Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Proposal to change the treatment of sand castings from linseed oil to cellulose paint for all chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Mr. [redacted] & Rm......From Mr. [redacted] RHC/SB.1/MC.6.10.38. [Handwritten]: Files [Handwritten]: Swell. Have we any experience of this? Rm TREATMENT OF SAND CASTINGS - ALL CHASSIS Chassis… | ||
| scan0002 | Comparison of existing Linseed Oil and proposed Cellulose Paint treatments, detailing the operational steps, timings, and costs. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF OIL RESISTING PAINT AND LINSEED OIL TREATMENTS OPERATIONS EXISTING 1. Cast 2. Fettle 3. Heat Treat 4. Sand Blast 5. Spray with Linseed Oil 6. [Crossed out text: Leave to dry.]… | ||
| scan0003 | Cost comparison between cellulose and linseed oil spraying for engines, calculating the total annual savings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Total Cost of Cellulose Spraying One Engine........ 4/0¾d " " " Linseed Oil Spraying One Engine....... 10/3¾d Total Saving affected with Cellulose per Engine ... 6/3d. Thus on an average… | ||
| scan0004 | Cost-saving on the Bentley spare wheel retaining disc. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To. Rm/Gry........From RHC/DWB. RHC/DWB.1/MC.6.10.38. BENTLEY SPARE WHEEL RETAINING DISC Will you please note that the sample retaining disc handed to you to-day represents a saving of 1/8d per… | ||
| scan0005 | Costs of a B.50 Semi-Floating Rear Axle. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Rm- Da.6/G.10.10.38 B.50 Semi-Floating Rear Axle - Re costs. in file 802. | ||
| scan0006 | Investigation into changing the manufacturing process for a water pipe drain bracket from casting to stamping. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To:- BY & Rm.......From RHC/DWB. RHC/DWB.2/MC.11.10.38. BRACKET - WATER PIPE DRAIN (EW.1722) Agreed Ry HTD The possibility of making the above bracket as a Dixstampo stamping has been… | ||
| scan0007 | Outlining the system for correspondence and filing related to Experimental Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from Ev. c. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. c. Da/JD. BY/RD. 1260 Da/Ev.1/N.11.10.38. -------------------- Re: Experimental Coachwork. ------------------------ We would like to put on record the system briefly… | ||
| scan0008 | Filing and storage locations for coachwork and experimental documents. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.1/N.11.10.38 Cont'd. 3. The coachwork file kept in Mtn's office can go on as it will be needed to absorb letters received dealing with customer's bodies and other production coachwork… | ||
| scan0009 | Feasibility and costs of adapting a Wraith engine for use as a marine power unit. | ||
| View original record | To. Hs...........From RHC. 1260 RHC.1/MC.12.10.38. c. Sg. c. By & Rmn. MARINE POWER UNIT Enquiries have been instituted regarding the particulars and costs of "Meadows" marine engines, and according… | ||
| scan0010 | Competitor Lagonda's claims about sustained maximum speeds. | ||
| View original record | To EY. From Sg. Copy to Hs.Rm; G.Ex.W.Iv. re Sustained Maximum Speeds. You have doubtless seen in the Press reference to a test which Lagonda's conducted to prove that their cars will stand up to… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter from Lagonda Motors Limited to Jack Barclay Ltd. detailing recent successes at Brooklands and new models at the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | COPY. FK/14 Lagonda Motors Limited Staines, Middlesex 13th October 1938 J.Barclay Esq., Messrs. Jack Barclay Ltd., Hanover Square, W.1. Dear Sir, A fitting climax to a season of outstanding success… | ||
| scan0012 | Merits of painting engine crankcases with cellulose versus linseed oil, referencing practices at Leyland and the Aero division. | ||
| View original record | 1260 also 1202 To RHC. from Rm/Swdl. c. By. c. Hs. Rm/Swdl.7/MH.18.10.38. Regarding the suggestion in RHC/SB.1/MC.6.10.38 of spraying with cellulose, one coat against the present two coats of linseed… | ||
| scan0013 | Progress and plans for building various experimental cars and engines. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm. c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/Swdl. 1260. aho 666, 800, 400, Rm10/R.18.10.38. EXPERIMENTAL CAR WORK. Confirming our conversation, we are very anxious to build some B.50 and B.III motor-cars. The most… | ||
| scan0014 | Instructions on camshaft materials, machining processes for cast iron engines, and plans for future testing. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm10/R.18.10.38. We do not want to stop experiments on cast iron camshafts, but should like sufficient steel shafts to be made to cover all engines. This will avoid hold ups. If these are brought… | ||
| scan0015 | Competitor's (Lagonda) sustained speed tests and expressing doubts about their car's capabilities on German autobahns. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Sg. c. Hs. c. Rm. c. Gx. c. Bly. BY.6/G.19.10.38. RE: SUSTAINED MAXIMUM SPEEDS. Referring to Sg.14/E.17.10.38. and the letter which has been written to J. Barclay, Esq. the test which Lagonda… | ||
| scan0016 | The cost implications of a design change to the Wraith cylinder head to overcome cracking. | ||
| View original record | To. HY & Rm.....From RHC. c.c. Sg & HS. 1260 RHC.1/MC.21.10.38. SWDL Sales WRAITH CYLINDER HEAD The change of cylinder head design introduced to overcome cracking of valve seat encountered with… | ||
| scan0017 | Comparing supplier quotations for different frame designs, detailing prices and tool costs. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 1260 Cost file To Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Ev. c. to Rm. c. to RHC. c. to Roy. ROY/Les.19/B. 21.10.38. B. III FRAME The following quotations have been received for the above frame:- Frame Price Tool… | ||
| scan0018 | Internal memorandum discussing supplier quotations and pricing proposals for vehicle frames. | ||
| View original record | -2- ROY/Les.3/B.19.10.38 (Contd:- As can be seen from Thompsons' various quotations, their organisation cannot give us the correct price of this frame. For instance, for his original quotation, Major… | ||
| scan0019 | Frame painting, costs, and assembly with the supplier Thompsons. | ||
| View original record | -3- ROY/Les.3/B.19.10.38 (Contd:- (d) The frame to be painted with one coat of Harlands Primer as now used by us. In this way, if at the end of 6,000 frames, Thompsons have decided that they do not… | ||
| scan0020 | Preliminary analysis of the cost and weight for new high-power engine units. | ||
| View original record | 1260 also 1129a (See 1129a for Print attached) SHEET. Cost Sg. from Rm. Ms. c. Ry. c. RHO. c. Da. c. RFS. p. De/jmr. Hml/R.26.10.38. HIGH POWER ENGINE UNITS. We have now got a preliminary picture of… | ||
| scan0021 | Engine power development, valve timing, and plans for a Straight Eight and a 5-litre Six-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | -2- Power. Whilst we believe that we have not yet got the correct valve timing to obtain the best out of this engine, it has been demonstrated that it is possible to run with about 8% more M.E.P. at… | ||
| scan0022 | The merits and costs of an aluminium straight eight engine compared to a cast iron version. | ||
| View original record | -3- Aluminium Straight Eight. The disadvantage of a heavy power unit is not confined to the effect its weight has on the acceleration of the vehicle. The engine mass is now centred so very far forward… | ||
| scan0023 | Experimental expenditure and testing of a double leading shoe brake designed by Capt. Irving. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Also in Eagle. Cos. PRIVATE. Hs. from Rm. Rm7/R.29.10.38. Experimental Expenditure. We are not relaxing our efforts to do away with the servo. With this object in view we are arranging to test… | ||
| scan0024 | Comparative table of gearbox material costs for the B.50 and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | V. 1260, Costs October 1938. COMPARATIVE GEARBOX MATERIAL COSTS. B.50. WRAITH. SECTION. DESCRIPTION. LOP.NO. £ s d LOP.NO. £ s d. 6030 Gearbox & Actuating Gear GB.3550 3 12 2 GW.1326 4 13 9 6035… | ||
| scan0025 | Disposition of various chassis units, including which are to be scrapped, stored, or kept for future use. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To HPS. Rm/Swdl.14/JH.2.11.38. CHASSIS UNITS. Regarding the chassis units which are at present stored in the shop, will you please deal with them as follows - Units to be scrapped. Bentley 2 No.2… | ||
| scan0026 | Cost and reasons for experimental scrap due to design changes and incorrect drawings. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To: Rm from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. HPS/Ker.8/EP.3.11.38. Re: Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to Design changes for eight weeks ending Oct.8th, is as follows :- £. s. d. Labour. 2. 1. 7.… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing the procedure for ordering and costing experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm.. Da. Rm/FD. 1260 4th. November 1938. BY.9/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Experimental Bodies. As you are aware, in future… | ||
| scan0028 | Design and installation of six and eight-cylinder cast iron engines in a prototype chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1260 1044. Bg. from Hm. o. Da. o. Da/Hdy. c. Da/Ev. c. Hy/McS. c. Hy/Ald. Rm1/R.9.11.38. CAST IRON ENGINES - INSTALLATION. We are anxious that the design work for installing a cast iron engine in the… | ||
| scan0029 | Urging progress on vacuum-assisted brake experiments and simplifying the servo design. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hml/R.9.11.38. We are urging our experiments on the vacuum-assisted change to give Hdy the necessary information to complete his schemes. Apart from these installation drawings, there is one other… | ||
| scan0030 | Experiments with wheel disc designs, focusing on cost, fitting, and resolving issues like forward creep. | ||
| View original record | 1260 q 1001 Cost Rm/Gry.3/MH.9.11.38. To By. from Rm/Gry. c. HS. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/Hdy. WHEEL DISCS. We have been experimenting to obtain satisfactory cheap wheel discs. The retail price of a set… | ||
| scan0031 | Design, cost, and standardisation of wheel discs for the B.III wire wheel. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.3/WH.9.11.38. We have handed to Ev. a disc and drawings suitable for the B.III wire wheel. These discs have two chromium to paint joints. Such an arrangement has been on most of the Rootes… | ||
| scan0032 | Clarifying the correct type name for the independently sprung Bentley chassis to avoid confusion. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1260 drs Rm.S.D. By. from Hm. c. Sg. c. Es. c. Da. c. RHC. c. EFG. c. Da/SV. Rm6/R.10.11.36. B.V. & B.III. TYPE NAME FOR INDEPENDENTLY SPRUNG BENTLEY. We have run into a considerable amount of… | ||
| scan0033 | Progress report on the Rationalised Car Programme, detailing prototype testing and model specifications. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By. from Rm. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHG. c. HPS. c. Da/Ev. Rm2/R.S.11.38. DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS & THE RATIONALISED CAR PROGRAMME. The position of the rationalised car programme is as follows:-… | ||
| scan0034 | Material cost savings and the production status of various prototype chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- of bought out fabricated and unfabricated material has been accurately ascertained for B.50 and when compared with that of Wraith on the same basis, shows a saving of at least £90 per car or 32%.… | ||
| scan0035 | The potential range of rationalised models, detailing chassis, engine, and body options. | ||
| View original record | -3- IV. FULL POTENTIAL RANGE OF RATIONALISED MODELS. Designs are in hand for putting these cast iron engines in all three chassis, and these will be proceeded with when the cars already instructed… | ||
| scan0036 | Secret internal memorandum discussing car pricing strategy, profitability, and the future model programme after the B.III launch. | ||
| View original record | 1260, 400 and R-R's Policy SECRET. By. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm5/R.12.11.38. PROGRAMME AFTER LAUNCHING B.III. We understand that, in spite of the progress made in reducing material and labour costs, the… | ||
| scan0037 | Proposals for new car models, pricing, and market positioning. | ||
| View original record | -2- (B) Introduce B.50 at £1250 with a Rolls-Royce Radiator. This leaves the position open for B.50 when it is ready, but would undoubtedly affect the Wraith market. Possibly it may be considered too… | ||
| scan0038 | To avoid confusion by proposing a new name for the Bentley B.III model. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Rm/Gry. Rm/FD. Rm/AFM. Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC. Rm/CTS. Rm/FJH. Rm/GR. Rm/Swdl. Rm/JBD. Rm/RC. Rm/IMW. Rm/Cr. Rm2/R.14.11.38. CONFUSION IN NAMES. In order to avoid confusion, which has arisen due to the… | ||
