Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Analysis of the causes, effects, and methods for reducing harshness in the ride of an automobile. | ||
| View original record | File for Rm 1305 Harshness in the Automobile By H. A. Hicks and G. H. Parker Chrysler Corp. Abstract: HARSHNESS in the ride of an automobile is felt as a disagreeable tremor or shock, sudden in nature… | ||
| scan0002 | Journal page discussing automotive ride harshness and its measurement, with a cutaway diagram of a car's body and chassis construction. | ||
| View original record | 2 S. A. E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 DIAGRAM LABELS: ALL STEEL BODY STEEL BODY TOP BODY TRANSVERSE BRACING BOXED MEMBERS ROUNDED CORNERS DIAGONAL BRACES - STRAIGHT MEMBERS X BRACE TYPE… | ||
| scan0003 | Paper discussing the causes of and solutions for harshness in automobiles, focusing on suspension and structural rigidity. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 HARSHNESS IN THE AUTOMOBILE 3 who say that this condition is as it should be since a harshness which is not noticeable to a car passenger is not important. However, in the day-to-day… | ||
| scan0004 | Journal page discussing vehicle harshness and structural rigidity, illustrated with diagrams of torsional deflection twist tests. | ||
| View original record | 4 S. A. E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 [Diagram: Fig. 2] Text within diagram: COMPLETE CAR - PROOF LOAD DIAGRAM of TORSIONAL DEFLECTION OVERALL LENGTH 166 IN. (A-O) STATIONS SPACED AT 12 IN.… | ||
| scan0005 | Technical page discussing and illustrating torsional deflection tests on automobile chassis and complete cars. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 HARSHNESS IN THE AUTOMOBILE 5 Fig. 3 - To obtain the deflection characteristics of the chassis so that they would be comparable with those of the complete car, the frame was loaded as… | ||
| scan0006 | Technical page from an S.A.E. journal analysing vehicle frame and body deflection with different mounting systems. | ||
| View original record | S.A.E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 REFERENCE POINTS - OVERALL - 156 IN [GRAPH] Y-Axis: DEFLECTION X-Axis Labels: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N Curve 1: COMPLETE CAR - PRODUCTION… | ||
| scan0007 | Paper discussing the causes of and methods for reducing harshness and noise in automobiles, including mathematical analysis. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 HARSHNESS IN THE AUTOMOBILE 7 possible that the frequency has become such that the structure responds to blows from the road with a vibration that is more harsh than in the more flexible… | ||
| scan0008 | Paper on the requirements and testing of aircraft engine lubrication. | ||
| View original record | Aircraft-Engine Lubrication By E. L. Bass and C. H. Barton Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. IT may be necessary to compromise among the ring-sticking, sludge-forming, and corrosion properties of oil for… | ||
| scan0009 | Aircraft engine lubrication experiments studying ring-sticking and piston cleanliness with various oils. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 AIRCRAFT-ENGINE LUBRICATION 9 most suitable test conditions to employ on these engines. It was found that, to obtain ring-gumming in any period less than 5 hr., involved engine… | ||
| scan0010 | Journal page discussing engine component failure modes such as ring-sticking and bearing corrosion, with supporting test data graphs. | ||
| View original record | 10 S. A. E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 Fig. 1 - Relation between initial side clearance of top piston ring and cylinder temperature required to produce ring-sticking in 5 hr. 250-cc.… | ||
| scan0011 | Page from a journal on aircraft-engine lubrication, detailing experiments and factors affecting carbon formation. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 AIRCRAFT-ENGINE LUBRICATION 11 Fig. 3—Diagram of oil heater and circulating system used on Webber D engine DIAGRAM LABELS: WATER COIL CONDENSER OIL COIL LEVEL IN BOILER OF DIPHENYL OXIDE… | ||
| scan0012 | Technical paper discussing carbon deposits and sludge formation in engines. | ||
| View original record | 12 S.A.E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 tion-chamber surface so that the effect of the two factors on carbon deposits is a parallel one. Some results on one of the air-cooled single-cylinder… | ||
| scan0013 | Paper on aircraft engine lubrication, detailing test conditions, methodology, and results for oil performance. | ||
| View original record | January, 1939 AIRCRAFT-ENGINE LUBRICATION 13 show in an engine in which the rate of oil consumption is capable of adjustment by control of the pressure and rate of circulation of the lubricant, that… | ||
| scan0014 | Journal page detailing tests on engine ring-sticking, analysis of used oil, and methods for reducing carburetor icing. | ||
| View original record | 14 S.A.E. JOURNAL (Transactions) Vol. 44, No. 1 peratures at which sticking takes place in 5 hr. of running. After 5 hr. of running the cylinder is lifted and the rings are inspected. If sticking has… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding an order and specifications for rear leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.10/JH. 3rd. January, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Leaf Springs. Dear Sirs, We are… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd discussing pricing for Ferodo Strips and spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Royles. 1305 Please note & return. Handwritten: File Handwritten: AFM CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE… | ||
| scan0017 | Price quotation from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. for various sizes of Ferodo strips. | ||
| View original record | TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS LTD. CONTINUATION No.................. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 3.1.39. For the attention of Mr. Martindale. Quantity. Ferodo Strips S.8864. Each nett Ferodo Strips S.8814… | ||
| scan0018 | Order request for a further supply of special Jackson Board interleaving for rear springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.9/JH.7.1.39. Interleaving for springs. Will you please order from Messrs. Ferodo a further supply of their special Jackson Board interleaving for rear springs. The… | ||
| scan0019 | Follow-up letter from DuPont regarding 'Orel' Rubber Lubricant. | ||
| View original record | DUPONT ESTABLISHED 1802. 1305 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,… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from Du Pont regarding a new rubber lubricant 'Orel' and an offer of a sample for testing. | ||
| View original record | H. E. FORDY W. F. ZIMMERLI J. L. ROSSELLI H. E. S. GINGER A. G. McCOY F. G. CARTER December 21st, 1938. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 15, Conduit Street, W. 1. Dear Sirs, "OREL" RUBBER LUBRICANT During the latter… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter to Ellison Insulations requesting a sample of 'bakelized' material for testing as interleaving for road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.6/JH. 13th. January, 1939. Ellison Insulations, Perry Barr, Birmingham.20. For the attention of Mr. Reynalds. Dear Sirs, We have recently received from you some of… | ||
| scan0022 | Official order for Bakelized material from Ellisons Insulations, Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.7/JH.17.1.39. INTERLEAVING. Will you please send an official order to Ellisons Insulations, Birmingham for some of their Bakelized material. We have written giving… | ||
| scan0023 | Official order for a sheet of rubber from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Clm. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Clm.11/JH.17.1.39. Will you please issue an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. for this sheet of rubber which we have already used. O/N.52444,… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. requesting a sample of 'Orel' rubber lubricant. | ||
| View original record | 1205 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.28/JH. 18th. January, 1939. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. Bush House, Aldwych, LONDON.W.C.2. For the attention of Mr. F.G. Singer. Your ref. FGS/JDA. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. regarding a shock-absorber arrangement with a laminated disc valve. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 1305 THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. 13 QUEEN ANNE'S GATE. LONDON, S.W.1. WHITEHALL 0054 20 JAN 1939 JLC/MB. 19th January, 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We enclose you… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company describing an invention's features related to a piston and valve assembly. | ||
