Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Broken crankshaft and other engine damage on an 8-HP Rover car. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Ev. c. to Hs. X. 3531 Evl/Mll.8.22. RE. 8-HP ROVER - LC.82886 - X.3531 The crankshaft of the above car broke on Tuesday last the 8th. inst., whilst in Derby visiting the Works. It is now… | ||
| scan0002 | Requesting instructions for the return of a non-runnable 8 HP Rover car to the Rover Co. | ||
| View original record | BP. from Hs. X353/ Hs7/LG22.8.22. We attach herewith memos. from Sales Dept. with reference to 8 HP. Rover car which is at present in the Expl: Shop. As you will see,it is to be returned to the Rover… | ||
| scan0003 | List of tools and spares for a Rover car. | ||
| View original record | V3531 ROVER CAR - TOOLS AND SPARES. b 1 Dunlop repair outfit containing - 1 tin french chalk, 1 roll of canvas, 3 tyre levers, 11 patches (various), 1 wire brush, 1 schrader valve (inside) 1 tin… | ||
| scan0004 | Despatch note for an 8 HP Rover Car and a box of accessories to The Rover Co. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 413a (50T Sets.) (SE 592 13-3-18) MP 190185 Handwritten Note (Top): Motor Hires. (crossed out) WKS. ORDER No. CHASSIS No. Customer's No. Customer: Messrs. The Rover Co. Tyseley Works, Hayhall… | ||
| scan0005 | Telegram asking for clarification if a complete car or only an engine was sent to the Rover works. | ||
| View original record | x3531 C. or B. Charges to pay. s. d. Hs POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS No. of Telegram 54 Office Stamp: DERBY A 22 SP 11 Recd. from By Sent: H M To: 1320 By: J B This Form must accompany any inquiry… | ||
| scan0006 | From EV to HS regarding an 8 HP Rover engine being sent to the Rover Co. for remarks. | ||
| View original record | X3531 To HS. FROM EV (at W.W.) RE 8 H.P. Rover. I have told Sales that I have asked you to send the engine of the above car to the Rover Co, at Tysely Birmingham, for their remarks, - but that no work… | ||
| scan0007 | Brief communication in response to a wire, confirming a Rover car and engine were sent to the Rover Co. | ||
| View original record | X3531 D/Ev. from Hs. Hs5/LG11.9.22. RE. ROVER CAR. We have just received your wire re. the above car. This car and engine was sent to the Rover Co. about a fortnight ago. Hs. | ||
| scan0008 | Letter regarding the delivery and modification of a 12 HP four-door Sports Saloon. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. Contractors to H. M. Government.… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter to Mr. Jackson at The Rover Motor Company concerning car insurance and collection. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 21st December, 1934. E. Jackson Esq., Assistant Sales Manager, The Rover Motor Company, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Jackson, Many thanks for your letter of the 19th December. I have… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter to an insurance company requesting a covering note for the purchase of a 12-HP Rover Car. | ||
| View original record | Park Leys, Duffield, Nr. Derby. 21st December, 1934. The General Insurance Company, Albert Street, DERBY. Dear Sirs, I am purchasing a 12-H.P. Rover Car which is to be delivered on January 1st, the… | ||
| scan0011 | Visit to Rover Motor Company to discuss their freewheel transmission design. | ||
| View original record | To E. Copy to Wor. Hs. BY. RHC. X1091 E/Rbr.1/MN.11/1/35. VISIT TO ROVER MOTOR COMPANY. I visited the above to-day accompanied by Hs/ALN, to discuss the freewheel which they have standardised in their… | ||
| scan0012 | Various freewheel designs and recommending a Warner type for a two-speed supercharger drive. | ||
| View original record | -2- cam tracks on the inner race and only one roller per track. This avoids the difficulty of having to grade the three sizes of rollers to fit in between the cam and the circular race, and they said… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company complaining about faults on a newly delivered Rover car. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 14th January, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, Coventry. Dear Captain Wilks, The Rover had a very bad transmission noise when it was delivered,… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter to The Rover Motor Company providing feedback on a car's performance, including rattles, axle noise, and braking. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.11/KW. 2nd February, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Motor Company, New Meteor Works, Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for your endeavour to overcome the over-run rattles on my… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter discussing the isolation of a gear lever and the progress of a Hayes transmission. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Rn.11/KW.2.2.35. We were rather interested in the way in which you isolated your gear lever from the gearbox. It is certainly very effective. How is the Hayes transmission going ? Kind regards,… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from The Rover Company to W.A. Robotham concerning car noises, brakes, and transmission performance. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. Fenruary 6th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I am… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company regarding a noise in a car and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.26/KW. 7th February, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for your letter. I can assure you the noise is in the car. If you are… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a car noise and a visit to their Body Building Section. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE BOBI (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". RECEIVED FILE OFFICE R-R L.D. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. February 11th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd,… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company regarding a noise issue with a free wheel. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KW. 14th February, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for your letter of February 11th. The majority of the noise occurs on the… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Rowbotham proposing dates for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. March 11th 1935 W.A. Rowbotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Rowbotham, I shall be… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. arranging a meeting to demonstrate axle noise in a car. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.3/KW. 14th March, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Captain Wilks, Thank you for your letter of March 11th. I should like to come over on March 27th, and… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham confirming a lunch appointment. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER', 'COVENTRY'. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. March 15th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I shall look… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting at the Rover Works. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. 26th March, 1935. Hs/Rm.15/KW. Captain Wilks, The Rover Co.Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, This is to confirm that I shall be at the Rover Works about 12.30 to-morrow, as arranged.… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a freewheel component. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS "ROVER, COVENTRY". SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. March 28th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, With regard to… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter to The Rover Motor Company regarding the provision of tappets, expert visits, and coachwork materials. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.1/KW. 29th March, 1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Motor Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, I am sending you under separate cover a set of tappets for your chromium plating… | ||
| scan0026 | Despatch note for 24 Spectre Tappets to be sent to Rover Co., Ltd. for hard chromium plating treatment. | ||
| View original record | from RHC/CBP. c. Hs/Rm. RHC/CBP.1/EP.30.3.35 O/54117 We are to-day sending into the despatch stores :- 24 Spectre Tappets E.85336. Will you kindly arrange for the above to be despatched to-day certain… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to Rover comparing camshaft toes on Bentley and Cadillac engines. | ||
| View original record | 4207? Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.1/KW. 30th March,1935. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for your letter of March 28th. With reference to the free wheel, we should… | ||
| scan0028 | Graph of valve lift and velocity against camshaft rotation for a standard Bentley camshaft. | ||
| View original record | 1 DIVISION = 2° OF CAMSHAFT ROTATION. STD BENTLEY LEC 3292 VALVE LIFT INS. .020 .015 .010 .005 0 VELOCITY INS PER DIV. .0100 .0075 .0050 .0025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 | ||
| scan0029 | Graph of valve lift and velocity against camshaft rotation for a Cadillac V16 engine. | ||
| View original record | CADILLAC V16. VALVE LIFT INS. .020 .015 .010 .005 0 1 DIVISION = 2° OF CAMSHAFT ROTATION. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VELOCITY - INCHES PER DIVISION. .0100 .0075 .0050 .0025 0 | ||
| scan0030 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding camshaft particulars. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. +207 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. April 1st 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Many thanks… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing plating tappets and arranging a viewing of a Cadillac body. | ||
| View original record | X1729 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. April 1st 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, We will… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Captain S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company arranging a viewing of a Cadillac body. | ||
| View original record | 71724 Exptl. Dept. 2nd April,1935. Hs/Rm.5/KW. Captain S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Limited, Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, I understand from our man who was with you yesterday that Mr. Jackman believes… | ||
