car. | ||
| View original record | URGENT Hs/Rm C.E. BY Mr Wor EP14/MH.15.5.36 re 25/30 H.P.Car - COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY SPRINGING & STEERING - i.e. GUL-82 - TRIALS CAR (CONFIRMING OUR TALK AS REQUESTED) The above Trials car was… | ||
| scan0366 | Typed letter discussing a policy of fixing something weaker rather than stronger. | ||
| View original record | -2- and why not strengthen up. We have pointed out that we do not think this would be a satisfactory way of dealing with the trouble, our policy being to fix weaker if at all possible, which you now… | ||
| scan0367 | Compilation of feedback reports on the GUL-82 Trials Car, focusing on light springing and steering issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY S/W Ep re GUL-82 - Trials Car Cxl/KW14.4.36 With regard to our conversation over the telephone this morning, the following are extracts from the reports we are getting about this car, the volume… | ||
| scan0368 | Extract from a driver's report detailing issues with light steering and instability at high speeds. | ||
| View original record | -2- Extract from report from Driver Turner dated 9th May re run given to Mrs Maguire. "The chauffeur thought the steering too light at speed". With regard to the run I gave this car on Saturday last,… | ||
| scan0369 | Confirming the availability of parts for converting a gearbox from 4-speed to 3-speed. | ||
| View original record | X560 W/S - Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.19/KW.20.5.36. The pieces are now ready to convert your gearbox from 4 to 3 speed. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0370 | Customer feedback and proposed solutions for front suspension and steering on the 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to EP. X560 Hs/Rm.8/KW.21.5.36. GUL-82 - Trials Car. We note that the opinion of customers with reference to this car appears to be that… | ||
| scan0371 | Query asking about the time required for a car conversion and arranging to send the vehicle after Whitsun. | ||
| View original record | X560 S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Sg5/21.5.36 Thanks for Hs/Rm.19/KW.20.5.36. Would you please let me know approximately for how long you would require to have my car in order to make the conversion? I will… | ||
| scan0372 | Short memo regarding the conversion of a gearbox to a three-speed and the estimated time for testing. | ||
| View original record | X500 To Sg. from Rm. Hs/Rm.4/KW.23.5.36. To convert your box into a three-speed and make the necessary tests to ensure it is O.K. will take about a week. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0373 | Arrangements for car GUL-82 to go to the Works for springing and steering issues around the Whit Monday holiday. | ||
| View original record | Rm S/W. Rm. re- 25/30 h.p. Springing and Steering. Cx14/KW29.5.36. Dictated 28.5.36. Please note we have arranged for GUL-82 on its way down from Manchester on Sunday next to go to the Works, arriving… | ||
| scan0374 | Short memo regarding the arrival and collection schedule for chassis GUL-82. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x560 Hs/Rm.7/KW.30.5.36. Chassis GUL-82. This car arrived at the Works on Friday evening. We have told the driver that the car will be ready to collect on Wednesday next, which will give us… | ||
| scan0375 | Conversion of a gearbox for car GLG-5 and the storage of the original parts. | ||
| View original record | R.H.C. x560 To Rm. from Sg. re My Car GLG-5. Sg1/E4.6.36 Referring to Hs/Rm.4/KW.23.5.36 I have arranged to send the car up on Monday. If you are going to convert the existing box, would you please… | ||
| scan0376 | Requesting the fitting of a new 20/25 HP Marles type steering to car GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | X560 To RHC. Hs/Rm.8/KW.8.6.36. Sg's Car - GLG-5. In addition to the gearbox modification, will you please arrange to fit one of the latest 20/25 HP. Marles type steerings to Sg's car, when it comes… | ||
| scan0377 | Lumpy engine idling issue discovered during London Trials for car GUL-82. | ||
| View original record | x560 S/W. Hs/Rm. GUL-82- London Trials. Cx12/KW9.6.36. This engine is very lumpy when idling with the car standing, and no movement of the throttle and ignition levers effects any improvement with the… | ||
| scan0378 | Requesting to retain gearbox parts and to decarbonise car GLG-5 following an experiment. | ||