| scan0039 | Proposing design modifications to reduce the factory cost of the Wraith Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To By & Rm. From RHC. RHC.2/MD.15.11.38. We have investigated the possibility of reducing cost of the Wraith Chassis by making certain design modifications, and attach hereto a table showing the… | ||
| scan0040 | Proposing component changes to the Wraith chassis for cost-saving purposes. | ||
| View original record | To By. & Rm. From RHC. RHC.1/MD.15.11.38. WRAITH CHASSIS. The following items have received attention, resultant economies being shown on the attached analysis :- Synchromesh Mechanism. It is proposed… | ||
| scan0041 | Cost-saving proposals for the Wraith model concerning the Monikrome Camshaft, Coined Connecting Rods, and Steering Box Mounting. | ||
| View original record | -2- Monikrome Camshaft. Present Wraith Camshaft is produced from S/ZN bar, but as an alternative "Monikrome" iron casting could be used as proposed in Rm/Swdl.7/JH.16.6.38. Castings in this material… | ||
| scan0042 | Chassis development programme, including engine sizes, wheelbase, and radiator options for future models. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Secret. [Handwritten in red ink]: B III S/W....EW c. to Hs. c. to Rm. Sg16/C18.11.38 Re CHASSIS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. Referring to Rm2/R8.11.38, this matter will be discussed at the Meeting on… | ||
| scan0043 | Future car model strategy, focusing on engine size, body space, and model positioning. | ||
| View original record | [Header] BY. -2- [Typed Text] rationalised pieces, it being clear that this type of Wraith was to give the same body space as the present car, and we are wondering if this is clear with an 11'.1"… | ||
| scan0044 | Secret memorandum discussing the experimental production stage of the Bentley V Chassis, referencing learnings from the Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 1260. SECRET. To BY. Hm. From RHC. GRY. RHC.1/FH.19.11.38. c. Sg. Hs. C. Cx. LA. HPS. BENTLEY V. CHASSIS. We have been reviewing the position of Bentley V. and taking a survey of Wraith Chassis… | ||
| scan0045 | Introduction of a new simplified gearbox for the Bentley III, weighing production costs against reliability concerns. | ||
| View original record | -2- Although the more simple type Gearbox will provide an eventual reduction in Manufacturing Charges, if it is allowed to commence on Production with known faults, any reduction in initial cost will… | ||
| scan0046 | Urgent memo requesting a list of tests to be performed on a new chassis before it enters production. | ||
| View original record | File untyped for reference V1260 To Rm/Gry. From Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr.4/MH.19.11.38. U R G E N T. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going… | ||
| scan0047 | The road and dyno test procedures for a new gearbox and rear axle. | ||
| View original record | Testing of New Parts (Transmission) A Gearbox Road 50000 miles including 15000 in France Dyno . At 2000 engine rpm followed by 100 hours 3RD or overdrive full throttle 30 " 2nd " 8 " 1ST 2nd speed… | ||
| scan0048 | The specification for the propeller shaft. | ||
| View original record | (eg Propellor Shaft Road } Exactly as for the rear axle Dyno } | ||
| scan0049 | Requesting and detailing proposed tests for a new chassis before production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/JBD. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0050 | Form requesting a list of tests for a new chassis before it goes into production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0051 | Note about extended running in snowy conditions and the fitting of ski racks. | ||
| View original record | 20. Extended running in snow (i.e. mountain passes kept open in winter) Rear of latest type ski racks on roof as fitted to most foreign cars in winter. | ||
| scan0052 | Request to outline pre-production chassis tests, with a handwritten response for electrical units. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC. from Rm/Cr. U R G E N T. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0053 | Outlining the road test schedule and conditions for a new chassis before production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FJH. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0054 | Urgent request for a list of pre-production tests for a new chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/NRC. from Rm/Cr. U R G E N T. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0055 | Memo outlining suggestions for a comprehensive 15,000-mile vehicle testing program. | ||
| View original record | RAM/ To my mind, testing should establish (a) Reliability, road worthiness and comfort when driven hard for long periods (b) The degree of refinement, comfort & convenience and general "niceness",… | ||
| scan0056 | Urgent memo requesting and receiving a handwritten list of engine unit tests before a new chassis goes into production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Swdl. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0057 | Requesting and detailing rig testing procedures for a new chassis, specifically for suspension and brakes. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/AFM. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Rm/Cr.4/MH.19.11.38. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the… | ||
| scan0058 | Outlining mileage requirements for road tests, detailing durability expectations for the car, brakes, servo, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | ARM./PT. 19.11.28. Road Tests TO MR. ARM. FROM MR. CH. URGENT After the first 15,000 miles test, the car should continue running for a total mileage of at least 30,000 & preferably 50,000 miles. The… | ||
| scan0059 | Alternative rig testing methods for springs, comparing a scraggy machine to a bump test. | ||
| View original record | Alternative Rig Tests In order to help development the springs might be tested on a scraggy machine instead of on the bump test. This is just as severe. The springs must stand 200,000 to 250,000… | ||
| scan0060 | On a delay and high cost for a specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | Gimp chasses. The delay occasioned will be several months, & the cost is high. | ||
| scan0061 | Outlining the required testing program for a new chassis before going into production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. from Rm/Cr. URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and other… | ||
| scan0062 | Chassis testing procedure outlining dynamometer tests before production. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/Cr. C R O B N T. will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production. i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and… | ||
| scan0063 | Document outlining a four-part road testing schedule. | ||
| View original record | 2/ which I consider should be replaced. The road tests should then consist of ① 5000 miles in England under normal touring conditions, but including 2000 miles of London traffic, followed by:- ②… | ||
| scan0064 | Urgent internal memo requesting details on pre-production chassis testing. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Std. from Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr.4/MH.19.11.38. U R G E N T. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road,… | ||
| scan0065 | Testing requirements for car radiators. | ||
| View original record | ① Radiator :- (a) Adequacy as regards cooling - see cooling system generally below (8) (b) Structural & fatigue strength - if completely new design is in question or new principle such as pressure… | ||
| scan0066 | Endurance and performance requirements for fans, belts, and water pumps. | ||
| View original record | ② Fans: + Belts. (a) Cooling - see 'Cooling System General' below (b) Endurance - at least three fans to cover a minimum of 50,000 miles each - this can be Maintained by changing from one chassis to… | ||
| scan0067 | Durability testing specifications for ward connections, bonnets, and thermometers. | ||
| View original record | for new construction LTRH (crossed out) ④ Ward connections Three sets to cover at least 30,000 miles each without failing + be in service for at least one year each without showing serious… | ||
| scan0068 | Test requirements for vehicle heaters, demisters, and the cooling system. | ||
| View original record | ⑦ Heaters or demisters - to operate satisfactorily for at least six months including winter months on at least three cars. ⑧ Cooling System General. @. Cooling system suitability - complete system to… | ||
| scan0069 | Cooling system performance requirements, such as mileage without water addition and corrosion resistance. | ||
| View original record | in densest London traffic in hot weather, + also by extremely idling tests. (b) loss of coolant - [struck out] need to No hope of coolant addition to all exp. cars + all [struck out] cars to be… | ||
| scan0070 | Summary discussing time and mileage as factors for determining the fitness of a cooling system. | ||
| View original record | Summary From above it will be seen that time as well as mileage is a factor in determining fitness [strikethrough]standardised[/strikethrough] or otherwise of a cooling system for a -actually the… | ||
| scan0071 | Request for a list of tests for a new chassis, with a handwritten response outlining three specific tests. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. Will you please fill in on this sheet what tests you consider a new chassis should go through before going onto production, i.e. on the road, on the dynamometer and other test apparatus, with… | ||
| scan0072 | Suggestions for future tests on new chassis components before going into production. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. 1260. & 1315. 22.11.38. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE TESTS FOR NEW CHASSIS, BEFORE GOING ONTO PRODUCTION. The following points are the suggestions put forward by those responsible for… | ||
| scan0073 | Testing specifications for the propeller shaft and suspension systems, detailing rig tests and road tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ory. Propellor Shaft. Road) Exactly as for the rear axle. Dyno) IMW. The propellor shaft should be investigated for alignment, and road tested at maximum bottom gear torque at various loads, up to… | ||
| scan0074 | Testing specifications and durability requirements for vehicle components including brakes, electrical units, and the fuel system. | ||
| View original record | -3- AFM. Brakes. Rig Tests. All pieces to stand double the pedal load required to lock rear wheels. The servo should stand 100 hours on dynamometer, load applied for 2-3 secs. per minute at pedal load… | ||
| scan0075 | Schedule of endurance and performance tests for steering and engine components. | ||
| View original record | -4- PJH. Steering. 20,000 miles in France as at present. 10,000 miles in London traffic, including deliberate parking and manoeuvring in confined spaces to exercise steering.gear. 20,000 miles general… | ||
| scan0076 | Standard endurance and performance requirements for various automotive components. | ||
| View original record | -5- Std. Cooling System. Radiator. If completely new design is in question at least 6 radiators should be built and run, so that a minimum total mileage of 180,000 is covered. If new plating methods… | ||
| scan0077 | Test procedures for the cooling system, including dynamometer, endurance, and road tests. | ||
| View original record | -6- Std. Cooling System General. IMW. Complete system to be tested out at either Brooklands or Montlhery. Figures to be checked in hot weather on Continental motor roads and on mountain passes. At… | ||
| scan0078 | Summary of suggested future tests including coachwork, winter running, and mileage accumulation. | ||
| View original record | -7- IMW. Coachwork. Scope of development should include coachwork tests covering ventilation, heating, comfort and durability, i.e. rattles, shakes, sticking windows etc. Tests of latest type ski… | ||
| scan0079 | Outlining the future chassis programme, detailing plans for Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten annotation at top] 1260 [Signature] To Rm. from Sg. re Chassis Programme. Sg17/E231138 [Handwritten, struck through] Copy to Cr. In order to make sure that we set out in the Minutes… | ||
| scan0080 | Meeting to decide on parts release for 50 B.V. motor-cars and production strategy. | ||
| View original record | 1260 also H60 Rm/Gry. from Rm. Rm/APM. Rm/FD. Rm/NRC. Rm/Wym. Rm/Std. Rm/JBD. Rm/Swdl. Rm/CPS. Rm/FJH. Rm/GR. Rm/RC. Rm/Cr. Rm/IMW. Rm2/R.24.11.38. There will be a meeting at 8.30 a.m. to-morrow at… | ||
| scan0081 | Counter-propaganda strategies for Bentleys in relation to Lagondas. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Rm. from Sg. re Bentleys Sg2/E241138 You mentioned the other day at lunch about counter-propaganda for Bentleys in connection with Lagondas. I should welcome any suggestions which you have to… | ||