| scan0033 | Visit from Mr. Jackman of the Rover Car Company to view a Cadillac body. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. LE2/C/4.4.35. Rm With reference to your Hs/Rm4/KW.2.4.35., Mr. Jackman of the Rover Car Company, called at Lillie Hall yesterday to see the Cadillac body. I was only able to see him for a… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. enquiring about the quality and price of Duckham's oils. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. April 10th 1935 SBW:ME. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I believe you… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding test results for Duckham's oil. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn:10/KW. 11th April, 1935. Captain S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Replying to your letter of April 10th, we have always had very satisfactory results… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding chromium plated tappets and a high speed wobble issue. | ||
| View original record | Exptl: Dept. Hs/Rn.17/KW. 25th April, 1935. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Limited, Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, How are those chromium plated tappets of ours progressing ? We are very anxious to… | ||
| scan0037 | Test report on a Rover 14 HP Free Wheel unit, detailing preliminary and endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. c. to Wor. x Hs/WB.3/KW.25.4.35. Rover 14 HP. Free Wheel. The unit was arranged with the inner race fixed and the outer race driven in the free wheeling direction. During a preliminary… | ||
| scan0038 | Temperature and speed test of a unit, noting performance up to 2440 r.p.m., oil used, and leakage. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/WB.3/KW. 25.4.35. The unit was again assembled, and, commencing at 1500 r.p.m., was run until the temperature ceased to increase, the speed being then increased to 1750 r.p.m. This process was… | ||
| scan0039 | Graph charting temperature against time and RPM for a Rover 14 HP Free Wheel. | ||
| View original record | ROVER 14 H.P. FREE WHEEL TEMPERATURE / TIME / R.P.M CHART. TEMP CHECKED AT 15 MIN INTERVALS. TEMPERATURE °C 20 40 60 80 100 120 TOTAL TIME RUN - HRS. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SHAFT SPEED R.P.M. 1500 1750… | ||
| scan0040 | Blueprint for a Rover Freewheel Arrangement with cross-sections and dimensions. | ||
| View original record | ROVER FREEWHEEL ARRGT SECTION AA 398 DIA 428 DIA 473 DIA x 750 LONG 4 LBS LOAD IN LOST SPRING FREE LENGTH 1.150 .703 P ZINC ALLOY DIE-CAST PAD .775 LONG STAMP: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM 26 APR 1935… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the finishing of tappets and a steering issue. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER, COVENTRY'. SBW:MF. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. April 26th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Your tappets… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding the dispatch of eleven chromium-plated tappets. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. BCM/ROVER. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a mistaken invoice for a freewheel. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY". THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. April 30th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, With regard to… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Limited regarding the offer of a free wheel. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.11/KW. 1st May, 1935. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Limited, Coventry. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of April 30th. It is very good of you to offer to let us have… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a report on chrome plated tappets. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER,' COVENTRY. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. May 1st 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear… | ||
| scan0046 | The chrome plating of tappets. | ||
| View original record | May 1st 1935. COPY OF REPORT ON CHROME PLATING OF ROLLS-ROYCE TAPPETS. MARK. THICKNESS OF PLATING. SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT. 1.-B ) .0005" approx. Polished only 2.-B ) " 3.-B ) .. .. .. .. 4.-B ) .. .. ..… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to Captain S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding tested chromium plated tappets. | ||
| View original record | +1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Ru.2/KW. 23rd May, 1935. Captain S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Referring to the chromium plated tappets which you sent us, we have now tested… | ||
| scan0048 | Request to despatch Chromium Plated Tappets to the Rover Company for inspection. | ||
| View original record | D/BP: c. to Mt. X109/1 Hs/Rm.16/KW.23.5.35. Will you please despatch to-day to the Rover Company Ltd., Coventry :- 11. Chromium Plated Tappets. marked for the attention of Captain S.B.Wilks. These are… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Rover Motor Company discussing chromium-plated tappets, standardising a Bentley bumper bar, and feedback on a Rover car. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 28th May, 1935. Captain S.B. Wilks, The Rover Motor Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for your letter re chromium plated tappets. We are very anxious… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from The Rover Company to W.A. Robotham discussing tappet chromium plating, stabiliser bumper pricing, and steering. | ||
| View original record | X1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER, COVENTRY". SBW:ME. May 29th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, We should… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter regarding arranging for a Service Representative to call and provide a report on a car. | ||
| View original record | Page 2. May 29th 1935. W.A. Robotham Esq.. However, it is a nuisance to bring the car down, I will try and arrange for a Service Representative to call, at some convenient time to yourself, and give… | ||
| scan0052 | Request from The Rover Company for the chromium plating of Spectre tappets. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x1091 Hs/Rm.10/KW.31.5.35. Chromium Plating of Spectre Tappets. The Rover Company have asked us for another dozen Spectre tappets to chromium plate. I shall be glad therefore if you would… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to Captain S.B. Wilks of Rover regarding tappets and rubber clutch centres. | ||
| View original record | +1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.9/KW. 31st May, 1935. Captain S.B. Wilks, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, I am arranging to let you have another dozen tappets. A fellow was here to-day… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter from The Rover Company to W.A. Robotham discussing the colour finish for a reserved 1936 14 HP Saloon. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S.W.6. Contractors to H. M. Government.… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing patented body designs and material issues with Bijur equipment pipes. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY". MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE [Stamped] SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. June 27th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd,… | ||
| scan0056 | Technical letter detailing the development and specifications for brass tubing used in lubrication systems. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. BY/EM.31/J.1.7.35. BRASS TUBING FOR LUBRICATION SYSTEM. -------------------------------------- We return herewith your letter in regard to the above and have to say that we have not so far… | ||
| scan0057 | The Mercuric Chloride test requirements for special brass lubrication tubes. | ||
| View original record | -2- We also insist that our tubes shall withstand Mercuric Chloride test by which a sample from each consignment is immersed in a saturated solution of Mercuric Chloride at 50 to 70°F. for a period of… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a Bijur tube and car specifications. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. HE/Rm.22/KW. 3rd July, 1935. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 27th June. Herewith is all the information I can collect from… | ||
| scan0059 | Request to despatch a sample piece of Brass Tube from the Bijur Lubrication System to The Rover Company Ltd. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to G/Mt. X1091 Hs/Rn.2S/KW.3.7.35. Will you please arrange for the despatch of 1. sample piece of Brass Tube as used on the Bijur Lubrication System, to - Capt. S.B. Wilks, Managing Director,… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding a car delivery and information about the Bijur Tube. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. [Embossed Stamp: MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE ROVER CO LTD COVENTRY] X1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME July 4th 1935 W.A.… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a patented front shock absorber arrangement and potential work from their aircraft department. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. July 8th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, You have an… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a triangular arm design, patent licensing, and aircraft work. | ||
| View original record | x1091 Exptl. Dept. HR/Rm.12/KW. 9th July, 1935. Capt. S.B. Wilks, Managing Director, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Replying to your letter of July 8th, the triangular arm has been… | ||
| scan0063 | Cover note for correspondence received from the Rover Company and the subsequent reply. | ||
| View original record | To Wor: X1091 Hs/Rm:14/KW.9.7.35. Attached is copy of a letter I have received from the Rover Company, together with a copy of my reply. Copies of the correspondence have been handed to Wn. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0064 | Correspondence with the Rover Company regarding a potential manufacturing license agreement. | ||
| View original record | To Wn: X109) Hs/Rm.13/KW.9.7.35. Attached is copy of a letter I have had from the Rover Company, and my reply. I have sent copies of both these letters to War. I shall be glad to know if you come to… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding the development and delivery of chromium plated tappets. | ||
