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scan0001 Secret memo detailing a preliminary investigation into the front and rear wheel track dimensions for the 'Myth' car.
View original record SECRET. 1030 746 To Rm. from Ev. c.c. to Rm/EAG. c.c. to Rm/PJH. Ev.6/JH.28.6.40. re Tracks of Myth. JH We have completed our preliminary investigation into the tracks of the above car based on the…

scan0002 Rear axle geometry and spring design for the 'Myth' model.
View original record Ex. from Ra/PJH. C. Rm/EAG. C. Ra/GB. 1030 Ra/PJH.10/JHS.9.7.40. 746 MYTH REAR SPRINGS. No. Ev.7/JHS.5.7.40. We think that Myth rear axle geometry should be no worse than B.V., as we know that the…

scan0003 Calculations for ride and roll rates on the 'Myth' project, using a Vauxhall 12 car as an example.
View original record Ev. from Rm/GB. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/GB.1/ML.31.7.40. 746 ROLL BARS ON MYTH. In your note Ev.7/ML.5.7.40. the following occurs :- "Rm/GB said that we shall require a rear roll bar in any case -" It should be…

scan0004 Calculations and analysis of vehicle roll rates and suspension, with a comparison of competitor vehicle suspension deflection.
View original record - 2 - Cont'd. Tyre roll rate (tyre rate 1000 lb/ins) = 2000 lb. ft/deg. Overall rear roll rate = 141 lb.ft/deg. Total Roll Rate = 279 lb.ft/deg. Rolling weight = 2540 lbs. Roll rate per 2000 lbs of…

scan0005 Design and integration of rear springs and their fixings for the 'Myth' scheme.
View original record To Rm/GB. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/EAG. c. to Rm/HH. 746 Ev.10/JH.2.9.40. Rear Springs & Fixings Myth. You are aware that we have given certain dates for the completion of Myth schemes and that we are…

scan0006 Requesting data for a new rear spring design intended to save 25% of the weight.
View original record Cont'd. cut on odd occasions. We believe it is intended that the springs forthis car should have some form of interleaving together with gaiters which will exclude dirt. Will you prepare for us…

scan0007 Cross-reference note to another document regarding steering.
View original record 746 Also see Ev.6/JH.24.6.40 in File 750 (Steering).

scan0008 Minutes of a conference held to agree on the design geometry for the 'Myth' rear suspension.
View original record 1030 To Rm, c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Rm/MG. c. to Rm/DB. c. to EV/DB. c. to EV/JB. 746 Ev.10/JH.2.10.40. Minutes of Conference held at Park Leys Oct. 2nd. 1940. Subject - Myth Rear Suspension. Present…

scan0009 Specifications and decisions on vehicle chassis, understeer, and suspension spring settings.
View original record Cont'd. a. .550 ins. prop. shaft pumping on max. bump. b. 4.7% understeer under full load. c. Zero understeer with 2 up in front seat, assuming .875 in. deflection for the removal of the rear two…

scan0010 Frame, suspension, and transmission layout for the 'Myth' car.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. c. to RmA/HH. c. to Rm/FJH. Ev.1/JH.8.10.40. re FRAME SUSPENSION & TRANSMISSION LAYOUT. MYTH. On PL.363 we show a quarter scale layout of the frame, transmission, rear springs and…

scan0011 Technical memorandum detailing the design considerations and performance of the Myth rear suspension system.
View original record 1080 To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Ev. Rm/CLM. Rm/FJH. 746 Rm/GB.2/ET.8.10.40. MYTH REAR SUSPENSION ------------------ Here are some details concerning the Myth rear suspension. This suspension was to…

scan0012 The trial and error process for designing the 'Myth' rear suspension, comparing different spring and shackle configurations.
View original record To Mr. [redacted] from Rm/GB. Copy to Ev. Rm/Cis. Rm/FJH. MYTH REAR SUSPENSION Here are some details concerning the Myth rear suspension. This suspension was to have consisted of a 44" spring and a…

scan0013 Graph detailing the load, rate, and deflection characteristics of a 44-inch spring with a 2 1/2-inch tension shackle.
View original record 44 SPRING 2 1/2 TENSION SHACKLE 28/8/40 LOAD LB VIRTUAL DEFLECTION 1000 900 800 7 700 6 600 5 500 4 400 3 300 2 200 REBOUND RIDE POSITION BUMP 2 1/2" WHEN SPRING IS MECH. FLAT. VIRTUAL DEFLECTION LOAD…

scan0014 Graph showing the load, deflection, and rate characteristics of an A4 spring with a 4.5 inch shackle.
View original record A4 SPRING 4.5" SHACKLE. 12/9/40 4.5" TENSION SHACKLE. 2" WHEN SPRING IS MECH. FLAT. LOAD - LB. 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 VIRTUAL DEFLECTION — INCHES 6 5 4 3 2 RATE RATE LB/INCH 340 300 260 220…

scan0015 Performance graph showing load, virtual deflection, and rate for a 44' spring with a 2 1/2' compression shackle.
View original record 44" SPRING 2 1/2" COMPRESSION SHACKLE WHEN SPRING IS MECH. FLAT. FIG 3. LEFT Y-AXIS: LOAD. LB. VIRTUAL DEFLECTION - INCHES. 1000, 9 900, 8 800, 7 700, 6 600, 5 500, 4 400 300 200 100 RIGHT Y-AXIS:…

