Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Instructions for fitting a spare wheel cover on a customer's new car. | ||
| View original record | 2375? [crossed out] 656 W/S - Hn. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.7/JH.22.1.38. re Sg's. new car. Have you any instructions for fitting a spare wheel cover? We could have one made by Cornercrofts to the sample… | ||
| scan0002 | Request to order a tyre cover from Messrs. Cornercroft Ltd. to match a set of wheel discs for a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | Sg's Wraith 656? To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.2/JH.26.1.38. Further to our request for a set of wheel discs for Sg's. car, will you please order from Messrs. Cornercroft Ltd. one tyre cover to suit the… | ||
| scan0003 | Order for bumper bars and the receipt of washers. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills O.O. Sg's car Rm/FD.10/JH.8.2.38. These bumper bars were ordered by Hn. - Sales One pair for 29.G.6. One pair for Sg's. car. -------------------- We have received the 24 washers from… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body weights and carpet material. | ||
| View original record | 5g's Ca Rm/FD.7/JH. 11th February, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter giving the weights of… | ||
| scan0005 | Requesting advance notice before a car is ready for collection, to allow for a demonstration of its special features. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Sg's Car Sg2/E17.2.38 I am not sure whether you are seeing the car through for me or RHC but, as I saw it in your Department, I presume you are doing so. Would you please let me… | ||
| scan0006 | Backlash issues with door locks and problems with the division window motor. | ||
| View original record | 664 W/S - Hn. Rm/FD.11/JH.22.2.38. re Door Locks. We have received the following news from Chateauroux regarding the door locks on 26.G.6. "During the running the backlash on the inside handles will… | ||
| scan0007 | From Sg. expressing disappointment over a delayed car delivery and the persistence of noisy gear issues. | ||
| View original record | 664. S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to RHC re WXA.1 Sg16/E23.2.38 The position really is that, without any pressing from me, RHC. promised the complete car by the 22nd and, when I asked him for a date, I… | ||
| scan0008 | The inability to fit a master switch light on the instrument board of a Sergeant's car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 664 Rm/PD.14/JH.24.2.38. re Sg's. Car. We regret to say we have been unable to find room on the instrument board for the master switch light. This light was originally fitted by Park Wards… | ||
| scan0009 | Troublesome timing gears, efforts to reduce engine cost, and a planned car delivery date. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. c. RHC. 664 Rm.2/AP.24.2.38 WXA.1. It is true that the timing gears have proved troublesome on this car, but the reason for this is that in order to reduce the cost of the engine, the… | ||
| scan0010 | Fitting larger wheels and changing the axle gears on a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. 664 Rm8/R.1.3.38. HIGHER AXLE RATIO - YOUR CAR. Further consideration has shown that fitting the large wheels to the back of your car would spoil its appearance, as they are a different… | ||
| scan0011 | Plan to change axle gears for a higher ratio on car WXA-1, instead of sending larger wheels. | ||
| View original record | 664 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Higher Axle Ratio for WXA-1. Sg4/E3.3.38 Referring to Rm8/R1.3.38 I sent a message yesterday to say that I did not think it was worth while sending up the larger wheels as,… | ||
| scan0012 | Fittings and build quality issues on 'Sg's. Car', including dashboard illumination, ashtrays, and instrument board drilling. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 664 Rm/FD.15/JH.3.3.38. re Sg's. Car. We were able to fit a flush fitting lamp under the scuttle rail to illuminate the dashboard switches, this we think is very effective and quite a neat… | ||
| scan0013 | Changing the axle ratio for a car, model WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | 664 A W/S. Sg. from Rm. Rm3/R.7.3.38. Higher Axle Ratio - WXA-1, Replying to Sg4/E3.3.38., we shall be ready to change your axle ratio as soon as your car gets back on the 21st. Rm. | ||
| scan0014 | Requesting Phantom III axle gears for a car on the 21st of the month. | ||
| View original record | 664 LA. from Rm. c. Rm/FD. Rm4/R.7.3.38. WXA - 1. Will you please note that Sg. wants P.III axle gears in his car as soon as he gets back from his holiday, i.e., on the 21st instant. Rm. | ||
| scan0015 | Official order be sent to Cornercroft Ace Works for 5 Ace Inner Discs. | ||
| View original record | 664. To Roy. c.c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.8/JH.9.3.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Cornercroft Ace Works, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, for 5 Ace Inner Discs for 6.50 x 17 wheels,… | ||
| scan0016 | Cover note for instructions on how to change over Wraith coils. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. Rm9/R.9.3.38. CHANGING OVER WRAITH COILS. With reference to your enquiry over the telephone this afternoon, attached is a description of how to change over from one coil to another.… | ||
| scan0017 | Instructions on the procedure for changing over the Wraith Coil. | ||
| View original record | 9.3.38. re Wraith Coil. A changeover from one coil to the other is made by pulling out the high tension lead from the centre chimney of the coil and replacing in the spare coil. This lead is located… | ||
| scan0018 | Instructions for changing over to the spare coil on a WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | PER BAG. 664. Sg. from Rm/RC. Rm/RC1/R.10.3.38. Instructions for Changing Over to the Spare Coil on WXA-1. Herewith print showing the coils in position on the engine. To change over, pull out… | ||
| scan0019 | Request for instructions on changing over to the spare coil on WXA-1 and a suggestion for a permanent instruction plate. | ||
| View original record | Sg's car. S/W To Rm. from Sg. 664 Sg14/E9.3.38 Would you please let me have by return instructions for changing over to the spare coil on WXA-1. I daresay the instructions are somewhere in a book but… | ||
| scan0020 | Instructions for changing over the Wraith Coil. | ||
| View original record | Sg' ear. RC 664 re Wraith Coil. (D76542) A changeover from one coil to the other is made by pulling out the high tension lead from the centre chimney of the coil and replacing in the spare coil. This… | ||
| scan0021 | 650-mile road test of a car, covering its performance, fuel consumption, weight, and a reverse judder issue. | ||
| View original record | 664- To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg14/E21.3.38 Copy to Hs.I.G.2.Cx. Whilst away I drove this car 650 miles. I was careful not to allow it to exceed 70 miles an hour because with the present axle ratio I… | ||
| scan0022 | From Sg. to Rm. detailing a list of performance issues and faults with a car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Sgl4/E21.3.38 - 2 - 4. Accelerator pedal. This is now much more comfortable than when I first had the car, i.e. since we altered it in London but it still is not quite as comfortable… | ||
| scan0023 | From Sg. to Rm. regarding the use of item WXA-1 over a weekend and collection arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 66H S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg3/E23.3.38 You mentioned in the train about letting me have it back for the week-end but I just want to say that, if it is any advantage to the job to keep it… | ||
| scan0024 | Feedback on a car's performance, covering issues with the clutch, hot starting, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | 654 Sg. from Rm. O. Hs. O. C. O. Cx. O. LA. Rm.9/AH.24.3.38. WXA-1. With reference to sg14/H21.3.38., we tried this car in company with Mx. before he left for France. We agree with your remarks re the… | ||
| scan0025 | Delayed return of car WXA-1 to London for the weekend. | ||
| View original record | 664 W/S. Sg. from Rm. Rm5/R.24.3.38. Re WXA-1. In view of Sg3/E23.3.38., we have decided not to rush this car back to London for the week-end. We hope to let you have it early next week. Rm. | ||
| scan0026 | Engine revolutions at specific speeds with a higher axle ratio. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. Rm4/R.25.3.38. Replying to Sg25/E25.3.38., the engine revs. @ 80 m.p.h. with a higher axle ratio are 3,900; at 85 m.p.h. they are 4,150. Rm. | ||
| scan0027 | Diagnosing a slight judder in SG's car, identifying the cause as the engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | 664. To Rm. from Rm/NRC. ~~c.c. LA.~~ ~~c.c. Rm/Wym.~~ Rm/NRC.7/MH.28.3.38. RE SG'S CAR. Have just demonstrated to LA. that the slight judder which can only be produced at very low RPM. is a function… | ||
| scan0028 | The overall rear mudguard width measurement for car WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. b64 Rm/FD.2/MH.29.3.38. RE SG'S CAR - WXA-1. We have measured the overall rear mudguard width at points in line with the rear hub caps and find it 71.25". Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0029 | Persistent hot starting and engine flooding issues concerning vehicle WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | 264. To Rm. from Sg. Copy to He. [Text is struck through] re WXA-1 Sg1/E4.4.38 I am sorry to say that the starting when the engine is hot is, if anything, worse than when I had the car before. I also… | ||
| scan0030 | Requesting a report on engine starting difficulties caused by petrol surging. | ||
| View original record | S/W 664. To Rm. from Sg. [strikethrough]Copy to Hs[/strikethrough] re WXA-1. Sg9/E8.4.38 Would you please let me have a copy of your man's report regarding the starting. I gather from Kennett that… | ||
| scan0031 | Complaint of flooding and difficult starting with a hot engine. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Sg. from Rm/GR. SECRET. c. Hs. c. By. c. Da. c. Mx. c. Rm/Swdl. Rm/GR.1/AP.8.4.38. WXA-1. Report on complaint of flooding and difficult starting with hot engine. The car was tested during a run… | ||
| scan0032 | Engine misfire, the condition of the spark plugs, and a request for a follow-up report after a road test. | ||
| View original record | 664 CHILDS - Let me have your report after plugs have been tested on the road Replied Rm/18R. S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg7/E14.4.38 Copy to Hs. Ld. [Initialled 'Rm'] Kennett found that the engine… | ||
| scan0033 | Carburetter flooding on car WXA-1 and a subsequent non-standard adjustment. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. Rm7/R.14.4.38. Your Car - WXA-1. Sg12/E11.4.38. You will see from LA1/T.13.4.38. that we were unable to reproduce the trouble of which you complained while your car was at Derby.… | ||