| scan0082 | Secret memorandum detailing the chassis programme, including progress on the Wraith and Phantom III replacement models. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. c. By. c. Cx. SECRET. Rm5/R.25.11.38. CHASSIS PROGRAMME. B.V. & B.50. With reference to Sg17/E.23.11.38., the position is that the policy with regard to the first two items, i.e., B.V.… | ||
| scan0083 | Design implications of weight and engine size for the Wraith replacement model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm5/R.25.11.38. Weight increase, which of course is largely proportionate to body dimensions, is cumulative. The body gets heavier, the frame has to be made heavier to take care of the long… | ||
| scan0084 | The cost of non-adjustable Luvax Piston Type dampers and their Gordon Armstrong equivalent for comparison. | ||
| View original record | 1260. To Roy/Les. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.4/MH.30.11.38. COST OF SHOCK DAMPERS. Will you please ascertain the cost of Luvax Piston Type dampers similar to SCD.950, only the non-adjustable production type.… | ||
| scan0085 | The cost and reasons for experimental scrap due to design changes and incorrect drawings. | ||
| View original record | To from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. 1260 HPS/Ker.2/EP.1.12.38. Re: Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to design changes for four weeks ending Nov.5th, is as follows :- £. s. d. Labour. 16. 4. Material.… | ||
| scan0086 | Concerns over a story in 'Motor Sport' magazine about W.O. Bentley's design contributions and his subsequent move to Lagonda. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. Rml/R.5.12.38. In the October Number of "Motor Sport" (which we enclose), opposite the advertisement for the 4¼-litre Bentley car a paragraph appears from which you will see… | ||
| scan0087 | Suggestions to reduce costs for the Wraith model, covering the dynamo drive, steering box, connecting rod, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1260. c. Rm. BY.21/G.6.12.38. WRAITH. RE: SUGGESTIONS TO REDUCE COST IN RHC.1/MD.15.11.38. Dynamo Drive. We have already produced a scheme which has been instructed experimentally, by which we use a… | ||
| scan0088 | Staffing responsibility for Mr. Leslie and the methods of production. | ||
| View original record | HS. A.F. ROY. c. Rm. 1260 BY.1/G.16.12.38. RE: ENGINEERING COSTS. I am of the opinion that Mr. Leslie should be on my staff and directly responsible to me instead of as at present on ROY's staff. The… | ||
| scan0089 | Costs and reasons for experimental scrap due to chassis design changes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To By. from HPS/Ker. C. Rm. HPS/Ker.6/EP.16.12.38. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to Chassis Design changes for the four weeks ending Dec.3rd is as follows :- £. s.… | ||
| scan0090 | Major failures on the Wraith model after production and the inadequacy of endurance testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Copy Ms. c. Rm. c. RHG. BY.16/G.17.12.38. ENDURANCE TESTING OF NEW DESIGNS. Both Rm. and myself are seriously disturbed by the failures which have occurred on Wraith after it had been passed off… | ||
| scan0091 | Outlining the minimum 50,000-mile testing requirements for new vehicle components and chassis designs. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.16/G.17.12.38. In the case of the semi-floating axle, it will be remembered I had insisted on at least 50,000 on individual parts, and that also a number of different chassis must be fitted… | ||
| scan0092 | Outlining the endurance testing programme for the Bentley V model, requiring 50,000 miles before general release. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - BY.16/G.17.12.38. The Bentley V. must conform to these proposals, and although we have ordered 50 sets of material on many sections, this must not be extended to a general release until we have… | ||
| scan0093 | Confidential cover note for a memo from Kennington detailing his past development work at General Motors. | ||
| View original record | 1260. CONFIDENTIAL. Wd. from Rm. Rm6/R.22.12.38. Attached is a memo from Kennington,who is now working for me, with regard to some development work which he did for General Motors when he was in their… | ||
| scan0094 | Design and performance details of an 8-cylinder radial 2-cycle supercharged petrol engine developed by General Motors. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm/FWK.8/JH.28.11.38. 8 Cyl. Radial 2 cycle Supercharged Petrol Engine Developed by General Motors. The details of performance and design of the above engine will of necessity be based upon… | ||
| scan0095 | Description of a pair of cylinders with inlet pistons, detailing their operation and construction. | ||
| View original record | -2- The two figures represent a pair of cylinders with the inlet piston A, at top centre and B, at bottom centre. The two pistons, inlet and exhaust will not both reach their top and bottom centres… | ||
| scan0096 | Technical description of an engine's crankshaft, connecting rods, and supercharger components. | ||
| View original record | -3- (b) CRACKSHAFT, CONNECTING RODS ETC. The crankshaft is an unmachined steel forging. It is counter-balanced, and as mentioned above, has two crankpins with a 15° phase angle between them. This… | ||
| scan0097 | Report page detailing tests on blowers, carburetter and ignition systems, and engine performance metrics like horsepower and BMEP. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/FWK.8/JH.28.11.38. Various other types of blowers have been tested - both centrifugal and eccentric vane type. For commercial use however the roots type gains on its reliability and its far… | ||
| scan0098 | Report page detailing engine performance characteristics including torque, fuel consumption, idling, smoothness, and starting. | ||
| View original record | -5- One of the great advantages of this engine is the high torque obtainable at low speeds. The torque curve in actual fact appears almost flat from 800 to over 2000 r.p.m. (b) Fuel Consumption.… | ||
| scan0099 | The reliability and quietness of an experimental engine. | ||
| View original record | -6- (f) Reliability. The engine, although only in an experimental stage, never had any basic mechanical breakdown. Oil seals of the 'Perfect' type were inclined to fail in the front end of the… | ||
| scan0100 | The methods of instrumentation and development for a two-cycle engine, focusing on pressure wave analysis. | ||
| View original record | -7- METHODS OF INSTRUMENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT. With a commercial two-cycle engine it is of the utmost importance to obtain good scavenging consistent with high fuel economy and to that end a careful… | ||
| scan0101 | Page detailing engine development, covering issues with detonation, airflow tests, mixture distribution, and gas analysis results. | ||
| View original record | -8- Rm/FWK.8/JH.28.11.38. had a larger magnitude than the rise in pressure caused by the exhaust ports opening. The difficulty was eventually overcome by modification to the exhaust manifold.… | ||
| scan0102 | Report page discussing air consumption measurement methods with a disclaimer on the data's age. | ||
| View original record | -9- Rm/FWK.8/JH.28.11.38. Air consumption was measured either by a balanced pressure pump instrument or by the orifice method. .......... When reading the above report it must be remembered that the… | ||
| scan0103 | Indicator cards comparing engine pressures with and without detonation. | ||
| View original record | CYLINDER HEAD INTAKE MANIFOLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD IC BC TC IO BC TC INDICATOR CARD SHOWING NO DETONATION CYLINDER HEAD INDICATOR CARD SHOWING DETONATION IC. — INTAKE CLOSES EC. — EXHAUST " TC. — TOP… | ||
| scan0104 | Blueprint sketch showing the approximate layout of a supercharged engine. | ||
| View original record | No. 1 CYL SUPERCHARGER. SUMP SKETCH SHOWING APPROXIMATE LAYOUT OF ENGINE. NOS. 2, 3, 4 CYLS. ARE NOT SHOWN. | ||
| scan0105 | The tensile testing of Quadrant Holders, proposing a material change from Silver Bronze to Dixstampo. | ||
| View original record | To BY. & Rm. from RHC/GTH. 1260 RHC/GTH.1/LS.31.12.38. c. Hs. Da. c. Cgh/EM. Handwritten: Gry what are these pieces Rm 1014 C RE QUADRANT HOLDERS. In view of the trouble experienced with cracks in the… | ||
| scan0106 | Probable cost of the B.V. chassis and questioning the high factory overheads. | ||
| View original record | 1260 COST Hs/LS. from Rm. Rm6/R.10.1.39. We shall be very interested to see your analysis of the probable cost of B.V. chassis. One point which is concerning us is the fact that on one of the charts,… | ||
| scan0107 | Querying the increased cost of R.A.D.13 linings. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Roy/Les. Rm2/R.14.1.39. I see that R.A.D.13 linings are 1/2d more than linings which they supersede. We should have thought that the total cost of the lining should not have been more than 1/-,… | ||
| scan0108 | Cost comparison document for various gearbox models, including material, labour, and burden costs. | ||
| View original record | 1260 COPY. Please file. Cost To Rm. Roy/Les.2/ER.18.1.39. Cost of Gear Boxes. (Including change gear mechanism and Damper control) | | Bentley 50. | Bentley 'M' Series. | Wraith 'B' series. (1-100) |… | ||
| scan0109 | Comparing the cost and features of various 4-speed gearboxes, including the B.50, Wraith, Snipe, and Mina boxes. | ||
| View original record | -2- The price of two 4-speed gearboxes, both of which weigh more than that of the B.50, has recently been investigated, and the cost of one of these, quoted in RHC. £ , the other being slightly more.… | ||
| scan0110 | Production costs of Bentley and Wraith gearboxes in comparison to a Rover box. | ||
| View original record | 1260? COST Hs. from Rm. Rm10/R.19.1.39. Herewith a letter from Wilks, the contents of which is self-explanatory. As far as we can remember, the Works cost of the Rover Box, with synchromesh, would be… | ||
| scan0111 | Cost breakdown and comparison for servo parts for the Wraith 'B' Series and Bentley 50. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Rm. Roy/Les3/ER 23.1.39. Cost Wraith 'B' Series. Section 6156 L.O.P. GW 1514. SERVO COUNTER SHAFT. £. s. d. Material. 6 - 9 Labour. 5 - 0 Burden. 11 - 4 ________ £1 - 3 - 1 Factory Cost. Section.… | ||
| scan0112 | Test drive report and comparison of a 1939 12-cylinder Lagonda against a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rmn 1260 Sg. C. to C. C. " BY. C. " Rm. C. " Blr. 12-cylinder Lagonda 1939. W.O.Bentley was kind enough to lend me a 12-cylinder Lagonda over the week-end, and I had an opportunity of driving it a… | ||
| scan0113 | Comparative analysis of a Bentley and a Lagonda, focusing on refinement, gear noise, and gear change mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx5/KW30.1.39. cornering at low speeds, and has a certain amount of sponginess or lost motion. The clutch is fairly heavy . The chassis and standard Saloons are more expensive. In trying to… | ||
| scan0114 | Comparative review of a converted Bentley against a standard model and a 6-cylinder Lagonda. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - the conversion which we have done on the Bentley, carried out by K. which looks a very neat and practicable job, and, whilst we cannot be quite sure, I believe that this point probably… | ||
| scan0115 | Cost analysis and price comparison of clutches supplied by Borg & Beck Ltd. | ||
| View original record | By: c. Rm. c. Rm/NRC. c. Hs. c. Roy. 1260 Cost Roy/Les 1/ER 1.2.39. SECRET. Clutches supplied from Borg & Beck Ltd., We are now able to give complete make-up costs of our clutches compared with… | ||
| scan0116 | Cost comparison and savings analysis for different clutch manufacturing features. | ||
| View original record | -2- 10" B&B £ s. d. 11" B&B. £ s. d. 9. Machine outside of cover plate and dowel. 6 8 10. Selection of cover and pressure plate, in order to avoid a lot of drilling. 2 6 2 6 11. Special method of… | ||
| scan0117 | The price and feasibility of using a 'Long' type clutch on a Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- £ s. d. Present Price of "Long" Clutch. - 2 5 0 Saving due to less expensive features_ 6 9 Resulting Price - 1 18 3. It is impossible for us to have items 9 and 11 with the "Long" type clutch,… | ||
| scan0118 | Warning testers about high charges from supplier Metalastik Ltd. for experimental rubber-to-metal parts and suggesting alternatives. | ||
| View original record | All Testers 1260 Rm. We think that testers should be warned not to buy Experimental rubber to metal parts from Metalastik Ltd., There have been several items which have been instructed from this firm,… | ||
| scan0119 | Costs and specifications for clutches supplied by Borg & Beck Ltd., focusing on standardisation for Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | 1260 also 1110 To By. c. to Roy/Les. c. to Hs. c. to Roy. Rm/NRC.1/JH.8.2.39. Clutches Supplied by Borg & Beck Ltd., re Roy/Les.1/ER.1.2.39. We agree that there are certain items for which we now pay… | ||
| scan0120 | Technical review of clutch finishing, machining, balancing, and component selection. | ||