| View original record | x560 To RHC. Hs/Rm.16/KW.10.6.36. Sg's Car GLG-5. Will you please keep the pieces removed from Sg's gearbox, so that they can be replaced when the experiment is completed. He has also just been on the… | ||
| scan0379 | Request to examine car GUL-82 during the London Trials to check its specification against test standards. | ||
| View original record | x560 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.12/KW.11.6.36. GUL-82 - London Trials. Cx.12/KW.9.6.36. We have asked Archer to examine this car and see if it is up to the specification to which cars are being passed off test.… | ||
| scan0380 | Progress on two vehicles, 32-EX with clutch issues and GLG-5 receiving new steering. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Sg. from Rm. Hs/Rm.22/KW.11.6.36. In reply to your telephone conversation - 32-EX. The testers were given the Whitsuntide holiday. You will see that the car is again doing daily mileage.… | ||
| scan0381 | Steering and spring adjustments for car GUL-82 during London Trials. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. c to Sg c " N. GUL-82 - London Trials. Although we have never had a report from you on this car after it was left with you at W. just prior to Whitsun, I did of course have a few words with… | ||
| scan0382 | Steering friction issues and trials for car GUL-82. | ||
| View original record | *560 W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. c. to N. Hs/Rm.20/KW.12.6.36. GUL-82. London Trials. Cx.7/KW.11.6.36. The specified setting of the cross steering tube on the 20/25 at present is 6 lbs. When GUL-82 left the… | ||
| scan0383 | Questioning the rough idling and lumpiness of an engine in car GUL-82 during London Trials. | ||
| View original record | x560 S/W. Hs/Rm. GUL-82 - London Trials. Cx1/KW16.6.36. Reference Hs/Rm.12/KW11.6.36, I understand that Archer has now seen this car and is of the opinion that the lumpiness of the engine is the best… | ||
| scan0384 | Requesting a list of work done and questioning why two new horns were fitted to car GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. re GLG-5 Sg6/E17.6.36 I should be glad if you would let me have a list of work done. I have not yet driven the car myself but amongst other things Kennett tells me that you have… | ||
| scan0385 | Missing rubber mat for Chassis No. GLG 5. | ||
| View original record | Lillie Hall to W. M. Dodds. Experimental Dept. F. DODD. Please deal with this Rm RC5/L/17.6.36. Re: Chassis No. GLG 5. The above car was returned to Lillie Hall yesterday minus the rubber mat in the… | ||
| scan0386 | Sending chassis spares with a car for a Junior Car Club tour in Canada and America. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. Re 25/30...GUL-2. C11/C18.6.36 This is the cat we are sending to America to lead the Procession of cars taken out by the Junior Car Club for a tour in Canada and America. As there are no… | ||
| scan0387 | Fitting Marles steering, a three-speed box, silent tread tyres, and replacing faulty horns. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. X560 Hs/Rm.3/KW.18.6.36. GLG-5. Sg.6/E.17.6.36. We fitted the Marles steering to your car, the parts to convert it to a three-speed box, and decarbonised it. We also fitted the latest… | ||
| scan0388 | Note regarding a missing rubber mat for Chassis No. GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | W/Lillie Hall X560 Hs/FD.14/KW.19.6.36. Re Chassis No. GLG-5. With regard to the rubber mat reported missing, this may be found under the rear cushion. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0389 | Short typed message, possibly a telegram, arranging the collection of a trials car. | ||
| View original record | X560 30.6.36. BLEANEY, ROBHEAD, PICCY, LONDON. TRIALS CAR CAN BE COLLECTED MONDAY. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0390 | Complaining about the quality of newly fitted horns and requesting the originals be returned. | ||
| View original record | 5/W To Rm. from Sg. re My Car - GLG-5. Sg10/E22.6.36 Copy to Crawford. I should like to have back the original horns as I like their note very much better than the new ones which you have fitted. The… | ||
| scan0391 | Typed memo regarding the return and forwarding of car horns. | ||
| View original record | X560 To Sg. from Rm. c. to Lillie Hall - RC. Hs/Rm.26/KW.23.6.36. GLG-5. Sg10/E.22.6.36. Your horns were sent back to Lucas' but I have asked Wst. to follow up and send them on to Lillie Hall as soon… | ||
