Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter acknowledging receipt of correspondence and advising that Mr. Robotham is on sick leave. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JMG.6. Your ref: CWW/CC. C. W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sir, I have to acknowledge your letter of 30th April, and to inform you that Mr.… | ||
| scan0002 | Secret memo regarding blueprints from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a Bentley Drop Head Coupe, and a request for a full-size drawing to cure scuttle shake. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. (105) To Rm/Hewitt from Ev. c. to Rm. Mr. Green. Ev.11/JH.3.5.40. Drop Head Coupe - 10.B.V. We attach herewith some letters and blue prints received from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. and… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter to C. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing the construction framework for a lorry bogy for model 1.B.50. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. Ev.12/JH. 3rd. May, 1940. C.Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. re Lorry Bogy for 1.B.50. Dear Ward, Many thanks for your letter… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd requesting the return of documents concerning the Harrison Oil Cooler. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM." Handwritten top: Dr HAA? 1021. Do you know anything about this? WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd. regarding the absence of Mr. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Experimental Department. Rm/JMS.6. 9.5.40. C. L. Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Sir, We are in receipt of your letter of 4th instant, but have to… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd confirming the arrival of a windscreen and ventilating window from Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM." 1021. WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 10th May 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0007 | Car heater components to be fitted to the World's Fair Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1031 7. To D/BP. from Rm/Col. Rm/Col.2/JM.10.5.40. Please despatch the following:- Smith's car heater 1. Heater Motor and Mounting Plate. 1. Heater Back Plate. 1. Motor Distance Piece. 2. Heater " "… | ||
| scan0008 | Road test report on a B V. B-20-AW car following a 275-mile run, detailing performance and handling characteristics. | ||
| View original record | Eg. to C. c. " Rm. re- B V. B-20-AW. Cxl/KW13.5.40. I have now been able to give the above car a run of 275 miles between Friday evening and this morning. Taking the credit side first, it is in many… | ||
| scan0009 | Road test report on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley, detailing transmission noise, top speed, and an issue with water on the windscreen. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - My brief, but thorough, acquaintance with the car gives me the impression that it is less refined than the previous one, and although it is not easy for me to say definitely what causes this, my… | ||
| scan0010 | Road test report critiquing various aspects of a car's design and features. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - very wet and dirty, and so does that side of the bonnet. Exactly where the water comes from I am not sure, but it is very unpleasant feature, and the car arrives at the end of its journey… | ||
| scan0011 | Observations and suggestions for improvements on a car model, covering interior, exterior, and mechanical aspects. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Cxl/KW13.5.40. possible at all points along the sides, and that if inches, or half inches, could be gained by a modification of the lining of the boot this should be done. A normal sized bag of… | ||
| scan0012 | Vehicle noise, bonnet fitment, vibration, and general finish issues. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Cx1/KW1.5.40. noise that suggests very thin gauge material. I heard no noise, however, from this when the car is in motion. I feel that if it is a question of cost it is not considerable... I… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter regarding the sourcing of rexine and leather samples for trimming subsequent experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm.13/ML. 14.5.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, You will have received Mr. Hewitt's letter of the 30th April, which I asked him to send to you… | ||
| scan0014 | Modifications and checks for a Bentley B.22.AW experimental car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: File To HPS. from Rm/PD. c.c. to HPS/RH. Rm/PD.9/JMo.15.5.40. Handwritten: Bentley Lappin [struck through] B.22.AW. Will you please carry out the following work on the above car:- (1)… | ||
| scan0015 | Summary of observations and improvements on car model B.22.AW compared to previous B.V. bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1621 file To Rm. from Rm/Hewitt. c. to Mr. Green. c. to Lp. c. to Rm/FD. c. to Ev. Rm/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. COMPLAINTS & CRITICISMS ON LP'S CAR B.22.AW. Rm/Hewitt. The car was examined by Ev., Rm/FD.,… | ||
| scan0016 | List of required modifications and fixes for the boot and doors of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -2- (b) Points needing attention. (1) Boot lid and boot. (a) Rubber in rebate is not deep enough to effectively allow the lid lapping to form a seal. (b) Lid, especially N/S. top corner is not a flush… | ||
| scan0017 | Inspection report detailing faults with vehicle bodywork trim, doors, and windows. | ||
| View original record | -3- (c) Cont'd. not Rover type as was requested. (d) Rexine selected for trimming is harsh and the grain is not acceptable as it does not compare with Rover type trim which was asked for on this body… | ||
| scan0018 | Faults with door fittings, glass, and interior details such as sun visors. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hm/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. (i) The use of a screw in the rear door pillar for operating the roof lamp switch plunger is not considered in keeping with the quality of the car. [Diagram Labels] DOOR… | ||
| scan0019 | Typed report detailing critiques and suggested improvements for a car's interior fittings and trim. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rm/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. (a) Cont'd. A better type of fitting is advocated on future cars, sample of which can be obtained if required. The visors should be covered in rexine to avoid finger marks.… | ||
| scan0020 | List of required modifications and issue corrections for a car's bodywork and interior. | ||
| View original record | -6- Rm/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. (c) Front squabs are not "bucketed" enough and fall away too quickly at top, not supporting shoulders. (d) Rear Cushion is too low at front edge - should be approx. 1 1/2"… | ||
| scan0021 | Technical memo discussing improvements for the sliding roof cover, windscreen wipers, body weight, and paint quality. | ||
| View original record | -7- (e) Sliding roof drip tube cover planted on outside of cantrail panel is both untidy and cheaper looking - it should be made in the cantrail panel if possible. ORIGINAL COVER SUGGESTED COVER (f)… | ||
| scan0022 | Paint finish defects on the car body and wheel discs. | ||
| View original record | -8- Rm/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. Cont'd. The painted surface of the body shows far too many underscratches due probably to flatting the filling and colour coats before they are thoroughly dry. The wheel… | ||
| scan0023 | Future popularity of coupe bodies and the experimental work to improve their rigidity. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Sg. from Rm. C. Hs.,Mr. Ward, Ev.,Mr. Green. COUPE BODIES. We anticipate that, owing to the increasing popularity of the Coupe body, that after the war quite a large percentage of our… | ||
| scan0024 | Investigation and reduction of scuttle shake in a 10-B-V Coupe body. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.1/SW.6.5.40. 10-B-V Coupe Scuttle Shake. The Coupe body is still undoubtedly very popular with the owner driver, mainly because of the smart body lines which can be obtained… | ||
| scan0025 | Road tests to investigate and resolve scuttle shake issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. -2- Rm/FD.1/SW.6.5.40. Attached is a report of the progress, and to avoid con- fusion, we have only included results showing progress in the right direction. First of all, a complete set of… | ||
| scan0026 | Various tests to reduce shake and stiffen the scuttle and dashboard structure. | ||
| View original record | -3- Strip No.9 is a record of the car on the bumper rig in the same condition structurally as when last tried on the road i.e., strip record No.8. It will be seen that the amplitude of the shake is… | ||
| scan0027 | Test report detailing the effects of various strengthening stays and stabilisers on scuttle and wing shake. | ||
| View original record | -4- Sketches of the arrangement of supporting tubes and brackets are attached. Strip 13 shows the effect these strengthening stays had on the scuttle and marked the first real progress in the tests.… | ||
| scan0028 | Car chassis testing for scuttle shake and the structural modifications trialled. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- -5- Rm/FD.1/SW.6.5.40. We now tried the car with the supporting brackets from the body bottom side, which are bolted to the top andbottom of the Chassis frame removed, and it was obvious we… | ||
| scan0029 | Road test report investigating scuttle shake on a coupe, with vibration readings at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | I ROAD TEST. ASHBOURNE - DERBY - ROAD. CHASSIS. 10 - B - 5 COUPE. BODY BY PARK WARD. CONDITION OF CAR. STANDARD IN EVERY WAY AS RECEIVED TO INVESTIGATE SCUTTLE SHAKE. 1. 30 M.P.H. 2. 40 M.P.H. DITTO… | ||
| scan0030 | Road test results with graphical data comparing two scuttle mounting configurations. | ||
| View original record | ROAD TEST 2 CONDITIONS OF TEST 7 60 M.P.H. SCUTTLE MOUNTED SOLID TO FRAME TRIANGULAR STAYS FROM CORNERS OF DASHBOARD TO CORNERS OF SCUTTLE. 8 60 M.P.H. SCUTTLE MOUNTED SOLID TO FRAME TRIANGULAR STAYS… | ||
| scan0031 | Various conditions for a bumper test rig, with corresponding waveform diagrams. | ||
| View original record | 3 BUMPER TEST RIG CONDITION OF TEST 9. CAR IN STANDARD CONDITION EXCEPT ROLL - BAR OFF. DASHBOARD MOUNTED SOLID TO FRAME. TRIANGULAR SCUTTLE STAYS FITTED. 10. DASHBOARD FREE. STAYS FROM DASHBOARD TO… | ||
| scan0032 | Conditions and results of a bumper test rig experiment, page 4. | ||
| View original record | BUMPER TEST RIG 4 CONDITION OF TEST 15. NEW SCHEME OF STRENGTHENED SCUTTLE STAYS FROM DASHBOARD TO FRAME REMOVED SHOULDER STAYS FROM TOP OF SCUTTLE REMOVED. DASHBOARD HELD WITH ONE SILENT BLOCK… | ||
| scan0033 | Road tests on the Ashbourne-Derby road under various vehicle setup conditions at 60 M.P.H. | ||
| View original record | 5 ROAD TEST. ASHBOURNE - DERBY - ROAD. 10-B-5 18. 60 M.P.H. CONDITION OF TEST. STRENGTHENED SCUTTLE, AS TESTED ON BUMPER WITH THE FOLLOWING FITTED:- STAYS FROM DASHBOARD TO FRAME. SHOULDER STAYS IN… | ||
| scan0034 | Line drawing showing the dashboard and windscreen supports of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | SUPPORTS [--OU _ OU --] B B RM / FD. R. M. 623. | ||
| scan0035 | Road test report from the Ashbourne to Derby Road, showing vibration traces under different test conditions and speeds. | ||
| View original record | 6 ROAD TEST. ASHBOURNE - DERBY - ROAD. 10 - B - 5 CONDITION OF TEST. 22 REPEAT OF TEST 21 WITH BRACKETS FROM FRAME TO BODY SIDES REMOVED. 60 M.P.H. 23 FINAL SET UP WITH ROLL-BAR REMOVED. STRENGTHENED… | ||
| scan0036 | Diagram of a strengthened body rail assembly for a coupe. | ||
| View original record | STRENGTHENED BODY RAIL, 10-B-5. COUPE., SUPPORT STAY, SUPPORT BRACKETS, SUPPORT BRACKET, SUPPORT BRACKET, RM/FD, R.M. 624 | ||
| scan0037 | Diagram illustrating the fitting of scuttle support plates and stays. | ||
| View original record | PLATE TO FIX SCUTTLE SUPPORTS., SUPPORT STAYS., RM/FD, R.M. 622 | ||
| scan0038 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the manufacture of two car bodies for the 'Myth' model. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 26th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, As I think you know, we have in mind making two bodies… | ||
| scan0039 | Requesting the return of a partly finished windscreen regulator and handle to the supplier for completion. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.7/RH.26.5.41. 102) Will you please arrange for the windscreen regulator and handle herewith to be returned to Messrs. Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Oxford Street,… | ||
| scan0040 | Photograph of the driver's side footwell area, showing floor panels, wiring, and structural components. | ||
| View original record | ", | ||
| scan0041 | Front-quarter view of a vintage car showing the bumper, radiator grille, and multiple horns. | ||
| View original record | RC-7339 6.00-19 | ||
| scan0042 | Photograph of the left side of a Bentley engine and engine bay. | ||
| View original record | On rocker cover: BENTLEY Plaque on rocker cover, left: DO NOT RE-ADJUST VALVE TAPPETS UNLESS THE VALVES REQUIRE RE-GRINDING. WHEN COLD INLET AND EXHAUST CLEARANCE SHOULD BE .004 INCH. Plaque on rocker… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning a report on experimental efforts to eliminate coupe scuttle shake on the 10.B.V. model. | ||
| View original record | Rm.17/ML. 15.5.40. C.W.Ward, Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, 10.B.V. COUPE SCUTTLE SHAKE. We shall be sending you in the immediate future a full report on… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming placement of Rexine and Leather orders for 4 cars. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: C.W.WARD C.FALCONER W.S.PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON OFFICIALLY… | ||
| scan0045 | Meeting notes detailing discussions about body design, modifications, and staffing. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Mr. Green. from Rm. Rm.5/ML.16.5.40. 1081 NOTES ON A DISCUSSION BETWEEN Rm. and Mr. GREEN, - HELD ON 15.5.40. 1. STIFENING OF COUPE SCUTTLE. It was agreed that drawings would be made by Rolls… | ||
| scan0046 | Travelling facilities for Mr. Green and his planned visit to the Pressed Steel Company. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. 6. TRAVELLING FACILITIES. It was not thought necessary, at any rate during the Summer months, for Mr. Green to have a season ticket to London since it will be desirable to go up by road… | ||
| scan0047 | Return of rexine and leather samples from Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RJTH. from Rm. Rm.15/ML.17.5.40. I attach herewith samples of rexine and leather which have been returned from Park Wards as you will probably like to keep them. p.p. Rm. | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. instructing them to cease production of instrument boards for Bentley V bodies and switch to a new design. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. Ev.1/JH. 17th. May, 1940. SECRET. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C.Ward. Dear Sirs, re Instrument Boards. We… | ||
| scan0049 | Concluding page of a typed letter from the Chassis Design Office. | ||
| View original record | LMG/CO 20. 8. 38 Cont'd. This letter is intended as a preliminary intimation. Yours faithfully, Chassis Design Office. | ||
| scan0050 | Letter regarding a petrol coupon, car registration, a service contract, and arranging an inspection. | ||
| View original record | Telephone 4483 "Sylviadale," 42, Warwick Avenue, Earlsdon, Coventry. 1021. 18/5/40 Dear Mr. Coldham Thank you for the petrol coupon & copy of notes. The registration number of my car is C.H.P. 194… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter discussing arrangements for stiffening the front end of a Coupé. | ||
| View original record | be able to see how far they have proposed with the work. If while at Belper on Monday I find that Greene has made what I consider a satisfactory arrangement for stiffening the front end of the Coupé,… | ||
| scan0052 | The defects and unsatisfactory finish of the first production B.V. body, comparing it to Rover standards. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Ward from Rm. c. to EG. c. to Hs. c. to Ev. c. to Lp. c. to Mr. Green. c. to Hn. FIRST PRODUCTION B.V. BODY. Attached is a copy of a report by Hewitt, most of whose experience has been obtained… | ||
| scan0053 | Complaints, criticisms, and improvements for car B.22.AW. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Rm. from Rm/Hewitt. c. to Mr. Green. c. to Lp. c. to Rm/FD. c. to Ev. COMPLAINTS AND CRITICISMS ON LP'S CAR B.22.AW. The car was examined by Ev., Rm/FD, and Rm/Hewitt. The following is a… | ||
| scan0054 | List of points needing attention regarding the vehicle's boot lid, doors, and related components, with accompanying diagrams. | ||
| View original record | -2- (b) Points needing attention. (1) Boot lid and boot. (a) Rubber in rebate is not deep enough to effectively allow the lid lapping to form a seal. (b) Lid, especially N/S top corner is not a flush… | ||
| scan0055 | List of observations and faults found on a car body and its interior trim. | ||
| View original record | -3- (c) (Continued) end. These handles are not Rover type as was requested. (d) Rexine selected for trimming is harsh and the grain is not acceptable as it does not compare with the Rover type trim… | ||
| scan0056 | Faults and observations on car bodywork and interior components, including doors, hinges, and sun visors. | ||
| View original record | -4- (Continued) (i) The use of a screw in the rear door pillar for operating the roof lamp switch plunger is not considered in keeping with the quality of the car. (j) O/S. rear door glass and… | ||
| scan0057 | Faults and suggested improvements for vehicle interior fittings and seating. | ||
| View original record | -5- (a) (Continued) A better type of fitting is advocated on future cars, sample of which can be obtained if required. The visors should be covered in rexine to avoid finger marks. (b) Rear cigar… | ||
| scan0058 | Inspection report detailing interior and exterior design faults and required modifications. | ||
| View original record | -6- (c) Front squabs are not "bucketed" enough and fall away too quickly at top, not supporting shoulders. (d) Rear Cushion is too low at front edge - should be approx. 1 1/4" higher. (5) Exterior… | ||
| scan0059 | Body design suggestions, weight analysis, and a critique of the paint finish. | ||
| View original record | -7- Rm/RJTH.NO/JH.15.5.40. (e) Sliding roof drip tube cover planted on outside of cantrail panel is both untidy and cheaper looking - it should be made in the cantrail panel if possible. (f) The… | ||
| scan0060 | Critiquing the quality of the first production B.V. body, comparing its finish, cost, and interior materials to a Rover body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 COPY. To Mr.Ward from Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. c. to Ev. c. to Lp. c. to Mr.Green. c. to Hn. Rm.1/JMc.18.5.40. FIRST PRODUCTION B.V. BODY. Attached is a copy of a report by Hewitt, most of whose… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding delays and progress on the Silver Ripplet 2-R-2. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473 HIGH ROAD. WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 TELEPHONE . WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES)… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. providing final details for the design of the Bentley V instrument board. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. c. to Mr. Green. c. to Rm/RC. c. to Rm/FD. 1021 CONFIDENTIAL. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 475, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of. Mr. C. Ward Esq. Dear Sirs, re… | ||
| scan0063 | Instructions regarding modifications to the dashboard layout, steering wheel position, and wiring. | ||
| View original record | 1601 Cont'd. ...the scuttle rail. They must be tilted to direct their light onto the board. (4) It will be necessary for us to remove the steering wheel and to turn it through 180° in order that the… | ||
| scan0064 | Confirming the return of a sample door lock and stating that an official order is required. | ||
| View original record | J. 1021 To Les/FS. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.6/JMc.21.5.40. With reference to the attached advice note; this was a sample door lock, and has now been returned. It will be necessary to send an official order.… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning criticisms of a trials car and a promised report on another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: J.T. SIDEGREAVES C.W. WARD W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER A. SHERMAN W.S. PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR WILLROAD-LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD… | ||