| scan0034 | Report regarding the lack of carburetter flooding issues on chassis number WXA-1 during testing for an axle change. | ||
| View original record | Rm Sg Hs BY LA1/T13.4.38 RE. CHASSIS NO. WXA-1 During the time we had Sg's car for change of axle etc. we did not experience any trouble with the carburetter flooding, although we made a number of… | ||
| scan0035 | Complaining that a car, WXA-1, was returned from service with the same or worse starting and flooding issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.BY. Da.Mr.Rm/Swdl. re WXA-1 Sg12/E11.4.38 Thanks for Rm/CR.1/AP.8.4.38. I had no trouble with starting with the engine hot this week-end although I was using the car under… | ||
| scan0036 | Complaining that car WXA-1 was returned from service with unresolved flooding and starting issues. | ||
| View original record | 664 Rm Scool To Mr. Irog Sg. [strikethrough]Copy to Mr. Hs.EX.[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]From Mr/Ewil.[/strikethrough] re WXA-1 Sg12/Ell.4.5.38 Thanks for Rm/Ck.1/AP.8.4.38. I had no trouble with… | ||
| scan0037 | Private letter to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes regarding competitive quotations for experimental body mounting. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm3/R. 14th April, 1938. PRIVATE. Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, London Road, D E R B Y. (For the attention of Mr. Sanderson). Dear Sirs, You will remember that we recently had a conversation with… | ||
| scan0038 | Inability to reproduce a flooding issue on car WXA-1 and a non-standard carburettor adjustment. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. c. EY. c. LA. c. MX. Rm6/R.20.4.38. Your Car - WXA-1. Sg12/E11.4.38. You will see from LA1/T.13.4.38. that we were unable to reproduce the trouble of which you complained while your… | ||
| scan0039 | The testing of sparking plugs returned from chassis WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | 664 . Rm LA3/T22.4.38 re. Chassis No. WXA-1 Re the sparking plugs returned ex the above chassis. I tested these plugs on our tester and found that at 85 lbs. pressure these plugs did misfire. Without… | ||
| scan0040 | The testing of sparking plugs from Sg's car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Mx. 664 25.4.38. Sparking Plugs From Sg's. car. Tested in 27.G.VI. No sign of misfiring. Subsequently tested in Test Dept. pressure rig and several of them spark 'inside' at 60 lbs.… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. discussing charges for coachbuilding work undertaken for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE} 2061 DERBY (2 lines). TELEGRAMS } From SANDERSON & HOLMES, LTD., Motor Engineers & Coachbuilders, LONDON ROAD, DERBY GARAGE ACCOMMODATION FOR 200 CARS. We supply everything required by the… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. discussing competitive pricing and proposing a new charging structure for future orders. | ||
| View original record | - cont'd - April 25th, 1938. It is also possible that our competitors, in their efforts to cut below our estimates, may (through lack of knowledge of the work involved) have submitted a figure to… | ||
| scan0043 | List of body mounting and alteration tasks performed on chassis WXA.1. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., Nightingale Road, DERBY. JEP.1725. 31st March 1938. 22/2/38. Rolls Royce Chassis WXA.1. Body mounting and Alterations. Removing cushions, flooring, front… | ||
| scan0044 | List of bodywork and interior fitting tasks performed on a vehicle, page 2. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., - 2 - Dash Isolation. Fitting Sepack, (made up to our pattern) to back of dash. Making up and fitting dash carpet with necessary fasteners and fitting leather cover over… | ||
| scan0045 | List of painting and assembly work tasks for a vehicle, including the final cost. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. - 3 - Painting. Preparing and painting two front wings, front apron, bonnet, spare wheel brackets, spare wheel fasteners, petrol filler cap, scuttle ventilator tubing, wing… | ||
| scan0046 | Spark plug testing and misfiring issues on chassis WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. By. c. Mx. c. LA. 664. Rm1/R.26.4.38. re: Your Chassis WXA-1 - Spark Plugs. Neither Mx. nor LA. who have tested these plugs independently have been able to get misfires on the… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. thanking them for their efforts, a credit of £6/4/8, and expressing hope for future work on experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm8/R. 26th April, 1938. Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd., London Road, D E R B Y. (For the attention of Mr. H.T. Sanderson). Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of April 25th. We appreciate… | ||
| scan0048 | Short typed memo regarding WXA-1 spark plugs and arranging a car trial. | ||
| View original record | 664 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Spark Plugs. Sg21/E27.4.38 I am in receipt of Rm1/B26.4.38, note what you say and can arrange for you to send down and try the car almost any day next week except… | ||
| scan0049 | Arranging a visit to London to investigate and reproduce engine misfires on a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | 664 Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm7/R.28.4.38. Will you please arrange for someone to go down to London next week to see if they can reproduce the misfires on Sg's car. We hand you herewith plugs which were… | ||
| scan0050 | Note arranging for an experimental department representative to try a car. | ||
| View original record | Miss Rees. 664 Sg. from Rm. WXA-1. Rm6/R.28.4.38. We will arrange to send an experimental dept. representative down to try your car on Wednesday of next week. Rm. | ||
| scan0051 | Sending a mechanic to London to examine misfires on a car. | ||
| View original record | 664. W/L.H. - RC. Rm/Wym.11/JH.29.4.38. We are sending a man down to London on Wednesday of next week to examine the misfires on Sg's. car. Rm. has written Sg. informing him of this intention, and… | ||
| scan0052 | Arranging for a person to be met at the train station with a car. | ||
| View original record | 664 S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Crawford. re WXA-1 Sg15/E2.5.38 ? Referring to Rm6/R28.4.38 if you will let me know the time of the train by which your man is coming up, Kennett could meet him at the… | ||
| scan0053 | Follow-up memo clarifying a chassis number from a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. / see bQQ: Rm19/R.4.5.38. Sg10/E25.4.38. & Rm2/R.26.4.38. In our memo above, under item (3) we should have quoted your chassis number, i.e. WXA-1, with which we will be able to deal… | ||
| scan0054 | Diagnosing and resolving engine misfires on a specific car, likely belonging to 'Sg'. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Sg. c.c. to Hs. c.c. to By. c.c. to Rm/RC. Rm/WB.3/JH.6.5.38. MISFIRES ON Sg's CAR. On arrival in London, Kennett informed me that he had changed a plug in No.6. cylinder the previous day… | ||
| scan0055 | The removal of a faulty spark plug and coil for examination. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/WB.3/JH.6.5.38. The offending plug along with the R.R. coil taken off, has been brought to the works for examination. The Delco coil (9A) and the original sparking plugs were left fitted to the… | ||
| scan0056 | Car performance issues including starting, spark plugs, and fuel consumption. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re WXA-1. Sg12/E21.4.38 Referring to Rm6/R20.4.38 I should rather like to talk to you about this when I am at Derby next week. I am sorry to say that I formed the… | ||
| scan0057 | The arrival of a car for modifications to bring it to production standard. | ||
| View original record | 664. HPS. from Rm. c. Wym. Rm/R.24.5.38. Sg's car will be here on Monday next, the 30th, for the fitting of the needle bearing pivots and any other modifications required to bring it up to production… | ||
| scan0058 | Planned modifications for vehicle WXA-1, including an over-oiling cylinder and steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | 66H S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1 Sg26/E25538 This is just to confirm that, unless something crops up to prevent it, I will send Kennett up with the car on Monday. In addition to seeing to the cylinder… | ||
| scan0059 | List of modifications and parts to be prepared for a Wraith WXA.1 car. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/FD.10/JH.26.5.38. Sg's. Wraith WXA.1. This car will arrive at the works on Monday the 30th. We should like to get as many modifications on as possible, will you therefore please have… | ||
| scan0060 | Work instructions for a Wraith WXA.1 vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/FD.10/JH.14.6.38. Sg's. Wraith WXA.1. Further to our memo. Rm/FD.10/JH.26.5.38. will you please have the following work carried out. (1) Remove gear box and make synchro work on 2nd.… | ||
| scan0061 | Urgent memo requesting the fitting of an anti-splash vent pipe and a washer to Sg's car. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/JBD.1/JH.15.6.38. Sg's Car. Will you please have the anti splash vent pipe fitted to the tank of the above chassis to FCD.489. At the same time it will be necessary to fit a washer to… | ||
| scan0062 | Requesting a demonstration that a petrol leak from a car's filler cap on corners has been resolved. | ||
| View original record | 664 RM/FD. from Rm. Rm7/R.20.6.38. Before Sg's car is returned to him will you please demonstrate to me that petrol can no longer come out of the filler on corners. Rm. | ||
| scan0063 | Request to arrange collection of a car from Derby and for a list of completed work items. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg2/E20638 Would you please let me know when I am at Derby to-morrow when I can send Kennett up to fetch the car. I should like to have a note of all items that have been… | ||
| scan0064 | Cover note for an attached list of work carried out on a car whilst at Derby. | ||
| View original record | 664 PER BAG. Sg. from Rm. Rm4/R.21.6.38. re: WXA-1. With reference to Sg2/E20.6.38., attached is a list of the work which has been carried out on your car whilst at Derby. Rm. | ||
| scan0065 | Summary of details and modifications fitted to car WXA.1 following a test. | ||
| View original record | 21.6.38. Sg's. Car. WXA.1. Summary of details fitted to Sg's. car WXA.1. Passed on Test 18.6.38. (1) Needle bearing pivots. (2) Slipper flywheel set at 15 1/2 lbs. (3) Modified fan adjustment FCD.510.… | ||
| scan0066 | Covering memo regarding 'Sg's Car - WXA-1', attaching another memo with updated information on points previously raised. | ||