| View original record | X1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY". THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. July 15th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, We have… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from The Rover Company confirming a 14 HP Saloon car is ready for delivery. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD - FULHAM - LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding a proposal for the sale of Rover cars in France. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 9th September,1935. Capt. Wilks, The Rover Company, COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, Mr. Sleator of our Paris Branch, who saw you some time ago, is in Derby again and would… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding a report on the new Phantom's crankshaft balance. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER", COVENTRY. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. October 8th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I am very glad… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to Rover discussing engine mountings, aircraft sub-contracting, and exhaust valve issues. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.5/KW. 9th October, 1935. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Limited, Coventry. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 8th. I think the customer gets more out of a good… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding potential aircraft work, TEL valve troubles, and a squash match invitation. | ||
| View original record | x1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER, COVENTRY'. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE [Stamped] SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. October 14th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| scan0071 | Chromium plating of cylinder blocks, referencing work done by the Rover Co. | ||
| View original record | X1091 To RHC. Hs/Rm.22/KW.4.11.35. Chromium Plating Cylinder Blocks. When I was at Rovers last week they showed me a chromium plated cylinder block. They have been doing a good deal of research on… | ||
| scan0072 | Query from Rover, Coventry regarding the thickness of chromium plate applied to cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | X1091 WILKS ROVER, COVENTRY. 5.11.35. WHAT IS THICKNESS OF CHROMIUM PLATE APPLIED TO CYLINDER BORES? ROBOTHAM, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. discussing frame stiffness figures, referencing a Cadillac V-16, and a staff share scheme. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. HS/Em.16/KW. 6th November, 1935. Captain Wilks, Managing Director, The Rover Co.Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Referring to your letter of November 5th, the last 4 lots of… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding an invoice and work done on Mrs. Robotham's car, specifically changing the cylinder head to fix noisy tappets. | ||
| View original record | London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD·FULHAM·LONDON·S·W·6. TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) TELEGRAMS: "ROVREPAIR·COVENTRY" BCM/ROVER ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to the Rover Company Ltd. providing feedback on recent car service and questioning petrol consumption. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.26/KW.29.11.35. 29th November,1935. C.F. Searle, Esq., Service Manager, The Rover Company Ltd., Coventry. Dear Mr. Searle, Thank you for your letter of the 18th November, together… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing the petrol consumption of a 12 HP car. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD OLIVER STREET COVENTRY London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD - FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a spare cylinder block for plating and an extended test. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.17/KW. 6th December,1935. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With reference to our telephone conversation to-day re the plating of our cylinder… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing the plating of a cylinder block and supply of tappets. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW · METEOR · WORKS: COVENTRY TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM ·… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to Mr. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd regarding a cylinder block's chromium plating and bore size. | ||
| View original record | x1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.20/KW. 10th December, 1935. M. Wilks Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 9th December. Do the best you can with the cylinder… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter from The Rover Company apologising for delays on a cylinder block and tappets. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY". THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. December 18th 1935 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, They will… | ||
| scan0081 | Short letter to Capt. Wilks at The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a request for a block to be made .001 inch undersize. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.15/KW. 19th December,1935. Capt. S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your note. If we can get the Block to .001" undersize it will help us… | ||
| scan0082 | Cover note sent with a car to The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding its sub-standard performance. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 4th January, 1936. - Searle Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Searle. My uncle, whose car will be delivered at the factory with this note, has had a Rover… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd reminding of an unpaid invoice No. 3834. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot. SEAGRAVE ROAD· FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. TELEGRAMS: 'ROVREPAIR·COVENTRY'… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. clarifying an invoice for a car, stating it belongs to a relation, not the writer's wife. | ||
| View original record | X109' Exptl. Dept. Rm.15/KW. 21st February, 1936. The Rover Company Ltd., Service Dept., Oliver Street, Coventry. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 11th February, reference AT/D., I do not… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a misdirected invoice for a car. | ||
| View original record | x1091 TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. TELEGRAMS: 'ROVREPAIR, COVENTRY' BCM / ROVER ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding issues with Oilite Bushes on their 1935 models and their replacement with bronze bushes. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm x1091 COPY GRYLLS. THE ROVER COMPANY LIMITED. NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY. Da.1/HP. 24th February 1936. MCW/PM. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr Day, For the attention of Bernard Day Esq.… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a proposed squash match and an ankle injury. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER", COVENTRY. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. March 6th 1936 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of Rover regarding a squash match, a car trial, and chromium plating. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 7th March, 1936. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I am very sorry to hear that your ankle is still preventing you from playing squash. We… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding car service, purchasing Rovers, tyre noise issues, and an S.S. Jaguar engine. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 17th April, 1936. Capt. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you so much for doing my wife's car so promptly and so efficiently. It is certainly… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing car production, tyre noise, and the upcoming 20-HP model. | ||
| View original record | X1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY". THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. April 18th 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Machinery… | ||
| scan0091 | Page 2 of a letter to W.A. Robotham regarding the S.S. Jaguar and contact details for W. Lyons. | ||
| View original record | Continuation Page 2 Date 18. 4. 36 Rover Company Ltd. W.A.Robotham Esq., Lyons makes the S:S. Jaguar. How much he does to the engine I don't know. I have spoken to him and he will be very glad to see… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Motor Company regarding Grylls and the S.S. Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.32/KW. 5th May, 1936. Captain Wilks, The Rover Motor Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you so much for fixing up Grylls. I shall be abroad for a short time; when I… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to Captain Wilks of Rover regarding oil consumption, piston rings, and the market for English cars in Spain. | ||
| View original record | x 1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.23/KW. 26th May, 1936. Captain Wilks, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I was in Madrid the other day and the Manager of our Service Station there was pulling… | ||
| scan0094 | Page 2 of a letter offering material to assist with bearing trouble due to high oil temperatures. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.29/KW.26.5.36. If you run into any bearing trouble due to high oil temperatures we may be able to help you out with material. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0095 | Index card detailing the owner and chassis number for a Rover Car. | ||
| View original record | Rover Car Engine and Chassis Nº 33802 Owner:- Don Jesús Carbajosa Alvarez General Arrando, 10, Madrid | ||
| scan0096 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a Rover owner's oil consumption issue in Spain and production delays for 16-HP and 20-HP models. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. May 27th 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Very many thanks… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company providing contact details for an agent in Madrid to trace a car owner. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.2/KW. 28th May, 1936. Captain Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of May 27th. In case you have any trouble in tracing the car in… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to Mr. Robotham at Rolls Royce regarding the Service Station in Madrid. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter to the Service Manager of The Rover Company Ltd regarding a copy of a letter sent to Captain Wilks. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.8/KW. 30th May, 1936. G.F. Searle, Esq., Service Manager, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Searle, Replying to your letter of the 29th inst., I attach a copy of my… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. enquiring about the performance of a Chromium Plated Cylinder Block. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER,"COVENTRY." SBW:ME. [STAMP: RECEIVED [illegible] OFFICE] THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. June 13th 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd,… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter to Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding experiments and information on chromium-plated cylinder blocks. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.15/KW. 15th June, 1936. Captain S.B. Wilks, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With reference to your letter of June 13th, concerning the chromium plated block, so… | ||