| scan0066 | From Rm concerning a comprehensive report by Hewitt on a new car. | ||
| View original record | Lp. from Rm. 105) Sp. Rm.7/ML.22.5.40. We have in our file a comprehensive report by Hewitt on your new car. There were not enough copies to go round so I thought to myself that if you wanted to see… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter discussing a visit to inspect the fitting of experimental units and suggesting a modification. | ||
| View original record | Telephone 4483 102 "Sylviadale," 42, Warwick Avenue, Earlsdon, Coventry. 22/5/40 Dear Mr. Robotham As arranged I visited P.W's yesterday & saw that the two pairs of experimental units were being… | ||
| scan0068 | Memo discussing progress on limousine and coupe body designs, chassis work, and related arrangements. | ||
| View original record | B.V. by next Monday, so that we can get to work on the V front. Spare wheel in back of BV appears to foul chassis cross member. I will take this up with E.V he has probably made some arrangements. The… | ||
| scan0069 | Cover letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Wards Ltd, enclosing a report and memo. | ||
| View original record | Rm.4/ML. 22.5.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, In answer to your letter of the 21st. I enclose herewith a copy of Hewitt's report, together with… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter regarding a quotation for Vanvooren type bucket seats and comparing costs with standard B.5 bucket seats. | ||
| View original record | 1021. DIRECTORS: A. P. SIDGREAVES R. W. HARVEY-BAILEY F. C. HONEYMAN C. W. WARD C. FALCONER W. S. PAGE TELEPHONE . WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS. WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK. WARD & CO LTD… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding oil cooler samples. | ||
| View original record | 1021 WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: 'BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM'. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 24th May 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter discussing the re-organisation of the Experimental Department due to wartime hostilities. | ||
| View original record | Rm.7/ML. 24.5.40. E.A.Green,Esq., Sylviadale, 42, Warwick Avenue., Coventry. Dear Green, Thank you for your letter of the 22nd. May. As you can imagine, owing to the recent trend of our hostilities,… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter regarding a delayed visit due to work on aircraft engines, and a request for samples of Accles Pollock car seats. | ||
| View original record | Rm.S/ML. 24.5.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 475, High Rd, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, I was very sorry I could not get down on Friday but we all got a little bit overwrought with the war… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter apologizing for a delayed response and chasing up a delivery of oil coolers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.10/ML. 25.5.40. C.L.Breedon,Esq., Eastern Works, Birmingham.1. Dear Breedon, I am sorry I have been so long answering your letter of the 7th. We found ourselves in a bit of a "spot" when the… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. concerning the design, tooling, and samples of oil coolers for a marine range. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm.I4/ML. 27.5.40. C.L.Breedon,Esq., Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Birmingham.I. Dear Breedon, I am returning to you today, under separate cover, sections and samples of oil coolers… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd., requesting the return of a loaned clock. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm.9/ML. 27.5.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, Will you please let me have that clock back which I loaned you the other day. Yours… | ||
| scan0077 | Request to obtain an ignition distributor rotor and a speedometer drive gear from Studebaker distributors in London. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Ies. from Rm/FD. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.4/JMc.27.5.40. Will you please obtain from the Studebaker distributors, 385 Euston Road, London:- One Ingnition distributor rotor. One Bakealite speedometer… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the return of lorry 1.B.50. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. 1051 Rm/FD.3/JMc. 27th May, 1940. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. WARD. Dear Sir, We should be very pleased if you could let… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter from a coachbuilder about a missing report concerning a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473 HIGH ROAD. WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. FACE TELEPHONE. WILLESDEN 2595 (6… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter to W.C. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. arranging a factory visit to inspect wings on the 'Ripplet' and discuss future programmes. | ||
| View original record | Tele 1021- Rm.2/ML. 28.5.40. W.C.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, London.N.W.10. Dear Ward, Unless I hear it is inconvenient I hope to come down with Green and Ev on Friday morning… | ||
| scan0081 | Requesting the return of sample coolers to Messrs. Wilmot Breedon. | ||
| View original record | 1021 G/Mt. from Rm. Rm.3/JMS. 30.5.40. Will you please return to Messrs. Wilmot Breedon the sample coolers which we hand you herewith. These were loaned to us for examination. Rm. | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd to W.A. Robotham clarifying which samples were sent from Detroit. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM." MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 1021 WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 30th May 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0083 | Post Office Telegram confirming a convenient meeting time. | ||
| View original record | To: ROBOTHAM ROLLS ROYCE BELPER. Message: = TOMORROW MORNING QUITE CONVENIENT = WARD ++ | ||
| scan0084 | Letter to C. W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a report on B.V. Bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.4/JMS. 30.5.40. C. W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Ward, I cannot understand your not having received a copy of the report on B.V. Bodies… | ||
| scan0085 | Cover letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a report on a recent works visit. | ||
| View original record | 1021 c. to Mr. Ward. c. to Mr. Green, c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. Ev.2/JH. 1st. June, 1940. C Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of C. Ward… | ||
| scan0086 | Design modifications for the bodywork of the Ripplet 2.R.2 car. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Ward. c. to Mr. Green. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. re Ripplet 2.R.2. Rm. Mr. Green and Ev. visited Park Wards yesterday to view the complete Ripplet 2.R.2. The following is a brief report of the… | ||
| scan0087 | Adjustments to the radiator, bonnet, and rear boot lid. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev.1/J.H.1.6.40. front edge at the top of the radiator above the horizontal portion of the centre of the bent front pan is We would be glad if you would tell us how the car as it is now compares… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the return of a loaned clock and a report. | ||
| View original record | 1021 DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES C. W. WARD R. W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F. C. HONEYMAN W. S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD SPECIALISTS IN SHEET METAL WORK AND WOOD WORK FOR THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting branding to be painted on a lorry body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/FD.4/JMS. 3.6.40. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re: 1.B.50. Lorry Body. We should be very pleased if you would kindly arrange to have the… | ||
| scan0090 | Notes on a discussion regarding the basic dimensions and features of the 'Myth' car model. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG. from Rm. c. EV. File 1021 & 1030 Rm.9/ML.3.6.40. NOTES ON A DISCUSSION HELD ON 2.6.40. re MYTH. The following basic dimensions for Myth were fixed at a discussion held at the Clan Foundry on… | ||
| scan0091 | Chassis units, body layout, rear track, and rear road spring length. | ||
| View original record | Cont'd. Page 2. Rm.9/ML.3.6.40. All particulars of the chassis units will be provided by Ev. and a general layout of the body should be proceeded with forthwith. Rear Track. This will be decided upon… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd. concerning project progress, staffing, and logistics. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.7/ML. 3.6.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473,High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, Ev. will be sending you a detailed summary of the things we talked about yesterday. We are now… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to C.L. Breedon of Wilmot Breedon Ltd regarding the despatch of oil coolers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 --- 2424 Rm.17/ML. 4.6.40. C.L.Breedon,Esq., Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Birmingham.I. Dear Breedon, Many thanks for your letter of the 30th May. I am sorry I misunderstood you in… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter to Mr. C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd. requesting a tracing of a front end and work on a proposed Vee front. | ||
| View original record | 102-1 Rm/EAG.15/ML. 4.6.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Could you possibly let us have a tracing of the front end of B.V. within the next… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the return of sample coolers and a previous letter. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM" 1021 WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 6th June 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0096 | To Mr. Parkworth requesting the collection of a Bentley chassis fitted with a lorry body. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Parkworth. 1021 Rm/FD.4/JMS.6.6.40. Will you please arrange to have 1.B.50. Bentley Chassis which has now been fitted with a lorry body, collected from Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road,… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning a lorry with an inadequate wooden truss for transporting Merlin engines. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.13/ML. 11.6.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, re: LORRY. The lorry has arrived in Derby. We find that you have made the member of the… | ||
| scan0098 | Sent to Mr. Greene of Clan Foundry listing a series of blueprints and drawings with additional clarifying notes. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Mr. Greene (Clan Foundry) c.c. to Ev. c.c. to Rm. Ev/JD.4/JH.12.6.40. Please receive herewith 1 blue print of the following drawings. PL.58. Four Door Six Light Saloon. Myth 1/16th. scale.… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from Park, Ward & Co Ltd apologising for the omission of a steel section member of the Warren Truss. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES H. W. HARVEY-BAILEY P. C. HONEYMAN C. W. WARD C. FALCONER W. S. PAGE PARK, WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESBEN LONDON - N·W·10 TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0100 | Record of a telegram received from Mr. Ward regarding a convenient meeting time. | ||
| View original record | Rm: telegram received from Mr. Ward. ROBOTHAM ROLLS ROYCE BELPER TOMORROW MORNING QUITE CONVENIENT. | ||
| scan0101 | Letter to C.L. Breeden regarding a mislaid piece of correspondence from the 5th of June. | ||
| View original record | 1021 ROLLS ROYCE LTD., DERBY. Rm.22/ML. 14.6.40. C.L.Breeden,Esq., Messrs Wilmot Breeden & Co.Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, Birmingham.1. Dear Breeden, About your letter of the 5th. of June, I… | ||
| scan0102 | Request to pass an invoice from Park Ward & Co. for payment for fitting a Lorry Body to chassis 1-B-50. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. Rm 1021 Quotation as requested Les/FS.8/B.19.6.40. You recently requested us to forward an official order to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., for making and fitting a Lorry Body to Chassis 1-B-50.… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding patterns, finishing instructions, and coachwork progress for the Silver Ripplet 2.R.2. | ||
| View original record | To Rm 1021 Ev.10/JH. 26th. June, 1940: Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Some time ago you sent us the enclosed patterns… | ||
| scan0104 | Notes from a chassis conference held on June 27th, 1940, detailing decisions on body type, headlamp positions, wings, wheels, and basic dimensions. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/EAG. c. Ev/JD. Rm/EAG/RCG. c. Rm/Bastow. Rm/EAG/RJH. file 1021 Rm.9/ML.28.6.40. NOTES ON CHASSIS CONFERENCE HELD ON THURSDAY 27th. JUNE. 1940. The following decisions were made at a… | ||
| scan0105 | List of agreed-upon design specifications for a car body, covering aspects from shape to window regulation. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. 6. SHAPE OF BODY. Drawing No: 1. was approved of both for the shape of the body and the moulding, but it was agreed that 1" more rear headroom would be provided. 7. GROUND CLEARANCE AT… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter to Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. confirming arrangements for a meeting to discuss monocoque construction. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ML. 1.7.40. Messrs Pressed Steel Co.Ltd., Cowley. Oxford. Dear Sirs, for the attention of Mr. Swallow. Confirming our telephone conversation of yesterday morning, it was arranged that… | ||
| scan0107 | Payment for springs required for an experimental seat. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Les/FS. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/ML.3.7.40. With reference to the attached Invoice, the seat for which the springs were required was made up for Experimental purposes. We were hoping that there… | ||
| scan0108 | Outstanding payments for invoices from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Ev Rin wants to talk to you. To Da/Ev. 1021 G/WFH/CA.27/ER.3.7.40. On the 28th. March under cover of memo. G/WFH/CA.31/MM. we sent to you copies of three invoices rendered by Park Ward & Co.Ltd.… | ||
| scan0109 | Notes following a visit from a representative of Pressed Steel Company to discuss the design of the Myth Monocoque body. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/EAG. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/GB. c. to Rm/PJH. 1021 Ev.7/JH.5.7.40. re Visit of Representative from Pressed Steel Company. The following are notes which we made after a visit of a representative from… | ||
| scan0110 | Meeting notes discussing chassis stiffness, pedal spacing, turning circles, and suspension design for a small car, with comparisons to competitors. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev.7/JH.5.7.40. itself is a function of the bending stiffness of the screen pillars. Therefore, since we propose like others to reduce the section of these pillars we must expect to derive more of… | ||
| scan0111 | Suspension design, steering characteristics, and body structure for a small car model. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ev.7/JH.5.7.40. Neither the Vauxhall nor the Minx have such a tension shackle so we cannot look to them for help. We feel we should strive for this type of shackle on a small car because the… | ||
| scan0112 | Difficulties of creating a coupe body using the dies intended for the saloon model, with a comparison to Jaguar's methods. | ||
| View original record | -4- Ev.7/JH.57.40. P.S.C. said it was not possible to make a side member pressing in a thicker gauge material for the coupe, using the dies for the saloon. During the discussion around the design of… | ||
| scan0113 | Secret memo regarding payments for coachwork by Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Rm. from Ev. c. to Ev/JD. c. to G/WFH. Ev.1/JH.8.7.40. re Payments for Coachwork. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. The attached memo. G/WFH/CA.27/ER.3.7.40. refers to the following bodies -… | ||
| scan0114 | The collection and storage of a Limousine and a saloon. | ||
| View original record | Limousine car 31.G.VII, but the saloon 2.R.2. should be ready for collecting and storing. We presume you will wish to deal with this matter directly with G/WFH. | ||
| scan0115 | Letter accompanying two samples of Harrison oil cooler material for experimentation. | ||
| View original record | Rm.6/ML. 10.7.40. C.L.Breedon,Esq., Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street. Birmingham.1. Dear Breedon, Herewith two samples more of Harrison oil cooler stuff, which may be useful to… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a specific blue-grey hide for a job. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ML. 11.7.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road. Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, We are wanting half a hide or thereabouts to do a job on 9.B. The colour is… | ||
| scan0117 | Request to dispatch two samples of Harrison oil coolers to Messrs Wilmot Breedon, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | HD/FC. from Rm/ML. 1021 c. D/BP. Rm/ML.4/12.7.40. Will you please pack and despatch 2 samples of Harrison oil coolers, in accordance with our letter reference Rm.6/ML.10.7.40. to:- Messrs Wilmot… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. querying an invoice for a lorry body that was higher than the original quotation. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.13/ML. 12.7.40. Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. for the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, We observe that you have sent a bill in for £51 - 15s. 0d. in respect of… | ||
| scan0119 | Authorising payment to Park Wards for a lorry body and querying additional costs. | ||
| View original record | Les. from Rm. 10021 Rm.11/ML.12.7.40. 19.6.40. Further to your Memo. Les/FS.8.B. Will you please pay Park Wards the sum of £36 - 10.s. on account of the lorry body for 1.B.50. We are asking Park Wards… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding additional charges for extra work on a Lorry Body on a 1-B-50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1021 B DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD W.M. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET… | ||
| scan0121 | Invoice from Park Ward Ltd. for fitting a lorry body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. Les/FS.13/B.15.7.40. We acknowledge receipt of yours Rm.11/ML.12.7.40 referring to the invoice received from Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., in connection with Chassis No. 1.B.50. We regret that… | ||
| scan0122 | Dispatch note for experimental goods and potential payment authorisation. | ||
| View original record | Les/FS. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ML.16.7.40. With reference to the attached Despatch Note, the situation is the same as that dealt with in our Memo. Rm/EAG.1/ML.3.7.40. The goods mentioned thereon… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter to Messrs Park Wards Ltd. acknowledging receipt of details and confirming an account has been passed for payment. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.11/ML. 17.7.40. for the attention of: C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 475, High Road. Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for the details contained in your letter of the 15th.… | ||
| scan0124 | Authorising payment for an account concerning Chassis 1.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Les/FS. from Rm. Rm.9/ML.17.7.40. In view of the further details re Chassis 1.B.50 contained in your Memo. Les/FS.13/B.15.7.40. we hereby authorise payment of the account in question. Rm. | ||
| scan0125 | Attachment of Park Ward & Co. Ltd invoices and a request for payment instructions on the outstanding balances. | ||
| View original record | Rm G/WFH/CA.57/ER.18.7.40 As requested on the telephone on 16.7.40 we attach hereto Park Ward & Co.Ltd invoices dated 6th March amounting to £411.15.3d and £954.4.7d, which are referred to in memo… | ||
