Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a modernized front-end design for car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm 800a CONFIDENTIAL. 28th. March 1939. BY.20/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 4.B.50. You will recall that we told you during our last… | ||
| scan0002 | Page two of a letter from the Chief Engineer of Chassis regarding the supply of a modernised bumper. | ||
| View original record | -2- The modernised bumper we hope to be able to to supply, otherwise it will have to be made up in wood. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||
| scan0003 | List of required accessories for the Bentley 'Cresta' car, chassis 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm. from Ev. c. Da. c. Da/JD. c. BY/RD. c. Rm/RC. c. Rm/FD. Re: ACCESSORIES FOR 4.B.50. BENTLEY "CRESTA". The following accessories are required for the above car, and should be delivered with… | ||
| scan0004 | Proposal for a semi-floating rear axle design for the Bentley 50, discussing advantages and construction options. | ||
| View original record | File By. from Rm/Gry. 1044 c. Hs. c. Da. c. Hdy. Rm/Gry.2/AP.25.10.37. 802 BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE. Only Rolls-Royce and Alvis now use a fully floating axle. The advantages of changing to a semi-floating… | ||
| scan0005 | Wheel bearing, shaft, and wheel design options for various car models. | ||
| View original record | -2- have occurred on various cars and the adoption of an upset end to overcome them. There is no doubt that the upset end is a safer policy, and we recommend it for Bentley 50. As regards size of… | ||
| scan0006 | Comparative table of specifications for half-floating axles on various car models. | ||
| View original record | HALF FLOATING AXLES CAR | UPSET OR TAPER | OVERHANG | METHOD OF LOCATING BRG | DIA. OF SHAFT AT BRG PACKARD 120 | TAPER 1 IN 6 | 1.8 | SHOULDER INSIDE HUB & WASHER OUTSIDE | 1.500 CADILLAC 60 | TAPER… | ||
| scan0007 | Blueprint showing the overhang for an upset axle. | ||
| View original record | OVERHANG FOR UPSET AXLE Tyre Wheel 6.50 x 17 '52" TYPE HUB 1'-9" ¢ VAUXHALL WHEEL | ||
| scan0008 | Technical memo discussing a simplified crown wheel mounting design for the back axle of Bentley and Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 1044 also 202. 602. DG. (crossed out) BY. (crossed out) C. Rm. 802. GRY. Query Comments Rm 50 BENTLEY, BENTLEY/AND WRAITH - BACK AXLE. W.H. We send herewith PD.74 showing an application to Bentley 11,… | ||
| scan0009 | Comparison and stress analysis of a proposed half-floating rear axle for Bentley B.50 and Wraith models against a Cadillac axle. | ||
| View original record | BY (struck through) Mr. Dav. Rm. De/Hdyc (struck through) 1044 DA/HB.27/C.16.12.37. 802 PROPOSED HALF FLOATING REAR AXLE, BENTLEY, B.50 and WRAITH. Recommendations have been made in Rm/Gry.2/AP.… | ||
| scan0010 | Analysis of axle shaft and bearing design, comparing stresses with American manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - projected has an overhang of 0.8". Increasing this to 1.5" reduces the stress under condition (3) slightly, without appreciably increasing the stresses under conditions (1) and (2) and makes a… | ||
| scan0011 | Comparison of half-floating rear axles between a Cadillac (60) and a proposed Bentley 50 axle fitted to a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | Table 1. Comparison of Half Floating Rear Axles. Cadillac (60) and Proposed Bentley 50 axle fitted to Wraith. | | | Cadillac 60 | Wraith with B.50 Axle |---|---|---|---| | Unladen Weight | Cwts. | 36… | ||
| scan0012 | Tables comparing stress calculations for axle shafts under varying overhang and design conditions. | ||
| View original record | Table 2. Effect of Increasing Overhang. Dia. of Shaft. in. 1.575 1.575 1.575 1.625 1.625 1.625 1.750 Overhang. in. .8 1.5 3.15 .8 1.5 3.76 1.5 Condition (1) Max.Torque Top Gear. 7520 8100 10400 6820… | ||
| scan0013 | The axle shaft diameter for the B.50 and Wraith half-floating rear axle. | ||
| View original record | COPY. for file 802. 802. dso 602 Da/HB. c. Da. c. Rm. c. Da/Hdy. BY.10/G.29.12.37. B.50 and WRAITH. HALF FLOATING REAR AXLE. see 1015 see 802. Referring to Da/HB.87/G.16.12.37 after weighing up the… | ||
| scan0014 | Procurement of Bentley 50 rear axle hypoid gears from America. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/Hdy. c. G. Dept. ------------ 1044 802 DA.10/G.11.1.38. BENTLEY 50. REAR AXLE HYPOID GEARS. RH On account of the length of time usually taken in obtaining the originals of a new… | ||
| scan0015 | Semi-floating rear axle for the Bentley 50, its components, and potential use on other models. | ||
| View original record | DY/NS. (crossed out) c. Rm. c. De/Hdy. (crossed out) c. De/IND. 1044 DA.6/G.13.1.38. 802 BENTLEY 50. SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. Herewith is FD.90 Arrangement of Rear Axle Shafts, Tubes, Hub and Bearing… | ||
| scan0016 | Urgent order of Hypoid Gears from the U.S.A. for a Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | BY/NO. c. Rm. 10.44 DA.4/G.21.1.38. 802. BENTLEY 50. REAR AXLE. We have ordered by cable from the U.S.A. a set of Hypoid Gears to FD.92, but it will be necessary to send detail drawings of the pair of… | ||
| scan0017 | Confirming the decision to use a B.III fully floating axle on the 1st experimental B.50, cancelling a previous specification. | ||
| View original record | 1044 also 20% 862. To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.8/MH.20.1.38. We send you herewith a copy ofthe notes taken at a Conference this morning, on which you will note it was decided to have a B.III fully… | ||
| scan0018 | Technical memorandum regarding the design and specifications of the Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | RY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/Hdy. c. RHC 1044 802. BENTLEY 50. REAR AXLE. Herewith we send FD.91 arrangement of the rear axle, centre casing. Details can be made directly from this drawing. In addition to the… | ||
| scan0019 | Design alternatives and simplifications for the Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | To. By & Rm.....From RHC/SB. c.c. to Bar. c.c. to Da/Hdy. RHC/SB.1/MC.3.2.38. [Handwritten] 1044 [Handwritten] 802 FTH [Handwritten] Does Hives agree seen by him GM BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE. PD.91 We note… | ||
| scan0020 | Responding to suggestions about the Bentley 50 Rear Axle, specifically regarding oil seals and guide cones. | ||
| View original record | 1044 802- To By. from Rm/FJH. c. RHC/SB. c. Da. c. Da/Hdy. Rm/FJH.2/AP.7.2.38 BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE P.D.91 Referring to memo RHC/SB.1/MC.3.2.38 putting forward suggestions on the above axle, we have no… | ||
| scan0021 | Technical points related to the Bentley 50 Rear Axle. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Da/HB. c. to Rm. c. to RHC/SB. c. to Da. c. to Da/Hdy. 1044 802 Da/HB.14/N.7.2.38. Bentley 50 Rear Axle - PD.91. Referring to RHC/SB.1/MC.3.2.38, we understand that Messrs.Barber Colman… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter detailing car performance issues observed after a run from Dieppe, focusing on consumption and vibrations. | ||
| View original record | [Left Page] Curiously enough the oil leak from the rear main bearing is negligible. ② Petrol consumption when driven hard gets close to 10 M.P.G. Check specific consumptions on the test bed & compare… | ||
| scan0023 | Suspension settings for Continental cars and a proposed change to the axle ratio. | ||
| View original record | ④. Suspension: For some reason the governor control is now behaving sensibly and the damper loads are a good compromise even for Continental conditions. It is obvious that, with a full load, the rear… | ||
| scan0024 | Vehicle brake and steering performance. | ||
| View original record | Sporthôtel Herrmann Davos-Dorf Telephon 143 ⑥ Brakes. Seem all right with the reduced front braking. ⑦ Steering. There is still a tendency to column shake which is almost certainly due to the front… | ||
| scan0025 | Travel plans to Paris and a directive on B.50 axle gear ratios. | ||
| View original record | weather & snow so far... I shall be in Paris on Wed & return to Derby on Thursday, back at the works Friday morning. I shall try the Bentley before I return. Rm The B.50 axle gears we are ordering… | ||
| scan0026 | Proposal for a cost and weight-saving modification to the Bentley 50 axle PD.91. | ||
| View original record | 1044 To By. from Rm/FJH. c. Da. c. Da/Hdy. Rm/FJH.2/AP.9.2.38 802. BENTLEY 50. AXLE PD.91. We suggest that an economy could be effected on the centre casing of Bentley 50 axle PD.91 by incorporating… | ||
| scan0027 | Proposal and stress analysis for a B.50 rear axle centre casing, comparing an aluminium casing to a steel tube. | ||
| View original record | To. By. and Da. ... from Da/HB. c. Rm. Da/Hdy. 10AM Da/HB.20/N.10.2.38. 802 FTH B.50 Rear Axle - PD's 90 to 92. Proposed Centre Casing incorporating R.H. side End Plate. It has been suggested in… | ||
| scan0028 | Technical memo discussing the pros and cons of an aluminium banjo type axle proposed for the Bentley 50. | ||
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| scan0029 | Suitability of a one-piece cast aluminum axle casing compared to the existing design. | ||
