Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | List of jigs and tools for a Bentley 3.B.5 Saloon, part of a second consignment. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. 13th January 1941. BENTLEY 3.B.5. SALOON SECOND CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY ON 8.1.41. TOOL No. DESCRIPTION. E.722-3 One pair of Edging Jigs for Scuttle Dash.… | ||
| scan0002 | List of jigs for the Bentley 3 B.5 Saloon, detailing a collected consignment and jigs returned from Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. BENTLEY 3 B.5 SALOON FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY ON 3.1.41 TOOL NO. DESCRIPTION E. 722-87 Front Wing Centre Portion Front Hardwood Bump Tool. N/S & O/S.… | ||
| scan0003 | List of jigs for the Bentley 3.B.5. Saloon, detailing the third consignment collected by lorry. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. 15th January 1941. BENTLEY 3.B.5. SALOON THIRD CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY ON 13.1.41 TOOL NO. DESCRIPTION. E.722-59 Front Door Edge Back of Light Jigs. N/S &… | ||
| scan0004 | Cover letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Limited regarding the collection of Bentley 3.B.5. Jigs. | ||
| View original record | MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED DIRECTORS: W. LYONS A. S. SMITH A. WHITTAKER H. N. GILLITT HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TELEPHONE COVENTRY 88061/2/3/4 MOTOR CAR BODY STEEL PRESSINGS . AIRCRAFT PRESSINGS .… | ||
| scan0005 | Delivery note from Motor Panels (Coventry) Limited for a consignment of jigs for a Bentley B.3.5 Saloon. | ||
| View original record | DELIVERY NOTE No. A3750 MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TEL. COVENTRY 88061/2/3/4 To M/s. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. DATE 10/1/41. THE FOLLOWING GOODS HAVE TO-DAY BEEN FORWARDED… | ||
| scan0006 | List detailing the first consignment of jigs for a Bentley B.5 Saloon, and a separate list of returned jigs. | ||
| View original record | 9th. January 1941. BENTLEY 3 B.5 SALOON FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY ON 3.1.41. TOOL NO. DESCRIPTION. E.722-87. Front Wing Centre Portion Front Hardwood Bump Tool.… | ||
| scan0007 | Inventory list of various vehicle body parts. | ||
| View original record | 8-1-41 E.722- 61 heavy, re-curving ribs 2 bits 55 Big bits 2 pieces 152 plate ✓ 50 Rear door panel 2 bits 49 Front door interior 2 bits 204 2 bits large panel steel 142 front tunnel 283 Rear door str.… | ||
| scan0008 | Listing part numbers for a bonnet jig. | ||
| View original record | 13-1-41 ✓ E 722-88, 89, 90, 91 ✓ 60, NS. & O.S. 59, NS. & O.S. Bonnet Jig | ||
| scan0009 | Letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd. regarding an advice note and lists for Bentley Jigs. | ||
| View original record | MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED DIRECTORS: W. LYONS A. WHITTAKER A. S. SMITH H. N. GILLITT HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 88061/2/3/4 MOTOR CAR BODY STEEL PRESSINGS . AIRCRAFT PRESSINGS .… | ||
| scan0010 | Delivery note from Motor Panels (Coventry) Limited for consignments of jigs for a Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | DELIVERY NOTE No. A 3764 MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TEL. COVENTRY 88061/2/3/4 TO MESSRS. ROLLS, ROYCE, LTD, DERBY DATE 13TH JAN. 1941 THE FOLLOWING GOODS HAVE TO-DAY BEEN… | ||
| scan0011 | List of the third consignment of jigs for a Bentley 3.B.5. Saloon, collected on 13.1.41. | ||
| View original record | 13th. January 1941. BENTLEY 3.B.5. SALOON THIRD CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY ON 13.1.41. TOOL NO. DESCRIPTION. E.722-59. ✓ Front Door Edge Back of Light Jigs. N.S. & O.S.… | ||
| scan0012 | List of jigs for a Bentley 3.B.5 Saloon, part of a second consignment. | ||
| View original record | 13th. January 1941. BENTLEY 3.B.5. SALOON SECOND CONSIGNMENT OF JIGS COLLECTED BY MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LORRY CN 8.1.41. TOOL NO. DESCRIPTION. E.722-3. ✓ One Pair of Edging Jigs for Scuttle Dash.… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd regarding a works visit and an enclosed summary of jigs. | ||
| View original record | MOTOR PANELS (COVENTRY) LIMITED M P DIRECTORS: W. LYONS A. S. SMITH A. WHITTAKER H. N. GILLITT HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 88061/2/3/4 MOTOR CAR BODY STEEL PRESSINGS . AIRCRAFT… | ||
| scan0014 | List of edging jigs for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 18.11.40. DPB. PROPERTY OF MESSRS.ROLLS ROYCE LTD. EDGINGS JIGS. Handwritten note: These lists have been revised as per schedule. Bentley. 1. Dash Panel. E.722-83-85-186. " 1. Inside Dash Rim. Two… | ||
| scan0015 | Numbered list of jigs, frames, and parts related to Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Bentley. 14. Rear Interior Lid Rim. E.722-1921. " 15. Squab. E.722-213. " 16. Locating Jig. E.722-92. " 17. Wing Section Forming. Four Jigs. " 17. Wing Edging Two Jigs. E.722-276. N/S and O/S. "… | ||
| scan0016 | List of edgings jigs for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 18.11.40. DPB. PROPERTY OF MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LTD. EDGINGS JIGS. Bentley. 1. Dash Panel. E.722-83-85-186. " 1. Inside Dash Rim. Two Jigs. E.722-3. " 1. Dash Welding Jigs. E.722. 92. " 1. Dash Welding… | ||
| scan0017 | Numbered list of jigs and parts for a Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Bentley. 14. Rear Interior Lid Rim. E.722-1921. " 15. Squab. E.722-213. " 16. Locating Jig. E.722-92. " 17. Wing Section Forming. Four Jigs. " 17. Wing Edging Two Jigs. E.722-276. N/S and O/S. "… | ||
| scan0018 | List of edgings jigs for Bentley components with their corresponding part numbers. | ||
| View original record | 18.11.40. DPB. PROPERTY OF MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LTD. EDGINGS JIGS. Bentley. 1. Dash Panel. E.722-83-85-186. " 1. Inside Dash Rim. Two Jigs. E.722-3. " 1. Dash Welding Jigs. E.722. 92. " 1. Dash Welding… | ||
| scan0019 | List of jigs and tools for Bentley car components, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- Bentley. 14. Rear Interior Lid Rim. E.722-1921. " 15. Squab. E.722-213. " 16. Locating Jig. E.722-92. " 17. Wing Section Forming. Four Jigs. " 17. Wing Edging Two Jigs. E.722-276. N/S and O/S. "… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the design and appearance of experimental post-war lamps. | ||
| View original record | JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED TELEGRAMS & CABLES: "LUCAS, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONES: NORTHERN 5201 (12 LINES) MANAGING DIRECTORS' OFFICE HEAD OFFICES GREAT KING ST. BIRMINGHAM, 19 YOUR REF._________ OUR REF.… | ||
| scan0021 | The concluding page of a typed letter with a handwritten signature. | ||
| View original record | considered. Please let me know what you would like us to do as the next step. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, Oliver Lucas, | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a spare wheel cover and a potential meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/RH. 31st May, 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, Thank you for your letter of the 28th. with reference to spare… | ||
| scan0023 | Correspondence with The Empire Rubber Company regarding the development of a satisfactory rubber seal and weatherstrip. | ||
| View original record | 1021 2nd June, 1941. Rm/EAC.3/RH. Your ref: ELW/AMS. The Empire Rubber Company, Dunstable, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of May 31st. with reference to the sponge rubber with live… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter regarding issues with seat fittings for 'Ripple' and 'Ripplet' bodies and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 2nd June, 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, Thank you for your letter of May 30th. with reference to the… | ||
| scan0025 | Request sent to Carr Fasteners Co., Ltd. for a catalogue of fasteners for motor cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.3/RH. 3rd June, 1941. Messrs. Carr Fasteners Co., Ltd., Nottingham Road, Stapleford, Notts. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us your catalogue of fasteners which you manufacture for motor… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding accident repairs and wing modifications for Mr. Hives' car. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY CARS DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES C. W. WARD R. W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER W. E. HONEY W. S. PAGE… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing required adjustments to mouldings and handles based on a blueprint. | ||
| View original record | 1021 4th June, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Thank you for your blue print No.PD/EXP.6/6441. This,… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter discussing door moulding thickness, handle attachments, and a request for drawings of locks and regulators for Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 4. door, adjacent to line "Y" as shown on print RB.12004 and RB.12005, which you have. The first mentioned, was sent to you on March 19th. and RB.12005 was handed to you during your last visit. We… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter regarding seat fittings for a Mark III/6 and the upcoming repair of car 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 5th June, 1941. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.1. Dear Mr. Ward, Thank you for your letter of May 31st. I note that you have arranged… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter to Messrs. Neale's Ltd. regarding specifications for laminated bends from blueprint RB.18101 and requesting a quotation. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5th June, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Messrs. Neale's Ltd., New Buildings, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith blue print RB.18101 which is part of the side arms. Will you please make us 2 of… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to The Carr Fastener Co., Ltd. requesting samples of fasteners and enquiring about a wire trim clip. | ||
| View original record | 1021 6th June, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Your ref: LE/KG. The Carr Fastener Co., Ltd., Stapleford, Nottingham. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your catalogue received this morning and for your offer to let your… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. concerning the incorrect length of a rear blind roller barrel. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 6th June, 1941. Mr. Whitehouse, Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd., Widney Works, Baggot Street, BIRMINGHAM.4. Dear Mr. Whitehouse, Since speaking to you on the telephone this… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Company regarding the supply of body mountings and door glass bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 9th June, 1941. Your ref: CAS/JM. The British Tyre & Rubber Company, Oxford Works, BURTON-ON-TRENT. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 7th inst., together with blue prints… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter to a supplier, Messrs. A. Roberts & Son, regarding a blueprint for a door glass buffer needed for an experimental body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 9th June, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Messrs. A. Roberts & Son, Dakin Avenue, Witten, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Enclosed is a blue-print RB.12140 of a door glass buffer. We shall be glad to know if you have… | ||
| scan0035 | Enquiry to a rubber company about sourcing six rubber buffers from stock for an experimental body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 9th June, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. The Empire Rubber Company, D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Dear Sirs, Enclosed is a blue-print RB.12140 of a door glass buffer. We shall be glad to know if you have a buffer… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter of complaint to Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. regarding the cost and quality of sliding roof fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rmm/EAG.1/RH. 10th June, 1941. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr. Clements. Dear Mr. Clements, This confirms our telephone conversation of this morning with… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Company regarding the design and manufacturing of bonnet hinges. | ||
| View original record | 1021 10th June, 1941. RM/EAG.2/RH. W.C. Maton Esq., The Pressed Steel Company, C O W L E Y. Oxford. Dear Mr. Maton, Thank you for your letter of June 9th, with reference to bonnet hinges. I appreciate… | ||