| scan0102 | Inter-office memo discussing engine oil control, piston and ring wear, and test results from various cars. | ||
| View original record | Fcs No. S. 14 THE ROVER CO., LTD. INTER-OFFICE MEMO. 1091. Date June 19th 1936. From Major Thomas. To Mr. S.B.Wilks. Subject Letter from Mr.Robothom. 1. The Rings used, have been Standard Rings in all… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding the cost of Chromic Acid for Chromium Plating. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rx1896s [Handwritten] Swdl- Note re the Chrome plated block RM TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," "COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. June 22nd 1936… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to Rover Motor Co. Ltd. discussing chromium plating and potential causes of piston seizure. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 1st July, 1936. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., Coventry. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for the information on chromium plating. We have done a certain amount of… | ||
| scan0105 | The inconsistent results of chromium plating tests on aero engine cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | Chromium Plating. We have not done a great deal of work on chromium plating cylinder bores, the process having been carried out only on two single cylinder aero units. We find in these cases, however,… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding their testing and results with Chromium Plating. | ||
| View original record | X1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. July 2nd 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Many thanks… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. confirming a lunch meeting and discussing a new full-size frame from America. | ||
| View original record | X1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.12/KW. 20th August, 1936. Capt. Wilks, Managing Director, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, Many thanks for your information re frames. Mr. Elliott and… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. discussing bearing designs for big ends. | ||
| View original record | X 1091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.17/KW. 26th August, 1936. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Herewith a sketch of bearings which we think might do for your big ends. We have… | ||
| scan0109 | Technical drawing detailing a modification to a connecting rod. | ||
| View original record | 0.937 1.0625 2.062 DIA. +1/2 .062 CHF. AT 45° +/-10 1.125 +1/2 AN EQUAL AMOUNT TO BE M/C FROM EACH FACE SCHEME No. ISSUE No. DRAWN BY TITLE MATERIAL No. OFF U/SED ON MODn TO CONN ROD ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD.… | ||
| scan0110 | Blueprint for a split connecting rod bearing. | ||
| View original record | TO GIVE .002 INTERFERENCE FIT. IN ROD. WHEN IN POSN SPLIT IN PERFECT HALVES .062 R-s .156 RAD. 2.0645 DIA 1.937 DIA +1 2.35 DIA -1/16 1.125 1.3125 .0937 SCHEME NO. ISSUE NO. DRAWN BY TITLE: CONN ROD… | ||
| scan0111 | Drawing showing the suggested location for a connecting rod bearing bush. | ||
| View original record | SUGGESTED LOCATION FOR CONN ROD BEARING BUSH. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM. 25 AUG 1936 DERBY. | ||
| scan0112 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing connecting rod bearings and steering arrangements. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS: COVENTRY TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot. SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM,… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter to Rover discussing potential collaboration, a 20HP car, chromium plating tests, and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | 41091 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.14/KW. 19th October, 1936. Capt. Wilks, The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., Coventry. Dear Capt. Wilks, When you have settled down from the Motor Show I should like to bring our Works… | ||
| scan0114 | The disadvantages of using internally chromium plated cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs/Wd.7/WJ.8.10.36. Subject of Report :- An internally chromium plated cylinder liner. General Conclusion :- The use of liners chromium plated in the bore… | ||
| scan0115 | Test report on an internally chromium-plated cylinder liner, detailing failure analysis, wear, and previous experience. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Wd.7/WJ.8.10.36. INTERNALLY CHROMIUM PLATED LINER USED ON THE UNIVERSAL SINGLE CYLINDER UNIT. A cylinder liner E.47264, chromium plated in the bore, has been run for 153 hours water cooled, at the… | ||
| scan0116 | Conclusion of an investigation into internally chromium plated liners, which were found to be unsatisfactory. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - CONCLUSIONS. The wear experienced with internally chromium plated liners shows no improvement over the standard S/HC material. Some difficulty is experienced in obtaining satisfactory adhesion… | ||
| scan0117 | Reference note indicating the document is complete with photos. | ||
| View original record | M.1193 - H1.2/AG.22.9.36. complete with photos. Miss Wilkinson A.1500 1497 6 5 4 3 | ||
| scan0118 | Micro-examination report on the wear and pitting of a chromium-plated cylinder liner. | ||
| View original record | Spare Copy Micro-Examination Report. M.1193. To Hs/Wd. HL2/AG.22.9.36. Laboratory. RE: CYLINDER LINER E.47264 FROM UNIVERSAL SINGLE CYLINDER UNIT. (Your ref: Hs/Wd.9/GB.5.9.36) This liner was chromium… | ||
| scan0119 | Analysis of wear, cracking, and corrosion on a chromium and nickel-plated liner. | ||
| View original record | -2- Regions of considerable wear are shown in A1,493 and A1,494. Note the absence of pits and the presence of a system of cracks. The liner was not examined by us before running, but we understand… | ||
| scan0120 | Blueprint of a chromium-plated liner for a universal single-cylinder unit after a 153-hour water-cooled run. | ||
| View original record | CHROMIUM 0.0035" THICK A1494 A1493 CHROMIUM 0.0035" THICK A.1500 A1495 CHROMIUM 0.0038" THICK. A1496 A1497 CHROMIUM 0.0015" THICK DOTTED LINES INDICATE RING MARKS CHROMIUM PLATED LINER UNIVERSAL… | ||
| scan0121 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing a fibrous structure at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10m) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1 H 93 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. | ||
| scan0122 | Note on a chrome-plated cylinder liner bore from a universal single-cylinder unit after a 153-hour run. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A1500. Universal Single Cyl. unit. Cr. plated bore of cyl. liner after 153 hrs. run. Most worn part. | ||
| scan0123 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing a cracked material surface at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1.H.94 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. 2 | ||
| scan0124 | Rubbing or impression of a partly worn area. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A1500. Partly worn area. | ||
| scan0125 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing a material surface at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1,495. MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. 3 | ||
| scan0126 | Describing a slightly worn area, with associated reference numbers. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A1500. Slightly worn area. | ||
| scan0127 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing a material cross-section at 150x magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1496 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. | ||
| scan0128 | Describing a cross-section through a scored mark. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A1500. Cross. section through scored mark. | ||
| scan0129 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing material microstructure at 60 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1497 MAGNIFICATION: 60 DIAMETERS. | ||
| scan0130 | The base of a flange where the nickel-plate is cut away. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A1500 Base of flange where Ni-pl. cut away in radius. | ||
| scan0131 | Laboratory photomicrograph of a material surface at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A.L.500 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. | ||
| scan0132 | The commencement of a scored mark. | ||
| View original record | M1193. A1493-7 A.1500. Commencement of scored mark. | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter from W.A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | 41091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. October 20th 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Sir, On behalf of Mr. S.B.… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter from The Rover Company to W.A. Robotham discussing a visit, chromium bores, valve springs, and chromium plated liners. | ||
| View original record | Y 1091 R.H.C. WHICH DAY? TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES) TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. Rm. October 23rd 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, D e r b… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company arranging a meeting and asking about valve springs, petrol pumps, and timing chains. | ||
| View original record | Y 1091 Expl. Dept. Rm.8/MJ. 28th. October,1936. Capt. S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of the 23rd.inst. Unless I hear to the contrary I will… | ||
| scan0136 | Internal service memo discussing failures of A.C. fuel pumps, valve springs, and timing chains. | ||
| View original record | Form No. S. 14. Copy out each section separately and file under appropriate reference THE ROVER CO., LTD. SERVICE MEMO. 1091 copied 23/12/36 From F.G. Hawkins. To Mr. Searle. Date 29th October, 1936.… | ||
| scan0137 | Inter-office memo regarding the effect of a broken spring on car performance. | ||
| View original record | Form No. S. 14 THE ROVER CO., LTD. INTER-OFFICE MEMO. From F.G. Hawkins. To Mr. Searle. Date 29th October, 1936. Subject -2- The effect of an odd spring broken upon the performance of a car is to… | ||