| View original record | Per (crossed out) Rm/Ady. (crossed out) Rm. (crossed out) Ds/--- (crossed out) 1044 BY.1/G.16.2.38. 802 FJH BENTLEY 50. RE: AXLE CASING. As the result of studying the three memos on the above subject,… | ||
| scan0030 | Modifications to the Bentley 50 rear axle centre casing for die casting. | ||
| View original record | EH/NS. B. DE/Hdy. C. DE/TWD. c. Rm. 1044 DA.11/C.25.2.38. 802 BENTLEY 50. REAR AXLE. Herewith is FD.109 shewing the modifications to the centre casing to enable it to be die cast. As the first axle… | ||
| scan0031 | Interchangeability of the rear axle from a Bentley III to a Bentley 50. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm. BY/NS.6/N.10.3.38. 90 Left 802 Re: Bentley III and Bentley 50. Further to our memo BY/NS.5/G.2.3.38, the following is also a Bentley III Section which may be used on Bentley 50. Sec: 6120 -… | ||
| scan0032 | Issuing blueprints for a new test rear axle shaft and requesting an order for two shafts with different specifications. | ||
| View original record | 402. To. HESquire. c.c. Mr Robotham. c. Rm/Gry. c. Laboratory. BY/CRL.3/E.4.4.38. BENTLEY III. & BENTLEY 5C. SECTION 6120. REAR AXLE. PD.91. 1.500 Offset Hypoid Gears, Bearings & Clutch Casing. Please… | ||
| scan0033 | Correct material and heat treatment specifications for semi-floating axle shafts. | ||
| View original record | HFS. Cgh/LM. c. Rm. c. Rm/Grys. c. Ds/Hay. c. BY//Cal. c. Mr. Pendlebury. B.50. SEMI-FLOATING AXLE. RE: AXLE SHAFT MATERIAL. Referring to the two axle shafts GB.3604/5 for the semi-floating axle for… | ||
| scan0034 | Modification notice for the Bentley 50 semi-floating rear axle, concerning the stiffening of the half-shaft flange. | ||
| View original record | [redacted] c. Rm. ------- 802. DA.1/G.24.5.38. BENTLEY 50. SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. GBY (handwritten) Since issuing FD.90 information has come into our possession which indicates that the flange of… | ||
| scan0035 | Preference for semi-floating axles over fully floating ones for models B.III and B.50. | ||
| View original record | 802 also 402 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/MH.9.6.38. B.III AND B.50. We do not want to fit fully floating axles on any more of these cars if semi-floating ones will be ready in time. We should… | ||
| scan0036 | Conference to review the design of the Bentley 50 rear axle and brakes. | ||
| View original record | 802 FJH 81 To BY. from HPS. c. Rm. c. ~~RHC~~ c. RHC/Mr. Maclure. FLK HPS.2/VS.11.7.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE AND BRAKES. In connection with the above, we attach hereto a list of items requiring… | ||
| scan0037 | Fitting and assembly criticisms for the Bentley 50 semi-floating axle. | ||
| View original record | SEMI-FLOATING AXLE - BENTLEY 50. Fitting and Assembly Criticisms. Design Remarks. 1. The gears can only be set for correct backlash and preload on the bearings by trial and correction, since… | ||
| scan0038 | Page of fitting and assembly criticisms with corresponding design remarks. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Fitting and Assembly Criticisms. Design Remarks. 6. The thickness of the adjusting washer for the axle shaft bearing is very critical and difficult to determine. A series of washers is useless -… | ||
| scan0039 | List of fitting and assembly criticisms with a section for design remarks. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Fitting and Assembly Criticisms. Design Remarks. 10. When the brake drum is assembled to the axle shaft it is extremely difficult to remove owing to its being located. 11. With the design PD.125… | ||
| scan0040 | List of fitting and assembly criticisms with a section for design remarks. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Fitting and Assembly Criticisms. Design Remarks. 16. The five bolts securing the bridge in the centre casing are fitted with lock nuts and riveted over; this tends to distort the bridge piece.… | ||
| scan0041 | Two complaints regarding assembly and tolerance issues on the Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 802 FGH To DY. from HPS. c. Rm. | ||
| scan0042 | Proposed modifications for the Bentley 50 Axle to reduce cost and facilitate manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | To By & Rm....From RHC. c.c. HPS 802 RHC.1/MC.20.7.38. [Illegible handwriting] BENTLEY 50 AXLE We attach hereto a list of proposed modifications to the above axle in order to reduce cost and… | ||
| scan0043 | List of proposals concerning the Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | REAR AXLE - BENTLEY 50 The following items require consideration :- PROPOSALS REMARKS 1. Possibility of modifying bridge piece design and producing it from S/ZN in order to eliminate need for separate… | ||
| scan0044 | List of engineering proposals and corresponding remarks for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -2- PROPOSALS REMARKS 6. Selection of correct adjustment washers for endwise setting of diff;box would be facilitated by deletion of spigots on covers GB.3683. It appears that these covers would be… | ||
| scan0045 | List of numbered proposals for design modifications with a corresponding remarks column. | ||
| View original record | -3- PROPOSALS REMARKS 12. To eliminate drilling of small holes it is proposed that double ended lock plates be used for crown wheel retaining nuts. Yes 13. Question of deleting spotfacings for nuts on… | ||
| scan0046 | Review of fitting and assembly criticisms and production department remarks for a Bentley 50 semi-floating axle. | ||
| View original record | SEMI-FLOATING AXLE - BENTLEY 50 Fitting and Assembly Criticisms Raised Expl.Dept. Production Dept. Remarks 1. The gears can only be set for correct backlash and preload on the bearings by trial and… | ||
| scan0047 | List of fitting and assembly criticisms and production department remarks on axle components. | ||
| View original record | -2- Fitting and Assembly Criticisms Raised Expl. Dept. Production Dept, Remarks 6. The thickness of the adjusting washer for the axle shaft bearing is very critical and difficult to determine. A… | ||
| scan0048 | List of fitting and assembly criticisms from the experimental department with remarks from the production department. | ||
| View original record | -3- Fitting and Assembly Criticisms Raised Expl. Dept. Production Dept. Remarks 10. When the brake drum is assembled to the axle shaft it is extremely difficult to remove owing to its being located.… | ||
| scan0049 | Test results on shrinkage temperatures and release loads for a Bentley 50 rear axle retaining ring. | ||
| View original record | 802 To Dr. [redacted] from HPS. c. Mr. [redacted] c. Rm. c. Dn/Hdy. F5H HPS.2/VS.8.8.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE - PD.90. Various particulars relative to shrinkage temperatures, release loads, dimensions… | ||
| scan0050 | The assembly of axle shafts, detailing interference fits and the process of shrinking on collars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HPS.2/VS.8.8.38. This presumably accounts for the introduction of the "Belleville" type washer adopted by certain other manufacturers. To counteract this a clamp was made to hold the collar in… | ||
| scan0051 | Inspection report on a Bentley 50 semi-floating type rear axle after a 100-hour dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | 802 To HY. from HPS/LK. c. Rm/Gry. HPS/LK.5/VS.18.8.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE. The above semi-floating type rear axle assembled to LOP.GB.3723 has been dismantled for inspection after completing 100… | ||
| scan0052 | Condition report on a vehicle's differential bevel wheel, adjusting washers, bearings, and suspension brackets. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HPS/LK.5/VS.18.8.38. The differential bevel wheel Ex.31271, produced in S/ZNCR., shows signs of picking up, the initial clearance between the bevel wheel and casing being .006. The off side… | ||
| scan0053 | Modifications for applying Timken roller bearings to the hypoid rear axle gears of a Bentley 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | RY/HS. c. Rm. ------ 302. DA.6/G.25.8.38. BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. TIMKEN ROLLER BEARINGS APPLIED TO THE 1.5 HYPOID REAR AXLE GEARS AND SEMI-FLOATING AXLE. Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD.839… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter to a supplier regarding the material composition of hypoid gears after they failed a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | HS 302 Rm/Gry.9/MH. 30th. August 1938. The Gleason Works, 1000, University Avenue, ROCHESTER, N.Y., U.S.A. Dear Sirs, You recently supplied to us some 1 1/2 Hypoid gears of ratios 8/37 and 9/37. We… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter to Buck & Hickman Ltd. requesting an inspection of unsatisfactory Hypoid axle gears from America. | ||
| View original record | 302 Rm/Gry.10/MH. 30th. August 1938. Messrs. Buck & Hickman Ltd., 2, 4 & 6, Whitechapel Road, LONDON, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, We have recently obtained from Gleason's in America, some new Hypoid axle gears.… | ||
| scan0056 | Photograph of a spiral bevel pinion and crown wheel gear set. | ||