| scan0126 | Requesting information regarding the reason for the despatch of Harrison Oil Coolers samples. | ||
| View original record | Rm/ML G/WFH/LJM.12/JE.19.7.40 On 13.7.40 under cover of Advice Note WG/F.73624 ref. Rm/ML.4/12.7.40 we despatched to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., 2 Samples of Harrison Oil Coolers quoting letter ref.… | ||
| scan0127 | Confirming oil coolers were dispatched to Messrs Wilmot Breedon for purely experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | G/WFH/LJM. from Rm. Rm.1/ML.20.7.40. Replying to your Memo. reference G/WFH/LJM.12/JE.19.7.40. I attach herewith a copy of the letter which was sent to Messrs Wilmot Breedon, advising them that we… | ||
| scan0128 | Outstanding invoices and account balances with Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 1021 file G/WFH from Rm. Rm.15/JMS/26.7.40. With reference to the two invoices attached. We cannot clear up the balance on the two accounts from Park Wards since there is no prospect of them being… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter to Pressed Steel Co. arranging a meeting to discuss the construction of a Monocoque body. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.1/SW. 26th July, 1940. Mr. Maton, Pressed Steel Co., Cowley, OXFORD. Dear Mr. Maton, I have been trying to get in touch with you on the telephone this afternoon, but owing to the delay I… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter sending a blueprint of the Myth body and requesting a sketch of the front end for a scale model. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ML.28.7.40. As arranged with Rm, I sending you herewith a blueprint of the Myth body, so that you may let us have a sketch of what you consider would be best for the… | ||
| scan0131 | Creation of a variable model for 'the Myth' car to test different frontal appearances. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. 1021 Rm.4/ML.28.7.40. We are getting a model made of the Myth as drawn out by Rm/EAG. The model is being split at the dashboard so that we can vary the length of the bonnet and the… | ||
| scan0132 | Listing returnable car part samples received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/JWH. G/MT. Rm/EAG.3/ET.9.9.40. We have received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden the following samples, which are returnable: 16021 - Ash Tray. 12071 - " " M.1362 - Staple.… | ||
| scan0133 | Confirming receipt of a set of sliding roof fittings on loan from Weathershields Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/JWH. G/MT. Rm/EAG.6/ET.7.9.40. We have today received from Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 48 Moor Street, Birmingham, one set of Sliding Roof Fittings, on loan. Packing… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter to Pressed Steel Company Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for modifications to the Myth body. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5/ET. 6th September, 1940. Pressed Steel Company Ltd., Cowley, OXFORD. Attention of Mr. Maton. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation with your Mr. Speed this afternoon with reference… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. acknowledging receipt of prints for windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5/LT. 5th September, 1940. Messrs. Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19. For the attention of Mr. Robinson. Dear Mr. Robinson, Many thanks for the prints on windscreen wipers.… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of bent toughened glass. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.6/ET. 5th September, 1940. J.W. FOLLET, Esq., "Triplex" Safety Glass Co., Ltd., 1, Albemarle Street - Piccadilly, LONDON W.1. Dear Mr. Follet, Thank you for your letter of the 3rd instant… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting new windscreen rubbers for two cars, a Ripple and a Bentley, and explaining the failure of the existing tubular seals. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N. W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Will you please supply us with new windscreen rubbers for the following… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter to British Tyre and Rubber Co. regarding a proposed body mounting and its required packing. | ||
| View original record | (102) Rm/EAG.S/ET. 23rd September, 1940. British Tyre and Rubber Co., BURTON - on - TRENT. Attention of Mr. Birbeck. Dear Sirs, Further to our conversation with you during our visit to your Works last… | ||
| scan0139 | Querying the process for re-ordering material for Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 1021 / To JM/Les. Crewe from Rm. Rm.12/ET.4.10.40. MATERIAL FOR PARK WARDS. ------------------------- We have found the material for the body in the Stores. Are we correot in assuming that we can… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to a supplier requesting prints, dimensions, and costs for door locks, window regulators, and a spare wheel lid link. | ||
| View original record | Fv 1021 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/EAG.2/ET. 10th September 1940. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the… | ||
| scan0141 | Confirming receipt and action regarding Perfecta Windscreen Regulators. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.5/ET.17.9.40. re PERFECTA WINDSCREEN REGULATORS With reference to the attached memo, reference Roy/AES.9/MH.10.9.40, I have already advised receipt of these to LES. and… | ||
| scan0142 | Confirming receipt of correspondence concerning Perfecta windscreen regulators. | ||
| View original record | 102 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. ZJ✓ Rm/EAG.5/ET.17.9.40. re PERFECTA WINDSCREEN REGULATORS With reference to the attached memo, reference Roy/AES.9/MH.10.9.40, I have already advised receipt of these to LES.… | ||
| scan0143 | Querying an unexpected invoice for sample windscreen winders which were understood to be free of charge. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. /EAG Have you received those ? Roy/AES.9/MH.10.9.40. With reference to the Perfecta Motor Equipments Ltd's Advice Note No.G. 3531 dated August 20th, which they forwarded various items for your… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter to Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. regarding the invoicing of sample windscreen regulators. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 17th September, 1940. Rm/SAG.3/ET. PERFECTA MOTOR EQUIPMENT, Ltd., Excelsiot Works - Oxford Street, B I R M I N G H A M, 5. For the attention of Mr. Bach. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0145 | Sample windscreen winders supplied by Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/ABS. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm. Rm/EAG.4/ET.17.9.40. Referring to your memo to Rm., reference Roy/AES.9/MH.10.9.40, regarding sample windscreen winders supplied by Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0146 | Telegram postponing a visit. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 1021 Coachwork Col. (IN SAFE) make new file 1021A Handwritten: file 1021 Typed Date: 24.9.40. Typed Addressee: WARD. WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON. Typed Message Grid: VISIT POSTPONED SHALL… | ||
| scan0147 | The release of sheet steel material for Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | JM/Les. Crewe. from Rm. 1021 Rm.16/ML.29.9.40. MATERIAL FOR PARK WARDS. What is the position regarding the sheet steel material which was going to be released for Park Ward's ? They need this at the… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., regarding a fire and confirming a discussion about 'the Ripple'. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.S/ML. 29.9.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN. N.W.10. Dear Ward, I am sorry about your fire but am glad the results are not worse. This is to confirm our… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter of inquiry to American Chemical Paint Co. regarding their process for preparing automobile bodies for painting. | ||
| View original record | ? 1021 Th J Rm/EAC.14/ET. 4th October, 1940. AMERICAN CHEMICAL PAINT Co., Canadian Branch, WALKERVILLE, Ontario. Dear Sirs, We have read with interest your advertisement in the S.A.E. JOURNAL of… | ||
| scan0150 | Short typed message, likely a telegram, arranging a meeting time and place in London. | ||
| View original record | file 1021 23.9.40. WARD 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN. LONDON.N.W.10. EXPECT TO BE IN LONDON BETWEEN TWELVE AND ONE SATURDAY MORNING SHALL YOU BE AT WILLESDEN. ROBOTHAM. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0151 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the standardization of parts for Limousine and Saloon bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ET. 19th September 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N. W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Regarding Limousine 30.G.VII and Saloon 3.B.50, Rm.… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston Ltd regarding adjustable and folding seats for a V-12 Lagonda. | ||
| View original record | 1021 RmEAG.5/ET. 21st September, 1940. A. CHESTON, Esq., Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston Ltd., Witney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Cheston, Confirming our telephone conversation this… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter to British Tyre and Rubber Co. regarding a proposed body mounting and its required packing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.8/ET. 23rd September, 1940. British Tyre and Rubber Co., B U R T O N - on - T R E N T. Attention of Mr. Birbeck. Dear Sirs, Further to our conversation with you during our visit to your Works… | ||
| scan0154 | Summary of a discussion on bodies to be built by Ward for 11 foot 1 inch wheel base cars. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten in red ink: file 1021] Rm/EAG. from Rm. c. EV. Rm.9/ML.24.9.40. 11 FOOT WHEEL BASE CARS. Herewith a summary of a discussion we had this morning on the bodies which Ward would be building… | ||
| scan0155 | Specifications for Limousine and Saloon bodies on an 11 ft. 1 in. wheelbase for both Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 11 ft. 1 ins. WHEEL BASE CARS. ROLLS ROYCE. (a) Limousine. Six light with division as 30.G.VII. (b) Saloon. Four light. With Division. 3.B.50. Without " 2.B.50. Except that these are at present built… | ||
| scan0156 | 'Ripple' project following a fire at Park Ward's workshop and future bodywork plans. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/EAG. Handwritten: file Coachwork General 1021 re RIPPLE. I saw Ward on Saturday. His wood-work shop had just been burnt out. The premises immediately in the rear of Park Ward's have… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding a delay in work on the Ripplet Body. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PACE TELEPHONE : WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS : WARENPAR-WILLROAD LONDON PARK WARD & CO. LTD SHEET METAL… | ||
| scan0158 | Invoice from Park Ward & Co Ltd for preparing full-size outline drawings of B.V. and Ripplet Bodies. | ||
| View original record | INVOICE No. 1440 1021 DIRECTORS: A·F·SIDGREAVES C·W·WARD B·W·HARVEY-BAILEY C·FALCONER F·C·HONEYMAN W·S·PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473·HIGH ROAD·WILLESDEN LONDON·N·W·10… | ||
| scan0159 | Invoice for preparing a full-size outline drawing for B.V. and Ripplet Bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1440 RP/MH. 2nd. October 1940. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. TO Prepsring full-size outline drawing 1/2 Plan - 1/2 Elevation of B.V. and Ripplet Bodies. £ 10. 3. 6. | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. enclosing a catalogue of their Window Regulators. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS & CABLES "BUMPERS" PHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD. WORKS N°3 CAMDEN WORKS CAMDEN STREET MANAGING DIRECTOR: C. L. BREEDEN EASTERN WORKS CAMDEN STREET BIRMINGHAM 1 WORKS N°4… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming a visit to discuss locks and fittings. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/ET. 5th October, 1940. Messrs. WILMOT-BREEDEN Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M 1. For the attention of Mr. C.G. Perry. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of… | ||
| scan0162 | Sourcing of material for Park Wards and querying the process for repeat orders. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To JM/Les. Crewe from Rm. Rm.12/ET.4.10.40. MATERIAL FOR PARK WARDS. --------------------- We have found the material for the body in the Stores. Are we correct in assuming that we can order a… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a meeting to decide on fittings and locks for a new body design. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 12th October, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. For the attention of Mr. S M Y. Dear Sirs, We are now approaching the time when we… | ||
| scan0164 | Inquiry to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about trafficators for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/RC.15/ST. 14th October, 1940. E.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 high Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sir, We are in need of a pair of trafficators of the type fitted to… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inviting him to Derby and offering assistance with petrol. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.10/ML. 15.10.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, Thank you for your letter. I think that as soon as you have delivered the Ripplet you… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to George Beaton & Sons Ltd enquiring about a sealing strip for a sliding roof panel. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.13/ET. 17th October, 1940. Messrs. George BEATON & Sons, Ltd., Victoria Road, Willesden Junction, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith a sketch showing a section of… | ||
| scan0167 | Inquiry to The Empire Rubber Co. for samples of door seals and other sealing strips for motor bodywork. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ET. 18th October, 1940. The Empire Rubber Co., Works Road, LETCHWORTH, Herts. Attention of Mr. Miles. Dear Mr. Miles, I should be glad to know if you have a door seal similar to the… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter to supplier Wilmot Breeden discussing the development of various car components such as locks, handles and visors. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 22nd October, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Thank you for your letter confirming your visit. I am… | ||
| scan0169 | Telegram asking when a lorry can be sent for a 'Ripplet'. | ||
| View original record | file: 1021 WARD, WARENPAR, WILLROAD, LONDON. WHEN CAN WE SEND A LORRY FOR THE RIPPLET. ROBOTHAM. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0170 | Telex message concerning an update on chassis work and material delivery. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: NEW 1021 (it's in safe) Handwritten top right: Coachwork general Handwritten top right: 1021 Typed: ROYCAR ROYCRU TIME 10.10.AM 2.10.40. TO- RM. DERBY. SAUNDERS (ORDEROFFICE) IS… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter to G. Beaton & Son Ltd. regarding the manufacture of sealing strips. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET. 23rd October, 1940. Messrs. G. BEATON & Son, Ltd., Victoria Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 21st instant, regarding sealing… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Mr. Robotham explaining why a visit to Derby is not possible due to war-related factory damage. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO. LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON - N.W. 10 TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to Messrs Park Wards Ltd regarding a bill for drawings of B.V. and Ripplet bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.15/ML. 23.10.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN. N.W.10. Dear Ward, Re the bill for £10. 3s. 6d. for drawings you have made of the B.V. and Ripplet bodies,… | ||
| scan0174 | Urgent request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for one gallon of cellulose lacquer for a Cresta Body No. 305. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 24th October, 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have been trying to get you on the telephone all… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to Silent Channel Co., Ltd. regarding a sample sealing strip and requesting further samples of glass run channelling. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 26th October, 1940. Messrs. SILENT CHANNEL Co., Ltd., H U N T I N G D O N. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 23rd instant (ref. GHB/PM) enclosing sample of sealing strip… | ||
| scan0176 | List of required deep drawing auto-body steel sheets for the MYTH model, detailing quantities, dimensions, and applications. | ||
| View original record | STEEL REQUIRED FOR MYTH. Deep drawing Auto-Body Sheet. 1021 2 Sheet 72 x 48 x .048 (Heelplate Hinge Reinf: Trunk Reinf: etc.,) 4 " 72 x 48 x .040 (Underframe, Crossmember, Monopiece, Door opening… | ||
| scan0177 | Inventory list of chassis material in the stores, detailing sheet quantities and thicknesses. | ||
| View original record | FOR OUR INFORMATION. CHASSIS MATERIAL IN THE STORES. 1 Sheet of .040 ) 1 " " .039 ) 4 sheets of .040" 2 " " .038 ) 1 " " .037 ) 1 " " .036 ) 2 sheets of .036" 1 " " .032 ) 3 " " .031 ) 9 sheets of… | ||
| scan0178 | From Park Ward & Co. regarding invoicing for drawings for two car bodies. | ||
| View original record | MEMORANDUM From :- PARK WARD & CO., LTD. 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W. 10. To :- A.Robotham Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. OUR REF......CWW/DB. YOUR REF....Rm.15/ML. October 28th 1940… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to Empire Rubber Company regarding samples and potential experimental rubber sections for door seals. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 31st October, 1940. H.G. MILES Esq., Empire Rubber Company, DUNSTABLE, Beds. Dear Mr. Miles, Thank you for your letter of the 30th instant (ref. HGM/JC) and also for the samples and… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter regarding a repeatedly breaking quick lift window regulator lever casting. | ||
| View original record | 1U21 Rm/EAG.3/ET. 31st October, 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sir, I am sending you under separate cover part of a quick lift… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for a curved back light glass. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 30th October, 1940. Jack W. FOLLETT, Esq., "Triplex" Safety Glass Co. Ltd., 1, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, LONDON W. 1. Dear Mr. Follett, As suggested by you some weeks ago, I am… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding various car body components like locks, ventilators, and glass channels. | ||
| View original record | 1421 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 30th October, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Replying to your letter of the 28th, for which… | ||
| scan0183 | Requesting information on radiators and front wheel bumps for an upcoming visit from the Model Maker. | ||
| View original record | ? 1021 To Ev. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.1.11.40. We are expecting the Model Maker to pay us a visit next week, so that any information you can let us have regarding radiators and front wheel bumps will… | ||
| scan0184 | Material request for various gauges of deep drawing auto-body steel sheets for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Roy/AES. from Rm. 1021 Rm.9/ML.1.11.40. Will you please obtain, for use in the Experimental Department, the following material :- STEEL REQUIRED FOR MYTH. (Deep drawing Auto-body Sheet.) 4 sheets 72 x… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a problem with a new car door lock. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 4th November, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We have just come up against a new snag with… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Messrs. Twining Ltd. confirming arrangements for the construction of a model car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 copy for 1030 Rm/BAG.6/BT. 6th November, 1940. Messrs. Twining Ltd., Pike Lane, NORTHAMPTON. Attention of Mr. Clifton. Dear Sir, Confirming your visit to our Works yesterday with reference to the… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter to Twining Ltd. regarding the dispatch of sections for a Model Four Light Body. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5/ET. 7th November, 1940. Messrs. Twining Ltd., Pike Lane, N O R T H A M P T O N. Attention of Mr. Clifton. Dear Sirs, MODEL FOUR LIGHT BODY. We are sending you herewith the remaining vertical… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. discussing the re-trimming and bodywork modifications for Mr. Lappin's car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Rm. has been asking me about retrimming Mr. Lappin's car. I believe that you have the… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter discussing car modifications alongside personal matters regarding family well-being during a difficult period. | ||