| View original record | - Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 2. 19th January, 1939. If the piston movement is very sudden the dashpot effect will hold back the mushroom valve and allow the disc valve to leave its seat at a much less… | ||
| scan0027 | Cross-sectional diagrams of three mechanical valve or injector components. | ||
| View original record | J.L.CLOUDSLEY 1 SHEET TRUE COPY FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 CONFIDENTIAL PATENTS APPLIED FOR. THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. WILLENHALL, STAFFS. DRAWING NO. DATE: 20 JAN 1938 | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company detailing a shock-absorber arrangement with a laminated disc valve. | ||
| View original record | THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: Whitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and Sole… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. discussing the mechanics of a piston and valve assembly. | ||
| View original record | THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. SHEET 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 19th January, 1939. If the piston movement is very sudden the dashpot effect will hold back the mushroom valve and allow the… | ||
| scan0030 | Requesting an official order for Bakelized Fabric material for the interleaving of rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.10/JH.21.1.39. INTERLEAVING. Will you please send an official order to Ellisons Insulations of Birmingham for some of their Bakelized Fabric material. The amount we… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from Enwood Steel Products Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss spring manufacture. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Telephone NOTTINGHAM 2702. ENWOOD STEEL PRODUCTS LTD. ENGINEERS & REPRESENTATIVES. DIRECTORS: J. W. NEWTON (MANAGING) G. H. BARKER [Struck out] K. T. HANSON [Struck out] T.W.H. Burness PRUDENTIAL… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding car suspension, comparators, and dampers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.1)/MH. 27th. January, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd., 1, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON, S.W.1. Your Ref. JLC/MB. Dear Sirs, Car Suspension. We have received two… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company offering to sell an Oyston Suspension Comparator instrument for £72 10s. | ||
| View original record | THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: WHItehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and Sole… | ||
| scan0034 | Article on the Oyston Comparator for investigating and measuring vehicle suspension and damping performance. | ||
| View original record | Reprinted from THE AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER, NOVEMBER, 1938. EVALUATING SUSPENSIONS. The Oyston Comparator for Investigating Suspension and Damping. IF the results of efforts made during the past few years… | ||
| scan0035 | Analysis of vehicle suspension performance using a gyroscopic recording instrument and comparing results from different cars and adjustments. | ||
| View original record | 2 Evaluating Suspensions—contd. the rear with the case removed and shows the gyro. motor A directly coupled to the rotor B, the whole being pivotally mounted on the bearings D in the gimbal ring C,… | ||
| scan0036 | Requesting approval to purchase an Avery No. 662 Spring Testing Machine. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. From Rm. Rm.5/MH.6.2.39. We have no machine of any kind for testing the poundage of road springs accurately in the works at present. With modern low rating springs it is very important that we… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the testing of graphite impregnated Tufnol. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.6/JH. 8th. February, 1939. Ellison Insulations Ltd., Perry Barr, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Reynolds. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter to a spring supplier requesting a change in the manufacturing process for springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.3/JH. 10th. February, 1939. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Leaf Springs. Dear… | ||
| scan0039 | Order for Silentbloc bearings for use in B.lll & 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.10/JH.21.2.39. SILENTBLOCS. Will you please order from Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd. the following bearings for use in B.lll & 50. chassis. 1 doz. E.2189. ½ doz. E.2130… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Spring Co. Ltd. enquiring about the weight increase of a new 56' leaf spring. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.14/JH. 22nd. February, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Spring Co.Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Leaf Springs. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0041 | Order for road springs for two chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/MS. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.10/JH.1.3.39. ROAD SPRINGS 31.G.VI., 4.B.50. Will you please order the following road springs for the above two chassis. 31.G.VI. FW.1788 2 off. From… | ||
| scan0042 | Requesting the despatch of a Firth road leaf spring to Willcot (Parent) Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FWK.11/JH.1.3.39. Leaf Spring. Will you please despatch to the Willcot (Parent) Co.Ltd., Fishponds, Bristol, the Firth road spring which we will send you. The above firm… | ||
| scan0043 | Order for 50 pairs of rear road springs from Messrs. Thomas Firth. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/MS. from Rm/FWK. c. c. to O/JWH. c. c. to Roy/Ies. Rm/FWK.12/JH.1.3.39. B.V. REAR ROAD SPRINGS. Will you please order from Messrs. Thomas Firth, 50 pairs of rear road springs FB.4364,… | ||
| scan0044 | Standardisation of Firth Springs for the Bentley V rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 also HHb To RHC. from Rm/FWK. c. to By/NS. Rm/FWK.15/JH.2.3.39. BENTLEY V REAR ROAD SPRINGS. We have decided to standardise Firth Springs on the first 50 production chassis. Details are as under.… | ||
| scan0045 | Order for front and rear road springs for a Bentley V Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305. To Roy/MS. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.12/JH.6.3.39. Bentley V Bumper Chassis. Will you please order from the English Steel Corporation, two front road springs FB.3826 and from Toledo… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. regarding the absence of Mr. Martindale. | ||
| View original record | 1305 1204. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.14/JH. 6th. March, 1939. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. Bush House, Aldwych, LONDON.W.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Fred Singer. Dear Sirs, In answer to your… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the development of a proposed 56' leaf spring. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.14/JH. 10th. March, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD.1. 56" Leaf Spring. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter dated February… | ||
| scan0048 | Request for a 1000 lb. spring for the FW.1781 series. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FWK.14/JH. 10th. March, 1939. Briefly, therefore what we require is a 1000 lb. spring (weighing as near to 33 lb. as possible) which we can include in our FW.1781 series (56" x 2 1/2"). We would… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to the English Steel Corporation requesting the urgent manufacture of two pairs of coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.11/JH. 13th. March, 1939. The English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr. H. Webster. Dear Sirs, We are in urgent need of two… | ||
| scan0050 | Specifications for 8' static deflection springs with an 850 lbs. normal load. | ||
| View original record | ATTACHED TO Rm/FWK.11/JH. 13.3.39. 8" Static Deflection Springs, 850 lbs. normal load. Wire diameter. 0.668". Mean diameter of coils. 5.332". Number of effective coils. 5 3/4 Normal load (at length… | ||
| scan0051 | Official order for coil springs from the English Steel Corporation. | ||