| View original record | 1.9.38 RR F1628S GB3377 SZN RRGE 37-8 G 38 | ||
| scan0057 | Letter from Buck & Hickman Ltd regarding an inspection of Hypoid Axle gears. | ||
| View original record | BUCK & HICKMAN, LTD 29/32, WHITTALL STREET, BIRMINGHAM 4. HEAD OFFICE: 2-6, WHITECHAPEL RD, LONDON, E.1. TELEGRAMS: ROEBUCK, BIRMINGHAM CABLES: ROEBUCK, BIRMINGHAM CODES: LIEBER'S, A.B.C., WESTERN… | ||
| scan0058 | Inspection report on a Bentley 50 rear axle following a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | 802 To BV. from HPS/LK. c. Dev. c. Rm. c. Rm/Gry. HPS/LK.2/VS.5.9.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE. The above semi-floating type rear axle has been dismantled for inspection after completing a further twenty… | ||
| scan0059 | Two alternative suggestions for modifying the pinion nose bearing housing on a semi-floating rear axle to facilitate production. | ||
| View original record | BT/NS. c. Rm. c. RHC ------------ 802 DA.10/G.5.9.38. [Signature] FTH B.50. SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. Herewith is PD.259 shewing two alternative suggestions for modifying the bearing housing for the… | ||
| scan0060 | Telegram received by telephone from Rochester, New York, regarding material SAE 4620 and the inspection of scored gears. | ||
| View original record | R.R. (44A)-43983-6-7-37 WHK 302 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received 9.35 Date 10/9/38 To Roycar By SS from Rochester, New York 9th 25 wds Relet August 30th material SAE 4620… | ||
| scan0061 | Telegram received by telephone regarding the inspection of scored gears and a request for assembly prints. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received: 9.35 Date: 10/9/38 To: Royce By: 88 from: Rochester, New York 9th 25 u Relet August 30th material SAE 462 direct quenched stop Please… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from Gleason Works regarding scored hypoid gears and their material specifications. | ||
| View original record | 802 GLEASON GLEASON WORKS Builders of Bevel Gear Machinery for Over Seventy Years 1000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A. September 9, 1938 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby, England Your Reference… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter from Gleason Works concerning scored gears and an experimental axle deflection test. | ||
| View original record | GLEASON WORKS Builders of Bevel Gear Machinery for Over Seventy Years 1000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N.Y., U.S.A. - 2 - Rolls-Royce,Ltd. We trust you have forwarded the scored gears for our… | ||
| scan0064 | Cablegram regarding SAE 4620 material and a request to return scored gears for inspection. | ||
| View original record | Commercial Cables CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. PLEASE MARK YOUR REPLY VIA COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE FOR MESSENGER TO COLLECT YOUR CABLEGRAMS. All America Cables Postal Telegraph U.S.A. Cablegram… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter to The Gleason Works discussing rear axle gear scoring during testing. | ||
| View original record | 302 Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.5/MH. 12th. September 1938. The Gleason Works, 1,000 University Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. Dear Sirs, Replying to your cable; herewith arrangement print of the rear… | ||
| scan0066 | The return of a pair of failed rear axle gears to The Gleason Works in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | γ 802. To D/BP. from Rm/Gry. c. Hd/FC. Rm/Gry.2/MH.12.9.38. Herewith as discussed on the telephone a pair of rear axle gears which have failed on dynamometer. We want to return these as quickly as… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter from a supplier (Gleason Works) regarding excessive tooth loads on hypoid gears and recommendations for design changes. | ||
| View original record | 8023 GLEASON WORKS Builders of Bevel Gear Machinery for Over Seventy Years 1000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A. September 24, 1938. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Gentlemen: Re:… | ||
| scan0068 | Cablegram from Gleason reporting excessive tooth loads and non-rigid mountings, requesting an axle for a deflection test. | ||
| View original record | Commercial Cables CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. PLEASE MARK YOUR REPLY VIA COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE FOR MESSENGER COLLECT YOUR CABLEGRAMS. TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 2414 (3 LINES) All America Cables Postal… | ||
| scan0069 | Night letter cablegram to Gleasons in Rochester, NY, querying the successful dynamometer testing of an existing ring gear. | ||
| View original record | BO2 Rn Kay NLT. GLEASONS, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, U.S.A. YOUR CABLE ABOUT GEARS OVERLOADED RECEIVED STOP WHY DO EXISTING 650 OFFSET EIGHT AND HALF INCH RING GEAR WITHSTAND SUCCESSFULLY SIMILAR… | ||
| scan0070 | Cover page for a document about the best hypoid lubricant. | ||
| View original record | IS BEST HYPOID LUBRICANT ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0071 | Semi-floating rear axle for the Bentley 50 chassis, referencing component interchangeability with the B.111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | [strikethrough]BY/MS.[/strikethrough] c. Rm. ---------- 802 DA.3/G.30.9.38. BENTLEY 50. CHASSIS. SEMI- FLOATING REAR AXLE. [Handwritten Initials] Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD.920 showing… | ||
| scan0072 | Comparative cost of alternative schemes for a semi-floating rear axle based on a special roller bearing. | ||
| View original record | RHC/SB. c. Rm. c. BY/NS. 402. DA.9/G.30.9.38. B.50. SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. With further reference to DA.10/G.5.9.38. the comparative cost of the two alternative schemes shewn on PD.259 was dependent… | ||
| scan0073 | Quotation letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Limited for the supply of special roller bearings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ----- THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO. LIMITED, CHELMSFORD. Sept. 29th. 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Your ref. Da.7/G. Our ref. JED/EH. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 15th… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to Gleason Works detailing the results of various gear combination tests. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. D. Da. Hdy. 802? Rm/Gry.8/MH. 4th. October 1938. Gleason Works, 1000, University Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 24th. Sept. It does not explain the… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Gleason Works discussing ring gear and pinion specifications for a 12-cylinder axle. | ||
| View original record | Gleason Works. -2- 4th. October 1938. We cannot agree that a 9 1/2" ring gear is necessary, or our 12 cylinder axle would not function. We should like to have your views on whether more teeth in the… | ||
| scan0076 | Cablegram from Gleason to Roycar Derby, arranging a conference with Mr Smith. | ||
| View original record | HM36 ROCHESTERNY 18 5K NLT ROYCAR DERBY = RECABLE THIRTIETH HAVE ARRANGED CONFERENCE WITH YOUR MR SMITH NEXT WEEK TO DISCUSS DETAILS = GLEASON +++++ | ||
| scan0077 | Comparative factory cost analysis for two semi-floating rear axle schemes. | ||
| View original record | Dev. from RHC/CAN. Rm. [struck through] DH [struck through] RHC [struck through] 802 GRY RHC/CAN.1/LS.4.10.38. B.50 - SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. Da.9/G.30.9.38. The comparative Factory Costs for the two… | ||
| scan0078 | Decision to detail Scheme 2 for a semi-floating rear axle based on a cost comparison. | ||
| View original record | HY/HS. c. Rm. 802 Hey DA.6/G.10.10.38. B.50. SEMI-FLOATING REAR AXLE. FJH Referring to PD.259 which has been held up pending the investigations of comparative costs between the two schemes shewn, we… | ||
| scan0079 | Static and vibration test report on Bentley 50 rear axle couplings, comparing a standard taper and a Barber-Colman taper spline. | ||
| View original record | 802. To Hm. from HPS/W.Bell. c.c. to By. c.c. to Dav. c.c. to Hdy. c. to Rm/PJH. PJH HPS/WB.5/CB.28.10.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE COUPLING TESTS. Tests were carried out with :- (1) Rolls-Royce Standard… | ||
| scan0080 | Test report comparing standard tapers and splines under static and vibration loads. | ||
| View original record | -2- HPS/WB.5/CB.28.10.38. Static Test. Rolls-Royce Standard Taper - without Key. The initial torque required to make the surfaces slip was measured four times, the average figure obtained being 450… | ||
| scan0081 | Conclusion of a test report on the satisfactory performance of two couplings and their securing nuts. | ||
| View original record | -3- HPS/WB.S/CR.28.10.38. The impression had not increased to any extent after the final 60 hours at 600 lb. ft. torque and was presumably due to the settling down of the taper, since when tested, the… | ||