| View original record | Hm/EAG.5/ET.4.11.40 - 2 - to make a new tunnel and reinforce it with swaged ribs. The second steel cross bar was also weak and had to be temporarily reinforced. The production job, I know, is… | ||
| scan0190 | Request to Messrs. Cornercroft, Ltd. for blueprints of an illuminated rear number plate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAO.7/ET. 11th November, 1940. Messrs. Cornercroft, Ltd., Queen Victoria Road, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Sirs, We should be very much obliged if you would kindly send us blue prints of your… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a combination de-frost duct and windscreen wiper bearing. | ||
| View original record | 102 Rm/EAG.6/ST. 11th November 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have the matter of fitting de-frosters in hand at the moment, and I… | ||
| scan0192 | Requesting up-to-date drawings and sections for the 'Myth' body coachwork. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 1021 Ev.17/JH.7.11.40 To: Rm/EAG from Ev. c: to Rm. re Coachwork. We are suffering rather badly from lack of knowledge of the Myth body. Such drawings as we have are very out of date and… | ||
| scan0193 | Supply of two seats designed to resemble existing VanVooren seats. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG. from Rm. 1021 Rm.6/ML.12.11.40. I like the seat on 9.B.V. I think we shall have to supply two seats which, for appearance at any rate, resemble the VanVooren seats now fitted to 12.B.V. Rm. | ||
| scan0194 | Letter to a supplier, Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., regarding the return and modification of a sample lock, specifically altering the dovetail angle. | ||
| View original record | 1208 Rm/EAG.4/ET. 14th November, 1940. Messrs Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, As arranged on the telephone this morning, we are… | ||
| scan0195 | Issues and potential solutions for door locks on B.V bodies, comparing them to Wilmot-Breeden models. | ||
| View original record | 1201 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/Wym. LOCKS ON B.V BODIES. On examining the door locks on 9.B, we found that, in parts, the plating had worn off and that the fact of the metal had roughened through… | ||
| scan0196 | The return of a sample lock and striking plate to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden for modification. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Hd/PC. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Roy. Rm/EAG.2/ET.14.11.40. LOCK FOR 9.B. -------------------- Herewith lock and striking plate, which please return to to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Camden Street,… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to Twining Models regarding design modifications for the Myth body, particularly the waist-line moulding. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rn/EAG.5/ET. 16th November, 1940. Twining Models, Pike Lane, NORTHAMPTON. Attention of Mr. E.M. CLIFTON. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 11th instant, for which we thank you, we note… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the production of bonnet moulding and window quick-lifts. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.4/ET. 16th November, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Aorks, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention J.H. Spicer Esq. Dear Mr. Spicer, Thank you for your letter of the 13th, and… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. regarding delays on the 'Ripplet' car and a new all-steel body project. | ||
| View original record | 1021 RM1/Dn. 17th November 1 9 4 0. C. W. Ward, Esq., Messrs Park Ward & CO., Ltd, 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Ward, It is now more than a month ago since you promised to let… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting inside and outside door handles as used on the Wraith, for use on the Myth model. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Re/SAG.9/ET. 18th November, 1940. G.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Will you please post me on inside and outside door… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter to Messrs. Twining, Ltd. regarding a blueprint for a model car and issues with chromium plated mouldings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.S/ET. 18th November, 1940. Messrs. Twining, Ltd., Pike Lane, N O R T H A M P T O N. Attention of Mr. Clifton. Dear Sir, We are sending you herewith a blue print of the model car you are… | ||
| scan0202 | Request for a print of a steering wheel to be passed on to a model maker. | ||
| View original record | 1021 / To Ev. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/ET.18.11.40. Will you please let us have a print of a steering wheel that we can pass on to the model maker, which will be near enough for him to produce a wheel… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the design and sourcing of a slam lock with a spring-loaded dovetail. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET. 21st November 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Regarding the lock for the car we are designing we… | ||
| scan0204 | Sliding roof fittings from Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. and the subsequent invoice clearance. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To G/WFH. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.23.11.40. Replying to your memo G/WFH/CA.28/JE.21.11.40, with reference to sliding roof fittings from Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., Moor Street, Birmingham,… | ||
| scan0205 | Covering order for a set of sliding roof fittings from Weathershield Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/WFH. Rm/EAG.4/ET.25.11.40. Will you please arrange for a covering order to be sent to Messrs. Weathershield Ltd., Moor Street, Birmingham, for one set of sliding… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting a blueprint for an illuminated number plate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th November, 1940. Rm/EAG.10/ET. Messrs. Joseph LUCAS Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Robinson. Dear Sirs, Confirming a telephone conversation we had sith you some little… | ||
| scan0207 | Letter to J.H. Spicer of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a front door layout print. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.4/ET. 23rd November, 1940. J.H. SPICER Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Spicer, I am sending you herewith a print of the front door lay… | ||
| scan0208 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd explaining production delays for a 'Ripplet' due to supplier issues and wartime material shortages. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F.SIDGREAVES C.W.WARD R.W.HARVEY-BAILEY C.FALCONER F.C.HONEYMAN W.S.PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473 HIGH ROAD WILLENDEN LONDON N.W.10 TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6… | ||
| scan0209 | Page 2 of a letter from the Works Director concerning project difficulties and requesting the opportunity to build a body. | ||
| View original record | Contn. - 2 - source. Mr.Sidgreaves, I believe, is familiar with our difficulties and I am certain if you put up the matter to him, he will wish us to be given the opportunity of building this body.… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter to Park Ward & Co discussing difficulties in getting prototype bodies made due to the London Blitz and wartime production. | ||
| View original record | Spare 1021 Rm.5/ML. 25.11.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 475, High Road, WILLESDEN. N.W.10. Dear Ward, Thank you for your letter of the 22nd. November. I do appreciate your… | ||
| scan0211 | Letter discussing difficulties and agreeing that Park Ward's should handle the job. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.5/ML.25.11.40. I spoke to Mr. Sidgreaves about some of your difficulties but he is just as keen as you are that Park Ward's should handle the job if they can manage it. Yours… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter discussing difficulties in making prototype bodies during the war and planning for post-war car projects. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.5/ML. 25.11.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN. N.W.10. Dear Ward, November. Thank you for your letter of the 22nd. I do appreciate your difficulties very… | ||
| scan0213 | Typed letter discussing a conversation with Mr. Sidgreaves about Park Ward's handling a job. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.5/ML.25.11.40. I spoke to Mr. Sidgreaves about some of your difficulties but he is just as keen as you are that Park Ward's should handle the job if they can manage it. Yours… | ||
| scan0214 | Comparative weight analysis of front seats, discussing potential reductions. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/OP. 1021 c.w weight analysis Rm/EAG.2/ET.25.11.40. Herewith list of comparative weights of front seats, as requested. Regarding the new Rolls-Royce tubular seat, this is… | ||
| scan0215 | Table listing the weights of various car seats and cushions in pounds and ounces. | ||
| View original record | 21.11.40. SEAT WEIGHTS. B. V. B-22-AW. Front Seat Cushion Lbs. ozs. 26 12 10 7 -- -- 37 3 9-B-V. Front Seat Cushion 25 9 12 1 -- -- 37 10 VAUXHALL 10. Front Seat Complete 28 7 R.R. New Tubular Seat.… | ||
| scan0216 | Experimental car body shell damaged by bombing during the war. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Noted EW 28/11/40 ES. The Bosch must dislike streamlining. Rms Hn6/ES.26.11.40. Experimental Body - Rm1/ET.23.11.40. 1021 The body which Bs. has in mind is a Corniche body frame which you had… | ||
| scan0217 | Revised body dimension chart, noting missing dimensions for Standard 8 and Triumph 12 cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.5/ET.27.11.40. Herewith revised body dimension chart, as requested. Regarding dimensions N. and O. on Standard 8 and Triumph 12 cars, we have been unable to obtain… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward Ltd. requesting a replacement off-side front wing for a 10-B-V Coupe. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.6/EP. 1021 5th December, 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, The off side front wing on 10-B-V Coupe has been badly… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter to Motor Body Panels, Ltd. regarding the potential storage of tool equipment for Park Ward body pressings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.2/ML. 4.12.40. Messrs Motor Body Panels,Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Mr. Smith. Dear Sirs, Further to our visit of last week, we are interested in the possibility of storing part of… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter regarding a blueprint for head and pass lamps for the Myth model. | ||
| View original record | 1021 6th December, 1940. Rm/EAC.6/ET. Messrs. Twining Models., Piko Lane, NORTHAMPTON. For the attention of Mr. E.H. CLIFTON. Dear Sir, We are sending you herewith blue print PL.404, showing head and… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. regarding the supply and specification of a sample back light. | ||
| View original record | 1021 12th December, 1940. Rm/EAG.1/ET. Jack Follett, Esq., "Triplex" Safety Glass Co., Ltd., 1, Albermarle Street, Piccadilly, LONDON W. 1. Dear Mr. Follett., I have been a long time replying to your… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter discussing a torn sponge rubber door seal and issues with Vanvooren type tubular seats. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 13th December, 1940. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road - Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, DOOR SEAL - I am sending herewith a small piece of… | ||
| scan0223 | New sun visor fittings, noting material issues and seeking feedback on performance and appearance. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.2/LT.19.12.40. SUN VISOR FITTINGS. 9-B-V has Wilmot Breeden's latest type of sun visor fittings on the driving side. The board used is thinner than would be used for… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. confirming the supply of prints and tracings for the Myth Body project. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/RG.3/ET. 19th December, 1940. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: MYTH BODY. We herewith confirm having… | ||
| scan0225 | Request to W. Chapman Ltd. for a catalogue of adjustable seat mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.11/ET. 30th December, 1940. Messrs. W. Chapman Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, HURLINGHAM S.W. 6 Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have a catalogue or any illustration that you may have of your… | ||
| scan0226 | Faults with door locks on B.V bodies, comparing existing and new Wilmot-Breeden types. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/Wyn. Handwritten: Bentley chassis general Handwritten: 1021 LOCKS ON B.V BODIES. On examining the door locks on 9.B, we found that, in parts, the plating had worn off… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter to the British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd. regarding the alteration of four oil pipes. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/Clm.6/LT. 15th November, 1940. British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd., Icknield Way, LETCHWORTH, Herts. Attention Mr. F. EGERTON. Dear Sirs, We are sending, under separate cover, four oil pipes which… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the production of a car body. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Mr Green. Please see Rm PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES W. HARVEY-BAILEY F.C. HONEYMAN C.W. WARD C. FALCONER… | ||
| scan0229 | Letter regarding a visit to Derby, coachbuilding drawings, and the status of the 'Silver Ripple' body. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - that we will in some measure, be in the hands of sub-Contractors, as would any other coachbuilder. I should be glad to visit Derby and see you and Green, but I have so much on hand just now that… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Wards Ltd. regarding the receipt of a 'Silver Ripple' body and expressing condolences. | ||
| View original record | Rm.S/ML. 1021 10.12.40. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN.N.W.10. Dear Ward, Thank you for your letter of the 14th. December. I was very sorry to hear about your father.… | ||
| scan0231 | Request to fit and test an S.S. adjustable seat in car 8.B.V. after seeing it illustrated in Autocar. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG. from Rm. 1021 Rm.4/ML.12.12.40. S.S. ADJUSTABLE SEATS. We notice that the adjustable driving seat fitted to the S.S. is illustrated in this weeks Autocar. We should like to have one of these… | ||
| scan0232 | Collection and stock-taking of B.V jigs and tools held at Motor Panels. | ||
| View original record | To Rm, from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ET.18.12.40. B.V JIGS AND TOOLS. Regarding the B.V jigs and tools which are at present at Motor Panels', these are stored underground and they would like one day's… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter to A.W. Chapman Ltd. requesting details about an adjustable seat fitting for private cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 4th January, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/ET. Messrs. A.W. CHAPMAN Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, HURLINGHAM, LONDON S.W. 6. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 2nd January (Ref. LFS/MBC) and leaflet dealing… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter to Hallam Sleigh & Chepstow regarding the design and construction of an adjustable seat fitting. | ||
| View original record | 7th January, 1941. Rm/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. HALLAM SLEIGH & CHEPSTOW, Widney Works - Bagot Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention of Mr.Whitehouse. Dear Sirs, Regarding the adjustable seat fitting which… | ||
| scan0235 | Page discussing the importance of weight reduction in a fitting for standardization. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.7/ET.7.1.41. - 2 - Will you please also note that weight is a big consideration, and we should like you to keep the fitting as light as possible. This may greatly influence us when deciding on… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter requesting samples of two types of window channeling and sealing strip from Silent Channel Co. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET. 8th January, 1941. Messrs. Silent Channel Co., HUNTINGDON. Dear Sirs, We wish to order from you a sample 12 ft. length of each of two types of window channeling and sealing strip.… | ||
| scan0237 | Letter to W. CHAPMAN Ltd. regarding experiments and a request for drawings of an adjustable seat mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG9/ET. 8th January, 1941. Messrs. W. CHAPMAN Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, HURLINGHAM, L O N D O N S.W. 6. Dear Sirs, ADJUSTABLE SEATS. Referring to your letter of the 6th instant, for which we… | ||
| scan0238 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. about a sponge rubber door seal that absorbs water and freezes. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.S/ET. 8th January, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Works Road, LETCHWORTH, Herts. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith a piece of sponge rubber taken from one of our cars, on which it is… | ||
| scan0239 | Letter to Messrs. W. Chapman Ltd. requesting a catalogue of adjustable seat mechanisms, specifically for height-adjustable driving seats. | ||
| View original record | 1021 30th December, 1940. Rm/EAG.11/ET. Messrs. W. Chapman Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, HURLINGHAM S.W. 6 Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have a catalogue or any illustration that you may have of your… | ||
| scan0240 | Letter to Silent Channel Co. regarding an order for window channeling and sealing strip samples. | ||
| View original record | 1021 8th January, 1941. Rm/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. Silent Channel Co., HUNTINGDON. Dear Sirs, We wish to order from you a sample 12 ft. length of each of two types of window channeling and sealing strip.… | ||
| scan0241 | Letter to supplier Simmons Aerocessories Ltd. requesting samples of 'snap on' beading for luggage boot lids. | ||
| View original record | 1021 10th January, 1941. Rm/RAG.5/ET. Messrs. SIMMONS AEROCCESSORIES Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, L O N D O N. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 7th, for which we thank you, regarding our… | ||
| scan0242 | Letter to I.C.I. (Paints) Limited discussing the cleaning and preparation of steel automobile bodies for painting. | ||
| View original record | 1021 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT Clan Foundry, B E L P E R. Rm/EAG.1/ET 11th January, 1941. I.C.I. (Paints) Limited, Wexham Road, S L O U G H, Bucks. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of 8th January… | ||
| scan0243 | Letter to Silent Channel Co., Ltd. regarding the supply of material in shorter, 6-foot lengths for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 15th January, 1941. SILENT CHANNEL Co., Ltd., HUNTINGTON. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 10th instant, ref. TWW/VL., in reply to ours of the 8th. We note your remarks… | ||
| scan0244 | Ground floor plan for Messrs Sanderson & Holmes premises on London Road, Derby. | ||
| View original record | BOURNE STREET LOCK-UP GARAGE 9 MACHINE SHOP 10 ELECTRIC LIFT BLACKSMITHS 11 SAW MILL 12 PAINT SHOP 13 WASH .14 CHIMNEY GARAGE OR WORKSHOP 15 LARGE COVERED GARAGE 17 & 18 FISH & CHIP SHOP 21 OPEN YARD… | ||
