Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. regarding samples of bushes and design improvements for shock absorber link ball ends. | ||
| View original record | 1305 August 3rd.1937 Rm/Les.5/AP. Messrs Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jolly. Dear Sirs, We shall be interested to receive… | ||
| scan0002 | Technical drawing of an Inner Pin Assembly for a Wheel Front Support Arm. | ||
| View original record | Drawing Title: INNER PIN ASSEMBLY WHEEL FRONT SUPPORT ARM, Part Numbers: { Drawing & Part No: 751997, Other Part Numbers: [ 751998, 752000, 751999 ], Manufacturer Part Number: INLOX 302867 },… | ||
| scan0003 | Blueprint for an inner pin component of a wheel front support. | ||
| View original record | D C .4531-DIA.-2-HOLES 15/16 DIA. 9/16 ± .003 4.125 1 7/8 1/32 R A E 3/4 DIA 45° 3/8 3/8 .4703 MAX. .4703 MAX. 15/16 DIA. 9/16 ± .003 B F 1 7/8 1/8 R 2 1/4 15/16 1/2 5 1/8 1/4 1/2 G VARIATION ALLOWED:… | ||
| scan0004 | Blueprint drawing of a rubber bushing. | ||
| View original record | Dimensions: 3/32 R, 59/64, 1 15/32, 1 1/16. Note: SAME AS 752009 EXCEPT HARDNESS. VARIATION ALLOWED: PLUS OR MINUS .010 ON FRACTIONAL AND PLUS OR MINUS .005 ON DECIMAL DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE… | ||
| scan0005 | Drawing for a part named Sleeve Outer. | ||
| View original record | STAMP TRADE MARK AND Nº AS SHOWN INLOX 302867 .049 ±10% 9/16 2 1/8 NOTE: BOTH ENDS OF TUBE TO BE FREE FROM BURRS OR SHARP EDGES SPECIFICATION: 10-20 CARBON STEEL SOFT ANNEAL (#4 - GRADE 'D') PICKLED… | ||
| scan0006 | Blueprint for an upper bushing assembly for a wheel front support. | ||
| View original record | 5/32 DIA. MIN. 3/16 1/8 2 1/4 1/4 R. .622 +.000 -.005 1.00 1.5063 ± .0015 751994 752254 752256 INLOX 304444 SAME AS 751993 EXCEPT RUBBER HARDNESS AND PART NUMBER. VARIATION ALLOWED: PLUS OR MINUS .010… | ||
| scan0007 | Drawing and part specifications for an Inner Sleeve. | ||
| View original record | A 2 1/4 1.001 / 1.0005 B .622 REAM .700 .134 +- 10% WALL 1/64 CHAMFER BOTH ENDS C NOTE: BOTH ENDS OF TUBE TO BE FREE FROM BURRS & SHARP EDGES. OPTIONAL MATERIAL. G.M.C. 1010 C.R. STEEL. MATERIAL. 1020… | ||
| scan0008 | Blueprint for a rubber bushing. | ||
| View original record | 3R/32, 55/64, 7/8, 3/4. SAME AS 751196 EXCEPT HARDNESS. DO NOT SCALE. PART NO. 752254. DRAWING NO. 752254. INLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY DAYTON OHIO. LET. CHANGES. DATE. C'K'R. REFER No. VARIATION… | ||
| scan0009 | Technical drawing of an outer sleeve. | ||
| View original record | STAMP TRADE MARK AND Nọ. AS SHOWN INLOX 304444 1.680 2" .590 .570 NOTE BOTH ENDS OF TUBE TO BE FREE FROM BURRS OR SHARP EDGES SPECIFICATION 10-20 CARBON STEEL SOFT ANNEAL ("A" GRADE "D") PICKLED AFTER… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter from General Motors regarding Inlox bushings, patents, and a licensing proposal. | ||
| View original record | INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO July 1st 1937 Rolls-Royce, Limited Derby - England Attention: Mr. L. A. Leslie Dear Sir:- Your letter of April 21st to Mr. Geyer… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter to Mr. Leslie requesting an opinion on stabiliser tests, noting strict German export laws. | ||
| View original record | UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, CHARING CROSS HOTEL, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BANQUETING, RAND, LONDON." TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 9191 UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter from Oscar Cüpper about sending a stabiliser to Stabilus Ltd. | ||
| View original record | would kindly send the stabiliser to Stabilus Ltd 16 Berners Street London W1 by passenger train as I want it to go back in a large box with other stabilisers. If you should like to keep it I would… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Silentbloc regarding the despatch of sample bushes for testing and comparison. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE, H. VEZEY STRONG, V. A. TRIER, W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W. II TELEPHONE… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited discussing the desirable dimensions for a bush. | ||
| View original record | SHEET NO.2. 24.8.37. ROLLS ROYCE LTD., effect on the life of the bush, and it may be that tests will show that it is desirable slightly to increase these dimensions. Yours faithfully, SILENTBLOC… | ||
| scan0015 | Graph showing radial and axial deflection curves for Silentbloc and Inlox components under load. | ||
| View original record | RADIAL & AXIAL DEFLECTION CURVES, SILENTBLOC No E 21317, INLOX No 302867, DEFLECTION INCHES, .140, .120, .100, .080, .060, .040, .020, SILENTBLOC No E21317 AXIAL TEST, INLOX No 302867 AXIAL TEST,… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited concerning the return of blueprints, orders for bearings, and samples of anti-vibration mountings. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W. 11 TELEPHONE PARK… | ||
| scan0017 | Invoice from Silentbloc Ltd for an experimental anti-vibration mounting. | ||
| View original record | SL 12405 Telegrams: SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON. Cable Code: A.B.C. 5th EDITION. Telephones: Head Office and Works—PARK 9821 (4 lines). SILENTBLOC LTD. VM. Directors: T. B. ANDRE. H. VEZEY STRONG. V.… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter to a supplier regarding the specifications and purchase of Phantom III and Bentley springs. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 1305 Rm/Les.4/R. 16th Sept., 1937. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, S H E F F I E L D. 1. Dear Sirs, We are requiring two pairs of Phantom III rear… | ||
| scan0019 | Requesting a covering order for two pairs of rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 130 > Rm/Les5/R.16.9.37. Will you please issue a covering order to Firth's for two pairs of rear road springs to our drawing SCD.82. These have been ordered in our… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding an interest in Neoprene and Dainite products following an interview. | ||
| View original record | NATIONAL TELEPHONE NO 2274 CODES A.B.C. 5TH ED & TANNERS MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO', MARKET HARBORO' 1305 The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY & NIGHT MILLS… | ||
| scan0021 | Advertisement for Neoprene synthetic rubber and Dainite services by The Harboro' Rubber Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | NEOPRENE OUR Dainite SERVICE is regularly being given to the manufacture of OIL-RESISTING and HEAT-RESISTING articles from this new SYNTHETIC rubber. By collaboration with its makers we have a range… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding pressure dies and casings for the R.R.53.C. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: BEVERLEY 321 GRAMS: ARMSTRONG'S SUSPENSION. The Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension COMPANY LIMITED OUR REF: GA.WC.1. YOUR REF: Rm/Les.4/MH. WALTHAM WORKS, OPPOSITE ST. MARY'S CHURCH,… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited regarding their new equipment and requesting a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0024 | Inquiry regarding the best suppliers for coil springs for front suspensions and the necessity of using ground stock. | ||
| View original record | 1305 TELEPHONE: BYFLEET 520 & 521 TELEGRAMS: TEEANTEE, BYFLEET RAILTON Cars ALSO AT PORTSMOUTH ROAD COBHAM SURREY COBHAM 85 THOMSON & TAYLOR (BROOKLANDS) LTD 52/31/A. RAR/MVG. BROOKLANDS TRACK… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd regarding information on spring building practices and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | Rm7/R. 22nd Sept. 1937. A.C. Stenhouse, Esq., Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited, SHEFFIELD, 1. Dear Sir, We are very interested in obtaining information on the building of springs on the lines of… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited confirming a meeting. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: Tuesday 10.30, .1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. &… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to R.A. Railton regarding the source and stress specifications of coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 130J Rm6/R. 24th Sept. 1937. R.A. Railton, Esq., Messrs. Thompson & Taylor (Brooklands) Ltd., Weybridge, SURREY. Dear Mr. Railton, We obtain our coil springs from the English Steel Corporation. They… | ||