| View original record | 664 [Redacted] c. Rm. [Redacted] BY.3/G.27.6.38. Sg's Car - WXA-1. --------------------- Referring to Cx.1/KW.13.6.38. after considering -Cx's memo (Cx.1/KW.13.6.38) which you kindly left with me, I… | ||
| scan0067 | Criticisms and detailing modifications made to car WXA.1. | ||
| View original record | BY. ----- Mx.4/G.27.6.38. WXA.1 Sg's CAR. Re Memo Cx.1/KW.13.6.38. With reference to the major points of criticism as follows :- (1). Steering. This is now considerably lighter to handle since fitting… | ||
| scan0068 | Report about an engine flooding and having trouble starting when the car is parked pointing uphill. | ||
| View original record | 664 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg18/E6738 I notice on one or two occasions that I have had trouble in starting the engine when it has been standing on a hill (pointing up the hill). You will… | ||
| scan0069 | Down-draught Stromberg carburetter flooding issue when a car is on a gradient. | ||
| View original record | 664 PER BAG. Sg. from Rm. Rml/R.8.7.38. re: WXA-1 - Flooding on a Gradient. With reference to Sg18/E6.7.38., one of the disadvantages with the down-draught Stromberg carburetter is that it floods on a… | ||
| scan0070 | Comparison of carburetter flooding on a gradient between the Wraith and 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | 664 SECRET. Sg. from Rm. Rml2/R.16.7.38. Wraith Carburetter Flooding on a Gradient. We have now completed some comparisons between the Wraith and the 25/30 flooding on a gradient. The present 25/30… | ||
| scan0071 | Issue of carburetter flooding on the Wraith model when on a gradient. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 66A To Rm. from Sg. re Wraith Carburetter Flooding on a Gradient. Sg2/E19738 Thanks for Rm12/R16.7.38. As a matter of fact after receiving your former note I made enquiries and was pleased to… | ||
| scan0072 | Premature wear and life expectancy of tyres on various car models. | ||
| View original record | Secret. Miss Reece 664 Rm Please see record Bring up in a week on tyres in my car. I Rm have had two new sets HS S/W. To EY. from Sg. copy to Hs. copy to C. 9K Re: Life of Tyres. I noticed on my car… | ||
| scan0073 | Tyre life and performance on various car models, referencing specific mileage figures and Dunlop load capacity tables. | ||
| View original record | 664 also 1332 To Hs. from Rm. Rm.15/MH.5.8.38. TYRES. With reference to Sg.6/D.28.7.38. Whenever we bring out a new car we seem to get complaints of insufficient tyre life. As an example, we attach… | ||
| scan0074 | Report discussing tyre wear, mileage, and potential modifications to tyre size, axle, and gear ratios for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.15/MH.5.8.38. You have really had only one change as you ran no more than 453 miles on a set that was fitted temporarily while your hubs were changed for a different cone angle. On our… | ||
| scan0075 | Analysis of a failed exhaust pipe, detailing the cause of failure, wall thickness measurements, and hardness tests. | ||
| View original record | WYMAN Rm/Wym. ✓ C~~py~~By/Alln. H1/EJW. 2/JM. 17.8.38. M.1653. Laboratory. 664. Failed Exhaust Pipe from Sg's car. This failure is due to weakening of the section by oxide penetration as shown in the… | ||
| scan0076 | Laboratory report showing a micrograph of oxide penetration on a mild steel exhaust pipe. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: H1/EJW. 2/JM. 17.8.38. M.1,653 x150. Oxide penetration on Mild Steel exhaust pipe. | ||
| scan0077 | Instruction memo to modify the radiators on two Wraith cars to bring them in line with B series production. | ||
| View original record | 664 also 665 To HPS. Rm/Std.31/JH.18.8.38. WRAITH RADIATOR - Hs. & Sg. Cars. Both Hs's. Wraith car and Sg's. Wraith car should have their radiator fitted with a steam valve and modified in accordance… | ||
| scan0078 | Typed memo confirming a car service appointment following a telephone call. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. Rm2/R.21.9.38. Confirming our telephone conversation, we will expect your car on Tuesday morning next, the 27th instant, and will hope to let you have it back in two days. Rm. | ||
| scan0079 | Arranging for a car and driver to be sent for a two-day loan. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: 664] [Handwritten: F. DODD] S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Kennett. re WXA-1. Sg3/E22938 [Handwritten: 2?] Thanks for Rm2/R21.9.38. I will send Kennett up with the car on Monday so that it… | ||
| scan0080 | List of repairs and upgrades for a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.23.9.38. Sg's car is coming in the first thing on Tuesday morning for:- (1) Cylinder head to be removed and the seating of the exhaust valves examined. (2) Up-to-date… | ||
| scan0081 | List of modifications carried out on a Wraith and a report on a timing gear rattle. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Sg. c. to Hs. Rm/FD.10/JH.30.9.38. re XA.1. The following modifications have been carried out on Sg's. Wraith. (1) Cyl. head removed and valve seats examined. These were O.K. for cracks, valves… | ||
| scan0082 | Modifications, a new Bakelite filler cap, and a timing gear rattle issue. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodd. Is the material available now. Rm PTO To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re WXA-1 664 Sg19/E31038 -? I am in receipt of Rm/FD.10/JH.30.9.38 and note the modifications carried out. The new filler cap… | ||
| scan0083 | Modifications to a camshaft, bearing housing, and wheel case. | ||
| View original record | Modify front end of Camshaft. to take plunger. " " cam bearing housing. Wheel case to be modified to suit thrust button Job not guaranteed unless other gears are checked for angle. & min. back lash.… | ||
| scan0084 | Summary of modifications required for job WXA-1, concerning the camwheel, camshaft and gears. | ||
| View original record | RM re WXA-1 We should prefer this job to be done at the works. The following is a summary of what it necessitates:- changing the new camwheel 1 modify front end of camshaft plunger. 2 modify Cam… | ||
| scan0085 | The availability of parts and the timeline for fitting a new cam wheel. | ||
| View original record | γ 664 To Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm.1/MH.5.10.38. WXA-1. ? Replying to Sg19/E.3.10.38, we now have the pieces ready for your car. In case we run into trouble in getting the timing gears quiet when the new… | ||
| scan0086 | Modifications for a Wraith (WXA.1) to fix timing gear rattles. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/FD.19/JH.5.10.38. WXA.1. Sg's. Wraith will be coming to the works for timing gear rattles. Will you please have a new Attwater cam wheel, prepared and when the car arrives carry out the… | ||
| scan0087 | The delay of car WXA-1's return to Derby due to its use in trials for the Paris Show. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1 Sg2/E71038 664. F. DODD 66 Thanks for Rm1/MH.5.10.38. The car has been pressed into service for trials because, owing to the clashing of the Paris Show with the Earl's… | ||
| scan0088 | The arrangement for a car to be brought to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 664 F.DODD - S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1 Sg4/E191038 Referring to Rm.1/MH.5.10.38 unless I hear from you by return to the contrary, I will arrange for the car to be brought to Derby first thing… | ||
| scan0089 | From Sg to Rm regarding the postponement of sending a car to Derby for a week. | ||
| View original record | 664 R Dodd S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1 Sg3/E241038 I find that, as the Trials car won't be back from Paris for a few days, theypstill want to have mine available for trial runs. Such being the case I… | ||
| scan0090 | The postponed visit of car WXA-1 to Derby. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD 66H S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1 I now find that I am not going to be allowed to have this car back for a further two or three weeks so that I am afraid its visit to Derby will have to be… | ||
| scan0091 | Requesting the preparation of various parts for a WXA.4 Sg's Wraith, including a new exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/FD.9/JH.1.11.38. WXA.4. Sg's. Wraith. Further to our previous memo. asking for a cam wheel to be prepared for the car. (1) Will you please have a new exhaust system made up the same as… | ||
| scan0092 | Typed letter concerning the investigation and rectification of a 'thump' in a customer's car at 20 m.p.h. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Cx11/KW4.11.38. Just a line to confirm that Sg's car has developed a thump, which is noticeable at about 20 m.p.h., and we have deemed it advisable to have it investigated and rectified… | ||
| scan0093 | Car's unavailability for a trial run due to a timing gear modification and engine removal. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm4/R.5.11.38. Sg's Car - Cxl1/KW4.11.38. Referring to your memo Cxl1/KW4.11.38, thinking we could use Hs' car for trial run, we decided to do the timing gear modification to Sg's… | ||
| scan0094 | Delayed return of a car to London pending the arrival of new timing gears. | ||
| View original record | 664 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry: c. DH. Rm/Gry8/R.7.11.38. Sg's Car. We cannot yet promise when this car will be back in London, but hope it will arrive by Thursday night. It all depends on how lucky we are… | ||
| scan0095 | 'Sg' to 'BY' concerning the return of trial car WXA-1 due to a recurring mechanical issue with its non-standard engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | Rm 664 To BY. from Sg. re WXA-1 Sg2/E81138 This car, as you doubtless heard, had to be hurriedly returned to Derby last week-end because a thump had developed which was bad enough to be noticed by a… | ||
| scan0096 | Delay in car repairs due to the need to refit noisy timing gears. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. Rm9/R.10.11.38. WXA-1. We have been unfortunate with the changeover of the timing gears on your car. When we got the car on the road it was not sufficiently quiet to satisfy us. It… | ||
| scan0097 | Requesting the fitting of a standardized water pump from an 8.B.V. car to Sg's car. | ||
| View original record | 6644 4006 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.5/MH.10.11.38. Will you please fit the water pump (which we have removed and examined) from 8.B.V. car (15,000 miles test) to Sg's car while it is in the Garage.… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter detailing repair delays, issues with engine mounting, timing gears, and an exhaust system thump on a car. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 664 Sg. from Rm. c. By. Rm1/R.11.11.38. WXA-1. By. has asked me to answer your Sg2/E8.11.38. Our endeavour in the past has been to keep your car up to date, and, at the same time, inconvenience you… | ||
