Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Dispatch of a pair of over-riders for a Bentley front stabilising bumper. | ||
| View original record | To Wm. 200b. 1023 E/Ev.8/MM.8.3.37. Copy to Ba. C. Rm. Ry/ID. Bentley III Front Stabilising Bumper/Over-riders. As promised we send under separate cover a pair of over-riders for the Bentley front… | ||
| scan0002 | Request for an official order for a pair of lightened Bentley rear bumpers from J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1023. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 24 Rm/FD.17/JH.4.2.37. M Will you please send an official order to J.R. Engineering Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, London.W.11. for 1 pair of Bentley rear bumpers… | ||
| scan0003 | Quotes for Bentley over-riders and standardising the Wilmot-Breeden pattern. | ||
| View original record | 200b. 1023 FH Please file me GRT Hn.1/MK.6.4.37. E/W. (Ev.) Copy to G. " " Der. " " Rm. " " Bm/FD. Bentley Over-Riders. Your Ref: E/Ev.8/MN.8.3.37. We have now been able to deal with the points you… | ||
| scan0004 | Requesting two sets of front and rear bumpers for Wraith III cars. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hm. Copy to Br. Rm. Hives. 1023 E/Ev.5/MN.6.4.37. Bumpers for Wraith III. In our E/Ev.6/MN.21.11.36 we asked you to obtain for us front and rear bumpers for 24.G.6 and 25.G.6. We have now… | ||
| scan0005 | The supply and design of Bentley front stabilising bumper over-riders. | ||
| View original record | 2006/ To Mr. Copy to Mr. Sw. Rm. AW/TD. E/Ev.3/MN.6.4.37. 1023 Re Bentley Front Stabilising Bumper Over-riders. With our E/Ev.8/MN.8.3.37 we sent to you a sample pair of over-riders for the Bentley… | ||
| scan0006 | Confirming no technical objections to the use of over-riders on stabilising bumper bars for Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To E/Ev. from Rm/FJH. c. Hn. c. C. c. Da. c. Rm/FD. 2006. 102 H Rm/FJH.2/AP.7.4.37. BENTLEY OVER-RIDERS. Re. Hn.1/MK.6.4.37. We are satisfied that there are no technical objections to the use of… | ||
| scan0007 | Arrangement for J. R. Engineering Co. to send bumpers and over-riders for models 26-C-6 and 27-C-6. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Ev. at W. Copy to Ba. " " Rm. " " Rm/FD; Hn.1/MK.7.4.37. Bumpers for 26-C-6 and 27-C-6. Your Ref: E/Ev.5/MN.6.4.37. We have arranged for the J. R. Engineering Co. to send you quickly the bumpers… | ||
| scan0008 | The approval of Wilmot-Breeden over-riders for the Bentley front stabilising bumper. | ||
| View original record | 200b E/Ev.8/MN.7.4.37. To Roy. Copy to Hm. Rm. 1023 Bentley Over-riders for Front Stabilising Bumper. --------------------------------------------- We have heard from Sales that they have approved of… | ||
| scan0009 | Quotes and standardisation for Bentley over-riders. | ||
| View original record | COPY S/W. (Ev) Copy to C. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. ------------ Hn.1/MK.6.4.37. 1023 Bentley Over-riders. Your ref: E/EV.8/MN.8.3.37. We have now been able to deal with the points you mentioned to us. The J.R.… | ||
| scan0010 | Alteration of the Wraith III front bumpers. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Hn. [text struck through] Copy to Da. [text struck through] Rm. [text struck through] 1023 Rm/PD ----------------------- E/Ev.12./MN.8.4.37. ----------------------- Wraith III Front Bumpers.… | ||
| scan0011 | Standardisation of Bentley over-riders for the front stabilising bumper. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Copy to C. Hn. [crossed out] Da. [crossed out] Roy. [crossed out] BY. [crossed out] [Handwritten annotations]: 2.o o b B II 1023 Bentley Over-riders for Front Stabilising Bumper. With reference… | ||
| scan0012 | Excessive bow on Wraith III front bumpers and a request for replacements to a new specification. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hn. Copy to Ea. Rm. Rm/PD. 1023. E/Ev.3/MN.16.4.37. Wraith III Front Bumpers. On the first two Wraith cars the front bumpers made to our LeC.5386 had .8" more bow on the front of the bumper… | ||
| scan0013 | Arrangement for J. R. Eng. Co. to manufacture front bumpers for models 26-G-6 and 27-G-6. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Ev. at W. Copy to Rm. " " Rm. Rm/TD. Hn.5/MK.17.4.37. Front Bumpers. Your Ref: E/Ev.S/MN.16.4.37. We have arranged for the J. R. Eng. Co., whose address by the way from now on is Pound Lane,… | ||
| scan0014 | Design modification to the front bumpers for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 1023. To Hm. Copy to Dr. Rm. Rm/FD. E/Ev.1/MN.19.4.37. Re Front Bumpers - Wraith III. We regret that a modification to the design of the starting handle for the purposes of cheapening, has… | ||
| scan0015 | Modified design for the Wraith III front bumper. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1023 To BY. Copy to Dr. Rm. RHC. HPS. Pm/WD. E/Ev.3/MN.19.4.37. Wraith III Front Bumper. We send herewith LeC.5627 showing a modified design of Wraith III front bumper. The front bumper has… | ||
| scan0016 | Confirming an amended print for front bumpers has been sent to J. R. Engineering Co. to expedite despatch. | ||
| View original record | S/W..(Ev.) Copy to Da. " " Rm. " " Rm/Fp. 1023 Hn.6/MK.20.4.37. Front Bumpers, 26-G-6 and 27-G-6. Your Ref: E/Ev.1/MN.19.4.37. We have sent the J. R. Engineering Co. the amended Print No. LeC. 5627… | ||
| scan0017 | Confirming sales approval for the design and introduction of Bentley bumper overriders. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rep/No. Copy to Ber. Spr. Fm. B/Ev.4/M.27.4.37. Re: OVERRIDERS OF BUMPERS - BENTLEY. We have heard from Sales that they approve of the overriders for the Bentley bumpers to the design already… | ||
| scan0018 | Standardisation of parts report for a Bentley bumper bar with Wilmot Breedon over-rider. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (10H) 26074 2-11-36 WHK 24999 COMPLETED 6.5.37. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 16.4.37. Drawing No. X No. 1023. Description of Parts: BENTLEY BUMPER BAR WITH WILMOT BREEDON OVER-RIDER… | ||
| scan0019 | Standardisation of parts for a Bentley radiator with thermo-shutter. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Ref. No. X.1026 Date: 21.9.27 Drawing No. Description of Part: BENTLEY RADIATOR WITH THERMO-SHUTTER. OVEN-BAKE No. S.G.2017 Origin: REQUESTED BY SALES. Report of… | ||
| scan0020 | Broken Harmonic Stabiliser and the subsequent repair and testing. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/HFH/3/JAB. 13th May 1937. [Handwritten Notes: 44B 1023] To. Rm. GWH. 3. B. IV. Harmonic Stabiliser. During the run of II.5.37, it was discovered… | ||
| scan0021 | Standardisation of parts report for studs holding bob weights of a stabilising bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | 755B (10H) 88620 12-8-35 W.H.K. 2180a COMPLETED 30-6-37. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date: 24/2/37 (16.11.36 crossed out) X No. 1023 Drawing No. FB.2585 Description of Parts: Studs for holding… | ||
| scan0022 | Production schedule and tooling cost for a new bumper on the 'K' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Extra tool cost Nil. Could be brought on to production at approximately the 51st chassis in "K" series if new Bumper is then available. (29 delivered for "K" series at 18.2.37.) | ||
| scan0023 | Modification to the Bentley chassis front bumper centre stud and stabiliser weights. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/EJH. 1023 BY/HEB5/M.2.9.37. BENTLEY CHASSIS. FRONT BUMPERS - SEC:7008. MODIFIED CENTRE STUD(STABILISER WEIGHTS)IN ACCORDANCE WITH DRAWING Rm.285. Further to memo' BY/HEB8/M.24.6.37. will you… | ||
| scan0024 | Scheme for a Bentley 111 rear bumper and bracket, incorporating a pad for a D.W.S. portable jack. | ||
| View original record | 200B 1023 F. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. E. Dept. C. Rm. S. FS. DA.4/G.21.9.37. REAR BUMPER - BENTLEY 111. Herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.57 Rear Bumper and Bracket. Bentley 111. We have shown on… | ||
| scan0025 | Ordering six sets of front bumpers for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | ~~AHG/CAN~~ ~~C. Rowledge~~ ~~C. RBS~~ C. Rm/Grys. 1023 BY/HEB4/WB. 12.10.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS. FRONT BUMPERS - SEC:7008. In accordance with memo BY6/N. 7.10.37. will you please order up 6… | ||
| scan0026 | Request to obtain two sets of bumpers for vehicles 28.G.VI and 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. c. to Ev. 102 3 Rm/FD.14/JH.16.11.37. Will you please obtain 2 sets of bumpers for 28.G.VI. and 29.G.VI. respectively to LeC.5627 from J.R. Eng.Co. We require the bumpers for 28.G.VI.… | ||
| scan0027 | Requesting an order for front and rear bumpers for chassis LeC.5627 and LeC.5267, correcting a previous omission. | ||