| scan0028 | Requesting an order to Firths for a pair of road springs with a modified loaded camber. | ||
| View original record | To. Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.10/MH.29.9.37. Will you please issue a covering order to Firths for a pair of 1400 lbs. road springs to F.89060 only with a loaded camber of 1.600" positive instead of… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter urgently requesting delivery dates for various vehicle springs from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Les.11/MH. 1305 Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield, 1. 29th. September 1937. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our telephone… | ||
| scan0030 | Packing note from supplier Silentbloc Ltd. for the return of Inlox bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305. PACKING NOTE, SL 12768 SILENTBLOC LTD. VICTORIA GARDENS,LADBROKE RD.,NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W.11. CHECK IMMEDIATELY. Shortages not advised within 4 days will not be considered. Messrs. Rolls… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from supplier Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding the readiness and delivery of parts, including Phantom III springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from Silentbloc confirming the despatch of bearings and the return of sample 'INLOX' bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305. DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG. V. A. TRIER. W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W.11… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter declining a patent suspension system invention. | ||
| View original record | 1305. Rm/Les.8/MH. 30th. September 1937. Rud. Frommholz, Esq., 34, Mornington Terrace, Regents Park, London, N.W.1. Dear Sir, We have received the various correspondence concerning your patent… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from Rudolf Frommholz requesting the return of prints for a patented 'spring system for motor cars'. | ||
| View original record | Rudolf Frommholz, 34, Mornington Terrace, Regents Park, London N.W.1. London, the 13.October 1937 1305 LES. [Handwritten initials] very curious Rm R o l l s - R o y c e L t d. Direction Derby. Dear… | ||
| scan0035 | Set of Stabilus anti-roll system parts on loan to Stabilus Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from Rm/Les. c. G/Mt. 1305? 1293 Rm/Les.4/MH.14.10.37. We are sending into the stores for despatch by passenger train to - Stabilus Ltd., 16, Bermers Street, London, W. one set of Stabilus… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter returning correspondence concerning a spring suspension patent. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Les.13/MH. X 1305 Rudolf Frommholz, Esq., 34, Mornington Terrace, Regents Park, London, N.W.1. 14th. October 1937. Dear Sir, We return herewith the various correspondence concerning your spring… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter to Mr. Cupper discussing the Stabilus shock absorber system. | ||
| View original record | 1305 ? 1293 Rm/Les.3/MH. 14th.October 1937. Oscar Cupper, Esq., Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, London, W.C.2. Dear Mr. Cupper, We are despatching to-day by passenger train your set of Stabilus Shock… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter on Charing Cross Hotel letterhead regarding a decision on a stabiliser apparatus. | ||
| View original record | UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. CHARING CROSS HOTEL, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BANQUETING, RAND, LONDON." TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 9191 OTHER HOTels UNDER THE… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter concerning a payment of £15, including a 33% duty, to Stabilus in Koblenz, Germany. | ||
| View original record | 16 Berners Street London W1 or if you wish to keep it send a cheque of £15 to Stabilus g. m. b. H Koblenz Rheinzollstrasse 6-8 Kindly let me know at above address what you have decided to do. The… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter regarding springing tests and the use of a different equaliser on a Ford. | ||
| View original record | UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. CHARING CROSS HOTEL, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BANQUETING, RAND, LONDON." TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 9191. UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT… | ||
| scan0041 | Car springing, stabilisation, and different types of equalisers. | ||
| View original record | And yet makes the springing so soft, that if I drive at higher speed over the side walk the front springs bumps hard but you dont feel and hear anything at the back. Then of course you can use the… | ||
| scan0042 | Use of Carbon Arc Welding by Daimler and comparing it to other welding methods. | ||
| View original record | LES To. Rm. from HPS. 1305 HPS.2/VS.20.10.37. With reference to the question of Arc Welding arising from the attached Report on the recent visit to Messrs. Daimler. We are surprised to find that… | ||
| scan0043 | Visit to Daimler Works to observe their new 15 HP car with independent front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To BY. H.P.S, SWdL c. to Hs. Mx. c. to Rm. Da. LES AET, STEADMAN. Please note Remarks. Da/DB.4/N.12.10.37. Rm VISIT TO DAIMLER WORKS - THURSDAY SEPT.23rd. This visit was the result of an invitation… | ||
| scan0044 | Technical comparison of automotive components including springs, steering gears, engines, and axles from competitor vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- They go to a maximum stress of 90000 lbs/in² uncorrected in the front coil springs, and have had no trouble with these. They are made by the Tempered Spring Co. [Handwritten note in top right:… | ||
| scan0045 | Rear axle temperatures, worm drives, Girling brakes, frame construction, welding methods, and standard saloon body assembly. | ||
| View original record | -3- This has reduced their maximum rear axle temperature from an impossible figure, since no previous axle has stood up to continuous "flat-out" driving at Brooklands ( in which conditions… | ||
| scan0046 | The anodising of aluminium parts, automatic brake adjusters, Wilson gearboxes, and suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | -4- Of other things seen, one of the most interesting was the anodising of all the aluminium parts in the cooling water system, which has overcome all corrosion troubles on these parts. The automatic… | ||
| scan0047 | Vehicle tyre sizes, testing procedures, test track facilities, and foundry practices for castings and forgings. | ||
| View original record | -5- Incidentally, they considered 7" section tyres small for the Phantom III, declaring that 8" would be their choice for a corresponding size of car. With their smaller cars, running in and… | ||
| scan0048 | Order for 6 coil springs from the Tempered Spring Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 1305 Rm/Les4/R.3.11.37. Will you please order 6 coil springs FB.3080 from the Tempered Spring Co.,Ltd. Order No. 54107. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings of a shock absorber and wishbone arrangement. | ||
| View original record | B05 or 1293? PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE "ARMSTRONG" SHOCK ABSORBER, ETC. ETC. The ARMSTRONG'S PATENTS Co.Ltd. DIRECTORS MAJOR MACINDOE, M.C. CHAIRMAN GEO. R. JOHNSTONE, MANAGING DIRECTOR… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. discussing the cost and implementation of 'floatex' components. | ||
| View original record | 1893 Rm/Les.12/JH. 12th December, 1937. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON.W.11. Dear Mr. Jelly, Thank you very much for your letter of 16th inst. The price you… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from a shareholder's child to the Research Department, proposing an invention for the elimination of vehicle roll on corners. | ||
| View original record | The Manager, The Research Dept., ROLLS ROYCE, Ltd. 1305! Ortygia House, Harrow-on-the-Hill. Dear Sir, My mother being a shareholder in your company, I take the liberty of sending you herewith details… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from John Pattinson-Knight offering an invention and enclosed specification for consideration. | ||