| scan0038 | Return of a rear blind spring roller to a supplier for correction. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/JT. from Rm/EAG. c. c. G/WSH. 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH.12.6.41. Will you please note that the rear blind spring roller which has been recently supplied to us by Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, has… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter to Weathershields Limited regarding the cost and manufacturing of sample sliding roof fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1621 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 13th June, 1941. Your ref: WEC/EO. Messrs. Weathershields Limited, 147 - 163 Bishop Street, BIRMINGHAM. 5. Attention Mr.W.E.Clements. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. requesting the supply of rubber buffers and a weatherstrip for a saloon roof. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.18/SW. 16th June, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Dunstable, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of June 12th with reference to door glass buffer No.RB.12140. Will you please make a… | ||
| scan0041 | Order be placed with the Empire Rubber Co. for a mould and six door buffers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 FILE To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/SW.17.6.41. Will you please pass an order to the Empire Rubber Co., at Dunstable Beds., to make a single cavity mould and supply six door buffers to our… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. chasing the delivery of two sets of sliding seat fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1621 Rm/EAG.2/SW. 17th June, 1941. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, We have not yet received the two sets of sliding seats… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. listing prints sent in duplicate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.16/SW 17th June, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Please receive herewith the following prints in duplicate :- RB.10129 RB.10130… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding seat fittings and issues with cracking polish on a Bentley's interior woodwork. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.17/SW. 17th June, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C. Ward. Dear Mr. Ward, I wrote you yesterday saying that we had… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to A.W. Chapman, Ltd. regarding the suitability of a proposed seat sliding arrangement. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/SW. 17th June, 1941. A.W. Chapman, Ltd., Ranelagh Gardens, Hurlingham, LONDON S.W.6. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of June 12th, enclosing a drawing of a seat sliding… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter to a weaving company regarding issues with a draught excluder sample and providing new specifications for its velvet covering. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.11/SW. 18th June, 1941. Ernest Turner (Weaving) Ltd., D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr. Cheetham. Dear Sirs, Confirming our conversation at your Works yesterday with reference to the… | ||
| scan0047 | Correspondence with The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of rubber components. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.9/SW. 19th June, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd., Dunstable, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of June 18th, and note that you hope to have the mould for the glass buffers in… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to a supplier regarding adjustments for striking plates, a spare wheel locker lid, and a rear door regulator. | ||
| View original record | FILE 1021 Rm/EAG.16/SW. 19th June, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, With reference to the striking plates for… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding blueprints for RB.13007 and a request to delay piercing for trafficators. | ||
| View original record | FILE 1021. Rm/EAG.1/SW. 20th June, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Herewith blueprints of RB.13007 sheets 1, 2, 3 & 4, two copies of each.… | ||
| scan0050 | Instruction to Park Ward & Co. regarding modifications to wheel arch and rear seat squab panels. | ||
| View original record | 1021- Rm/EAG.7/SW. 20th June, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you please arrange to flatten the swages in the wheel arch panels -… | ||
| scan0051 | Telegram message arranging a meeting for the following day between twelve-thirty and one. | ||
| View original record | 5 p.m. S. Whyman 1021 FILED 22.6.41 WARD 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N.W. 10 HOPE TO SEE YOU AT YOUR WORKS TOMORROW BETWEEN TWELVE THIRTY AND ONE ROBOTHAM ROYCAR | ||
| scan0052 | Message arranging a meeting for the following day between twelve-thirty and one. | ||
| View original record | 1621 5 p.m. S. Whyman 22.6.41 RECEIVED WARD 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N.W. 10 HOPE TO SEE YOU AT YOUR WORKS TOMORROW BETWEEN TWELVE THIRTY AND ONE ROBOTHAM ROYCAR | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to supplier Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding an order for brass and wooden blind rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/HAG.7/SW. 23rd June, 1941. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4. Dear Mr. Whitehouse, Thank you for the Brass Blind Roller. This is now O.K. Also for your… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter to Pianoforte Supplies Ltd. inquiring about the progress of carpet edging samples. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.9/SW. 23rd June, 1941. C.T. Cripps, Esq., Managing Director, Pianoforte Supplies Ltd., Simplex Works, Roade, Northants. Dear Mr. Cripps, I am wondering what success you have had and how… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter to The Hairlook Company Ltd. regarding arm rest moulds and a missing sample of 'Seatex'. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 26th June, 1941. Rm.8/ET. The Hairlook Company Ltd., Magna Works, B E D F O R D. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of June 20th with reference to drawings of centre and side arm rests, we are… | ||
| scan0056 | Forwarding a letter that provides the rationale for creating a full-size layout of B.V. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET.26.6.41. Herewith copy of a letter to Mr. Ward, setting out the reasons why a full size layout of B.V. should be made. I think you will agree that this gives a… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. outlining the reasons for creating a full-size layout drawing for the B.V. body. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.13/SW. C. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, I understand from Rm. that you are of the opinion that it is unnecessary to make a full… | ||
| scan0058 | Recommending the creation of a new full-size layout for a sample car body. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/EAG.13/SW.26.6.41. (5) Should any of the wood jigs or models get broken or destroyed, you should have the necessary information in the form of a layout from which replacements can be… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter to a supplier confirming design details for various car components following a works visit. | ||
| View original record | 1021 26th June, 1941. Bm/EAG.9/ET. 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, This confirms the various points dealt… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter to a supplier confirming specifications for various car components after a works visit. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Em/BAG.9/ET. 26th June, 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, This confirms the various points dealt… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Co., Ltd. regarding the manufacturing process for a proposed Buffer Support part. | ||
| View original record | 1021 c. Rm. Ev. Rm/RG.1/RH. 30th June, 1941. Your ref: WCM/VT/254. The Pressed Steel Co., Ltd., Cowley, O X F O R D. Dear Mr. Maton, In the absence of Mr. E.A. Green, who is on holiday this week, I… | ||
| scan0062 | Despatch request for headlamps and Windtone horns to be sent to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. for fitment to Chassis 4.B.50. | ||
| View original record | To: Hd/FC. from Rm/Wym. c. D/BP. 1021 Rm/Wym.5/RH.2.7.41. Please despatch per passenger train to : Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. 1 pair of car head lamps and 1… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding the dispatch of headlamps for a 4.B.50 chassis and a replacement pair of Windtone horns. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/Wym.6/RH. 2nd July, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, As per your verbal request on the telephone this morning, we are today despatching… | ||
| scan0064 | Confirming a telephone conversation and sending a print of Trafficator Arrangement RB.1005. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/RG. 1021 Rm/RG.2/RH.2.7.41. Confirming our telephone conversation this afternoon, herewith please find a print of Trafficator Arrangement RB.1005. Rm/RG. | ||
| scan0065 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. requesting clarification on the specifications required for an order of hard wood. | ||
| View original record | 1021 3rd July, 1941. Rm/Wym.3/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sir, With reference to your CWW/VE/GM, we would like to know the precise… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter to a supplier requesting a delivery update for shaped K.B. boards for front seat backs. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 5th July, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Jackson, Millboard & Fibre Ltd., BOURNE END, Bucks. Attention of Mr.R.H.Dancer. Dear Sirs, Regarding the front seat backs for which you are shaping some K.B.… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding an enquiry for new windscreen glass for chassis No. B.69-HJ. | ||
| View original record | 1021 7th July, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. Your ref: AT/WH. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 4th instant, with reference to new… | ||
| scan0068 | Internal request to order sealing strips of various lengths from Silent Channel Co. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.4/RH.7.7.41. Will you please order from Silent Channel Co., Huntingdon, Sealing Strip with stainless steel edge No.AM.25D. quantities as follows :- 2 lengths 90"… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to a supplier discussing the quality and use of blind roller brackets for a sample job. | ||
| View original record | 1021 7th July, 1941. Rm/EAG.6/RH. Your ref: ADM/KMC. Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd., Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM. 4. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of June 26th, with reference… | ||
| scan0070 | The return of 9 sample windscreen regulators to a supplier. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. c. G/WFH/CA. Rm/EAG.2/RH.7.7.41. 1021 Herewith 9 sample windscreen regulators. Will you please arrange for these to be packed and returned to Messrs. Perfecta Motor Equipment… | ||
| scan0071 | Clarifying that sample 'windscreen regulators' were incorrectly referred to as 'windscreen wipers'. | ||
| View original record | To: G/WFH/CA. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/RH.7.7.41. Replying to your memo G/WFH/CA.50/EW. with reference to sample windscreen regulators from Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd., we are arranging for these… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to a supplier regarding the specifications for material to be used in a seat back. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH. 8th July, 1941. Your ref: RD/GO. Messrs. Jackson, Millboard & Fibre Co., Ltd., BOURNE END, Bucks. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 1st instant. With reference to shaping… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd. enclosing the blueprint for a luggage boot striking plate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.9/SW. 10th July, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, Enclosed please find blueprint of luggage boot… | ||
| scan0074 | Inquiry into the feasibility of using 'Perspex' instead of glass for car windows to reduce weight. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/HAG.7/SW. 10th July, 1941. J.W. Follett, Esq., 1, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, LONDON W.1. Dear Mr. Follett, We are investigating the possibility of lightening the body work on one of our… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to F.I. Connolly asking for advice on the use of thin hides for light body work. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.S/SW. 10th July, 1941. F.I. Connolly, Esq., Wardle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON S.W.19. Dear Mr. Connolly, We are going into the question of light body work for one of our models, and I should… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to Alan Turner Ltd. regarding the supply of headlining, carpet, and other materials for a sample vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 12th July, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Alan Turner Esq., Messrs. E. Turner Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street, Kings Cross, LONDON. N.1. Dear Mr. Turner, We should like you to supply us with 6 yards… | ||