| View original record | Hn. from Rm/FD. c. to Ev. 1023 Rm/FD.12/JH.17.11.37. With reference to my memo. of the 16th. Will you please order both front and rear bumpers to LeC.5627 and LeC.5267 respectively. The rear bumpers… | ||
| scan0028 | Standardisation of a rubber washer for securing lead weights in the bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (10H) 26074 2-11-36 WHK 24999 COMPLETED 3.12.37. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 14.6.37 X No. 1023. Drawing No. Rm.284/5. Description of Parts: RUBBER WASHER FOR SECURING LEAD WEIGHTS… | ||
| scan0029 | Bentley parts standardisation form detailing the estimated cost of new tools for the 'M' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Ref. No. 136/38 Date 2.9.38 Estimated cost of new tools ..... £3. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 101st. Chassis in "M" Series (without scrap) COLUMN… | ||
| scan0030 | Comparison of bump chassis characteristics and frame rigidity for the B.2, B.3, and Wraith III models. | ||
| View original record | LBS This requires consideration To Rm. from Ev. c. to By. Da. Rm/Les. Da/Ev.1/N.11.12.37. Dm 1023. B.3. Bump Chassis. ------------------- We understand the above chassis is being bumped on 3" cams,… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to Messrs Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming modifications for Bentley stabilising bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | 1023 December 23rd.1937. Rm/Les.5/AP. Messrs Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. For the attention of Mr. Stevenson. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our conversation of… | ||
| scan0032 | Covering order for 3 special Bentley Stabilising Bumpers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/WFH. 1023 Rm/Les.5/AP.23.12.37. Will you please send a covering order to Messrs Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., for 3 special Bentley Stabilising Bumpers referred to in our letter… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding stabilising bumpers, enclosing assembly drawing PD/EXP. 4366 for consideration. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST., PHONE: CENT. 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0034 | General assembly drawing for a stabilising bumper. | ||
| View original record | BADGE B2989-A BOLT 31-22 NUT 10-18 WASHER 12-19 SUB ASSY B.3011 BAR PD EXP 4366-A COVER B2670 CAP B2669 SUB ASSY STUD TOP WEIGHT BOTT WEIGHT RUBBER WASHER P2000 WASHER WASHERS H-68 BOTTOM CAP B. TOP… | ||
| scan0035 | Blueprint for a modified stabilising bumper. | ||
| View original record | ScD 315 SEE WILMOT BREEDEN DRAWING PD/EXP 4366 ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM 3 JAN 1938 DERBY. HOLE SIZE +0.0025 BOLT SIZE -0.0025 MODIFIED STABILISING BUMPER 3-1-38 BOWER ScD 315 | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a new stabiliser and an alternative number plate fixing. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.15/MH. 3rd. January 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern works, Camden Street, Birmingham, 1. For the attention of Mr. R.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter and the prints… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the procurement of Silicon Manganese Steel for Bentley springs and nickel steel for bumper studs. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST., PHONE: CENT. 8592 (12 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESden 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0038 | The supply of materials for Bentley bumper bars due to a supplier delay. | ||
| View original record | 1025 To HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.2/AP.4.1.38 BENTLEY BUMPER BARS We are trying to rush through 3 stabilising bumper bars of a cheaper type which we propose to use for M. series. As we find that… | ||
| scan0039 | Request to forward materials to Messrs Wilmot Breedon for producing Bentley II Bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To D/BP. from HPS/WSC. Rm/Les. HPS/WSC.25/BA.5.1.38. 0/52430. Bentley II Bumpers. Please forward to-day certain the following material to Messrs Wilmot Breedon, Eastern Works, Camden Street,… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing modifications to drawings for stabilising bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 130 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES)… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Limited confirming they are proceeding with an order for bumpers and enclosing relevant blueprints. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION We attempted to 'phone you this morning, re. these figures in your absence, and left a message with your assistant, saying, we are proceeding with these bumpers and if you have any… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. about prints for part numbers FW.1110 and FB.3184, and an urgent quotation. | ||
| View original record | xxx 2424 1023 Rm/Les.1/AP. January 8th.1937. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. For the attention of Mr.R.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, I am sending you another print of… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delay in manufacturing special bumpers under order 54502. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0044 | Continuation page of a letter from Wilmot Breeden Ltd. to Rolls Royce Ltd. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION (2). Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. 8th January 1938. and every effort will be made to complete same without any loss of time. Assuring you of our best attention to your requirements at… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. sending a further print of bumper bar FB.3184 and requesting prices for bumper bars and steering wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.3/MH. 13th. January 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, Birmingham, 1. For the attention of Mr.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, I am sending you a further print of the… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming they are proceeding with an estimate for front bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 102B ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to a supplier expressing astonishment at delays and requesting a firm delivery date for a sample bumper stabiliser. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les2/R. 20th January, 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1. (For the attention of Mr. R.P. Turner.) Dear Sirs, I have been quite astounded to hear… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter from a supplier regarding delays in the production of sample bumpers due to material machining difficulties. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST., PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) 1623 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a material specification for Silico Manganese Steel and arranging to fit a bumper. | ||
| View original record | 102-3 Rm/Les.10/MH. 25th. January 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden St., Birmingham, 1. For the attention of Mr.R.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, I am enclosing a copy of our material… | ||
| scan0050 | Confirming cost-saving changes to the Wilmot Breeden stabilising bumpers for the Bentley II. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Les. c. Da. c. Roy/Ms. c. HS. 1023 Rm/Les.5/MH.31.1.38. £1 14s 6 WILMOT BREEDEN STABILISING BUMPERS FOR BENTLEY II. This is to confirm that we have arranged with Mr.Breeden that 'M'… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the cost of a bumper bar and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.10/MH. 31st. January 1938. Messrs. J.R.Engineering Co. Ltd., Pound Lane, Willesden, London, N.W.11. For the attention of Mr.Ridlington. Dear Sirs, We have been investigating the cost of… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd regarding bumpers and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 JR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES… | ||
| scan0053 | Correspondence on Grand Hotel Sheffield letterhead arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: 21001. TELEGRAMS: GRANOTEL. GRAND HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.I. 1023 1-2-38 Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd Derby Dear Sirs, In reply to yours Ref. RM/LES.10/M.H. dated the 31st ulto. The writer will be… | ||
| scan0054 | Request to obtain a set of over-riders for fitting to bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.11/JH.2.2.38. Will you please obtain a set of over-riders 4 off for fitting to our bumpers to LeC. 5267/5627 from Messrs. J.R. Engineering Co.Ltd. Pound Lane,… | ||