| View original record | -2- We think 1/- is a very reasonable sum for Bonderizing and Enamelling, especially as B. & B. have to send the cover out for this work. An alternative to consider is a blue-black finish, which is… | ||
| scan0121 | The special finish of a pressure plate and its cost. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/NRC.1/JH.8.2.39. ITEM 12. SPECIAL FINISH OF PRESSURE PLATE - -/6d. This consists mainly in filing up the part of the driving lugs, which project through the cover, and is purely a matter of… | ||
| scan0122 | Outlining the progress of the Rationalised Programme and suggesting further areas for review and simplification. | ||
| View original record | 1260 By. from Rm. Rm5/R.14.2.39. The pieces for the Rationalised Programme are now more or less completed with the exception of one or two items. These are as follows:- (1) An axle for the 8-cylinder… | ||
| scan0123 | List of points concerning chassis re-design and manufacturing development. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm5/R.14.2.39. Other points worth mentioning are:- (1) Left-handing all the rationalised chassis. (2) Re-design of the frame to give lower rear seats, to take advantage of the shortness of the… | ||
| scan0124 | The sale of Experimental Phantom III No. 12 Unit to Marstons for radiator development tests. | ||
| View original record | C/Eb. o. Hd. 12604 200 Em/Swdl.4/C.14.2.39. EXPERIMENTAL PHANTOM III. NO. 12 UNIT. It has been decided to sell the above unit to Marstons in connection with radiator development tests for a nominal… | ||
| scan0125 | Experimental patterns for producing castings in both aluminium and cast iron. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Sft/EW. from Rm. Rm8/R.20.2.39. You will remember that Vs. discussed with us sometime ago the possibility of making experimental patterns so that the expansion allowance would cater for producing… | ||
| scan0126 | The costs and reasons for experimental scrap due to chassis design changes and incorrect drawings. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. [crossed out] from HPS/Ker. c.c. Rm. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to Chassis Design changes for the eight weeks ending Jan.28th, is as follows :- £. s. d.… | ||
| scan0127 | Summary of a conversation about a rationalising programme for standardising car components. | ||
| View original record | 1260 SECRET. Noted Da/Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/AFM. Here is a summary of our conversation yesterday. RATIONALISING PROGRAMME. (1) Can we have absolutely the same pieces on the front of every car… | ||
| scan0128 | Clarifying the status of parts supplied for investigation without a covering memo. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To (Rm) From RHC. C. BY. RHC.3/FH.2.3.39. i Referring to the question raised at the Conference held in BY's. Office on Monday last, 27th. inst. regarding parts which have been supplied from… | ||
| scan0129 | Cost comparison for Whitemetal bearings and Inlet valves from different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 1260 to 1020 COPY FOR COST FILE. Typed 8.3.39. R.R. Whitemetal bearings 45/- per set. Vandervell W/M bearings 15/- per set. R.R. - S.65 Inlet valves 4/8 1/2d. each. S/SLV Motor Components valves 1/9d.… | ||
| scan0130 | Summary of annual cost savings on car parts prior to a takeover. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Typed. 8.3.39. COPY FOR POLICY FILE. SAVINGS INSTITUTED BY Rm. PRIOR TO LES. TAKING OVER. Average chassis produced 1934/5/6. Bentley 520 25/30 762 P.III 185 Total 1467. Per Annum. Instruments… | ||
| scan0131 | The 'Rationalising Programme' and simplification of components. | ||
| View original record | 1260. also Rm's file Da. from Rm. c. By. c. Da/Ev. Rm13/R.9.3.39. Re: Rationalising Programme. -> Rm's Policy file With reference to Da/Ev.5/N.1.3.39., we are very anxious that the simplifications… | ||
| scan0132 | Acknowledging arrangements made in a previous communication to facilitate experiments. | ||
| View original record | 1260 RHC. from Rm. c. By. Rm20/R.9.3.39. Thanks for RHC.3/FH.2.3.39., we note the arrangements that are being made in the last paragraph, and are sure that this will facilitate progress of these… | ||
| scan0133 | The cost and details of experimental scrap due to incorrect chassis drawings for a four-week period. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To B.J. from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. HPS/Ker.1/EP.10.3.39. Re: Experimental Scrap, The amount of Experimental scrap due to Chassis Detail drawings being incorrect, for the four weeks ending Feb.25th, is… | ||
| scan0134 | 1938 and 1939 chassis development budgets, with a breakdown of historical costs and units produced. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Rm. from HPS. c.c. Hs. HPS.1/EP.14.3.39. 1938 and 1939 CHASSIS DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS. For your information the following are the total chassis costs for 1933 to 1937 inclusive :- 1933 the… | ||
| scan0135 | Financial credits for chassis disposals and transfers, with a recommendation for the 1939 budget. | ||
| View original record | -2- Chassis. Bentley 9-B-V. Bentley 1-B-50. Bentley 2-B-50. Units. Bentley V No.4. Bentley V No.5. Bentley V No.6. Bentley V No.7. Bentley 60 No.1. Bentley 60 No.2. Bentley 80 No.1. Credit of £1,405… | ||
| scan0136 | Note concerning the conversion of an 'M' Series Bentley chassis to suit a Paulin Streamline body. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Rm. RHC.3/FH. 16.3.39. Paulin Bentley Converting "M" Series Bentley Chassis to suit a Paulin Streamline file 1380 | ||
| scan0137 | Outlining the 'Rationalised Chassis Programme' for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1260. c. Rm. DA.15/G.17.3.39. RE: RATIONALISED CHASSIS PROGRAMME. As requested by Rm. we have set out the range of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars which form the Rationalised Programme - see FD.392… | ||
| scan0138 | Confirming the compatibility of a radiator shirt with B.50 radiator 'internals'. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - DA.15/G.17.3.39. We have ascertained that the radiator shirt as drawn can be fitted to a B.50 radiator 'internals'. DA. | ||
| scan0139 | Cost comparison memo for a Delco-Remy Distributor and an estimated figure for part DW.426 R.R. | ||
| View original record | 1260 + Elec Cost To Rm. from Rm/RC. COPY FOR FILES. Typed 17.3.39. Cost of Delco-Remy Distributor complete (Testing time included) £1. 19. 8d. Estimated figure for DW.426 R.R. £2. 9. 0d. Naylor… | ||
| scan0140 | Cost and weight comparison between the Cub and Wraith engines. | ||
| View original record | 1260 + 1175 Cost Typed. 17.3.39. Cub Engine (less clutch) 755 lbs. Wraith " (less clutch) 569 lbs. Material Cost. Cub (less clutch) £49 = 980/- Wraith(" " ) £35/10/- = 710/- Wraith Mat., Cost per lb.… | ||
| scan0141 | Cost comparison for Leyland and Wraith gearboxes, detailing weight, material, and labour costs. | ||
| View original record | -2- 17.3.39. Cost GEARBOX. Mat. Lab. Leyland 130 lbs. £9/7/- £3/13/6 Wraith 90 lbs. £9/19/8 £11/8/2 Leyland Mat. 187/- Wraith 199.7/- 228.2/- Lab. 73.5/- Cost/lb. Mat. Lab. 187 / 130 = 1.44 .566 199.7… | ||
| scan0142 | Request to credit the experimental chassis test department for 6 special raised crown pistons for Chassis 74 M.R. | ||
| View original record | 1260+ 261. To G/Rb. c. to L.A. Rm/Swdl 7/ER 21.3.39. Chassis 74 M.R. (Sir J. Wilson) Will you please credit the experimental chassis test department with the value (£4/10/-) of 6 special raised crown… | ||
| scan0143 | Financial summary detailing costs for Sanderson & Holmes and Park Ward, including various chassis models and parts. | ||
| View original record | 1260 TOTAL - SANDERSON & HOLMES..£714 - 12 - 9 PARK WARD. 2.B.V. £625 - 18 - 2 1.B.V. £574 - 9 - 2 1st. Dummy Chassis with Rad. and Bonnet £105 - 10 - 0 2nd. Dummy Chassis with Rad. and Bonnet £ 74 -… | ||
| scan0144 | Allocation of designs for rationalised programmes and the difficulty in setting completion dates. | ||
| View original record | 1260 QBX Rm. c. BY. c. Da/Ev. c. ROY/Les. DA.14/G.27.3.39. RATIONALISED PROGRAMMES. Referring to Rm.13/R.9.3.39. we have endeavoured to say to whom the designs have been allocated, and when they may… | ||
| scan0145 | Allocating work for the front suspension, noting its connection to the brakes. | ||
| View original record | Da.14/G.27.3.39. Allocated to Da/TWD. FRONT SUSPENSION. Though this is normally Ev/DB's work, as it is largely a question of adapting existing designs, it is thought Da/TWD. could handle it. It is… | ||
| scan0146 | The design and production timeline for radiators on 'Ripple', 'B.50-RR', and 'Cresta' models. | ||
| View original record | Da.14/G.27.3.39. Allocated to Da/EV. RADIATORS. There are three radiators to be done for models in progress and being instructed viz. 'Ripple', B.50-RR., and 'Cresta'. With the radiator has to be done… | ||
| scan0147 | Design and scheduling of 8 1/2' and 10' rear axle ring gears. | ||
| View original record | Da.14/G.27.3.39. Allocated to Da/Hdy. REAR AXLE. 8 1/2" Ring Gear. Unless the single piece propeller shaft compels the use of 1 1/2" Hypoid, there is nothing to be done on this axle, except possible… | ||
| scan0148 | Design policy and component choices for frames, springs, and roll rods. | ||
| View original record | Da.14/G.27.3.39. Allocated to Da/JD. FRAMES. It seems doubtful whether the bent front pan on all models is the best policy. ROY/Les. will endeavour to obtain a comparative cost between the bent and… | ||
| scan0149 | Feasibility of fitting a rear roll rod to a 'Corniche' model. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Da.14/G.27.3.39. ROLL RODS. (Cont'd). case the 'Corniche' is treated as a separate issue, and cannot have a rear roll rod. If the 'Corniche' type tank is desired, it will take a few days to… | ||
| scan0150 | Expressing frustration about delayed modifications for the B. 60 and Wraith models and ignored test results. | ||
| View original record | 1266 To Rm. c. BY. c. RHC. From RHC/G.Mc. RHC/G.Mc.2/FH.5.4.39. I note that certain modifications are going through to the B. 60 and Wraith dealing with points I raised in memos and verbally some six… | ||
| scan0151 | Cost reduction measures for the petrol filler and clutch operation. | ||
| View original record | 1260 By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. Rml/R.6.4.39. COST REDUCTION. There are two points that have at various times been discussed and to which we should like design attention to be given as soon as… | ||
| scan0152 | Summary comparing the R.R. and Delco distributors for the Wraith model, outlining faults and factors against the R.R. unit. | ||
| View original record | 1266. cho 6119 By. from Rm. c. Mx. Rm1/R.15.4.39. R.R. DISTRIBUTOR FOR WRAITH. The following is a summary of the present position of the R.R. and Delco distributor:- In Rm9/R.28.11.38., we recommended… | ||
| scan0153 | Decision to fit an R.R. distributor to the Wraith C series and comparing it to the Delco distributor. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm1/R.15.4.39. In spite of its short comings, we have agreed to the R.R. distributor being fitted to Wraith C. series owing to the fact that material had been ordered. Now that we know the exact… | ||
| scan0154 | Cost comparison for a Wraith pedal gap plate made from Aluminium versus Bakelite. | ||
| View original record | 1260 + 635 To Rm. from Rm/NRC. COPY FOR FILES. Cost 18.4.39. WRAITH. PEDAL GAP PLATE FW.1227/8. ALUMINIUM. Material 5.66 sh. Labour 5.6 200% charges 11.2 22.46 BAKALITE. Bought out complete 5.75 sh.… | ||
| scan0155 | Review of component costs for a rationalised programme, focusing on the Bentley V chassis and potential savings. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Hs. c. Sg. c. By. c. Rm. c. REC. c. Roy. 12.00 (crossed out) M series BT V Cos (crossed out) MAT Secret. 248 209 LAB 140 108 Annoyance of outside suppliers (crossed out) Change of… | ||
| scan0156 | Internal memorandum detailing potential cost reductions and simplifications for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -2- will show a marked reduction in cost. 4. Head lamps - Twin filament head lamps to replace dipping reflectors, in conjunction with Messrs. Lucas's springs, shows a saving in cost of £2/0/6d. 5.… | ||
| scan0157 | Review of vehicle component designs and costs, suggesting simplifications for parts such as the clutch, pedals, and engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | -3- Gear box and Actuating gear - B.V. and B. 50. 389 pieces. (80 steel balls counted as one piece.) Speedo Drive and damper control pump. 35 pieces. 1st & 3rd Motion shafts. 66 pieces. Servo Drive.… | ||
| scan0158 | Cost analysis and saving suggestions for various vehicle components including shock absorbers, electricals and brackets. | ||
| View original record | -4- 10. Rear Shock Absorbers - Our standard type of shock absorbers which we are using for the rear of S.V. costs £7/18/6d. We are sure that a satisfactory pair of shock absorbers could be produced by… | ||
| scan0159 | Required refinements such as lighting, steering wheels, and lubrication systems. | ||