| scan0082 | Diagrams illustrating fretting on two types of rear axle couplings after a 330-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | REAR AXLE COUPLING TESTS DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATING FRETTING AFTER 330 HR ENDURANCE TEST RR TYPE ENLARGED VIEW OF BURR CAUSED BY THE WASHER AT SMALL END OF RR COUPLING COUPLING TEST PIECE BL 505 S/M… | ||
| scan0083 | Request to manufacture tapered packing pieces for testing the effect of tilting the rear axle on Bentley car 1.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 802 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/MR.31.10.38. BENTLEY CAR 1.B.50. We wish to try "tilting" the rear axle on the above car at different angles to note the effect on transmission periods. Will you… | ||
| scan0084 | Requesting the preparation of material blanks for two sets of offset gears for trial by Gleasons in America. | ||
| View original record | 802 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.11/MH.3.11.38. Will you please prepare the necessary blanks in S/ZN. which we can send to Gleasons in America so that they can make for us two sets of 8/37 1 1/2"… | ||
| scan0085 | Test report on the Bentley 50 rear axle, specifically concerning the differential gearbox's Belleville washer and Timken bearing. | ||
| View original record | 802 To Ry. from HPS/W.Bell. c. to Rm. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. HPS/WB.2/CB.22.11.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE TESTS. G.C.D. 839. Differential Gear Box. Belleville Washer Rating Test. GB.3980. A set of 4… | ||
| scan0086 | Test report on the effect of a 'Belleville' spring washer on the removal load for a Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 802 To By. from HPS/W.Bell. c. to Rm. c. to Ds. c. to Hdy. HPS/WB.1/CB.23.11.38. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE - PD.90. "Belleville" Spring Washer. A test was carried out to find the effect upon the removal… | ||
| scan0087 | The return of unsatisfactory gears to The Gleason Works for credit. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry 802 G/WFH/LH.8/PS.28.11.38 On 13th September 1938 G/Mt. despatched to your instructions to The Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, U.S.A, 1 - GB3377 and 1 - GB3378 Gears (hard). These were… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter from Gleason Works regarding the failure of a pair of hypoid gears due to overload during testing. | ||
| View original record | Copy. GLEASON WORKS. 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. November 16th, 1938 Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Attention: Mr. F. Griffiths, Chief Accountant Gentlemen: Reference -… | ||
| scan0089 | Apology letter to The Gleason Works regarding a misunderstanding about returned hypoid gears. | ||
| View original record | 802 c.c. C JWH. Rm/Gry.1/MH. 29th. November 1938. The Gleason Works, 1,000 University Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of November 16th. from Mr. Knowles… | ||
| scan0090 | Attempt to get credit from Gleasons for incorrectly labelled faulty gears. | ||
| View original record | 802 To Yl. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/MH.29.11.38. It is regrettable that we should have attempted to get Gleasons to credit us with the scored pair of gears which we returned, and which were only labelled… | ||
| scan0091 | Credit dispute over gears returned to Gleasons of Rochester, N.Y., and related internal communication. | ||
| View original record | 802 G/WFH. Rm/Gry. D/BP12/MW.30.11.38. Re: Gears returned to Gleasons, Rochester, N.Y. Rm/Gry.2/MH.29.11.38. We are informed in the memo above referred to that credit is not to be expected in respect… | ||
| scan0092 | Short memo confirming the closure of a transaction. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - D/BP12/MW.30.11.38. In view of the information now received, this transaction can be considered closed. D/BP | ||
| scan0093 | Design and modifications for a semi-floating rear axle centre casing. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 802 DA.3/G.3.12.38. GRY. B.50. REAR AXLE. FTH AH Herewith is PD.312 Rear Axle Centre Casing for the semi-floating axle, with .650 Hypoid offset. There is now a complete bridge of aluminium… | ||
| scan0094 | Of the B.50 rear axle scheme for B.50 cars. | ||
| View original record | 802 By/NS. Rm5/R.5.12.38. With reference to the B.50 rear axle scheme which has been issued under PD.312, we are particularly anxious to get this detailed so that we can instruct it for the various… | ||
| scan0095 | Correspondence regarding a claim for a refund of import duty on defective Gleason Gears returned to the supplier. | ||
| View original record | 802. Rm/Gry. D/BP13/MW.8.12.38. Rm/Gry2/MH.29.11.38. Rm/Gry2/MH.12.9.38. In connection with the Gleason Gears delivered to us by Gleasons on the 6th. May, and returned by Messrs.Gleasons on the 12th.… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter from Customs & Excise regarding an application for repayment of duty on gears returned to U.S.A. suppliers. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CUSTOMS & EXCISE, DERBY 3rd. Station, St.Peter's Churchyard, Derby. B.O.56014/38. 6th. Dec., 1938. Gentlemen, Repayment of Duty on Gears returned to U.S.A. In continuation of your application… | ||
| scan0097 | Responding to questions from Customs authorities regarding a test on Gleason gears. | ||
| View original record | 802 To D/BP. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/MH.16.12.38. GLEASON GEARS. Replying to D/BP.13/MW.8.12.38, the answers to the questions asked by the Customs authorities are (1) Gleasons state that our test was… | ||
| scan0098 | The test of a Bentley 50 gearbox in a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 802 also 302 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. TEST OF BENTLEY 50 GEARBOX IN PHANTOM III CHASSIS. With regard to our asking you to fit the second of the new overdrive boxes, B.V. No.2, in 30-EX., we have decided… | ||
| scan0099 | Suggesting dimensions for the B.50 rear axle, specifically a 59' track and 40 mm half shafts. | ||
| View original record | 802- To By/GRL. from Rm/Gry. c. By. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. Rm/Gry.7/MH.2.3.39. B.50 REAR AXLE. With regard to our conversation this afternoon, we suggest that in view of the further simplification of pieces… | ||
| scan0100 | Particulars for five new semi-floating axles, model PD.312, including ratios, track widths, and brake types. | ||
| View original record | 802 403m 1013- To HPS. from Rm/Gry. c. By/CRL. Rm/Gry.4/MH.9.3.39. NEW SEMI-FLOATING AXLE PD.312. WSC. has asked for particulars of ratios and tracks for the axles to be built. They should be five in… | ||
| scan0101 | Production status and delays for various new rear axle components. | ||
| View original record | 802+ 800 To Rm. from HPS. c. Rm/Gry. HPS.4/VS.18.3.39. 3.B.50. We are afraid that the new rear axle which you are expecting to be fitted to the above car will not be ready by the end of the month as… | ||
| scan0102 | Modified oil seals, the machining of an axle, and requesting a final decision. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HPS.4/VS.18.3.39. 7. We have no information regarding the modified oil seals mentioned in Rm/Gry.8/MH.16.3.39. 8. The remaining details to complete the axle will be completely machined by the… | ||
| scan0103 | Request for blueprints and parts for a Bentley 50 chassis rear axle modification. | ||
| View original record | 862 HPS. Hm. Rm/GRY. By/Ald.3/AW.13.4.39. BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. SECTION 6120 - REAR AXLE. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of each of the following drawings:- SCD.1278. Hoffman Roller Bearing… | ||
| scan0104 | Request for blueprints and production of front axle yokes for a Bentley 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 802 and 850 HPS. c. Rm. c. Rm/FJH. By/Ald.1/AW.22.4.39. BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. FRONT AXLE - SECTION 7040. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of the following:- EXS.1610. Front axle yoke. - RH. - - - 1… | ||
| scan0105 | Endurance tests conducted on Bentley rear axle shafts, comparing them to a Cadillac shaft. | ||
| View original record | 802 & 402 To Rm. from HPS/Bl. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Ra/Cny. HPS/Bl.1/CB.16.5.39. BENTLEY REAR AXLE SHAFT ENDURANCE TESTS. Two shafts have been tested to date under similar conditions to… | ||
| scan0106 | Test report on shaft and bearing wear and performance under various loads and speeds. | ||
| View original record | -2- HPS/B1.1/CB.16.5.39. the races being badly pitted and the balls severely chipped. The shaft was crack tested and found to be in good condition, except for .010" - .013" wear under the bearing. See… | ||
| scan0107 | Sketch of wear on a Bentley rear axle shaft after being dismantled. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY So REAR AXLE SHAFT TESTS SKETCH OF WEAR ON SHAFT Ex31270 WHEN DISMANTLED MATERIAL. B.S. Spec S28 DIAMETER OF SPLINES WORN RIDGE WIDTH OF SPLINES ALSO REDUCED HERE WEAR & CORROSION DUE TO INNER… | ||
| scan0108 | Sketch detailing wear on a bearing inner race and retaining collar from a B50 rear axle shaft test. | ||
| View original record | B50 REAR AXLE SHAFT TESTS SKETCH OF WEAR ON BEARING INNER RACE & RETAINING COLLAR CONSIDERABLE WEAR TOOK PLACE AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE SURFACES AA & BB SLIGHT BEDDING HERE BALLS LOOSE ON RACE & CHIPPED… | ||