scan0016 Performance graph for a 44 spring with a 5-inch compression shackle, showing load and rate characteristics.
View original record 44 SPRING 5" COMPRESSION SHACKLE 6-10-40 3 1/8 WHEN SPRING IS MECH. FLAT. LOAD - LBS 1400 1200 1000 800 600 VIRTUAL DEFLECTION - INCHES 7 6 5 4 VIRTUAL DEFLECTION LOAD RATE RATE - LBS/INCH 180 140 100…

scan0017 List of 14 criticisms and requested design changes for the 'Myth' rear suspension, design PL.370.
View original record [Handwritten top left: 1030] [Handwritten top right: 746] To Rm/GB. from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/GB/Cantrill. Ev.3/JH.31.10.40. re Rear Suspension - Myth. We give below a resume of our criticisms of…

scan0018 List of action points for modifications to the rear damper and spring assembly.
View original record Ev.3/JH.31.10.40. 15. Put bottom of damper link fixing on the plate under the rear spring. 16. Provide a scheme for a rear roll rod. 17. Move damper in to clear a Bentley V type spring clip and…

scan0019 Coil spring specifications for the 'Myth' front suspension system.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. C. to Ev. & Rm/HH. 746 Ev/DB.3/ET.6.12.40. FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. 1030 PL.428, attached to this memo, shows the coil spring for the Myth front suspension, suitable for a sprung load…

scan0020 The bump and rebound buffers for the 'Myth' front suspension system.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Ev. & Rm/HH. [This line is struck through in red] 746 Ev/DB.2/ET.6.12.40. 1030 FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. --------------------- PL.420, attached to this memo, shows the bump and…

scan0021 The design and construction of bump and rebound buffers for the 'Myth' front suspension.
View original record To Rm. from Rm/DB. c. to Ev. & Ra/HH. 1080 Ev/DB.2/ST.6.12.40. 746 FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. ------------------------------ PL.420, attached to this memo, shows the bump and rebound buffers for the Myth…

scan0022 Coil spring and material stress for the Myth front suspension.
View original record In. Re. Susem Ev/DB. C. to Ev. & Rm/IH. 1030 Ev/DB.S/27.6.12.40. 746 FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. FL.428, attached to this memo, shows the coil spring for the Myth front suspension, suitable for a sponge…

scan0023 The design, function, and simplifications of the 'Myth' front suspension shock damper.
View original record 1030 To Ba. From Ev/DB. C. to Ev. Rm/DM. Ev/DB.1/BP.7.12.40. 746 FRONT SUSPENSION - MYTH PL.423 attached shows the front shockdamper and upper triangle levers of the Myth front suspension. The damper…

scan0024 Revised steering tube joint design for the Myth front suspension.
View original record [Handwritten Top] Myth file 746 12 [Typed] To Rm. from Ev/DB. C. Rm/HH. Ev. [Struck through] Ev/DB.5/ET.12.12.40. [Handwritten Annotation] Rm/F.J.H. Please vet this scheme & see if you have any…

scan0025 Modifications to the 'Myth' front suspension steering tube joint and a potential alternative.
View original record To Rm. from Ev./DB. C. Rm./HH. Ev. 1030 Ev/DB.5/BT.12.12.40. 746 MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION. -------------------- PL.434 attached shows the steering tube joint for the Myth front suspension. It is…

scan0026 The front brakes and pivot for the Myth front suspension system.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Myth Ev/DB.13/ET.20.12.40. FRONT BRAKES & PIVOT - MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION PL.378 attached shows the front brakes and pivot for the Myth front suspension.…

scan0027 Front brakes, pivot, and suspension for the 'Myth' project.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/AH. Ev. Ev/DE.13/ET.20.12.40. FRONT BRAKES & PIVOT - MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION ------------------------------------------ PL.378 attached shows the front brakes and…

scan0028 Design and testing considerations for the Myth front suspension's lower triangle levers.
View original record To Rm. From EV/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. EV. 1080 EV/DB.8/ET.30.12.40. 746 MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION. -------------------- PL.426 attached shows the lower triangle levers of the Myth front suspension. The levers…

scan0029 Technical memorandum regarding the design and testing of the 'Myth' front suspension lower triangle levers.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. 746 1030 Ev/DB.8/ET.30.12.40. MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION. PL.426 attached shows the lower triangle levers of the Myth front suspension. The levers themselves are…

scan0030 The rear springs and suspension for the 'MYTH' project, referencing drawing PL.370.
View original record 4 46 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c.c. to Ev. c.c. to Rm/HH. c.c. to Rm/GB. Ev/JD.2/SW.1.1.41. MYTH. Rear Springs & Suspension. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.370 Rear Suspension. The above…

scan0031 Letter to Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. about the feasibility of using and modifying Harris bushes for a specific application.
View original record 746 1030 3rd January, 1941. Ev/DB.5/ET. Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, STRATFORD-on-AVON. Dear Sirs, We would like to use two Harris bushes as shown in the enclosed sketch (Fig.1), but…

scan0032 Blueprint showing two cross-sectional views of mechanical components.
View original record FIG. 1. FIG. 2.