| scan0245 | Letter to Twining Models regarding a corrected drawing and the completion of a model. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.1/RH. 27.12.40. Messrs. Twining Models, Pike Lane, N O R T H A M P T O N. Attention of Mr. Clifton. Dear Sir, We are sending you herewith print of corrected drawing of Myth front end… | ||
| scan0246 | The causes of and remedies for issues with sliding roofs being difficult to operate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 17.1.41. SLIDING ROOFS. ----------------- Regarding the trouble we are experiencing through sliding roofs being difficult to operate, we have found that the cause of the trouble is as follows:-… | ||
| scan0247 | Letter to Simonds Aerocessories Ltd clarifying a misunderstanding about a request for a sample of 'snap on' rubber beading. | ||
| View original record | 1021 17th January, 1941. Rn/HAG.5/ET. Dear Sirs, SIMONDS AEROCESSORIES Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, L O N D O N. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 14th instant, for which we thank you,… | ||
| scan0248 | Requesting an order for one dozen windscreen wiper blades from Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.22.1.41. Will you please order from Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. one dozen 9" windscreen wiper blades, type as fitted to B.V. bodies. O/N. 753. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0249 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. requesting one dozen 9-inch windscreen wiper blades. | ||
| View original record | 1021 22nd January, 1941. Rm/EAG.4/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Will you please let us have, as soon as possible, one dozen 9"… | ||
| scan0250 | Issues and suggested remedies for sliding roofs. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. From Jrm/RAG. Copy to Jrm/Wym. SLIDING ROOFS. -------------- Regarding the trouble we are experiencing through sliding roofs being difficult to operate, we have found that the cause of the… | ||
| scan0251 | Sliding roofs, their suppliers, and new experimental sealing methods. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.9/ET.22.1.41. - 2 - now fitted would be removed. Also the front edge of the sliding roof should act as a stop and relieve the pressure on the taper at the front edge of the sliding panel.… | ||
| scan0252 | Compatibility list of Weathershields sliding roof models for various car makes. | ||
| View original record | Weathershields Sliding Roof. Weathershield, Ltd., 48, Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM. MAKE. SR 555. ALL STEEL RAMP TYPE ALL STEEL RAMP TYPE COMPOSITE AUTOLIFT SR 500 COMPOSITE. Austin. Models 3. Alvis.… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd regarding difficulties with operating sliding roofs and an enclosed report. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/BAG.5/ET. 23rd January, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. PARK WARD Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, As I told you during my last visit, we have had trouble… | ||
| scan0254 | The expected delivery of two non-chargeable model seats from different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Roy. We are expecting a rough model seat from Messrs. A.W. Chapman Ltd, Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham. Will you please send this to the writer's attention when you receive… | ||
| scan0255 | Sample limousine door lock from Wilmot Breedon, which is not chargeable. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. FromRm/EAG. Rm/EAG.4/ET.24.1.41. With reference to the attached Advice Note for 1 Limousine door lock from Wilmot Breedon, please note this is supplied as a sample and is not… | ||
| scan0256 | Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. requesting dimensions for the front door slam-lock of the 'Myth' car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 25th January, 1941. Messrs. WILMOT BREEDON, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming our telephone conversation this… | ||
| scan0257 | Payment dispute and ownership of Bentley-V tools and jigs involving Motor Panels Ltd. and Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. 1021 Hn7/ES.16.1.41. Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd.. Coventry. We have heard both from Motor Panels Ltd. and from Mr. Green, that certain of the Bentley-V tools, jigs and templates have been… | ||
| scan0258 | Contract with Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd and the relocation of wooden jigs. | ||
| View original record | Hn. from Rm. 1021 Rm.4/ML.20.1.41. re BODY PANELS.,Ltd. Thanks for your note re the contract position regarding Messrs Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd., So far, the only action we have taken is to remove… | ||
| scan0259 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. requesting dimensions for a slam-lock for the front door of the 'Myth'. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/EP. 25th January, 1941. Messrs. WILMOT BREEDEN, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming our telephone conversation this… | ||
| scan0260 | Causes of and suggested remedies for difficult-to-operate sliding roofs. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/Wym. 1021 Rm/EAG.9/ET.22.1.41. SLIDING ROOFS. Regarding the trouble we are experiencing through sliding roofs being difficult to operate, we have found that the cause of… | ||
| scan0261 | Sliding roof mechanisms, suppliers, and draught exclusion methods. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.9/ET.22.1.41. - 2 - now fitted would be removed. Also the front edge of the sliding roof should act as a stop and relieve the pressure on the taper at the front edge of the sliding panel.… | ||
| scan0262 | Compatibility chart for Weathershields sliding roofs across various car makes. | ||
| View original record | Weathershields Sliding Roof. Weathershield, Ltd., 48, Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM. MAKE. | SR 555. ALL STEEL | RAMP TYPE ALL STEEL | RAMP TYPE COMPOSITE | AUTOLIFT SR 500 COMPOSITE --- | --- | --- | --- |… | ||
| scan0263 | Progress report on the design and rationalization of the Senior Range chassis. | ||
| View original record | Sg. and Hs. from Rm. c. Ev. c. Rm/EAG. Rm.1/ML.24.1.41. CHASSIS DIVISION - PROGRESS REPORT. Though the majority of the Chassis Design and Detail Sections who have not been transferred to the Aero… | ||
| scan0264 | Comparison of pre-war and proposed post-war engine specifications for various models to safeguard against post-war economic conditions. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. The attached extract from PL.139, which has already been circulated, shows pictorially some of the models that are suggested for production. Briefly, from a design point of view, the… | ||
| scan0265 | Road work, component mileage, and a list of identified faults in gearboxes, suspension, brakes, and clutches. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Cont'd. Rm.1/ML.24.1.41. It will be remembered that at one time, it was suggested that a 4-cylinder engine, made from the Senior rationalised pieces and displacing 2.8 litres, might be used to… | ||
| scan0266 | Ongoing technical issues with vehicle components and body production. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Cont'd. Propellor Shaft. Vibrations after a certain mileage causing roughness. All cars.* Water Pumps. Failure of water pump bearings on high power engines.* Steerings. Evidence of incorrect… | ||
| scan0267 | Design rationalization and experimental work on Coupé models, including issues with scuttle shake. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Cont'd. Rm.1/ML.24.1.41. and have the maximum number of interchangeable pieces. Such rationalising is, of course, possible, and Rm/EAG. has indicated how it can be carried out. No drawing,… | ||
| scan0268 | The design specifications for the 'Myth' chassis and body, part of the 'Junior Rationalised Cars' project. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - Cont'd. JUNIOR RATIONALISED CARS. We have now completed designs for the Myth chassis. We have made it with a conventional frame, though this may add 1 cwt. to the finished weight of the complete… | ||
| scan0269 | Report discussing engine options and chassis modifications for the 'Myth' car project. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - Cont'd. Rm.1/ML.24.1.41. We have already obtained the necessary materials and hope that Mr. Ward will be able to complete the body and frame within a reasonable period of time. He has already… | ||
| scan0270 | Specification table for small and large four-cylinder engines, including capacity, horsepower, and tax. | ||
| View original record | 8 Cont'd. Rm.1/ML.24.1.41. SMALL FOURS. FITTED IN SILVER RIPPLE. Cu: Ins. Litres. R.A.C.h.p. Tax @ £1.5.0. 4-cyl: (57 x 100) 2.244 x 3.937 62 1.021 8 £10.0.0. 4-cyl: (63.5 x 100) 2.5 x 3.937 77 1.267… | ||
| scan0271 | The appearance, chassis, and parts sourcing for a new car model named 'Myth'. | ||
| View original record | - 9 - Cont'd. Rm.1/AHL.24.1.41. (c) Appearance. We have provided two radiators for the Myth, one having a new appearance, which aims at being a combination of the Rolls Royce and Bentley features, and… | ||
| scan0272 | The value of further development work on a 4-cylinder car and plans for post-war production. | ||
| View original record | - 10 - Cont'd. EW.1/M.24.1.41. The value of running the car on the road would be very great. We could get the body quiet with the 4-cylinder engine and get the handling right. The tools for the body… | ||
| scan0273 | Cover memo for a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET.28.1.41. Herewith copy of a letter to Messrs. Park Ward, in answer to theirs of the 24th, which will be self explanatory. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0274 | Letter requesting samples of aluminium sections for motor bodies and luggage carriers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 28th January, 1941. Rm/EAG.S/CT. S.N. McMillan, Esq., 375, Allesley Old Road, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Mr. McMillan, Could you let me have a range of samples of sections which you were making… | ||
| scan0275 | Order for a door handle and a quick-lift window regulator handle from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/Mt. Rm/EAG.6/LT.23.1.41. Will you please order from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 1 outside door handle and 1 quick-lift window regulator handle for driver's door on… | ||
| scan0276 | Order for a door handle and a window regulator handle from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/Mt. Rm/EAG.6/LT.28.1.41. Will you please order from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 1 outside door handle and 1 quick-lift window regulator handle for driver's door on… | ||
| scan0277 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. clarifying an error on an order, correcting 'Myth' to 'Wraith' parts. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.4/ET. 28th January, 1941. 1021 Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 24th instant, ref. AT/GC, concerning our Order… | ||
| scan0278 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. correcting a car reference number for an order. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.10/LT. 28th January, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter reference Rm/EAG.7/LT. of today's date, please note… | ||
| scan0279 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. ordering a replacement door handle and quick-lift regulator handle for a B.30 limousine. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ST. 28th January, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & CO. Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We are sending you under separate cover and order for 1 outside door handle… | ||
| scan0280 | Letter to the Empire Rubber Company regarding the testing and design of a new door seal. | ||
| View original record | 1021 29th January, 1941. Rm/BAG.5/ST. EMPIRE RUBBER COMPANY, DUNSTABLE, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 27th instant, enclosing a sample of sponge rubber with synthetic skin.… | ||
| scan0281 | Letter discussing a requirement for an experiment on a sample body before placing a full order. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAC.5/ET.29.1.41 - 2 - On a sample body which we are building, we shall want approximately 50 feet. Not less. We shall be glad to know if you can carry out this ex- periment for us and if so, you… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding a modification to provide a bearing for the rear cushion. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/EP. 31st January, 1941. Messrs. PARK WARD Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10 Dear Sirs, Herewith 2 prints supplementary to No Rm 10008, Modification to rear seats You will… | ||
| scan0283 | Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a layout for a proposed windscreen wiper assembly. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAGS/ET 31st January, 1941 Messrs Joseph Lucas, Ltd, Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr Bolton Dear Sirs, Further to our telephone conversation this morning, we are sending you… | ||
| scan0284 | Letter to E. Turner Ltd. regarding a blueprint and a pending order for a Draught Excluder. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/E2 1st February, 1941. Messrs. E. TURNER Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street, King's Cross, L O N D O N N. 1. Attention of Mr.Alan Turner. Dear Mr. Turner, As arranged, I am sending… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter to Hallam Sleigh & Chepstow regarding a mock-up rising and falling seat. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/EAGZ/BT. 3rd February, 1941. Messrs. HALLAM SLEIGH & CHEPSTOW, Widney Works - Bagot Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention of Mr. Corber. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the rough mock-up rising… | ||
| scan0286 | 'Corbex' patent Rise and Fall Seatfitting sample for inspection. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/ET.3.2.41. Regarding the attached advice note for 1. Widney "Corbex" patent Rise and Fall Seatfitting, this is a rough mock-up sample which they have sent to us… | ||
| scan0287 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding prints for front and rear doors. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.6/ET. 3rd February, 1941. Messrs. PARK WARD, Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith an additional print of RB.12004 - Front Door, and… | ||
| scan0288 | Advertisement for the 'COLD SPRAY-GRANODIZING' phosphate coating process for automotive bodies. | ||
| View original record | Page 47 ADVERTISEMENT WHICH APPEARED IN THE S.A.E., JOURNAL AUGUST 1940. ****** 1021 COLD SPRAY-GRANODIZING. Makes Automotive History. --- During a quarter-century, the American Chemical Paint Company… | ||
| scan0289 | Confirming the prefix letters 'M.B.' (Miscellaneous Bodywork) for a series of drawings. | ||
| View original record | To: Mr. Ponton, Assembly Rooms. From: Rm/RG. Rm/RG.1/RH.5.2.41. 1021 Ref Drawing Number Prefix. Confirming our telephone conversation of today, please note that we propose to use the prefix letters… | ||
| scan0290 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward Ltd. regarding specification prints for a sample body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5.2.41. RM/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith two sets of specification prints giving particulars of the body in… | ||
| scan0291 | Correspondence with Perfecta Motor Equipment regarding a windscreen regulator fitting and a Lucas windscreen wiper. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5th February, 1941. Em/EAG.1/RH. Perfecta Motor Equipment, Excelsior Works, Oxford Street, BIRMINGHAM.5. Attention of Mr. Bach. Dear Sirs, As arranged over the telephone yesterday afternoon, we… | ||
| scan0292 | Letter to C.W. Ward regarding cellulose, headlining material, and leather samples. | ||
| View original record | 1021 6.2.41. Rm/EAG.3/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Thank you for your letter of the 4th, regarding the cellulose and… | ||
| scan0293 | Letter to The Lace Web Spring Co. Ltd. regarding samples of tacking strips and a tubular seat. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/RH. 6.2.41. The Lace Web Spring Co. Ltd., SANDIACRE, Notts. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the samples of tacking strips which you kindly sent us. With reference to the tubular seat, it is at… | ||
| scan0294 | Letter to Connolly Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation regarding an order for leather. | ||
| View original record | 1021 6.2.41. Rm/EAG.4/RH. Messrs. Connolly Ltd., Charlton Street, Euston Road, LONDON. Attention of Mr. Murphy. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning with reference to a… | ||
| scan0295 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. about returning an incorrect and broken limousine door handle. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.3/RH. 10.2.41. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are returning under separate cover, the outside door handle which you recently… | ||
| scan0296 | Letter discussing the aftermath of bombing, a house in Coventry, and business regarding leather supply for current and post-war models. | ||
| View original record | 1021 18.2.41. Rm/EAG.1/RH. F.I. Connolly Esq., Messrs. Connolly Ltd., Wandal Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S.W. Dear Mr. Connolly, I was pleased to receive your letter of the 8th. and to hear that you have… | ||
| scan0297 | Letter to Messrs. Ernest Turner Ltd. regarding supply issues for upholstery materials and a special draught excluder. | ||
| View original record | 1021 13th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.S/RH. Messrs. Ernest Turner Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street, Kings Cross, LONDON. N.1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the 10th. instant and also… | ||
| scan0298 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. regarding issues with felt in experimental sliding car roofs. | ||
| View original record | CLAN FOUNDRY, BELPER. Tel.No. Belper 324. 13th February, 1941. 1021 Rm/EAG.5/RH. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., Moore Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr. Clements. Dear Sirs, We have nine experimental… | ||
| scan0299 | The progress of quantity-produced coachwork, detailing the status of tools and jigs for the B.V. Six-Light model. | ||
| View original record | Rm/MAG.1/EH.14.2.41. 10021 REPORT ON QUANTITY PRODUCED COACHWORK With reference to the following cars in our ration-alised programme, we give below our report showing progress of the work on B.V.,… | ||
| scan0300 | Requirements for shop equipment, drawings, and jigs needed for body production, including time and resource estimates. | ||
| View original record | -2- Cont'd. SHOP EQUIPMENT. The main body assembly jig has been made. Trucks for the assembly line are made and in the possession of Park Ward. The tracks for these have to be laid in the Works. A… | ||
| scan0301 | Production recommendations for Park Ward and Motor Panels, and an investigation into the Bentley V. Coupe's front-end movement. | ||
| View original record | -3- Cont'd. We recommend that, if possible, Park Ward should get the necessary drawings and jigs made now, and the necessary repairs made to the wood model which has been damaged by Motor Panels in… | ||
| scan0302 | Production planning document for the Silver Phantom & Cresta, detailing drawings, man-hours, and sample bodies. | ||
| View original record | -4- Cont'd. Rm/EAG.1/BH.14.2.41. SILVER PHANTOM & CRESTA. Scale outline drawings have been prepared by Rolls-Royce for the limousine and 4-light saloon with a view to making as many of the components… | ||
| scan0303 | Procedures and timelines for producing new car models and prototypes. | ||
| View original record | -5- Cont'd. The usual procedure is to have a mock up car made from wood, painted and upholstered, which shows what the appearance and seating accommodation will be, and when approved, a body or bodies… | ||
| scan0304 | Production programme and parts list for the 'Myth' body, detailing timelines and components. | ||
| View original record | -6- Cont'd. use the following parts of the saloon for this body with slight modifications, which will be made by hand. Floor, front end from door opening; sills; rear wings?; front seats. The special… | ||
| scan0305 | Letter to a supplier regarding the manufacture of door hinges from blueprints. | ||
| View original record | 1021 17th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. G. Beaton & Sons Ltd., Victoria Road, Willesden Junction, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are sending herewith our four blue prints of door hinge… | ||
| scan0306 | The forwarding of a new incorrect outside door handle and a broken one to Park Ward & Co. to serve as a pattern. | ||