| View original record | 1305 & 8H6 To Roy/Ms, from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.2/JH.15.3.39. Coil Spring B.50. Will you please send an official order to the English Steel Corporation, Sheffield for two pairs of front only… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for cutting new Roles for a leaf spring. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.8/JH. 22nd. March, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Brank Woodhead. 56" leaf spring. Dear Sirs, We are… | ||
| scan0053 | The pros and cons of the Packard type front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 By... from Da/Ev. c. Rm. c. Da. c. Da/DB. Da/Ev.1/N.27.3.39. THE PACKARD TYPE SUSPENSION. We would like to put on record our views on the Packard type Front Suspension after our experience with… | ||
| scan0054 | Review of the advantages and disadvantages of the Packard suspension system. | ||
| View original record | -2- What are our views on those advantages of the Packard suspension today:- (1) The ride of B.5. we are told is good, but only just sufficient wheel movement is available for the present rating. (2)… | ||
| scan0055 | Technical analysis and comparison of various vehicle suspension systems, with requirements for a rationalised programme. | ||
| View original record | -3- (D) The bending of the yoke etc makes an initial set up for deflection necessary (.375 at torque arm sphere). We have not heard of any measurements being made of the torsional and transverse… | ||
| scan0056 | The requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of torsion bar suspension systems, with references to other manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | -4- (h) Give good steering geometry. (i) Give the required geometry of wheel movements. (j) Not restrict the engine position relative to the front wheels. (k) Not limit seriously the depth of the… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter apologising for postponing a meeting due to a friend's motor accident and suggesting to reschedule. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm10/R. 28th March, 1939. J.W. Newton, Esq., Enwood Steel Products Ltd., Prudential Buildings, Queen Street, NOTTINGHAM. Dear Mr. Newton, Very sorry I have had to put you off about Wednesday, but… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting a pair of springs and acknowledging a delay due to steel supply. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.10/JH. 30th. March, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. 56" Spring. Dear Sirs, We are in… | ||
| scan0059 | Critique of the Packard suspension system, comparing its weight and performance to the company's own Wraith suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 + 1086. Da/Ev. from Rm. c. By. c. Da. c. Da/DB. PACKARD SUSPENSION. We have read Da/Evl/N.27.3.39. When setting out a specification for the rationalised car, we abandoned the front suspension… | ||
| scan0060 | Responding to criticisms on vehicle design, comparing noise, suspension, handling, and costs across different models. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) It is agreed that the rubber joints do reduce noise, they have, therefore, justifiedtheir existence. The fact that we still retain the same body mounting means that we want a still quieter car… | ||
| scan0061 | Summary of views on the present position of the rationalised suspension and its future development. | ||
| View original record | -3- Summarising our views on the present position of the rtaionalised suspension. we consider that we have been remarkably fortunate in the way it has worked out. We can now go ahead lightening and… | ||
| scan0062 | Weight breakdown of front suspension components for the Bentley V and Wraith III models. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FWK, Rm/FWK.9/JH.29.3.39. Bentley V Suspension (Front). Herewith the weight of the B.V. and W.III. front suspensions, including pans, as requested. Bentley V. 162 lb. 11 ozs. Wraith… | ||
| scan0063 | Information regarding the rating of 'silentbloc' bushes before and after use. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK7/R.3.4.39. SILENTBLOCS. Below is some information re the rating of 'silentbloc' bushes as requested :- New Bush 2.7 lbs/in. hysteresis 2.9 lb.(max. Bush after 50 hours.… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter from the Experimental Department to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding drawing No.0/700 for time lag damping. | ||
| View original record | 1305? EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Clm.6/JH. 3rd. April, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co.Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are interested in your letter of March 21st. re time… | ||
| scan0065 | Road spring data for a Humber Super Snipe car, detailing suspension types and loads. | ||
| View original record | 1306 and 1069 To Da. from RM/FWK. c.c. to Da/EV. c.c. to Da/BB. Rm/FWK.1/JH.3.4.39. Humber Super Snipe. Below are the road spring data obtained from the above car :- Front Suspension. Transverse leaf… | ||
| scan0066 | Specification sheet detailing spring rates, wheel movements, and spring hysteresis. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FWR.1/JH.3.4.39. Spring Rates. O.S.F. 140 lb/in. Δ = 5.7" U.L. 5.95" L. N.S.F. 140 lb/in. Δ = 5.3" U.L. 5.65" L. O.S.R. 169 lb/in. Δ = 4.3" U.L. 5.2" L. N.S.R. 169 lb/in. Δ = 4.48" U.L. 5.65"… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter from West Ham Oil Co. Ltd. promoting a new penetrating grease for vehicle springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 West Ham Oil Co. Ltd. Lubricating Oils, etc. CITY OFFICE: 34, CRUTCHED FRIARS, LONDON, E.C.3. Elmhurst Road, London, E.7. WORKS: DEPTFORD. TELEPHONE: GRANGEWOOD 3777. GHB/MW. April 3rd 1939… | ||
| scan0068 | The second page of a typed letter from West Ham Oil Co., Ltd, signed by a director. | ||
| View original record | -2- Trusting to have the pleasure of a reply, We are, Yours faithfully, p.p. WEST HAM OIL CO., LTD, [Signature] A R Beall DIRECTOR. | ||
| scan0069 | Letter from Enwood Steel Products Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a previous letter and wishing a friend well. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Telephone: NOTTINGHAM 2702. ENWOOD STEEL PRODUCTS LTD. ENGINEERS & REPRESENTATIVES. DIRECTORS: J. W. NEWTON (MANAGING) T. W. H. BURNESS PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, NOTTINGHAM. YOUR REF.… | ||
| scan0070 | Graph comparing the load versus deflection ratings for new Silentbloc bushes against those after 50 hours of bumping. | ||
| View original record | RATINGS OF SILENTBLOC BUSHES NEW SILENTBLOC AFTER 50 HRS BUMPING LOAD. LB. DEFLECTION INS 2.7 lb/in 2.27 lb/in 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from the Experimental Department confirming a visit to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.10/JH. 4th. April, 1939. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. Briars. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter confirming a telephone conversation and a planned visit to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.9/JH. 4th. April, 1939. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD.3. For the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to West Ham Oil Co. Ltd. regarding their penetrating grease product. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.2/MH. 12th. April, 1939. West Ham Oil Co. Ltd., Elmhurst Road, LONDON, E.7. Your Ref. GHB/MW. Dear Sirs, Penetrating Grease. In reply to your letter of 3rd. April, as we… | ||
| scan0074 | Telex message arranging for an Oyston Comparator to be brought to a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 M.H. 13/4/39. CLOENCO, PARL, LONDON. PLEASE BRING OYSTON COMPARATOR STOP WILL MEET TRAIN STOP PLEASE ADVISE TIME CLAPHAM, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0075 | Order for Spaldite spring interleaving for leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.17/JH.13.4.39. INTERLEAVING - LEAF SPRINGS. Will you please order from Messrs. Spaldings, some further supplies of their Spaldite spring interleaving. We want - 1… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. about despatching samples of interleaving, shackle pins, bushes, and a Bijur pump. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.15/JH. 13th. April, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. Attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, Further to your letter of the… | ||