scan0033 Material change for front suspension coil springs to achieve a cost saving.
View original record Handwritten: Ev/DB. Believe shot blasted black drawn would give best results. Tempered Spring Co should be consulted. Rm To [Strikethrough]Rm.[/Strikethrough] from Rm/HH. c. to…

scan0034 Letter to The Tempered Spring Co. Ltd. seeking advice on cheaper manufacturing options for a low-stress suspension spring.
View original record Handwritten (red pencil): Copy to Rm Handwritten (black ink): myth Handwritten (red pencil): 1030 Handwritten (pencil): 746 Handwritten (black ink): Rm will let you know result DB EV/DB.6/ET. 15th…

scan0035 Requesting contact with spring makers to procure a sample set of Myth rear springs.
View original record To Rm/Clm. from Rm. 1030 746 Rm.4/ET.19.1.41. MYTH REAR SPRINGS Will you contact the spring makers and see what chance there is of getting a set of these springs made. I believe that the priority…

scan0036 Technical memo detailing modifications and calculations for the Myth rear springs.
View original record To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Ev. Rm/HH. Ev/JD. Rm/Clm. Ev/DB. MYTH REAR SPRINGS. Some modifications are necessary to the Myth rear springs shown in PL.370. Since these were designed, the car weight has…

scan0037 Comparison of tensile and compressive stresses in different leaf spring configurations, with notes on the effects of shot blasting.
View original record Rm/GB.8/ET.13.1.41 - 2 - There are nine leaves in the spring. In spite of this the stresses are rather high. Some comparisons are given below. The Myth spring is a grooved Woodhead and the tensile and…

scan0038 Specification sheet detailing leaf spring dimensions and requesting design modifications and testing.
View original record Rm/GB.8/ET.13.1.41. - 3 - | Leaf No. | Thickness | Length of leaves when flat | Free radius | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | .254" | * 44" | 53.6" | | 2 | .231 | 41 | 41.6 | | 3 | " | 35.875 | " | | 4 | " |…

scan0039 Graph showing the performance characteristics of the 'Myth' rear suspension system.
View original record MYTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRUNG LOAD - LB. VIRTUAL DEFLECTION - INCHES DISTANCE FROM FULL LOAD POSITION - INCHES REBOUND BUMP FULL BUMP SUSPENSION RATE - LB/INCH. VIRTUAL DEFLECTION LOAD RATE NO CAMBER…

scan0040 Letter to The Tempered Spring Co. Ltd. seeking advice on cost-effective finishes for a new, lower-stress suspension spring.
View original record 1030 746 18th January, 1941. EV/DB.6/ET. The Tempered Spring Co. Ltd., Burton Weir Works, SHEFFIELD, 4. Dear Sirs, We are enclosing a print of a suspension spring RG.2052. This spring has an…

scan0041 Front suspension issues, specifically regarding Harris Bushes and the replacement of spring washers.
View original record Handwritten: EV/DB. Please note Handwritten: Rm Handwritten: 1030 Typed: To Rm. [strikethrough] From Rm/GB. Typed: Rm/GB.8/ET.22.1.41 Typed: FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. Typed: -------------------…

scan0042 Design and specifications of the 'Myth' front suspension system.
View original record Rm/GB - Any comments on this design Rm To Rm. from Ev/DB. C. to Ev. Rm/HH. FRONT SUSPENSION - MYTH PL.423 attached shows the front shockdamper and upper triangle levers of the Myth front suspension.…

scan0043 Providing comments on front suspension design, specifically regarding Harris Bushes and spring washers.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. from Rm/GB. Rm/GB.8/ET.22.1.41 FRONT SUSPENSION MYTH. ------------------------- Here are some comments on PL.423, which is described in EV/DB.1/ET.7.12.40. The Harris Bushes at the…

scan0044 Supply and quality of front springs for the 'Myth' project, comparing commercial versus refined articles.
View original record Ev/DB. from Rm. Myth 1030 746 Rm.11/ML.28.1.41. With reference to the Tempered Spring Co's letter attached. I think we can argue about how to make these springs for a long time without getting much…

scan0045 Modifications to the 'Myth' front suspension concerning Harris bushes.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. Rm/HH. Ev. M.46 Ev/DB.1/RH.20.2.41. 1030 SECRET Front Suspension - Myth. PL.505, attached to Rm/HH's copy of this memo, shows modifications necessary to the upper and lower…

scan0046 Secret memo detailing modifications to the 'Myth' front suspension system.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. Rm/HH. Ev. 746 Ev/DB.1/RH.20.2.41. SECRET 1030 Front Suspension - Myth. PL.505, attached to Rm/HH's copy of this memo, shows modifications necessary to the upper and lower…

scan0047 Secret memorandum detailing modifications to the 'Myth' front suspension system.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. Rm/HH. Ev. 766 Ev/DB.1/RH.20.2.41. 1030 SECRET Front Suspension - Myth. PL.505, attached to Rm/HH's copy of this memo, shows modifications necessary to the upper and lower…

scan0048 Construction of the Myth front suspension pan.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. From Ev/IB. Copy to Rm/WH. Ev. Ev/IB.1/ST.12.3.41. MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION. XL.436, attached to Rm/WH's copy, shows the front pan and the rubber mounting of the Myth front suspension.…

scan0049 Construction of the Myth front suspension pan and its rubber mountings.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. [Strikethrough] Ev. .746 Ev/DB.1/ET.18.3.41. MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION. ----------------------- PL.436, attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the front pan and the rubber…

scan0050 Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. enquiring about the supply of flexible hoses for a Daimler chassis lubrication system.
View original record COPY TO Rm. 4 & Mr. [REDACTED] 746 1030 20th March, 1941. Ev/DB.3/ET. [Signature] Messrs. TECALEMIT Ltd., Great West Road, BRENTFORD, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, On the Daimler 2 1/2 litre introduced late…