| View original record | -5- Further refinements required :- In dealing with economies, great care must be taken to maintain the highest refinements for the parts which the customer is bound to see or touch. There are certain… | ||
| scan0160 | Comparative analysis of gearbox material costs for the B.50 and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | October 1938. COMPARATIVE GEARBOX MATERIAL COSTS. B.50. WRAITH. SECTION. DESCRIPTION. LOP.NO. £ s d LOP.NO. £ s d. 6030 Gearbox & Actuating Gear GB.3550 3 12 2 GW.1326 4 13 9 6035 Speedo Drive… | ||
| scan0161 | Confirming a conversation about a loose pendulum lever found at Brooklands and ensuring all future danger points will be signed for. | ||
| View original record | 1260. HPS. from Rm. Rm1/R.20.4.39. Confirming our conversation with reference to the pendulum lever which was found loose on the car going to Brooklands the other day, we understand that you are… | ||
| scan0162 | Secret internal memo discussing the cost of components for a Rationalised Programme and defending design choices against cost criticisms. | ||
| View original record | 1260 SECRET. Cost Rm/Gry. Rm/FD. Rm/AFM. Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC. Rm/JBD. Rm/FJH. Rm/CTS. Rm/RC. Rm/GR. Rm/Swdl. Rm/Ed. Rm6/R.26.4.39. Cost of Components to be used for Rationalised Programme. We consider that… | ||
| scan0163 | Cost and weight reduction for rationalised parts following a 50,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm6/R.26.4.39. Now that the Rationalised pieces have got through a 50,000 miles road test, the opportunity arises to get cost out of them and lighten them. Rm. | ||
| scan0164 | Costs for rear axle pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | 20/- 1260. Rm/Gry. 400 Off 41-477 Roy/Les 8/ER 27.4.39. Cost of Rear Axle Pinnion Bearings. Oct 37 Fully floating axle - GB 4080 - 26/6d. each. Semi floating axle - GB 4472 - 30/3d. each. Roy/Les. Les | ||
| scan0165 | Comparison of gearbox components and costs between Rolls Royce and Vauxhall models. | ||
| View original record | 1260 PV c. Rm. c. ROY/Les. DA.1/G.27.4.39. Handwritten: cost & No of parts Handwritten: operations GEAR BOX COSTS. Referring to ROY/Les.5/ER.18.4.39, Item 2 of "Components still too complicated". We… | ||
| scan0166 | Comparison of the number of parts in B.V. and Vauxhall gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | DA.1/G.27.4.39. NOS. OF PARTS B.V. AND VAUXHALL GEARBOXES. | B.V. 4 SPEEDS THREE SYNCHRONISED HELICAL 1ST. & R. | TOTAL | K.PARTS STUDS,NUTS & WASHERS. | NON-STANDARD. DIFFERENCE. | |---|---|---|---|… | ||
| scan0167 | Table quantifying units included by ROY/LES but not provided by Vauxhall. | ||
| View original record | DA.1/G.27.4.39. UNITS INCLUDED BY ROY/LES. BUT NOT PROVIDED BY VAUXHALL. Total K. Non-Standard. Damper Control Unit. 27 15 12 Servo Drive 13 1 12 Side Gear Lever. 77 36 41 117 52 65 | ||
| scan0168 | Cost breakdown sheet for gearbox components of the 25/30-HP (R.2. Series) and Wraith 'A' models. | ||
| View original record | 9th May, 1939. GEARBOX COSTS 25/30-HP. (R.2.SERIES) Section No. | Section | Machine Labour £. s. d. | Fitting Labour £. s. d. | Other Labour £. s. d. | Total Labour £. s. d. | Material £. s. d. 6000 |… | ||
| scan0169 | Cost analysis sheet comparing parts for 'Wraith A' and 'Wraith C' models. | ||
| View original record | -2- WRAITH "A" - CONT'D Section No. | Section | Machine Labour £. s. d. | Fitting Labour £. s. d. | Other Labour £. s. d. | Total Labour £. s. d. | Material £. s. d. 6180 | Servo Mech: | 1. 4. 9. | 5.… | ||
| scan0170 | Requesting a cost tabulation for chassis servicing alternatives related to cylinder bore wear. | ||
| View original record | 1260 also 1123 To By/SB. Rm/CTS.7/JH.28.4.39. CYLINDER BORE WEAR. In connection with the various experiments which are in hand in connection with the above, we wish to tabulate the cost per chassis of… | ||
| scan0171 | The cost and reasons for experimental scrap parts due to chassis design changes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To By. from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. HPS/Ker.4/EP.1.5.39. Re:Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to Chassis Design changes for four weeks ending March 25th, is as follows :- £. s. d.… | ||
| scan0172 | Rejecting a high-cost estimate for putting a 6-cylinder engine on an existing test bed. | ||
| View original record | 1260 ? Hs/Ryc. from Rm. Rm10/R.2.5.39. We have received the following estimate for putting the 6-cylinder engine on one of our existing test beds. This seems to us to be a fantastical cost for the… | ||
| scan0173 | Disapproval of a millwright's estimate and the consideration of sub-contracting. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Hs/Ryc. from Rm. Rm3/R.4.5.39. Here is another Millwright's estimate of which we cannot approve. If to do this work really requires £233' worth of labour, we consider that we should sub-contract… | ||
| scan0174 | Confirming a discussion about a rationalised chassis production programme, requesting cost submissions based on different production scenarios. | ||
| View original record | 1260? RHC. [struck through] Rm. BY.12/N.9.5.39: Rationalised Programme. Referring to our discussion on the above, I wish to confirm we will supply you with Specifications of the various chassis, and… | ||
| scan0175 | The cost and reasons for experimental scrap due to chassis design changes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 c. Rm. from HPS/Ker. HPS/Ker.1/EP.1. 5.5.39. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental scrap due to Chassid Design changes for the four weeks ending April 22nd, is as follows :- £. s. d.… | ||
| scan0176 | Blueprints for a rationalised chassis programme, including the 6-cylinder Wraith replacement. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To: RHC. o. to By c. to Rm. BY/NS.5/MG.16.5.39 CHASSIS PROGRAMME RATIONALISED RANGE Attached please find Blue Prints of:- E.61476 - E.Section Rationalised Specification FB.4950 - F.Section… | ||
| scan0177 | Improvements and listing faults found during the completion of new chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1260 HPS. from Rm. c. HPS/RH. c. Sym. Rm2/R:24.5.39. COMPLETION OF NEW CHASSIS. We have been very gratified with the improvement which has taken place in the manufacture of chassis since the… | ||
| scan0178 | Proposal to create a standardized list of danger points for inspection on new cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm2/R.24.5.39. It should be quite possible to get a standard-ised list of these danger points, and have them inspected when a new car has been built, and we hope that this can be arranged. Rm. | ||
| scan0179 | Improvements in chassis manufacturing and a list of common faults found on a specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1260? [handwritten] Discussed with Hollingsworth [handwritten] COMPLETION OF NEW CHASSIS. We have been very gratified with the improvement which has taken place in the manufacture of chassis since the… | ||
| scan0180 | Suggestion to create a standardised list of danger points for inspection on new cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm2/R.24.5.39. It should be quite possible to get a standard-ised list of these danger points, and have them inspected when a new car has been built, and we hope that this can be arranged. Rm. | ||
| scan0181 | Outlining suggestions for the dimensions of a new car model under the 'Junior Rationalised Programme'. | ||
| View original record | 1260 By. from Rm. Rm7/R.27.5.39. JUNIOR RATIONALISED PROGRAMME. Some of the basic facts which have been considered in the suggestions put forward for the dimensions of this car are as follows:- (1) We… | ||
| scan0182 | Outlining the priority order and status of various cars scheduled for standardisation tests in France. | ||
| View original record | 1260. By. from Rm. c. HPS. c. Da. c. All Testers. Rm10/R.27.5.39. ORDER OF PRIORITY FOR FRENCH TESTS. It appears that the priority of cars goings to the Continent for Standardisation Tests will be as… | ||
| scan0183 | Completion of a new timing case and casting, and the status of the RIPPLE project. | ||
| View original record | Cont'd. 3-B-50. -2- Rm10/R.27.5.39. We anticipate that the date of its departure will largely be determined by the speed with which the new timing case and bottom half casting can be completed. Rm.… | ||
| scan0184 | Request for a cost analysis on a connecting rod and crankshaft for Bentley V or Wraith III models. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To G/Rb. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.10/MH.31.5.39. Will you please give us the cost analysis, i.e. material, forging and machining operations of the following Bentley V or Wraith III parts - (a)… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a speedometer quotation and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 105 1260 Carbon Impression for the attention of Mr. W.A. Robotham. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. offering service assurances. | ||
| View original record | RP 81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO :1. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 2nd June 1939. Meantime, with assurances of our desire to give you every… | ||
| scan0187 | Notes by 'Oy' on the rationalization and future design of Bentley cars, comparing them with Detroit models. | ||
| View original record | RM/Cys. pbo + oy's file Notes by Oy. 6.6.39. R.R. Cars & Bentley. Rationalization of R.R. and Bentley production is sensible step. The line 8 engine is illogical since it occupies unnecessary car… | ||
| scan0188 | Design memorandum discussing vehicle dimensions and styling principles, comparing American and English practices. | ||
| View original record | -2- Width. 3 piece front seat requires 60" cushion and 65" - 66" for outside width at widest part. With 6" track overall width should not exceed 72". This is too much for English roads. A 53" track… | ||
| scan0189 | Outlining a proposed road testing program for cars with rationalised parts in France. | ||
| View original record | 1260. SECRET. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. By. c. C. c. RHC. c. Mx. c. HPS. All Testers. Rm5/R.8.6.39. TESTING OF RATIONALISED PARTS. In view of the general desire expressed at the last Chassis Conference to… | ||
| scan0190 | Testing a 6-cylinder engine in a Silver Dawn chassis and preparations for the 1940 Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm5/R.8.6.39. It will also be desirable to have another car with a 6-cylinder high power cast iron engine, and this will probably be run in a Silver Dawn chassis. In order to give the Works the… | ||
| scan0191 | Outlining the estimated factory labour costs for four operations on a Wraith Cylinder Liner. | ||
| View original record | 1260. To Rm/Mr. Salt. from G/Rb. G/Rb.9/A/73/R.9.6.39. Wraith Cylinder Liner EW.2179/80 In reply to your request, we give below estimated Factory cost of labour only for each of the four individual… | ||
| scan0192 | Manufacturing operations list for a Phosphor Chrome Cylinder Liner. | ||
| View original record | NO. OF LISTS 8-6-39. PART LIST MATERIAL. FLOAT NAME OF PART CYLINDER LINER PART NO. EW.2179-80 SEC. 5050 PHOSPHOR CHROME OPER. NO. OPERATION MACHINE REF. DEPT. LBR. GR. SET UP TIME OPERATING TIME MINS… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding heaters and instruments. | ||
| View original record | 105 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding a proposal for a cheaper set of instruments. | ||
| View original record | RP 81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO 1. W.A. Robotham Esq., 9th June 1939. Your proposal that we should consider the question of preparing a… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding their inability to manufacture a special type of heater due to existing commitments. | ||
| View original record | 105 Copy for the Attention of Mr. W.A. Robotham. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a patent for a Remote Control design. | ||
| View original record | RP 81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO 1. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited. 9th June 1939. By the way, you mentioned during our conversation that… | ||
| scan0197 | Request for a list of drawing numbers for the B-V front suspension to collect parts for examination and photography. | ||
| View original record | 1260 + 446. RHC/Reid. c. Hs. c. Ey. c. HPS/RH. Rm13/R.12.6.39. COSTS - B-V FRONT SUSPENSION. This is to confirm that you will let us have a complete list of drawing numbers of the parts which are… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. regarding goodwill during difficult times. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Rm1/R. 14th June, 1939. C.W. Nichols, Esq., Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, N.W. 2. Dear Mr. Nichols, Thank you very much for your letter of June 9th,… | ||
| scan0199 | Manufacturing cost comparison for the front suspension of the Bentley V and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Rm. from RHC/CAN. RHC/JRD. RHC/CAN.1/LS.14.6.39. COST OF FRONT SUSPENSION. The comparison in the manufacturing cost for producing the Front Axle details in accordance with the photographs under cover… | ||