| scan0392 | Recommendation of spare parts for a 25/30 HP car, chassis GUL-2. | ||
| View original record | x560 W/S - C. Hs/Rm.25/KW.23.6.36. 25/30 HP. - GUL-2. Referring to C.11/C.18.6.36. We recommend that the car should take half a dozen valve springs, and a complete spare set of sparking plugs,… | ||
| scan0393 | Suggesting the inclusion of hub withdrawal tools with the spares for chassis GUL-2 for the Junior Car Club Tour. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. from C. C11/D26.6.36 Re: Junior Car Club Tour - Chassis GUL-2. Thanks for the information in Hs/Rm.25/KW.23.6.36 regarding the spares for the above car. Do you not think it would be a good… | ||
| scan0394 | Requesting the despatch of two Lucas Wind Horns from a GLG-5 chassis to Mr. Crawford at Rolls-Royce Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X560 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.32/JH. 26. 6. 36. Please despatch 2 Lucas Wind Horns per passenger train to Mr. Crawford Rolls-Royce Ltd., Lillie Hall, Seagrave Rd., Fulham, S.W.6. These are off GLG-5… | ||
| scan0395 | To Mr. Crawford at Lillie Hall regarding the return of Sg's electric wind horns. | ||
| View original record | X560. To Mr. Crawford (Lillie Hall). Hs/FD.31/JH. 26.6.36. GLG-5 We are returning Sg's. electric wind horns today by passenger train. These are just as they were removed and have not been altered.… | ||
| scan0396 | The inclusion of special hub withdrawal tools for Chassis GUL-2 for the Junior Car Club Tour. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. 1560 Hs/Rm.18/KW.29.6.36. Re: Junior Car Club Tour - Chassis GUL-2. With reference to C.11/D.26.6.36, there is not much difficulty in removing hubs in case of emergency without the special… | ||
| scan0397 | Faulty horn's 'tinny and muzzy note' caused by a loose cover. | ||
| View original record | x560 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re GLG-5. Sg5/E30.6.36 Thanks for Hs/Rm.26/KW.23.6.36. I thought you would be interested to know that, subsequent to my note of the 22nd, we found that the cover of one of the… | ||
| scan0398 | Supply of special hub withdrawal tools for the Junior Car Club Tour. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. Rm x560 C3/C30.6.36 Re Junior Car Club Tour...GUL-2. Hs/Rm18/KW29.6.36 I note that you do not consider it necessary to supply the special hub withdrawal tools as there should not be any… | ||
| scan0399 | Whether to send a spare petrol pump for a car in the J.C.C. Rally due to recent complaints. | ||
| View original record | K.W. write C agreed & instructed Rm S/W Hs/Rm. C15/C1.7.36 Re Car for J.C.C.Rally. --------- With further reference to the question of spare parts, do you not think we ought to send out a spare petrol… | ||
| scan0400 | Confirming agreement to include a spare petrol pump for a car participating in the J.C.C. Rally. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x560 Hs/Rm.25/KW.3.7.36. Re Car for J.C.C. Rally. Replying to C15/C.1.7.36, we agree that a spare petrol pump should be included in the equipment for the above car, and have instructed… | ||
| scan0401 | Car modifications, including moving the petrol filter, petrol pump issues, and changing the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re GLG-5. Sg1/E817136 Confirming conversation with Hs. this morning, I will send the car up on Monday so that you can alter the petrol filter position as I want this to be away… | ||
| scan0402 | Modifications to a car's petrol filter, pump, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X560 To Sg. from Rm. Hs/Rm.22/KW.9.7.36. Re GLG-5. Sg.1/E.8.7.36. We will move the petrol filter on your car. With regard to the petrol pump, we would recommend putting this in the standard position… | ||
| scan0403 | The steering on the Continental Demonstrator, Chassis No. GUL-4. | ||
| View original record | Copy sent to G.W.H. 16.9.36. GWH x5B0 Hs from Mx. Mx23/T14.9.36 re. Chassis No. GUL-4 - Continental Demonstrator. We have discussed the question of the steering on this car with Hs. and he suggests… | ||
| scan0404 | Correspondence regarding Chassis No. GUL.4, the Continental Demonstrator. | ||
| View original record | Copy sent to G.W.H. 16.9.36. S/W... [struck through] copy - F.B.A.Ltd. Paris [struck through] " Robt. Street [struck through] Hs. Tr/Ro9/WP.15.9.36. re Chassis No. GUL.4 - Continental Demonstrator We… | ||