scan0051 Specifications for the front suspension springs for the Myth car.
View original record 1030 746. To Rm/from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev Ev/DB.7/ET.2.4.41. FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS - MYTH ------------------------------- The object of this memo is to place on record the leading particulars…

scan0052 Specifications for the front suspension springs for the Myth car.
View original record 1080 746 To Rm/from Ev/LB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/LB.7/CT.2.4.41. FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS - MYTH ---------------------------- The object of this memo is to place on record the leading particulars of…

scan0053 Lubrication scheme for the Myth front suspension system, referencing drawing PL.544.
View original record 746 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. [Rm is struck through and 'Ev' is handwritten above] Ev/DB.7/ET.10.4.41. LUBRICATION - FRONT SUSPENSION - MYTH ------------------------------- PL.544, attached to…

scan0054 Lubrication system for the 'Myth' front suspension.
View original record 746 1030 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/DB.7/ST.10.4.41. LUBRICATION - FRONT SUSPENSION - MYTH --------------------------------- PL.344, attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the lubrication of…

scan0055 Analysis of the 'Myth' model's front roll rod, its stiffness, and impact on vehicle handling characteristics.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Rm/GB. Ev/DB.3/ST.17.4.41. MYTH FRONT ROLL ROD. ------------------- PL.545, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the front roll rod and front…

scan0056 Note regarding drawing FL.527, a front elevation of the 17 lb front suspension, and related drawings.
View original record 746 To. Br. From Hy/NH. Copy to Bs/RH. Tvr. Ex.B.T/T.2.4.41. FRONT SUSPENSION - NOTES FL.527, the original of which is attached to Bs/RH's copy, is a front elevation of the 17 lb front suspension. The…

scan0057 Poor quality of 'Myth' rear springs supplied by Toledo Woodhead and the potential need for an alternative design.
View original record [Typed] To: Rm. from Rm/GB. c. Rm/Clm. Ev/JD. [Handwritten top right] 776 [Typed] Rm/GB.1/RH.11.4.41. MYTH REAR SPRINGS. The grooved section spring has definite theoretical advantages over the usual…

scan0058 The front suspension drawing for the 'Myth' project, detailing the release of the front elevation view.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. [Struck through] Ev. [Handwritten] Ev/DB.7/ET.22.4.41. 1030 796 FRONT SUSPENSION - MYTH. PL.527, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, is a front…

scan0059 The measurement and quality issues of Myth rear springs, with proposals for new designs and suppliers.
View original record 796 1030 To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Rm/Clm. Ev/JD. Rm/GB.12/LT.24.4.41. MYTH REAR SPRINGS The four Myth rear springs made by Toledo Wood head have now been measured. The rate is 20 to 26 lb/inch high.…

scan0060 Tables showing measured leaf thickness and lengths for Toledo Woodhead Springs for the Myth project.
View original record Rm/GB.12/ET.24.4.41 - 2 - TABLE SHOWING MEASURED LEAF THICKNESS OF THE TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS FOR MYTH Leaf No. Nominal size. Spring No1 Spring No2 Spring No3 Spring No4 1 .254" .255 .256 .256 .256 2…

scan0061 Table showing nominal, mean, max, and min radii of Myth springs by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record Rm/GB.12/ET.24.4.41 - 3 - TABLE SHOWING NOMINAL, MEAN, MAX. & MIN. RADII OF MYTH SPRINGS BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD.…

scan0062 Graph showing measured and calculated results for a test of the 'Myth' rear suspension.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION WITH SHACKLE WITHOUT AXLE INSULATORS. SPRUNG LOAD - LB VIRTUAL DEFLECTION - INCHES DISTANCE FROM FULL LOAD POSITION - INCHES. SUSPENSION RATE LB/INCH 41.04" 44" WHEN FLAT…

scan0063 Graph plotting the suspension rate of the Myth rear suspension, with and without an axle clamp.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION CLAMP RUBBERS WERE 38 DUR. TOTAL COMPRESSION ON RUBBER WAS .094" WITH AXLE CLAMP WITHOUT AXLE CLAMP AXIS LABELS: SUSPENSION RATE LB/INCH DISTANCE FROM FULL LOAD POSITION -…

scan0064 Graph showing the test results for two 'Myth' rear springs made by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS (MADE BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING NO. 1 MEASURED RATE 152 LB/INCH. " FRICTION 60 LB CALCULATED RATE 132 LB/INCH. SPRING NO. 2 MEASURED RATE 158 LB/INCH. " FRICTION 40 LB AXIS…

scan0065 Graph showing the test results for 'Myth' rear springs made by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS. (MADE TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING No 3 MEASURED RATE 157 LB/INCH " FRICTION 40 LB. MEASURED RATE 157 LB/INCH " FRICTION 36 LB/INCH LOAD LB. RIDE POSITION TESTS BY R.M/C.C.…

scan0066 Performance and design of Myth rear springs.
View original record To Hm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Rm/Clm. Ev/JD. MYTH REAR SPRINGS The four Myth rear springs made by Toledo Woodhead have now been measured. The rate is 20 to 26 lb/inch high. Leaf thickness is -.000 to…