| View original record | To: Hd/FC. from Hm/EAG. c.c. D/BP - Roy. c.c. C/WFH. c.c. C/WFH/JWH. Hm/EAG.4/RH.10.2.41. 1021 Herewith one new outside door handle and one broken outside door handle. Will you please forward these to… | ||
| scan0307 | Trials car report detailing issues with the sliding roof, seat back angle, and draughts at the doors. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/RH.13.2.41. TRIALS CAR - B.20 A.W. 102H Sliding Roof. This roof is noisy because the sliding panel is too large for the opening which causes the back of the sliding panel… | ||
| scan0308 | Blueprint showing the side profile design of a car seat, with a highlighted stitch or curve line. | ||
| View original record | EQUIPEMENT DEAUVILLE | ||
| scan0309 | Issues identified in a trials car, covering the sliding roof, seat back angle, and door draughts. | ||
| View original record | To Csy from Rn/EAG Rm/EAG.1/RH.13.2.41. TRIALS CAR - B.20 A.W. 107 70E 1021 Sliding Roof. This roof is noisy because the sliding panel is too large for the opening which caused the back of the sliding… | ||
| scan0310 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for a body centre pillar for the investigation of concealed hinges. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ET. 15th February, 1941. C.L. Breeden Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Breeden, As arranged we are sending you herewith a blue print… | ||
| scan0311 | Post-war coachwork planning for the 'Myth' model, considering reliance on Park Wards and war-related supply issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Sg. & Hs. from Rm. 1021. Rm.11/BT.16.2.41. Herewith a report by Rm/EAG. on the present coachwork position. I have so far assumed that, since Giles was left with Ward, Park Wards would be… | ||
| scan0312 | Present coachwork position, post-war reliance on Park Wards, and progress on the 'Myth' car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: C. Ev. sent to Rm/EAG Handwritten: 1021 To Sg. & Hs. from Rm. Rm.11/ET.16.2.41. Herewith a report by Rm/EAG. on the present coach-work position. I have so far assumed that, since Giles… | ||
| scan0313 | Letter regarding a sample seat with a tilting mechanism and an anti-rattle device. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 19th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. A.W. Chapman Esq., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Sir, We are returning to you the sample seat fitted with the tilting mechanism, also a pair… | ||
| scan0314 | Letter to The Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. requesting two windscreen regulators with a suggested design modification. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.3/RH. 1021 19th February, 1941. The Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Excelsior Works, Oxford Street, BIRMINGHAM. 5. Dear Sirs, Please supply us as soon as possible with two windscreen regulators… | ||
| scan0315 | Causes and recommendations for fixing leaking sunshine roofs. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. From Rm/EAG. REPORT ON LEAKING SUNSHINE ROOFS 10H We find that the chief cause for the roofs leaking is that the water outlet holes at the front of the roof are small, and that the cowls… | ||
| scan0316 | Letter of acknowledgement to Messrs. A.W. Chapman Ltd. regarding a future meeting. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/RH. Your ref: LFS/MBC. 20th February, 1941. 1021 Messrs. A.W. Chapman Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 20th and have noted the… | ||
| scan0317 | Correspondence to Weathershields Ltd. regarding the supply of block felts and a layout for a sliding roof. | ||
| View original record | CLAN FOUNDRY BELPER. Tel.No. Belper 324. 20th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. 1021 Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., Moore Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We wrote to you on February 13th regarding some block… | ||
| scan0318 | Letter to Wilmott Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of stainless steel glass channelling and parts for the 'Myth' body. | ||
| View original record | 1621 20th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.4/RH. Messrs. Wilmott Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the Attention of Mr. H.J. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| scan0319 | Letter to Motor Body Panels Ltd. requesting a cost for tooling a new cross member. | ||
| View original record | 1071 21st February, 1941. Rm/SAG.5/RH. Messrs. Motor Body Panels Ltd., COVENTRY. Attention of Mr. Smith. Dear Sirs, Some time ago, we spoke to you about a new cross member that we designed to replace… | ||
| scan0320 | Letter to G. Beaton & Son Ltd. regarding the supply and finish of two sets of hinges. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.3/RH. Your ref: SCS/WAC. 22nd February, 1941. Messrs. G. Beaton & Son Limited, Beatonson House, Victoria Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 20th… | ||
| scan0321 | Letter to Park, Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of blueprints for a Myth body. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5Y/RH. 28th February, 1941. 1021 Messrs. Park, Ward & Co., Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith the following blue prints, two copies of each… | ||
| scan0322 | Issues with creaking, rusty Beatonson self-alining hinges and proposed improvements. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.4/RH.24.2.41. 1021 HINGES On 3.B.50 we found an example of Beatonson self-alining hinges that were creaking badly, on examination these were found to be quite dry and rusty.… | ||
| scan0323 | Issues with creaking, dry, and rusty self-aligning hinges on a car body. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.4/RH.24.2.41. 1021 HINGES On 3.B.50 we found an example of Beatonson self-alining hinges that were creaking badly, on examination these were found to be quite dry and rusty.… | ||
| scan0324 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding issues with creaking car door hinges and potential solutions like graphite grease or self-lubricating bronze. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 24th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have had several complaints of creaking hinges on the cars… | ||
| scan0325 | Letter requesting prints of hinges and fixing methods to suggest improvements for identified faults. | ||
| View original record | -2- To: C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. LONDON. If you can let me have prints of the hinges and the method of fixing, I may be able to do something and offer some suggestions for improving the… | ||
| scan0326 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. requesting samples of impregnated block felts for sliding roofs. | ||
| View original record | 25th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.t/RH. Your ref: WEC/EO. 1021 Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 40 Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM. 4. For the Attention of Mr. W.E.Clements. Dear Sirs, As requested in your letter of… | ||
| scan0327 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. requesting comments on a sliding roof arrangement blueprint and a sample of stainless iron. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.3/RH. 25th February, 1941. 1021 Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 40, Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM. 4. For the Attention of Mr. W.E. Clements. Dear Sirs, We shall be obliged if you could let us have your… | ||
| scan0328 | Letter to G. Beaton & Son Ltd. requesting they leave hinges blank for drilling. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. Your ref: SCS/WAC. 27th February, 1941. Messrs. G. Beaton & Son Ltd., Beatonson House, Victoria Road, Willesden, L O N D O N, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 25th.… | ||
| scan0329 | Reporting on the unsatisfactory progress by Motor Panels in locating and storing press tools for B.V. bodies. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/RH.28.2.41. 1021 PRESS TOOLS FOR B.V. BODIES Since our visit to Motor Panels, Coventry, at the end of November last, wooden jigs for B.V. have been collected by us from… | ||
| scan0330 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning the location of wooden sill jigs and an enquiry about fittings for a golf club carrier. | ||
| View original record | 1021 28th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.6/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park, Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, As you know, we have collected the wooden jigs for E.V. and… | ||
| scan0331 | Letter to supplier G. Beaton & Son Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory experiments with self-lubricating bronze hinges and ordering replacement hinge pins. | ||
| View original record | 1071 28th February, 1941. Rm/EAG. 3/RH. Your ref: SCS/WAG. Messrs. G. Beaton & Son Ltd., Beatonson House, Victoria Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 26th… | ||
| scan0332 | Letter concerning the poor storage, condition, and mislaid tools and patterns for B.V. bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 28th February, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. Messrs. Motor Body Panels Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, This confirms our visit to your works on February 22nd. when the question of the storage of tools for B.V.… | ||
| scan0333 | Letter regarding the unsatisfactory condition and storage of tools to avoid delays in production. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm/EAG.5/ML.28.2.41. We wish to emphasize that from our point of view, the general condition and storage of these tools is very unsatisfactory, and we feel that you should deal with the… | ||
| scan0334 | Letter to Empire Rubber Company regarding an omitted order for rubber door seals and a sponge rubber sample. | ||
| View original record | 1021 1st March, 1941. Rm/EAC.2/RH. Messrs. Empire Rubber Company Ltd., Dunstable, Beds. Dear Sirs, Through an oversight, we have omitted to send you our official order for the experimental length of… | ||
| scan0335 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. regarding the supply of a sliding roof, discussing materials, rust proofing, and welding. | ||
| View original record | 1021 1st March, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Your ref: WEC/EO. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 147-163, Bishop Street, BIRMINGHAM. 5. For the Attention of Mr. W.E. Clements. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0336 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. regarding the poor quality of impregnated felt for sliding roofs and suggesting a better alternative. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 1st March, 1941. Rm/EAC.5/RH. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 147-163, Bishop Street, BIRMINGHAM, 5. Attention of Mr. Taylor. Dear Sirs, We have received a letter from your Mr. Clements with… | ||
| scan0337 | Letter to Lucas Ltd. concerning a modified windscreen wiper layout and requesting a sample rubber grommet. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/HAG.5/ST. 3rd March, 1941. Messrs. LUCAS Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19. Attention Mr. Balton. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith a further print showing a modified layout of the… | ||
| scan0338 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. providing feedback on body moulding design, highlighting issues with doors and pillars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 4th March, 1941. Rm/SAG.1/ET. C.L. BREEDEN Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter and drawings of March 3rd… | ||
| scan0339 | Letter to Wilmot Breede, Ltd. outlining issues with body moulding and pillar design. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Copy to Mr. Spicer & to Rm. 4th March, 1941. Rm/SAG.1/LT. A.E. SYE, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breede, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter and… | ||
| scan0340 | Unsuitable concealed hinge blueprint received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET.5.3.41. CONCEALED HINGES. In connection with the above, we have received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden a blue print of a suggested hinge. This, we find, would be… | ||
| scan0341 | Cause and recommendations for fixing leaking sunshine roofs. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/RH.20.2.41. 1021 REPORT ON LEAKING SUNSHINE ROOFS We find that the chief cause for the roof's leaking is that the water outlet holes at the front of the roof are small,… | ||
| scan0342 | Copy invoice from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a full-size outline drawing. | ||
| View original record | KEEP FOR WARD'S VISIT NEXT WEEK 1021 Rm. G/WFH/CA.40/BB.20.2.41. We have just received a copy invoice from Park Ward & Co.Ltd., dated the 2nd October, 1940 on which we are charged £10/3/6d nett for… | ||
| scan0343 | Unsuitability of a suggested concealed hinge from supplier Wilmot Breeden. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET.5.3.41. CONCEALED HINGES. In connection with the above, we have received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden a blue print of a suggested hinge. This, we find, would be… | ||
| scan0344 | Letter to a supplier discussing design issues with body moulding, doors, and hinges. | ||
| View original record | Rm/BAG.1/ET. 4th March, 1941. A.E. SMYE, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter and drawings of March 3rd, and note your… | ||
| scan0345 | Outlining the agreement for half-yearly lump sum payments for work done by Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | 1021 G/WFH. from Rm. Rm.8/ML.3.3.41. With reference to your Memo. C/WFH/CA.40/BB.20.2.41., it has now been agreed that the work done by Park Ward's for Rolls Royce will be dealt with half yearly as a… | ||
| scan0346 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. requesting the address of Mr. Piper, the maker of the Piper Rear Blind. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/ST. 8th March, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. PARK WARD Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Will you please let me have the address of Mr. Piper, the maker of… | ||
| scan0347 | Cover memo distributing notes from a meeting regarding future coachwork. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm). 1021 Hn.2/CP8.3.41. FUTURE COACHWORK. Attached please find copy of my notes made during last Tuesday's Meeting, together with a copy of a letter I have sent to Mr. Ward. You will observe… | ||
| scan0348 | Meeting notes discussing the future quantity-produced coachwork for various car models. | ||
| View original record | Hn/ES.6.3.41. FUTURE COACHWORK. Notes on Rm/EAG1/RH14.2.41, being a Report on Quantity Produced coachwork discussed at W. on Tuesday, 4th March, 1941, at Meeting of: Sg. Hs. Mr. Ward. Rm. EAG. Hn.… | ||
| scan0349 | Letter to Mr. Ward of Park Ward & Co. regarding the priority of future coachwork drawings for various car models. | ||
| View original record | Hn.1/CP. 8th March 1941. Dear Mr. Ward - FUTURE COACHWORK. I confirm having handed to you yesterday a copy of the notes I made during Tuesday's Meeting at our Works. I have sent a copy to Mr.… | ||
| scan0350 | Covering memo for a letter from Motor Panels regarding tool storage for B.V bodies and the subsequent reply. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET.10.3.41. Herewith copy of a letter received from Motor Panels, dealing with tool storage for B.V bodies, together with a copy of our reply. Rm. | ||
| scan0351 | Letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding the storage and preparation of Bentley 3.B.V Saloon press tools. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. ASS/JD. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. 6th March, 1941. For the attention of Mr. E.A. Green. Dear Sirs, Re:- BENTLEY 3.B.V… | ||
| scan0352 | Letter to Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding the anti-corrosion treatment and storage of dies. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.2/LT. Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd., Holbrook Lane, C O V E N T R Y, Warwickshire. 10th March, 1941. Attention of Mr. Smith. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 6th March and note that… | ||
| scan0353 | Letter to Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding the treatment and storage of dies to prevent corrosion. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Bm/SAG.2/BT. 10th March, 1941. Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd., Holbrook Lane, C O V E N T R Y, Warwickshire. Attention of Mr. Smith. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 6th March and note… | ||
| scan0354 | Letter to Park Ward, Ltd. regarding the supply of steel for two bodies and chassis frames. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.1/BT. 10th March, 1941. C.W.WARD Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, We are sending you tomorrow sufficient steel to make two bodies and… | ||
| scan0355 | The storage, corrosion protection of body dies, and leaving cast-iron pieces in Coventry. | ||
| View original record | Sg. and Hs. from Rm. 1021 Rm.13/ML.11.3.41. You will see from the attached correspondence that Motor Panels are now sitting upand taking notice of our complaints with regard to the manner in which the… | ||
| scan0356 | Letter from Motor Panels Ltd. regarding the storage and maintenance of Bentley 3.B.V. Saloon press tools. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM MOTOR PANELS LTD., COVENTRY. 6.3.41. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, re:- BENTLEY 3.B.V. Saloon Press Tools. We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 28th.… | ||
| scan0357 | Reply letter to Motor Panels Ltd. regarding the treatment and storage of dies to prevent corrosion. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF OUR REPLY LETTER TO MOTOR PANELS LTD., 10.3.41. Motor Panels Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 6th. March and note that you will supply the information asked for by us… | ||
| scan0358 | Dispatch note detailing sheet metal sent to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. for the construction of a Myth body. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/Wym. Copy to Rm/SAG. Ev. Ev/JD. 1021 Rm/Wym.3/S/.11.3.41. We have today despatched per our own lorry to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., sheet metal as follows:- 14 Sheets 72 x 48 x .036" 18 "… | ||
| scan0359 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming an arrangement for body parts and one chassis frame for the 'Myth'. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A F SIDGREAVES C W WARD R W HARVEY-BAILEY C FALCONER F C HONEYMAN W S PACE TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON PARK WARD & CO. LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD… | ||
| scan0360 | Letter to G. Beaton & Son Ltd. requesting missing washers and nuts for a previously delivered order of hinges and hinge pins. | ||
| View original record | 1021 12th March, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/ET. Messrs. G. BEATON & Son Ltd., Beatonson House, Victoria Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the hinges and hinge pins fitted with grease… | ||
| scan0361 | Letter to supplier Joseph Lucas Ltd. clarifying an order for rubber grommets, not windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.6/ET. 12th March, 1941. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention of Mr. Bolton. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of this afternoon and… | ||
| scan0362 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding sending blueprints of a dash assembly. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.13/LT. 13th March, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, we are sending you herewith blue prints of dash assembly HB.13006, 4 Sheets, 2 prints… | ||
| scan0363 | Letter to Empire Rubber Company providing feedback on a sample of door seal. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/SAC.9/ET. 13th March, 1941. EMPIRE RUBBER COMPANY, D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Dear Sirs, We have now received the 17 yards of door seal to our drawing No.RB.18003, for which we thank you. Below… | ||
| scan0364 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. regarding a letter from Motor Panels, D.V hinges, and a golf club carrier. | ||
| View original record | Ra/S:G.12/ET. 13th March, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, As requested in your letter of 11th March, I am sending you herewith a… | ||