| scan0077 | Concluding page of a typed letter mentioning an enclosure. | ||
| View original record | and that we shall have it in the near future. Yours sincerely, Enclos. | ||
| scan0078 | Request for a quotation and delivery dates for woodworking machinery. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/JH. 14th. July, 1941. Robinsons Woodwork Machinery Manufacturers. Rochdale. Yorks. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have your quotation and best delivery dates for the following… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to Messrs. Wadkins Ltd. confirming details of a telephone conversation regarding an order for a band sawing and planing machine. | ||
| View original record | 107 Rm/EAG.5/JH. 14th. July, 1941. Messrs. Wadkins Ltd., Green Lane Works, LEICESTER. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of even date and thanking you for your letter reference GRW/TNS.… | ||
| scan0080 | Request for a quotation and delivery dates for various workshop machines. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/JH. 14th. July, 1941. Messrs. Sagers Ltd., Halifax. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have your quotation and best delivery dates for the following machines :- 1 30" electrically driven… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to Mr. Connolly regarding the unsuitability of thin hides for car squabs and cushions. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.6/JH. 14th. July, 1941. Fred Connolly Esq., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON.S.W.19. Dear Mr. Connolly, Thank you very much for your letter with reference to thin Hides for cars which is… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter to Alan Turner confirming an order for carpet and head lining, also noting that coupons will be required. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.10/SW. 1021 17th July, 1941. Alan Turner, Esq., Messrs. Ernest Turner, Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street, Kings Cross, LONDON N.1. Dear Mr. Turner, Thank you for your letter of July 14th… | ||
| scan0083 | Enquiry to a supplier for a catalogue of screws, bolts, and nuts, and information on specific screws and washers. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.7/SW. 17th July, 1941. Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds, Ltd., Heath Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with your catalogue of screws, bolts, nuts etc., which are used in the… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter discussing the suitability of Perspex for car windows and enquiring about a thin glass alternative used for aircraft. | ||
| View original record | 1081 Rm/EAG.1/SW. 18th July, 1941. J.W. Follett, Esq., 1, Albermarle Street, Piccadilly, LONDON W.1. Dear Mr. Follett, Thank you for your letter of July 16th, with reference to "Perspex" for body… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding specifications for door glass buffers and door seals. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/JH. 19th. July, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co.Ltd., Dunstable, Beds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the 6 door glass buffers to our drawing RB.12140 which are now to hand. These we think will… | ||
| scan0086 | Follow-up letter regarding a sample of carpet retaining channel and arranging an interview concerning fastenings for aircraft carriers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.8/JH. 19th. July, 1941. C.T.Cripps Esq., Pianoforte Supplies Ltd., Simplex Works, ROADE, Northants. Dear Mr. Cripps, With reference to the carpet retaining channel with serrated top… | ||
| scan0087 | Inquiry to Car Fastener Co. Ltd. regarding a suitable fastener for a sliding car roof. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.6/JH. 21st. July, 1941. Car Fastener Co. Ltd., Stapleford, NOTTINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We are wanting a suitable fastener for attaching a cloth covered mill-board panel to a sliding roof of a… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. regarding the passenger door locking handle and a potential window regulator fouling issue. | ||
| View original record | 1071. Rm/EAG.3/SW. 21st July, 1941. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming our telephone conversation of this… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter regarding Castrol XL oil and an inquiry about finding a manufacturer for a wire clip for door lining boards. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.4/JH. 22nd. July, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Emms. Dear Sirs, Thanks you for your letter of July 16th. with… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding duplicate prints and a mock-up for a sliding roof and front wing modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1091 23rd July, 1941. Rm/RG.1/RH. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Attention Mr. C.W.Ward. Dear Sirs, We are enclosing herewith duplicate prints of RB.15001 -… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. sending a blueprint for body mouldings and specifying glass channel dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 1024 23rd July, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, As arranged, we are sending you herewith Blue… | ||
| scan0092 | Providing remarks on various car body development items, including air conditioning, a lightened body, and work by Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/RH.24.7.41. 1621 404 Regarding the attached memo from Hn. to Sg., I append my remarks on some of the items. 1. Air Conditioning. This is a matter which you have… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to Messrs. Neale's regarding a dimensioned print for walnut bends for a sliding roof. | ||
| View original record | 1621 Rm/HAG.3/RH. 25th July, 1941. Messrs. Neale's, New Buildings, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, With reference to the two walnut bends for sliding roof opening and an undimensioned print which we handed to… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. enclosing several prints. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 26th July, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Please receive herewith the following prints in duplicate. RB.12003/4… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter to a supplier clarifying a requirement for a specific non-self-tapping screw. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/RH. 30th July, 1941. Your ref: HVB/AMA. Messrs. Guest, Keen & Nettlefords Ltd., Box.24, Heath Street, BIRMINGHAM. 18. Dear Sirs, We thank you for samples and list of self-tapping screws… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding the status of tools at Motor Panels, Coventry, and requesting new jigs and a door handle. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 30th July, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Since seeing you in London, I have called on Motor Panels,… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to The Carr Fastener Co. regarding issues with sample Trimount Fasteners. | ||
| View original record | 1081 Rm/EAG.1/RH. 30th July, 1941. The Carr Fastener Co., Nottingham Road, Stapleford, NOTTINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of July 23rd, together with samples of your Trimount… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. regarding a rubber finisher for a luggage boot lid, referencing blueprint No.RB.16125. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm/EAG.5/SW. 31st July, 1941. The Empire Rubber, Co., Dunstable, BEDS. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith a blueprint No.RB.16125 showing a section of rubber which we propose using as a… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter discussing the pros and cons of fitting sliding roofs on cars, also mentioning ventilation. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.4/SW. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, 31st July, 1941. Thank you for your letter of July 23rd, with reference to sun roofs and… | ||
| scan0100 | The pros and cons of different car window ventilation systems, including hinged, pivoted and glass louvres. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/EAG.4/SW.31.7.41. Americans have done quite a lot of work on this, although personally, I have had no experience and I do not know of anyone in this country making the necessary… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. requesting a supply of 12 yards of canvas. | ||
| View original record | 1027 Rm/EAG.5/SW. 1st August, 1941. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Enclosed is a small piece of canvas, I should be glad to know if… | ||
| scan0102 | Request for particulars of spring interiors fitted to the front cushions of Mr. Sidgreaves' car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/SW. 2nd August, 1941. Mr. Marshall, Lace Web Co., Sandiacre, Nr. Nottingham. Dear Mr. Marshall, We should be obliged if you would let us have particulars of the spring interiors which… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. concerning modifications to the front and rear seats of a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, You will undoubtedly remember that I told you that Sg. had… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of hydraulic master cylinder castings and delays with Myth brakes. | ||
| View original record | 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT 5th August, 1941. Rm/MHR.1/RH. Automotive Products Co., Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Attention of Mr.F.G.Parnell. Dear Sirs, We are to-day… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd confirming paint colour, requesting paint for headlamps and radiator, and arranging collection. | ||
| View original record | Rm.3/MT. 1021 5th August, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W. 10. Dear Ward, Thank you for your letter. The colour is O.K. Please send us sufficient… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter discussing a corrected print for body mouldings and alterations to glass channels for rear window regulators. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/BAG.3/ET. 7th August, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We are sending you herewith a print of the body… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding missing spare parts from a carburetter delivery. | ||
| View original record | 1033 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 7th August, 1941. Rm/CTS.1/RH. The Zenith Carburetter Co., Honeypot Lane, S T A N M O R E. M'sex. Dear Sirs, We have today received two D.C.B.60 carbur-etters. We note… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter to Weathershields, Ltd. detailing faults with supplied sliding roof fittings and requesting a replacement set. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.6/ET. 8th August, 1941. Messrs. Weathershields, Ltd., Moor Street, B I R M I N G H A M. For the attention of Mr. Taylor. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation this morning, we… | ||
| scan0109 | Letter to a supplier regarding the completion of a second set of body fittings and additional parts. | ||
| View original record | 1021 8th August, 1941. Em/EAG.5/ET. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works - Camden Street, B I R M I N G H A M. For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding luggage compartment hinges, a front ventilating window, and Daimler glove box hinges. | ||
| View original record | (1621) 9th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1. Attention of Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We are sending you herewith, the luggage… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting an urgent order for an illuminated number plate. | ||