scan0067 Tables showing measured leaf thickness and lengths for Toledo Woodhead springs for Myth.
View original record Rm/GB.12/GT.24.4.41 - 2 - TABLE SHOWING MEASURED LEAF THICKNESS OF THE TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS FOR MYTH Leaf No. Nominal size. Spring No1 Spring No2 Spring No3 Spring No4 1 .254" .255 .256 .256 .256 2…

scan0068 Table showing nominal, mean, maximum, and minimum radii of MYTH springs by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record Rm/GB.12/AT.24.4.41 - 3 - TABLE SHOWING NOMINAL, MEAN, MAX. & MIN. RADII OF MYTH SPRINGS BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD.…

scan0069 Graph showing the test results for the Myth rear suspension with a shackle and without axle insulators.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION WITH SHACKLE WITHOUT AXLE INSULATORS. 41.04" 5" 44" WHEN FLAT TOP RUBBER 5" LONG x 3/8" THICK BOTTOM " 7" " x 5/8" " SPRUNG LOAD - LB VIRTUAL DEFLECTION - INCHES…

scan0070 Graph plotting the suspension rate of a Myth rear suspension, with and without an axle clamp.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION CLAMP RUBBERS WERE 38 DUR. TOTAL COMPRESSION ON RUBBER WAS .094" WITH AXLE CLAMP WITHOUT AXLE CLAMP SUSPENSION RATE LB/INCH 300 260 220 180 140 100 DISTANCE FROM FULL LOAD…

scan0071 Graph showing the test results for 'Myth' rear springs made by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS (MADE BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING NO. 1 MEASURED RATE 152 LB/INCH FRICTION 60 LB CALCULATED RATE 132 LB/INCH FULL LOAD POSITION SPRING NO. 2 MEASURED RATE 158 LB/INCH FRICTION…

scan0072 Graph showing the test results for Myth rear springs made by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS, (MADE TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING No 3 MEASURED RATE 157 LB/INCH " FRICTION 40 LB MEASURED RATE 150 LB/INCH " FRICTION 36 LB/INCH LOAD LB RIDE POSITION TESTS BY R.W./G.B.…

scan0073 The specifications for Myth rear springs, including a design for a flat section spring and shot blasting requirements.
View original record 746. To Rm/HH. from Rm/GB. Copy to Rm. Ev. Ev/ID. Rm/Ulm. Rm/GB.5/GT.15.5.41. MYTH REAR SPRINGS. ------------------ Myth rear springs. As we cannot get grooved section springs elsewhere, a flat…

scan0074 Analysis and potential improvements for 'Myth' rear springs.
View original record 1030 746 To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Rs/Clm. AV/JB. MYTH REAR SPRINGS The four Myth rear springs made by Toledo Wood head have now been measured. The rate is 20 to 26 lb/inch high. Leaf thickness is…

scan0075 Tables showing measured leaf thickness and lengths for Toledo Woodhead Springs for MYTH.
View original record Rm/GB.12/ST.24.4.41 - 2 - TABLE SHOWING MEASURED LEAF THICKNESS OF THE TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS FOR MYTH Leaf No. Nominal size. Spring No1 Spring No2 Spring No3 Spring No4…

scan0076 Table showing nominal, mean, maximum, and minimum radii of Nith springs by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record Rm/GB.12/ST.24.4.41 - 3 - TABLE SHOWING NOMINAL, MEAN, MAX, & MIN. RADII OF NITH SPRINGS BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD. Leaf No. Nominal Spring No. 1 Spring No. 2 Spring No. 3 Spring No. 4 mean max. min. mean…

scan0077 Graph showing the calculated versus measured results from a test of the Myth rear suspension.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION WITH SHACKLE WITHOUT AXLE INSULATORS. [Diagram showing a leaf spring] 41.04" 44" WHEN FLAT 5" TOP RUBBER 5" LONG x 7/8" THICK BOTTOM " 7" " x 5/8" " [Graph Legends]…

scan0078 Graph plotting the suspension rate versus distance from full load position for a 'Myth' rear suspension.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SUSPENSION CLAMP RUBBERS WERE 38 DUR. TOTAL COMPRESSION ON RUBBER WAS .094" WITH AXLE CLAMP WITHOUT AXLE CLAMP SUSPENSION RATE LB / INCH DISTANCE FROM FULL LOAD POSITION - INCHES…

scan0079 Graphical test report for two 'Myth' rear springs manufactured by Toledo Woodhead, showing load versus ride position.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS (MADE BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING NO. 1 MEASURED RATE 152 LB/INCH " FRICTION 60 LB CALCULATED RATE 132 LB/INCH SPRING NO. 2 MEASURED RATE 158 LB/INCH " FRICTION 40 LB FULL…

scan0080 Graph showing the test results for 'Myth' rear springs, made by Toledo Woodhead.
View original record TEST OF MYTH REAR SPRINGS. (MADE TOLEDO WOODHEAD) SPRING N° 3 MEASURED RATE 157 LB/INCH " FRICTION 40 LB. MEASURED RATE 157 LB/INCH " FRICTION 36 LB/INCH LOAD LB RIDE POSITION Y-AXIS VALUES: 1400,…

scan0081 Design specifications and manufacturing notes for 'Myth' rear springs, including a flat section design and shot blasting procedures.
View original record o Rm/HH. From Rm/GB. Copy to Rm. Ev. Ev/JD. Rm/Olm. Rm/GB.S/GT.13.3.41. 796 MYTH REAR SPRINGS. ================== Toledo Woodheads have made a poor job of the sample Myth rear springs. As we cannot…