| scan0200 | Material cost of the B.V. front suspension and potential cost reductions. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Cost By. from Rm. c. Hs. c. RHC. c. Roy/Les. c. Rm/AFM. c. RHC/CAN. Rm3/R.15.6.39. COST OF B.V. FRONT SUSPENSION. We attach a copy of RHC/CAN.1/LS.14.6.39. which covers a comparison between front… | ||
| scan0201 | List of proposed modifications to vehicle components and associated cost reductions. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm3/R:15.6.39. Reduction 4 pistons FB.4608 - to be made from bar 1 - - Long Bolts KB.1635 - 8 reduced to 4 in a new scheme about to be run on Continental car. Bolt head to be cold formed. Bolts to… | ||
| scan0202 | Potential cost savings for the front suspension section through material analysis and design modifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm3/R.15.6.39. In addition, it was agreed to analyse the material of the Buick pivot and get out dimensions to see if a further saving could be introduced by making the B.V. in 1% chrome. All… | ||
| scan0203 | Parts list for the Bentley V front suspension, detailing components with their respective part numbers and weights. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V front Suspension LOP.FB.4092. Ref. No. No. Off. Part No. Weight lbs. ozs. Lower triangle lever R.H. 1 1 FB.4453 ) 22 11 Lower triangle lever L.H. 1 FB.4454 ) Spring - front wheels. 2 2… | ||
| scan0204 | Parts list and weight breakdown for the Bentley V front suspension roll bar and fittings. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V Front Suspension Cont'd. Roll Bar & fittings. LOP.FB.3999. Ref. No. No. Of. Part No. lbs. ozs. Anti roll rod. 11 1 FB.4744 6 - Bearing - anti roll rod. 12 2 FW.1502) 1 1 1/2 Bracket -… | ||
| scan0205 | Photograph showing the disassembled components of a Bentley V front suspension system. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY V. FRONT SUSPENSION NEG. Nọ 6209.D. MAR. 1939 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | ||
| scan0206 | Parts list with weights for the Bentley V Front Suspension. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V Front Suspension. FRONT AXLE. LOP.FB.4339. Ref. No. No. Off. Part No. Weight lbs. ozs. FRONT AXLE. LOP.FB.4339. Front axle yoke R.H. 1 1 FB.4305) 12 9 Front axle yoke L.H. 1 FB.4306) Front… | ||
| scan0207 | Parts list with weights for the Bentley V front suspension hub. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V front Suspension. FRONT HUB IOP.GB.4377. Ref. No. No. Off. Part No. Weight lbs. ozs. Front hub - R.H. 12 1 GB.4375 ) 12 13 Front hub - L.H. 1 GB.4376 ) Oil retaining cover. 13 2 GB.4008 - 11… | ||
| scan0208 | Parts and weights list for the Bentley V front suspension dampers. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V. Front Suspension. Dampers.LOP.FB.4280. Ref. No. No. Off. Part No. Weight lbs. ozs. Main casing. 1 FB.4247) Bush - main shaft. 18 1 FB.3434) 8 8 Bush - main shaft - small. 1 FB.3434) Main… | ||
| scan0209 | Parts list with weights for the Bentley V front suspension. | ||
| View original record | Bentley V. front Suspen. Ref. No. No. Off. Part No. Weight lbs. ozs. Top cover - damper casing. 1 FB.3407 Set screw - top cover. 6 D.50954 Washer - top cover. 1 FB.3430 Buffer. 1 FB.4123 Oil seal -… | ||
| scan0210 | Photograph showing the disassembled components of a Bentley V front suspension system, laid out and numbered. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY V. FRONT SUSPENSION NEG. Nº 6210. D. MAR. 1939 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 BENTLEY | ||
| scan0211 | Issuing a final list for rationalised chassis, names, and short specifications. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/Jnr. c. Da/Hdy. c. Da/BV. c. Da/ID. c. Da/Mc.S. c. Da/HBD. c. Da/ID. 1260 DA.1/G.15.6.39. RATIONALISED CHASSIS, NAMES AND SHORT SPECIFICATION. Further to our Da.7/G.26.5.39. we… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the graduation of gauges in litres. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Rml/R. 16th June, 1939. C.W. Nichols, Esq., Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON. N.W.2. Dear Mr. Nichols, I think your point about the special graduation… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter from Nichols about the special graduation of gauges in litres and associated extra costs. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Roy/Les. from Rm. Rm2/R.16.6.39. Attached is a letter from Nichols relating to special graduation of gauges in litres. I think we should agree to pay extra for these departures from standard.… | ||
| scan0214 | Tax and insurance implications for projected engines, comparing a 4-cylinder unit with the Ripple engine. | ||
| View original record | 1260 By. from Rm. Da. Da/Ev. Da/Hdy. Da/Jnr. _______ Rm8/R.15.6.39. ENGINE CAPACITY & TAX. Attached is a summary of the tax which our projected engines will have to pay. It is somewhat of a shock to… | ||
| scan0215 | Table of engine capacities, horsepower ratings, and corresponding tax calculations. | ||
| View original record | Table Headers: CU INS | LITRES | R.A.C.HP. | TAX AT £1·5·0 Row 1: 4 CYL - 3"x4" | 113 | 1.850 | 14.4 | £18-15-0 Row 2: 4 CYL - 3½"x3¾" | 144 | 2.360 | 19.6 | £25 Row 3: do - 3½"x4½" | 173 | 2.838 |… | ||
| scan0216 | Specification table for various rationalised chassis and model names. | ||
| View original record | RATIONALISED CHASSIS, NAMES AND SHORT SPECIFICATION. Name | Wheelbase | Radiator Type | Engine | Carb'tr. | Wheels | Frame | Gearbox | Other special features. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |… | ||
| scan0217 | Cost analysis and estimations for a Merlin crankshaft with integral balance weights. | ||
| View original record | To Dy. From m/swdl. c. HS. c. EJS. c. AHC. c. Roy/Les. c. DA. c. DA/JHP. c. m/swdl. MERLIN CRANKSHAFT (Ex.912). The following are estimations of the cost analysis on the above from inside and outside… | ||
| scan0218 | List of possible cost-saving measures for the manufacturing of different crankshafts, with a final cost for a standard V.C.M. Wraith crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/SWdl.1/MM.17.6.39. Possible economies from the following:- (1) Carbon crankshaft compared with V.C.M. saves 25/-. (2) Boring of pins and journals as at present but sealing by disc washers and… | ||
| scan0219 | Schedule and specifications of cars being sent to France for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Sg [crossed out] Hs [crossed out] c. Rm. BY.10/G.27.6.39. CARS FOR FRANCE. Two cars are leaving for France on Friday of this week (June 30th). The cars in question are :- (a). The 'Corniche'… | ||
| scan0220 | Priority of sending either the Silver Ripple or Silver Phantom car to France for sales purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To-BY. from Sg. Copy to He.Rm. Cars for France. Sg1/E29639 Thanks for BY.10/C.27.6.39. I think there is little doubt that, for reasons previously discussed, we can make use from a sales point of… | ||
| scan0221 | Concerns over indefinite expenses for an experimental chassis and a proposal for a project development sheet. | ||
| View original record | 1260. To Rm. from HPS. HPS.1/BA.10.7.39. Chassis Expenses We are very concerned re. Experimental Chassis fitting expenses, there are certain experimental features which seem to go on indefinitely. We… | ||
| scan0222 | Study of power loss with detonation, analyzing the effects of spark advance, spark plugs, fuel additives, and compression ratios on preignition. | ||
| View original record | April, 1939 POWER LOSS WITH DETONATION 159 Fig. 11 - The curves show that preignition was practically un-influenced by spark advance plug it preignited and stopped with almost no detonation; yet, with… | ||
| scan0223 | Proposed semi-floating rear axle design for cost reduction. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. c. Hy. c. Da. c. Da/Hdy. c. Hy/Ald. REAR AXLES. Herewith prints SCD.1453 sheets 1 and 2, showing an 8 1/2" crown wheel semi-floating axle designed to be as simple as… | ||
| scan0224 | Cost and reasons for experimental scrap parts due to chassis design changes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To [REDACTED] from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. HPS/Ker.1/PC.2.8.39. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental Scrap due to Chassis Design changes for the four weeks ending May 20th. is as follows :-… | ||
| scan0225 | Purchase of new development equipment for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | 1260. Hs. from Rm. Rm8/R.1.8.39. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT. In going round the Vauxhall Engineering Dept., we were impressed by the fact that they possess better testing equipment than… | ||
| scan0226 | Cost breakdown for various test rigs. | ||
| View original record | 8.8.39. TEST RIG COSTS. Total £. £. Variable Speed Bump Rig at Shardlow. Crofts gear. 140 Coronation Jack. 110 Installation ) 100 rewinding motor) 350 Shock Damper Rig. Reduction 1500 r.p.m. - 210… | ||
| scan0227 | Priced list of various test rigs, motors, and measuring equipment. | ||
| View original record | -2- 8.8.39. £. Total. £. Brake Rig & Servo Rig. 20 H.P. Motor 39 Starter 39 Frame (not drawn) 25 Reduction gear. 15 118 Gear Tooth Rig. Motor 10 H.P. 1,500 r.p.m. 25 Starter 25 50 Skid Pan Rig. 10 10… | ||
| scan0228 | Confidential memo discussing the introduction of new chassis types, including an 8-cylinder Bentley and the Silver Phantom. | ||
| View original record | 1260 ? Rms P.V. SECRET. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. Ey. c. RHC. Rm6/R.8.8.39. INTRODUCTION OF NEW TYPES OF CHASSIS. Some time ago, when we were discussing the rationalised range of cars, Sg. pointed out that… | ||
| scan0229 | Request for costing on two prints related to inlet and outlet water connections. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To G/Rb. Rm/Ed.2/JH.15.8.39. Inlet & Outlet water connections. We are attaching herewith two prints EB.4674 and EW.1941 and we should be glad if you would have these costed. (a) castings - as… | ||
| scan0230 | 'Junior Rationalised Programme' and an analysis of competitor vehicles. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1260 To | ||
| scan0231 | Comparison of Jaguar and Vauxhall performance to inform specifications for a proposed 1.78 litre car, codenamed 'Myth'. | ||
| View original record | 2. Da/Ev.9/N.16.8.39 Cont'd. Chart Rm.596 shews acceleration plotted against litres per ton mile. It will be seen that if all the engines had the same B.M.E.P. the acceleration would be directly… | ||
| scan0232 | Scheduling a conference to discuss advance estimates and routines for the Rationalised Chassis Programme. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To By. c. to Rm. c. to RHC. c. to RHC/AML. c. to RHC/Wld/JF. c. to Les. By/NS.10/JH.17.8.39. Advance Estimates for Rationalised Chassis Programme. We have been asked in the memo.… | ||
| scan0233 | Choice of fittings for Bentley V shock damper pipes, recommending 'Olives' over conical unions. | ||
| View original record | 1260.? 442 BY/NS c. BY. c. Rm. DA.1/G.21.8.39. BENTLEY V. SHOCK DAMPER PIPES. Referring to G/Rb.1/A/70A/R.21.8.39. in spite of the increased cost of 1d. with alternative C, we think the Olives are… | ||
| scan0234 | The cost of 'Ripple' material, with recommendations for incorporating cost-saving features. | ||
| View original record | 1260 + 1022 To By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Les. c. RHC. c. By/NS. Rm.3/MH.24.8.39. COST OF RIPPLE MATERIAL. With reference to By.14/G.18.8.39, we are very concerned about the fact that unless we take… | ||
| scan0235 | Technical note on the cost-effectiveness of an aluminium bonnet, and the reliability of specific valves and an L.5 crankcase. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.3/MH.24.8.39. (4) Bonnet. On the present figures this seems to be prohibitively expensive. If it is due to being made in aluminium we do not think we can afford this material for the weight it… | ||
| scan0236 | Design philosophy for the Junior Rationalised Programme, focusing on lightweight design and manoeuvrability. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Policy To By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/Hdy. c. Da/DB. c. Da/Jnr. Rm.5/MH.24.8.39. JUNIOR RATIONALISED PROGRAMME. With reference to Da/Ev.9/N.16.8.39, we are absolutely in agreement with… | ||
| scan0237 | Attached times for a Semi-Floating Axle, Gearbox, and Wraith Radiator components. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Rm. from RHC/AML. RHC/AML.1/LS.1.9.39. Attached are times for the following sections, as requested. 1. Semi-Floating Axle. 2. Gearbox. (L.O.P. GB.4947 and others.) 3. Wraith Radiator, Shutters,… | ||
| scan0238 | List of parts with quantities and time allocations in hours and minutes. | ||
| View original record | L.O.P. BW.1095. Piece No. Description. No. off. Hrs.Mins. E.78673 Lever. 12 1 54 E.78677 End Piece. 14 2 37½ E.81376 Bush. 14 1 29 E.87351 Lever. 1 54¾ EB.1043 Pull Rod Eye. 2 33½ EW. 575 Shutter. 12… | ||
| scan0239 | List of operations for Radiator & Fittings and Bonnet, detailing piece numbers, quantities and time. | ||