| scan0365 | Letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding the storage and removal of Bentley 3.R.V Saloon Press Tools. | ||
| View original record | COPY. MOTOR PANELS (Coventry) Ltd. Holbrook Lane, 'COVENTRY. ASS/JM. 6th March 1941. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr. H.A.Green. Re:- Bentley 3.R.V Saloon Press Tools.… | ||
| scan0366 | Order for one 'Everall' type lock for a driver's door from Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.11/ET.13.3.41. Will you please order from Messrs. Park Ward one "Everall" type lock for driver's door. O/N. 753. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0367 | Request to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. for one 'Everall' type lock for a driver's door. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ST. 13th March, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road -- Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us as soon as possible with one "Everall" type lock for… | ||
| scan0368 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. confirming an agreement to produce one chassis initially, despite two sets of materials being supplied. | ||
| View original record | 1021 13th March, 1941. Rm.7/ST. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Ward, Thank you for your letter of 11th March. We have agreed that you… | ||
| scan0369 | Issue of doors flying open on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/EAG. from Rm. Copy to Rm/Wym. 1021 Rm.1/ET.13.3.41. DOORS FLYING OPEN - EXPERIMENTAL CARS. There have been a number of cases lately of doors flying open on experimental cars. We believe the… | ||
| scan0370 | Letter to a supplier detailing a problem with a door lock mechanism causing damage. | ||
| View original record | 1021 13th March, 1941. Rm/EAG.14/ET. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, I have this morning come up against a problem… | ||
| scan0371 | Letter to the Empire Rubber Company regarding cold chamber tests on sponge rubber door sealing strips and the cost of new dies. | ||
| View original record | Rm/BAG.1/ET. THE EMPIRE RUBBER COMPANY, DUNSTABLE, Beds. Dear Sirs, SPONGE RUBBER DOOR SEALING STRIPS WITH SYNTHETIC SKIN We have carried out tests in our Cold Chamber with the sample of rubber strip… | ||
| scan0372 | Request to pass a confirming order to The Lace Webb Spring Company for one pair of tubular seats. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/AT.14.3.41. Will you please pass confirming order to The Lace Webb Spring Company, SANDIACRE, Notts. to make one pair of tubular seats to Blue Print No. 18007/8.… | ||
| scan0373 | Letter requesting a drawing for an electrically operated rear blind. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ET. 15th March, 1941. Piper Electric Blind Operator Ltd., Beaver Lane - Hammersmith, L O N D O N W. 6. Dear Sirs, Would you kindly let us have a drawing of your electrically operated… | ||
| scan0374 | Modifications to sliding roofs to improve draught exclusion and reduce wind noise. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.9/ET.17.3.41. SLIDING ROOFS. ---------------- 9.B is now fitted with the draught excluding device mentioned in our report Rm/EAG.9/ET.22.1.41. Rm/Wym. reports that he… | ||
| scan0375 | Cause of doors flying open on experimental cars and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/Wym. Rm/EAG.7/ET.17.3.41. DOORS FLYING OPEN - EXPERIMENTAL CARS. Regarding the trouble experienced on experimental cars through doors flying open, one of the causes… | ||
| scan0376 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. discussing the design of a side vent adjuster and a front door window regulator. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/SAC A/ST. 18th March, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Thank you for your letter of March 17th,… | ||
| scan0377 | Fault causing doors to fly open on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Rm/Wym. 1026 Rm/EAG.7/ET.17.3.41. DOORS FLYING OPEN - EXPERIMENTAL CARS. Regarding the trouble experienced on experimental cars through doors flying open, one of the causes… | ||
| scan0378 | Average production bonus for workers at the Clan foundry. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/CP. 102/ Rm/CP.1/LH.17.3.41. Clan foundry Average Bonus. Week-Ending 15.3.41. 55 men woeking on production bonus on both sub and sub assembly lines at an average bonus of 133%.… | ||
| scan0379 | Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding incorrect material samples and providing a blueprint for the required item. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/LT. 19th March, 1941. W.E. SHILTON Esq., Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith, STOCKPORT. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the samples of Ferodo Bonrest material received this morning. This,… | ||
| scan0380 | Letter to Messrs. Small & Parks Ltd. requesting samples of bonnet tape. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Bm/EAG.2/ST. 19th March, 1941. Messrs. Small & Parks Ltd., Haudan Vale Works, MANCHESTER. Dear Sirs, We understand that you are manufacturers of bonnet tape similar to the section shown on the… | ||
| scan0381 | Letter to Empire Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an experimental order for sponge rubber door seals with a live rubber skin. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET. 19th March, 1941. Messrs. Empire Rubber Co. Ltd., D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Dear Sirs, SPONGE RUBBER DOOR SEAL WITH LIVE RUBBER SKIN ------------------------- Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0382 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. discussing tacking strips and sound deadening materials. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.4/ET. 19th March, 1941. The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd., Cowley, O X F O R D. Attention Mr. Maton. Dear Mr. Maton, You will probably remember that, during your last visit here, we discussed… | ||
| scan0383 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the cost and suitability of oxydised finishes for interior fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 19th March, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr Spicer, Regarding our conversation this afternoon with… | ||
| scan0384 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a luggage carrier, press tools, and hinges. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/SAG.5/ET. 20th March, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Thank you for your letter of March 18th and also photographs of… | ||
| scan0385 | Letter to The Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. regarding blue prints for a modified windscreen regulator and a discussion on finish options. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.1/ET. 20th March, 1941. The Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Excelsior Works - Oxford Street, BIRMINGHAM. 5. Dear Sirs, As arranged with your Mr. Bach a few days ago, we are sending you… | ||
| scan0386 | Letter to supplier A. Robertson & Sons regarding samples of rubber drain tubing and specifying required dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th March, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/ET. Messrs. A. ROBERTSON & Sons, Deykin Avenue - Witton, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the samples of rubber sections that you have sent us. We shall find… | ||
| scan0387 | Dispatch of a 'Worrall' type door lock for modification. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. from Bm/BAG. C. to D/BP. & Foy. 1021 Bm/BAG.4/E.27.3.41. Herewith "Worrall" type door lock, which please pack and send to Messrs. Walsall lock & Car Gear Co., Ltd., Neale Street, WALSALL.… | ||
| scan0388 | Letter to a supplier about changing bonnet tape specifications and requesting a new sample. | ||
| View original record | 1021 27th March, 1941. Rm/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. Small & Parkes Ltd., Hendham Vale Works, MANCHESTER, 9. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter and sample of 1 inch bonnet tape. Since writing you, we have… | ||
| scan0389 | Letter to Walsall Locks & Car Gear Co., Ltd. regarding a fault with an Everall lock on test cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/SAG.1/ET. 27th March, 1941. Messrs. Walsall Locks & Car Gear Co., Ltd., Neale Street, WALSALL. Attention of Mr. Cooper. Dear Sirs, As arranged with you over the telephone a few days ago, we… | ||
| scan0390 | Letter to Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. regarding blueprints for a proposed windscreen frame and hinge. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Attention of Mr. Bach. Rm/EAG.1/ET. 29th March, 1941. The Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Excelsior Works - Oxford Street, BIRMINGHAM 5. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith two blue prints, one… | ||
| scan0391 | Letter to S.J. Roberts in Coventry requesting a section of chrome-finished carpet retainer and inquiring about his welfare after the blitz. | ||
| View original record | 1021 30th March, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/ET. S.J. ROBERTS, Esq., 21, Warwick Road, COVENTRY. Dear Jeph, Have you a section of carpet retainer near to the dimensions shown on the enclosed blue print? We are… | ||
| scan0392 | Clarifying that a separate order for nuts and washers is not required. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.31.3.41. In answer to your query re the attached, it is not necessary to send a separate order, as we had expected the nuts and washers to be sent to us at… | ||
| scan0393 | Listing Ashby prints from Parcel No. 75 sent for storage. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Atkins (Strong Room) from Rm/SAG. Copy to Mtn. Rm/MH. Rm/SAG.10/ST.1.4.41. 1021 ASHBY PRINTS. ---------------- Please receive herewith Parcel No. 75, containing the following prints for storage… | ||
| scan0394 | Letter to Alfred Roberts & Sons, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a rubber tubing sample and indicating a future order. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ET. 1st April, 1941. Messrs. Alfred Roberts & Sons, Ltd., Deykin Avenue - Witton, BIRMINGHAM. 6. Your ref. ASR.MG. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of 29th March and thank you… | ||
| scan0395 | Letter to Mr. Spicer of Wilmot Breeden Ltd. confirming availability for a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 3rd April, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, With reference to your proposed visit here… | ||
| scan0396 | Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding a design change for bonnet rest material, reducing its width. | ||
| View original record | 1021 3rd April, 1941. Rm/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith, S T O C K P O R T. Attention of Mr. Shilton. Dear Sirs, Referring to our recent correspondence regarding bonnet rest, we… | ||
| scan0397 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. discussing provisional arrangements for an upcoming visit. | ||
| View original record | 1021 3rd April, 1941. Rm/BAG.4/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Regarding our visit to you, I have taken the matter up with Rm.,… | ||
| scan0398 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Co., Ltd. regarding samples of a sound deadener. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.10/ET. 3rd April, 1941. 1021 The Pressed Steel Co., Ltd., Cowley, O X F O R D. Attention Mr. Maton. Dear Mr. Maton, Many thanks for your letter of the 2nd instant enclosing the information… | ||
| scan0399 | Cover letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. enclosing a list of prints. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 7th April, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesdon, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, Herewith please find two copies each of the following prints:- RB.10008 - 2nd… | ||
| scan0400 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the supply of beaded bonnet rest and the requirement for priority numbers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 7th April, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/ET. Messrs. FERODO Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, S T O C K P O R T. Attention of Mr. W.E. Shilton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 5th April, with reference to… | ||
| scan0401 | Forwarding a report from Park Ward concerning faults on B.V bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1071 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.3.4.41. Herewith copy of a report received from Park Ward, dealing with faults on B.V bodies. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0402 | Issues and faults found with B.V. bodies, along with corresponding explanations or proposed actions. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CWW/GC 27th March, 1941. REPORT ON B.V BODIES. 1. Offside front seat is weakened where cut away from brake lever, this allows squab of seat to fall back causing more rake, and requires back… | ||
| scan0403 | Letter to Pianoforte Supplies Ltd. thanking them for a catalogue of rolled sections and awaiting a sample of carpet edging channeling. | ||
| View original record | Rm/BAG.6/ET 10th April, 1941. C.T. GRIPPS, Esq., Pianoforte Supplies Ltd., Simplex Works, ROADE, Northants. Dear Mr. Cripps, Thank you for the catalogue of rolled sections. This will be very useful to… | ||
| scan0404 | Letter to I.C.I. (Rexine) Ltd. regarding a sample of leather cloth and potential order quantities. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 10th April, 1941. John W. DALBY, Esq., I.C.I. (Rexine), Ltd., H Y D E, Cheshire. Dear Mr. Dalby, Thank you for your letter of the 4th instant, enclosing a sample of leather cloth. I… | ||
| scan0405 | Letter to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston requesting prints or particulars for standard folding arm rest fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 16th April, 1941. Em/EAG.1/ET. Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works - Baggot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4. Attention of Mr. Whitehouse. Dear Mr. Whitehouse, Could you let me have prints or… | ||
| scan0406 | Letter to a supplier regarding an official order for a windscreen and its components. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.S/ET. 11th April, 1941. Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Oxford Street, B I R M I N G H A M. 5. Attention of Mr. Bach. Dear Sirs, We have asked our Purchase Department to send you our… | ||
| scan0407 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd enclosing an invoice for Saloon Body 2-R-2. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C.FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PACE TELEPHONE : WILLESDEN 2595 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS : WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND… | ||
| scan0408 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding requested modifications to outside and interior handle designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- 1021 15th April, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Handles. Referring to the handle designs which you… | ||
| scan0409 | Letter concerning a handle design, pointing out the risk of knuckle injury with a square design. | ||
| View original record | --- PAGE 2 (VISIBLE TEXT) --- 1001 -2- handles, would it be possible for us to see one of them, as we think there is a possibility that with the square design there will be a tendency for the knuckles… | ||
| scan0410 | Authorising payment for repairing and painting the front wings of a Bentley 10.B.V. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/RH.16.4.41. 1021 Replying to your memo Roy/AES.2/MH.15.4.41, regarding the charge of £20.10.0. from Park Wards, for repairing and painting front wings of Bentley… | ||
| scan0411 | Modifications to sliding roofs to eliminate draughts and wind noise. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.8/ET.17.3.41. SLIDING ROOFS. -------- 9.B is now fitted with the draught excluding device mentioned in our report Rm/EAG.9/ET.22.1.41. Rm/Wym. reports that he considers… | ||
| scan0412 | Sketch showing the front of a roof drain channel for P.W. Bodies. | ||
| View original record | SKETCH SHOWING FRONT OF ROOF DRAIN CHANNEL P.W BODIES | ||
| scan0413 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding differing instrument positions in two B.V bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET. 17th April, 1941. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 2. Dear Mr. Ward, It has been pointed out to me that the instruments in two of the… | ||
| scan0414 | Letter to Pianoforte Supplies Ltd. inquiring about the production and cost of a serrated carpet edging section. | ||
| View original record | 1021 18th April, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/ST. C.T. CRIPPS, Esq., Pianoforte Supplies Ltd., Simplex Works, R O A D E, Northants. Dear Mr. Cripps, We have now received the two lengths of carpet edging channel you… | ||
| scan0415 | Letter addressing difficulties with spot welding equipment for the fabrication of all-steel bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm.1/ML. 20.4.41. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Wards Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, FABRICATION OF ALL-STEEL BODIES. Mr. Green tells me that you are in trouble because you… | ||
| scan0416 | Letter to Motor Panels Ltd. regarding the storage and preservation of press tools following a site visit. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. Rm/BAG.4/ST. 21st April, 1941. Messrs. Motor Panels Ltd., Holbrook Lane, C O V E N T R Y. Attention of Mr. Smith. Dear Sirs, Confirming our visit to your works and our interview with your… | ||
| scan0417 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the supply of sponge rubber for an experiment. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/HAG.4/ET. 22nd April, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd., D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Attention of Mr. Watson. Dear Sirs, Referring to the six 5-foot lengths of sponge rubber with live skin which… | ||
| scan0418 | Letter of inquiry to Triplex Safety Glass Ltd. regarding a new type of safety glass developed in America. | ||
| View original record | 1021 23rd April, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/ET. Jack FOLLETT, Esq., "Triplex" Safety Glass Ltd., Albermarle Street, Piccadilly, LONDON W. 1. Dear Mr. Follett, In "The Motor" of April 9th 1941, I have seen an… | ||
| scan0419 | Letter requesting that correspondence for different people be addressed to the Company to avoid a day's delay. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/BAG.4/ET. 24th April, 1941. C.W. WARD Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have received a packet of letters this morning, marked on the… | ||
| scan0420 | Inquiry to Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. regarding the delivery of sliding roof fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1Q21 Rm/EAG.8/BT. 24th April, 1941. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 48, Moor Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Dear Sirs, We should be obliged if you would let us know when we may expect delivery of the… | ||
| scan0421 | Outstanding chassis design work, covering radiator shutters, brake drums, axles, gearboxes, and instrument boards. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. c. Ev/JD. OUTSTANDING CHASSIS DESIGN WORK. Whilst it appears that we are likely to get more and more involved in tank work, Leylands are proposing to give us more Drawing Office… | ||
| scan0422 | Letter to a supplier discussing the high cost for a set of rolls for carpet edging and proposing an alternative manufacturing method. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. 25th April, 1941. C.T. CRIPPS, Esq., Pianoforte Supplies Ltd., Simplex Works, R O A D E, Northants. Dear Mr. Crips, Thank you for your letter of 21st April, with reference to Carpet… | ||
| scan0423 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding spot-welding machinery for the fabrication of all-steel bodies. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F.SIDGREAVES C.W.WARD R.W.HARVEY-BAILEY C.FALCONER F.C.HONEYMAN W.S.PAGE TELEPHONE - WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS - WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD… | ||
| scan0424 | Letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding a delay in moving heavy dies. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO Rm. from Rm/EAG. MOTOR PANELS. (COVENTRY) LIMITED. 1021 Holbrook Lane, Coventry. ASS/JM Rm/EAG.4/ET. 28th. April. 1941. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, We beg to acknowledge receipt… | ||