| scan0109 | Bentley III rear axle shaft and bearing test results. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY III REAR AXLE SHAFT TESTS SHAFT GB3604 MODIFIED TO GB4020. BEARING HOFFMAN N° 340 THE SHAFT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER 75 HOURS AT 2 TONS LOAD EXCEPT FOR .0005" WEAR ON THE DIAMETER UNDER THE… | ||
| scan0110 | Test report on an Acme thread oil seal for a Bentley 50 rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 802 To Rm/Gry. from HPS/B1. c. Da. c. Hdy. c. By. HPS/B1.1/BA.1.6.39. BENTLEY 50 REAR AXLE OIL SEAL. Acme Thread Test. It was proposed that in addition to the existing "Perfect" Oil Seal on the B.50… | ||
| scan0111 | Leakage tests of a shaft seal under varying pressure and temperature conditions. | ||
| View original record | -2- shewed a tendency to flatten out (BL.2336, Sheet 2). Even when the pressure was only that due to a head of 1' of oil, there was considerable leakage when running the shaft in the reverse… | ||
| scan0112 | Graph showing the results of an Acme thread test for B50 rear axle oil seals, measuring leakage variation with pressure and shaft speed. | ||
| View original record | ACME THREAD TEST (B50 REAR AXLE OIL SEALS) VARIATION OF LEAKAGE WITH PRESSURE AND SPEED OF SHAFT TEMPERATURE 50°C DETAILS SCHEME GCD 1340. HOUSING BL 1029 BUSH BL 980 OIL CASTROL XL 30 LEAKAGE (PTS.… | ||
| scan0113 | Graph plotting leakage against shaft speed from an Acme thread test on B50 rear axle oil seals. | ||
| View original record | ACME THREAD TEST (B50 REAR AXLE OIL SEALS) DIAMETRAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THREAD & SHAFT .004" LEAKAGE (PTS. PER HR.) SPEED OF SHAFT (R.P.M.) DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SHAFT REVERSED PRESSURE 30 LBS/[]"… | ||
| scan0114 | Graph plotting leakage against shaft speed at various temperatures for an Acme thread test on B.50 rear axle oil seals. | ||
| View original record | ACME THREAD TEST (B.50 REAR AXLE OIL SEALS) VARIATION OF DELIVERY WITH TEMPERATURE 2.5.39 PRESSURE 30 LBS/D'' DETAILS SCHEME GCD 1340 HOUSING BL 1029 BUSH BL 980 OIL CASTROL XL.30 TEMPERATURE 60°C… | ||
| scan0115 | Internal request to order various road springs for Bentley V & 50 cars. | ||
| View original record | 800a +.1024 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.10/JH.31.3.39. Bentley V & 50. Will you please order the following road springs for the above cars. 4.B.50. Front. 1 pair of FB.4813 850 lb.… | ||
| scan0116 | Proposing to build a new frame for a 4.B.50 chassis to accommodate an eight-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | 809a To Roy/Les. from Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr.3/MH.23.12.38. FRAME FOR 4.B.50. It is proposed to build another B.50, chassis to be known as 4.B.50. This is to have the eight cylinder engine, and therefore while… | ||
| scan0117 | The filing of coachwork design PD.323 for the 'Lagonda Chaser' chassis 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Da.. from Da/Ev. c. Rm. Da/Ev.11/N.28.12.38. Re: "Lagonda Chaser" - 4.B.50. We send herewith PD.323 for filing purposes only, shewing the design of coachwork for the above chassis 4.B.50,… | ||
| scan0118 | Specification sheet for the Bentley 'Chaser' model, detailing components and modifications. | ||
| View original record | 800a To EFS. from Rm/Cr. c. Hy. c. Dr. c. Sy/Ms. c. Sy/Cal. c. Sy/Web. c. Sy/Ja. c. Sy/Cs. c. Sy/Rh. Rm/Cr.11/MH.29.12.38. SPECIFICATION FOR 4.B.50. BENTLEY "CHASER". Herewith a specification for… | ||
| scan0119 | Specification sheet detailing various chassis and component parts. | ||
| View original record | -2- REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. As J.B.30. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. As J.B.30. DAMPER GOV. CONTROL. As J.B.30. HAND BRAKE. As J.B.30. REAR BRAKES. BE and RL mixed, Alum drums OCD.1078, Shoes etc. GB.4449. FRONT… | ||
| scan0120 | Status update list for various vehicle components including steering, water pump, and flywheel. | ||
| View original record | -3- HM/Cr.11/MR.29.12.38. STEERING COL. & BOX. LCP. FB.4433, but with mounting bracket FB.3734. (Not rubber mounted). SIDE STEERING TUBE. LCP.FB.4178 (Pendulum lever as Silver Wraith). WATER PUMP. AS… | ||
| scan0121 | Specification sheet outlining modifications and instructions for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hm/Cr.11/WR.29.12.38. PEDALS. Generally similar to FCD.519 (S.S.V.) but leverage being modified as recommended on Em.376, so as to take full advantage of Long clutch, servo spring not considered… | ||
| scan0122 | List of electrical components and their associated part numbers or current status. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rm/Cr.11/RH.29.12.38. INSTRUMENT BOARD. To be decided later. BATTERY. DB.2062. STARTER MOTOR. LOP's. DR.650, 198. DOD.1068. D.55020 AUTOMATIC SWITCH. LOP.100208. DYNAMO. LOP. DB.1950. IGNITION… | ||
| scan0123 | Deferring the decision on rim fittings, lubrication hoses, and their fittings. | ||
| View original record | -6- Rm/Cr.11/AH.29.12.38. RIM FITTINGS. } To be decided by Rm/KC. and Ry/HD. LUB. HOSES & FITTINGS.} Rm/KC. | ||
| scan0124 | Internal memorandum to place an order for a Bentley 50 Radiator with Messrs. John Marston Ltd. | ||
| View original record | File BI Radiator W A Robotham To Roy. from HPS/WSC. 800a HPS/WSC.7/VS.30.12.38. c.c. Roy/Lcs. c. Rm/Std. 0/52440. BENTLEY 50 RADIATOR - 4.B.50. Please arrange to place an official order with Messrs.… | ||
| scan0125 | The preparation and dispatch of parts for a chassis frame to John Thompsons. | ||
| View original record | J 800a To HPS. from Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr.1/MH.17.1.39. RE 4.B.50 FRAME. The frame for this chassis is instructed from John Thompsons. Could you please prepare a set of parts for attaching to this frame and… | ||
| scan0126 | Petrol tank capacity and weight for the Bentley Cresta, specifically for continental touring. | ||
| View original record | 1022 850a To Rm.... from Da/Ev. c. By. Da. Rm/Dixon. Da/Ev.4/N.25.1.39. Re: Petrol Tank Capacity & Weight. Bentley Cresta. We have read in several foreign papers and have heard from Sr. how it is… | ||
| scan0127 | Appendix page comparing the weight and capacity calculations for Continental B.5. and Bentley Cresta tanks. | ||
| View original record | -2- APPENDIX. Continental B.5. Tank - useful capacity = 18 galls - actual 19.750 Bentley Cresta " " = 22 galls - " 23.750 For a given length of tank the following is approx. true: (a) End area is… | ||
| scan0128 | Petrol tank capacity and fuel consumption for the Bentley Cresta. | ||
| View original record | toZZ 800a SECRET. By. from Rm. Da/Ev. c. Da. c. Rm/JBD. Rm3/R.26.1.39. Petrol Tank Capacity Bentley Cresta. With reference to Da/Ev.4/M.25.1.39., we are anxious that the Bentley Cresta shall retain a… | ||
| scan0129 | Petrol tank support for the Bentley Cresta, detailing the fitting of a Corniche tank and alternative support methods. | ||
| View original record | 1022 800 a To Ds. from Ev. c. Rm. Rm/JED. Cc. Roy/Les. Secret. Da/Ev.6/N.10.2.39. Petrol Tank Support - Bentley Cresta. --------------------------------- On PD.375 herewith we shew the 18½ gallon… | ||
| scan0130 | Confirming the use of B.V. yokes on car 4.B.50 for a narrow front track. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS. from Rm/Gry. c.c. Da/Ev. Rm/Gry.8/MH.4.3.39. 4.B.50. Confirming our conversation with WSC. it will be in order to use B.V. yokes on 4.B.50 thereby giving the car narrow front track, and… | ||
| scan0131 | Secret and confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about the design of a new Bentley 'Cresta' type chassis and body. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. #1622 800a Secret & Confidential. 20th. March 1939. BY.8/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Bentley 'Cresta' - 4.B.50. We send… | ||
| scan0132 | Confirming the dispatch of coachwork design PD.371 and the placement of an order for the first Bentley 'Cresta' 4.B.50 body. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] 1029. [Handwritten] 850a To Da... from Ev. c. By. c. Rm. c. ~~Da/JD~~ c. ~~Rm/PD~~ Da/Ev7/N.20.3.39. Re: Bentley "Cresta" - 4.B.50. We send herewith the original of PD.371, shewing the… | ||
| scan0133 | Specification of coachwork for a Four Door Four Light Saloon, the Bentley 'Cresta'. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK FOR 4.B.50. Four Door Four Light Saloon - Bentley "Cresta". Chassis. 10ft.10ins. Wheelbase Bentley, for all particulars see drawings supplied. Untarnishable finish. 56.260… | ||
| scan0134 | Specification document detailing various car body and interior features. | ||
| View original record | -2- Luggage Boot. Capacity to be at maximum with no plywood casings, to enable golf clubs to be carried. Lid to open upwards with external hinges. Central handle operating boot locks. Luggage space to… | ||
| scan0135 | Specification sheet detailing various vehicle components, fittings, and their requirements. | ||