| scan0405 | From 'Sg' to 'Hs/Rm' regarding the underpowered, non-standard engine in car GLG-5 and a request for a new one. | ||
| View original record | Rm x560 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re My Car - GLG-5. Sg10/E159.36 This is to remind you of what I said when at Derby about a new engine, the point being that the present engine is scrap from the point of… | ||
| scan0406 | Completing tests to improve slow running on the 20/25 model and replacing a unit with the next standard 25/30 Wraith unit. | ||
| View original record | x560 To Sg. from Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KW.19.9.36. GLG-5. Sg.10/E.15.9.36. We are at the present moment completing some tests on improving the slow running on the 20/25. We should like to replace your unit with… | ||
| scan0407 | Instruction to fit components to a rig steering box and to modify a distance piece. | ||
| View original record | X53D To RHC. Hs/FJH.5/KW.10.10.36. Rig Steering Box. Will you please fit to the rig steering box the roller follower, inner races, and distance piece which we have handed to H.P.S. These parts have… | ||
| scan0408 | Inquiry regarding the fitment of 'L' shape piston rings to Trials Car GUL.1. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Cx6/KW19.10.36. Trials Car GUL.1. Can you please tell us whether the 'L' shape piston rings have been fitted to this car, and if so when this work was carried out. Cx. | ||
| scan0409 | Return of a set of K.L.G. plugs for Chassis No. GUL-59. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD. x560 N/W. Rm. D/Br. [crossed out] Br/G6/G.24-10-36. re. Chassis No. GUL-59. GWH has asked us to return a set of K.L.G.Plugs ex the above, marked for your attention. These are referred to on… | ||
| scan0410 | Storage of a dismantled silencer for chassis GLG-23. | ||
| View original record | 563 W/N. Br/RH. Rm3/R.9.11.36. re: CHASSIS NO. GLG-23 - DR. BEAUMONT. Will you please keep the dismantled silencer in your Stores - referred to in your Br/RH3/LS.6.11.36. We do not want this silencer.… | ||
| scan0411 | Arranging exhaust boom tests and engine decarbonising for trials car GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | WYMAN SEE HD. 560 OUR WORK ONLY TAKES 10 MINS I PRESUME. SHOULD LIKE TO TRY CAR WITH YOU Rm S/W. Rm. c. to Hd. DH Cx8/KW9.11.36. London Trials Car GUL-1. You are anxious to have this car at W. for… | ||
| scan0412 | Confirming the status of the London Trials Car GUL-1, its readiness for collection, and pending decarbonization. | ||
| View original record | 560 PER BAG. W/S. Cx. c. to Hd. c. to DH. Rm4/R.19.11.36. LONDON TRIALS CAR - GUL-1. This car will be ready for collection to-morrow, the 20th instant. We have completed our tests, and a separate… | ||
| scan0413 | Follow-up memo regarding the London Trials for car GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | 560 S/W. Rm. c. to Hd. D.H. GUL-1 - London Trials. Cx2/KW19.11.36. Can you now please let us have a reply to the last paragraph of my Cx8/KW9.11.36 concerning the above car. Cx. Kueb | ||
| scan0414 | Requesting GUL 1 be sent to the Repair Department for collection following its trials. | ||
| View original record | 560 Lillie Hall to W. RM. Experimental Dept. RC4/L/19.11.36. Re: GUL 1 - Trials. - - - - - - - - Would you kindly have GUL 1 sent over to the Repair Dept. as one of BR's men from N. will be arriving… | ||
| scan0415 | Scheduling of car 3-AZ-38 for 'London Trials' involving the fitting of rubber between the axle and springs. | ||
| View original record | x 560) S/W. Rm. e. to Mx. Cx2/KW25.11.36. 3-AZ-38 - London Trials. The earliest date on which we can let you have this car for the fitting of rubber between the axle and the springs is Wednesday or… | ||
| scan0416 | Sending a car to Derby for a new unit installation, with handwritten notes about timings and springs. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note at top] HES. Have we any low rating springs for Sg's car? Rm [Memo] To Rm. from Sg. re GLG-5 In view of what you said yesterday, i.e. the new unit would be ready on the 14th, I am… | ||
| scan0417 | Service history and engine alteration details for chassis No. GLG 5. | ||
| View original record | 560 Lillie Hall to W. Rm. RC4/L/15.12.36. Re: Chassis No. GLG 5 - Sg's car. For your records I send you the following information about the above car:- This car had the engine altered from a 20/25… | ||