| View original record | arrangement". I have not as yet shown the idea to any motor manufacturer, and I have proceeded no further with my patent agent than having the search conducted. I trust you will find a part, or… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter from Silentbloc regarding a price quotation for anti-vibration mountings. | ||
| View original record | SILENTBLOC LIMITED DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE, H. VEZEY STRONG, V. A. TRIER, W. L. HARRIS TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited providing a cost estimate for special tooling and mountings. | ||
| View original record | cont... 16.12.37. We estimate the cost of the special tools for cropping and piercing to be approximately £10.0.0d. for each different shape of flange. This figure will be slightly reduced if the… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter responding to suggestions for overcoming suspension problems, specifically regarding inertia control for shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | 130J Rm/Les.3/MH. John Pattisson-Knight, Esq., Ortygia House, Harrow. 29th. December 1937. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter together with your suggestions for overcoming all suspension problems.… | ||
| scan0056 | Patent application for conical rubber bearings and their potential use. | ||
| View original record | Les What do the english Company think of this type of bearing? It looks promising Rm 1305 Rm. C By/NW. E.8/HP.3.1.37. re Conical Rubber Bearings. Application No.19454/37. I am attaching herewith a… | ||
| scan0057 | Provisional patent application for Conical Rubber Bearings and a citation received from the Patent Examiner. | ||
| View original record | To E. BY/NW5/VL.14.12.37. Re: Conical Rubber Bearings. Application 19454/37. ----------------------- In connection with the above, which is still only in its provisional stage, we have had the unusual… | ||
| scan0058 | Patent specification for improvements in pivotal bearings, such as those used for the spring shackles of automobile vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Note.—The application for a Patent has become void. This print shows the Specification as it became open to public inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) of the Acts. Handwritten: 19454/37 Compressed… | ||
| scan0059 | Patent specification for a pivotal bearing for reciprocating elements, such as shackle pins for springs. | ||
| View original record | 2 383,274 than between g¹ and i¹. As however according to the invention the thickness of the wall between h¹ and k¹ is greater than between g¹ and i¹, the relative stress-ing of the material is not… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter to the Inland Manufacturing Co. comparing Inlox and Silentbloc bushes and placing an order for more for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1305. Rm7/R. 13th January, 1938. Mr. Geyer, The Inland Manufacturing Co., DAYTON, OHIO, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Geyer, We have been running a lot of tests on Inlox Bushes and comparing them with the… | ||
| scan0061 | Internal memorandum requesting an order for Inlox Bushes from The Inland Manufacturing Co. in Ohio, USA. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les3/R.14.1.38. Will you please order from The Inland Manufacturing Co., Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. - 100 Inlox Bushes No.751997 100 " " " 752231. O/No. 52444. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons providing specifications for Humber Snipe road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1306- JONAS WOODHEAD & Sons, LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF LAMINATED SPRINGS FOR ROLLING STOCK ROAD OR RAIL TRADE MARK REGISTERED. TELEPHONES: LEEDS 20814 AND 20815. (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) LONDON MAYFAIR… | ||
| scan0063 | Continuation letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd regarding the return of springs after polishing. | ||
| View original record | JONAS WOODHEAD & SONS LTD J W & S 159 Continuation Sheet No. 2 As regards the springs you returned here to be corrected for polishing, our Derby truck has taken these back to you, and we trust you… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter from Silentbloc confirming an arrangement to supply harder rubber bearing samples for suspension experiments. | ||
| View original record | 13051 DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE, H. VEZEY STRONG, V. A. TRIER, W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING… | ||
| scan0065 | Packing list from Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. for samples of Simmonds Nuts. | ||
| View original record | PACKING LIST 10421 +204 1305 From SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES LTD. GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD, LONDON To Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Despatched 17-1-38 Per Post Order No. Description Quantity Simmonds Nuts… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from Simmonds Aerocessories confirming the dispatch of nut samples. | ||
| View original record | 120# 1305 SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES LTD. LONDON PARIS NEW YORK DIRECTORS: G. E. SIMMONDS. O. E. SIMMONDS. F.R.Ae S., M.I.Aē.E., M.P. WORKS: GREAT WEST RD., BRENTFORD, LONDON. TALFORD STREET, ASTON,… | ||
| scan0067 | Road spring failures in competitor cars, specifically Vauxhall, Standards, and Singers, to gather concrete facts. | ||
| View original record | ROAD SPRINGS. In order to back up my statements in BY.19/ G.20.1.38. with some concrete facts, I have during the last few days made enquiries amongst my acquaintances as to their actual experiences… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter from General Motors' Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the testing, development and supply of new Inlox Bushings. | ||
| View original record | 1305 INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO January 31, 1938 Handwritten Note: LES Kennington } Please look out for these bushes RM Mr. W. A. Robotham Rolls-Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0069 | Price reduction for Wraith body mounting 'floatex units' from supplier Silentbloc. | ||
| View original record | File P. 1260. To By. from Rm/Les. c. Da. c. Roy. c. Da/Ev. c. Hs. Rm/Les.8/MH.1.2.38. WRAITH BODY MOUNTING. We attach a copy of a letter received from Silentbloc in reply to a telephone conversation.… | ||
| scan0070 | Request for a covering order to be sent to Silentbloc Ltd. for 24 bushes that have been received. | ||
| View original record | 130J also 200B To Roy/MS. Rm/Les.4/JH.18.2.38. Will you please send a covering order to Silentbloc Ltd. for the 24 bushes which have been received. 12 E.21831. 12 E.21320. O/N. 42444. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0071 | The manufacturing of rectangular ended springs for independent suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm. Rm/Les. BY.10/G.19.2.38. INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION. RE: RECTANGULAR ENDED SPRINGS. The English Steel Company inform me that they form the rectangular section on the ends of the spring by forging… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning the supply of floatex units and a delay in testing new bushes due to a chassis frame failure. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Les.9/JH. 21st. February, 1938. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON.W.11. For the attention of Mr. Jelly. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the shipment of new Inlox bushings with assembly prints. | ||
| View original record | 1305 INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO February 22nd 1 9 3 8 Mr. W. A. Robotham Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby, England Dear Mr. Robotham: As requested in Mr. Geyer's… | ||
| scan0074 | Blueprint for an inner pin assembly for a wheel front support arm. | ||
| View original record | INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO ADVANCE PRINT NOT FOR PRODUCTION 8454 SECTION AT CORNERS 4 TIMES SIZE 1/16 R. 11/64 R. 1.316 +.002 -.001 DIA. 15/16 .1015 2 1/4… | ||
| scan0075 | Drawing of an upper bushing assembly for a wheel front support. | ||
| View original record | INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO 8458 2 1/4 7/8 3/16 .1015 7/8 DIA +.001 .622 -.0005 DIA. REAM. 31/32 DIA. 1.395 1.5065 +.0015 DIA. 1/16 R. 11/64 R. SECTION AT… | ||