scan0082 Parts required for the front pan and rubber mounting of the front suspension test rig.
View original record Rm/E.A.G Has Ward got all the information necessary on the front pan? Rm To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.2/SW.4.6.41 M.40 Test Rig. PL.436 - Front Pan & Rubber Mounting of Front…

scan0083 New blueprints and a part number change for the M.40 Test Rig front suspension.
View original record To: HPS. from Rm/HH. c. Rm. Rm/OTS. Rm/Clm. EV. Br/JD. 746 M.40. TEST RIG Section 7042 - Front Suspension Scheme PL. 426. Please receive herewith blueprints of the following new details issued in…

scan0084 Listing parts required for the M.40 Test Rig rear suspension and fittings.
View original record To HES. from Rm/HH. c.c. to Rm. c.c. to Ev/JD. 746 Rm/HH.2/SW.11.9.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.370 - Rear Suspension. Sec.7000 - Frame and Fittings Sec.7030 - Rear Springs & Fittings. Please receive…

scan0085 Notification of a new stiffening bracket and revised prints for frame assembly.
View original record -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/HH.2/SW.11.8.41. Sec.7000. RF.2710 Stiffening Bracket (Front) - Rear Spring (2 Off). also a revised print of RF.2259 Sheet 1 - Assembly of Frame, and RF.2259 Sheet 1 - LOP of Frame…

scan0086 Material options and procurement of rear spring gaiters for the Myth car model.
View original record 746 To Rm. c. Bv/JD. c. Wym. File RJH/GB.1/DH. 18.12.43. CAR SUSPENSION. For the Myth rear springs we shall require either interleaving or lubrication plus gaiters because interweaving without gaiters…

scan0087 Material options and sourcing for rear spring gaiters.
View original record To Rm. c. Ev/JD. c. Wym. 746 FJH/GB.1/DH. 18.12.43. CAR SUSPENSION. For the Myth rear springs we shall require either interleaving or lubrication plus gaiters because interleaving without gaiters is…

scan0088 Recommendations for the 'Myth' steering system, detailing components and specifications.
View original record To Ev. c. to Ev/DB. Rm/FJH.8/JH.16.10.39. # 750 MYTH STEERING. We herewith confirm our recommendations for the Myth steering as discussed with you :- (1) Marles type steering gear. (2) Proportions of…

scan0089 Secret memorandum discussing the preliminary design scheme for the front suspension, steering, and sump of the 'Myth' project.
View original record 1030 SECRET. To Rm/EAG. from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FJH. re Project of Myth. We confirm that we left with you on Friday June 21st. 1940 a preliminary print of PL.273 a 1/2 scale scheme of the proposed…

scan0090 Engine and power unit extraction for servicing, considering a monocoque design.
View original record Cont'd. conrod and piston with the engine in position, since the engine has been designed for the extraction of the piston and conrod to be extracted as a unit and only from below. Investigation is…

scan0091 Letter to Automotive Products Co., Ltd. providing approximate steering and wheel load information.
View original record 1030 750 26th November, 1940. Ev/DB.5/ET. Automotive Products Co., Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. T.A. Bone. With EV/DB Dear Sirs, With reference to your…

scan0092 Steering wheel design drawing for the Myth model.
View original record To. Dr. From RV/JD. Copy to Dr. Ra/H. Ra/HAG. STEERING - MYTH. ------------------ Attached to Ra/H.'s copy of this memo is Fl.429 - 17,000 dia. Steering Wheel for the Myth. This drawing has been…

scan0093 Model maker's drawing for a steering wheel for the 'Myth' model.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/EAG. 750 Ev/JD.1/ET.15.12.40. 1030 STEERING - MYTH. --------------------- Attached to Rm/HH.'s copy of this memo is PL.429 - 17.000 dia. Steering Wheel for the…

scan0094 Visit to Burman & Sons Ltd. regarding a steering column and box for the Myth project.
View original record To: Rm. from Ev/DB. C. Ev/JD. Rm/PJH. EV/DB.1/RH.14.2.41. 750 1080 Visit to Burman & Sons Ltd. re Steering Column and Box for Myth - 12.2.41. I saw Mr. H. Burman and also Messrs. Briggs, senior and…

scan0095 Visit to Burman & Sons Ltd. concerning the steering column and box for the 'Myth' project.
View original record To: Rm. from EV/DB. C. EV. EV/JD. Rm/FJH. EV/DB.1/RR.14.2.41. 750 1080 Visit to Burman & Sons Ltd. re Steering Column and Box for Myth - 12.2.41. I saw Mr. H. Burman and also Messrs. Briggs, senior…

scan0096 The cross steering lever for the Myth project, detailing modifications and referencing related drawings.
View original record 1030 750 To Rn. From Ev/DB. Copy to Rn/HH. Ev. Ev/IB.4/ET.20.3.41. CROSS STEERING LEVER MYTH. ------------------------- PL.317, the original of which is attached to Rn/HH's copy, shows the cross…

scan0097 The cross steering lever for the Myth project.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. 750 1030 Ev/DB.4/ET.20.3.41. CROSS STEERING LEVER MYTH. PL.517, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the cross steering lever for Myth. The…

scan0098 Modifications to the cross steering layout and steering box mounting for the 'Myth' project.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. C. to Rm/HH. Ev. Rm/EAG. 750 Ev/DB.2/ET.28.3.41. CROSS STEERING LAYOUT AND STEERING BOX MOUNTING M Y T H ---------- PL.448, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows…