| View original record | -3- Sun Visors. Light type sun visors of a pattern to be approved by Derby, and to admit of a central driving mirror. Body Mounting. Mounting of dash provided with chassis. Body mounted on Floatex… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing chassis specifications for a 4.B.50 'Cresta' model. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 1022 850a 21st. March 1939. BY.22/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 4.B.50 (Cresta). Specification of Chassis… | ||
| scan0137 | List of vehicle components with updates on their corresponding design schemes and drawing references. | ||
| View original record | -2- Wing Stays, Lamps & Horns. - Lamps and horn scheme not required. Wing stays to follow. Petrol Tank. - See PD.359 and PD.375 sent herewith. Bonnet dimensions, front of car. - See PD.319 sent to you… | ||
| scan0138 | Specification sheet detailing the instrument board, bonnet eye, spare wheel housing, and chassis construction. | ||
| View original record | -3- Instrument Board - Scheme to follow. Bonnet Eye. See F.CD.966 sent to you for 10 and 11.B.5. Spare Wheel. The spare wheel is to be housed in the rear boot see PD.335 sent herewith. We suggest that… | ||
| scan0139 | Specifications for a gearbox and axle. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS. from Rm/Gry. c. By/NS. c. By/CRL. Rm/Gry.8/MH.24.3.39. 4.B.50. With regard to your request for a specification for the gearbox and axle for this car, these should be Gearbox. All helical… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing specifications and agreements for a Bentley Cresta 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 850a 25th. March 1939. CONFIDENTIAL. BY.3/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Bentley Cresta - 4.B.50. re the above. Many thanks… | ||
| scan0141 | From the Chief Engineer regarding the deletion of the rear seat arm-rest's concealing flap. | ||
| View original record | -2- (8) Rear Seat Arm-Rest. Agree to delete the concealing flap, as Sales approve. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||
| scan0142 | Scheme showing the Bentley 'Cresta' front wheel clearance at full bump and lock. | ||
| View original record | BY/MS. c. BY. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. 800a DA.2/G.6.4.39. F. DODD BENTLEY "CRESTA" - 4.B.50. Attached herewith is FD.376 shewing the Bentley "Cresta" front wheels on full bump and full lock. The scheme was… | ||
| scan0143 | Requesting particulars for a radiator and bonnet to progress with a car build. | ||
| View original record | Cresta 800a P.D. 380- To Dev/Ev. from HPS/WSC. Dev/WS. Rm/FJH. HPS/WSC.18/BA.19.4.39. 4.B.50 - Radiator. We have now received the frame for the above car and we are still awaiting particulars of the… | ||
| scan0144 | The design progress and timeline for the new 4.B.50 radiator. | ||
| View original record | 800a. HPS/WSC. from Rm. Rm7/R.20.4.39. 4.B.50 - Radiator. With reference to HPS/WSC.18/BA.19.4.39., 4.B.50 has an entirely new frontal appearance which is shown on P.D.380. The design of this is being… | ||
| scan0145 | Modifications and drawings for the 'Cresta' Radiator, Wingstays, Horns, and Front Apron. | ||
| View original record | To Da.. from Da/Ev. c. By. Rm. Rm/Edwards. c. Da/JD. Rm/FD. 800a Da/Ev.45/N.26.4.39. Re: 'Cresta' Radiator, Wingstays, Horns and Front Apron - 4.B.50. On PD.417 herewith we shew the front apron, and… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter sent to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing blueprints for Chassis 4.B.50 (Cresta). | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 800a. CONFIDENTIAL. 2nd. May 1939. BY.12/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 4.B.50… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. specifying paint, interior, and body details for a Bentley 'Cresta' car. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 809a CONFIDENTIAL. 12th. May 1939. BY.1/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley "Cresta" - 4.B.50. We wish to confirm that we… | ||
| scan0148 | Arranging the transport of an experimental dummy chassis to Park Wards and the return of a complete body. | ||
| View original record | 800a (handwritten) To Hd. c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/FD.2/JH.17.5.39. 4-13-50 (handwritten) Will you please arrange for the transport lorry to deliver an exptl. dummy chassis to Messrs. Park Wards,… | ||
| scan0149 | The schedule for issuing drawings for the radiator, shutters, and bonnet for a 'long distance job'. | ||
| View original record | 800a HPS/WSC. from Rm. Rm1/R.23.5.39. We understand that the drawings of the radiator and shutters will be issued on Thursday, May 25th, the bonnet details will be completed by Friday, June 2nd. We… | ||
| scan0150 | Delayed receipt of drawings for a Bentley 4.B.50 'Cresta' Radiator and Bonnet. | ||
| View original record | RAD & SHUTTER. THURS. To Rm. from HPS/WSC. Eg/HS. (Struck through) BONNET. FRIDAY 2ND MAY. 800a. HPS/WSC.18/BA.23.5.39. Bentley 4.B.50 - "Cresta". [Handwritten initials 'RM' over text] We would again… | ||
| scan0151 | The standardisation of a 3/4° castor angle for B.V. steering systems and the preparation of required parts. | ||
| View original record | 800A 400C 400E 450 H.P.S. from Rm/F.J.H. Rm/F.J.H.3/MH.23.5.39. B.V. STEERING. We have recently standardised a castor angle of 3/4° for the 300 B.V. chassis . We wish to fit this to our experimental… | ||
| scan0152 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd requesting details for the front headlamp design on chassis 4.B.50 - Cresta. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. 800a CONFIDENTIAL. 23rd. May 1939. BY.2/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis 4.B.50 -… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter to a coachbuilder regarding the approval of paintwork and interior trim samples. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. 800a CONFIDENTIAL. 27th. May 19391 BY.9/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: "Cresta" - 4.B.50. We thank you for the patterns of grey… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints for the bonnet of chassis 4.B.50 (Cresta). | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. 800a CONFIDENTIAL. BY.3/N. 27th. May 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 4.B.50 (Cresta).… | ||
| scan0155 | Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis blueprints for the 4.B.50 (Cresta) model. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 800a. CONFIDENTIAL. 27th. May 1939. BY.2/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis Prints - 4.B.50 (Cresta).… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. thanking them for a Cresta front wing model section and various tracings. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. CONFIDENTIAL. 8th. June 1939. BY.3/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the model… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter confirming an agreement to add a stiffening plate to chassis 4.B.50 - Cresta. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 800a. CONFIDENTIAL. 9th. June 1939. BY.12/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis 4.B.50 -… | ||
| scan0158 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing modifications for a Bentley mock-up radiator shell. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. CONFIDENTIAL. 21st. June 1939. BY.S/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 4.B.50. We wish to confirm our comments on the above car… | ||
| scan0159 | List of modifications for frontal appearance, colour scheme, and scuttle rigidity for a car. | ||
| View original record | -2- (8) Move in wing helmet at front 1" to 1.5" and leave as now at rear, the overall wing width may be reduced up to 1" a side. (9) Apply a join, masked by a chrome bead between the wing and the… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to manufacture two stiffening plates for bonnet fasteners on an aluminium bonnet, referencing a modified drawing. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS. c.c. to HPS/RH. Rm/Ed.1/JH.27.6.39. BONNET FASTENERS - 4.B.50. Will you please make up two stiffening plates to EB.4984 for the bonnet fasteners on the above chassis in .104" gauge alum.… | ||
| scan0161 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the fitting of Lucas wind-tone horns. | ||
| View original record | 800a CONFIDENTIAL. 8th. July 1939. BY.4/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wind-Tone Horns - 4.B.50. We attach hereto a print of PD.472, shewing… | ||
| scan0162 | The fitting of Wind Tone Lucas Horns for the Cresta 4.B.50 model, detailing parts supplied by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | 800d To Da.... from Ev. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. BY/RD. Da/Ev.1/N.8.7.39. Re: Wind Tone Horns - Cresta - 4.B.50. Attached herewith is PD.472 shewing the wind-tone Lucas Horns for 4.B.50. arranged as rigged… | ||
| scan0163 | Correspondence with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fog and spot lamp arrangement on chassis 4.B.50 'Cresta'. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Fan/FD. c. De/Ev. 800 a 22nd. July 1939. BY.5/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Chassis 4.B.50.… | ||