| scan0076 | Load deflection and twist test curves for an experimental bushing, part number 8456. | ||
| View original record | TOP GRAPH: Y-AXIS: LOAD IN POUNDS X-AXIS: DEFLECTION IN THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH CURVE LABELS: SIDE DEFLECTION TEST, END DEFLECTION TEST TITLE BOX: EXPERIMENTAL BUSHING PART No 8456 LOAD DEFLECTION… | ||
| scan0077 | Load deflection and twist test curves for experimental bushing part no. 8404. | ||
| View original record | ENGRAVING 334-8, 10 X 16 TO THE HALF INCH, WHEN ORDERING STATE COLOR, DRAWING OR TRACING PAPER OR CLOTH, PRINTED IN U.S.A., 100% RAG PAPER, KEUFFEL & ESSER CO., N.Y., LOAD IN POUNDS, SIDE DEFLECTION… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from Silentbloc enclosing drawings IS.9012 for the 20/25HP and IS.9006B for an Armstrong Siddeley. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED 1305- TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to Messrs. Firth & Brown Ltd. confirming the use of a double rivetted lubricator for springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 March 7th.1938 Rm/Les.8/AP. Messrs. Firth & Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD 1. For the attention of Mr.Brians. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm this afternoon's telephone conversation… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter to General Motors inquiring about the cost and design choices for a new 'Inlox' bush. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Les.S/MH. 7th. March 1938. Mr.H.D.Geyer, Inland Manufacturing Division, General Motors Corp., Dayton, OHIO, U.S.A. Dear Mr.Geyer, Thank you for your letter of the 31st. of Jan., the various… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to Messrs Daimler & Co. Ltd. enquiring about the cost of steel casting work. | ||
| View original record | 1057.? 1305 Rm/Les.9/AP. March 10th.1938 Messrs Daimler & Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Mr.A.Harley. Dear Sirs, When I was at your works with Mr. Simpson he mentioned that you would probably… | ||
| scan0082 | Shipping ticket from the Inland Manufacturing Division for wheel front support components. | ||
| View original record | SHIPPING TICKET No. B 65 Car No. Seals Ship Via Date 2-18-38 Date to be shipped 2-18-38 Amount to Be Shipped: 1 Amount Shipped: 1 Inland Part Number: 8454 Handwritten: V305 Customer Order Number:… | ||
| scan0083 | Covering order be sent to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for received rubbers. | ||
| View original record | 1305. To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.8/MH.21.3.38. Will you please send a covering order to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for :- 4 rubbers EXS.507. 4 " " 508. 4 " " 509. These have been… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from General Motors regarding new type Inlox Bushings and a comparison with Packard's torque arms. | ||
| View original record | 1305 INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO March 22, 1938 LES Mr. W. A. Robotham Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby, England Dear Mr. Robotham: We have your letter of March 7 on… | ||
| scan0085 | Request to produce shafts and collars for serration tests on a shaft to lever attachment. | ||
| View original record | 1305? γ To HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.2/MH.24.3.38. SERRATION TESTS FOR SHAFT TO LEVER ATTACHMENT. The preliminary tests using a hardened knurled shaft are encouraging, will you please, therefore,… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the inability to supply Inlox Bushings due to licensing restrictions. | ||
| View original record | 1305 INLAND MANUFACTURING DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION DAYTON, OHIO March 28, 1938 Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Attention: Mr. W. A. Robotham Dear Mr. Robotham:- We have for further reply… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter to Belgrave Engineering Co. regarding cracked inlet valves. | ||
| View original record | 1305 P Rm/Swdl.10/MH. Experimental Dept. 30th. March 1938. H.Pittaway, Esq., The Belgrave Engineering Co., Belgrave Works, Black Heath, Nr. BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sir, We have machined the batch of six… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting samples and a quotation for road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305. Rm/Les.2/MH. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel works, SHEFFIELD, 1. 31st. March 1938. For the attention of Mr.Stenhouse. Dear Sirs, We are very anxious to test some samples of your road… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. acknowledging an enquiry for Road Springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0090 | Request to Messrs Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. for a drawing of springs to a specific drawing number and load. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Les.2/AP. April 8th.1938 Messrs Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas and Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr.Porter. Dear Sirs, We are requiring a pair of springs with a… | ||
| scan0091 | Request to manufacture 12 mild steel nipples based on an attached sketch. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 1305 1029 Rm/AFM.8/JH.4.5.38. Will you please have 12 mild steel nipples made up to the attached sketch. Rm/AFM. | ||
| scan0092 | New thread pin and bush design to replace the 'Silentbloc' in the rear spring front anchorage for Bentley Lll and 50 models. | ||
| View original record | DV/RS. (Struck through) 1305 c. Rm. ------- DA.8/G.10.5.38. BENTLEY Lll and 50. FRAME --- REAR SPRINGS. A.F.M (Handwritten) Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.642 Front Anchorage… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. regarding a laboratory report on decarburisation issues found in front coil springs. | ||
| View original record | c. H1/wd. c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. c. Ro1/MS. 1305. 12th. May 1938. BY.33/G. Messrs. English Steel Corporation Ltd., Vickers Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Burton. Dear Sirs, Front Coil Spring -… | ||
| scan0094 | Covering order be sent to Silentbloc for rubber bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.6/MH.17.5.38. Ltd. for - Will you please send a covering order to Silentbloc 24 rubber bushes FB.3143. 24 " " FB.3144. These have been instructed in our letter… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning structural alterations and testing of suspension bushes. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.5/MH. 17th. May 1938. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON, W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jelley. - 1305 - Dear Sirs, By various… | ||
| scan0096 | Suspension improvements for Bentley III and 50 models, focusing on spring ratings, dampers, and the addition of a front roll rod. | ||
| View original record | To Da. c. to By. c. to Rm/FD. File 1305 Rm/IMW.7/JH.19.5.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. SUSPENSION. The ride and stability of 7.B.V. has been considerably improved by using lower rating springs of 8"… | ||
| scan0097 | Follow-up letter from Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. concerning an order for Simmonds Nuts. | ||
| View original record | SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES LTD LONDON PARIS WARSAW NEW YORK WORKS: GREAT WEST RD., BRENTFORD, LONDON. TALFORD STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. DIRECTORS: G. E. SIMMONDS. O. E. SIMMONDS. F.R.Ae.S., M.I.Ae.E.,… | ||
| scan0098 | Confirming a phone order for 24 gland rubbers from The British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1205. Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.7/MH.24.5.38. We have ordered by 'phone from The British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd. 24 gland rubbers EXS.509 in Neoprene durometer 50. Will you please send… | ||
| scan0099 | Blueprint for the Andre-Girling suspension system for an Armstrong Siddeley Long 20/25 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | DRG No I.S. 9012 ANDRE - GIRLING SUSPENSION FOR ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY LONG 20/25 HP SCALE 6" = 1 FT ANDRE (COMPONENTS) LTD. 38, FELSHAM ROAD, PUTNEY, S.W.15. LONDON MODIFICATIONS SPRING DAMPER 4' - 8.8… | ||