scan0099 The cross steering layout and steering box mounting for the Myth model.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. C. to Rm/HH. Ev. Rm/SAG. CROSS STEERING LAYOUT AND STEERING BOX MOUNTING MYTH FL.448, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the cross steering layout and steering…

scan0100 New design for the 'Myth' Cross Steering Lever, including stress calculations.
View original record 750 1080 To Rm from Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. [struck through] Ev. [struck through] Ev/DB.11/ET.3.4.41. CROSS STEERING LEVER - MYTH Attached to Rm/HH's copy is the original of PL.537, Cross Steering…

scan0101 Technical note on a new design for a cross steering lever for the 'Myth' project, including stress calculations.
View original record 1030 750 To Mr From Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/DB.11/M.3.4.41. CROSS STEERING LEVER - MYTH ----------------------- Attached to Rm/HH's copy is the original of FL.537, Cross Steering Lever, Myth.…

scan0102 Dimensions of the 'Myth' steering column, referencing drawing PL.543.
View original record 750 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.10/SW.17.4.41. MYTH. Steering Column. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.543 - Front Seating Position - Myth. The above drawing shows…

scan0103 Proposed method for anchoring the steering column to the scuttle for the MYTH model.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. C. to Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/BAG. 750 (handwritten) Ev/JD.19/AT.30.4.41. MYTH Steering Column. -------------------- We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.635 - Steering Column Support…

scan0104 Lubrication scheme for the pendulum and idler lever ball joints of the Myth steering system.
View original record 750 To Rm/ From Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. Ev/DB.5/ET.6.5.41. LUBRICATION PENDULUM - IDLER LEVER BALL JOINTS MYTH STEERING PL.666, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shows the…

scan0105 Method for anchoring the steering column support on the scuttle, referencing the Silver Wraith 80.
View original record 750 1080 To Rm. from Ev/JD. C. to Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.19/ET.30.4.41. MYTH Steering Column. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.655 - Steering Column Support on Scuttle. The above scheme…

scan0106 The lubrication of pendulum and idler lever ball joints for the Myth steering system.
View original record To Rm/ From Ev/DB. Copy to Rm/HH. Ev. 750/1080 Ev/DB.5/ET.6.5.41. LUBRICATION PENDULUM & IDLER LEVER BALL JOINTS MYTH STEERING PL.666, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy, shews the…

scan0107 Steering column and box for the Myth chassis, with details on drawings and supplier discussions.
View original record 750 To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Ev. Ev/DB.6/SW.18.6.41. Steering Column & Box - Myth. PL.444, the original of which we attach to Rm/HH's copy, shows the steering column and box for the Myth…

scan0108 Steering wheel design and controls for the 'Myth' car.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. 750 Ev/JD.3/SW.18.6.41. MYTH. Steering Wheel. We attach to Rm/HH's copy, the original of :- PL.687 Steering Column Head. The above scheme shows the steering…

scan0109 Design changes for a steering wheel, including the removal of the hand throttle and a change in spoke design.
View original record To Rm/AH. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm. c. to Bx. 750 Ev/JD.5/SW.19.6.41. MYTH. Steering Wheel. When discussing the design of the Steering Column Head - drawing No. PL.687 with Rm., it was agreed that the…

scan0110 Design modifications to the 'Myth' steering wheel, specifically the control lever and spoke type.
View original record To Rm/HH. fromEv/DB. c. to Rm. Ev 750 Ev/DB.10/JH.25.6.41. MYTH - STEERING WHEEL. Further to Ev/JD.5/SW.19.6.41. Rm. has now decided that although the control lever shewn on PL.687 at the steering…

scan0111 Design of the 'Myth' steering wheel, specifically the control lever and spokes.
View original record To Rm/HH. fromEv/DB. c. to Rm. Ev. 750. Ev/DB.10/JH.25.6.41. MYTH - STEERING WHEEL. Further to Ev/JD.5/SW.19.6.41. Rm. has now decided that although the control lever shewn on PL.687 at the steering…

scan0112 Visit to Burman & Sons Ltd. to finalize details for the 'Myth' Steering Box.
View original record EV/DB. ①. What is the Vauxhall, lock to lock. ②. What exactly is shown on P.L.448 To Rm. from EV/DB. Copy to EV. Rm/FJH. Rm/HH. EV/DB.1/ET.27.6.41. ① Vauxhall is 2 3/4 turns lock to lock. ② PL 448 is…

scan0113 Confirming the final design for the steering column head, including hand throttle control and hexagon type spokes.
View original record To: Rm/HH. from Ev/JD. c. Rm. Ev. Ev/JD.4/RH.2.7.41. 750 MYTH. STEERING WHEEL It has been finally decided by Rm. that the Steering Column Head scheme PL.687, should be detailed with provision for the…

scan0114 Addition of a torque reaction boss to the steering box mounting.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Ev. 750 Ev/DB.11/SW.14.7.41. Torque Reaction Boss on Steering Box Mounting - Myth. PL.760, the original of which is attached to Rm/HH's copy., shows a torque…

scan0115 Steering system options for the 'Myth' vehicle, comparing Burman-Douglas worm and nut with cam and roller designs.
View original record 750 Confidential. To: Ev. from Rm. Rm. 2/h. 23.12.43. MYTH STEERING. At the present moment, we are relying on a Burman-Douglas steering for Myth. We know a great deal about worm and nut steering and I…