| scan0099 | Delay in providing a Wraith for trials due to a shortage. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to BY. re WXA-1. Sg10/E151138 Thanks for your Rm1/R.11.11.38 explaining what happened in regard to the above car and the engine mounting. It is certainly unfortunate that I… | ||
| scan0100 | To Mr. Dodd concerning a missing set of luggage straps for Chassis No. WXA 1. | ||
| View original record | 664 Lillie Hall to W. Mr. Dodd. RC5/L/18.11.38. Re: Chassis No. WXA 1. Sg's Car. - - - - - - - - - When the above car was delivered to you a little while ago there were two sets of luggage straps… | ||
| scan0101 | Dispatch and return of a pair of luggage straps for Chassis WXA.1. | ||
| View original record | 664 To D/BP. c. to Hd/FC. Rm/FD.19/JH.21.11.38. We are sending into the stores today, one pair of luggage straps. Will you please return these to Lillie Hall marked for the attention of R.C. Chassis… | ||
| scan0102 | Confirming a list of work carried out on a car is being provided. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. Rml/R.21.11.38. Herewith list of work carried out on your car last week. Rm. | ||
| scan0103 | List of modifications carried out on car WXA.1, a Sg's Wraith. | ||
| View original record | WXA.1. Sg's Wraith. 21.11.39. The following modifications have been carried out to the above car at the Works. Speedometer 13159. (1) Rear engine mounting GCD.706/14. (2) Clutch linkage to GCD.798.… | ||
| scan0104 | Options for a combined car heater and defroster for a new Wraith chassis, recommending the Smith's 'HaDees' unit. | ||
| View original record | 664 also 1158 To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. By/Ald. CAR HEATER AND DEFROSTER FOR SG'S NEW WRAITH CAR. We understand that Sg. is asking for a combined car heater and defroster to be fitted to… | ||
| scan0105 | Design and implementation of a windscreen defroster system. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.1/WH.29.12.38. It is also necessary to make the outlet orifice for the defroster in the form of a narrow slot (say .100 - .125" wide) to give sufficient air velocity to carry up the… | ||
| scan0106 | Installation of a 'Hadees' heater and 'Philco' radio set in a New Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | 668 To Sg... from By. c. Rm. Da. Da/Ev. Rm/Std. BY.2/N.12.1.39. Re: Your New Wraith 111 - WMB.11. The Experimental Dept. report that the most efficient heater and defroster at present available is the… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body construction and heater/defroster installation for Mr. Sidgreaves' new Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Rm/Std. Rm/RC. BY/RD. 66A 12th. January 1939. BY.4/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Mr.Sidgreave's New Wraith III. Body No.4618.… | ||
| scan0108 | The second page of a letter from the Chief Engineer of Chassis requesting an urgent elevation of the screen rail with Lucas wiper components. | ||
| View original record | -2- We also need an elevation of the screen rail shewing the Lucas wiper components adjacent to each outlet. As you are already preparing the body for framing, it is urgent that you have our scheme.… | ||
| scan0109 | Fitting of a de-froster, heater, and radio to car WMB-11. | ||
| View original record | 664 By. c. to Rm. Da. De/Ev. Rm/Std. Hn21/IH.13.1.39. Sg's Car WMB-11. ---------------- Sg. has handed me your BY2/N.12.1.39., Careful note has been taken of what you say about a De-froster. Do you… | ||
| scan0110 | The arrangement of a 'Hadees' heater for Sg's Car (WMB.11) and noting remarks about the rear heater and radio. | ||
| View original record | W/S (Hn) c. Da. c. Da/Ev c. Rm/Std. 664 BY/Mtn29/N.16.1.39. hili Rn/so) Re: Sg's Car - WMB.11. Referring to your memo Hn.21/IH.13.1.39, kindly note we will arrange for the 'Hadees' heater to be… | ||
| scan0111 | Improving the performance of a Wraith and incorporating experiments to reduce cylinder bore wear. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm4/R.15.2.39. WRAITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE. Confirming our conversation of the 14th, we are preparing the parts necessary to improve the performance of your car, and unless we… | ||
| scan0112 | Wraith's improved performance, arranging an engine change and transport of the car to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 66# To Rm. from Sg. re Wraith Improved Performance. Sg7/E16239 I am in receipt of Rm4/R15.2.39. I think the idea of changing the engine over to the new car when ready is quite good. As arranged the… | ||
| scan0113 | Supply and experimental fitting of heater and defroster parts for a Wraith car, model WXA-1. | ||
| View original record | 664 D/PP c. Rm/FJH. BY/Mtn9/N.16.2.39. Re: Sg's Wraith - WXA-1. We have received a request from Hn. as per copy of memo given below, to supply a set of heater and defroster parts for the above car… | ||
| scan0114 | Correction notice for Instruction Sheet Y.8554, clarifying the required Heater and Defroster parts for a new car. | ||
| View original record | 664 Fm/FJH. D/BP/WK18/JR.17.2.39. With reference to our Instruction Sheet No. Y.8554, will you please note the Heater and Defroster parts are required for Sg's new car, No. WMB.11 and not WXA.1 as… | ||
| scan0115 | Request for parts and instructions to upgrade an engine for improved performance. | ||
| View original record | 664 Mx. from Rm. c. HPS. c. LA. c. Rm/Swdl. Rm1/R.20.2.39. Sg. is sending his car in here in a week's time to have an engine fitted up with the parts giving improved performance reported in our… | ||
| scan0116 | Parts required for fitting to a Wraith III chassis, including a specific camshaft, pistons, and new cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/Swdl.1/JH.23.2.39. Sg's. car (Wraith III). In accordance with the memo. Rm.1/R.20.2.39. will you please prepare the following for fitting to the above chassis. (1) EB.3466 camshaft. (2)… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints for a car heater and defroster for a specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL. C. Rm/FD. 25th. February 1939. DY.8/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Mr.Sidgreaves Car. Chassis… | ||
| scan0118 | Performance figures for 'g's. Wraith car, including acceleration times and maximum speed. | ||
| View original record | 664 To La. c. to Mx. Rm/FD.9/JH.28.2.39. 'g's. Wraith. Herewith performance figures for 'g's. car as received, speedometer not corrected, figures will be used for comparison purposes when high… | ||
| scan0119 | The delayed handover of a car due to ongoing testing after modifications. | ||
| View original record | 664 JS. from Rm. Rm19/R.9.3.39. Sg's car is on test, but we shall not have obtained all the figures from the modifications which have been carried out to enable us to deliver the car to him by… | ||
| scan0120 | Engine and gearbox modifications and subsequent performance testing for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 664 F Dodd Please note for log book & return Rm re. WXA-1 - Sg. We have now carried out the following work to Sg's car. ENGINE. One set of Aerolite Raised Crown Pistons (6:1) compression ratio fitted.… | ||
| scan0121 | Engine roughness and performance compared to the standard Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | -2- LAll/T10.3.39 Generally we should say that the engine is slightly more rough than the standard Wraith, but not very marked. It does not appear to be any more liable to detonation, neither do we… | ||
| scan0122 | Cylinder report detailing size measurements for six engine bores at three different points. | ||
| View original record | CYLINDER REPORT 1.3.39. WXA-1. Sg. Bore Size 1 Mouth............3.5005. 3.501 Centre...........3.50075. 3.5015 Crown............3.50125. 3.501 Average..........3.501. Variation... .001 2… | ||
| scan0123 | Comparative power test between two cars, noting weight and performance times. | ||
| View original record | COMPARATIVE POWER TEST Weather conditions very good. Weight of each car......... 2 tons. 0 cwts. 2 qrs. WXA- 1 Stanton 10 - 31. Ticknall 10 - 63. 59 secs. WLB-14 " 10 - 30. " 10 - 60. 60 secs. | ||
| scan0124 | Performance graph comparing a modified SG's engine against the average performance of Bentley and Wraith engines. | ||
| View original record | Sg's ENGINE TESTED ON UNIT BED NEW CYL. BLOCK NEW CAMSHAFT (BENTLEY) NEW PISTONS 3-3-39 H.P. AVERAGE BENTLEY AVERAGE WRAITH Sg. ENGINE R.P.M. | ||
| scan0125 | Performance figures of a modified Wraith after fitting new pistons and a cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | 600 664 Sg. from Rm. Hs. Ey. Mx. Rm14/R.11.3.39. IMPROVED WRAITH PERFORMANCE. see 600 Attached is a copy of figures obtained on your car before and after fitting the modifications enumerated in… | ||
| scan0126 | Performance comparison data for a Wraith before and after modifications to the camshaft and pistons. | ||
| View original record | 664 To By. c. to Mx. c. to LA. Rm/FD.2/JH.11.3.39. W.A.I. "G"s. Wraith. Performance figures before and after having a Bentley camshaft, and raised crown pistons fitted with 6.5 comp. ratio. 3.34 axle.… | ||
| scan0127 | Graph comparing the horsepower versus RPM of an 'Sg's Engine' with new components against average Bentley and Wraith engines. | ||
| View original record | Sg's ENGINE TESTED ON UNIT BED 3-3-39 NEW CYL BLOCK NEW CAMSHAFT (BENTLEY) NEW PISTONS H.P R.P.M AVERAGE BENTLEY AVERAGE WRAITH Sg. ENGINE | ||
| scan0128 | Performance graph comparing an Sg's engine test against average Bentley and Wraith engine curves. | ||
| View original record | Sg's ENGINE TESTED ON UNIT BED NEW CYL BLOCK NEW CAMSHAFT (BENTLEY) NEW PISTONS 3-3-39 H.P R.P.M AVERAGE BENTLEY AVERAGE WRAITH Sg. ENGINE 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000… | ||
| scan0129 | Telegram advising that Robotham will be sending Kennett to Sidgreaves tomorrow. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. ETT 41 OFFICE STAMP. DERBY Dy 2424 13 MCH 39 10-3A Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED AM 10 24 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. To m 100… | ||
| scan0130 | Query and response regarding fitting earthing clips to the brake drums of chassis WXA-1 to resolve wireless interference. | ||
| View original record | N-W Rm. CHILDS- Did we do this Rm 664 Br/M10/A. 14.3.39 re Chassis WXA-1 - Sg. -> no copy to Rm. With reference to our Br/M4/A.6.3.39, we shall be glad to hear if, whilst this car was with you, you… | ||
| scan0131 | Engine pinking issues after modifications, requesting an investigation and a report. | ||
| View original record | S/W SWDL. } Please let me know if DODD. } parts are ready Rm, 664 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re WXA-1. Sg1/E13439 I noticed when using the car at Easter that the engine showed distinct signs of… | ||
| scan0132 | Engine pinking issues, referencing an experimental car and a Bentley for comparison. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm5/R.14.4.39. With reference to Sgl/E.13.4.39., we think there must be something peculiar about your car because we have run 3,000 miles on one of our experimental cars fitted… | ||