| scan0100 | Multi-view schematic of a Gordon Armstrong suspension unit. | ||
| View original record | "GORDON ARMSTRONG" SUSPENSION UNIT. DRG. N° G2G-Z | ||
| scan0101 | Blueprint of an independent suspension system suggestion for an Austin 16-18 HP. | ||
| View original record | No 2 ASSEMBLY INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION 2nd SUGGESTION. AUSTIN 16-18 H.P. SCALE 6" = 1FT T.B. ANDRE & CO LTD DRG No I.S. 9006B SILENTBLOC E.2147 S/B E.2147 SILENTBLOC E.2102G S/B E.2102G | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding the decarburization of coil springs for car suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.2/MH. 15th. June 1938. The English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr.Gray. Dear Sirs, Coil Springs for Car Suspension. Mr. Bailey, our… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from a supplier confirming the despatch time for an order of Silico Manganese Steel Rear Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1… | ||
| scan0104 | The order of Lockheed Telescopic Wheel Cylinders. | ||
| View original record | 1305? To Roy. from Rm/Clapham. c. G/JWH. Rm/Clapham.9/MH.20.6.38. Will you please order one pair of Lockheed Telescopic Wheel Cylinders, cylinder diameter 1" and stroke 1 3/8", as described on Sheet… | ||
| scan0105 | Official order to be sent for Gaco Seals. | ||
| View original record | γ 1305 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.11/MH.24.6.38. ANGUS OIL SEALS. Will you please send an official order to George Angus & Co. Ltd., for 3 Gaco Seals 2½" x 1¼" x ½". These have been… | ||
| scan0106 | Telegram requesting the dispatch of three Gaco oil seals of varying sizes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 AFW 24.6.38. ANGUS OIL SEALS AVENUE 5176 LONDON. PLEASE SEND THREE GACO SEALS 2½" BY 1¼" BY ½" MARTINDALE ROYCAR DERBY. | ||
| scan0107 | Urgent request for three Gaco seals from George Angus & Co. after a leather seal failed during a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.12/MH. 24th. June 1938. Messrs. George Angus & Co. Ltd., (Oil Seal Dept.) 7, Bury Street, LONDON, E.C.3. Dear Sirs, We wired you this morning "Please send three Gaco… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter from George Angus & Co Ltd confirming an order for 3 Angus Oil Seals and advising of a production delay due to holidays. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ANGUSTATE, ALD, LONDON ESTD. 1790 TELEPHONE: AVENUE 5176 ANGUS OIL SEALS TECHNICAL LEATHER MOTOR AND ENGINEERING PRODUCTS GEORGE ANGUS & CO LTD 7, BURY STREET, ST MARY AXE, LONDON, E.C.3.… | ||
| scan0109 | Superior quality of Woodhead Toledo road spring plates, noting their reduced decarburisation and suggesting further experiments. | ||
| View original record | H1/JSW H1/250W c. Rm. G. ROY/Lead 1305 BY.1/G.7.7.38. A.R.M WOODHEAD TOLEDO ROAD SPRING PLATES. With reference to report No. M.1636, ref. H1/EJW.1/SK.30.6.38. there is no question but that for rolled… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter to a supplier regarding the decarburisation of road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 c. Rm. c. Roy/Les. c. Hs. ARUA 2424. 14th. July 1938. BY.6/G. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited, Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield, 1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Dear Sirs, With… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning the elimination of decarburisation in spring manufacturing using a cyanide bath. | ||
| View original record | -2- 14th. July, 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Sheffield, 1. For some years now I have been advocating both in connection with leaf and helical type springs, the elimination of… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding methods for improving spring endurance and corrosion resistance. | ||
| View original record | -3- 14th. July, 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Sheffield, 1. We have ample evidence that the information as outlined above is correct, as be merely insisting upon :- (a). Grinding the… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter to a spring manufacturer detailing a steel oxidisation process for corrosion resistance. | ||
| View original record | -4- 14th. July, 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Sheffield, 1. facture of ordinary washing boilers. A general outline of the principle is that steel is oxidised in an atmosphere of steam at… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter to a supplier with suggestions for the more economical production of road springs, focusing on avoiding grinding and plating. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs. c. Rm. c. ROY/Les. 1305 xx 2424. 14th. July 1938. BY./G. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas and Norfolk Works, Sheffield. 1. Dear Sirs, ROAD SPRINGS With the object of producing… | ||
| scan0115 | Metallurgical treatments for steel, including cyanide baths for springs and steam oxidation for corrosion resistance. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 14th. July 1938. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Sheffield. 1. intelligent use of a cyanide bath. Personally, I have advocated this for at least five or six years, but as recently as last… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. discussing methods of corrosion protection for springs. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. Sheffield. 1. (a). To evolve a method of transforming the oxides on the plate to the stable magnetic type of oxide, which is a complete protection against… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs discussing methods for producing and protecting road springs from corrosion. | ||
| View original record | 1305 o. Hs. c. Rm. c. ROY/LRS XX E4B4. 15th. July 1938. BY.4/G. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited, Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield. 1. For the attention of Mr.F. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, ROAD SPRINGS.… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. about protecting a spring plate against corrosion. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 15th. July 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Sheffield.1. Protecting a spring plate against corrosion. Yours faithfully, FORROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. [Signature] CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||
| scan0119 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. discussing methods for preventing corrosion on road springs. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs. c. Rm. c. ROY/Les xx 2424. BY.5/C. -------- Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas and Norfolk Works, Sheffield.1. Dear Sirs, ROAD SPRINGS. 15th. July 1938. With reference to my letter of… | ||
| scan0120 | Page 2 of a letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the corrosion protection of a spring plate. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 15th. July 1938. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Sheffield. 1. but this is the point I would like to emphasize - there are undoubtedly other ways yet to be discovered of effectively… | ||
| scan0121 | Proposals with various companies to produce cheaper and improved road springs, free from de-carburisation and corrosion. | ||
| View original record | ROY/Les. (crossed out) c. Mes. (crossed out) c. Rm. 1305? BY.10/G.4.8.38. ROAD SPRINGS. With reference to the proposals for producing road springs more cheaply and free from de-carburisation, also… | ||
| scan0122 | Copy of a letter discussing an experimental course on the decarburisation of spring plates. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM :- G. E. WOLSTENHOLME, 9 Ranmoor Crescent, Sheffield, 10. 27th. July 1938. Harvey Bailey, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Bailey, You will be… | ||
| scan0123 | Modifications to rear spring bushes for Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. HPS. A.R.M 1305 DA.8/G.11.8.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50 and WRAITH 80. REAR SPRINGS. 22.7.38. We have investigated the remarks on HPS.5/VS. and agree it does look as if the knurling on the… | ||
| scan0124 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Metalastik Ltd. regarding a rubber bush drawing and engine suspensions. | ||