| View original record | L.O.P. EW.1896. Piece No. Description. No. off. Hrs.Mins. E.86003 End Piece. 2 31 E.87460 Lamp Seating. 2 4 38½ E.89192 Bracket. 2 1 05 EW. 508 Front Plate. 1 1 13¾ EW. 588 Stay Tube. 2 1 00 EW.1157… | ||
| scan0240 | List of Operations for Gearbox components, detailing parts, quantities, and labor times. | ||
| View original record | SECTION 9A. GEARBOX L.O.P.'s GB. 4947. Piece No. | Description | No. off | Hrs.Mins. --- | --- | --- | --- GB.4801 | Gearbox. | 1 | 37 46 GB.4141 | Pivot Pin-Levers. | 2 | 36 GB.4172 | Pivot… | ||
| scan0241 | Continued list of gearbox parts with piece numbers, quantities, and estimated times. | ||
| View original record | GEARBOX. Cont'd. -2- Piece No. Description. No. off. Hrs. Mins. GB.4867 Thrust Washer. 1 11 GB.4868 " " 1 09 GB.3955 " " 1 15 1/2 GB.4095 " " - 2nd speed 1 17 GB.4875 Spring-3rd M.Shaft. 1 B.O.… | ||
| scan0242 | Continued list of parts for a gearbox, detailing piece numbers, descriptions, quantities, and time estimates. | ||
| View original record | +3- GEARBOX Cont'd. Piece No. | Description. | No. off. | Hrs.Mins. --- | --- | --- | --- GD.4108 | Adjusting Washer. | 2 | 14 G.54680 | Washer. | 1 | 3 1/2 G.54923 | Nut. | 1 | 12 1/4 GB.4831 |… | ||
| scan0243 | Parts list and bonus times schedule for a semi-floating axle assembly. | ||
| View original record | SEMI-FLOATING AXLE Part No. | Section 1.A.Rear Axle. | No. off. | BONUS TIMES (PER CAR) | Cost of New Machines. | | | Present M/chs & Tooling. H. M. | Special M/chs & Tooling. | --- GB.4459 | Centre… | ||
| scan0244 | Parts list for a rear axle assembly, including quantities and machine tooling details. | ||
| View original record | -2- Part No. Section 1.A.Rear Axle Cont'd. Presnt M/chs & Tooling. Special M/chs & Tooling. Cost of New Machines. H. M. GB.4881 Coller-axle shaft brg. 2) 54 GB.3663 Washer-pinion brg. 2) 8 GB.4481… | ||
| scan0245 | Parts list for Section 1.A. Rear Axle, detailing present and special tooling costs. | ||
| View original record | -3- Part No. Section 1.A. Rear Axle. ES.2121 Taper Pin. Spring Brkt. 32) K. 309 Bolt. G.7642 Distance Piece-back plate. 12) Present M/chs & Tooling. Special M/chs.& Tooling. Cost of Mew Machines. H.… | ||
| scan0246 | Post-war projects and future engine production forecasts. | ||
| View original record | 8. R-Rs Policy file 1260 To Hs. from Rm. Rm.4/JH.18.9.39. POST WAR PROJECTS FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP OF FACTORIES. Up to the outbreak of hostilities, it was difficult to place a probable time limit… | ||
| scan0247 | Strategic memorandum outlining challenges and plans for post-war production and business diversification. | ||
| View original record | -2- (1) At the end of the war, our production capacity will exceed many times the demand for our products. (2) For five years after the war, the potential demand looks as if it would with difficulty… | ||
| scan0248 | Suggestions for new projects, including a rationalised car range, a commercial lorry, and manufacturing tractors under license. | ||
| View original record | -3- It should be agreed what design staff we can spare to prepare the new projects, what we can do to get prototypes made, and what steps we can take to get production tools in hand. The following are… | ||
| scan0249 | Proposal for the development of a small quantity production car and marine units, considering pre-war progress and post-war production strategies. | ||
| View original record | -4- (d) SMALL QUANTITY PRODUCED CAR. A considerable amount of progress had been made with this car before the outbreak of war. We suggest that the designs should be completed on the following lines.… | ||
| scan0250 | Development of diesel engines, commercial aviation engines, and auxiliary power plants for aircraft. | ||
| View original record | -5- development of the motor torpedo boat will be followed up. (f) RANGE OF DIESEL ENGINES. As a result of the petrol injection work, it should be possible to design a range of engines made of largely… | ||
| scan0251 | Potential wartime and post-war applications for an 8-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.26.9.39. WAR TIME & AFTER WAR USES FOR 8-CYL. ENGINE. On Friday I visited T.Worth of the Harborough Aircraft Manufacturing Co. to discuss the uses for our 8-cylinder… | ||
| scan0252 | Proprietary engines in lorries and potential post-war use in boats. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.6/MH.26.9.39. Lorries. Both E.R.F. and Foden of Sandbach, Cheshire are proprietary engines. Post-War uses. Worth thought these very limited. As regards boats the insurance is far less for a… | ||
| scan0253 | Secret memo regarding the rationalized chassis program, model wheelbases, and development of senior and junior range cars. | ||
| View original record | also copy in this Policy file PROJECT FILE 1260 6.10.39. SECRET. Re Chassis Programme. Attached to this memo. are prints of PL.6. (2 sheets) shewing the Rationalised chassis programme up-to-date.… | ||
| scan0254 | Chassis programme table detailing specifications for the senior range of cars, including wheelbase, engine details, and coachwork options. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS PROGRAMME. AS SHOWN ON PL.6. (2 Sheets) Sept. 1939 SENIOR RANGE. | CAR | R.A.C. | Capacity lts. | CYL. | Bore & stroke | WHEELBASE ft. ins. | Dash to front wheels | COACHWORK. |… | ||
| scan0255 | Chassis programme specification table for the Junior Range of 'Myth' model cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- CHASSIS PROGRAMME CONT'D. JUNIOR RANGE. Handwritten numbers above columns: 1, 2, 3, 4 Table Contents: Column Headers: CAR, R.A.C., Capacity lts., CYL., Bore & stroke, WHEELBASE. (ft. ins.), Dash… | ||
| scan0256 | Specification table for the final rationalised chassis range of various car models. | ||
| View original record | (3) FINAL RATIONALISED CHASSIS RANGE. CAR. | R.A.C. | Capacity litres. | CYL. | Bore & stroke. | Wheelbase ft. ins. | Dash to front wheels | COACHWORK. Silver Phantom. | 39.2 | 5.6 | 8 | 3.5 x 4.5 |… | ||
| scan0257 | Secret internal memorandum outlining a war-time programme for car work and model completion. | ||
| View original record | also copy to Re. Policy + 1260 SECRET. TO SS. Hs. c. to EV. c. to HPS. Rm.6/JH.25.10.39. WAR TIME PROGRAMME OF CAR WORK. At the moment no facilities are available for machining and fitting on car… | ||
| scan0258 | Car development plans for a 4-cylinder 'Rippletto', coachwork, and a junior semi-monocoque model 'Myth'. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) Complete a car as (3) but still further lightened and fitted with the 4 cyl. 2.1 litre engine. Such a car requires a fair amount of machine man hours but the engine, the production of which… | ||
| scan0259 | Experimental engine programme and the rationalisation of production tools. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm.6/JH.25.10.39. Nevertheless every motor car manufacturer with whom we have contacted recently is carrying on with experimental programmes and the majority have not yet stopped production. (D)… | ||
| scan0260 | Outlining a list of fitting, assembly, and development work required in the immediate future. | ||
| View original record | (260) To Gry. c. to Rm/BD. c. to Rm/Wym. c. to Rm/CTS. Rm.8/JH.6.11.39. The following is a list of fitting and assembly work that is required in the immediate future. (1) Completion of Cresta, 4.B.50.… | ||
| scan0261 | List of engine development and test bed work tasks. | ||
| View original record | -2- (7) Evolution of a simplified duplex exhaust system. (8) Run the new water pump bearings. TEST BED WORK. (1) Complete development work on the standard 8 cyl. induction system particularly with… | ||
| scan0262 | Proposal to devise a nomenclature system for chassis units as part of the rationalised car programme. | ||
| View original record | 1260 SECRET. To Rm. from Ev. c. Rm/Gry. Ev.2/6.12.39. RE RATIONALISED CAR PROGRAMME. We feel that we should devise a system of nomenclature for chassis units which will briefly describe them, and yet… | ||
| scan0263 | Classified list of standardised engines, gearboxes, and axles for the Rationalised Programme. | ||
| View original record | Appendix. Rm.2/6.12.39. We give below a classified list of standardised units from which stock all cars in the Rationalised Programme can be built. Engines. Senior ( B.80 - 8 cyl. - 3¼" bore - 5.6… | ||
| scan0264 | Specification sheet detailing dimensions and types of various components for Senior and Junior car models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev.2/6.12.39. Frames. Front Wheels to dash - Dash to rear axle - Wheelbase. { 34.500 89.5 10 ft. 4 ins. Senior{ 34.500 95.5 10 ft.10 ins. { 34.500 98.5 11 ft. 1 ins. { 27.000 89.5 9 ft. 8 1/2 ins.… | ||
| scan0265 | Specification list comparing 'Senior' and 'Junior' model components for wheels, brakes, prop-shafts, pedals and springs. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ev.2/6.12.39. Wheels. Senior { Rims 5.5 x 16. & { 5.0 x 16 Junior { 4.5 x 16 { 4.0 x 16 Brakes. Senior ( R.R. Servo - Hydraulic front, Girling Rear ( anti-servo shoes. Junior ( No servo -… | ||
| scan0266 | Proposal for a standardized naming system for car components under the 'Rationalised Car Programme'. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/Gry. = Rm.2/MH.8.12.39. RATIONALISED CAR PROGRAMME. With reference to Ev.2/6.12.39 we agree nomenclature will help to provide an easy means of making specifications, but if… | ||
| scan0267 | Proposal for a standardised nomenclature and numbering system for specifying different units and their modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.2/MH.8.12.39. The tanks by their capacity followed by the word "side" or "rear" to denote whether or not they permit of a spare wheel being carried at the rear. A definite specification for… | ||
| scan0268 | Minutes of a conference discussing body quantity production and costs for the Senior Range. | ||
| View original record | Copy given to Mr. Ward & Mr. Green. SECRET. Feb. 13th/40 Cost To Rm. from Ev. c. to Mr. Ward. 1260/1021 + 1381 c. to Mr. Green. c. to Hn. EV.4/JH.22.12.39. MINUTES OF CONFERENCE HELD AT MESSRS. PARK… | ||
| scan0269 | Cost analysis note detailing material, labour, and tooling costs for car body shells and wings. | ||
| View original record | -2- (b) Cont'd. Rm. said that the raw material cost of the shell weighing 224 lbs. at 2d. per lb. was 37/- say £2., and that the rest of the cost was therefore due to wages and would be susceptible to… | ||
| scan0270 | Cost analysis document detailing potential savings on various car components. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ev.4/JH.22.12.39. After discussion it was decided to assume a cost for this section for our quantity of 5,000 cars of £5.10.0. per set. This is a saving of £20.10.0. per set. (d) Costs - Trimming.… | ||
| scan0271 | Cost analysis and breakdown for car body production, including a comparison with competitors. | ||
| View original record | -4- Conclusions Cont'd. (b) Shell £20.0.0. (c) Wings £20.10.0. £16 (d) Trimming £10.0.0. (e) Joiners £10.0.0. (f) Painters £3.10.0. (g) Elect. Wiring 5.0d. (h) Smiths £1. 0.0d. TOTAL. £65. 5. 0d. When… | ||
| scan0272 | Meeting notes detailing future procedures and agreements for car body production, supply, and specifications. | ||
| View original record | -5- Ev.4/JH.22.12.39. Future Procedure. It was agreed that - (a) Mr. Ward will supply a complete cost analysis of the B.V. standard body as produced by him in batches of 250 bodies. (b) Mr. Green to… | ||
| scan0273 | Typed document outlining agreements on production methods, components, output rates, and costs. | ||
| View original record | -6- EV.4/JH.22.12.39. (10) It was agreed that after a method of construction and designs are approved a sample body be built by hand. (11) Dealt with by 7. (12) After discussion it was agreed that we… | ||
| scan0274 | Potential cost savings and design changes for the B.60 Rocker cover. | ||
| View original record | To G/Rb. Rm/CTS.14/JH.27.11.39. Further to our conversation re B.60 Rocker covers with your Mr. Anderson. This is to confirm that the data required on this section is as follows. (a) What is the… | ||
| scan0275 | Comparative cost estimate for two change gear schemes. | ||
| View original record | γ 1260 To JRD/AML. from Rm. Rm.11/JH.10.1.40. Will you please let us have a comparative cost estimate of the 2 change gear schemes prints of which are attached herewith. Ev's. note is self… | ||
| scan0276 | Requesting comparative costs for two different left-hand gearchange schemes. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Rm. from Ev. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Rm/CTS. c. to Ev. Ev.12/JH.10.1.40. re Costs. We attach herewith two sets of prints of our schemes for the following :- (1) L.H. Side change to gearbox. (2)… | ||
| scan0277 | To JRD regarding a request for cost estimates from McLoughlin for current designs. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To JRD. Rm.6/JH.11.1.40. Rm 11 / JH 10 1 40 Attached is a copy of a note we have sent to McLoughlin with some prints. We asked him to get out one or two rough costs estimates for us on designs we… | ||