| scan0055 | Telegram received by telephone concerning a Leslie Stabiliser arriving in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1023 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 5.9 Date 2.2.38 To Roycar By DB from Birmingham 4.50 9 Leslie Stabiliser arrive Derby 5.30 pm FROM Bumpers. THIS SHEET MUST BE… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter to supplier Wilmot Breeden Ltd. concerning samples, pricing, and an order for Bentley stabilisers and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Aes.5/MH. 3rd. February 1938. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, Birmingham, 1. Dear Mr. Breeden, We have received the first sample of the new… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter regarding the supply of a bumper, discussing cost, quality, price and delivery dates. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3rd. February 1938. you are ready to take the responsibility of supplying this bumper to us, it is not worth you making up samples. We are very anxious that something should be done to reduce the… | ||
| scan0058 | Diagrams showing two methods for the attachment of a U bolt to mainsprings. | ||
| View original record | 1023 NOTE POSITION OF SPLIT PIN, AND EXCESS LENGTH OF 'U' BOLT. VIEW SHEWING ATTACHMENT OF 'U' BOLT TO MAINSPRINGS AS PER SAMPLE BUMPER. VIEW SHEWING ATTACHMENT OF 'U' BOLT TO MAINSPRINGS, PREFERRED… | ||
| scan0059 | Comparing quotations from suppliers for the manufacture of bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Les. c. Hs. c. Roy. BUMPER BARS. Our present quotation for Wraith front Bumper bar FW.1110 from the J.R.Engineering Co. Ltd. is - £3-15s.-0d. for quantities of 100. £3-14s.-0d. for… | ||
| scan0060 | Outlining the advantages of purchasing the Wraith Bumper from supplier Ridlington. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Les.4/WH.8.2.38. Buying the Wraith Bumper from Ridlington at this state in the procedure has the following advantages - (1) No tool cost. (2) Present design is registered by Ridlington. (3) We… | ||
| scan0061 | To Mr. Mills regarding an order for bumper bars and the receipt of washers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Mr. Mills O.O. Rm/FD.10/JH.8.2.38. These bumper bars were ordered by Hn. - Sales One pair for 29.G.6. One pair for Sg's. car. ------------------ We have received the 24 washers from Zenith… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning the design, purchase, and pricing of car bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 February11th.1938 Rm/Les.9/AP. J.R.Engineering Co.Ltd., Pound Lane, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr.Ridlington, I am enclosing a print of a bumper FB.3613 which we want to buy complete with… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting confirmation of quoted prices for Bumper Bars and a steering wheel. | ||
| View original record | 1023 February 11th.1938 Rm/Les.10/AP. C.L.Breeden Esq., Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM 1. Dear Mr.Breeden, I should be very grateful if you would confirm the prices you… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of Bentley bumpers and samples of bumper end caps. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST, PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILlesden 7321(5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0065 | The supply of bumpers and over-riders for wide frame chassis, and an enquiry about fitting a heater. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 1023. Rm/FD.16/JH.14.2.38. With reference to bumpers for the first 6 production wide frame chassis. These have all been supplied but with the exception of the first chassis for Sg. the other… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. discussing design specifications for the FW.1110 bumper and over-riders. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.9/MH. 15th. February 1938. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Birmingham, 1. Dear Mr.Breeden, Thank you for confirming the figures for bumpers and the steering… | ||
| scan0067 | Page 2 of a letter to C.L. Breeden, Esq. arranging a convenient time to meet. | ||
| View original record | C.L.Breeden, Esq. -2- 15th. February 1938. Will you please let me know if Thursday or Friday would be convenient to you. Mr.Robotham is away until the end of this week and I expect he will be too busy… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a simplified specification for bumper bars to reduce cost. | ||
| View original record | 1023 February 15th.1938 Rm/Les.2/AP. Messrs.J.R.Engineering Co.Ltd., Pound Lane, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Mr.Ridlington, I had a talk with Mr. Sidgreaves concerning your bumper bars last night.… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd concerning alterations and pricing for the FW III0 Bumper. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. 1023 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 JR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES… | ||
| scan0070 | The supplier policy for bumper bars on Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | ROY. G. Hs. c. Rm/Les. 1023 BY.18/G.16.2.38. BUMPER BARS. I am in agreement with the recommendations made in Rm/Les.4/MH.8.2.38. If we make a change on an article we invariably have to bring the… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd acknowledging a request and promising a quotation and sample. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E.,M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. JR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 1623 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. concerning an upcoming meeting and bumper eye-roll specifications. | ||
| View original record | Body Locks 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN STREET. PHONE: CENT. 8592 (12 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to C.L. Breedon of Wilmot-Breedon Ltd. confirming a meeting and discussing bumper eye-rolls. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.14/JH. 21st. February, 1/38. C.L. Breedon Esq., Wilmot-Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Dear Mr. Breedon, I am looking forward to seeing you on Friday the 25th. at… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd clarifying a visit invitation for Mr. Leslie and Mr. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST., PHONE: CENT 8592 (12 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. enclosing prints for front wings and bumper bar eye-rolls. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.14/JH. 23rd. February, 1938. C.L. Breedon Esq., Wilmot Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Dear Mr. Breedon, I am enclosing a print of FW.1110 showing the contour of… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss outstanding matters. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. Eastern Works Birmingham 1 TELEPHONE CENTRAL 8592 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS "BUMPERS, B'HAM" MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 24th February 1938. J.A. Leslie Esq. Messrs. Rolls Royce… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to a supplier regarding quotations and samples for car bumpers and over-riders. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les.9/MH. 3rd. March 1938. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Mr.Breeden, I much enjoyed having a look round your excellent factory last week,… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding the dispatch of a sample Front Bumper, Type FW.1110. | ||
| View original record | 1023. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. Phone CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0079 | Decision to use a squared location for the Wraith III rear stabiliser levers instead of a splined attachment. | ||
| View original record | To. By & Rm.....From RHC/SB. [Handwritten initials: RB] REAR STABILISER - WRAITH III. [Handwritten: 1073] Referring to By/NS.1/G.23.2.38., it has finally been decided that the squared location for… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter urging for a quotation on a new sample bumper to replace FW.1110. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les2/R. 16th March, 1938. C.L. Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1. Dear Mr. Breeden, I should be very grateful if you could urge the… | ||
| scan0081 | Follow-up letter to J.R. Engineering Co., Ltd. regarding a previous correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Lesl/R. 16th March, 1938. 1023 J.R. Engineering Co.,Ltd., Pound Lane, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ridlington. Dear Sirs, We should be pleased to hear if you have any more… | ||
| scan0082 | Quotation letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. for Bumper No. FW.1110, including over-riders and a modified eye-rool. | ||