scan0116 Request to Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. for a mechanical petrol pump and an associated drawing.
View original record 1030 Rm/UTS.G/ET. 16th August 1940. Attention of Mr. Bennion Brown. A.C. - Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. DUNSTABLE. 751 Dear Sir, Will you please supply one mechanical petrol pump as fitted to a 10…

scan0117 Investigation into the weight of a 7-gallon petrol tank and fuel feed components for 8 & 10 HP models.
View original record 1030 751 To Rm. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/GB. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/FJH. Ev/JD.1/JH.17.10.40. MYTH. PETROL TANK & FUEL FEED. At Rm/GB's. request we have investigated the weight of the petrol tank and the…

scan0118 Design and construction of an 8-gallon petrol tank for the 'Myth' project.
View original record 751 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.4/SW.2.1.41. MYTH. 8 Gallon Petrol Tank. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.427 8 gallon Petrol Tank (2 sheets). The…

scan0119 Design of the petrol filler tube for the 'Myth' petrol tank.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. 781 1030 Ev/JD.3/SW.24.1.41. MYTH. PETROL TANK. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.449 - Petrol Filler Tube. The above scheme shows…

scan0120 Design of a petrol filler cap for the Myth model.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/SAG. Ev/JD.14/LT.29.4.41. Y51 MYTH Petrol Tank. ------------------- We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.653 - Petrol Filler Cap. The above scheme…

scan0121 Design specifications and production considerations for the petrol filler cap of the 'Myth' project.
View original record To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/EAG. 1030 Ev/JD.14/ET.29.4.41. 751 MYTH Petrol Tank. ----------- We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.653 - Petrol Filler Cap. The above scheme shews…

scan0122 Potential design and manufacturing issues for the 'Myth' petrol tank.
View original record 751. To Ev/JB. from Ev. c. to Rm. SECRET. Ev.1/JH.2.6.41. re Petrol Tank - Myth. PL.427 sheets 1 & 2. & PL.449. We had occasion to look at the schemes for the Myth Petrol Tank and have noticed one or…

scan0123 Responding to queries about the design of the Myth petrol tank, covering corner radius, filler tube, and baffles.
View original record TO Ev. c. to Jh. Ev/JD.11/JH.3.6.41. Myth Petrol Tank. In answer to your queries in memo. Ev.1/JH.2.6.41. about the Myth petrol tank to PL.427 and PL.449. (1) We appreciate that we have a rather sharp…

scan0124 New drawings and parts for the M.40 Test Rig petrol tank.
View original record 751 To HFS. from Rm/HH. c.c. to Rm. Rm/HH.8/SW.27.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. Sec.7080 - Petrol Tank. PL.427 - 8 Gall. Petrol Tank PL.449 - Petrol Tank Filler. We confirm having sent you blueprints of the…

scan0125 Parts for an M.40 Test Rig and Petrol Tank.
View original record 751 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.16/SW.27.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.653 - Petrol Tank. Filler Cap. Sec.7080 - Petrol Tank. The following details have been prepared from the above…

scan0126 Potential idling issues with the Myth engine's high power head and proposing modifications.
View original record Jnr. from Rm. c. Ev. Myth 1030 Rm.1/ML.27.10.40. 754 re IDLING OF THE HIGH POWER HEAD. We are not very happy about the potential idling of the Myth engine. The engines we have already made are none…

scan0127 Design and performance of Myth valve diagrams, springs, and cam forms.
View original record 754 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/CTS. MYTH VALVE DIAGRAMS. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of the valve acceleration, velocity and displacement diagrams for Myth, PL.533. Myth…

scan0128 Drawing PL.348 for a 10 HP Myth aluminium split skirt piston.
View original record To Rm. C to Rm/HH. [Struck through] Jnr.2/JH.20.9.40. 10 H.P. Myth. Please receive herewith PL.348 showing the aluminium split skirt piston 2.5" diameter. Original to Rm/HH. Prints to Rm. Ev. Oy. &…

scan0129 Attaching a blueprint for piston RE.1821, checked against a drawing submitted by Aerolite.
View original record To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. Rm/CTS. [Handwritten numbers top right: 736, 78, 1080] Rm/HH.2/SW.21.12.40. Myth M.40. [Handwritten initial 'Rm' in blue ink over text] We attach to Rm/CTS copy of this memo one…

scan0130 Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for piston components and arranging a visit.
View original record 736 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 0671 (5 LINES). CODES: A. B. C. 5TH EDITION. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND AIR MINISTRY LISTS. THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD…

scan0131 Listing blueprints for piston components for the M.40 Test Rig.
View original record 736 To HPS. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/CTS. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.2/SW.27.5.41. M.40 Test Rig. Section 5040 - Piston. Please receive herewith blue-prints of the following new drawings :-…

scan0132 The decision to hold a matter concerning gudgeon pins in abeyance.
View original record To Roy/AES. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS.7/SW.21.10.41. Light Production Co. Re your memo Roy/AES.2/ME.16.10.41., as your memo suggests, the matter is to be held in abeyance, in connection with the gudgeon…

scan0133 Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding gudgeon pins and the lightening of pistons.
View original record Copy to Roy/AES. Rm/CTS.S/SW. The Light Production Co. Ltd., 68, Liverpool Road, Trading Estate, SLOUGH. Order No.55556. Dear Mr. Brooks, Our order office have passed on your letter dated October…

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