| scan0425 | Letter to Jackson's Millboard & Fibre Coy. requesting samples of millboard for luggage boots and door linings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 28th April, 1941. Rm/EAG.15/ST. Messrs. Jackson's Millboard & Fibre Coy., BOURNE END, Bucks. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us a range of samples of embossed and plain millboard, suitable for… | ||
| scan0426 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. about a four-week lead time to supply bent toughened glass for the back light of the Myth. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.14/ET. 28th April, 1941. 1021 C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have just heard from Mr. Follett, of "Triplex" Safety Glass… | ||
| scan0427 | Letter to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston concerning folding arm rests, rear blind rollers, and seat fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1201 Rm/EAC.2/ET. 30th April, 1941. Messrs. HALLAM SLEIGH & CHESTON, Widney Works - Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM. 4. Attention of Mr. A.D. Morris. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 28th April and… | ||
| scan0428 | Letter to A.W. Chapman Ltd. requesting prints of sliding seat fittings for tubular front seats. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.17/ET. 30th April, 1941. Messrs. A.W. CHAPMAN Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, L O N D O N S.W. 6. Dear Sirs, Please send us prints of your sliding seat fittings, suitable for use on… | ||
| scan0429 | Letter to A. Roberts & Sons Ltd. placing an order for drain tubing and inquiring about draught excluders for pedals. | ||
| View original record | 1021 30th April, 1941. Rm/BAG.3/LT. A. Roberts, Esq., Messrs. A. Roberts & Sons Ltd., Deykin Avenue, Witton, B I R M I N G H A M. Dear Mr. Roberts, I have asked our Purchase Department to send you an… | ||
| scan0430 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding faulty door locks and their subsequent modification. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.6/ET. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. 1st May, 1941. Dear Mr. Ward, We have had trouble through doors flying open when the car is on the road… | ||
| scan0431 | Letter to Walsall Locks & Car Gear Co. Ltd. regarding a fault with a reconstructed Everall Lock. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAC.9/ET. 1st May, 1941. Walsall Locks & Car Gear Co, Ltd., Neale Street, WALSALL. Attention of Mr. Cooper. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of April 23rd with reference to a reconstructed… | ||
| scan0432 | Improvement to the Everall Lock on the driver's door for model 3.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rn. From Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.10/LT.1.5.41. EVERALL LOCKS. The driver's door on 3.B.50 is now fitted with an improved type of Everall Lock, in which the fault of being able to hold the bolt back by… | ||
| scan0433 | Letter to Metal Mouldings Ltd. requesting a catalogue and samples of running board treads and other sections. | ||
| View original record | 1021 2nd May, 1941. Rm/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. Metal Mouldings Ltd., Park Royal Road, L O N D O N N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us your catalogue and samples of running board treads in stainless… | ||
| scan0434 | Letter to Jackson's Millboard & Fibre Co. to arrange a meeting at the Clan Foundry, Belper. | ||
| View original record | 1021 3rd May, 1941. Rm/EAG.6/ET. Jackson's Millboard & Fibre Co., BOURNE END, Bucks. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of May 1st, with reference to our enquiry of April 28th. We can meet your… | ||
| scan0435 | Letter to I.C.I. (Rexine) Ltd. approving samples of leather cloth and instructing to proceed with the work. | ||
| View original record | 1Q21 Rm/EAG.3/ET. 5th May, 1941. Messrs. I.C.I. (Rexine) Ltd., H Y D E. Cheshire. Attention of Mr. John Dalby. Dear Mr. Dalby, We have received the samples of leather cloth. These are a good job, and… | ||
| scan0436 | Letter to supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding samples for coloured knobs and a rear boot lock. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ST. 5th May, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Works, B I R M I N G H A M, 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, COLOURED KNOBS - We have now received the… | ||
| scan0437 | Letter to A.W. Chapman Ltd. requesting an additional sample seat fitting and comparative pre-war pricing. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5th May, 1941. Bm/EAG.4/ET. Messrs. A.W. CHAPMAN Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, LONDON S.W. 6. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 2nd May and also for the sample seat fittings… | ||
| scan0438 | Requesting the return of 5 handles and one escutcheon to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1Q21 To Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.6/ET.5.5.41. Will you please arrange for the package herewith, of 5 handles and one escutcheon, to be returned to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works -… | ||
| scan0439 | Letter to Messrs. G. BEATON & Sons, Ltd. chasing a delivery date for hinges. | ||
| View original record | 1Q21 5th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.8/ET. Messrs. G. BEATON & Sons, Ltd., Victoria Road - Willesden, L O N D O N N. W. 10. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us know when we may expect delivery of the hinges which… | ||
| scan0440 | Sending 5 handles and one escutcheon to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., being returned from loan. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Hd/FC. from Rm/Wym. Copy to D/BP. Rm/Wym.11/ET.6.5.41. We are today sending to Stores for despatch, one parcel containing 5 handles and one escutcheon, to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern… | ||
| scan0441 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward, Ltd. detailing issues with sliding seat fittings and proposing a solution. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. 8th May, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON. N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, You will undoubtedly remember that, a few months ago, we had… | ||
| scan0442 | Letter detailing an issue with insufficiently strong seat fittings and requesting replacement slides for two cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm/SAG.2/ET.8.5.41 - 2 - From what has happened on the two cars in question, it appears that this type of fitting is not strong enough to stand up to the job, and that it will be necessary to use only… | ||
| scan0443 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. regarding the rust-proofing process for delivered sliding roof fittings and brackets. | ||
| View original record | 1021 1201 1st May, 1941. Rm/EAG.11/LT. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 48, Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM, 4. For the attention of Mr. F.W. Taylor. Dear Sirs, With reference to the sliding roof fittings which… | ||
| scan0444 | Improvement to Everall Locks and advising Park Ward of the modification. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ET.1.5.41. EVERALL LOCKS. The driver's door on 3.B.50 is now fitted with an improved type of Everall Lock, in which the fault of being able to hold the bolt back by… | ||
| scan0445 | Settlement of an invoice from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Rm G/WFH/CA.5/EW. 17.5.41 We attach hereto invoice dated 8th April amounting to £962.7.6d together with their letter dated 15th April,. If you agree this bill may be paid, will you kindly give Roy the… | ||
| scan0446 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. regarding the design and cost of a rubber draught excluder. | ||
| View original record | 1021 20th May, 1941. Hm/EAG.6/RH. Your ref: NPT/IJ. The Empire Rubber Co., DUNSTABLE, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of May 19th and note that the rubber draught excluder to our… | ||
| scan0447 | Letter to a supplier regarding the design and production of a draught excluder rubber section. | ||
| View original record | 102) 20th May, 1941. -continued- Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. E. Turner Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street, Kings Cross, LONDON. N.1. For the attention of Mr.Alan Turner. Dear Mr. Turner, Mr. Cheetham… | ||
| scan0448 | The end of one letter, heavily obscured by bleed-through from a different letter written on the reverse side of the page. | ||
| View original record | MAIN TEXT (FRONT OF PAGE): -Continued- will call in and see you, but I thought it advisable to let you know how the matter stands and to let you have the new print to avoid wasting another week.… | ||
| scan0449 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. chasing up a sample rubber door seal and a previous enquiry. | ||
| View original record | (1021) 20th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. The Empire Rubber Co., DUNSTABLE. Beds. Dear Sirs, With reference to the sample rubber door seal, to our drawing RB.18003, in your letter of March 18th, you said… | ||
| scan0450 | Letter to a supplier regarding an order for various seat fittings and slides. | ||
| View original record | 1021 20th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Messrs. A.W. Chapman Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, LONDON. S.W.6. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of May 16th. We note that the longest slides and rail… | ||
| scan0451 | Return of various seat slide fittings to the supplier Messrs. A.W.Chapman. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.5/RH.20.5.41. Will you please arrange for the seat slide fittings herewith to be returned to Messrs. A.W.Chapman, Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, London S.W.6. The… | ||
| scan0452 | Order for seat fittings from A.W. Chapman Ltd. and the return of sample fittings. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.4/RH.20.5.41. Please order from Messrs. A.W. Chapman Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, London, S.W.6. :- 2 Seat sets of Mark 27 fittings, fitted with L.69… | ||
| scan0453 | Authorising the payment of a bill to Park Wards after deducting an advance. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm. Copy to G/WPH. 1021 Rm.12/ET.20.5.41. We agree to the attached bill for £962.7.6d. being paid. As Park Wards have already received £400 on account, the actual amount to be paid is… | ||
| scan0454 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding the manufacture of ventilating windows and dash modifications for the Myth model. | ||
| View original record | 1021 23rd May, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, With reference to the ventilating windows in the front doors of the… | ||
| scan0455 | Letter discussing the sourcing of suitable rexine and head lining for a job, with an enclosed sample. | ||
| View original record | -Continued- Regarding the trimming. Enclosed is a cutting of rexine which we have got for this job. As you will see, it is similar to 12.B.V. The nearest head lining I have been able to find, is… | ||
| scan0456 | Attached advice note from Neale's for laminated bends collected in Coventry. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/RH.23.5.41. 1021 Attached is an advice note from Neale's, New Buildings, Coventry, for Lamenated bends, collected by us on Wednesday last, the 21st inst. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0457 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. enclosing blueprints of M.40. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH. 24th May, 1941. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, We are enclosing herewith blue prints of M.40, 2 prints of each. RB.… | ||
| scan0458 | Cover letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. detailing enclosed M.40 blueprints. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH. 24th May, 1941. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, We are enclosing herewith blue prints of M.40, 2 prints of each. RB.… | ||
| scan0459 | Letter to supplier Connolly Brothers regarding the quality and colour matching of leather hides and rexine. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH F.A.Connolly Esq., Messrs. Connolly Brothers, Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S.W.19. Dear Mr. Connolly, Thank you for your letter of May 15th with reference to the hides which we… | ||
| scan0460 | Continuation of a typed letter discussing the effects of air raids in Coventry and Nuneaton during the war. | ||
| View original record | -Continued- particularly fortunate. The worse that has happened is that in the November raid, my son had his house in Coventry made uninhabitable and the contents soaked with water, and yesterday week… | ||
| scan0461 | The return of four hides to the supplier, Connolly Brothers, for correction or replacement. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/RH.24.5.41. Will you please arrange to have four hides which are in my office, properly packed and returned to Messrs. Connolly Brothers, Charlton Street, Euston… | ||
| scan0462 | Return of four hides from Connolly Brothers as they were not the correct shade. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/ARS. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.4/RH.24.5.41. We have now received the 4 hides which were on order from Messrs. Connolly Brothers, and find that they are not to the correct shade. They are being… | ||
| scan0463 | Internal memorandum confirming a satisfactory modification to a windscreen regulator by Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.6/RH.26.5.41. With reference to the windscreen regulator dealt with in the attached letter, we have now received the sample and find that the modification made by… | ||
| scan0464 | Requesting the return of a unique sample ventilator window fitting to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To: Hd/FC. from Rm/Wym. c. D/BP. Rm/Wym.5/RH.26.5.41. Will you please arrange for the sample ventilator window herewith to be packed and returned to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works,… | ||
| scan0465 | The return of four hides to the supplier, Connolly Bros (Curriers) Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To: Hd/FC. from Rm/Wym. c. D/BP. Rm/Wym.3/RH.26.5.41. We are today sending to stores for despatch to Messrs. Connolly Bros (Curriers) Ltd., Charlton Street, Euston Road, London. N.W.1. 1 parcel… | ||
| scan0466 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the failure of felt on stainless steel window channelling after a fortnight's use. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/Ri. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, As you know, we have had some of your stainless steel… | ||
| scan0467 | Letter to supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding specifications for window mechanisms, locks, and headlamp fixings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, As requested, we are returning the sample ventilating… | ||
| scan0468 | Letter discussing the drawings for an ornamental strip between the headlamp, radiator cowl, and wing. | ||
| View original record | 1501 -Continued- We have not yet made a drawing of what is required. You will probably remember from the model that there is an ornamental strip which runs from the headlamp down, covering the joint… | ||
| scan0469 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Company discussing samples and specifications for rubber door seals. | ||
| View original record | 11021 27th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.4/RH. The Empire Rubber Company, D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Dear Sirs, Since writing our letter of even date to you, we have received two lengths of door seal which you put… | ||
| scan0470 | Letter to a supplier regarding sample lengths for a new sponge rubber door seal. | ||
| View original record | 1021 27th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. -continued- The Empire Rubber Company, D U N S T A B L E, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of May 26th, with reference to sponge rubber door seal to our… | ||
| scan0471 | Carbon copy of a typed letter redirecting a query to the Purchasing Department. | ||
| View original record | -Continued- Referring to the first paragraph of your letter, your reply of May 23rd. was probably to our Purchasing Department, which is situated in another part of the town. Yours faithfully, for… | ||
| scan0472 | Letter to a supplier inquiring about receiving a sample of bonnet tape in a black finish before placing an order. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 28th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Small & Parkes Ltd., Hendam Vale Works, MANCHESTER.9. Dear Sirs, On March 31st you sent us a sample of your 3/4" Don 38 quality bonnet tape W.P. finish. We… | ||
| scan0473 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. requesting replacement seat slides for 'Ripple' and 'Ripplet' bodies. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/RH. 1021 29th May, 1941. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Referring to our letter of May 8th. with reference to seat slides on… | ||
| scan0474 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Company regarding experimental mounting rubbers and a door glass bumper. | ||
| View original record | 1021 29th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. The British Tyre & Rubber Company, BURTON-ON-TRENT. Attention Mr.Birbeck. Dear Sirs, Enclosed are prints number RB.10127 Body Mounting Upper, and RB.10128 Body… | ||
| scan0475 | Correspondence with Connolly Brothers regarding the grain and finish of 'Vaumol' hides. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH. 30th May, 1941. Your ref: FIC/MW. F. Connolly Esq., Messrs. Connolly Brothers (Curriers) Ltd., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S.W.19. Dear Mr. Connolly, Thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0476 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Company regarding a proposed bonnet hinge design and an enclosed blueprint. | ||
| View original record | 1021 30th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. The Pressed Steel Company, C O W L E Y, Oxford. Attention of Mr.Maton. Dear Mr. Maton, We are sending you herewith, a print showing a section of a proposed bonnet… | ||
| scan0477 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. listing prints and modifications being sent. | ||
| View original record | 1021 31st May, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Please receive herewith the following prints in duplicate :- RB.1112. RB.12139.… | ||
| scan0478 | Official order for a roll of blue cloth from Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. | ||
| View original record | FILE To EM/AES. from Rm/RG. Rm/RG.3/HM. 10.12.42. Please send an official order to Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. for the following :- 1 Roll of 50 yards Blue Cloth No. M-10001-R. at 4/5d. per yard plus… | ||
| scan0479 | Letter discussing the positioning of door striking plates, window regulators, and inside door handles. | ||
| View original record | 1021 28th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.Y3/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Attention Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We have now received the prints of the striking… | ||
| scan0480 | Letter discussing design specifications and adjustments for lock bolts, spare wheel lid locks, and handles. | ||
| View original record | -Continued- REF: VM/HSS KC/ol thick, so that it would be necessary to either deepen the escutcheon or alter the handle to give the necessary clearance so that there is sufficient room for the hands… | ||
| scan0481 | Letter to a supplier regarding modifications to windscreen regulators and correct dispatch procedures. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th May, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. Messrs. Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., Oxford Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr.Bach. Dear Sirs, 2 Windscreen Regulators, O/N.41162. We are returning to you under… | ||
| scan0482 | Requesting the return of a unique sample ventilator window to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH.26.5.41. Will you please arrange for the sample ventilator window herewith to be packed and returned to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden… | ||
| scan0483 | Confirming order for a piece of rubberised matting from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | FILE To EM/AES. from Rm/RG. Rm/RG.1/VS.7.12.42. Please send a confirming order to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., for one piece of Rubberised Matting 65"x42". Letter reference Rm/RG.5/GAB.19.10.42.… | ||