| scan0418 | Instructing modifications to 'Sg's Car', including fitting a propeller shaft damper and setting clutch fingers. | ||
| View original record | 560. HPS. from Rm/Smth. Rm/Smth4/R.15.12.36. Sg's Car. Whilst this car is in the Shop will you please fit a propeller shaft damper. Will you also set the clutch fingers in the present standard manner… | ||
| scan0419 | 25/30 HP car with a new engine unit, expressing dissatisfaction and requesting its return for further work. | ||
| View original record | 560 Sg. from Rm. Rm15/R.23.12.36. Your 25/30 H.P. Car. We returned your car to London to-day with a new unit in it. We are not satisfied with this engine, but had not time to get it right. We should… | ||
| scan0420 | Unsatisfactory engine performance issues including spitting, overheating, and running backwards. | ||
| View original record | 560. To Rm. from Sg. re My 25/30. Sg39/E29.12.36 Referring to Rm15/R.23.12.36 the engine is certainly not satisfactory. 1. It spits back into the carburetter under nearly all conditions of slow… | ||
| scan0421 | Faults found on a 25/30 HP car, specifically concerning the timing gears, tappets, and carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. 560 Rm11/R.6.1.37. YOUR 25/30 H.P. Sg39/E29.12.36. The features which I objected to on your car were the timing gears and tappets. The spitting back in the carburetter did not occur when… | ||
| scan0422 | Persistent engine running-on complaint after fitting a special camshaft to a 25/30 HP car. | ||
| View original record | 560. Sg. from Rm. Rm6/R.8.1.37. YOUR 25/30 H.P. Sg39/E.29.12.36. Confirming our telephone conversation, we find that the running after switching off on your car is a very persistent complaint, so far… | ||
| scan0423 | Comparing the performance of a car fitted with an anti-rolling rod (GAE-20) against a standard model. | ||
| View original record | 566 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.E. re GAE-20, with Anti-rolling Rod Sg10/E11.1.37 Cx. and I made a very careful test of this car on Friday with a standard 20/25 with a similar size and weight of body.… | ||
| scan0424 | Post Office telegram reporting that Mr Sidgreaves' car has not arrived at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | B or C POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. 560 Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT AM 9 29 From TS If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for accuracy of any part of this Enquiry" or call… | ||
| scan0425 | The return of a 25/30 car. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Re my 25/30 Car. Sg18/E11.1.37 Thanks for Rm6/R.8.1.37. Would you please let me know when I may now expect to receive the car back. Sg. | ||
| scan0426 | Telegram received by telephone regarding a car that has not arrived. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 560 Phoned mr Cerylls. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 9.50. Date 22 1 37 To Robotham Roycar By bW from London 9.24 12 Mr Sidgreaves car not arrived Lillie Hall FROM… | ||
| scan0427 | Telegram received by telephone concerning a car that has not arrived. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 560 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 9.50. Date 12 1 37 To Rolscham Roycar By W. from London 9.24 12 Mr Lidermans car not arrived Lillie Hall FROM Rolls-Royce. THIS SHEET… | ||
| scan0428 | Customer opinions from Cricklewood on controversial suspension parts (GAE.20). | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to E. γ 560a. Rm.9/AP.12.1.37. G.A.E.20 Suspension is such a controversial subject that we asked the people who have to satisfy customers at Cricklewood to pass an opinion… | ||
| scan0429 | Chassis conference and the positioning of a car's roll rod. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.F. G.A.E.20. Sg8/E13.1.37 Thanks for Rm.9/AP.12.1.37. I think we might usefully discuss this at the Chassis conference next Wednesday. Meanwhile I have given… | ||
| scan0430 | The persistent 'running after switching off' problem on a 25/30 car, leading to the decision to fit a completely new engine unit. | ||
| View original record | 560. Sg. from Rm. Rm7/R.13.1.37. Your 25/30 Car. Sg18/E11.1.37. The running after switching off problem on this car has proved to be extraordinarily difficult to eradicate. We have changed the… | ||