| scan0077 | Dimensions for spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Les. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.16/JH.13.4.39. SPRING INTERLEAVING. Herewith the information re spring interleaving as requested. 50" Spring. Top interleaf - 49 1/2" Long. 2nd. " 45" Long. 3rd. "… | ||
| scan0078 | Request to send an official order for a pair of B.V. rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | 130 5 To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.8/JH.14.4.39. B.V. Rear Road Springs. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Firths of Sheffield, for 1 pair of springs, for the above chassis, having… | ||
| scan0079 | Requesting the dispatch of various Bentley V parts to Toledo Woodheads Springs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Hd/FC. from Rm/FWK. c. to D/BP. Rm/FWK.1/JH.15.4.39. BENTLEY V. Will you please despatch to Toledo Woodheads Springs Ltd.,Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. marked for the attention of Mr. H.… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter from Du Pont regarding a sample of 'Orel'. | ||
| View original record | DU PONT ESTABLISHED 1802. AFM 1305 O.B 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:… | ||
| scan0081 | Request to dispatch two Luvax dampers to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | 130 5 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/Clm.9/JH.17.4.39. Please despatch two Luvax dampers herewith to :- The Cloudsley Engineering Co. 13, Queen Annes Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. Rm/Clm. | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding the fitting and testing of Luvax shock-absorbers and an Oyston Suspension Comparator. | ||
| View original record | 1305 THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: Whitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and Sole… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. offering a further demonstration of their Comparator for long wheel-base cars. | ||
| View original record | THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. SHEET 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 18th April, 1939. the same time to take the opportunity of giving you another demon-stration with the Comparator which we… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding Luvax P./ dampers and an Oyston comparator. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Clm.1/JH. 18th. April, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co.Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Cloudsley. Dear Sirs, In confirmation of… | ||
| scan0085 | Correspondence with The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding instrument records, Luvax dampers and valves. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.2/MH. 20th. April, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON, S.W.1. Your Ref. JLC/MB. Dear Sirs, We enclose the two records taken on your… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding a trial of modified Luvax shock-absorbers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: WHitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and Sole… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing experiments on self-servo action and spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE MARK… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter from The Pyrene Company Limited concerning the Parkerizing rust-proofing process. | ||
| View original record | 1305 THE PYRENE COMPANY LIMITED Metal Finishing Departments "BONDERIZING" Br. Pat. 386,739 and others Holds Paint to Steel SPRA-BONDERIZING Br. Pat. 473,285 and others Holds Paint to Steel Zinc and… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. promoting an integrating accelerometer, named 'The Automatic Passenger', for measuring car ride comfort. | ||
| View original record | 1305 MARCONI-EKCO INSTRUMENTS LTD. DIRECTORS: RT. HON. LORD INVERFORTH. P.C. (CHAIRMAN) W. S. VERRELLS H. A. WHITE E. K. COLE E. WILSHAW. J.P., F.C.I.S. D. HART W. J. PICKEN. ELECTRA HOUSE VICTORIA… | ||
| scan0090 | The Integrating Accelerometer Type TF. 414 for determining vehicle riding comfort. | ||
| View original record | IND. A - 4. INTEGRATING ACCELEROMETER TYPE TF. 414. An instrument for the determination of riding comfort of a moving vehicle. It gives a direct reading of a totalised value representing the time… | ||
| scan0091 | Specification sheet for the TYPE TF.414 Integrating Accelerometer. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - INTEGRATING ACCELEROMETER TYPE TF.414 SPECIFICATION RANGE: 0.25 g. to 5.0 g. i.e. 8-ft/sec/sec. to 160-ft/sec/sec. SCALE: Linear clock type scale giving a total scale length of 22 ft. ACCURACY:… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. requesting the purpose and a sample of 'Orel' rubber lubricant. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.11/MH. 3rd. May, 1939. Messrs. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Bush House, Aldwych, LONDON, W.C.2. Your Ref. FGS/JDA. Dear Sirs, "OREL". We shall be glad to know the… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to The Pyrene Co. Ltd. regarding the treatment of coil springs, specifically Parkerizing versus Cadmium plating. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.7/MH. 3rd. May, 1939. The Pyrene Co. Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDX. Your Ref. MFD/2.-ARK/DMD. For the attention of Mr. A.R.King. Dear Sirs, In reply to your… | ||
| scan0094 | Luvax Dampers sent to Cloudsley Engineering Co. for a special valve assembly fitting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/C1m.3/JH.3.5.39. re the Luvax Dampers which have been sent to the Cloudsley Engineering Co. These have been sent to them to be fitted with a special valve assembly, and a… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter confirming the durability of modified springs and requesting new spring designs for trial. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.17/JH. 8th. May, 1939. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield. 1. For the attention of Mr. Briars. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. explaining a delay in testing the interleaving of leaf springs due to unsatisfactory bump test conditions. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/FWK.6/MH. 8th. May, 1939. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Your Ref. WES/PW. For the attention of Mr. Shilton. Dear Sirs, In answer to your letter dated April 22nd.… | ||
| scan0097 | To order one pair of front road springs for chassis PB.4813. | ||
| View original record | 1305 + Hope. To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.19/JH.8.5.39. 11.B.V. Will you please order 1 pair of front road springs for the above chassis PB.4813. O/N.52444. Rm/FWK. | ||
| scan0098 | Internal request to place an order for two pairs of experimental B.V. rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. c.c. G/AWH. Rm/FWK.8/MH.8.5.39. B.V. REAR ROAD SPRINGS. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield,… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from DuPont to the Experimental Department regarding a sample of 'OREL' rubber lubricant for evaluation. | ||
| 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, BUSH,… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter from E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. regarding a new rubber lubricant called 'Orel' for testing. | ||
| View original record | Copy. E.I.DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., Bush House, London. -Copy- March 1st, 1939. Mr. A. F. Martindale, Experimental Dept., Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. Your Ref. Rm/AFM.28/JH. Dear Sir, "OREL" RUBBER… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter providing detailed information on the properties, application, and limitations of a penetrating lubricant named 'Orel'. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - "Orel" is a new penetrating lubricant designed to stop squeaks and to provide lubrication for rubber bearings. "Orel" consists of a superior lubricant which does not swell or soften rubber and… | ||
| scan0102 | Advertisement leaflet for Du Pont 'OREL' lubricant for rubber parts and chassis bearings. | ||
| View original record | End Customer 'Kicks'! Use OREL - it Ends Squeaks from Rubber Parts-Definitely. 'OREL' Easily Applied-Saves Time- Ends Squeaks-Harmless to Rubber and Unpainted Metal. LUBRICATION NEWS For Automotive… | ||
| scan0103 | Promotional leaflet for 'OREL', a penetrating anti-squeak lubricant for motor car chassis. | ||