| View original record | 1023 TELEPHONE CENTRAL 8592 (12 LINES) Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. Eastern Works Birmingham 1 TELEGRAMS "BUMPERS, B'HAM" MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 17th March 1938. J.A. Leslie Esq. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0083 | Covering order for a sample bumper bar received from Messrs Wilmot-Breeden. | ||
| View original record | 1023. To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.2/AP.17.3.38 Will you please send a covering order to Messrs Wilmot-Breeden for one sample bumper bar FW.1110 1/2 This bumper bar has been received.… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd. regarding estimates, samples and enclosing blueprints. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. 1023 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 GENERAL ENGINEERS JR AUTO ACCESSORIES ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10.… | ||
| scan0085 | Quotation from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd for 1,000 chromium-plated spring bumpers with over-riders. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 J.R. ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10.… | ||
| scan0086 | Quotation from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd. for the supply of 500 J.R. Single Bar, Chromium Plated Spring Bumpers. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 GENERAL ENGINEERS JR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 AUTO ACCESSORIES JR/AK.… | ||
| scan0087 | Price comparison for Wraith bumper bars from different suppliers and specifications. | ||
| View original record | 109-3. Rm/Les.6/MH.18.3.38. WRAITH BUMPER BAR FW.1110. Badge but no over-riders. £3.15s.0d. for 100 } Ridlington. £3.14s.0d. for 500 } £2. 6s.0d. for 500 } Wilmot Breeden. Tool Cost £133.7s.10d. }… | ||
| scan0088 | Requesting a covering order for a bumper bar received from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1023 γ To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.5/MH.18.3.38. Will you please send a covering order to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. for one Bumper bar FB.3628. This bumper has been received. Order No. 52441.… | ||
| scan0089 | Price summary and comparison for different suppliers of the Wraith front bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm/Les. c. Hs. c. By. c. Roy. 1023. Rm/Les.6/MH.26.3.38. WRAITH FRONT BUMPER BAR FW.1110. The following is a summary of the price reduction of Wraith front Bumper. Bumpers with R.R. badge… | ||
| scan0090 | Supply, quality, and design of front and rear bumpers from different manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | -2- The eye-roll bumper made by Ridlington has the type of over-riders now used on R.R. cars and has a more elaborate type of fixing for the caps on the eye-rolls. We have been over Wilmot-Breeden's… | ||
| scan0091 | Design and suitability of a front bumper bar and its over-riders. | ||
| View original record | 1023 664 S/W To Rm/Les. from Sg. Copy to Hs.BY.Roy. (Handwritten and struck through) Front Bumper Bar on WXA-1. Sg13/E31.3.38 Referring to Rm/Les.6/MH.26.3.38, this note came through, not marked… | ||
| scan0092 | Costs and specifications for a Wraith front bumper bar, comparing Ridlington and Wilmot-Breeden models. | ||
| View original record | bbtf To Sg. from Rm/Les. SECRET. Rm/Les.7/AP.1.4.38 WRAITH FRONT BUMPER BAR. 1023. Re your Sg.13E./31.3.38. We hope to be able to show you a Ridlington bumper made to a similar specification as the… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd regarding the dispatch of sample bumpers and quotations. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. JR/AK. J.R. ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 1623 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN… | ||
| scan0094 | Sending a front bumper bar on loan to Mr. Finney at Park, Ward Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1028. D/BP. from Rm/Les. c. G/Mt. Rm/Les.3/AP.6.4.38 We are sending into the Stores a front bumper bar FB.3613 for despatch to Mr.Finney C/O Park, Ward Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter to Mr. Finney of Messrs Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a front bumper bar for a long wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL c Da/EV 1023- April 6th.1938 Rm/Les.4/AP. - Finney Esq., - Messrs Park, Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10 Dear Mr.Finney, We are despatching to you a front bumper… | ||
| scan0096 | New type bumper stabiliser for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | 1623 . To By. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.4/AP.8.4.38 New Type Bumper Stabiliser for Bentley III. In order to facilitate Wilmot-Breedens with the delivery of these bumpers we have agreed that the distance… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming modifications to Bentley A type stabilisers and discussing bumper delivery schedules. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Les.2/MH. 8th. April 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.Blair. Dear Sirs, Referring to yesterday's and to-day's telephone… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter from a supplier confirming an arrangement for manufacturing parts and discussing material specifications. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT. 8641 (18 LINES) 1023. LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321(5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0099 | Cancelled order form for 370 Distance Pieces from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN STREET. PHONE: CENT. 8641 (18 LINES) ORDER WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD MOTOR ACCESSORY ENGINEERS LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION: SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD NORTH… | ||
| scan0100 | List of nine conditions under which an order is placed, from the reverse of an order form. | ||
| View original record | ORDER WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD Conditions under which this Order is placed. 1. All goods to be forwarded, carriage paid, to the address stated, or any equivalent destination. 2. Cases to be supplied free,… | ||
| scan0101 | The specifications for the Bentley 50 front bumper and town driving lamps. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. (4) Rm. Rm/PD. Huy Les. De/JP. De/EV. 1023. DA.1/G.8.4.38. LES BENTLEY 50. FRONT BUMPER AND TOWN DRIVING LAMPS. We send herewith PD.143 showing the B.50 front bumper, and the support for the… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the production of Distance Piece No.B.3829. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Rm/Les.5/MH. 9th. April 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.Blair. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 8th. inst.… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from a supplier discussing part assembly arrangements, substitutions, and an order cancellation. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESBEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Limited regarding a delivery promise for bumpers and price adjustments. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited. 11th April,1938. (2) The writer is passing this information over to our Works and will see that you get a definite promise for delivery of completely… | ||
| scan0105 | Registered design, ownership, and pricing of over-riders for bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1023. W/S - Hn, Rm/Les.10/JH.11.4.38. Over-riders of Bumper Bars. We find that the over-rider used on bumpers on R.R. cars is a registered design belonging to Ridlington. Da/Ev. tells me that… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from solicitors providing legal advice on a bumper overrider design and potential infringement. | ||
| View original record | CLAREMONT, HAYNES & CO - SOLICITORS. COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS. TELEGRAMS: AORTA, WESTCENT, LONDON. TELEPHONES: HOLBORN 8811 (4 LINES). H.L.STUART. G.H.R.TILDESLEY, LL.B. F.C.CHAMPNEYS. Handwritten:… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter discussing a proposed design alteration for bumpers and side elevation view. | ||