| scan0431 | Faults and repairs for a 30 HP car, model GLG-5, including issues with timing gears, spitting, and back-firing. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 560 FILE IN SG'S CAR FILE - 18.1.37 Sg's 30 HP Car GLG-5. This car arrived back in Derby on monday, Jan the 4th at. 2.0 pm. We had condemned the timing gears as being unpassible for sing and… | ||
| scan0432 | Investigation into a 'back firing' engine trouble, detailing parts changed and the results. | ||
| View original record | 2. We immediately started to investigate the back firing trouble. It was thought for some time that this trouble was confined to this particular car as efforts to reproduce the same results on Expl… | ||
| scan0433 | Daily log of engine modifications and test results with a series of changes yielding no improvement. | ||
| View original record | 3. Friday 8TH (a) Cylinder head removed and new gasket fitted. (b) Different carburetter, induction pipe and exhaust manifold tried. (c) Tested with open exhaust ports. (d) Tested with exhaust… | ||
| scan0434 | Log of engine tests detailing modifications to the cylinder head and block, and their results. | ||
| View original record | 4. showed an improvement over the previous unit it was not considered good enough to send to Sq. a further cyl head was tried having .24 larger exhaust valves fitted Result. Back firing was worse and… | ||
| scan0435 | Conclusions from tests on engine backfiring related to ignition and throttle settings. | ||
| View original record | 5. Conclusions. During these tests the writer has tried numerous standard test cars, and has found that although they vary slightly in the amount of throttle opening necessary, the results obtained… | ||
| scan0436 | Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited regarding poor petrol consumption and arranging for the car to be inspected. | ||
| View original record | 560 (Experimental Dept.) Rm9/R. 22nd January, 1937. E.L. Wilmart, Esq., Works Manager, Lodge Plugs Limited, R U G B Y. Dear Mr. Wilmart, Mr. Hives has handed me your letter of January 19th. Your… | ||
| scan0437 | Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting advice on improving the fuel consumption of a 20/25 model car. | ||
| View original record | Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Mr. Hives, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Your Ref. Our Ref. ELW/EMG. Date 19th… | ||
| scan0438 | Missing parts from an engine unit supplied for Sg.'s Car. | ||
| View original record | 560 To HPS. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.16/AP.22.1.37. Sg.'s Car. This car has been despatched with an engine unit supplied by the Test Department. The following parts were found to be omitted from the unit… | ||
| scan0439 | Car being sent to Thrupp and Maberly instead of Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg re my Car. F. Dodd [Handwritten and crossed out] 560 [Handwritten] Sg3/E22.1.37 I was surprised to find lastnight that it was not back and, on making enquiries this morning, we found… | ||
| scan0440 | Investigating when damage occurred to a car's door before delivery to the coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. 560 Rm10/R.27.1.37. DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR. Searching enquiries have failed to reveal that anybody observed the damage door of your car up to the time it was delivered to the Coachbuilders.… | ||
| scan0441 | From Sg to Rm regarding pre-existing damage to a car's wing and a receipt from Thrupp & Maberly. | ||
| View original record | 560 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Damage to my Car. Sg3/E28.1.37 Thanks for Rm10/R27.1.37 and for the trouble you have taken. Please do not worry further about it. I do not attach much importance to Thrupp &… | ||
| scan0442 | Checklist of a car's condition and inventory upon being handed in for service or repair. | ||
| View original record | OWNER: Mr Brazier MAKE OF CAR: Rolls Royce REGISTERED No.: BVV 7 CHASSIS No.: GZ65 IN: 21-1137 FOR... INVENTORY LIST: ACCUMULATORS BOX: IN 1 set BADGES: IN 2 BUMPERS: IN 3 CARPETS: IN 2 CLOCKS: IN 1… | ||
| scan0443 | Arranging the handover of car GWN-8 to 'St.' to replace an old 20/25 model after an investigation. | ||
| View original record | Wyman. 560 S/W. → Rm. C. to St. C. " H. C. " Hn. Rm Hd. will let Rm know when car is ready re- GWN-8. GR/ When you have finished investigating our criticisms of this car will you please note that we… | ||
| scan0444 | Reported issues and recommended work for the 25/30 HP Trials Car GWN.8. | ||