| scan0138 | List comparing the quantity of various parts used over two consecutive yearly periods from August 1934 to 1936. | ||
| View original record | P A R T S U S E D. August August 1934 to 1935 to 1935. 1936. Inner Valve Springs. 5127 X6215 Outer Valve Springs. 4513 X7568 10 H.P. Timing Chain. 99 204 14 H.P. Timing Chain. 86 158 10 H.P. Fuel… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a gearbox fault investigation. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. October 30th 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, D E R B Y . Dear Robotham, You… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to The Rover Company suggesting alternative suppliers for valve springs to address 'mysterious knocks'. | ||
| View original record | γ 1091 Expl. Dept. Rm.8/MJ. 2nd. November, 1936. Captain S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of the 30th.ult. Apparently it is the season for… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. concerning a misunderstanding about a gearbox with a broken tooth. | ||
| View original record | X1091 TELEPHONE 8081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. November 2nd 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I have to… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. thanking Mr. Robotham for information on valve spring suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 81091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. November 3rd 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Many… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. discussing the merits and variations of the Harrison radiator core. | ||
| View original record | X109 Exptl., Dept. Rm/Std.9/JH. 4th November, 1936. The Rover Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Captain S.B.Wilks. Dear Sirs, The writer understands that you have been discussing with Mr. W.A.… | ||
| scan0144 | Comparison of Gallay and Marston radiator matrix blocks and test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- in which case we shall standardise this on all our cars as soon as we have carried out the necessary tests on it. We have recently carried out comparative tests between Gallay and Marston matrix… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter from The Rover Company to Rolls-Royce requesting information on rear axle and spring rubber mountings. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H. M. Government.… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding taking back axle torque through rubber. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm10/R. 6th November, 1936. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Your Ref: Technical Dept. MCW/PM. Dear Wilks, Replying to your letter of the… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to The Rover Company regarding dissatisfaction and reliability of Hardy Spicer Propeller Shafts. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry6/R. 12th November, 1936. M.C. Wilks, Esq., Technical Dept., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, We have memories of your telling us that you were very… | ||
| scan0148 | Request to the laboratory to compare the material of a Rover valve spring with that used by the Vauxhall Company. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To H1. (Laboratory) from Rm. Rm.6/AP.16.11.36. T Herewith a Rover valve spring. We should like to know if you can say whether this material is as good as that used by the Vauxhall Company. Rm. | ||
| scan0149 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding complaints about Hardy Spicer propeller shafts. | ||
| View original record | 12621029 London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM LONDON S.W.6. TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0150 | Micro-examination report on a Rover valve spring, noting its partial decarburisation. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Micro-Examination Report. M.1228. To Rm. HL1/AC.24.11.36. Laboratory. RE: ROVER VALVE SPRING. (Your ref: Rm/AP.16.11.36.) This is not similar to the Vauxhall Spring. It is partially decarburised,… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the quality of valve springs and die casting of aluminium parts. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm1/R. 26th November, 1936. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, VALVE SPRINGS. I find that I omitted to write to you about… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a potential apprenticeship placement for the writer's nephew. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. December 10th 1936 Personal. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear… | ||
| scan0153 | Inquiry to The Rover Company about the advertised use of stainless steel in their brake parts. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm4/R. 12th December, 1936. S.B. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I note that you are advertising "Stainless Steel parts "used extensively in Rover brake parts". I… | ||
| scan0154 | Advertisement for Rover cars from 'The Autocar' magazine, with handwritten annotations querying the use of stainless steel in brake parts compared to cadmium plating. | ||
| View original record | THE AUTOCAR. ADVERTISEMENTS. DECEMBER 11TH, 1936. 21 1091 Handwritten: GWH Martindale } ? Where do rovers use this. It seems to be better than Cadmium plating Rm Printed: ROVER Quality of Detail… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter from the Experimental Department discussing the factory's unsatisfactory apprenticeship schemes. | ||
| View original record | 1209 (Experimental Dept.) Rm9/R. 11th December, 1936. S.B. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company, Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, We have an Apprenticeship Scheme in the Factory which is not satisfactory.… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding an apprenticeship scheme for a nephew. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER","COVENTRY". SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. December 14th 1936 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Experimental Dept., Derby.… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from The Rover Company to W.A. Robotham regarding the use of stainless steel in brake parts. | ||
| View original record | 1091. TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. December 17th 1936 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, About… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding stainless steel brake parts, propeller shafts, and piston knocks. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm7/R. 18th December, 1936. S.B. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of December 17th with reference to stainless steel… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding progress on rubber universal joints. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. December 21st 1936 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, D E R B Y . Dear Robotham, We… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to Rolls-Royce concerning a blueprint for a chassis layout. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government. 1091… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. thanking him for a chassis layout. | ||
| View original record | 10911 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry/7/R. 4th January, 1937. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Mr. Robotham has asked me to thank you very much for the… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. arranging a meeting to discuss the 20.HP. car. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Department 14th January 1937. Rm.1/AP. S.B.Wilks Esq., The Rover Motor Co., COVENTRY. Dear Captain Wilks, On further consideration I think that Monday lunch time may be an opportunity to… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a meeting and faults on an experimental 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD . FULHAM . LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0164 | Typed driving directions to a works location near Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTIONS. Go to the middle of Birmingham (Bull Ring). Proceed down the Coventry road. Look out for and take a fork to the left (near Fisher & Ludlow's Works), and one on the right further on. Both… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding improvements to a sample wedge brake set-up. | ||
| View original record | London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a factory visit and engineering queries. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm7/R. 19th January, 1937. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you so much for the interesting time you gave me at the Factory… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter to Maurice Wilks of The Rover Company requesting cost figures for gearbox wheels. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gryl/R. 20th January 1937. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Mr. Robotham has suggested you might be willing to let me… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding cost figures for gear wheels and arranging a factory visit. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot. SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding gear wheel costs and vehicle performance. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry14/R. 22nd January, 1937. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Many thanks for your letter re gear wheel costs. In view of… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to The Rover Company providing a reference for a former employee and feedback on the 20 HP Rover model. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/GWH7/R. 22nd January, 1937. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., C O V E N T R Y. Dear Wilks, Replying to your letter of January 20th, Mr. F.C.G. Wix was employed for… | ||
| scan0171 | Reference request from The Rover Company for a job applicant, with internal notes regarding the search for their employment record. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Asst. Tester. Commenced R.R. 4.10.36. Left the company 29.1.37. TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. January 20th 1937 W.A.… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. to arrange a meeting about gear wheel costs. | ||
| View original record | Y 1091 Experimental Department Rm/Gry.16/AP. 23rd January 1937. The Rover Company Ltd., Hay Hall Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.Worster. Dear Sir, I believe Mr.Maurice Wilks has… | ||