| scan0133 | Investigating an engine detonation (pinking) issue on car WXA.1, concluding poor quality petrol was the cause. | ||
| View original record | 664 COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. from Rm/FD. 17.4.39. re WXA.1. LA. and myself tried this car today for the detonation reported by Sg. Although it could be made to detonate slightly if full torque and… | ||
| scan0134 | Movement of a customer's new and old cars to London. | ||
| View original record | 664 W/S. JS. from Rm. Rm9/R.20.4.39. With reference to your enquiry regarding Sg's cars, his new car went up to London yesterday, and his old car will go up to-morrow. Rm. | ||
| scan0135 | Requesting a report regarding an investigation into the question of pinking. | ||
| View original record | S/W 664 To Rm. from Sg. re WXA-1. Sg10/E21439 Referring to Sg1/E13439 and Rm5/R14.4.39 I was hoping to have received a report from you regarding your investigation into the question of pinking. Sg. | ||
| scan0136 | Engine detonation tests in response to a complaint, particularly in hot weather conditions. | ||
| View original record | 664 Sg. from Rm. Rm6/R.24.4.39. WXA-1 Sg10/E21.4.39. A number of tests on detonation have been carried out since we received your complaint, but we are not yet in a position to issue a report. During… | ||
| scan0137 | Instructions for fitting special cylinder blocks and associated modifications for WXA.1 and WXA.2 cars. | ||
| View original record | 664 + 663 . + 1124 To LA. from Rm/Swdl. c. MX. c. HPS/RH. c. RM/FD. c. RM/CTS. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.12.5.39. WXA.1 AND WXA.2. The special cylinder blocks which are now available should be fitted to the above… | ||
| scan0138 | From 'Sg.' to 'Rm.' concerning worsening engine detonation in car WMB11 and a proposal for its repair. | ||
| View original record | 664 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re WMB11 SG3/E11739 The detonation to which I have referred is - perhaps not unnaturally - getting a little worse. I should like to get this seen to before the holiday and… | ||
| scan0139 | Cause of engine detonation and suggesting a diagnostic experiment. | ||
| View original record | 66H W/S. To Sg. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.11.7.39. WMB.11. Replying to Sg.3/E.11.7.39, I am wondering whether the detonation you are experiencing on this car can possibly be due to a timing gear rattle which… | ||
| scan0140 | Confirming a 'Discol' fuel experiment eliminated detonation noise and arranging for a car to be sent to Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W 664 To Rm. from Sg. re WMB-11 Sg9/E17739 Referring to Rm.6/MH.11.7.39 confirming conversation this morning, I tried the Discol experiment and the noise disappeared entirely. This evidently means… | ||
| scan0141 | Modifications to car WMB-11 to remove detonation and gather experimental data. | ||
| View original record | 664 PRIVATE. Sg. from Rm. Rml8/R.20.7.39. Your Car - WMB-11. As discussed with you on the telephone, we decided that the most satisfactory way of removing the detonation from your car, without… | ||
| scan0142 | Diagnosing and rectifying engine detonation issues in a 'New Wraith' car by adjusting ignition and fuel. | ||
| View original record | 664 COPY FOR FILES. Rm/FD.9/JH.21.7.39. Sg's. New Wraith. When this car arrived it was running on Discol petrol, car was tested but there were no detonations. The ignition was checked, Kennett having… | ||
| scan0143 | Requesting the dispatch of a heater motor to Mr. J. Lee Evans at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Hq/FC. from Rm/ABR. c. D/BP. Rm/ABR.1/MH.27.7.39. HEATER MOTOR. Will you please despatch the accompanying heater motor to Mr. J.Lee Evans, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Lillie Hall. Rm/ABR. | ||
| scan0144 | Despatch of a replacement heater motor for a Wraith and the return of the faulty unit for investigation. | ||
| View original record | 66H W/LH. To JLE. from Rm/ABR. Rm/ABR.2/MH.27.7.39. HEATER MOTOR. We are today despatching to you a heater motor to replace the faulty one on Sg's wraith. Will you please return the faulty one to us… | ||
| scan0145 | Confirming receipt of a new heater motor and arranging for a replacement bracket. | ||
| View original record | 664 Ed Rm/ABR. LE5/D/28.7.1939. re: Sg's Heater Motor, WMB.11 O.K. ----------- With reference to your Rm/ABR.2/MH.27.7.39., I have duly received the new motor. The old one, together with the bracket,… | ||
| scan0146 | To trace a heater motor sent to Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd. for re-conditioning and report. | ||
| View original record | Now BN/RD By/RD. Belper. Assembly Rooms 664. G/WFH/EWH.7/BB.11.11.39 On 2.8.39 in accordance with your memo By/RD.1/AW.1.8.39 we forwarded to Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd., one Heater Motor ex. Sg's car… | ||
| scan0147 | Requesting a material analysis on a failed servo star spring from a Sg's Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Hl/Mr. Whitehead. Rm/Gry.2/MH.16.11.39. SERVO STAR SPRING. Herewith one of four servo star springs which have failed on Sg's Wraith. Can you please let us know whether there is anything wrong… | ||
| scan0148 | Responding to an inquiry about a heater motor that has not been received back. | ||
| View original record | 664 To G/WFH/EWH. Rm/FD.7/JH.23.11.39. 11.11.39. With reference to your memo. G/WFH/EWH.7/BB. We have asked both Mr. Roberts and Mr. Childs about this heater motor but as far as they know we have… | ||
| scan0149 | Failure of a servo star spring on a Wraith, its effects, and the planned investigation. | ||
| View original record | 664 To Sg. from Rm/Gry. c. Hd. Rm/Gry.9/MH.28.11.39. FAILURE OF SERVO STAR SPRING. We have been endeavouring to find out why the servo springs failed on your car. It is the first failure we have had… | ||
| scan0150 | Instruction to change the springs on Wraith chassis WXA-66 for Viscount Wimborne. | ||
| View original record | 661 To LA. from Rm/AFM. c. JLE. c. D/BP. c. By. Rm/AFM.10/MH.19.10.38. WRAITH CHASSIS WXA-66. RT.HON. VISCOUNT WIMBORNE. Viscount Wimborne has requested that his car should be stiffly sprung. Will you… | ||
| scan0151 | Response to a complaint report regarding modifications for Wraith Chassis No. WXA-27, detailing work carried out and associated costs. | ||
| View original record | 66/ COPY. W/S - H. Hdl/IB.2.12.38. WRAITH CHASSIS NO. WXA-27 J.H. BENNETT, ESQ. COMPLAINT REPORT NO.W.272. In reply to your H.8/H.1.12.38. in connection with modifications on Wraith chassis, we should… | ||
| scan0152 | Typed note regarding credit for a removed cylinder head complete with valves and springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hdl/IB.2.12.38. With reference to item No.1., cylinder head, we are not in a position at present to say whether any credit is to be allowed for the cylinder head complete with valves and springs,… | ||
| scan0153 | Required modifications and inspections for a number of cars. | ||
| View original record | 664. Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. By. Rml/R.22.12.38. With reference to Hdl/IB.2.12.38., which we discussed last time you were at Derby, and which I return herewith, the following is the position with… | ||
| scan0154 | Forwarding a request from Mr John M. Colville for a Wraith capable of at least 80 m.p.h. | ||
| View original record | 661 Rm. E.2/HP.30.12.38. re Mr John M. Colville. I am passing on to you a letter dated December 26th received from John M. Colville, which is self-explanatory. No doubt you can do something to produce… | ||
| scan0155 | Customer letter regarding the exchange of a 1933 20/25 HP for a new, custom-specified Rolls Royce Wraith. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS & STATION, KIPPEN. TELEPHONE KIPPEN 208. ARNGOMERY, KIPPEN, STIRLINGSHIRE. December 26th, 1938 Dear Mr. Elliot, You may possibly remember that we met when crossing on the Queen Mary in… | ||
| scan0156 | Short New Year's greetings note signed by John M. Colville. | ||
| View original record | With best wishes for the New Year. Yours sincerely, John M. Colville [Stamp: RECEIVED 28 DEC 1938] | ||
| scan0157 | Letter to J.M. Colville comparing the new Wraith model to the older 25/30, highlighting its superior features and design. | ||
| View original record | Hm4/R. 3rd January, 1938. J.M. Colville, Esq., Arngomery, Kippen. Dear Colville, Mr. Elliott has passed on to me your letter of December 26th. We have specifically designed the Rolls-Royce Wraith car… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter following up on a previous enquiry regarding a new 'Wraith' chassis, No. WMB 32. | ||
| View original record | 661 'RM' TELEGRAMS & STATION, KIPPEN. TELEPHONE KIPPEN 208. Not acknowledged ARNGOMERY, KIPPEN, STIRLINGSHIRE. C/L.D 7.1.39 Jan. 6th 1939. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. Dear Sirs, I have a letter from your… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from John M. Colville requesting alterations and confirming the expected chassis delivery date. | ||
| View original record | him in the meantime, I write to ask if you can give me the alterations for which I have asked. I understand the chassis is due for delivery towards the end of this month. Yours truly, John M. Colville… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to Mr. Robotham regarding feedback on the new Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS & STATION, KIPPEN. TELEPHONE KIPPEN 208. Mx. DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT STEERING ARNGOMERY, KIPPEN, STIRLINGSHIRE. 661 RM Jan. 7th 1939 Dear Mr. Robotham, Thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter discussing proposals for a smaller, lighter car body and lower steering. | ||
| View original record | large limousine type of coachwork. I propose to have as small a body as possible, and hoped that a corresponding reduction in weight would justify a chassis with slightly more life, without loss of… | ||
| scan0162 | Non-standard steering column height for Chassis WMB-32 for J.M. Colville, Esq. | ||
| View original record | W/S. c. D/BP. c. LA. c. RHC. BY/Mtnl/N.9.1.38. Re: Chassis WMB-32 - Windovers for J.M.Colville,Esq. The erection instructions for the above chassis call for the steering column to be 2" lower than… | ||
| scan0163 | Laboratory report on a broken change gear gate from a Wraith chassis, detailing material analysis and conclusion on the cause of fracture. | ||
| View original record | SE. Ec. C. Rm. Dr. BY Mr. EHC. LA. 628 661 BY/NS.1/G.21.1.39. WRAITH. CHANGE GEAR GATE. GW.1795. EX.WXA.35. HOOPER TRIALS. COMPLAINT REPORT NO. N.1641. The broken change gear gate from chassis WXA.35… | ||
| scan0164 | Replacement of a faulty thermometer on chassis WXA-47. | ||