| scan0164 | Request to send parts for Chassis 4.B.50 - Cresta, to Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 8009 To Rm/PD. c. Rm. c. Da/Ev. Da/JD.27/N.28.7.39. Ref Chassis 4.B.50 - Cresta. --------------------------- Will you please send the following parts down to Messrs. Park Ward without delay:- 1. FT.67… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications for chassis 4.B.50 'CRESTA'. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Rm/TD. 800a 31st. July 1939. BY.6/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, RE: CHASSIS 4.B.50. "CRESTA". We… | ||
| scan0166 | Upcoming specifications and modifications for three experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | 800d, 400a, 400e Rm/NRC. from Rm. c. All Testers. Rm14/R.5.8.39. We must issue specifications for modifications to 3 experimental cars in the immediate future. 3.B.50. This requires a final… | ||
| scan0167 | Sending parts and arranging alterations for chassis 4.B.50 'CRESTA'. | ||
| View original record | Rm/PD c. Rm. c. HPS/WSC. 800a DA/JD.10/G.8.8.39. RE: CHASSIS 4.B.50. "CRESTA". Will you please arrange to send the following parts to Messrs. Park Ward without delay for the above car.- F.T.67 Centre… | ||
| scan0168 | Provisional delivery date for the Cresta and arranging collection with Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 800 a To Rm... from Ev. c. Da. By. Rm/FD. Da/Ev.28/N.18.8.39 Re: 4.B.50 - Cresta. The Cresta is well advanced and we were able to get a provisional delivery date of Thursday next August 24th.… | ||
| scan0169 | Request to fit a twin exhaust system to a car, similar to one fitted on another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 800a. To HPS. Rm/Wym.3/JH.31.8.39. 4.B.50. Exhaust System. Will you please fit to the above car a twin exhaust system similar to the one recently fitted to Hs' car 33.G.VII. Rm/Wym. | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the return of double filament head lamp reflectors for vehicle 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a Rm/FD.5/JH. 25th. September, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. re 4.B.50. Dear Sirs, We understand from our Mr. Davis, that Messrs. Lucas posted direct… | ||
| scan0171 | Difficulties encountered during the conversion of a motor car, detailing issues with the gearbox, exhaust, and steering systems. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm. Rm/Caswell.10/JH.26.10.39. 4.B.50. In converting this into a motor car it was necessary to fit engine, clutch, gearbox, steering, front radius rods, shock absorbers, pivots, brakes, hubs,… | ||
| scan0172 | Modifications and fitting issues with brakes, servo, shock absorbers, and radiator. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) Front Brakes. (a) When assembled as delivered, dia. of brake shoes was 1/8" larger than drum. To enable drum to be fitted 1/16" was filed off top ends of brake shoes. (b) Insufficient tension… | ||
| scan0173 | Radiator fittings and bonnet side strips. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Caswell.10/JH.26.10.39. (6) Radiator Cont'd. This fitting is rather alarming to look at comprising as it does 95 pieces. It gives, judging by the feel, greatly increased support to rad. But as… | ||
| scan0174 | Blueprint for brackets and silent blocks to support a radiator frame. | ||
| View original record | 2 SILENT BLOCKS 1/32" SHEET. 2 SILENT BLOCKS. 2 1/2" 1/16" SHEET. Two BRACKETS THUS BOLTED TO FRAME UNDER RAD AFFORD THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO SILENT BLOCK OUTFIT BY 2, 3/8" BOLTS. | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to a coachbuilder requesting additional switches for an instrument board and luggage boot. | ||
| View original record | 800a Rm/FD.5/JH. 1st. November, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, When writing for the various switches to complete the instrument board of 4.B.50.… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about a body mounted too low on chassis 4.B.50, causing clearance issues, and discusses two alternative solutions. | ||
| View original record | 800 a Rm/FD.7/JH. 3rd. November, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, We regret to find that the body on 4.B.50. has… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body mounting alterations on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK, WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473, HIGH ROAD · WILLESDEN LONDON · N·W·10 DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY F.C. HONEYMAN W.M. PARK C.W. WARD C. FALCONER W.S. PAGE TELEPHONE : WILLESDEN… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body on the 'Cresta'. | ||
| View original record | 800a Rm.5/MH. 10th. November, 1939. C.W.Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Ward, Many thanks for your letter of November 9th. regarding the body… | ||
| scan0179 | The observed faults during a preliminary car run. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm/FD. from Rm. c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/AFM. c. Rm/CTS. Rm.10/MH.27.11.39. 4.B.50. The preliminary run on this car showed it to be reasonably promising. The following faults were observed:- (1)… | ||
| scan0180 | Design changes for the bonnet, instrument board, front wings, and engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | -2- (9) Bonnet. The Amal bonnet fastener is not symmetrically distributed in its centres. (10) Instrument Board. We have really gone wild on this instrument board. There are so many switches that it… | ||
| scan0181 | Instruction to fit a Wraith steering wheel to a car, replacing the existing Bentley V wheel. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS. Rm/FD.2/JH.5.12.39. 4.B.50. Will you please arrange to have a Wraith steering wheel fitted to this car and to modify the control to suit if necessary. A Bentley V wheel is at present… | ||
| scan0182 | Road test report noting chassis and bodywork faults on car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm.4/MH.11.12.39. 4.B.50. The following points were noted about this car:- CHASSIS. (1) The idling and low speed pulling of the engine is worse than any of the 8-cylinders. It… | ||
| scan0183 | Work order detailing five specific modifications and fittings for car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS/RH. Rm/FD.9/JH.12.1.40. 4.B.50. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car :- (1) Fit stabilizer complete to LOP.FB.3999. (2) Fit front springs FB.5213 900 lbs.… | ||
| scan0184 | Notice about preventing bent distributor shafts during rotor removal. | ||
| View original record | 4850 800a To Rm/FJH. To Wym. CTS. TAS. JRS. Col. MHR. JC. FD. Hlm. WB. CL. Darby. Test Beds. Rm/RC.8/JH.13.1.40. In the past, distributor shafts have been bent, due to a tight rotor being withdrawn… | ||
| scan0185 | Requesting a Bentley car for Easter. | ||
| View original record | 802a Rm. I should rather like a Bentley for Easter, Could I have the hesta. I should want it on the morning of Thurs 21st. Expect to be away from here most of this next week hence this note now. Sg… | ||
| scan0186 | Brief typed memo confirming the availability of 'the Cresta'. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Sg. Rm.1/ML.11.3.40. We will arrange for the Cresta to be available on Thursday morning, 21st March. Rm. | ||
| scan0187 | Requesting that the 'Cresta' vehicle be made ready for Easter. | ||
| View original record | 800a Rm/FD. Rm.2/ML.11.3.40. Sg. is having the Cresta for Easter. Will you please be sure that it is in running condition on Wednesday night. Rm. | ||
| scan0188 | Request to fit a new key to the brake cross shaft as detailed in an accompanying sketch. | ||
| View original record | HPS/RH. Rm/MHR.3/ML.15.3.40. 860a 4.B.50. BRAKE CROSS SHAFT. Will you please have a new key 1.750 long, fitted to this cross-shaft to take the direct acting rear brake rod, as shown on accompanying… | ||
| scan0189 | The adjustment of a car's speedometer to read intentionally fast, without affecting the odometer. | ||
| View original record | 800a. To Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm.1/MH.16.3.40. 4.B.50. We should like you to adjust the speed recording mechanism of the speedometer on this car so that it represents the normal standard that we sell to… | ||
| scan0190 | Speedometer error testing results for vehicle 4-B-50. | ||
| View original record | 800a. To Rm. from Rm/FD. SPEEDOMETER. Rm/FD.1/SW.16.3.40. 4 - B - 50. M.P.H. Time. % Error. 30 122 secs 1.66 Fast 40 94 " 4.44 " 60 64 " 6.66 " 70 55 " 7.0 " 80 49 " 8.85 " Taken 1-3-40. [Signature:… | ||
| scan0191 | Request to manufacture one brake lever and three brake rods to remove servo judders. | ||
| View original record | 800a HPS/RH. 4B50 Rm/MHR.1/ML.19.3.40. Will you please arrange to make 1 brake lever, and three brake rods as shown in the accompanying sketches. They are required for fitting to 4.B.50. to remove… | ||
| scan0192 | Confidential internal memo providing a road test review of the Cresta car, with commentary on its performance and features. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 800a To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Cresta - 4-B-50. Sg7/E2440 I was very glad to have the opportunity of trying this car. Generally speaking, the performance seemed to me very good indeed… | ||
| scan0193 | Cover note forwarding a copy of Sg's comments on document 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/FD. on 4.B.50. 800a file Rm.2/ML.3.4.40. Herewith a copy of Sg's comments Rm. | ||