| scan0278 | To Mr. Vickers at the Foundry regarding drawings for the B.40 3.500 bore cylinder crankcase and cylinders (RE.112). | ||
| View original record | W/G - Mr. Vickers. (Foundry). Rm/CTS.9/JH.11.1.40. Chassis Programme. B.40 3.500 bore cyliner. We are sending you herewith, two prints of the following drawing :- RE.112 crankcase & cylinders. This… | ||
| scan0279 | Re-organisation of personnel responsibilities for experimental chassis work. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Rm. HPS.1/EP.22.1.40. EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS WORK. At a meeting held yesterday it was decided to relieve R.Hollingworth of all aero engine responsibility and he will solely concentrate on… | ||
| scan0280 | Need for more capacity and negotiations to acquire space for a chassis assembly department. | ||
| View original record | -2- There is however one outstanding feature in the organisation which calls for immediate attention, i.e. capacity. We are negotiating with Hs. to obtain the remaining portion of No.3 Shop, if… | ||
| scan0281 | Cost comparison for two different types of valve springs. | ||
| View original record | 1260 24.1.40. Cost of valve springs :- EB.175 Chrome Vanadium - Made in Works. 1/4d. EB.3256 Carbon Wire valve springs. Bought Out 5½d. ........ RM | ||
| scan0282 | Cost analysis for PL.97. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To JRD//AML. Rm.17/JH.24.1.40. Will you please let us have a cost analysis of PL.97 herewith. Rm. | ||
| scan0283 | Arranging a meeting to discuss proposals for the location of the Experimental Chassis Division during the War. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To HPS. From Rm. Rm.9/MH.25.1.40. EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS WORK. Thank you for HPS.1/EP.22.1.40. There have been various proposals on foot with regard to the location of the Experimental Chassis… | ||
| scan0284 | Clarifying the supervisory control over cooling systems during wartime. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Rm/FJH. Rm/FD. Rm/Gym. Rm/CTS. c. Rm/Col. Rm.4/MH.3.2.40. COOLING SYSTEMS ETC. Please note that while in the location of jobs we have not mentioned Ed. because during war-time he is officially… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a potential information leak about a future 10 HP car programme. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A. F. SIDGREAVES R. W. HARVEY-BAILEY F. C. HONEYMAN C. W. WARD G. FALCONER W. S. PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL… | ||
| scan0286 | Quotation from Salisbury Axle Company to Rolls-Royce for 500 Model 23-1 rear axles. | ||
| View original record | QUOTATION Telephone: EASt 0827 Telegrams: SALISAXLE, BIRMINGHAM SALISBURY AXLE COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS: E. J. HARDY, J. L. HARDY, J. A. DANIELL, W. E. SPARROW. BIRCH ROAD, WITTON BIRMINGHAM, 6… | ||
| scan0287 | Cost file note detailing the specifications and price for a Sunbeam car. | ||
| View original record | 1260 NOTE FOR COSTS FILE. SUNBEAM WHEELBASE IO ft. 6 ins. WEIGHT 39 3/4 cwt. COMPLETE CAR WITH 10% ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES £5II IN QUANTITIES OF 500 PER YEAR IN HALF JIGGED CONDITION. | ||
| scan0288 | From 'Rm.' to 'HPS.' establishing a reasonable price for an engine unit for Rotols. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To HPS. from Rm. Rm.12/MH.7.3.40. UNIT FOR ROTOLS. We consider that a reasonable price for this engine is £50. Rm. | ||
| scan0289 | Confirming the transfer and sale of a 25/30 HP slave engine, B.II No.4, to Rotol. | ||
| View original record | 1260. To RHO. from HPS/CEP. c. Rm. c. JRD. c. G/Rb. c. D/BP. HPS/CEP.1/EP.13.3.40. This is to confirm we have passed to JRD., 25/30 h.p. slave engine, B.II No.4, complete with gearbox unit 6-B-IV, for… | ||
| scan0290 | Updated prints for the Rationalised Chassis Programme. | ||
| View original record | 1260 SECRET. To Rm. cpy Ev/HH. Ev.7/JH.19.3.40. re RATIONALISED CHASSIS PROGRAMME. We send you herewith prints of PL.139 2 sheets, showing the rationalised programme for the chassis brought up to… | ||
| scan0291 | Urgent memo regarding parts for the chassis programme, including 6-cylinder engines and new gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 1260 HPS. c. HPS/RH. Rm.10/ML.27.3.40. URGENT EXPERIMENTAL WORK. We give you herewith the parts which are of number one urgency in the chassis programme. Actually, the 2 6-cylinder high power engines… | ||
| scan0292 | Status update document for various chassis components, detailing part numbers and their corresponding project references and dates. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS. Rm.14/JH.27.3.40. PL.55 Simplified Synchromesh for } trial on Senior Gearbox. } Rm.2/JH.28.12.39 . All parts that have been instruct- } Clutch casing RG.394 ed for the L.H. Phantom }… | ||
| scan0293 | Status update on various engine units, including rebuilds, new units, and specifications. | ||
| View original record | ENGINES. Rm.14/JH.27.3.40. B.60 No.1. Rebuild see Rm/CTS.10/JH.12.12.39. New Units. B.60 No.6. RH. is concentrating on this unit for the new Ripplet chassis which is promised back from the… | ||
| scan0294 | Four outstanding mechanical problems identified on rationalised cars. | ||
| View original record | FILE COPY. Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm.2/ML.8.8.40. Four outstanding problems which have emphasized themselves since we began to get a large mileage on rationalised cars, all fall into your particular… | ||
| scan0295 | Analysis of guarantee account expenditure for various car models for periods in 1939 and 1940. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from G/Rb. c.c. to Hs. C. E. Rm. De. BY. LA. RHC. Hd. G. Handwritten: 12/40 G/Rb.10/B/1B/E.15.8.40. GUARANTEE ACCOUNT W. N. & S. Analysis of Expenditure to June 15th 1940 and June 17th 1939.… | ||
| scan0296 | File copy of a memo discussing four vehicle issues: propellor shaft vibration, clutch failures, steering shocks, and gearbox rattles. | ||
| View original record | FILE COPY. Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm.6/ML.9.9.40. With reference to our note Rm.2/ML.8.8.40. 1. PROPELLOR SHAFT VIBRATION. We are writing a separate report re this. 2. CLUTCH THRUST RACE FAILURES. We should… | ||
| scan0297 | Duplication of the 'PL' prefix used for drawing numbers. | ||
| View original record | To Rbr/RRP. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm. Ev. Ev/HH. Ev/JD.9/JH.1.10.40. PREFIX LETTERS IN USE WITH DRAWING NUMBERS. With reference to the copy of KD.30 recently circulated we should like to have incorporated… | ||
| scan0298 | Analysis of expenditure on guarantee accounts for various car models, comparing costs from 1940 and 1939. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To Sg. from G/Rb. c to Hs C Hs Rm. Ha. PV. Id. Hq. S. G/Rb.4/B/IB/B.31.10.40 GUARANTEE ACCOUNT W. N. & S. Analysis of Expenditure to Sept. 7/40 and Sept. 9/39 4 weeks to Sept. 7th 1940 4 weeks to… | ||
| scan0299 | Confidential memo discussing the strategy to counter speculation about post-war small car production. | ||
| View original record | 1260 Policy Private & Confidential. To Sg. from Rm. Rm.4/FT.14.2.41. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION RE MYTH ------------------------- We have received a letter from Ward, a copy of which we attach. We… | ||
| scan0300 | Price list for Wraith and Bentley models detailing pre-war catalogue prices, purchase tax, and total costs for various body types. | ||
| View original record | 1260 TYPE OF BODY | PRE-WAR CATALOGUE PRICE | PURCHASE TAX | TOTAL WRAITH Enclosed Limousine | £1,610 | £429. 6. 8d. | £2,039. 6. 8d. Sun Saloon | £1,695 | £452 | £2,147 Sun Saloon with Division |… | ||
| scan0301 | The stock levels of chassis components for B.V., Wraith and Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Rm. From Rm/Wym. In reply to your request for the number of B.V. Wraith and P.III cars which could be built from present stock, we have now completed our investigations on the B.V., but have… | ||
| scan0302 | Stock report detailing parts shortages for building 145 chassis and a total of 100 engines. | ||
| View original record | (cont'd) - 2 - There is enough uncompleted material to build a further 145 chassis with the following exceptions:- Radiator. No stock. Gearbox. No stock. Prop.Shaft. (125 rears short, 33 front short).… | ||
| scan0303 | Stock levels and component availability for building B.V. Wraith and Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/RH.20.6.41. In reply to your request for the number of B.V. Wraith and P.III cars which could be built from present stock, we have now completed our investigations… | ||
| scan0304 | Component shortages for the construction of 145 chassis and a total of 100 engines. | ||
| View original record | [cont'd] - 2 - Rm/Wym.1/RH.20.6.41. There is enough uncompleted material to build a further 145 chassis with the following exceptions :- Radiator. No stock. Gearbox No stock. Prop: Shaft (125 rears… | ||
| scan0305 | Stock position of chassis parts for B.V. Wraith and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. 1260 To Rm. from Rm/Wym. In reply to your request for the number of B.V. Wraith and P.III cars which could be built from present stock, we have now completed our investigations on the B.V.,… | ||
| scan0306 | Inventory report detailing part shortages for the production of chassis and engines. | ||
| View original record | (cont'd) - 2 - Rm/Wym.1/RH.20.6.41. There is enough uncompleted material to build a further 145 chassis with the following exceptions :- Radiator. No stock. Gearbox. No stock. Prop.Shaft. (125 rears… | ||
| scan0307 | Stock list of engine components with availability figures for cars. | ||
| View original record | 1260 TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE Crankcase & Bearings 5000 Top Half Crankcase 22 78 100 100 Cars Lower… | ||
| scan0308 | Stock list of engine and chassis components, detailing finished and unfinished parts. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. Air Silencer 5082 Air Silencer 3 100 103 103 Cars Camshaft 5090 Camshaft 1… | ||
| scan0309 | Stock list of car parts showing finished, unfinished, and total quantities available. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. Exhaust Fittings. 5230 Exhaust Pipes NIL NIL NIL NIL Front Silencer Sets 7 6… | ||
| scan0310 | Stock list detailing quantities of rear axle, brake, and hub components. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. Rear Axle (cont) 6120 Diff. Casing - LH. 24 274 298 298 Cars End Plate - RH.… | ||
| scan0311 | Stock list of various car components, detailing quantities and availability. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL Servo Motor. 6180 Servo Motor Complete 1 0 1 1 Car. Servo Shaft 1 143 144 144… | ||
| scan0312 | Inventory list of finished and unfinished car parts and the number of cars for which material is available. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. Front Hub 7044 Front Hub - RH 0 4 4 4 Cars. " " " - LH 0 0 0 0 " Wheel Nuts 0… | ||
| scan0313 | Stock list detailing finished and unfinished parts and their availability for cars. | ||
| View original record | TITLE SECTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTS IN STOCK NO. OF CARS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE. FINISHED UNFINISHED TOTAL. Rear Shock Damper (continued) 7150 Piston Main Lever - RH. " " - LH Valve… | ||
| scan0314 | Analysing pre-war car sales by price and horse-power to inform post-war car strategy. | ||
| View original record | To: (Rm.) M/LS. Bly. Chassis PSN. WG. c. to Directors. Sg.17/KW.3.11.43. 1260 re: Post-War Cars. With the aid of C, I have obtained some information in regard to pre-war sales in the different price… | ||
| scan0315 | Breakdown of new car registrations by price range for the year ending September 1938, with a focus on high-end competitors. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. c. BY. Rm. C. Policy FILE Sg.7/E.15.2.39. re: Sales. The following information has been obtained in regard to sales for the year ending September, 1938 :- Price Range % of Total New… | ||
| scan0316 | Statistical analysis of new private car registrations in Great Britain by horse-power class for 1936-1939. | ||
| View original record | NEW REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE CARS BY HORSE-POWER CLASSES IN GREAT BRITAIN. H.P. Range Over Under Total Registration for 1936. 1936 % Total Registration for 1937. 1937 % Total Registration for 1938.… | ||
| scan0317 | Cover memo for an attached document concerning mass production's effect on cost by Charles R.F. Englebach. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Costs 1260 To: M/LS. from Rm. Rm. 2/h. 23.11.43. "MASS PRODUCTION'S EFFECT ON COST". by Charles R.F. Englebach. The attached may be of interest to you. Rm. Enclosure. | ||
| scan0318 | Requesting an analysis of the pre-war running costs for the Chassis Division's Engineering Department. | ||
| View original record | 1260 To: WG. from Rm. Chassis Confidential. Rm. 3/h. 23.12.43. I want to try and obtain a picture of the average cost of running the Engineering Department of the Chassis Division in pre-war days. I… | ||