| View original record | 661 N/W. Rm/Std. c - Hd. c - D/BP. FJH Br/G5/H. 30-1-39. re. Chassis No. WXA-47. Lord Derby. AK This car arrived in with a complaint of failure of the Thermometer, which the driver had reported to us… | ||
| scan0165 | A customer's disappointment with the top speed of a Wraith and a request to increase it. | ||
| View original record | 661 S/W. C. to Hm. Cx2/KW7.2.39. We have been trying to sell a Wraith to Mr.John Pisani, and recently gave him a trial run. He liked the car very much but was disappointed in the speed and thought the… | ||
| scan0166 | Follow-up memo regarding a proposal to improve the performance of a Wraith vehicle for a customer. | ||
| View original record | 661? S/W. Rm. c. to BY. Cx27/KW9.2.39. Reference Cx2/KW7.2.39, you mentioned to me on the telephone yesterday that whilst you could improve the performance of the Wraith it was a matter of policy, and… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter discussing a potential car purchase, with details of a trade-in offer for a Packard against a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | bb. EMBERBROOK 2386 STATION, SURBITON GREENHEDGES, DITTON HILL, SURREY. March 2nd 1939. Dear Arthur. Hope you won't mind me bothering you when probably you're as busy as hell - anyhow Mrs Blay is… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter discussing the potential purchase of a Wraith car for £1850 and asking for suggestions on other suitable types or dealers. | ||
| View original record | giving a further display of my ignorance. An alternative has been a Wraith for £1850 which she's not very keen on. Can you give me some suggestion as to a suitable type or else a good place in London… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter giving advice on purchasing a Limousine Wraith, comparing it to a Phantom III and suggesting contacts. | ||
| View original record | 661 Rm9/R. 9th March, 1939. D. Bradshaw, Esq., Greenhedges, Ditton Hill, SURREY. Dear Dorman, Thank you for your letter of March 2nd. Regarding the car that Mrs. Blay is proposing to purchase,… | ||
| scan0170 | Follow-up action to send a 'Wraith' catalogue to Dorman Bradshaw. | ||
| View original record | 661 Rm. -- 10. 3. 39. Thanks for your copy of letter to Dorman Bradshaw. I would look after this matter if he or Mrs.Blay got in touch. I am proposing to send a catalogue of the 'Wraith' in case they… | ||
| scan0171 | Owners complaint report regarding a carburetter for chassis WXA.41. | ||
| View original record | 661 +608 W/N - Br. Rm/GR.4/JH.3.4.39. Owners Complaint Report No.1763. Chassis No.WXA.41. Will you please inform the writer of the number of the carburetter in question and also quote this number on… | ||
| scan0172 | The repair and return of a displaced Callorstat for chassis WXA-58. | ||
| View original record | N/W. Rm. c. Hd. c. D/BP. F.J.H. 661? Br/G12/G.6-4-39. 79/K re. Chassis No. WXA-58. With reference to N Complaint Report - 1787. The displaced Callorstat is being return for your attention, and, after… | ||
| scan0173 | Customer Sir Ralph Millburn's dissatisfaction with chassis WRB-21's suspension and plans for modifications. | ||
| View original record | 661. W/S - C from By/SB c. By c. Rm c. LA c. W/H - Br. By/SB.1/MG.25.5.39 CHASSIS NO. WRB-21. Sir Ralph Millburn ----------------------------------------- As arranged with Br, I saw Sir Ralph at… | ||
| scan0174 | Customer Sir Ralph Millbourn's dissatisfaction with vehicle suspension and planned modifications. | ||
| View original record | 661 S/W...BY/SB c. to BY. ->Rm. La. Er. C7/C26.5.39 Re WRB-21...Sir Ralph Millbourn. BY/SB1/MG.25.5.39 I note that you have seen Sir Ralph Millbourn again and that the suspension is still not… | ||
| scan0175 | Test drive report and analysis of suspension adjustments for chassis WRB-21 to improve ride quality. | ||
| View original record | W/S. (C). from BY/SB. c. BY. c. Rm. c. W/N. (Br.) c. LA. c. Hd. 661. A-T-M BY/SB.11/G.6.6.39. CHASSIS NO. WRB-21. SIR RALPH MILLBOURN. I took this car back to Sir Ralph at Middleton yesterday, after… | ||
| scan0176 | Knocking sound from the near-side rear corner of the sliding roof to be attended to by Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/SB.11/G.6.6.39. There is a bad knock from the N/S. rear corner of the sliding roof which must be attended to by Mulliners fairly soon. Perhaps you would arrange this as it rather spoils the… | ||
| scan0177 | Follow-up letter regarding the successful resolution of a car's ride comfort issue for Sir Ralph Millbourn. | ||
| View original record | 661 S/W....BY/SB. c. to BY. c. LA. c. Md. c. Br. c. Eha. C3/C7.6.39 Re WRB-21..Sir Ralph Millbourn. BY/SH11/06.6.39 We are very pleased indeed to hear that you have succeeded in disposing of the… | ||
| scan0178 | Requesting further details about the cause of a petrol supply failure from a specific complaint report. | ||
| View original record | 661 To By. c. to By/SB. Rm/JBD.9/JH.19.6.39. With reference to Complaint Report N.1936 of 16.6.39. Could you please let us have details as to what was the actual cause of failure of the petrol supply.… | ||
| scan0179 | Concerning ride problems on a Wraith for the Duke of Kent due to an exceptionally heavy body. | ||
| View original record | 661 W/S. To Cx. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. By/SB. c. LA. Rm/AFM.4/MH.20.6.39. WRAITH FOR DUKE OF KENT. We understand that this car is having an exceptionally heavy body. In view of the ride problems… | ||
| scan0180 | The final test and viewing arrangements for the Duke of Kent's Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 661 S/W. Rm/AFM. Hn3/IH.23.6.39. c. to By. c. to By/SB. c. to LA. Rm/AFM.4/MH.20.6.39. Wraith for Duke of Kent. ------------------- As we mentioned to Rm at the Works yesterday, JLE will arrange for… | ||
| scan0181 | Sand-proofing modifications for the Duke of Kent's car for its trip to Australia. | ||
| View original record | 661. [Handwritten signature]: BY S/W. Hn6/IH.4.7.39, WHC-2 - The Duke of Kent. --------- As you know, this car is going to Australia and the Duke's driver has raised the question of the fitting of a… | ||
| scan0182 | Advice on carburettor air cleaner options and fitting undersheets for The Duke of Kent's Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | 661 PER BAG. W/S. Hn. from By. By8/R.6.7.39. WHC-2 - The Duke of Kent. Replying to Hn6/IH.4.7.39., if the present carburetter air cleaner is kept on the car it should be cleaned at least every 2,000… | ||
| scan0183 | Shipment of a Wraith WHC-2 for the Duke of Kent to Australia and the fitting of under sheets. | ||
| View original record | 661. [crossed out] LA et RW. [/crossed out] c. to Rm. Hn7/IH.12.B.39. WRAITH WHC-2 - Duke of Kent. ---------------- We expect to send this car to you early next week so that you may satisfy yourselves… | ||
| scan0184 | Investigation into excessive front tyre wear on the Wraith model, comparing it to the 25/30 HP. | ||
| View original record | c to Rm. 661 BY/SB.10/HR.11.11.39. re WRAITH TYRE WEAR. ----------- It is understood that complaints of excessive or uneven front tyre wear, on Wraith cars, are being received. Investigation prior to… | ||
| scan0185 | To the Transport Dept. requesting the adjustment of the toe-in for Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 661 To Mr. Barkworth. Transport Dept. Rm/FD.3/JH.20.11.39. Herewith a memo. from By/S.Bull. re Wraith tyres. As you see Rm. wishes you to have your Wraith cars set to the toe-in asked for by Bull.… | ||
| scan0186 | Wraith front tyre wear, suggesting running the front wheels parallel with no toe-in. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rm. BY/SB.2/HR.13.11.39. re WRAITH FRONT TYRE WEAR. Further to BY/SB.10/HR.11.11.39. it occurs to us that it would be useful to reduce the toe-in on Wraith cars which are running on Company's… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from Salisbury Axle Company detailing various axle prints suitable for small cars and their availability. | ||
| View original record | SALISBURY AXLE COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS E. J. HARDY J. L. HARDY J. A. DANIELL W. E. SPARROW REGISTERED OFFICE: BIRCH ROAD WITTON BIRMINGHAM 6 TELEPHONE EASt 0827. Telegraphic Address "SALISAXLE… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from Salisbury Transmission Company Limited discussing the supply of axles for 10.hp and 12.hp models. | ||
| View original record | -2- JAD.MW 18th October, 1939. Rolls Royce Ltd. Print HA/001/2, HA/001/5 This axle is schemed for a 10.hp and a 12.hp, the only difference being in the axle ratio. We have four of these complete with… | ||
| scan0189 | Application of a Salisbury rear axle to the 'Myth' chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Rm/Gry. from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FJH. Ev.6/JH.1.11.39. re Rear Axle Myth. As requested, we have applied the Salisbury rear axle (7 in. Ring gear) to the Myth chassis. We presume we shall… | ||
| scan0190 | Sourcing of a correct Salisbury rear axle for the 'Myth' vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. SALISBURY REAR AXLE FOR MYTH. Further to our conversation, we understand that you carried out the correspondence with Messrs Hardy Spicer's regarding the Salisbury axle. We now find that… | ||
| scan0191 | Technical memo regarding the rear axle and brake design for the Myth project. | ||
| View original record | 1030 M02 To Jm. from Ev/LB. Copy to Ev. Rm/HH. Ev/DB.7/ET.20.12.40. REAR AXLE AND BRAKE - MYTH Pl.J72 attached shows the rear axle and brakes for Myth. The rear axle centre casing tubes and shafts are… | ||
| scan0192 | Enquiry to Salisbury Axle Company Ltd. regarding the supply of a custom axle with specific modifications. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. & EV. 1030 702 1st January, 1941. EV/DB.1/ET. Salisbury Axle Company Ltd., Birch Road, Witton, BIRMINGHAM 6. For the attention of Mr. J.A. Daniell. Dear Sirs, We would like to know whether… | ||
| scan0193 | Instructions for modifying a Salisbury axle to produce a rear axle for the 'Myth' car. | ||
| View original record | 702 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/DB.1/ET.4.4.41. REAR AXLE - MYTH. Rm.2/ET.18.3.41 asks for instructions to be given to Rm/HH. so that he in turn can instruct HPS. to produce the rear axle… | ||
| scan0194 | Dimensions for axle casing ends and the machining of old axle tubes. | ||
| View original record | Ev/DB.1/ET.4.4.41 - 2 - The Salisbury Axle Co. have been asked for the dimension to which the axle casing ends are bored out to receive the tubes and this information will be handed on to Rm/HH. as… | ||
| scan0195 | Cover letter for an attached communication from the manufacturers of the Myth rear axle. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. From Ev/DB. c. Rm/RH. Ev. REAR AXLE - MYTH. Further to my Ev/DB.1/ET.4.4.41. I am attaching a copy of a letter received today from the manufacturers of the axle. Ev/DB, | ||