| scan0194 | Providing feedback on the performance and features of the Cresta car after a test drive. | ||
| View original record | Rm. from Sg. c. Hs. Sg7/E2440 re Cresta - 4.B.50. I was very glad to have the opportunity of trying this car. Generally speaking, the performance seemed to me very good indeed but, as I have never… | ||
| scan0195 | Replacement of an inconsistent damper with a Studebaker type for car 4B50. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/RH 800a Rm/JRS/CK 5-4-40 Studebaker damper for 4B50 The damper at present on this car is one of the R.R. Harmonic type and we understand that it has been inconsistent. The trouble is inherent… | ||
| scan0196 | Chromium plating and modification of brake expander units. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/RH. 800a & 406 Rm/MHR.11/JH.10.4.40. 4.B.50. Chromium Plating of Brake Expander Units. Will you please arrange to have the R.R. hydraulic expander units removed from 4.B.50. The 4 plungers… | ||
| scan0197 | Requesting the removal, load and crack testing of a lower triangle, and the swapping of parts between two different vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 8009 To HPS/RH. Rm/FD.1/SW.8.4.40. 4 - B - 50. Will you please have the lower triangle removed and load and crack tested. These levers if they prove 100%, are to be fitted to 33.G.Vll to avoid holding… | ||
| scan0198 | Investigation confirming a hot rear seat on the 4.B.50 model due to the exhaust system, requiring a heat shield. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Sg. from Rm. C. to Ev. Rm.18/ML.15.4.40. HOT REAR SEAT - 4.B.50 Our investigation confirms that the rear seat of the 4.B.50 does get very hot due to the proximity of the exhaust system. It… | ||
| scan0199 | Complaint about an overheating near-side rear seat and requesting the fabrication of an asbestos and aluminium heat shield. | ||
| View original record | 800a To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/FD.8/JH.15.4.40. 4.B.50. We have received a complaint from Sg. that the near side rear seating position on this car gets over-hot, this we agree with. The reason is that… | ||
| scan0200 | Instructions for modifications to the exhaust, engine damper, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | 4.B.50. Cont'd. At the same time that we fit the shield over the rear exhaust boxes we should like you to fit 2 smaller boxes Rm/Wym. will supply. Will you please please arrange to change the engine… | ||
| scan0201 | Complaint of excessive heat in the rear seating area from the exhaust and instructing a heat shield to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | Rm 8009 Re. Sq and 4-B-50 The complaint from Sq that the Near side rear seating position was over hot, is justified. We are instructing a shield to be made to cover the twin exhaust boxes which are… | ||
| scan0202 | Tool kit location and arrangement for the 4.B.50 model. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Sg. Rm.10/JH.18.4.40. 4-B-50 Herewith our tool specialist's explanation of the tool kit on 4.B.50. I feel we ought not to have two places for hand tools on the car, or the driver will fail… | ||
| scan0203 | The revised frontal appearance for the Cresta 4.B.50, involving small Lucas headlamps. | ||
| View original record | FILE 800a. Rm/6958/JMS 1-5-40 To Rm. c to Rm/HH. Ev.3/JH.22.4.40. re Revised Frontal Appearance Cresta - 4.B.50. We send herewith 2 prints of PL.170 showing the revised frontal appearance for Cresta… | ||
| scan0204 | List of six required modifications and checks to be carried out on car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a HPS. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.6/JMS.10.5.40. c. HPS/RH. 4.B.50. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car. 1. Engine damper to be changed to Studebaker type, built up with… | ||
| scan0205 | The trial of a single-point radiator mounting and potential modifications to the radiator yoke. | ||
| View original record | To HCS. from Rm/FD. c. to HPS/RH. File 800a Rm/FD43/JMc.16.5.40. 4-B-50. We should like to run the single point radiator mounting on this car made up to F.D.489. We may have to alter the radiator yoke… | ||
| scan0206 | Several faults and observations on car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm.18/ML.9.9.40. re 4.B.50. The front seats of this car are insufferably hot owing to the fact that there are a number of holes through the dash-board, presumably due to the fixings… | ||
| scan0207 | Clarifying that vehicle 4.B.50 was fitted with engine B.80. No 1, referencing a previous memo about sparking plugs. | ||
| View original record | 800A COPY in 6000 To Rm from Rm/RC. c: to Rm/Wym. c: " Rm/CTS. Rm/RC1/ET.12.9.40 re Rm/RC1/SW.22.8.40 ------------------ In our memo on SPARKING PLUGS of the above reference, we stated that 4.B.50 was… | ||
| scan0208 | Explaining the cause of poor running and stalling in car 4.B.50 and confirming the issue is now resolved. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.2/RH.26.2.41. 4.B.50 Car. Re complaint No.2 in Hs/GRY.4/DK.31.1.41, this car was loaned to GRY. before we had finished tuning it up, after re-building the original engine.… | ||
| scan0209 | Responding to a complaint about poor slow running for car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.2/RH.26.2.41. 866 4.B.50 Car. Re complaint No.2 in Hs/GRY.4/DK.31.1.41, this car was loaned to GRY. before we had finished tuning it up, after re-building the original… | ||
| scan0210 | Faults found in a loan car, detailing a door opening at high speed, a leaking roof, and various running issues. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Rm. Wyman To:- [text crossed out] I agree with ② and should like a report on how to eliminate the trouble. Cresta. [Initials] Typed: Many thanks for the loan of this car. I am sorry about… | ||
| scan0211 | Clarifying that a vehicle failure was due to axle trouble, not the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. 800a Rm.11/ML.23.4.41. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. 4.B.50. You were perfectly correct in saying that the failure on this car was axle trouble. The axle however, was already condemned and was… | ||
| scan0212 | Specification revision for Bentley 80 Unit No.1, chassis 4-B-50, detailing a component change. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm. from Rm/CP. c.c. Rm/Wym. c.c. Rm/CTS. Rm/CP.11/LH.20.5.41. Bentley 80 Unit No.1. Bentley Chassis 4-B-50. Specification of the above unit is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan… | ||
| scan0213 | Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing changes to the rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 800a To,Rm. from Rm/CP. cc Rm/Wym. (struck through) Rm/CP.9/LH.20.5.41. Bentley Chassis 4-B-50. Bentley Unit B.80-No.1. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at… | ||
| scan0214 | Repairing a car's front wing after an accident and suggesting a modification to a more conventional design. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Rm. C. to Wym. 800a Rm.3/RH.25.5.41. S.B.50. This car has had an accident and completely written off one front wing. It will have to go to Park Ward for repairs. This might be an… | ||
| scan0215 | Proposals for deleting the built-in headlamps on chassis 4.B.50 and modifying the front wings. | ||
| View original record | 800a To Rm. from Ev. c.c. to Rm/Wym. SECRET. Ev.5/JH.28.5.41. re 4.B.50. Rm.3/RH.25.5.41. Our proposals for deleting the built-in headlamps on 4.B.50. are shewn on PL.170 (Size 4) issued in… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward requesting the repair and modification of a damaged experimental chassis, 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 800a 29th May, 1941. Rm.15/ET. C.W. Ward. Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., High Road - Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W. 10. Dear Ward, Mr. Hives smashed 4.B.50 last week. He is very partial to this car… | ||
| scan0217 | Test run to Bath and back, detailing issues with a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm. 8009 Rm.10/ET.28.8.41. 4.B.50 - RUN TO BATH AND BACK. --------------------------- This run damped my enthusiasm for this car in more senses than one. There was a steady leak from… | ||
| scan0218 | List of petrol and oil used in vehicle 4-B-50 from 9th March to 26th May. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wym. Clan Fdry. Hs/Dd.10/JT29.8.41. Transport Dept.406. 800a Herewith list of Petrol and Oils used in 4-B-50 from 9th March to 26th May. DATE. PETROL. OIL. DATE. PETROL. OIL. 10.3.41. 11 galls. -… | ||
| scan0219 | Removal of gearbox 7.BV from Bentley Chassis 4.B.50 and its refitting to another unit. | ||
| View original record | 800A To Rm. from Rm/CP. c.c. to Rm/Wym. Rm/CP.8/LH.23.5.42. Bentley Chassis 4.B.50. Engine Unit B.80 - No.1. Gearbox No. 7.BV. Note:- Gearbox removed and fitted to 30.G.V11.22.5.42. Rm/CP. | ||
| scan0220 | Blueprint of a Four Door Saloon for the 4.B.50. Bentley 'Cresta'. | ||
| View original record | PD. 371 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE. OVERALL HEIGHT:- WHEN UNDER FULL LOAD THE CAR WILL BE LOWER BY APPROX. .175 (AT THE REAR AXLE ONLY) THAN SHOWN HERE. SUNSHINE ROOF DETACHABLE LUGGAGE GRID, SHOWN… | ||