| scan0173 | List of gear parts for cyanide hardening for Phantom III and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Gears for Cyanide Hardening Ru / R2-12-36. P III G/box. E82925 ✓ E81570 ✓ E82903 ✓ E84800 ✓ } C/mesh & 2nd speed. (Rh type). Bentley Timing Gears. T54765 ✓ T54746 ✓ T58445 ✓ In print-room. T54527… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter from The Rover Company to Rolls-Royce discussing cylinder wear and requesting information on rear axle vents. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD . FULHAM . LONDON . S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to M. Wilks of Rover Company Ltd. regarding the use and design of axle breathers. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gryl/R. 26th January, 1937. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 23rd. With regard to… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to arrange a meeting with Mr. Grylls of the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | HEAD OFFICE: NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM LONDON - S.W.6. TELEPHONE: No 1685 ACOcks GREEN ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding the price and details of a tooth rounding machine. | ||
| View original record | HEAD OFFICE: NEW METEOR WORKS: COVENTRY London Service Depot: SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. TELEPHONE N.O 1685 ACOcks GREEN ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0178 | Visit to the Rover factory to observe a machine for radius-ing crash-gears. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Rm/Gry. 1091 Rm/Gry3/R.30.1.37. During a visit to the Birmingham Factory of Rovers, we saw their machine for radius-ing the engagement side of crash-gears. It can do an 18 tooth gear wheel… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding the dispatch of two wheels. | ||
| View original record | HEAD OFFICE: NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM - LONDON - S.W.6. TELEPHONE N° 1685 ACocks GREEN ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the inspection of two gearboxes and requesting assembly time information. | ||
| View original record | 81091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry7/R. 5th February, 1937. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Very many thanks for sending the two gearbox for our inspection. We are… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Maurice Wilks of The Rover Company regarding gearbox gears. | ||
| View original record | 189[ (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry7/R. 5th February, 1937. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, Very many thanks for sending the two gearbox gears for our inspection.… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing gearbox assembly times and the return of a loaned breather apparatus. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S-W-6. Contractors to H.M. Government. THE… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to S.B. Wilkes of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a follow-up to a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 1091 Rm/Gry16/M 19th February, 1937. S.B. Wilkes Esq., The Rover Motor Co. Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilkes, Concerning our telephone conversation to-day, the person who is on this… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a service issue, weight analysis, and sales figures for the 14-HP model. | ||
| View original record | 1091. TELEPHONE 8081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY. ENG. SBW:ME. May 8th 1937 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Our Service… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter discussing a price comparison of stamped parts and crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rover File 1091 B54/GRR.37 August 16th 1937. R. W. Harvey-Bailey, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Bailey, I have gone into the particulars that you sent me, with the idea of… | ||
| scan0186 | Comparison of material costs for pistons, valves, crankshafts, and crown wheels. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ----- 5th. August 1937. Hereunder comparisons between our material costs, and the alternative figures you asked me to investigate:- PISTONS: Casting 59108: Alternative: In Bohnelite ... 2/2d.… | ||
| scan0187 | Cost comparison for Crown Wheels, Bevel Pinions, and Chassis Frames. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 5th. August 1937. CROWN WHEELS: (Cont'd) Flat cost : 11/8½d. or Weight 27.1-lbs. ... = 5.18d. per lb. Note: No allowance in this comparison is made for overheads in stamping shop. BEVEL PINION.… | ||
| scan0188 | Cost comparison for parts and clarifying that labour charges for drop-forged items do not include overheads. | ||
| View original record | 109/ BY.4/G.18.8.37. Rover File Referring to the suggestion put forward at one of our friend's recent visits to the Works, that we should let them have certain parts of ours with nett. prices, so that… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to Mr. Bailey regarding a price comparison for stampings and crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ---- August 16th 1937. R. W. Harvey-Bailey, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Bailey, I have gone into the particulars that you sent me, with the idea of giving you what… | ||
| scan0190 | Comparison of material costs for various engine and chassis components, detailing standard and alternative options. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ----- 5th. August 1937. Hereunder comparisons between our material costs, and the alternative figures you asked me to investigate:- PISTONS: Casting 59108: In Bohnalite ... 2/2d. Weight 14 oz. =… | ||
| scan0191 | Cost comparison document for Crown Wheels, Bevel Pinions, and Chassis Frames. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 5th. August 1937. CROWN WHEELS: (Cont'd). Flat cost : 11/8½d. or Weight 27.1-lbs. ... = 5.18d. per lb. Note: No allowance in this comparison is made for overheads in stamping shop. BEVEL PINION.… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. discussing engine valve grinding, decarbonisation, and fuel performance. | ||
| View original record | 109? (crossed out) (091) Rm13/R. 1st Sept., 1937. G.F. Searle, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., Oliver Street, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Mr. Searle, Replying to your letter of August 30th, it is now sometime… | ||
| scan0193 | Brief resume of impressions from a visit to Rovers regarding coachwork. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. 1091 also 1021 Rml/R.1.10.37. VISIT TO ROVERS RE COACHWORK. The following is a brief resume of my impressions during our visit to Rovers. (1) To start up body production at the rate of 25… | ||
| scan0194 | Strategy for car body production, including in-house manufacturing versus outsourcing to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -2- (5) If the body project is to go forward, we believe we ought to get hold of a sound and experienced production man forthwith to start planning equipment, advising us on body design, and helping… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding trimming, painting costs, and the potential purchase of a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm5/R. 5th October, 1937. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you very much for the information re Trimming and Painting costs. I… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding a drawing of a Rudge hub and its wheel offset. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot, SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY.… | ||
| scan0197 | Ground clearance measurements for a Rover 20 HP car at maximum bump. | ||
| View original record | Pmm 1091. Rover 20 H.P. Ground Clearance. O.S. frame rear, 2.250 " " " front. 3.875 NS. frame rear, 2.250 " " " front, 4.000 underneath axle. Rear Exhaust Pipe .250 under petrol tank. Front exhaust… | ||
| scan0198 | Newspaper clipping detailing the financial progress of the Rover Co. from 1931 to 1937. | ||
| View original record | *1091. 6.10.37. were certain. Rover Progress THE remarkable change-round in the affairs of the Rover Co., motor-car manufacturers, in the last seven years is carried a stage further by the publication… | ||
| scan0199 | Extract from 'The Daily Mail' showing Rover Co.'s financial progress from 1931 to 1937. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Oct 1937. EXTRACT FROM "THE DAILY MAIL" ROVER PROGRESS. The remarkable change-round in the affairs of the Rover Co., motor-car manufacturers, in the last seven years is carried a stage further… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding colour selection. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm7/R. 5th November, 1937. PERSONAL. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company, Ltd., C O V E N T R Y. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you very much for the colours. I will let you know in due course which is… | ||
| scan0201 | The dimensions of a Rover 14 vehicle for comparison purposes. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c. DA/EV. c. DA/JD. ------------------ DA.17/G.22.11.37. 1091 COACHWORK. Rover. As just lately we are constantly being asked for particulars of the Rover 14, we have compiled a list of some of the… | ||
| scan0202 | List of interior and exterior dimensions for a Rover 14 vehicle. | ||
| View original record | ROVER 14. (Rg's). 44.000 From Accelerator Pedal to the rear squab of the front seat, measured 15,000 up from seat cushion. 29.000 From Accelerator Pedal to the lower rim of the steering wheel. 64.000… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing production wages to material percentages for a 12-HP model. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. 1091 November 23rd 1937 19.1.10 Wa 53 5 3 MAT- 10 3 8 Way 89.10.6 Mat. W.A. Robotham Esq., Park… | ||
| scan0204 | Parts list for 12 HP models supplied as complete assemblies or units. | ||
| View original record | MAIN ITEMS USED ON OUR 12 H.P. MODELS SUPPLIED AS COMPLETE ASSEMBLIES OR UNITS. PER SET. PART NO. DESCRIPTION. 1. 42181/3. Girling Brake Equipt. 1. 01096. Fuel Pump. 4. 01617. Sparking Plugs. 1.… | ||
| scan0205 | Parts list showing quantity per set, part number, and description for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -2- PER SET. PART NO. DESCRIPTION. 1. 06093. Air Silencer. 2. 06208/9. Bonnet Fasteners. 1. 06383. Clutch Plate. 1. 42194. Radiator. 1. 58602. Throttle Control. 1. 58603. Mixture Control. 1. 59003.)… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a missed phone call. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. 1091. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. January 6th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, You… | ||