| View original record | 1305. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.7/JH. 15th August, 1938. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, LEICESTER. Yours ref. BWRT/CEG. Dear Sirs, We thank you for showing us a rubber bush drawing which… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter from Metalastik Ltd requesting a sketch for an engine suspension mounting. | ||
| View original record | 111B 6173 DIRECTORS: H. H. BURTON A. G. BARRETT M. H. HEILBUT METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0126 | Scheme for a lower triangle thrust stay for the front wheel suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS 1305 c. Rm. DA.10/G.16.8.38. A.F.M. Please see that this is combined with the final steering geometry before being made. Rm BENTLEY 3, 50 AND WRAITH 80. FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION. Please receive… | ||
| scan0127 | Decision on 7' static deflection rear springs for the B.50 and Wraith 60 models. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To By. c. to By/HEB. c. to Da. Rm/AFM.18/JH.17.8.38. REAR SPRINGS - B.50 & Wraith 60. It has been decided that 7" static deflection springs are best for these cars. Will By/HEB prepare the… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter to Metalastik Ltd. regarding an engine mounting made of vulcanized metal and rubber. | ||
| View original record | 11b EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.14JH. 20th August. 1938. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, Leicester. Your ref. HWRT/CEG. Dear Sirs, With reference to the last paragraph of your letter of… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. inquiring about variable rate leaf springs for new cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. RM/AFM.11/JH. 23rd. August, 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited, Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. Dear Sirs, Variable Rate Leaf Springs We are getting… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the design of sample springs, specifically a strengthened cotton tongue interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding the testing and treatment of helical road springs. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.6/JH. 24th August, 1938. The English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Gray. Dear Sirs, Helical Road Springs. /1305 With reference… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited acknowledging a letter regarding Variable Rate Leaf Springs. | ||
| View original record | CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO WOODHEAD… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming satisfactory tests on springs FB.3826 and the upcoming treatment for springs FB.3947. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: STEELCORPO, SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE: 41071. EXTENSION LONDON OFFICE:- VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD INCORPORATING THE STEEL… | ||
| scan0134 | Further testing on knurled bushes for the rear springs of Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS[illegible] 1805 c. Rm. G. HES. DA.18/G.25.8.38. [Signature] BENTLEY 111 and 50. and WRAITH 80. REAR SPRINGS. /? With reference to DA.8/G.11.6.38. there would appear to be some doubt as to… | ||
| scan0135 | Alteration note specifying springs to be shot-blasted and cadmium-plated to prevent rusting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 TO: Rm/AFM. ALTERATION: The following note has been added - "Springs to be shot-blasted (not sand-blasted) & to be cadmium-plated, .004 thick, without pickling or cyaniding". ✓ 2 Prints to HPS.… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from a supplier detailing the specifications for road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Spry File HWP/10/38. Spring Dept., Tinsley. 30th.August.1938. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, With regard to our conversation to-day on the telephone with… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to Metalastik Ltd. regarding the 'Askania' vibrograph and engine mounting problems. | ||
| View original record | 1116. Rm/AFM.12/MH. Experimental Dept. 2nd.September 1938. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, LEICESTER. For the attention of Mr.Goldschmidt. Dear Sirs, The name of the Vibrograph which we use… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding the name of the Vibrograph and offering assistance with Engine Mountings. | ||
| View original record | 1116? DIRECTORS: H. H. BURTON A. G. BARRETT M. H. HEILBUT METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding an inquiry about a Vibrograph instrument and enclosing an Askania catalogue. | ||
| View original record | 1305? DIRECTORS: H. H. BURTON A. G. BARRETT M. H. HEILBUT METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0140 | Instruction note to Mr Martindale for the D.O. to issue a covering order. | ||
| View original record | 1305 7/9/38. Rm Mr Martindale Have D.O. to issue Covering Order C W Allen 3/9 | ||
| scan0141 | Advice of dispatch from Metalastik Ltd. for front engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: LEICESTER 24531. METALASTIK LTD. Telegrams: 'METALASTIK LEICESTER.' DIRECTORS : H. H. BURTON, A. G. BARRETT, M. H. HEILBUT The goods detailed below have been despatched to-day If delivery… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter discussing variable rate leaf spring technology and disagreements with the Leaf Spring Institute. | ||
| View original record | 1305 C O P Y. from - W.H.Wallace, Eaton Manufacturing Co., DETROIT. MICH. U.S.A. Mr. Frank Woodhead, Sheffield. 8th September 1938. Dear Mr. Woodhead, Your letter of August 30th, enclosing copy of a… | ||
| scan0143 | Technical analysis and comparison of variable rate and conventional leaf spring designs for the 1939 Pontiac. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Some advocates of the Leaf Spring Institute variable rate spring have induced the Pontiac Motor Car Company to adopt the variable rate rear spring for the 1939 models. This spring is made up… | ||
| scan0144 | The concluding page of a letter from Eaton Manufacturing Company regarding the confidential nature of the correspondence and a warning about competitor designs. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - I am sure that you will treat the contents of this letter as semi-confidential, appreciating that it is very poor business to severely criticise and condemn extreme designs advocated by… | ||
| scan0145 | Official order for engine mountings from Metalastik Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 13052 Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM5/R.8.9.38. ENGINE MOUNTINGS. Will you please send an official order to Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, Leicester, for the goods listed on their advice… | ||
| scan0146 | Inquiry to Metalastik Ltd. about an adhesive for synthetic rubber in a shock damper. | ||
| View original record | 1305. (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM1/R. 8th September, 1938. Messrs. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, LEICESTER. For the Attention of Mr. M. Goldschmidt. Your Ref: MG/CEG. Dear Sirs, The… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding a synthetic rubber gland for a shock damper. | ||
| View original record | 1305 DIRECTORS: H. H. BURTON A. G. BARRETT M. H. HEILBUT METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0148 | Requesting an order for various types of springs for different chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Les. c. to Roy/Ms. 1305 Rm/AFM.21/JH.15.9.38. Springs. Will you please order the following springs :- (1) 2 pairs of 8" deflection B.III front springs FB.3826. (wanted for bump chassis and… | ||
| scan0149 | Order for eight silentbloc bushes for a Bentley III and 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy. from Rm/FWK. c.c. to G/J.H. Rm/FWK.9/JH.16.9.33. BENTLEY III and 50. Will you please order eight more silentbloc bushes for use in the lower triangle levers of the above chassis part… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding their bearing catalogue and a specific part series for shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL… | ||