| View original record | See EAG. 1021 RL Rm/BAG.16/LT. 13th August, 1941. Messrs. Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM, 19. Attention of Mr. Bolton. Dear Mr. Bolton, Our Order Department will be sending you an… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter thanking W.A. Stanier for an interview to discuss ventilation and requesting photographs of ventilators. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/EAG.1/SW. 13th August, 1941. W.A. Stanier, Esq., C.M.E. & E.E., L.M. & S. Railway Co., London Road Offices, DERBY. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter ref., K. T.13/10, giving address as… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. enclosing duplicate prints and noting superseded issues. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/SW. 13th August, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Please receive herewith the follow- ing prints in duplicate :- RB.16009 RB.16140… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden, Ltd. confirming arrangements for a window regulator, ventilating window, and luggage boot lock. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/SW. 15th August, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Confirming the arrangements made during… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to W. A. Robotham regarding an item taken by a representative for Mr. Hives. | ||
| 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… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a quote for a lock for a rear wing door over a petrol filler. | ||
| View original record | 1021 18th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We are sending you herewith, a blue print of a… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter to the Pressed Steel Company enquiring about the suppliers of Trim Pad Clips for a Minx sunshine roof. | ||
| View original record | 1021 19th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.4/RH. W. Maton Esq., Pressed Steel Company, COWLEY, Oxford. Dear Mr. Maton, Could you please let me know the suppliers of Trim Pad Clips, asfitted to the Minx sunshine… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter to Messrs. Barber & Coleman Ltd. requesting a catalogue for shake-proof washers and details on specific screws. | ||
| View original record | 1021 19th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Barber & Coleman Ltd., Marsland Road, Brooklands, MANCHESTER. Dear Sirs, Your name has been given to us by Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., of Birmingham, as… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter chasing a supplier for an update on carpet edging channel and expressing frustration over delays. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/RH. 19th August, 1941. Your ref: FJR/KE. F.J. Robinson Esq., 49, Warwick Road, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Robinson, Thank you for your letter of August 9th, with reference to carpet edging… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter to Messrs. Warne, Wright & Rowland, Ltd. requesting a catalogue for 'clench on' nuts and specific screws. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET. 20th August, 1941. Messrs. WARNE, WRIGHT & ROWLAND, Ltd., Keeley Street - Watering Lane, BIRMINGHAM, 9. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us your catalogue of "clench on" nuts. We are… | ||
| scan0121 | Comparing different types of ventilation systems, including those used on railway coaches. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Rs/EAG. 1021 Rs/EAG.6/ET.20.2.41. V E N T I L A T I O N. Regarding ventilating systems used on railway coaches, we have contacted the Chief of the L.M. & S. Coach Drawing Office, and… | ||
| scan0122 | Air conditioning plant design and its unsuitability for private cars due to weight and expense. | ||
| View original record | Rm/HAG.6/WT.20.8.41 - 2 - with the line of travel and, to prevent blowing in, they would have to be almost closed. With our type, the opening is approximately 90° to line of travel, and is not so much… | ||
| scan0123 | Heat issue in the rear seat, requesting updated dimensions on drawings to prevent recurrence. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Ev. & Rm/EAG. from Rm. Rm.19/BT.21.8.41. HEAT IN REAR SEAT - B.V. With reference to the attached report from Rm/Wym., will you please make sure that the necessary dimensions are included on… | ||
| scan0124 | Complaint about heat in the rear seat of the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. Rm.18/ET.21.8.41. HEAT IN REAR SEAT - B.V. 1021. Here is a copy of a report by Whyman on the complaint regarding the heat in the rear seat of the Bentley V. On experimental cars,… | ||
| scan0125 | Cover note for meeting minutes, clarifying that statements on engine production are premature until an I.T.P. is issued. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 1021 To Sc. & Hs. From Rn. Sgd His file Rn.1/ST.21.8.41. Herewith is a copy of the Minutes of the meeting held in London with reference to the issue of an I.T.P. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. The Minutes… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter to W.A. Stanier of L.M. & S. Railway Co. thanking him for photographs of ventilators. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.9/SW. 1021 21st August, 1941. W.A. Stanier, Esq., C.M.E. & E.E. L.M. & S. Railway Co., London Road Office, DERBY. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter reference K. T.13/10., enclosing… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter to The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. requesting prints for their complete range of various nuts and nut retainers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/RG.3/SW. 21st August, 1941. The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd., Cowley, OXFORD. For the attention of Mr. W.C. Maton. Dear Sirs, We are endeavouring to formulate standards for Clinch-on Nuts and Cage… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming a meeting arrangement in Belper. | ||
| 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 (6LINES) TELEGRAMS · WARENPAR · WILLROAD · LONDON YOUR REF... CWW/GC OUR… | ||
| scan0129 | Requesting an order for 6 yards of head lining and 6 yards of carpet, mentioning the need for coupons. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.4/EF.24.8.41. 1021 We shall be wanting, within the next six weeks, a further 6 yards of head lining, the same as recently supplied by Messrs. E. Turner Ltd., Northdowne… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. regarding blueprints for a glazing strip and rubber seal for a Lucas illuminated number plate. | ||
| View original record | 1021 24th August, 1941. Rn/EAC:3/HT. The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd., D U N S T A B L E, Beds. Attention of Mr. Watson. Dear Sirs, As arranged during our visit to your Works recently, we are sending you… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter to Mr. Turnor requesting the reservation of carpet and head lining materials. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 24th August, 1941. Rm/EACS/ET. A. TURNOR, Esq., Northdowne House, Northdowne Street, King's Cross, LONDON. N. 1. Dear Mr. Turnor, We shall be wanting, in the near future, a further 6 yards each… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding blueprints for a golf club carrier and spare wheel clamp. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 24th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/ST. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Turner. Copy to Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, Herewith blue print No. MB.152,… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter to a supplier regarding an order for leather hides and discussing the finish required to match Rexine. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAC.2/ST. 24th August, 1941. F. CONOLLY, Esq., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S.W. 19. 1021, Dear Conolly, We are wanting a further four hides, to be in the same colour as those which you recently… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter to Messrs. F.T. Products requesting samples of spring trim fasteners and retainers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 25th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. F.T. Products, 77, New Road, GRAVESEND, Kent. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us samples of spring trim Fasteners and Retainers as supplied to Pressed… | ||
| scan0135 | Report on railway type ventilators and their suitability for car work. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. 1021 Rm.1/EP.2. 26.8.41. RAILWAY TYPE VENTILATORS. -------------------------- Herewith Green's report on railway ventilators. I do not think they are very suitable for car work. Would… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter to Weathershields Ltd. requesting a 'Petrol-Thief Guard spring'. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/Clm.2/RH. 27th August, 1941. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 48, Moor Street, B I R M I N G H A M. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us one of your Petrol-Thief Guard springs to suit a filler of 2… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Company confirming an order for two rubber seals for a Lucas number plate. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 29th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.8/RH. The Empire Rubber Company, D U N S T A B L E. Beds. Attention Mr.E.L.Watson. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of this afternoon, with reference to… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter to a supplier regarding the covering of a second 20-yard order of draught excluder. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.6/RH. 29th August, 1941. Messrs. Ernest Turner (Weaving) Ltd., Phoenix Mills, Sturart Street, D E R B Y. Attention of Mr. Cheetham. Dear Sirs, With reference to the second 20-yards of… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to A.E. Roberts & Sons regarding a blueprint for a rubber glazing strip. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 29th August, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. Messrs. A.E. Roberts & Sons, Daykin Avenue, Witten, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Enclosed please find Blue Print No.RB.15124, of rubber glazing strip. Will you please… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to a supplier discussing design modifications for bumper bars and steering wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1021A Rm.1/T. 31st August, 1941. C. BREEDON, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Breeden, Thank you for your letter of 29th August. I must admit that we… | ||
| scan0141 | Update on prototype development and awaiting supplies following a laboratory report. | ||
| View original record | [REDACTED] - We have read your laboratory report with great interest, and are awaiting the supplies. You will be pleased to hear that the body and chassis of the prototype are going along quite well.… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter to a supplier discussing modifications to bumper bars and steering wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1021 31st August, 1941. Ex.1/H/7. C. BREEDEN, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Breeden, Thank you for your letter of 29th August. I must admit that we… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter discussing a laboratory report and the progress on a prototype's body and chassis. | ||
| View original record | No.1/AF.31.8.41 - 2 - H.R.H.M. - We have read your laboratory report with great interest, and are awaiting the samples. You will be pleased to hear that the body and chassis of the prototype are going… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a supply alternative to Bluecol and delays to a drawing. | ||
| View original record | S. Smith & Sons (MA) Ltd. Telephone: Gladstone 3333 Telegraphic Address: Speedofac, Phone, London. 1021 Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. PRIVATE 2nd September, 1941 W.A.Robotham, Esq.,… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a scheme for a Spare Wheel Container. | ||
| View original record | 3rd September, 1941. 1021. Rm/EAG.7/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Attention of Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, We are sending you herewith a scheme for Spare… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter to a supplier requesting two sample pairs of a folding armrest fitting, referencing a blueprint. | ||
| View original record | 1021 4th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/RH. Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagon Street, BIRMINGHAM.4. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith, blue print of Folding Arm Rest fitting,… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to a supplier regarding samples of glazing rubber, selecting one and requesting a smoother finish. | ||
| View original record | 1021 A 1021 8th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. Messrs. Alfred Roberts & Son Ltd., Deykin Avenue, Witton, BIRMINGHAM.8. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the samples of glazing rubber. The one that we have… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding sample handle finishes and requesting a blueprint for a window regulator. | ||