| View original record | "OREL"... a penetrating lubricant that works like lightning and stays put! As you know, ordinary petroleum lubricants are not satisfactory for lubricating rubber parts on the modern motor car. They… | ||
| scan0104 | Promotional news bulletin for automotive jobber representatives announcing 'OREL', a new non-petroleum lubricant from Du Pont. | ||
| View original record | LUBRICATION NEWS To Automotive Jobber Representatives Everywhere AT LAST! A DIFFICULT LUBRICATION PROBLEM SOLVED Du Pont Chemists develop a perfect, lightning-fast penetrating non-petroleum lubricant… | ||
| scan0105 | Advertisement for DuPont 'OREL' anti-squeak lubricant for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | "OREL" IS AN IDEAL ANTI-SQUEAK FOR ALL RUBBER PARTS AND METAL-TO-METAL CONTACTS ON THE CHASSIS "OREL"—harmless to Rubber—quickly applied—is an ideal Lubricant for squeaky points on the chassis. "OREL"… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter to a supplier discussing the use of rubber bearings and potential noise issues compared to 'Silentbloc' bearings. | ||
| View original record | H of H 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.1/MH. 11th. May, 1939. Messrs. E.I.du Pont de Nemours & Co., Bush House, Aldwych, LONDON, W.C.2. Your Ref: FGS/MEL. Dear Sirs, "OREL". We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to Messrs. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. regarding a rubber lubricant sample. | ||
| View original record | Messrs.E.I.du Pont de Nemours & Co. -2- 9th. May, 1939. fit to manufacture a rubber lubricant suggests that it may prove to be necessary: but we cannot accept your sample if you insist on a report.… | ||
| scan0108 | Causes of leaf spring failures and comparing stress data between B.V. and 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | 1305 + HH 6 To By. from Rm/FWK. c. to Da. c. to Da/DB. Rm/FWK.3/JH.13.5.39. LEAF SPRING FAILURES. We have recently carried out some tests in an attempt to determine the cause of the short life of the… | ||
| scan0109 | Stress tests and modifications made to leaf springs to improve life and safety factor. | ||
| View original record | -2- This calculation is based on the assumption that the spring is of ideal design and the stress therefore is uniform throughout. Further tests were carried out to determine the point of maximum… | ||
| scan0110 | Graph showing stress analysis for the main leaf of a BV road spring under oscillation. | ||
| View original record | MAIN LEAF OF BV ROAD SPRING FB 4364 MAX. STRESS. lb/□" STRESS RANGE lb/□" APPROX. POINT OF BREAKAGE STRESS RANGE THEORETICAL STRESS STRESS STRESSES IN MAIN LEAF DUE TO AN OSCILLATION OF 7.25" FROM… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding plates and requesting a drawing number for buffers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.11/JH. 17th. May, 1939. British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton. For the attention of Mr. Birkbeck. Dear Sirs, With reference to your telephone conversation with Mr.… | ||
| scan0112 | Covering order for 12 experimental front buffers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rath from Rm/HFP. . to G/JWH. Rm/HFP.10/JH.17.5.39. Will you please send a covering order for 12 Experimental front buffers, for B.V. and B.50 to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Burton. The Order… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter from supplier Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. offering to supply sample springs from a new material supply. | ||
| View original record | 7305 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… | ||
| scan0114 | Instruction to use lightened lower suspension levers for specific vehicle models. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To By/Ald. Rm/AFM.i/JH.27.5.39. LIGHTENED LEVERS. Please instruct the lightened lower suspension lever for all Ripples, 14.B.V. and 33.G.VII. These are already called for in the specification.… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from the Experimental Department to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding Luvax dampers. | ||
| View original record | 1293 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Clm.14/JH. 2nd. June, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co.Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of J.L. Cloudsley Esq. Dear Sirs, It is now… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs enclosing details of Cadillac Coil and Laminated Springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A.l. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding parts for Luvax dampers and a Proportional Damping System. | ||
| View original record | 1305 A.F.M. THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: Whitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and… | ||
| scan0118 | Quotation for springs from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/a7M CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH… | ||
| scan0119 | Production and dispatch of blueprints for front wheel spring suspension triangle levers for the Silver Ripple. | ||
| View original record | 1305. MESSRS. c. Rm. Copy to Rm/AFM. By/Ald.1/AW.9.6.39. SILVER RIPPLE, 14 BV. & 33 G V11. Section 7042. - Spring Suspension Mechanism for Front Wheels. Please receive herewith two blueprints of:-… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter comparing the durability of two types of 9-leaf road springs and providing thickness specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1305 c. Roy/Les. Rm/AFM.6/MH. 12th. June, 1939. Messrs. Thos.Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. Dear Sirs, Road Springs. We have now tested the two types of 9 leaf springs… | ||
| scan0121 | Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding an order. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. -2- 12th. June, 1939. We trust this makes the matter clear and that you will be able to proceed with your order. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| scan0122 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the type of interleaf for an order of springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A.I. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0123 | Telegram ordering six lengths of Spauldite interleaving for springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305. 19.6.39. Vulcafibra Phone, LONDON. PLEASE SEND SIX LENGTHS SPAULDITE INTERLEAVING 56 INCHES BY 2 INCHES BY 031 INCHES FOR 2.25 INCH SPRINGS BY PASSENGER TRAIN ORDER FOLOOWING Martindale ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0124 | Letter from a supplier, Spauldings Ltd, regarding a delay in supplying Spauldite interleaving strips. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Spauldings LD Gloucester Way : Clerkenwell : London : ECI Telegrams-Vulcafibra Phone-London Telephone-Terminus 1141 (5 Lines) Our Ref: C/SA. 19th June, 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. For… | ||
| scan0125 | Requesting a covering order for pieces of Spaldite for spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/GEA. from Rm/AFM. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.3/MH.20.6.39. SPRING INTERLEAVING. Will you please send a covering order to Spaulding Ltd. for 6 pieces of Spaldite 56" x 2" x 1/32" which we have… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter to Spauldings Ltd. chasing an urgent order for Spauldite interleaving material for spring testing. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Mm/AFM.5/MH. 20th. June, 1939. Messrs. Spauldings Ltd., 40, Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell, LONDON, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, Spring Interleaving. Yesterday we ordered by telegram six… | ||
| scan0127 | Inquiry to Howard Graham Ltd. providing specifications for replacement Harris Flexible Bearings for a yoke piece and anti-roll stabilizer. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.7/MH. 21st. June, 1939. Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon, WARWICKS. Your Ref: HCW/DMC/3882. Dear Sirs, Harris Flexible Bearings. We are… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the design specifications for a roll rod rubber bush. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. -2- 21st. June, 1939. As regards the roll rod rubber - (1) Motion, Chiefly rotation, some twist. (2) Static load nil, max. load 800 lbs., never reached in practice. About… | ||
| scan0129 | Telegram received by telephone from Spaulding's regarding the availability of 48 inch length interleaving stock. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. 144A-81208 13.1.39 WHK 1305 STAMP: 22 JUN 1939 Time Received: 12.10 Date: 22.6.39 To: Roycescot By: DB STAMP: RECEIVED from: london 11-52 13wds… | ||