| scan0151 | New scheme for front suspension lower triangle levers on Bentley 111 and 50 models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM (Strikethrough) c. Ds/JD. ---------------- 1305 DA.11/G.22.9.38. A.F.M. BENTLEY 111 and 50. FRONT SUSPENSION - LOWER TRIANGLE LEVERS. scheme :- Please receive herewith the… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to a supplier regarding the return of a pair of springs for recambering to a specific drawing for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.10/JH. 23rd. September, 1938. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield.1. Dear Sirs, We have sent back to you a pair of springs which will… | ||
| scan0153 | Request to despatch a Wraith rear spring to Toledo Woodhead Springs for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/HW. c. to Roy/Les. Rm/AFM.18/JH.6.10.38. Spring Testing. Will you please despatch to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. one Wraith rear spring, unbushed for test to distruction. This is to… | ||
| scan0154 | New system for ordering, labelling, and fitting rear suspension leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305. To Hy. from RH/AFH. C. Hy/MS. C. ABC. C. Hy/UES. C. G/SP. C. Roy/SS. C. Rd. C. Roy/LCS. C. JAL. C. Roy/Ru. C. Ad. REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS. We recommend that the following system of fitting… | ||
| scan0155 | Spring fitting tolerances and the importance of poundage over piece numbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- The reason why it is desirable that works should be poundage conscious instead of piece no. conscious can be best explained by an example. A certain chassis requires a 1180 lb. spring. The works… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited confirming a telephone message regarding two pairs of Grooved Springs for order 71176. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter to supplier Metalastik Ltd. requesting criticism of a drawing and a price for ring type bump buffers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.10/MH. 28th. October 1938. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, LEICESTER. Dear Sirs, With reference to your ring type bump buffer shown at Earl's Court, we should… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter from Metalastik Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter and drawing concerning Spring Aids. | ||
| View original record | 1305. DIRECTORS: H. H. BURTON A. G. BARRETT M. H. HEILBUT METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter to Metalastik Ltd. requesting a price quote for making 4 bearings to drawing SCD.954. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.C/MH. 2nd. November 1938. Metalastik Ltd., Evington Valley Road, LEICESTER. Dear Sirs, Will you please quote your price for making 4 bearings to drawing SCD.954,… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs confirming the dispatch of interleaving and cotton socks as requested. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A.I. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter to a supplier detailing serious issues with springs tested on a test machine and after a road test. | ||
| View original record | 1305 c. Roy/Les. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.8/MH. 12th. November 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We have to… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. outlining technical issues and questions regarding their spring components. | ||
| View original record | Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. -2- 12th. November 1938. (3) We have had trouble due to the interleaving settling down between the clamping bolts, with the result that the latter come loose and allow the… | ||
| scan0163 | Query to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the cost of springs. | ||
| View original record | Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. -3- 12th. November 1938. (8) Would the springs be any cheaper if both eyes were the same size ? Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the standardisation and sourcing of more durable leaf spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AFM4/R. 16th November, 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, CHAPEL-en-le-FRITH. (For the attention of J.N. Longley, Esq.) Dear Sirs, Leaf Spring Interleaving. We are interested in springs with… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the dispatch, inspection, and delivery of springs and parts. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the testing of experimental interleaving samples with a diagram. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/SFM.1/MH. 18th. November 1938. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of J.N.Longley, Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the writer's visit to your Factory… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the requirements and pricing for spring interleaving material. | ||
| View original record | Ferodo Ltd. -2- 18th. November 1938. We can then fix two pieces together to form one interleaf of any length less than 4'-0". We shall require enough interleaving for four springs, one pair to go on a… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding spring interleaving materials, costs, and new Bakelite tips. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.2/MH. 18th. November 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. Your Ref. HS/HCK. Attention of Mr. F. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, With reference to… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding pricing for interleaving from Ferodo Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. -2- 18th. November 1938. We shall have to get Ferodo Ltd. to price their interleaving so that you will be able to compare these with the American product. Yours… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to John Bull Tyre Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting an estimate for making a small rubber buffer. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.11/JH. 19th. November, 1938. John Bull Tyre Rubber Co.Ltd., LEICESTER. For the attention of Mr. W. Clark. Dear Sirs, Further to our conversation last week when we… | ||
| scan0171 | The dispatch of spring interleaf tips to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for analysis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To D/BP. from Rm/AFM. c. G/Ht. Rm/AFM.13/MH.22.11.38. SPRING INTERLEAF TIPS. Will you please send the bundle of tips herewith to - J.N.Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. They… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the supply and analysis of Interleaf tips. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.14/MH. 22nd. November 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of J.N.Longley, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a number of Interleaf tips for… | ||
| scan0173 | The return of failed spring interleaving material to a supplier for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To D/BP. from Rm/AFM. c. G/Mt. Rm/AFM.16/MH.22.11.38. SPRING INTERLEAVING B.V. Will you please send the interleaving herewith to - Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1.… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the examination of failed interleaving from a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.15/MH. 22nd. November 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We have arranged for some… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited acknowledging correspondence regarding interleaving for springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305.. CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0176 | Request to manufacture six sleeves to test cheaper silentblocs for the Bentley V and B.50 cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305. & 446 To HPS. from Rm/FWK. c.c. to HPS/WSC. Rm/FWK.7/JH.26.11.38. Bentley V. We want to test some cheaper silentblocs in the top of the yoke of the above chassis. The inner tube internal… | ||
| scan0177 | Advice note from George Angus & Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of various oil seals. | ||
| View original record | 1305 ADVICE NOTE Telephone No. 56258. Tel. Address “ANGUS, Newcastle-on-Tyne.” OIL SEAL DEPT., O.S. 6901 ST. ANTHONY’S, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE 6, 28th November 193 8 M essrs. Rolls-Royce & Co.Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter acknowledging an inquiry about spring interleaving and promising to submit samples by early December. | ||