| View original record | 1021 9th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.2/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Regarding the sample handles which you recently… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter to F.T. Products Ltd. requesting a supply of trim fasteners and retainers for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.3/RH. 9th September, 1941. 1021. F.T. Products Ltd., 77, New Road, GRAVESEND, Kent. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of September 3rd, also samples of trim fasteners and retainers. Will… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the return of folding arm rest fittings for correction. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy/JT. G/WFH. Rm/EAG.5/HH. 1021 9th September, 1941. Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM.4. Attention Mr. Morris. Dear Sirs, As arranged with you on the… | ||
| scan0151 | Private letter to C.W. Nichols regarding the finalisation of an instrument and facier board scheme. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE Rm.3/ET. C.W. NICHOLS, Esq., Cricklewood Works, LONDON N.W. 2. 1021 Dear Nichols, Thanks a lot for your letter of 2nd September. We are awaiting with interest Mr. Walton's final instrument… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to Messrs. Motor Panels regarding the storage and checking of tools for a B.V. body. | ||
| View original record | 1021 11th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.9/RH. Messrs. Motor Panels, Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We were very pleased to see during our visit to your works yesterday and to hear from your Mr. Smith… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. confirming a meeting for the following Monday morning. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.6/RH. 11th September, 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, This confirms my telephone conversation with your son… | ||
| scan0154 | Typed letter to Mr. F.J. Robinson discussing the current clutch design and a request to follow up on carpet edging. | ||
| View original record | 1021 11th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.11/RH. F.J. Robinson Esq., 49, Warwick Road, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Robinson, I have spoken to Mr. Robotham about the clutch which you mentioned to me yesterday and he… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to Messrs. Wadkin Limited regarding a quotation for a wood turning lathe. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5/RH. 11th September, 1941. 1021. Messrs. Wadkin Limited, Green Lane Works, LEICESTER. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of September 5th, together with quotation for wood turning lathe. We… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter to supplier Alfred Roberts & Sons Ltd. regarding the satisfactory quality of a rubber material supplied. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm/EAG.5/RH. 15th September, 1941. Your ref: ASR.MG. Messrs. Alfred Roberts & Sons Ltd., Deykin Avenue, Witton, BIRMINGHAM.6. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of September 11th with… | ||
| scan0157 | Providing drawings and specifications for a utility body in order to obtain quotations. | ||
| View original record | To: Hs/Dd - Transport. 1021 Rm/RG.6/RH.16.9.41. RE UTILITY BODY FOR 22 G.5. Herewith 3 copies of Drawing No. MB.155 and preliminary Specification as requested by you. This will enable you to obtain… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a design proposal for a coloured facia. | ||
| View original record | S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd. Telephone: Gladstone 3333 Telegraphic Address: Speedofac, Phone, London. Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. 16th September, 1941 W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding Monopiece side drawings, spot welds, and steel specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 17th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.5/RH. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Regarding the query on the Monopiece side drawings which we… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding prints for car body components. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/RH. 1021 17th September, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Attention Mr.C.W. Ward. Dear Sirs, Herewith prints in duplicate of EB.16110 - Panel - Rear… | ||
| scan0161 | Confirming the receipt of one pair of S.L. front window regulators from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden. | ||
| View original record | To: G/Mt. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/RH.18.9.41. 1021. Please note we have received from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Camden Street, Birmingham :- 1 Pair of S.L. front window regulators. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding issues with headlamp brackets, steering wheel dies, and a golf bag carrier design. | ||
| View original record | 1021 19th September, 1941. Rm/EAG.1/RH. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention Mr.Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Headlamp Brackets As arranged over the telephone… | ||
| scan0163 | Concluding paragraph of a letter regarding a design matter to be discussed. | ||
| View original record | discuss this matter when next you are here. In the meantime, it will give your design people something to think about. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to Mr. Nichols postponing a visit due to being submerged in a cascade of tank projects. | ||
| View original record | 1021 700 Em.12/ET. 20th September, 1941. C.W. NICHOLS, Esq., Messrs. S. SMITH & SONS Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W. 2. Dear Nichols, Thanks for your letter of 15th September. I would like to… | ||
| scan0165 | Dispatch of three sample lengths of glazing rubber to a supplier in Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/WPH Roy/AES. 1021. Rm/EAG.2/ET.23.9.41. Herewith 3 lengths of glasing rubber. Will you please arrange for these to be packed and dispatched to Messrs. Alfred Roberts… | ||
| scan0166 | Supplier invoices, charges, and the return of rubber section samples. | ||
| View original record | To G/WFH. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Roy/AES. Rm/EAG.1/ET.23.9.41. 1021 Replying to your G/WFH/CA.28/JE.22.9.41 with reference to two invoices from Alfred Roberts & Sons Ltd., Birmingham, that for 12/-d.… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding a coloured drawing and collaborative efforts. | ||
| View original record | S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd. Telephone: Gladstone 3333 Telegraphic Address: Speedofac. Phone, London. Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. 23rd September, 1941 1021. W.A.Robotham, Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0168 | Request for a permit to purchase ash wood for a 'Myth' experimental body and wings. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten (top): W Freeman. Can you arrange this? We ought to have no difficulty in getting the wood here. To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Typed: Rm/EAG.1/ET.24.9.41. Mr. Emms, Buyer at Park Ward's telephoned… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter to a supplier clarifying a discrepancy in an order for Jute and Flax webbing. | ||
| View original record | Em/EAG.4/RH. 1021 25th September, 1941. The Lace Web & Spring Co., Ltd., SANDIACRE. Notts. Attention of Mr.J.E.Carman. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of September 23rd, and further to our… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the development of steering wheels, comparing cast iron and aluminium hubs. | ||
| View original record | ( To Rm. ) Ev. Rm/EAG. Rm/HH. Ev/JD.14/JH. 26th. September, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1021 A For the attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Sirs, Steering… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter discussing a method for splitting dies to produce a proposed rim shape for a cast iron wheel. | ||
| View original record | wheel with a cast iron centre, also the method we have shewn of splitting the dies in order that we can get the rim shape we have proposed. Yours faithfully, J. Draper. for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. Enclosed… | ||
| scan0172 | Confirmation to obtain photographs of part 4.B.50 prior to it being camouflaged, with interest in its frontal appearance. | ||
| View original record | 1021A 800a To Rm/Wym. c. to Rm/EAG. c. to Rm. Ev.1/JH.29.8.41. re.4.B.50. This is to confirm that you will obtain photographs of 4.B.50. prior to its being partially camouflaged. The part we are… | ||
| scan0173 | Typed letter to F.J. Robinson regarding an update on carpet edging. | ||
| View original record | 1021 a. Rm/LAG.9/SW. 2nd October, 1941. F.J. Robinson Esq., 49, Warwick Road, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Robinson, Since seeing you some weeks ago, I have heard nothing further of the carpet edging from Mr.… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter to a supplier regarding an order for moulded seat backs for an experiment. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.4/SW. 2nd October, 1941. Jacksons' Millboard & Fibre Co. Ltd., Bourne End, BUCKS. For the attention of Mr. R.H. Dancer. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 29th ult., with… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to C. W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a wood permit and the inspection of a frame. | ||
| View original record | 1021. Rm. 14/h. 7th October, 1941. Dear Ward, Thank you for your two letters - both dated October 3rd. The wood permit is being arranged. We will get Draper to come down and have a look at the frame… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter regarding a wood permit and the inspection of a frame before welding the next one. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm. 14/h. 7th October, 1941. Dear Ward, Thank you for your two letters - both dated October 3rd. The wood permit is being arranged. We will get Draper to come down and have a look at the frame… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. following up on the progress of various rubber sections. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.1/SW. 7th October, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Dunstable, BEDS. For the attention of Mr. Eric L. Watson. Dear Sirs, We shall be glad to know how you are progressing with the various… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter providing feedback on a proposed instrument board and steering wheel design. | ||
| View original record | 1021 a. Rm. 18/h. 7th October, 1941. Dear Nichols, I have now managed to get Sg. and Hs. to look at your most artistic picture of an instrument board and -apart from their criticising the somewhat… | ||
| scan0179 | Page two of a letter arranging a meeting regarding instruments for a prototype. | ||
| View original record | 6 1801 - 2 - I am staying in London on Wednesday night and could see you on Thursday morning, if this is convenient. Alternatively, I come up once a month on a Tank Committee and could make a date on… | ||
| scan0180 | Short typed message to Mr. C. Ward regarding an inability to meet on a Monday, with alternative days suggested. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 11.10.41. PARK WARD 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN N.W. 10 Mr.C. WARD SORRY CANNOT GET MONDAY SUGGEST WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY DRAPER ROYCAR | ||
| scan0181 | Responding to complaints about wing blueprints, discussing blueprint shrinkage and the adequacy of the drawings for making jigs. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.13/ET.14.10.41. Regarding the report herewith from Ward to Sg., while there are several things in it that I could criticise, the outstanding thing is item 5., in which… | ||
| scan0182 | Supply shortage of head lining material from Ernest Turner Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES.from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET.17.10.41. Regarding the attached letter from Ernest Turner Ltd. with reference to head lining, as they have only 5 yards in stock and as this is the shade we… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding modifications and fittings for a sliding roof on the 'Myth' chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1021. 17th October, 1941. Rm/EAG.3/LT. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON, N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, As arranged during our visit to your Works yester-day, we… | ||
| scan0184 | Rm. to Sg. requesting a discussion regarding a previous note and an attached letter. | ||