| scan0196 | Cover note for an attached letter from the manufacturers of the 'Myth' rear axle. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Ev/DB. c. Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/DB.1/RH.11.4.41. 702 1080 REAR AXLE - MYTH. Further to my Ev/DB.1/ET.4.4.41. I am attaching a copy of a letter received today from the manufacturers of the axle.… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Limited regarding the bore dimensions of an axle casing. | ||
| View original record | From: Hardy Spicer & Co., Limited, Birch Road, Witton, BIRMINGHAM.6. COPY JAD/MMF. Ev/DB12/ET. 8th April 1941. Rolls Royce Limited, Derby. Dear Sirs, We have your letter of the 3rd. instant. The bore… | ||
| scan0198 | Issuance of instructions to produce a rear axle for the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. From Mr. Copy to Ev/DB. Am/HH. 1030 702 Ra.2/ET.18.3.41. REAR AXLE FOR MYTH. We have got to issue instructions to HFS. to enable him to produce a rear axle for the Myth. We have had some… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. requesting details on the fit between the centre casing and tubes for a conversion. | ||
| View original record | 1030 702 3rd April, 1941. Ev/DB.12/ET. Messrs. HARDY SPICER & Co. Ltd., Birch Road - Witton, BIRMINGHAM 6. For the attention of Mr. J.A. Daniell. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the first… | ||
| scan0200 | Instructions for modifying a Salisbury axle to produce the rear axle for the 'Myth' car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rs/HH. Ev. 030 702. Ev/DB.1/ST.4.4.41. REAR AXLE - MYTH. Rm.2/ST.18.3.41 asks for instructions to be given to Rm/HH. so that he in turn can instruct HPS. to produce the rear… | ||
| scan0201 | Axle casing dimensions and machining requirements in collaboration with the Salisbury Axle Co. | ||
| View original record | Ev/DB.1/ET.4.4.41 - 2 - The Salisbury Axle Co. have been asked for the dimension to which the axle casing ends are bored out to receive the tubes and this information will be handed on to Rm/HH. as… | ||
| scan0202 | File note cross-referencing information on experimental work and the Dedion axle for the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | 1030 re "Myth". ---------- See Rm10/ML.5.4.40 (re experimental work, also Dedion axle for "Myth") in File No 3 - Car Section - under axle. 702 | ||
| scan0203 | Parts list for the 'Myth' Rear Axle, Section 6120. | ||
| View original record | 702 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/J.D. Rm/HH.3/SW.24.6.41. Rear Axle - Myth - Section 6120. The following pieces have been detailed in accordance with PL.370 and PL.372 and memos ref.,… | ||
| scan0204 | Instructions and parts list for an M.40 Test Rig concerning the Rear Axle. | ||
| View original record | To HHG. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 702 Rm/HH.12/SW.27.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. Sec.6120 - Rear Axle. PL.370 - Rear Springs & Suspension PL.372 - Rear Axle and Brakes. We confirm having sent you two prints of… | ||
| scan0205 | New thermostat casing and cover for an M.60 test rig. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/HH. c. Ev. Ev/JD. 700 Rm/HH.10/RH.2.7.41. M.60 TEST RIG EXHAUST HEATED INDUCTION THERMOSTAT CASING & COVER. Herewith print of PL.696 showing new Thermostat Casing and Cover,… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. about blueprints and alterations for the Myth Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copies to :- Rm. Ev. Rm/BAG. Rm/HH. 700 Ev/JD.18/SW. 10th July, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C. Ward. Dear Sirs, re:- Myth… | ||
| scan0207 | Moulding, casting, and design adjustments for M.40 Test Rig Tappets to address cracking issues. | ||
| View original record | Rm/HH. (Belper) X c to Rm. (Belper) c to Jnr. (Belper) 700 TB/KNG.1/JT.21.7.41. M.40 Test Rig Tappets. I thank you for your memo Rm/HH.3/SW.19.7.41 and the history of previous tappets. Regarding… | ||
| scan0208 | Requesting the production of a test shaft for the M.40 Test Rig. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/GB. 700 Rm/HH.1/SW.24.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. Please receive herewith two blue-prints of RG.2624 - Test Shaft - 1 Off. This shaft is required by Rm/GB. for testing… | ||
| scan0209 | Parts list and scheme for an M.40 test rig and Morris 8 gearbox adaptation. | ||
| View original record | To Messrs. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to RV/JD. 700 Rm/HH.1/SW.26.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in M.40 Chassis. PL.659 - Clutch Casing & Diaphragm to suit Morris 8 Gearbox. Sec.6010 -… | ||
| scan0210 | List of parts and instructions for a gearbox assembly. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/HH.1/SW.26.7.41. Please note that as the Gearbox is bought out complete, the above LOP. embodies Sections 6030, 6040, 6045, 6050, 6070 and 6080. Sec.7000. @ RF.2590/4 Shim - Gearbox… | ||
| scan0211 | Parts for the M.40 Test Rig Front Bumper, including procurement instructions. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c.c. to HPS. c.c. to EV. c.c. to EV/JD. 700 Rm/HH.9/SW.28.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.694 - Front Bumper. Sec.7000 - Frame and Fittings. Sec.7009 - Front Bumper.m The following parts… | ||
| scan0212 | The propeller shaft specifications for the 'Myth' chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. SECRET. Ev/JD.7/JH.29.7.41. 700 MYTH. Propellor shaft. We attach to Rm/HH's. copy the original of PL.754 Propellor Shaft. The above scheme shews the propellor shaft… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter to Park Ward, Ltd. regarding the assembly of the Myth chassis and a request for two frames. | ||
| View original record | 700 8th August, 1941. Em.3/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N, N.W. 10. Dear Ward, We are ready to start assembling the Myth chassis. We should… | ||
| scan0214 | Meeting minutes discussing the progress of the 'Myth' project, covering chassis construction, part sourcing, and rear axle options. | ||
| View original record | 700 Es.1/T.8.9.41. MEETING TO DISCUSS MYTH PROGRESS. Present:- Es. Rm/Wym. Ra/LH. Ev/JD. -------------------- The meeting was held on Friday, 8th August, to discuss progress of Myth. It was agreed… | ||
| scan0215 | Specification document for project 'MYTH', detailing parts to be made in-house (HPS) or by outside contractors. | ||
| View original record | 9.8.41. SPECIFICATION "MYTH". ----------------------- Sections in black to be made by HPS. Sections in red to be made by outside contractors. Engine to be made by H S. -----------------------… | ||
| scan0216 | List of vehicle components and their respective suppliers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Carrier Plates & Dust Excluders - HPS. Front Hubs. - HPS. Steering Column & Box - Burman & Sons Ltd. EV/JD. Steering Wheel. - Wilmot-Breeden. EV/JD. Dip Switch - Lucas. Horn Button - Lucas.… | ||
| scan0217 | Specification sheet for the 'MYTH' project, listing components and their designated manufacturers, either in-house (HPS) or outside contractors. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION "MYTH" Sections in black to be made by HPS. Sections in red to be made by outside contractors. Engine to be made by HPS. Carburetter - S.U. Exhaust System - Burgess. Air Silencer - A.C.… | ||
| scan0218 | List of vehicle components and their associated suppliers or manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Carrier Plates & Dust Excludors - HFS. Front Hubs. - HFS. Steering Column & Box - Burman & Sons Ltd. Steering Wheel. - Wilmot-Breeden. Dip Switch - Lucas. Horn button - Lucas. Petrol Tank - HFS.… | ||
| scan0219 | Specification list for project 'MYTH', detailing parts and their manufacturers or suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 9.8.41. SPECIFICATION "MYTH". Sections in black to be made by HPS. Sections in red to be made by outside contractors. Engine to be made by HPS. Carburettor - S.U. Exhaust System - Burgess. Air… | ||
| scan0220 | List of vehicle components and their respective suppliers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Carrier Plates & Dust Excluders - HPS. Front Hubs. - HPS. Steering Column & Box - Burman's & Sons Ltd. Steering wheel. - Wilmot-Breeden. Dip Switch - Lucas. Horn Button - Lucas. Petrol Tank -… | ||
| scan0221 | Specification document for project 'MYTH', listing parts and their assigned manufacturers or suppliers. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION "MYTH". Sections in black to be made by HPS. Sections in red to be made by outside contractors. Engine to be made by HPS. Carburetter - S.U. Exhaust System - Burgess. Air Silencer - A.C.… | ||
| scan0222 | List of vehicle components and their corresponding manufacturers or suppliers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Carrier Plates & Dust Excluders - HPS. Front Hubs. - HPS. Steering Column & Box - Burman & Sons Ltd. EV/AB. Steering Wheel. - Wilmot-Breeden. EV/JD. Dip Switch - Lucas. Horn Button - Lucas.… | ||
| scan0223 | The outcomes and action points from a conference on the production of the first two Myth cars. | ||
| View original record | 700 To Rm. c. to Rm/Wym. (Struck through) c. to Ev. (Struck through) c. to Rm/HH. (Struck through) SECRET. Ev/JD.2/JH.11.8.41. MYTH. Production of First 2 Myth Cars. To confirm notes made at the… | ||
| scan0224 | Synchromesh fault on a car due to incorrect assembly, with a recommendation to update the detail drawings. | ||
| View original record | 1665. Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm10/R.6.4.38. We have received the following note from Grylls who is ill:- "The synchromesh 2nd on Hs' car did not work "because of wrong assembly of 2nd speed selector "shaft… | ||
| scan0225 | List of customer complaints regarding a Wraith car, covering ventilation, seating, brakes, and various noises. | ||
| View original record | 665. Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm1/R.13.4.38. WRAITH FOR Hs. Hs. made the following complaints about his car:- (1) Ventilation. He is emphatic that he must have some sort of ventilation. I suggest that we try… | ||
| scan0226 | Request for a car specification detailing items not up to final production standards and for a speedometer calibration. | ||
| View original record | -2- (7) Specification. Will you please put a specification on the car saying what things are not up to the final production specification, and also giving a speedometer calibration. Rm. | ||
| scan0227 | Request to send a covering note to Messrs. Banks & Sons for a green luggage cover for car WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | qJWH e/mt 665 also 1205 To Mr. Mills O.O. Rm/FD.6/JH.20.5.38. Will you please send a covering note to Messrs. Banks & Sons, East Street, Derby, for one Green Luggage cover 6' x 6' price 10/- for use… | ||