| scan0130 | Telegram to Vulcafibra-Phone London regarding an order for 48 inch pieces. | ||
| View original record | 1305 RMAH 22.6.39. Vulcafibra-Phone London. 48" NOT VERY SATISFACTORY BUT PLEASE SEND 12 PIECES. Roycar. | ||
| scan0131 | Request for a quotation sent to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for rubberised fabric spring seating washers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.10/JH. 22nd. June, 1939. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, We enclose the drawing of a ruberised fabric spring seating washer to FB.3066. We… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter from Spauldings Ltd regarding supply difficulties with full-length sheets of Spauldite material. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Spaulding Ld Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell·London EC1 Telegrams-Vulcafibra·Phone-London Telephone-Terminus 1141(5Lines) Our Ref: C/SAA Your Ref: Rm/AFM.5/MH. 22nd June, 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from Spaulding's Ltd. confirming the despatch of a Spauldite strip. | ||
| View original record | 1306 Spaulding's Ld Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell, London, EC1 Telegrams - Vulcafibra-Phone-London Telephone - Terminus 1141 (5 Lines) Our Ref: C/SA. 23rd June, 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY.… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. regarding suggestions for 'Harris' flexible bearing applications. | ||
| View original record | 1305 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE :- STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (P.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAM STRATFORD-ON-AVON CODES… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter to Leys Malleable Iron Castings Ltd. regarding an order for torque arms in malleable iron and 'Lepaz 35'. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.4/JH. 26th. June, 1939. Leys Malleable Iron Castings Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Lawson Hill. Dear Sirs, As you will no doubt remember on June 22nd. we… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding a sample of 'Interleaving' material for leaf springs and its test results. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. Directors: H. L. ARMSTRONG, (Chairman) A. P. GOOD. CHARLES L. HILL. W. M. RATCLIFFE. W. J. WIGNEY. F.… | ||
| scan0137 | Request to the Pattern Shop to create two wooden packing pieces for a coil spring rear suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1306 Mr. Walker (Pattern Shop) Rm/HFP.2/JH.28.6.39. COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION. Will you please make two packing pieces in sycamore wood to the sketch left with Mr. Bradley. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0138 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding spring failures and an urgent order for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305 c. Les c. Roy/Mr.Whitfield. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.7/MH. 29th. June, 1939. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead.… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the ordering and supply of various types of springs. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. -2- 29th. June, 1939. We would like to know when to expect the 4 pairs of 7" deflection, 1,000 lb., 50" springs recently ordered. We want another 6 pairs, in… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding the failure of Oscillith bushes and switching to Harris bushes. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.14/MH. 3rd. July, 1939. Tecalemit Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDX. Your Ref: NJGH/FAH. For the attention of Mr.Hill. Dear Sirs, We have had one further failure of the… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter from Tecalemit Limited acknowledging receipt of a confidential letter sent to them in error. | ||
| View original record | A.F.H. TECALEMIT LIMITED Great West Road Brentford Middlesex DIRECTORS A. E. LEONARD, (CHAIRMAN) S. G. GATES. GROUP CAPTAIN E. F. BRIGGS. D.S.O., O.B.E. EMILE PIQUEREZ & J. CHRISTE, (SWISS) W. J.… | ||
| scan0142 | Covering order for bushes related to Harris Flexible Bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1305 ? To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/HFP.15/JH.4.7.39. Harris Flexible Bearings. Will you please send a covering order for the following bushes to Howard Graham Ltd. Tiddington Road. Stratford-on-Avon. 12… | ||
| scan0143 | Covering order for Silver Wraith rear springs from Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 + 666 To Les/HW from Rm/HFP. Rm/HFP.11/JH.4.7.39. Silver Wraith Rear Springs. Will you please send Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Ltd. a covering order for the following springs. 4 FW.1781 1000 lb. 7"… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding an order for Harris Flexible Bearings and bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.16/JH. 4th. July, 1939. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Harris Flexible Bearings. Your reference HS/LP/7736. Dear Sirs, With reference to… | ||
| scan0145 | Request to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. for the manufacture and supply of various deflection springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/HFP.2/MH. 4th. July, 1939. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. Dear Sirs, We should be very much obliged if you would have the following… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the use of Harris Flexible Bearings for a rear shock absorber linkage. | ||
| View original record | 1293. 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.4/JH. 4th. July, 1939. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Harris Flexible Bearings. Your ref. HCW/DMC.3882. Dear Sirs, file 1305 With… | ||
| scan0147 | Typed letter detailing specifications for Bush B and Bush C, and proposing a scheme for using Harris bushes as oil seals and bearings in shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/HFP.4/JH. 4th. July, 1939. Bush B. (1) Type of motion. Simple Rotation. (2) Static load. None. Shock load ± 150 lbs. (3) Angle of motion 40°. (4) Pin and eye dimensions. These are not rigidly… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. acknowledging an order for No. 718 Bushes and No. CW.0719 Bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (P.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAM STRATFORD-ON-AVON CODES… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about purchasing an Olsen spring tester. | ||
| View original record | 1305 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM7/R. 6th July, 1939. Messrs. E.G. Herbert Ltd., Atlas Works, Chapel Street, Levenshulme, MANCHESTER. (For the attention of C. Norman Fletcher, Esq.) Dear Sirs, Olsen… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. to the Experimental Dept. regarding an Olsen Spring Tester and the enclosed catalogue. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EDWARD G. HERBERT LTD. Mechanical Engineers ATLAS WORKS, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER, 19 DIRECTORS: C. NORMAN FLETCHER, M.I.MECH.E., F.C.I.S. MANAGING DIRECTOR GEO. A. MARRIOTT, F.S.A.A. SEDGLEY… | ||
| scan0151 | Stress levels and thickness variations in leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. from Rm/FWK. LEAF SPRINGS. In answer to your query on the above subject, the tension shackle for B.V. production is 1 1/2° out of the vertical in full bump and the angle… | ||
| scan0152 | Order for Bentley V. springs for production from Firth's. | ||
| View original record | 1305 By/NS. from Rm/AFM. c. Les. c. Ey/HEB. c. D/BP. Rm/AFM1/R.8.7.39. Bentley V. Springs for Production. Will you please order from Firth's one dozen pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection springs for… | ||
| scan0153 | Internal request to order one dozen pairs of 1050 lb. 7' deflection springs for Bentley V. production. | ||
| View original record | 1305 J HH6 To Les/HW. Rm/HFP.1/JH.8.7.39. Bentley V. Springs for Production. will you please order from Firth's 1 doz. pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection springs for production. O/N.52444. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0154 | Order for specific rear springs for production Bentley V models. | ||