| View original record | To: Sg. from Rm. Car. Rm. 10/h. 20.10.41. Y1021 With reference to your note Sg. 9/KW. 10.10.41. and Wards letter attached thereto, I would like to discuss the matter with you when opportunity occurs.… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter to Mr. Spicer of Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., regarding prints of Amal bonnet catches and an update on Mr. Breeden's car. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.8/ET 1021 21st October, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, As requested, I am sending you prints of the… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. regarding prints of a sliding roof. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. 24th October, 1941. Messrs. Weathershields Ltd., 48, Moor Street, BIRMINGHAM, 4. Attention of Mr. Chapman (Bishop Street Works). Dear Sirs, As requested, we are sending you herewith,… | ||
| scan0187 | Inquiring about an outstanding invoice payment for coachwork on Chassis 31-G-7. | ||
| View original record | #1021 Car files G/WFH/CA.52/JE.27.10.41. Rm. You will probably remember that in March 1940 Park Ward & Co. Ltd., rendered an invoice amounting to £954/4/7d in connection with coachwork for Chassis… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter to Messrs. Hairlock Co. Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a visit to their works. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.1/ET 31st October, 1941. 1021 Messrs. HAIRLOCK Co. Ltd., Magna Works, BEDFORD. Dear Sirs, With reference to my visit to your works on Tuesday next, I shall be leaving Derby by the 9.7 a.m.… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the incorrect supply of a number plate seal and a luggage lid seal. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/KC. 3rd November, 1941. The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd., Dunstable, Beds. Attention of Mr. Eric L. Watson. We thank you for the number plate seal MB153, and the Luggage Lid Seal No. RB16125… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter confirming a telephone conversation and arranging a visit to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.4/ET. 1021 5th November, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, This confirms our telephone conversation of Monday last. I… | ||
| scan0191 | Confirming receipt of sponge rubber trim pads from supplier Bintex Pannal, Yorks. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/EAG. Copy to Roy/AES. 1021 Rm/EAG.5/ET.5.11.41. Please note that the following have been re- ceived by us from Messrs. Bintex Pannal, Yorks:- 1 pair of sponge rubber trim pads for… | ||
| scan0192 | Clarifying a mix-up between drawing and part numbers for rubber components from the Empire Rubber Company. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.1/ET.5.11.41. With reference to the attached letter from the Empire Rubber Company, dated 31st October, they appear to have got mixed up between the drawing No.… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to Hairlok Ltd. placing an order for sheeting for seat pads and providing feedback on arm rests. | ||
| View original record | 1021 6th November, 1941. Rm/EAG.6/ET. Messrs. HAIRLOK Ltd., Magna Works, BEDFORD. Dear Sirs, We are sending you our official order for two pieces of Hairlok Sheeting of 30 inches square by 1 1/2"… | ||
| scan0194 | Internal order request for two pieces of Hairlok sheeting from Messrs. Hairlok, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. +205 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET.6.11.41. Will you please order from Messrs. HAIRLOK, Ltd., Magna Works, BEDFORD 2 pieces of Hairlok sheeting 30" square by 1 1/2" thick, each. O/N. 753.… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. regarding blueprints for a front wing and side lamp arrangement. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.10/ET 6th November, 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 two blue prints of each of the following:- RB.… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter arranging a meeting to discuss painting materials and paint shop equipment. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET. 8th Nove,ber, 1941. Water WELCH, Esq., 40 Cremorne Road, Four Oaks, B I R M I N G H A M Dear Sir, Thank you for your reply to our letter of 3rd October, with reference to painting… | ||
| scan0197 | Listing technical prints sent to Ashby for storage in Parcel No. 82. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Mr. Atkins. from Rm/RG. Copy to Mtn. & Rm/EAG. Rm/RG.3/ET.9.11.41. ASHBY PRINTS --------- Please receive herewith Parcel No. 82, containing the following prints for storage at Ashby:- RB.13006… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. concerning the sourcing of steel of varying thicknesses for Myth bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. 10th November, 1941. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, LONDON, N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I have succeeded in finding some more steel for the Myth… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. concerning a template for the Myth radiator grill. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Bm/HAG.2/ST. 11th November, 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, I have asked the people at Derby who are making the Myth… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden regarding the design specifications for steering wheels and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | Chassis c. to Rm. Ev. Rm/FJH. Rm/HH. Rm/Wym. Ev/JD.1/JH. 1021 16th. November, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, For the attention of Mr. Breeden. Dear Sirs, Steering Wheels & Bumpers. During Mr. Spicers… | ||
| scan0201 | Request for a covering order to repair two 'Evorall' type locks at Wallsal Locks & Cart Gear Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ET.17.11.41. Will you please send a covering order to Wallsal Locks & Cart Gear Ltd., Neale Street, WALLSAL, to repair two "Evorall" type locks. O/N. 753.… | ||
| scan0202 | Request to arrange for two 'Everall' locks to be sent to Wallsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET.17.11.41. Will you please arrange for two "Everall" locks herewith to be sent to Wallsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd., Neale Street, WALLSAL. O/N. 751. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0203 | Letter to a supplier regarding two broken locks needing repair and redesign. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/BAG.2/MT. 17th November, 1941. Walsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd., Neale Street, W A L L S A L. Attention of Mr. Cooper. Dear Sirs, We are sending you under separate cover two "overall" locks. You… | ||
| scan0204 | Forwarding a no-charge invoice from Messrs. Walsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd. for repairs. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.4/ET.24.11.41. Further to our Rm/EAG.3/ET.17.11.41, please find herewith invoice from Messrs. Walsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd., from which you will note that there… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. regarding bumper and steering wheel design modifications and ordering parts. | ||
| View original record | Chassis 1021 C. to Rm. c. to EV. c. to Rm/FJH. (struck through) c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/wym. EV/JD.5/KC. 26th November, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot Breedon, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. For… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter acknowledging receipt of sketches for a Saloon and Limousine from Messrs. Mulliner Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 2nd December, 1941. Em/EAG.7/ET. Messrs. Mulliner, Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Attention of Mr. Wignall. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 27th November, and also for… | ||
| scan0207 | Request to send a confirmatory order for draught excluder material to Messrs. Ernest Turner, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/BAG. Copy to G/WPH. 1021 Rm/BAG.3/LT.5.12.41. Please send confirmatory order for material already received, to Messrs. Ernest TURNER, Ltd., Northdown House, Northdown Street,… | ||
| scan0208 | Discrepancy in invoices from Ernest Turner Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To C/NFH/ABH. From Rm/RG. 1021 Rm/RG.1/ET.13.12.41. With reference to Ernest Turner's invoices, which you passed on for investigation, I have contacted Rm/SAG. and he does not agree to the figures… | ||
| scan0209 | Arranging for a door lock to be returned to The Wallsal Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd. for a free repair. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To Rm/Wym. From Rm/SAG. Copy to Roy/JT. Rm/SAG2/ST.31.12.41. Will you please arrange for the door lock herewith to be returned to The Wallsal Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd., Neal Street, WALLSAL… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter to Walsall Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd. regarding the repeated failure and requested repair of a modified Everall sample lock. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Copy to Roy/JT. Rm/S.G.3/ET. 31st December, 1941. Walsall Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd., Neale Street, W A L L S A L. Attention of Mr. Cooper. Dear Sirs, We are sending to you under separate cover… | ||
| scan0211 | Letter from Ernest Turner (London) Ltd explaining and apologising for a pricing error on a special green draught excluder. | ||
| View original record | Copy 1021 ERNEST TURNER (London) Ltd Northdown House, Northdown Street, King's Cross, LONDON N. 1. 13th January, 1942. E.A. Green, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter to Alan Turner of Ernest Turner Ltd. accepting revised invoices and credit notes. | ||
| View original record | 1021 15th January, 1942. Rm/B.C.6/ET. Alan TURNER Esq., Messrs. ERNEST TURNER Ltd., Northdown House - Northdown Street, King's Cross, LONDON N. 1. Dear Mr. Turner, Thank you for your letter of 13th… | ||
| scan0213 | Charges for two lots of green draught excluder from Messrs. Ernest Turner. | ||
| View original record | To G/WEH/ABH. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.7/ET.15.1.42. As requested in your G/WEH/ABH.40/JE.8.12.41, I have taken up with Messrs. Ernest Turner the question of charges made for the two lots of green… | ||
| scan0214 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. requesting a match for a red leather cloth sample and providing an update on photographs of a model tank. | ||
| View original record | 1021' Rm/EAG.3/ET. 19th January, 1942. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I should be glad to know if you have been able to find a piece… | ||
| scan0215 | Requesting the packing and return of headlamp brackets and dovetail catches to an external supplier for correction. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.3/ET.24.1.42. MYTH Will you please arrange for the two Headlamp Brackets and four pairs of Dovetail Catches herewith to be packed and re-turned to Messrs. Wilmot… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to a supplier, Wilmot Breeden Ltd, regarding the status of parts including dovetails, headlamp motifs, and carpet retainers. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Em/BAG.2/EP 24th January, 1942. Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. Attention of Mr. Spicer. Dear Mr. Spicer, Thank you for your letter of 19th instant, and… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd. regarding a missing push-button switch from a parcel delivery. | ||
| View original record | 1021 4th February, 1942. Rm/EAG.1/ET. 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, Replying to your letter of 2nd… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding the trimming of cushion and squab spring cases for an 8 HP Austin. | ||
| View original record | 1021 11th February, 1942. Rm/EAG.4/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, Herewith cushion and squab spring cases, also maroon… | ||
| scan0219 | Change of supplier to Park Ward for upholstering spring cases for an 8 HP Austin. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/AES. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/ET.11.2.42. Referring to our memo Rm/EAG.10/ET.29.1.42 with regard to making and covering rear cushion and squab spring cases for 8 H.P. Austin, will you please note… | ||
| scan0220 | Confirming receipt of a squab and cushion spring cases for an 8 HP Austin car. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To G/Mt. from Rm/EAG. Copy to G/WFH. Rm/EAG.3/ET.11.2.42. Will you please note that we have received from The Lace Web Spring Co., Ltd., Sandiacre, one squab and one cushion spring cases for 8… | ||
| scan0221 | Cover note regarding an advice note from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. for goods received. | ||