| View original record | 1305 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. arranging a meeting to see new interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.14/MH. 30th. November 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Your Ref. JNL/KM. For the attention of Mr.J.N.Longley. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming arrangements for a visit and the provision of test samples. | ||
| View original record | 1305 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter to The John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a quotation for bellows and requesting a price for experimental samples. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.5/JH. 2nd. December, 1938. The John Bull Rubber Co.Ltd. Evington Valley Mills, LEICESTER. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter reference 24.121.Z/CP/JT. we regret we… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. arranging a meeting with representatives from Ferodo Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.10/MH. 3rd. December 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We have made an appointment… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter from a supplier clarifying a quotation for rubber bellows and proposing a price for experimental samples. | ||
| View original record | 1305 JOHN BULL RUBBER CO., LTD. FORMERLY THE LEICESTER RUBBER CO., LTD. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF JOHN BULL TYRES AND RUBBER ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE: 24531 - FOUR LINES TELEGRAMS: 'SWIFTNESS LEICESTER'… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs confirming an appointment at the Ferodo Works. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter to Messrs. W. & T. Avery Ltd. requesting details of a spring rate testing machine for chassis suspension springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. AFM. Rm/Std.7/MH. 6th. December 1938. Messrs. W. & T.Avery Ltd., Soho Foundry, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We should be interested to have details of your spring rate testing… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to The John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an order for experimental rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | 13053, EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.9/JH. 8th. December, 1938. The John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd., Evington Valley Mills, LEICESTER. For the attention of Mr. Perrin. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0187 | Recommending an increase in the stock of rear road springs for Wraith production. | ||
| View original record | 1305. To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. RHC. c. By. c. ROY/Ms. c. Hs. Rm/AFM.6/MH.8.12.38. ORDERING ROAD SPRINGS. Now that RHC. is building Wraiths at the rate of 40 per week it is imperative to carry bigger… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from W. & T. Avery Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and promising a future reply. | ||
| View original record | 1305 W. & T. AVERY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF WEIGHING, COUNTING, MEASURING AND TESTING MACHINES. PLEASE QUOTE AVERY ESTABLISHED 1730 SOHO FOUNDRY, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE SMETHWICK 1112 TELEGRAMS… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to a supplier about the dangerous practice of etching piece numbers on coil road springs for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.C/MH. 9th. December 1938. The English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr. Grey. Dear Sirs, Coil Road Springs - Bentley. You have… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter from John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the manufacture of rubber buffers, awaiting the arrival of plates and springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 JOHN BULL RUBBER CO, LTD. FORMERLY THE LEICESTER RUBBER CO, LTD. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF JOHN BULL TYRES AND RUBBER ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE: 24531-FOUR LINES TELEGRAMS: "SWIFTNESS LEICESTER" CODES:… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. enquiring about supplies of toughened interleaving for leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.8/JH. 10th. December, 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Leaf Springs Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0192 | Order for three pairs of rear springs for a Bentley 50 chassis from Toledo Woodhead's. | ||
| View original record | F 1305 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.4/JH.12.12.38. Bentley 50 Rear Springs. Will you please order from Toledo Woodhead's, three pairs of rear springs for the above chassis. 1 pair of… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding an order for a pair of springs with interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 .. CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A.I. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the supply and specifications of spring interleaving material. | ||
| View original record | 1305. pte. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.20/JH. 13th. December, 1938. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. H. Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding an order for spring interleaving material, detailing dimensions and correcting a previous order. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.21/JH. 13th. December, 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. J.N.Longley. Spring Interleaving. Dear Sirs, We are in need of some… | ||
| scan0196 | Internal request to place an official order with Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for road spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305. To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.18/JH.13.12.38. ROAD SPRING INTERLEAVING. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., asking them to supply us with 48 lengths of… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding a sample cadmium plated leaf spring and pricing. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging order No. 78805 and confirming delivery arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 1305 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE &… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding an order for springs with special Ferodo interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0200 | Requesting an order be placed for graphite bronze spring interleaving that has already been delivered. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/AFM. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.1/MH.20.12.38. GRAPHITE BRONZE SPRING INTERLEAVING. Will you please send an order to Vandervell Products Ltd. for 6 pieces of graphite bronze 3" x 15".… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter from DuPont offering a sample of 'Orel' Rubber Lubricant for testing. | ||
| View original record | (DU PONT) ESTABLISHED 1802. E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & Co. INCORPORATED WITH LIMITED LIABILITY IN THE U.S.A. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 5565, 5566, 5567. TELEGRAMS: NEMOURS,… | ||
| scan0202 | Letter to W. & T. Avery Ltd. requesting costs for cheaper versions of experimental testing machines. | ||
| View original record | 1305? Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.1/MH. 21st. December 1938. Messrs. W. & T. Avery Ltd., Soho Foundry, BIRMINGHAM. Your Ref. A/D. Attention of Mr. A.G.Adams. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter and… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from W. & T. Avery Ltd. acknowledging a request for a revised quotation from the Testing Machine Department. | ||
| View original record | b05? W. & T. AVERY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF WEIGHING, COUNTING, MEASURING AND TESTING MACHINES. PLEASE QUOTE AVERY ESTABLISHED 1730 138 DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM 5 TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 4303-4-5 YOUR REF. Decr:… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding a sample cadmium plated leaf spring's finish and price. | ||
| View original record | 1305 c. Roy/Les. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.3/MH. 31st. December 1938. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. Your Ref. HS/HCK. For the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse.… | ||