| scan0228 | List of modifications and parts required for a Wraith WXA.2 vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 665 To HPS. Rm/FD.1/JH.31.5.38. Hs's Wraith WXA.2. As Sg's. car will not be coming into the Exptl. until after the Whitsun Holidays, will you please have as many of the modifications that are ready… | ||
| scan0229 | Request to send an official order to Sanderson & Holmes for work carried out mounting a new body to chassis WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | 665 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.5/JH.1.6.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for work carried out in mounting a new body to chassis WXA.2. O/N.55518 £54.19.4.… | ||
| scan0230 | Coachwork repairs to a Wraith and the arrangement for building new wings on a production chassis. | ||
| View original record | 665 W %S - Hn. Rm/FD.10/JH.3.6.38. re Wraith Wings. The coachwork repairs have already been carried out by Sanderson & Holmes to Hs's wraith, we therefore shall not be sending the car to Park Wards.… | ||
| scan0231 | Note from Rm to Hs regarding a summary of work done on car WXA-2. | ||
| View original record | 665 Hs. from Rm. Rm4/R.3.6.38. Attached is a summary of the work which was recently done on your car, WXA-2. Rm. | ||
| scan0232 | Modifications to car WXA-2 to improve wind noise, with additional other and chassis work. | ||
| View original record | Rm. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD3/R.3.6.38. WXA-2 - Hs. The following work has been carried out on the above car to improve wind noise:- (1) Covers over drain holes in screen pillars removed. A new pattern made… | ||
| scan0233 | Misfiring issue in a Wraith car caused by faulty sparking plug suppressors. | ||
| View original record | S - 665 To By/RD. c. to Hs. Rm/FD.9/JH.17.6.38. WXA.2. Hs's Wraith. The misfiring trouble on this car was caused by 3 of the sparking plug suppressors breaking down, nothing was wrong with the R.R.… | ||
| scan0234 | Request to replace an R.R. ignition with a Delco system, and a clarifying handwritten response. | ||
| View original record | 665 Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm/3/R.20.6.38. Will you please note that Hs. has requested that we should replace the R.R. ignition on his car with a Delco. Rm. [Handwritten signature]: Rm [Handwritten text]:… | ||
| scan0235 | Request to manufacture a middle silencer and downtake pipes for Wraith cars 25.G.VI. and WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | 665. To HPS. Rm/Wym.3/JH.16.8.38. WRAITH CARS 25.G.VI. & WXA.2. We would like you to make up for Hs's. car WXA.2 a similar middle silencer to theone fitted to 25.G.VI. together with a 1.75" dia. tail… | ||
| scan0236 | Instruction to modify the radiators on Hs's and Sg's Wraith cars with a steam valve. | ||
| View original record | 665 also 664- To HPS. Rm/Std.31/JH.18.8.38. WRAITH RADIATOR - Hs. & Sg. Cars. Both Hs's. Wraith car and Sg's. Wraith car should have their radiator fitted with a steam valve and modified in accordance… | ||
| scan0237 | Work order for modifications to be carried out on a Wraith WXA.2 vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 665 To HPS. Rm/FD.3/JH.22.8.38. Hs's. Wraith WXA.2. Will you please have the following work carried out - (1) Clutch pedal operation GCD.798. (2) Cast iron drums. (3) Exhaust system to… | ||
| scan0238 | Comparing the chassis weights of the Wraith model against the 25/30 model and experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To EY. from SG. Copy to Mr.Rm.Cr re Wraith Chassis Weights. I do not seem to remember having heard very much about this in the past from the point of view of what we expected the weight to… | ||
| scan0239 | Weight of the Wraith chassis, comparing it with American cars, and requesting weight data. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from Sg. I appreciate the design of Wraith was settled before you were responsible for design and this memo/. must not be taken as a criticism of you personally but is written with a view to… | ||
| scan0240 | Trial of heat-resisting steel for the exhaust expansion box on a Wraith WXA.2 car. | ||
| View original record | 665 To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.20.8.38. Wraith WXA.2. Hs's Car. We wish to try some heat resisting steel in the front expansion box of the exhaust system on the above car. We are sending you the expansion… | ||
| scan0241 | Requesting modifications to a WXA.2 Hs's. Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | 8 665 To HPS. Rm/FD.6/JH.1.10.38. WXA.2 Hs's. Wraith. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car:- (1) Radiator filler modified. (2) Exhaust system to be fitted up in the… | ||
| scan0242 | Diagnosing a misfiring issue related to an oiled-up spark plug in car WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | 665- To Rm/RC. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/WB.6/TH.25.10.38. WXA.2. This car has given trouble (missing fire) twice during the last week. No.6. plug on both occasions was oiled up when removed. The plugs were… | ||
| scan0243 | The loan of an experimental car to 'Hs.' while his own car is used by Sales. | ||
| View original record | 665 To Rm/FD. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.9/MH.7.11.38. You will see from the attached note that Hs. is loaning his car to Sales for a few days during which time we shall have to loan him an experimental car.… | ||
| scan0244 | Typed memo confirming an agreement for the use of a car for three days. | ||
| View original record | 665 W/S. To DH. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. Rm/Gry.8/MH.7.11.38. With regard to your telephone conversation, Hs. has agreed that you can have his car on Wednesday night for three days. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0245 | The loan of an experimental car to Hs. while his own car is with Sales. | ||
| View original record | 665 To Rm/FD. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.9/MH.7.11.38. You will see from the attached note that Hs. is loaning his car to Sales for a few days during which time we shall have to loan him an experimental car.… | ||
| scan0246 | Brief internal memo confirming an arrangement for borrowing a car for three days. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To DH. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. Rm/Gry.8/MH.7.11.38. With regard to your telephone conversation, Hs. has agreed that you can have his car on Wednesday night for three days. Rm/Gry. noted. F.D.… | ||
| scan0247 | Arranging for a driver to collect a car to be used by Messrs. George Heath of Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | 665 S/W. Rm/Gry. C. to RC [Handwritten in red:] F DODD- Please arrange Rm Cx/DH10/ES.8.11.38. Thank you for your memo. with regard to the use of Hs's car from Wednesday night next. We are sending up a… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding chassis WXA-2 belonging to Mr. Hives. | ||
| View original record | 102/2 665 Rm/Gry6/R. 21st November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 475, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. (For the attention of Mr. Thompson.) Dear Sirs, With regard to your telephone conversation,… | ||
| scan0249 | Replacing the mild steel centre expansion box on a Wraith car WXA.2 with a Staybright one and modifying its suspension. | ||
| View original record | 663 To HPS. Rm/Wym.7/JH.2.12.38. WRAITH CAR WXA.2. We have had trouble with the centre expansion box on the exhaust system of the above car because it is made in mild steel. Will you therefore please… | ||
| scan0250 | Discrepancy in a car's maximum speed and questioning the speedometer's accuracy. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rm You might test this I have never been able to exceed 72 MPH HS S/W. HS 663. [Typed] WXA-2. Cx2/KW.6.12.38. I thought you would be interested to hear that Mr.Clark of Cockshoots,… | ||
| scan0251 | Maximum speed tests for the WXA.2 car and lap speed for the 25.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 663. To Hs. c. toCx. Rm/Wym.3/JH.12.12.38. We have tested WXA.2 car for maximum speed on the Salt Box straight, Uttoxeter Road, and attained 73 M.P.H. in one direction and 74 M.P.H. in the opposite… | ||
| scan0252 | Instructing for the centre expansion box and downtake pipe suspension to be fitted to a Wraith car WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | 663 To HPS. Rm/RB.9/JH.5.1.39. WRAITH CAR WXA.2. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop today to have the centre expansion box changed as mentioned in instructions Rm/Wym.7/JH.2.11.38. We… | ||
| scan0253 | Requesting the fitment of car heating to car WXA.1. | ||
| View original record | 664 To HPS. Rm/Std. 8/JH.18.1.39. Hs. has requested that his car WXA.1 should be fitted with car heating, and we shall have the car in the Garage for this purpose as soon as we are ready to accept it.… | ||
| scan0254 | Requesting the removal and inspection of a servo for oil on the linings, and to fit a solid plate. | ||
| View original record | 663. To HPS. Rm/JBD.1/JH.7.3.39. WXA.2. Will you please remove the servo on the above and inspect for oil on the linings. This servo is still fitted with slots in the driven plate which was deleted… | ||
| scan0255 | Request to reline the front and rear brakes of chassis WXA.2 with Thermoid linings. | ||
| View original record | 663. To HPS. Rm/JBD.2/JH.9.5.39. WXA.2. Will you please reline the front and rear brakes of the above chassis with Thermoid linings as on production. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0256 | Request to reline the front and rear brakes on chassis WXA.2 with Thermoid linings. | ||
| View original record | 663. W X A . 2 . To Hd. Rm/JBD.6/JH.10.5.39. Will you please reline the Front and rear brakes on the above chassis with Thermoid linings. The car is wanted again on Friday night. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0257 | Instructions for fitting new special cylinder blocks with liner inserts to WXA.1 and WXA.2 cars. | ||
| View original record | 663 + 664 + 112A To LA. from Rm/Swdl. c. MX. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/CTS. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.12.9.39. WXA.1 AND WXA.2. The special cylinder blocks which are now available should be fitted to the above… | ||
| scan0258 | Recommendation to use the Lucas starter motor on Hs' car based on its established reliability and simplicity. | ||
| View original record | 663. By. from Rm. c. By/NS. Rm12/R.20.7.39. LUCAS STARTER MOTOR ON Hs' CAR. This is to confirm our recommendation that the Lucas Starter Motor should be put on this car. We have not tried the Lucas… | ||
| scan0259 | The build specifications for B.V. Gearbox No.12, its differences from No.11, and its intended vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 663 800b σ 428 To HPS/RH. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.26.7.39. B.V. GEARBOX NO.12. We understand you will shortly be building this gear-box and should like its specification to be the same as box No.11… | ||