| scan0207 | Letter to Maurice Wilks at The Rover Company regarding a new door lock and stellited silchrome valves. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm14/R. 27th January, 1938. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Wilks, When you come over on Tuesday next, could you tell me how you are getting… | ||
| scan0208 | Letter to Maurice Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing of an L. section ring. | ||
| View original record | 1094) 23rd. February 1938. Rm/Gry.1/AP. Maurice Wilks Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Herewith drawing of one of our L. section rings which is fitted as the 2nd. compression ring.… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding materials and angles for synchromesh cones. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm7/R. 23rd March, 1938. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With reference to your query on the telephone regarding the material used for synchromesh… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter from The Rover Company asking for details on the chromium plating process used on steel to avoid rust. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER,"COVENTRY." +280.1091. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. [STAMP: MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE] SBW:ME. March 31st 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| scan0211 | Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. detailing standard practices for nickel and chromium plating to prevent rust. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Std.15/JH. 6th April, 1938. The Rover Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Capt. S.B. Wilks. Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham has passed your letter of March 31st. on to the writer to deal with and… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. thanking for particulars on chromium plating steel. | ||
| View original record | 1091. TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. April 7th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, D E R B Y . Dear Robotham, Many… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. requesting samples of chromium-plated steel parts for a salt spray test. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER,' 'COVENTRY.' 1091. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. April 26th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I am… | ||
| scan0214 | Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. regarding the plating and testing of a Bentley car's wheel retaining nut. | ||
| View original record | 1691. Rm/NRC.19/JH. 27th April, 1938. The Rover Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of S.B. Wilks Esq., Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham has handed me your letter of 26th inst. and I am arranging to send you… | ||
| scan0215 | The dispatch of a Bentley Road Wheel nut to The Rover Co. Coventry. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to G/Rb. c. to D/BP. 1091 Rm/NRC.19/JH.27.4.38. re S.B. Wilks Esq., - The Rover Co. Coventry. Will you please despatch to the above - 1 - GB.1129 or 30 Bentley Road Wheel nut (it does not… | ||
| scan0216 | The dispatch of one Bentley Road Wheel Nut to The Rover Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from HPS/WSC. c.c. HU/FC. c.c. G/Rb. c. Rm/NRC. 256. 1091 file HPS/WSC.4/VS.29.4.38. O/52430. We hand you herewith :- 1 GB.1129. Bentley Road Wheel Nut. Will you please forward same to :-… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd acknowledging receipt of a Bentley Wheel Nut. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER", "COVENTRY" THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. May 2nd 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Many thanks… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter to Rover regarding fuel consumption and rear tyre mileage on the 12 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 1091/ Rm3/R. 14th May, 1938. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Wilks, Having been prodded into activity on the matter of fuel consumption by Mr. Taub's… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd arranging a lunch meeting and discussing tyre mileage. | ||
| View original record | London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Contractors to H. M. Government.… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding rescheduling a visit due to a misunderstanding and illness. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY." 1091. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. May 17th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I am sorry… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. correcting a meeting date and suggesting alternatives. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm4/R. 17th May, 1938. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I understand from your Brother that there was a typing error in your letter of May 16th,… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham apologising for a mistake over dates and confirming a meeting. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD - FULHAM - LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H. M. Government 1091.… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd., confirming a meeting arrangement. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm8/R. 23rd May, 1938. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, This is to confirm our telephone call of to-day that we shall be at the Rover Works… | ||
| scan0224 | Private memo discussing the high cost of forgings and a proposal to establish a new forging company with modern equipment. | ||
| View original record | 1262 also 1091 1091 also 1260 PRIVATE. Hs. from Rm. c. By. Rm2/R.25.5.38. COST OF FORGINGS. We went over to Rovers yesterday, and, amongst other things, discussed the cost of parts bought outside in a… | ||
| scan0225 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a meeting and a future visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm4/R. 25th May, 1938. Capt. S.B. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Capt. Wilks, Thank you for the interesting time we had yesterday. I hope your… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a synchromesh cone assembly. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry.8/MH. 26th. May 1938. Capt. S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, We are sending off to you a synchromesh cone assembly which has run about… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing gearbox weight, materials, and design. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY". 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. May 26th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Our own… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to G.H. Grylls regarding a synchromesh cone. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. Rm/Gry.S/MH May 27th 1938 G.H. Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Mr. Grylls,… | ||
| scan0229 | Cover memo for an attached letter from Wilks concerning the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1691 Hs. from Rm. Rm4/R.28.5.38. Attached is a copy of a letter from Wilks with reference to the gearbox. Rm. | ||
| scan0230 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding the arrangement of a works visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. May 30th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Sir, Mr. Wilks is at present… | ||
| scan0231 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. June 10th 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I will come… | ||
| scan0232 | Cost comparison of material and labour for a Bentley common gearbox and a Rover gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 228 also 109 * 1260 RHC. from RHC/CAN. RHC/CAN.2/LS.11.6.38. COMPARISON OF BENTLEY COMMON GEARBOX AND ROVERS GEARBOX. BENTLEY COMMON GEARBOX. MAT: £. S. D. LABOUR: £. S. D. Flywheel & Clutch 1. 1. 0.… | ||
| scan0233 | Confirming the arrival time and date of Capt. Wilks and Maurice Wilks at the Works. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Hs. from Rm. Rm2/R.11.6.38. Capt. Wilks and Maurice Wilks will arrive at the Works on Thursday morning (June 16th) about 11.30. Rm. | ||
| scan0234 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a Wilmot-Breeden door lock. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm6/R. 14th June, 1938. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Wilks, Can you bring along the latest effort of the Wilmot-Breeden door lock, so that… | ||
| scan0235 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a blueprint for seating dimensions and a future analysis of a sleeve valve engine. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rml/R. 17th June, 1938. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Herewith a blueprint which represents the seating dimensions which have been decided upon… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding reports and the progress of a Wilmot-Breeden door lock. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm5/R. 18th June, 1938. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Herewith the two reports which I said I would send you. I forgot to discuss the… | ||
| scan0237 | Out-of-balance couple caused by sleeve valves in a 12-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | 1091 COPY. Hs/Smth.7/KW.29.6.35. Sleeve Valves for Car Engines. Further to Hs/Smth6/KW.20.6.35. Sleeve Balance in a Double-Six Engine. The out of balance due to the sleeves in a 60°, 12 cylinder… | ||
| scan0238 | The design and performance of sleeve valves for car engines, comparing them to Wraith and Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Hs/Smth.6/KW.20.6.35. Sleeve Valves for Car Engines. We have looked into certain matters connected with the design of an 8-cyl. 3¼" bore and a 6-cylinder 3½" bore sleeve valve engine. These… | ||
| scan0239 | Comparison of valve and piston area data for various engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- | Engine | No.of Valves & Throat dia. | | Valve Area Piston Area. | | Inlet Area / Exhaust Area | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | | Inlet | Exhaust | Inlet | Exhaust | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| |… | ||
| scan0240 | Technical analysis of sleeve valve engine design, covering engine length, sleeve balance, and drive torque. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Smth.6/KW.20.6.35. Length of Engine. The width of the induction passage which should be provided between the cylinders appears to be purely a matter of opinion. We think that a conservative… | ||
| scan0241 | Graph comparing valve areas for sleeve and poppet valves in a 3.500 bore engine. | ||
| View original record | VALVE AREAS - 3.500 BORE ENGINE. DURATION OF VALVE OPENING 230° SLEEVE VALVE POPPET VALVES LEC. 3855 IN 1.600 DIA. EX. 1.400 DIA. VALVE AREA - SQ. INS. INLET EXHAUST OPENING CLOSING DEGREES ON… | ||