| View original record | C/Mt. from Rm/EAG. 1021 Rm/EAG.6/ET.19.2.42. Please find herewith Advice Note C.14191 from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., relating to goods already received. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0222 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a received drawing, the production of a facia, and an ignition switch. | ||
| View original record | S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd. Car files Telephone: Gladstone 3333. Telegraphic Address: Speedofac Phone. London. 1021 Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. 20th February, 1942. W.A.Robotham, Esq.,… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an instrument facia scheme and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | S. Smith & Sons (M.A) Ltd. Telephone: Gladstone 3333 Telegraphic Address: Speedofac Phone. London. 1021 Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. Rm/EAG. Please arrange. Rm 24th February, 1942. W.A.Robotham,… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter to C.W. Nichols of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons arranging a visit regarding an 'Instrument Facia Scheme'. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/JAG.S/ET. 27th February, 1942. C.W. NICHOLS, Esq., Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W. 2. Dear Mr. Nichols, INSTRUMENT FACIA SCHEME I understand from Mr. Robotham… | ||
| scan0225 | Letter to F.T. Products, Ltd. regarding samples of trim and carpet fasteners. | ||
| View original record | 1021 27th February, 1942. Rm/EAG.5/ET. F.T. Products, Ltd., 77, New Road, GRAVESEND, Kent. Dear Sirs, TRIM AND CARPET FASTENERS We thank you for the samples of trim and carpet fasteners safely… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss an instrument facia scheme and a cigarette lighter. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.9/EP. 4th March, 1942. Messrs. S. SMITH & Sons, Ltd., Cricklewood Works, Edgware Road, L O N D O N, N.W. 2. Attention of Mr. Nichols. Dear Mr. Nichols, INSTRUMENT FACIA SCHEME. Replying to… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter arranging a visit to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 5th March, 1942. Rm/EAG.5/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, I hope to pay you a visit on Wednesday, the 11th instant. I have… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. requesting a replacement side lamp glass for car 30-G-VII ('Big Bertha'). | ||
| View original record | 1021 9th March, 1942. Em/EAG.5/ET. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N, N.W. 10. Dear Mr. Ward, One of the side lamp glasses on 30-G-VII ("Big Bertha") has… | ||
| scan0229 | Letter discussing an instrument facia scheme, including a detachable mask and material options. | ||
| View original record | 1021 12th March, 1942. Rm/BAG.2/EF. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd., Cricklewood Works, Edgware Road, L O N D O N, N.W. 10. Attention of Mr. Nichols. Dear Mr. Nichols, INSTRUMENT FACIA SCHEME Confirming… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter concerning a small paper order and arranging a visit with a supplier. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAG.2/ET. 19th March, 1942. E.T. Townsend, Esq., 57, Publey Road, Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM, 28. Dear Mr. Townsend, Thank you for your letter and samples of paper. I am sorry to hear that you are… | ||
| scan0231 | Confirming receipt of a Push Type Switch part from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1021 To G/Mt. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.5/ST.21.3.42. Please note we have received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd:- 1 - Push Type Switch, Part No. 12167. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0232 | Letter to E.T. Townsend regarding a meeting arrangement. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/EAC.7/SP. 26th March, 1942. E.T. TOWNSEND, Esq., 57, Cubley Road, Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Mr. Townsend, Thank you for your letter of the 23rd instant. I am glad to hear that you are… | ||
| scan0233 | Request to Park Ward & Co. for replacement windscreen rubber seals for several Service Cars. | ||
| View original record | 1021 Rm/RG.3/ET. 3rd June 1942. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road - Willesden, L O N D O N, N.W. 10. Attention of Mr. C.W. WARD. Dear Sir, We are having trouble with the windscreen rubber… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. chasing a reply regarding windscreen rubbers. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/RG.4/KC. 7th July, 1942. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, N. W. 10. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Windscreen Rubbers. Further to our letter dated 3rd… | ||
| scan0235 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Co., Ltd. following up on a previous letter and a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/RG.2/KC. 11th July, 1942. Messrs. Park Ward Co., Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Sir, Further to our letter of the 3rd June reference… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of windscreen rubber for chassis 8B5. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES C. W. WARD R. W. HARVEY-BAILEY W. S. PACE F. C. HONEYMAN PARK WARD & CO LTD TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON SHEET METAL AND WOOD… | ||
| scan0237 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. urgently requesting the supply of various materials for replacement purposes. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm/Wym. 10 21 Rm/RG.2/GAB. 10th November, 1942. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. Attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply to us at Clan… | ||
| scan0238 | Request to order sets of aluminum sheets for laying out Coach Work. | ||
| View original record | Chassis To. Wym. from Ev/JD. LO 21 (4) Ev/JD.5/GAB.16.12.43. c. to. Rm. Ev. Ev/Graene. Drawing Drafts Will you please order 6 sets of alum. sheets 15' x 5' x 16SWG, and 6 sheets of alum. 6' x 5' x 16… | ||
| scan0239 | To Col. Fell requesting an order for aluminum sheets of varying gauges. | ||
| View original record | To. Col. Fell, Power Plant Department, Hucknall. c. to. Rm. Wym. Ev. Ev/JD.2/GAB.16.12.43. You remember that Mr. Greene and myself paid you a visit on Wednesday, 8th December, and you kindly offered… | ||
| scan0240 | General notes on body production assumptions and floor space requirements for various saloon models. | ||
| View original record | To.. Rm. Body File and Gen IO2I (4) From....Ev/W.H.H. 3 . 1 . 44. GENERAL NOTES ON BODY PRODUCTION. 1. The following body production considerations are based on the assumption that:- (a) Output per… | ||
| scan0241 | Details on mechanised tracks, body assembly, painting, and estimated labour costs for the Silver Ripple Body. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3. Mechanised tracks to be used. Special attention to be given the following details:- (a) Body truck to be evolved having a degree of torsional rigidity that will counteract track discrepancies.… | ||
| scan0242 | Cost breakdown for labour, chassis, and the potential use of fabricated steel body panels. | ||
| View original record | -3- Brought forward:- £. s. d. 10. 3. 0 (c) Paintshop 3 10 9 (d) Hardware attach-ment 1 17 3 (e) Trimming 4 5 0 (f) Finish for mount 1 3 0 Total labour cost 20 19 0 C.L.B. at 23% 4 8 3 25 7 3 25 7 3… | ||
| scan0243 | Cost estimation for a car body, including the price of panels. | ||
| View original record | -4- of panels, and including the costs of panels themselves, the estimated cost per body amounts to £15. 16. 0. WAH. | ||
| scan0244 | Commentary on paint finishes, varnishes, and infra-red drying techniques. | ||
| View original record | To.....Rm. EV/RG.4.JMA. 17.1.44 1021(4) Coach Ptr Paint Finishes etc. I have now read A.G.Smith's article in Canadian Paint & Varnish Magazine and from my own experiences wish to make the following… | ||
| scan0245 | Improvements to the paint shop production methods and conveyor systems. | ||
| View original record | -continued- -2- on automobile bodywork. In any case the floor space is almost completely utilised by the conveyor system and body skids. When the time is ripe and our programme and processes are… | ||
| scan0246 | Confidential memo regarding outline drawings for Senior Range coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Ev/RG. c. to Rm. CONFIDENTIAL. 1021(4) [handwritten] Ev/RG.5/DH. 19.1.44. Coach Gen [handwritten] SENIOR RANGE COACHWORK. I have located the outline drawings mentioned to you. This was a… | ||
| scan0247 | Suggested scheme for the interchangeability of parts for the Senior Range - Silver Phantom. | ||
| View original record | COPY. SUGGESTED SCHEME OF INTERCHANGEABILITY. Senior Range - Silver Phantom. Scheme I - M.B. 105 - Enclosed Limousine - Existing Design 30.G.7. - M.B. 106 - Four Light Saloon. Interchangeable Parts -… | ||
| scan0248 | Meeting on the future of plastics and attendance confirmation. | ||
| View original record | hm. 1021 (4) Chassis While frankly sceptical of the future of Plastics, this is a bet we cannot afford to overlook. Please include me in the invitation for March 27. Have confirmed that Mr. D.Eff will… | ||
| scan0249 | Inviting staff to a meeting about 'Plastics and the Automobile Body'. | ||
| View original record | Ev Green (crossed out) Please note. I propose to try & attend myself. Rm. To Rm. Lov/O'D.1/MM.25.1.44. please return to Rm/h "Plastics and the Automobile Body." If any of your staff wish to attend… | ||
| scan0250 | Invitation from The Institute of the Plastics Industry to a joint meeting regarding a paper on 'Plastics and the Automobile Body'. | ||
| View original record | The Institute of the Plastics Industry. (Limited by Guarantee) PRESIDENT: A. P. M. FLEMING, O.B.E., D.Eng., M.I.E.E. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: KENNETH M. CHANCE, M.A., F.C.S. CHAIRMAN: F. A. COOK.… | ||
| scan0251 | Requesting an availability date for an outline drawing of a 4-light close coupled body for P.S.C. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) To: Ev. from Rm. c. to Ev/RCG. Rm. 5/h. 31.1.44. DRAWINGS FOR P.S.C. As soon as we can give P.S.C. an outline drawing of the 4-light close coupled body, they will get to work on details of… | ||
| scan0252 | Confidential letter requesting information from a timber specialist about walnut faced laminations and other veneered specialities. | ||
| View original record | c.c. Rm. c.c. Wym. c.c. Ev. c.c. Ev/JD. for Rolls-Royce Limited. 1021 Clan Foundry, Belper. CONFIDENTIAL Ev/RG.7.JMA. Messrs.Neales' Laminated Timber Specialists, New Buildings, Coventry. February… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter to The Lace Web Spring Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a sample seat frame and cushion springs. | ||
| View original record | C.c.. RHa. C.c. Wyme C.c. Ev. C.c. Ev/JD. Clan Foundry, Belper. 1021 CONFIDENTIAL EV/RG.6.JDA. The Lace Web Spring Co.Ltd., Sandiacre, nr.NOTTINGHAM. February 1st,1944 For the attention of… | ||
| scan0254 | Letter to Harris & Tyler Limited requesting their seating catalogue for post-war reference and proposing to test a seat in a transport car. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Ev. c. Wyna. c. Ev/JD. 10 21 Clan Foundry, Belper. Coachwork Ev/RG.1.JMA. Messrs.Harris & Tyler Limited., Drayton House, Gorgon Street, LONDON. W.C.1. February 4th,1944. Dear Sirs, Your… | ||
| scan0255 | Confidential memo discussing limousine specifications with coachbuilder Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) Confidential. To: Ev. from Rm. Rm. 7/h. 7.2.44. c. to Ev/RG. Coach Gen Herewith the specification which was originally given to Mulliners for the limousine. Will you please consider this… | ||
| scan0256 | Confidential memo regarding modifications to a limousine specification for Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) Coach Dv Confidential. To: Ev. from Rm. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c. to Ev/RG. Rm. 7/h. 7.2.44. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Herewith the specification which was originally given to Mulliners for the limousine. Will you… | ||
| scan0257 | Discussion on experimental coachwork for Silver Phantom and Silver Ripple models. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) To Rm. from Ev. c to Ev/Green Ev/JD. CONFIDENTIAL. Ev.1/JH.11.2.44. Experimental Coachwork. Coach Gen A discussion was held between Ev. Ev/Greene and Ev/JD. on the problems involved in getting… | ||
| scan0258 | Summary of a visit to I.C.I. discussing recommendations for paint, drying methods, and rust-proofing. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL To Rm. ________ 1021 (4) Ev/RG.S/DH. 15.2.44. Coach Gen PAINT. As a result of the visit by Mr. Cooper of I.C.I. some very interesting features were disclosed. Briefly they are as follows… | ||
| scan0259 | List of seven technical points or tasks for discussion. | ||