| View original record | -2- 11th April 1938 you thought possible. Even so, as we have said, if such dished members so attached to bumpers are not new then probably a quite small alteration such as you propose to make would… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding price reductions for modifications to Bentley 'A' type stabilisers and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST. PHONE: CENT. 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0109 | The design and sourcing of bumper over-riders and future orders. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 1023 . Wn S/W. (Stamp: RECEIVED APR 13 1938) HnlO/AH.12.4.38. Over-riders of Bumper Bars Rm/Les.10/JH.11.4.38. ------- The over-rider was developed as a result of several interviews we had… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming price reductions for Bentley 'A' bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 c. Roy/Ms. Rm/Les.C/MH. 20th. April 1938. Messrs.Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.W.G.Blakey. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0111 | Production and design of bumper over-riders with external suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 SECRET. W/S. Hn. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les1/R.21.4.38. BUMPER OVER-RIDERS. Re your Hn10/AH.12.4.38. We should be very interested to hear Ridlington's comments to Wilmot-Breeden producing the R.R.… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter confirming the price of Bentley 'A' Stabilisers and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST, PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESBEN 7337 (4 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd. chasing the delivery of a sample bumper. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS J. RIDLINGTON, M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Auto.E. A. M. RIDLINGTON. 1023 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 0054-5 J R ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES POUND LANE WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter to J.R. Engineering Co., Ltd. regarding a delay in sending a sample bumper. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm/Les6/R. 29th April, 1938. The J.R. Engineering Co.,Ltd., Pound Lane, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ridlington. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 27th instant. I… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from Cornercroft Ltd. to Mr. Rowbotham regarding a patent specification for Bumper Bars. | ||
| View original record | CAPT. W. F. STRICKLAND, M.P., CHAIRMAN. NORMAN RYCROFT JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS. HUGH WYLIE, C.A. J. ALAN CORNER CORNERCROFT LTD. TRADE ACE MARK ACE WORKS • QUEEN VICTORIA RD., COVENTRY. TELEPHONES:… | ||
| scan0116 | Page 2 of a letter from Cornercroft Limited regarding a proposed bumper design. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION -2- CORNERCROFT LIMITED The idea was to provide a bumper that would do its job and at the same time present a good appearance. You will notice that it is proposed to form the front bar of… | ||
| scan0117 | Patent specification for improvements to motor vehicle bumpers. | ||
| View original record | PATENT SPECIFICATION Application Date : Aug. 16, 1935. No. 23024/35. 461,283 Complete Specification Left : Aug. 14, 1936. Complete Specification Accepted : Feb. 15, 1937. PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION… | ||
| scan0118 | Complete specification drawings for a pivotal connection or damper mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 461,283 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 1 SHEET [This Drawing is a reproduction of the Original on a reduced scale.] Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Drawing annotations: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h,… | ||
| scan0119 | Drawing of a front bumper showing front, rear, and cross-section views. | ||
| View original record | FRONT VIEW, SECTION OF FRONT BAR, REAR VIEW | ||
| scan0120 | Requesting the fabrication of two strengthening rings for Bentley III rebound buffers due to frequent failures. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/IMW. Rm/AFM.13/MH.11.5.38. BENTLEY III REBOUND BUFFERS. These fail rather easily on the bump chassis. Will you please make two S/M strengthening rings shown in sketch… | ||
| scan0121 | Correspondence with Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of Wraith bumper bars and wheel covers. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 1023 also 1375 Rm/Les.14/JH.16.5.38, GOODS FOR WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD. WRAITH BUMPER BARS. I am very pleased that you have been so successful with Mr. Ridlington concerning our standard… | ||
| scan0122 | Scheme for mounting rear bumpers on the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | BY/HS. c. Rm. F.DODD 1023. DA.8/G.19.5.38. WRAITH 111 - REAR BUMPERS. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.672 Mounting for Rear Bumper. The above scheme shews a channel section strut… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. concerning the machining of a Bentley Type 'A' Stabilising Bumper. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST, PHONE: CENT 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0124 | Request to manufacture and test a set of rear bumper support brackets for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 1023 Rm/PD.15/JH.25.5.38. WRAITH III REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS. Will you please have a set of rear bumper support brackets made to FCD.672. These should be tried on any Wraith available for… | ||
| scan0125 | Requesting a test for a rear bumper scheme on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 1023 To Rm.. from Ev. Da/Ev.5/N.27.5.38. Re: Rear Bumpers - Wraith. We would be glad if you could arrange to test for us as soon as possible, the scheme for a rear bumper on the Wraith having… | ||
| scan0126 | Secret memo regarding a revised rear bumper support for the Wraith model, including blueprints and a request for testing. | ||
| View original record | To W/S.Hn. from Da/Ev. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. c. to He/Les. Secret. Da/Ev.4/N.27.5.38. Re: Rear Bumpers - Wraith. As already promised to you, we have made a revised bumper support… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. regarding failures of Bentley 'A' stabiliser spring plates and requesting a cost for 50 pairs of additional plates. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.7/MH. 28th. May 1938. Messrs.Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.C.H.Stephenson. Dear Sirs, we have experienced one… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming no objection to the centre drilling of a Bentley 'A' stabiliser stud. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.4/MH. 28th. May 1938. Messrs.Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.R.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the price of parts for Bentley 'A' Stabiliser Springs. | ||
| View original record | 1023 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO HEAD OFFICES, CAMDEN ST., PHONE: CENT. 8641 (18 LINES) LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD, NORTH ACTON, N. W. 10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS:… | ||
| scan0130 | Handover and fitting of bumpers for the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Hn. c. to LA. Rm/FD10/JH.31.5.38. WRAITH BUMPERS. We have handed over 4 sets of bumpers to LA. (front and rear) we originally had 6 sets for the production Wraith, the other 2 sets are fitted… | ||
| scan0131 | New rear bumper design for B.50 and B.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Da... from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. c. to Hs/Les. Da/Ev.3/N.1.6.38. Re: Bumpers for B.50 and B.III. --------------------------------- We send herewith a scheme for the rear bumper for B.50… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the supply and pricing of bumpers for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1023 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Les4/R. 1st June, 1938. C.L. Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, BIRMINGHAM. 1. Dear Mr. Breeden, Thank you very much for your letter of 31st… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding reinforcing spring plates and number plate fixing brackets, requesting a cost for 50 sets. | ||
| View original record | 1023 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Les3/R. 1st June, 1938. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM. 1. (For the attention of Mr. R.P. Turner.) Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0134 | Confirming an agreement to increase the width of all new Wraith bumpers by 3.000 inches. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Roy/Les. c. to Da/Ev. Rm/FD.4/JH.10.6.38. WRAITH BUMPERS. This is to confirm our conversation of this morning with EV. when it was agreed that all new Wraith bumpers should be increased in width… | ||
| scan0135 | Design and testing of back bumpers for a wide frame 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | Hn. c. Dr. c. Rm. c. Rm/FP. c. ROY/Lest c. De/Ev 1023 DA.9/G.16.6.38. BACK BUMPERS FOR WIDE FRAME - 25/30. ? Replying to your Hn.5/AH.9.6.38, it was agreed while you were in Derby that we could not… | ||