| View original record | Hd. from Rm. 560 Rm4/R.6.7.37. 25/30 H.P. TRIALS CAR - GWN.8. Cx. rang me yesterday with reference to Trials car - GWN-8 - and asked me to pass an opinion on the tyre noise, and something which he… | ||
| scan0445 | On the service dates and 'L' shaped rings for two 25/30HP London Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm. from Mx. b.60 Mx5/T7.7.37 25/30HP London Trials Cars. The dates these two cars were put into service are as follow - GWN- 2. 12.4.37 GWN-54 3.2.37 Both cars are fitted with 'L' shaped rings. | ||
| scan0446 | Request to replace the clutch facing on Chassis G.A.N.54, a sales trials car. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/NRC. 560 Rm/NRC.2/AP.29.7.37 CHASSIS G.A.N.54. SALES TRIALS CAR. Herewith is clutch plate of the above car. Will you please remove the present facing and fit the S.6777 Ferodo facing… | ||
| scan0447 | Bad clutch on car GAN-54 from the London Trials, requesting an investigation and permanent fix. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: N.R.C 560 Handwritten: See me Rm S/W (Rm). c. to DH. c. to LH. (RC). Cx10/ES.27.7.37. You will remember at the Conference at W. yesterday I said we had a bad clutch on GAN-54, London… | ||
| scan0448 | Requesting the removal of a clutch plate from chassis G.A.N.54 for the fitting of a Ferodo facing. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/NRC. 560 Rm/NRC.1/AP.29.7.37 CHASSIS G.A.N.54. SALES TRIALS CAR. Will you please remove the clutch plate of the above and hand it to us for fitting a Ferodo facing of S.6777 and refit… | ||
| scan0449 | Oil-covered clutch on car GAN-54 during the London Trials, with recommendations for observation. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. DH. c. LH. 560 Rm13/R.30.7.37. GAN-54 - LONDON TRIALS. The clutch on this car was covered in oil. This must either have been due to somebody over-filling the crankcase, or a leak… | ||
| scan0450 | Inquiring about the return of car GAN-54 from the London Trials and the reason for its clutch replacement. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm.) c. to DH. c. to LH. (RC). 560 Cx1/ES.30.7.37. re: GAN-54 - London Trials. Will you please tell us when we can expect this car back and also give us some information as to the reason you have… | ||
| scan0451 | The process of making experimental chassis GAE-20 saleable. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm.) c. to Hn. 560 Cx2/ES.30.7.37. Experimental Cars. If, as you have already indicated, you will have finished with GAE-20 at the end of this week, will you please let me know and pass same over… | ||
| scan0452 | The handover of car GAE.20 to the Repair Department for specification assessment. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. o. Hn. 560 Rm14/R.30.7.37. We have handed GAE.20 over to the Repair Dept. I think the best thing to do is to let them tell you to what specification they can build the car with the… | ||
| scan0453 | Replacement of a bad clutch on Trials Car GAN.54 with new Ferodo S.6777 facings. | ||
| View original record | 560 To Cx. from Rm/NRC. c. Hd. c. DH. c. LH (RC) Rm/NRC.7/AP.31.7.37 TRIALS CAR GAN.54. Cx.10/ES.27.7.37 We agree that the clutch was bad. We have now fitted new facings of Ferodo S.6777, and on test… | ||
| scan0454 | Chassis number GAE-20, requesting it as early as possible. | ||
| View original record | Rm. --- 560 Hd/FHA1/IB.16.8.37. --------------------- re CHASSIS NO. GAE-20. ------------------------- We attach hereto a copy of memo reference Bs13/JL.4.8.37. which is self explanatory. We shall be… | ||
| scan0455 | Preparation and costing of an experimental car, GAE-20, before it is offered for sale. | ||
| View original record | COPY. S/W - Hd. S. copy to Hn. Bs13/JL.4.8.37. Car No. GAE-20. Ex Experimental. We are advised by Rm. that this car has been handed over to the Repair Department for preparation prior to sale. The car… | ||
| scan0456 | Request to return specific experimental parts from a car before its disposal. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.4/AP.21.8.37 Re. G.A.E.20. Will you please have the following Expl. units returned to us before disposing of the car. Electrical (a) Horn cables in steering column. (b)… | ||
| scan0457 | Performance data from tests at Brooklands comparing two cars with various wheel and tyre setups. | ||