| View original record | ①. 50% Meteor. 1.A. Gen Arrangements ②. Finish off A40 details + L.O.P. ③. B80 & B60 in. 3 3/4 3 1/2 3 1/4 ④. Petrol injection. Details for this ⑤. Carrier drawings. ⑥. R.R. Gearbox ⑦. Valiant Odds &… | ||
| scan0260 | Requesting to place an order for quantities of carpet with Ernest Turner. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) Confidential. Coach Gen To: Wym. from Rm. Rm. 1/h. 15.2.44. Will you please place an order with Ernest Turner for the following quantitiesof carpet : 30 yards black. 25 " green. 12 " dark… | ||
| scan0261 | Plan for building prototype bodies for a rationalised chassis range. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) To: Sg. and Hs. from Rm. Rm. 8/h. 25.2.44. c.c. to M/LS. c.c. to Bly. c.c. to WG. c.c. to Psn. Coach G BODIES FOR RATIONALISED CHASSIS. We are anxious to have at least one sample of each body… | ||
| scan0262 | Plans for producing prototype bodies for a new rationalised chassis range. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) To: Sg. and Hs. from Rm. Rm. 8/h. 25.2.44. Chassis c. to M/IS. c. to Ely. c. to WG. c. to Psn. BODIES FOR RATIONALISED CHASSIS. We are anxious to have at least one sample of each body… | ||
| scan0263 | List of available prints providing coachbuilders information, following a discussion. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) TO. Rm. c. Ev. c. Ev/JD. c. Wym. c. Rm/MGA. c. Rm/RG. Ev/WHH.1.JMA. 28.2.44 CONFIDENTIAL Coach Gen 3 R.2. Coachbuilders Information. A discussion between Ev, Ev/JD and Ev/WHH on 26th Feb.,… | ||
| scan0264 | List of required coachbuilders drawings for model 3.R.2, with a note on which schemes should be prioritized. | ||
| View original record | Continued:- -2- To complete the list of coachbuilders drawings applicable to 3.R.2., schemes are required covering the following :- (1) + 2nd Crossmembers. (2) Starting handle and bracket. (3)… | ||
| scan0265 | Specification of coachwork for a Four Door Four Light Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) Rm/RC.1/DW. 28.2.44. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. Four Door Four Light Saloon. Drg. No. FL.3003. CHASSIS - Wheelbase 9'-8 1/2". Front Track - 55.700". Rear Track 57.500". Sheet Steel wheels -… | ||
| scan0266 | Specification sheet for car body components including doors, roof, and compartments. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 4) Doors. Contd. "snap on" type ex. Wilmot-Breeden. Rear Doors to be hinged on the rear pillars with Beatonson Self aligning hinges. The remarks concerning concealed hinges for the front doors… | ||
| scan0267 | Specification sheet detailing the design and materials for a vehicle's interior components and fittings. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - 9) Seats. Front Seats to be of Rolls-Royce design ex. Lace Webb, and to slide on approved fittings of "Leveroll" type. Sliding fittings to have lever operation fitted to the inside slides in… | ||
| scan0268 | List of specifications and status updates for various vehicle components and fittings, page 4. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - 16) Noise insulation. Dashboard insulation to Rolls-Royce recommendation. Common felt to rear seat panel and backrest as required. Inside roof panels and metal underbody panels to be treated… | ||
| scan0269 | Specification sheet for vehicle components including tools, interior lamp, wheel discs, and body weight. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - 28) Tools. Road tools to be housed as specified by Rolls-Royce. Small tools to be carried in a tool drawer under the L.H. side of the instrument board. 29) Interior Lamp. Roof lamp circular type… | ||
| scan0270 | List of prints available for issue to coachbuilders for the 11ft. 1in. Wheelbase Senior Range. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) To. Rm. c. Ev. c. Ev/JD. c. Wym. c. Rm/MGA. c. Rm/RG. c. File. Ev/WHH.1.JMA. 29.2.44 CONFIDENTIAL Coach. Gen 11ft. 1in. Wheelbase Senior Range. S.I.G. VII Coachbuilders Information The present… | ||
| scan0271 | Continued list of coachbuilder chassis drawings and required schemes for a 34 G.VII model. | ||
| View original record | Continued:- -2- GCD. 72 } GCD.913 } Hand Brake lever. GCD.602 Change gear lever. FCD.842 Petrol filler. FD.285 Dashboard & Contour. FCD.1033 Front Floorboards. PD.272 Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle… | ||
| scan0272 | Continued list of components, including the front apron, exhaust swan neck, instrument board, and bonnet eye. | ||
| View original record | Continued:- -3- (4) Front apron - detail. (5) Exhaust swan neck. (6) Instrument board. (7) Bonnet eye. WHH Ev/WHH. | ||
| scan0273 | Measurement discrepancies for a Silver Phantom Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | 1021(4) Chassis Rm/Craster. Can you locate a Humber limousine anywhere that we can measure? To Rm. c. to Ev/JD. c. to Ev/WA. c. to Ev/RG. Ev Craster's figures do not agree with yours. Can we explain… | ||
| scan0274 | Note on an all-steel body for a Left Hand Silver Phantom, its location, and its presumed loss due to enemy action. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev.1/JH.1.3.44. This was the all steel body and eventually modified to go on the Left Hand Silver Phantom. I believe it was removed to Lillie Hall. Hn. will know exactly what has happened to it, I… | ||
| scan0275 | Dimensional comparison of body space for various enclosed limousine models. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. DASH DATUM 32.400 'C' TYPE 32.950 'E' TYPE 101.000 61.100 'C' TYPE 60.550 'E' TYPE 7.500 ¢ REAR AXLE WRAITH DASH DATUM 32.500 'C' TYPE 34.200 'E' TYPE 100.500 55.000 'C' TYPE 55.300 'E'… | ||
| scan0276 | Confidential memo providing the measurements for a Humber limousine coachwork. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL. To Rm. Rm/Cr.1/DH.24.3.44. RE. ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE COACHWORK. Since your query as to whether I could locate a Humber limousine that we could measure up I have obtained the following… | ||
| scan0277 | Dimension diagram for a 1939/40 Humber Pullman Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | 1939/40 HUMBER PULLMAN ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. E Y X M L N J I Z | ||
| scan0278 | The supply of fittings for the 'Silver Ripple' model by H.J. Mulliner & Co, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL To.....Rm. Rm/RG.3.JMA. 1.3.44 1021 (Ch) Silver Ripple - by H.J.Mulliner & Co,Ltd. Cooch Gen The original letter from Mulliners returned herewith. I have taken particulars. With regard to… | ||
| scan0279 | Confidential memo arranging the relocation of staff and their drawing boards between various offices. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) To. Wym. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm. Wym/CL. Ev. Ev/JD.1/GAB.1.3.44. Crack Gen CONFIDENTIAL Will you kindly arrange for Messrs. R. Greene, W.H. Hunt, and J. Grover who at present are working in the… | ||
| scan0280 | Analysis of potential Jaguar car sales based on model variations. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) To: Rm/Cr. from Rm. Rm. 3/H. 14.3.44. Couch Gen Thanks for your memorandum Rm/Cr. 3/DH. 11.3.44. I think the analysis is quite a good one. Do you suggest that if the Jaguar produced a 6-light… | ||
| scan0281 | Providing a sketch of the rear cross member to ensure sufficient clearance for the coachbuilder Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) To: Ev. from Rm. Rm. 8/h. 15.3.44. With reference to the attached, I should have thought that we could have provided a sketch of the rear cross member which would have ensured that Mulliners… | ||
| scan0282 | Request for information on Drop Head Coupe fittings for future peacetime records and motor car products. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (4) Clan Foundry, Belper. Coachwork 3010 CONFIDENTIAL RM/RG.4.JMA. Messrs.Samuel Wilkes & Sons Ltd., Excelsior Works, Bloxwich. March 16th. 1944 Dear Sirs, Would you please be good enough to let… | ||
| scan0283 | Letter to Accles & Pollock Ltd regarding future seat designs and a request for comparative tubing weight data. | ||
| View original record | 1021(k) Coachwork c. Rm. Clan Foundry, Belper. CONFIDENTIAL Rm/RG.S.JMA. Messrs. Accles & Pollock Limited., Oldbury. Birmingham March 17th. 1944 For the attention of Mr.T.Gibbs. Dear Sir, Thank you… | ||
| scan0284 | Confidential letter to Connolly Bros. requesting a sample of 'Celestra' leather cloth. | ||
| View original record | 1021/W C....Rm. Coachwork CONFIDENTIAL Re/NL.S.DIA. Messrs. Connolly Bros., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON, S.W.19. March 17th, 1944 For the attention of Mr.Fred. Connolly. Dear Mr.Connolly, I want to… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter to Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. regarding colour restrictions and requirements for 'Rexine' and 'Vynide' cloth. | ||
| View original record | 1021 (14) Coachwork C....Rm. Clan Foundry, Belper. CONFIDENTIAL Rm/EG.7.DMA. March 17th. 1944 The Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Leathercloth Division, Hyde, Cheshire. For the attention of… | ||
| scan0286 | Letter to Connolly Bros. requesting a sample of leather cloth from their 'Celestra' book. | ||
| View original record | C....Rm. ✓ Coachwork CONFIDENTIAL 1021(4) Rm/RG.5.JMA. Messrs. Connolly Bros., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S. W. 19. March 17th. 1944 For the attention of Mr.Fred. Connolly. Dear Mr.Connolly, I… | ||
| scan0287 | Analyzing Jaguar's sales strategy and comparing second-hand car data for Saloon vs. Drop Head body types in September 1939. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL To Rm. 1021(4) Ch Rm/Cr.3/DH. 17.3.44. No, I do not suggest Jaguar would sell more cars if they introduced a six-light body. With the possible exception of the 14 hp chassis, I am quite… | ||
| scan0288 | Letter to Messrs. John Summers Ltd. confirming receipt of a sheet metal order. | ||
| View original record | FILE 1021(4) Chassis. Rm.5/CH. 20th March, 1944. Richard, Summers, Esq., Messrs., John Summers Ltd., SHOTTON. Near CHESTER. Dear We have now received all the Sheet which we ordered from you. Thank you… | ||
| scan0289 | Letter to Christie-Tyler Ltd. regarding the construction and quotation for alternative front seats. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. 1021 (4) Rm/RG.10/VS. Messrs. Christie-Tyler Ltd., Orchard Works, Rear of 197, High Street, Walford, HERTS. March 21st. 1944. For the attention of Mr. B.A. Christie. Dear Sir, Your letter… | ||
| scan0290 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. concerning the trial and potential use of Christie-Tyler type seats for future car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. 1021 (4) orchwork Rm/RG.9/VS. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. March 21st. 1944. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Mr. Ward, The question has… | ||
| scan0291 | Letter to Messrs. Accles & Pollock Ltd. requesting a copy of their catalogue with comparative weight figures. | ||
| View original record | C. to Rm. 1021(4) Rm/RG.8/VS. Confidential. Messrs. Accles & Pollock Ltd., Oldbury, Birmingham. March 21st. 1944. For the attention of Mr. T. Gibbs. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of the 18th.… | ||
| scan0292 | Letter to Connolly Bros Ltd discussing the quality, pricing, and patterns of leather hides for car trim. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. ✓ 1021 (4) Coachwork Rm/RG.12/VS. Messrs. Connolly Bros Ltd. Wardle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON S.W.19. Confidential. March 21st. 1944. For the attention of Mr. F.I. Connolly. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0293 | Letter to a supplier regarding design decisions and production status of various coachwork components. | ||
| View original record | c.c. Rm. Glen Foundry, Belper. Coachwork CONFIDENTIAL Rm/RG.1.JMA. 1021(4) Messrs.Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. March 24th, 1944 For the attention of Mr.H.J.Spicer.… | ||
| scan0294 | Continued list of required prints for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | Continued:- - 2 - Can you please supply us with a further set of the following prints ? FD. EXP. 7197 - Front Door Lock - Also Rear Door Lock of the same model with the Remote Control. FD. EXP. 6437/A… | ||
| scan0295 | Confidential memo comparing the interior space of Wraith III and Silver Phantom limousines with the Humber Snipe. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL. 1021 (4) Chassis To Rm. from Ev. Ev.1/JH.27.3.44. re Enclosed Limousines. Further to our Ev.1/JH.1.3.44. regarding the Silver Phantom Limousine and its size relative to the Wraith III… | ||
| scan0296 | Dimensional comparison sketch for parts of Wraith III, Silver Phantom, and Humber Snipe vehicles. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH III. 85.800 88.800 53.300 56.300 AXLE 13.000 10.000 SILVER PHANTOM. PL. 3026. 90.725 57.725 NOTE:- THESE DIMENSIONS WERE 2INS LESS ORIGINALLY 8.500 HUMBER SNIPE (MOTOR - MARCH 8TH. 1938.)… | ||