| scan0136 | Challenges of fitting rear bumpers and jacks on B.III, B.50, and Silver Wraith models due to variations in coachwork overhang. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Da... from Ev. c. By. c. Rm. c. Roy/Les. c. DA/JD. SECRET A.F.M. Da/Ev.2/N.18.6.38. Re: Rear Bumper Fixings - B.III. & B.50, and Silver Wraith. As the coachwork of B.III and Silver Wraith will… | ||
| scan0137 | Design of back bumpers for a wide frame chassis, awaiting test results and sample bodies. | ||
| View original record | S/W D? c. to...BY c. to...Rm c. to...Rm/FD c. to...ROY/Les c. to...Da/Ev 1023? Hnl/AH.28.6.38. ---- Back Bumpers for Wide Frame - 25/30 DA.9/G.16.6.38. ? ---- We note all you write. Presumably we… | ||
| scan0138 | Scheme detailing the modification to the front bumper bracket for attaching portable hydraulic jacks to Bentley 3 and 50 models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. 1023 DA.13/G.1.7.38. BENTLEY 3 and 50. FRONT CROSSMEMBER. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.749 Modification to Front Bumper Bracket. The above scheme shews the method… | ||
| scan0139 | Scheme for a temporary rear bumper anti-dither device for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. 1023 c. Rm. ------- DA.11/G.1.7.38. FD WRAITH 111. REAR BUMPER. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.773 Rear Bumper Anti-Dither Device. The above scheme shows a simple rubber… | ||
| scan0140 | The successful testing of rear bumper extensions for 'dither' on an experimental Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 1023? 627 To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Roy/Les. c. to Hn. Rm/FD.10/JH.4.7.38. BACK BUMPERS OF WIDE FRAME 25/30 to FOD.672. The rear bumper extensions have been rigged up and tested for "dither"… | ||
| scan0141 | Request to prepare scheme FCD.773 for a Wraith III rear bumper anti-dither device for testing with extended arms. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To HPS. Rm/FD.11/JH.15.7.38. WRAITH III REAR BUMPER. Will you please have scheme FCD.773 rear bumper anti Dither Device, prepared to try out with the extended arms. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0142 | Rebound front buffers for Bentley III & 50 models, specifically their hardness and fitment. | ||
| View original record | To By/Hs c. to HPS. 1023 Rm/AFM.8/JH.18.8.38. BENTLEY III & 50 REBOUND FRONT BUFFERS. The only buffers that stand up on the Bump test are similar to Gw.2042 but in 45 durometer hardness. We are… | ||
| scan0143 | Scheme detailing the modified rear bumper mounting for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS C. Rm. DA.5/G.9.9.38. 1023 WRAITH 111. REAR BUMPERS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.841 Modified Rear Bumper Mounting. The above scheme shews the rear bumper support set… | ||
| scan0144 | Order for front and rear bump buffers and highlighting a logistics issue with distribution from stores. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Roy. c. to Roy/Tes. c. to HP/W.Butterworth. Rm/AFm.20/JH.15.9.38. BUMP BUFFERS B.III. Will you please order - 12 Buffers FB.3903 (front) & 12 Buffers FB.3594 (rear) in 40 - 45 durometer… | ||
| scan0145 | Design, interchangeability, and ordering of bumpers for various car models. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Ev. c. Rm. Da/JD. c. Rm/FD. Roy/Les. 1023 Da/Ev.3/N. 1.11.38. Re: Bumpers. --------- Originally B.3. and B.50 had identical tracks and used the same front and rear bumpers. Now the B.50… | ||
| scan0146 | Design and experimental instruction for a new front bumper for the Bentley 50. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Dm/ID. c. Ds/Rv. 1023 DA.16/G.15.11.38. PRM BENTLEY 50. FRONT BUMPER. Please receive herewith F.CD.1013 showing the Front Bumper and Brackets. This bumper is generally similar to that… | ||
| scan0147 | Proposal for the rear bumper and brackets for the Bentley 50, including frame modifications. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/Ev c. Da/JD. 1023 DA.19/G.16.11.38. ARM BENTLEY 50. REAR BUMPERS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1020 Rear Bumper and Brackets. The above scheme shews the… | ||
| scan0148 | Correct bumper part numbers for various experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Rm.. from Da/Ev. c. Da. c. Rm/Std. c. Rm/RC. c. Rm/FD. c. BY/RD. c. Da/JD. 1023 Copy taken for Roy Hives LCS Please return Da/Ev4/N.4.1.39. Re: Bumpers for Experimental Cars. Although we have… | ||
| scan0149 | Requesting an alteration to the design of the Bentley V front buffer and housing. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To By/Ald. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.18/JH.11.1.39. BENTLEY V FRONT BUFFER. We have submitted to you two drawings FB.3903, 3384 showing the front buffer and housing of the above chassis. Will you… | ||
| scan0150 | Testing a Wilmot Breedon stabilising bumper on the Wraith III to fix scuttle jellying issues in certain body types. | ||
| View original record | To Da... from Ev. c.c. By. Hm. Rm/AFM. c. LA. Roy/Les. 1023 Da/Ev.15/N.26.1.39. Wilmot Breedon Stabilising Bumper, Wraith III. On PD.365 herewith we shew a stabilising bumper for Wraith III. We have… | ||
| scan0151 | Scheme for Bentley 5 rear bumpers for Wormal wings, requesting 50 sets from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | 1023 BY/NS. c. to Rm. c. to ROY/Les. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Da/JD. DA.10/G.1.2.39. BENTLEY 5. REAR BUMPERS. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- PD.346 Rear Bumper Wormal Wings. The above scheme… | ||
| scan0152 | Scheme for a rear bumper suitable for special wing shapes on Bentley 5.11 and 12-B-5 cars. | ||
| View original record | K-D BY/NS. 1023 c. Rm. c. ROY/Les. c. Da/JD. DA.15/G.1.2.39. BENTLEY 5. 11 and 12-B-5. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- PD.347 Rear Bumper - Special Wings. The above scheme shews a rear… | ||
| scan0153 | Lighter bumper bar design for the 'Ripple' model and other rationalised cars. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To By. from Rm/Gry. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. By/NS. Rm/Gry.7/MH.18.4.39. BUMPER BARS. The B.V. bumper is considered too heavy for "Ripple". A bumper dimensioned as shown will save 10 lbs. per car.… | ||
| scan0154 | Specification and instruction memo for front stabiliser components and their fitting. | ||
| View original record | 1023. To HPS. from Rm/IMW. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/wym. c. Rm/AFM. Rm/IMW.5/MH.6.6.39. B.V., B.50, W.80. SECTION 7166 - LOP.FB.3999. FRONT STABILISER. FB.4744 .750" Roll rod for production in S/SLM. 1 off.… | ||
| scan0155 | Directive to fit a rod and correct links to create a standard B.V. representing production. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/IMW.5/MH.6.6.39. (4) Fit a rod to FB.4744 or FB.4745 and correct links to 12.B.V. so that we have a standard B.V. representing production. Will AFM., FD. and Wym. please co-operate in making… | ||
| scan0156 | Requesting designs and costings for new, more elegant car bumpers while using existing sections. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Les. Rm. Da. Da/JD. F. DODD. Da/Ev.28/N.27.6.39. Re: Bumpers. We are anxious to make some designs of new bumpers, of a more elegant design, but realise that for reasons of cost, we must use an… | ||
| scan0157 | Starting handle, front bumper, and apron for the Silver Dawn and Silver Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Da..... from Ev. Rm Rm/FD. Da/JD. Da/Ev.3/N.8.7.39. Starting Handle & Front Bumper - Silver Dawn and Silver Wraith. ------------------------------------------------ Attach hereto is PD.465… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter to a supplier requesting input on a bumper bar sketch and support spring design. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Rm.1/MH. 15th. December, 1939. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Breeden, I send you herewith PL.70, a sketch of the bumper bar.… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing a bumper bar sketch and a Bendix hydraulic torque converter. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM". WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 18th December 1939. A. Robotham Esq. Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter discussing a device of interest to the Air Ministry and arranging a meeting for the sender's son. | ||