| View original record | 560. AT BROOKLANDS 6.8.37. | | Standard Wheels & Tyres 5.50 x 18. | Standard front 6 x 19 Dunlop Racing Rear. | Standard front 6 x 19 rear (cut-out open). | Standard front 6.50 x 17 rear |… | ||
| scan0458 | Typed memorandum concerning tyre and exhaust noise issues on the 25/30 HP Trials Car GWN-2. | ||
| View original record | 560. S/W. Rm. C. to Hs. Cxl/KW28.9.37. 25/30 h.p. Trials Car GWN-2. We are very much concerned with the noise which arises from the tyres on this car - which are of the latest pattern - after a… | ||
| scan0459 | Fitting of a cheaper edition carburetter to transport car GBJ 52. | ||
| View original record | 560. To Rm. from Rm/GR. Rm/GR.8/MH.30.9.37. GBJ 52. TRANSPORT CAR. Carburetter No.4276 R has been fitted to the above car, 30.9.37 at 17012 speedometer reading. This carburetter is a cheaper edition… | ||
| scan0460 | Tyre wear and noise issues on a 25/30 HP trials car (GWN-2), with a proposal for an exhaust system test. | ||
| View original record | 560. W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. to Hs. Rm2/R.4.10.37. 25/30 H.P. TRIALS CAR - GWN-2. Replying to Cxl/KW28.9.37., we too are disappointed at the results given by the Dunlop tyre when it is partly worn. In… | ||
| scan0461 | Tyre wear with Dunlops and arranging an exhaust silencer test during a show. | ||
| View original record | 550. WYMAN - What day do you want to go to the Show & do this job Rm S/W. Rm. 25/30 Trials Car GWN-2. Rm2/R4.IO.37. Cx11/KW6.10.37. I note you are taking up the question of the tyre wear with Dunlops,… | ||
| scan0462 | Arranging to listen to the exhaust system on a 25/30 Trials Car GWN.2. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. 550. Rm/Wym.5/JH.8.10.37. 25/30 Trials Car GWN.2. In reply to your memo. Cx.11/KW.6.10.37. addressed to Rm. I shall be visiting the Motor Show on Monday, October 18th, and if convenient,… | ||
| scan0463 | Short memo confirming travel arrangements for a meeting in Kettering. | ||
| View original record | S/W 560? To Rm. from Sg. WYMAN Noted Sg16/E6.10.37 Just a line to confirm that Cx. and I will arrive at Kettering next Monday at 1.11 to be met by the car discussed yesterday. Sg. | ||
| scan0464 | Confirming arrangements for a trials car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm/Whyman 25/30 Trials Car GWN-2. Cx6/KW9.10.37. Thanks for Rm/Wym5/JH81037. Monday, the 18th, will suit very well, and I suggest that we start from 26, Addison Road, Kensington, W.14 at 9… | ||
| scan0465 | Confirming an arrangement to pick up a car at Lillie Hall and deliver it to an address in Kensington. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Cx. Rm/Wym.2/JH.12.10.37. Replying to Cx.6/KW.9.10.37. This is to confirm that I will pick up the car at Lillie Hall and arrive at 26, Addison Road, Kensington, W.14. at 9-0-clock. on Monday… | ||
| scan0466 | Cancelling a previous arrangement and rescheduling a trip to London to test trials car GWN.2 for exhaust noises and tyres. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. Rm/Wym.15/JH.13.10.37. With reference to Cx.6/KW.9.10.37. and Rm/Wym.2/JH. 12.10.37. Will you please note that I shall be coming down to London with Rm. on Wednesday morning, 20th, to try… | ||
| scan0467 | Confirming a change of appointment day and requesting confirmation of time for two cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm/Wyn) 560 Cx3/ES.15.10.37. Your Ref. Rm/Wyn15/JJ.13.10.37. I note you are now coming with Rm. on Wednesday next instead of Monday. Will you please say if the same time, i.e., approx. 9 a.m. -… | ||
| scan0468 | Confirming an appointment time for two cars, GWN-2 and P.III. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm/Wym. 561? Rm/Wym4/R.16.10.37. Cx3/ES.15.10.37. 9 a.m. to 10.30.a.m. will be quite all right for the two cars in question, viz., GWN-2 and P.III. Rm/Wym. | ||
| scan0469 | Request for a report on the performance of a clutch with Ferodo facings in Trials Car GAN.54. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Cx. from Rm/NRC. 560 Rm/NRC.1/AP.4.11.37. Re. Trials Car GAN.54 With reference to our Rm/NRC.7/AP.31.7.37, this clutch has now been running three months with the Ferodo S.6777 facings. We… | ||
| scan0470 | The performance of a clutch in Trials Car GAN-54. | ||
| View original record | 561 ARC file S/W. Rm. re- Trials Car GAN-54. Cx4/KW6.11.37. Reference Rm/NRC.1/A P4.11.37, we are pleased to report that this clutch is behaving quite properly, and is quite smooth on pick-up and does… | ||