| View original record | 1305 & HH6 To By/WS. from Rm/HPP. c. to By/H&B. c. to D/BP. Rm/HPP.2/JH.8.7.39. Bentley V springs. We have ordered 12 pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection rear springs for production Bentley V's. These… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter enclosing a quotation for American-built Olsen Spring Testing Machines due to long delivery times for British-built versions. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EDWARD G. HERBERT LTD. Mechanical Engineers ATLAS WORKS, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER 19 BRITISH-BUILT OLSEN TESTING & BALANCING MACHINES. HERBERT PENDULUM HARDNESS AND OTHER TESTING MACHINES… | ||
| scan0156 | Quotation from Edward G. Herbert Limited for various automobile spring testing machines. | ||
| View original record | QUOTATION FROM EDWARD G. HERBERT Limited MAKERS OF MACHINE TOOLS AND TESTING MACHINES. ATLAS WORKS, CHAPEL STREET, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. To Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd. DERBY. Estimate No.… | ||
| scan0157 | Inquiry to Marconi-Ekco Instrument Co. Ltd. about noise measuring apparatus for cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AFM.9/MH. 12th. July, 1939. Marconi-Ekco Instrument Co. Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, We are interested in the measurement of noise inside cars. In… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the dispatch of springs from order no. 96547. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from the Experimental Department to English Steel Corporation requesting coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.6/JH. 13th. July, 1939. English Steel Corporation, Vickers Works, Sheffield. Dear Sirs, We should be very much obliged if you would make the following springs and… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter from the Experimental Department chasing an unfulfilled order for Harris bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.9/JH. 17th. July, 1939. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Dear Sirs, Harris Flexible Bearings Your reference HS/LP/7750. We thank you for… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from supplier Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the progress of tooling for spring eyes. | ||
| View original record | 1305? CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) AI. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. confirming a visit regarding Olsen Spring Testing Machines. | ||
| View original record | 1305 MARTINDALE EDWARD G. HERBERT LTD. Mechanical Engineers ATLAS WORKS, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER,19 DIRECTORS: C. NORMAN FLETCHER, M.I.MECH.E., F.C.I.S. MANAGING DIRECTOR. GEO. A. MARRIOTT, F.S.A.A.… | ||
| scan0163 | Follow-up letter to Howard Graham Ltd. requesting schemes for using Harris Flexible Bearings in rear shock absorber linkage. | ||
| View original record | 1293. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.5/JH. 19th. July, 1939. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Dear Sirs, Harris Flexible Bearings. With reference to our letter Rm/HFP.4/JH. in… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding modifications to double-piston shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | 1293.? 1305 THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: Whitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. regarding 'Harris' flexible bearings and a proposed visit with test bushings. | ||
| View original record | +305/293. HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (P.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAM STRATFORD-ON-AVON… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting with Mr. Cloudsley. | ||
| View original record | 1305? Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.6/MH. 21st. July, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON, S.W.1. Your Ref: JLC/MB. For the attention of J.Leslie Cloudsley, Esq. Dear… | ||
| scan0167 | Packing slip from Howard Graham Ltd. for two types of bushes. | ||
| View original record | PACKING SLIP S 1098 Telegrams : HOWGRAM, Stratford-on-Avon. HOWARD GRAHAM LTD., HEAD OFFICE: TIDDINGTON ROAD, STRATFORD-ON-AVON Telephone : Stratford-on-Avon 2958 Pte. Br. Ex. YOUR ORDER NO.:- 99691… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the specifications for Harris bushes and shock absorber glands. | ||
| View original record | 1293. Experimental Dept. Rm/HFP.7/MH. 26th. July, 1939. Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, STRATFORD-ON-AVON. Warwicks. For the attention of Mr. Henry. Dear Sirs, Harris Bushes. We enclose… | ||
| scan0169 | Specifications for bearings and spring shackles, including allowable twist, torsion resistance, and deflection. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. -2- 26th. July, 1939. (5) Amount of side twist - small in the present design it may increase in later designs. (6) Maximum allowable resistance to torsion - this should not… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. detailing specifications for side twist, resistance, and deflection. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. -3- 26th. July, 19__ (5) Amount of side twist. This will have a maximum value of 6° between the axle and the frame. The amount of twist taken in the bushes will depend on… | ||
| scan0171 | Follow-up letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. regarding a quotation for spring testing machines. | ||
| View original record | EDWARD G. HERBERT LTD. Mechanical Engineers ATLAS WORKS, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER,19 ME/EC BRITISH-BUILT OLSEN TESTING & BALANCING MACHINES. HERBERT PENDULUM HARDNESS AND OTHER TESTING MACHINES… | ||
| scan0172 | Follow-up letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the testing of sample Oscillith Bushes for front wheel suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305? COPY Rm/A.F.M. This has been acknowledged but is held over until Mr Leslie returns next week. Les/B WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD., Eastern Works, Camden Street, BIRMINGHAM,1. HCR/BJ/DMK. Ext.33. Messrs.… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. returning prints from Eaton Spring Co's products and commenting on their stress calculations. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AFM3/R. 8th August, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Springs Works, SHEFFIELD. 1. Dear Sirs, We are returning herewith your prints of the Eaton Spring Co's products, with many… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs about creaking springs and proposed solutions involving grease. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AFM. 11th August, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD. 1. (For the attention of Mr. Woodhead.) Dear Sirs, Creaks from Springs. We have been running "Spaldite"… | ||
| scan0175 | Spring greasing methods, testing procedures, and failures for Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | -2- Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. 11.8.39. It may be necessary to punch a few holes in the inter-leaves to enable the grease to get to both rubbing surfaces. The tongues on the interleaves to hold them… | ||
| scan0176 | Suggestion from the Eaton Spring Co. regarding using a solid top leaf for a spring. | ||
| View original record | -3- 11.8.39. The Eaton Spring Co. advise using a solid top leaf. This would certainly help the eye problem. What do you think of the idea? Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to Messrs. Edward G. Herbert Ltd., stating that a decision has not yet been made. | ||
| View original record | 1305? Rm12/R. 11th August, 1939. Messrs. Edward G. Herbert Ltd., Atlas Works, Levenshulme, MANCHESTER, 19. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant, reference ME/EC, we would state that… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning the development and testing of dampers. | ||
| View original record | c. to Les. 1293 ? 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.17/JH. 11th. August, 1939. The Cloudsley Engineering Co.Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Cloudsley. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0179 | Page two of a letter discussing supplier pricing for experimental supplies. | ||
| View original record | -2- 11.8.39. prepared to pay a fancy price just because of our reputation. As regards the cost of experimental supplies, which we shall require in fair quantities, if the first tests are satisfactory,… | ||
| scan0180 | Telegram to Martindale in Derby arranging to bring a shock absorber. | ||