| View original record | A. Robotham Esq. 2. 18th December 1939. the disadvantages when it was presented in the States. At the moment the Air Ministry is interested in this device, and therefore the possibilities of making up… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing production considerations for a sample bumper. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD L O N D O N, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS Nº 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. providing design feedback on attaching a spring to a bar. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION Page 2. 2. The attachment of the spring to the bar by means of a distance piece welded to the inner surface of the bar, is one which we do not favour as there is always a tendency to… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a drawing of a bumper bar for approval. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm.15/MH. 21st. December, 1939. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Breeden, Many thanks for your letter of 18th. December. If you would submit a… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to Mr. R.P. Turner of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm.16/MH. 21st. December, 1939. R.P.Turner, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Mr. Turner, I have had another letter from Mr.Breeden which refers… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delayed letter and a forthcoming drawing. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W. 10 PHONE: WILLES DEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing bumper design recommendations and enclosing blueprint PDEXP.6178. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLES DEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0167 | The 'Ripplet front Bumper', comparing the Wilmot-Breeden design with an in-house scheme. | ||
| View original record | 1023 1022 To Rm. from Ev. Ev.2/9.1.40. re Ripplet front Bumper. We have examined the Wilmot-Breeden design in conjunction with our own scheme, and find that there is no real difference between the… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. approving a bumper bar drawing with the exception of the bolt heads. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm.14/JH. 10th. January, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM.1. Dear Sirs, With the exception of the small bolt heads on the over-rider and spring strip we… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. acknowledging a request and arranging for Beetle Bolts and a sample pair of Bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLES D EN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. clarifying the design of sample bars following a telephonic conversation. | ||
| View original record | 1028 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0171 | Note concerning bumper bars and body hardware from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. Rm.3/Mk. 14/2/40. Re Bumper Bars & body Hardware file 1021. | ||
| scan0172 | To C.H. Breeden regarding bumper bars, hydraulic torque converter and body hardware. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Rm. C.H. Breeden Esq. 17th. Feb. 1940. Re bumper bars, hydraulic torque converter + body hardware file 1021 | ||
| scan0173 | Correspondence from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding two hand-made special sample front bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS,PHONE,LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter concerning the supply of oil cooler elements and the design of a bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | 1023. +1021. Rm.6/MH. 4th. March, 1940. C.L.Breeden, Esq., Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. Dear Breeden, Thank you for your letter of February 28th. - file… | ||
| scan0175 | Page 2 of a letter to C.L. Breeden regarding the finish of a hand-produced sample versus a mass-produced article. | ||
| View original record | C.L.Breeden, Esq. -2- 4th. March, 1940. I suppose you do not expect the finish of a hand produced sample to approach that which you can obtain on the mass-produced article, but of course, this… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing issues with a bumper bar sample and enquiring about a Harrison oil cooler. | ||
| View original record | Rm for file E.g. 1023. See WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM." EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 7th March 1940. W.A. Robotham… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the design and construction of special sample front bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023. LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD L O N D O N, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7… | ||
| scan0178 | Requesting information about the motif used on the centre of bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | 1023 W/S. To Hn. from Rm. Rm.21/MH.7.3.40. Could you please let me have the motif which you use for the centre of the bumper bars on Rolls-Royce cars ? Rm. | ||
| scan0179 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the design and production of special sample front bumpers. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD L O N D O N, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLES DEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7… | ||
| scan0180 | Cover note from Rm to Ev regarding a copy of Breeden's latest drawings and the company's reply. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Ev. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.11.3T40. Here is a copy of Breeden's latest together with drawings and our reply. Rm. | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding special sample front bumpers and their associated blueprints. | ||
| View original record | WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD. Eastern Works, Camden Street, Birmingham 1. 9th. March, 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. ATTENTION W.A.ROBOTHAM, ESQ. Dear Sirs, SPECIAL SAMPLE FRONT BUMPERS B.L.70. Further… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the design and finish of bumper components for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | c. Ev. Rm.5/MH. 11th. March, 1940. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM, 1. For the attention of Mr.R.P.Turner. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 9th. March.… | ||
| scan0183 | The supply and historical fitting of 'R-R' bumper motifs. | ||
| View original record | 1023 S/W. Rm. Hn2/ES.11.3.40. Bumper Motifs - Rm2/MH.7.3.40. Neither we nor N. have in stock one of the motifs for which you ask, but I have been able to arrange for one to be posted to you personally… | ||
| scan0184 | To stores confirming the receipt of one bumper motif by post. | ||
| View original record | 1023. Stores. Rm.17/ML.13.3.40. Please note that we have received one bumper motif by post. Rm. | ||
| scan0185 | Brief memo acknowledging the receipt of a bumper motif. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn. 1023 Rm.1/ML.13.3.40. BUMPER MOTIF. Thank you for Hn.2/ES.11.3.40. together with motif. Rm. | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. regarding a motif for a V-shaped bumper bar. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Rm.2/ML. 13.3.40. Messrs Wilmot Breedon.Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street. Birmingham.1. Dear Breedon, Herewith a motif which has been used for the centre of the bumper bar. It will not be very… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing a drawing for a component featuring a central badge. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0188 | Design for a starting handle and front bumper brackets for the Ripplet 2.R.2 model. | ||
| View original record | 1023 $1022 To Rm. c. to Ev/HH. Ev.9/JH.19.3.40. re Starting Handle and Front Bumper Brackets Ripplet 2.R.2. We attach herewith two prints of PL.152. showing the starting handle and the modified front… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. proposing a design for special front bumpers with an accompanying drawing. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0190 | Critique of a new bumper bar design from Wilmot Breedon, suggesting layout improvements. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Ev. Rm.5/ML.21.3.40. BUMPER BARS. Attached is Wilmot Breedons latest drawing of a bumper bar, together with a copy of their letter. The only criticism I have to offer is that the overriders may… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter from Wilmot Breeden Ltd. detailing a proposal for special front bumpers and associated blueprint drawings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Wilmot Breeden Ltd., Rm. 19.3.40. Dear Sirs, SPECIAL FRONT BUMPERS. P.L.70. Further to our letter of the 18th. inst. and our telephonic conversation of this afternoon, we have pleasure in… | ||