| scan0242 | Blueprint comparing the cylinder blocks of a 6-cylinder 3.5 bore Sleeve Valve engine and a Big Bore Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY 26.5 SLEEVE VALVE 29.0 FIG 2. 6 CYL. 3.5 BORE S/V. ENGINE COMPARED WITH BIG BORE BENTLEY. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM JUN 18 1935 DERBY. Hs. 2065 | ||
| scan0243 | Comparative tests of four different induction systems for the Bentley III and Bentley 50. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To By. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to Da/JNR. c. to Rm/GR. Rm/CTS.8/JH.10.5.38. INDUCTION SYSTEMS. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. We have carried out a series of comparative tests to determine the… | ||
| scan0244 | Comparison of Stromberg and S.U. carburettors, focusing on part throttle correction and pulsation effects. | ||
| View original record | -2- The two different types of Stromberg carburetters can be initially set to give whatever correction is needed at part throttle, and the twin choke Stromberg does not give sufficient increase in low… | ||
| scan0245 | Analysis of engine performance variations related to part throttle correction and the size of the induction pipe balance hole. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/CTS.8/JH. 10.5.38. So it follows that the degree of part throttle correction can be to a large extent controlled by the size of the balance hole in the centre of the induction pipe. The… | ||
| scan0246 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding sleeve valve engines and Wilmot-Breeden door locks. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER,' COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. June 21st 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, Many thanks… | ||
| scan0247 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a cost proposal for a 'body question'. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, "COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. June 21st 1938 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, With regard… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter to Captain Wilks at Rover Co. Ltd. requesting to purchase a Rover 16 gearbox for analysis. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry.7/MH. 6th. July 1938. Capt.S.B.Wilks, Messrs.Rover Co. Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. PRIVATE. Dear Captain Wilks, As you know, we have recently stripped the gear box off a Rover 16 car… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. offering a new or reconditioned gearbox with prices and a discount. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. July 8th 1938 G.H. Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Grylls, We can sell you… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding an order for a re-conditioned gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry.5/MH. 9th. July 1938. Captain S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY, Dear Captain Wilks, Many thanks for your letter. We should like to take advantage of your offer and have asked… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter from the Rover Company Ltd concerning revisions to brake designs and materials. | ||
| View original record | 1091. TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot. SEAGRAVE ROAD . FULHAM . LONDON . S.W.6. Contractors to THE ROVER… | ||
| scan0252 | Request to send a covering order to The Rover Co. Ltd. for a re-conditioned 10 HP gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 8 1091 To Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. c. C/JWH. Rm/Gry.4/MH.9.7.38. Will you please send a covering order to The Rover Co. Ltd., Coventry for a re-conditioned 10 h.p. gearbox, for which they will be charging… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. requesting a visit to see a new brake design. | ||
| View original record | 1091 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM4/R. 11th July, 1938. The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. (For the attention of Mr. Maurice Wilks). Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham is very interested in the… | ||
| scan0254 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a car with an experimental two leading shoe brake available for inspection. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD . FULHAM . LONDON . S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0255 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. arranging to test a car with a two leading shoe brake. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/AFM8/R. 13th July, 1938. The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. (For the attention of Mr. M.C. Wilks.) Your Ref: MCW/JM. Dear Sirs, It is very kind of you to let us try your car… | ||
| scan0256 | Requesting the dismantling of a Rover gearbox for comparison with the B.50 model. | ||
| View original record | 1153 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.15.7.38. We understand the gearbox we have obtained from Rovers has arrived. Will you please have it entirely dismantled and all the parts laid out for inspection… | ||
| scan0257 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding 1939 gearbox drawings and a two-leading shoe hydraulic brake design. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD - FULHAM - LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0258 | Letter to Mr. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding a two-leading-shoe brake system and hydraulic application. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.7/MH. 29th. July 1938. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Leylands have been trying a two-leading-shoe brake developed by Captain Irving of Bendix.… | ||
| scan0259 | Letter from Rover regarding a two-leading-shoe brake design and negotiations with other companies. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0260 | Brief letter of acknowledgement to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 109 Rm.8/MH. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. 4th. August 1938. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of August 3rd. I note what you say and will act accordingly.… | ||
| scan0261 | Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. requesting contact information for their bonnet fastener supplier. | ||
| View original record | 1091. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Std.1/JH. 26th August, 1938. The Rover Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Mr. Maurice Wilks. Dear Wilks, We would be very grateful if you could put us in touch… | ||
| scan0262 | Confirming a material analysis will be carried out on a Rover Co. exhaust valve. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To H1. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.12/MH.9.9.38. EXHAUST VALVES ( ROVER CO.) This memo to confirm that you will carry out a complete analysis of the material of the Rover valve which we have handed to… | ||
| scan0263 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. confirming an appointment. | ||
| View original record | 1091 appointment Rm.2/MH. 17th. September 1938. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Confirming our telephone conversation today, I shall hope to come over to… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter to Maurice Wilks of Rover discussing a gearbox failure and requesting competitor vehicle weight data. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm4/R. 29th October, 1938. Maurice Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., Oliver Street, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I am glad to see from the enclosed letter that the failure of the gearbox was not due… | ||
| scan0265 | Page 2 of a letter to M. Wilks, Esq. discussing pistons, combustion theories, motor show observations, and vehicle dynamics. | ||
| View original record | M. Wilks, Esq. -2- 29.10.38. nothing out of them. Obviously it would be presumption to say that this is true in every case, because Buicks are far too hard boiled to put bumps on their piston if they… | ||
| scan0266 | Letter to Rover requesting vehicle component weights and discussing engine torque. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.3/MH. 21st. November 1938. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Co. Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With regard to our telephone conversation about body weights, could… | ||
| scan0267 | Page 2 of a letter addressed to M. Wilks, Esq. concerning a query about when Boyle is arriving in Derby. | ||
| View original record | M.Wilks, Esq. -2- 21st. November 1938. Robotham asks when Boyle is coming to Derby. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0268 | Graph plotting piston inertia torque for various engine cylinder configurations over a 360-degree cycle. | ||
| View original record | PISTON INERTIA TORQUE RD. OF COUPLE ACC 10° 2.5° ω²r ω²l ω 3000 R.P.M. 1 CYL. TWICE FULL SIZE. 6 CYL. 12 CYL. 90° 4 CYL 12 CYL 45° STR 8 CYL OR 12 CYL. 60° 1" = 82 LBS. FT. FOR RECIPROCATING MASS OF… | ||
| scan0269 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd, acknowledging his correspondence and passing it on. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm7/R. 25th November, 1938. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of November 22nd. I have handed on your note to Coverley, and asked… | ||
| scan0270 | From Rm. to RHC. forwarding a note from Wilks and asking for a response to his queries. | ||
| View original record | 1091 RHC. from Rm. Rm6/R.25.11.38. I am sending you herewith a note from Wilks which is self-explanatory. If you can do anything to answer his queries, I would be very much obliged if you would write… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a revised list of weights and a misunderstanding about V-engines. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0272 | List of component weights in pounds for a 12 HP Vauxhall car and a 12 HP Rover Sports Body. | ||
| View original record | DNG/JM. 24th. November, 1938. WEIGHTS FOR 12.HP. "VAUXHALL" CAR. LBS. Engine complete with manifolds, air filter, carburetter & top water connection, oil, starter motor & clutch ... ... 308.75 Gearbox… | ||
| scan0273 | Letter from The Rover Company inquiring about the manufacturing process for silent Bentley gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD . FULHAM . LONDON . S.W.6. Contractors to H M Government.… | ||
| scan0274 | Letter to G.H. Savage of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding setting axle gears and the production of single helical gears. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm2/R. 9th December, 1938. G.H. Savage, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. Dear Savage, Thank you for your letter of the 8th December. Mr. Coverley has now, I… | ||