| scan0192 | Blueprint drawing of a front bumper, including details of the centre badge and over-rider. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, DETAIL OF CENTRE BADGE, 4 BSF, VIEW OF BUMPER BLADE, SECTION OF OVER-RIDER ON ℰ, WELD, 13 S.W.G .092, 15/16 WIDE, 280 R. APPROX, 70 R APPROX, 64 1/2 OVERALL, 48 Crs, SPRING SECTION B296,… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing the design and attachment method for bumpers and overriders. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESDEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) & PRIVATE… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from C.H. Stephenson to W.A. Rowbotham enclosing a copy of a mislaid drawing. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION W.A.Rowbotham, Esq. 5th., April, 1940. Perhaps you will let me know what you think of the scheme and I am only sorry that I did not show you the drawing when you were at the works. In… | ||
| scan0195 | Design and manufacture of a bumper bar with overriders and a central motif. | ||
| View original record | 1023 Ev. from Rm. Rm.9/ML.9.4.40. Attached is a copy of a letter from Stephenson and my reply to it. I still think that we should get out the most attractive design that we can with very narrow… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter to Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd. discussing hydrogen brazing tests and the design of bumper bar overriders. | ||
| View original record | Rm.S/ML. 9.4.40. C.H.Stephenson,Esq., Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd., Eastern Works, Camden Street. Birmingham. 1. Dear Mr. Stephenson, Thank you for your letter of the 5th. April. I believe that we must… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding experiments with copper-brazing bumper bar sections. | ||
| View original record | 1023 LONDON OFFICE & FITTING STATION SUNBEAM ROAD, CHASE ROAD LONDON, N.W.10 PHONE: WILLESEN 7321 (5 LINES) GRAMS: WILBUMPERS, PHONE, LONDON WORKS No 4 TYSELEY PHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1662 (7 LINES) &… | ||
| scan0198 | Instructions for the fitment of a front stabiliser to a LH Silver Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1023 To Rm. C to Ev. Rm/HH 4/18.4.40. LH. Silver Phantom. Front Stabiliser-.Sec. 7166. In accordance with Specification. Kindly instruct the following existing LOP for fitment to the above chassis:-… | ||
| scan0199 | Proposed front bumper design for the 'Myth' model and requesting a dimensional change. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Ev/JD. c.c. Ev. Rm/HH Rm/EAG Ev/JD.3/RH.2.7.41. 1023 MYTH. FRONT BUMPER. PL.694 - We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of Front Bumper. The above scheme shows the proposed design of… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to Wilmot-Breeden regarding the design of steering wheels and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | Chassis. c. to Rm. Ev. Rm/FJH. Rm/HH. Rm/Wym. 1023 Ev/JD.1/JH. 16th. November, 1941. Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, For the attention of Mr. Breeden. Dear Sirs, Steering Wheels & Bumpers. During Mr. Spicers… | ||
| scan0201 | Improvements to the wheel nuts and discs for the Bentley 50. | ||
| View original record | To BY... from Rm/GWH. c. Rm. Rm/GWH.27/N.25.8.38. Bentley 50. I have noticed that the road wheels are being held in position by studs and nuts. The nuts I notice have been designed so that they have… | ||
| scan0202 | Production status of a broaching fixture for Bentley Rear Hubs and a chamfering fixture for 25/30-HP pistons. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm/GWH........From RHC. RHC.2/MC.31.8.38. With reference to Rm/GWH.4/N.29.8.38., the broaching fixture for Bentley Rear Hubs is in hand and the broaches on order. No delivery promise has been… | ||
| scan0203 | The results of a census of Bentley cars to count those fitted with discs. | ||
| View original record | K/W....Rm. GWH. Pk/KC/DB/1.9.38. re: BENTLEYS, [REDACTED] a census carried out from 26.8.38 to date. I have examined one hundred and three cars, of which fifty-five were fitted with discs, forty-eight… | ||
| scan0204 | The decision to stop fitting propellor shaft dampers on 4¼-litre Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | W/K. To GWH. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.18/MH.18.7.38. DEPOT SHEET Hd.326. According to this Depot Sheet it has been decided to stop fitting prop. shaft dampers on all 4¼-litre Bentleys. This was presumably… | ||
| scan0205 | Revised fits for needle bearings on Bentley propeller shafts. | ||
| View original record | Rm. GWH (K). [GWH is struck through] BY/NS.20/G.9.12.37. BENTLEY - PROPELLER SHAFTS. RE: MEMO Rm/GWH.2/N.19.11.37. We issued to the Drawing Office under memo BY/NS.3/G.4.10.37. some revised fits for… | ||
| scan0206 | Issues with a Bentley Propeller Shaft, including machining errors and hardness testing. | ||
| View original record | GWH. BY/Mtn8/N.24.11.37. Bentley - Propeller Shaft. Referring to your memo Rm/GWH.16/N.22.11.37, GB.2311 was produced in order to reduce the possibility of "Picking up" taking place between the ends… | ||
| scan0207 | Part number change and Brinell testing for a Bentley propeller shaft pin. | ||
| View original record | File Copy To BY/Mtn... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.16/N.22.11.37. Bentley - Propeller Shaft. Will you please look into the question why the piece number for the pin in the trunnion front of the propeller… | ||
| scan0208 | Issues with propeller shaft needle bearings digging into pins due to being fitted too tightly. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.2/N.19.11.37. Propeller Shaft Needle Bearings. We very often find bearings where the needle rollers have dug into the pins GB.907 and GB.2311. Kingsbury have found on their… | ||
| scan0209 | Faulty spindle from a Bentley propellor shaft's rear mechanic joint. | ||
| View original record | K/W. By. Mx. Rm. KINGSBURY. Rm/GWH/DPB/10.8.37. BENTLEY PROPELLOR SHAFT. --------------------- I am forwarding to you a spindle taken out of the rear mechanic joint which has been badly pitted by the… | ||
| scan0210 | Modification to the bumper stud design for easier replacement after a collision. | ||
| View original record | K/W.........RMGWH. Pk/Kc/DMC/26.8.37. Bumper Studs. Piece No. FB 2337. ----------------------- A case has arisen today where possibly a modification to the standardisation sheet would assist us… | ||
| scan0211 | The design of Bentley Bumper Studs. | ||
| View original record | W/K - PK/KC. Rm/GWH.20/JH.27.8.37. Bentley Bumper Studs. 26.8.37. With reference to your memo. ref. PK/KC/DMC/ This matter has been taken up with By. and for future design he sees no reason why the… | ||
| scan0212 | Modification to Bentley electrical wiring for accessibility when dismantling the front engine suspension. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Rm. c. to Mx. Rm/GWH.8/JH.27.8.37 BENTLEY. Modification in electrical wiring for accessibility when dismantling front engine suspension (Depot Service). As pointed out to By/RD. the… | ||
| scan0213 | Starting difficulties with 4¼-litre Bentleys and the recommendation of using thin oils. | ||
| View original record | W/K Pk. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Ey. c. Mx. c. GWH. Rml/R.5.1.38. STARTING 4¼-LITRE BENTLEYS. Mr. Vandervell, who has a Bentley car, was up here yesterday, and he said that quite recently he had helped to… | ||
| scan0214 | Two test schemes for Breeden Stabilizer Bumpers on a 4¼ Litre Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH. BY.1/G.3.11.36. 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS - B.242-GA. & B.115-GP. RE: BREEDEN STABILIZER BUMPERS - Hd/SB.9/HR.31.10.36. There are two schemes under test :- (a). Making the lead weight in… | ||
| scan0215 | Design flaws, rattles, and friction issues with a bumper bar assembly. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Rm. G.W.H Paris. Copy to F.J.H. 26.8.36. Bumper Bar. Many thanks for getting interested in the weights question. Troubles are galore with rattles and still we do not seem to get any… | ||
| scan0216 | Customer complaints regarding a rattling Wilmot-Breeden Bumper on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Ha/GWH./5/JAB. 18.8.36 To. E. C. By. c. Hs/Rm. CUSTOMERS' COMPLAINTS. BENTLEY. Wilmot-Breeden Bumper. I examined the latest scheme sent out to Paris of the reinforced centre bolt and the taper pin… | ||
| scan0217 | Proposal to fit and test improved bumper studs on a Bentley chassis experiencing failures. | ||
| View original record | c. Ha/Rm. c. Hc/GWH. BY.11/G.7.8.36. RE: FB.2583 - BUMPER STUDS FOR BENTLEY CHASSIS. Referring to Sr./VA.4/ET.31.7.36. we would like you to fit two sets of the studs to chassis which have previously… | ||
| scan0218 | Failures and potential improvements for Wilmot Breeden bumpers. | ||
| View original record | Hs/GWH. Hs/Rm. H.I. E. c. BY/HBB. BY.1/G.26.8.36. WILMOT BREEDEN BUMPERS. ---------------------- With reference to paragraph 10 of Hs/GWH.3/JAB.18.8.36. and dealing particularly with the two points… | ||