| View original record | TS MARTINDALE ROYCAR DERBY = WHICH DAYS THIS WEEK ARE CONVENIENT TO YOU FOR US TO BRING SHOCABSORBER = CLOUDLEY. Handwritten notes: Mr Martindale, askR/Dy2424, Dy2424, 1305, 30. Origin: 86 9.43 LONDON… | ||
| scan0181 | Short telegram message requesting to be advised of a convenient date and time. | ||
| View original record | 1305 R/H. 14/8/39. CLOENCO, PARL, LONDON. ANY DAY CONVENIENT PLEASE ADVISE DATE AND TIME MARTINDALE, REYCAR. | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Spauldings Ltd. urgently requesting sheets of Spaldite Spring Interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/HFP.3/MH. 14th. August, 1939. Messrs. Spauldings Ltd., Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell, LONDON, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, Spaldite Spring Interleaving. We urgently require six sheets of… | ||
| scan0183 | Blueprint of the G.A. Oyston valves for Luvax 'P6'. | ||
| View original record | Luvax Part No. 90/0/2173 601 604 603 602 605 606 CONFIDENTIAL. DRG. No. O/600. G.A. OYSTON VALVES FOR LUVAX "P6." THE CLOUDSLEY ENGG. CO. LTD. 29/9/38. J.G. 2/3/38 | ||
| scan0184 | Diagram showing a cross-section and end-view of a multi-plate mechanical assembly. | ||
| View original record | DRG. No. O/700. DIAGRAM. NOT TO SCALE. CONFIDENTIAL PATENTS APPLIED FOR. THE CLOUDSLEY . ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. 14 MAR 1939. 2/3/39. g.s. Labels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ||
| scan0185 | Blueprint of a pressure compensated valve for a shock damper. | ||
| View original record | PRESSURE COMPENSATED VALVE FOR SHOCK DAMPER. Appln. No. 10619/37. Sheet 3. | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Messrs. Spauldings Ltd. urgently requesting sheets of Spaldite Spring Interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/HFP.3/MH. 14th. August, 1939. Messrs. Spauldings Ltd., Gloucester way, Clerkenwell, LONDON, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, Spaldite Spring Interleaving. We urgently require six sheets of… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. returning prints for Eaton Spring Co's products. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A. B. C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0188 | Covering order for spaldite sheets for Silver Wraith spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. from Rm/HFP. c. to G/JWH. Rm/HFP.8/JH.15.8.39. Silver Wraith Spring Interleaving. Will you please send a covering order for 30 sheets of spaldite 36" x 2 1/4" to Messrs. Spauldings Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0189 | Requesting two sets of parts for the Front Suspension Mechanism, with one set to be fitted to a Silver Wraith Bump chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To HPS/RH. from Rm/HFP. Rm/HFP.11/JH.17.8.39. Front Suspension Mechanism Section 7042. Will you please instruct 2 sets of parts as required for SCD.1472. One set of parts should be fitted to the… | ||
| scan0190 | Requesting an official order for spring shackles based on an attached invoice. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/HFP.3/JH.17.8.39. Spring Shackles. Will you please pass an official order for the items shown on the attached invoice. O/N.52404. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0191 | Requesting the despatch of a spring shackle to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/HFP.5/JH.17.8.39. Spring Shackles. Will you please despatch the spring shackle which accompanies this note to - Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works,… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding tests on a spring shackle to investigate creaks. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.4/JH. 17th. August, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We have received your… | ||
| scan0193 | Preliminary scheme for a simplified Rear Spring Shackle on a Bentley 50 Chassis, fitted with 'Harris' Bushes. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 130- By/Ald.4/AW.17.8.39. BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. REAR SPRINGS AND FITTINGS - SECTION 7030. Please receive herewith 1 blue print of the following:- SCD.1476. Preliminary Scheme for simplified Rear… | ||
| scan0194 | The return of four B.V. rear springs to be made to drawing. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Hd/FC. from Rm/HFP. c. to D/BP. Rm/HFP.3/JH.18.8.39. B.V. Rear Springs. Will you please despatch 4 springs FB.4271 to - Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, Sheffield.1. These… | ||
| scan0195 | Instruction for two sets of parts for Harris Bearings in a Roll Rod for the Silver Wraith Bump Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To HPS/WSC. from Rm/HFP. Rm/HFP.2/JH.18.8.39. Harris Bearings in Roll Rod. Will you please instruct two sets of parts for the above scheme as required in drawing EX.34861. The first set of parts… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Spring Co. regarding the testing of graphite impregnated Tufnol spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HPP.1/JH. 18th. August, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Spring Co.Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Woodhead. Spring Interleaving. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of 8 valves for Oyston valve shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.1/MH. 19th. August, 1939. Messrs. Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd., 13, Queen Anne's Gate, LONDON, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Cloudsley. Dear Sirs, We have now… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding spring anchorage and shackle assembly schemes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.3/JH. 19th. August, 1939. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. For the attention of Mr. Henry. Dear Sirs, We regret the delay in replying to… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding drawings for a simplified rear shackle assembly and Harris bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/HFP.14/MH. 21st. August, 1939. Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Your Ref: HS/EM/345. For the attention of Mr. Henry. Dear Sirs, Further to our… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter from Cloudsley Engineering agreeing to the manufacture of 'Time-Lag' shock absorber valves. | ||
| View original record | 1305 THE CLOUDSLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED 13 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1 TELEGRAMS: CLOENCO, PARL. LONDON CABLES: CLOENCO, LONDON TELEPHONE: WHitehall 0054 Joint Owners of Patents and Sole… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding tests on graphite-impregnated Tufnol interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.5/JH. 23rd.August, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0202 | Letter to the Eaton Manufacturing Co. requesting two designs for a new leaf spring for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.7/JH. 24th. August, 1939. The Eaton Manufacturing Co. Leaf Spring Department. For the attention of Mr. Wallis. Dear Sirs, Our Mr. Kennington has returned to Derby… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter enclosing a table of leaf thicknesses that Toledo Woodhead's can roll and discussing roll sizes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FWK.7/JH. 24th. August, 1939. We are enclosing, in addition to the print, a table showing what thickness of leaves Toledo Woodhead's are able to roll. It would therefore be convenient for us if… | ||
| scan0204 | Order for a sheet of graphite impregnated Tufnol for spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. from Rm/HFP. c. to G/JWH. Rm/HFP.2/JH.24.8.39. Spring Interleaving. Will you please send an order to Ellison Insulations Ltd. for one sheet of graphite impregnated Tufnol. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0205 | Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation regarding the supply of graphite-impregnated Tufnol. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.5/JH. 24th. August, 1939. Ellison Insulations Ltd., Perry Barr, BIRMINGHAM.20. Tufnol Spring Interleaving. Dear Sirs, We are writing to confirm Mr. Kennington's… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the required dimensions for Tufnol Spring Interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/HFP.2/JH. 28th. August, 1939. Ellison Insulations Ltd., Perry Barr, BIRMINGHAM.20. Dear Sirs, Tufnol Spring Interleaving. We are writing with reference to our letter… | ||
| scan0207 | Telegram received by telephone regarding a potential meeting. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 444A-81208 13.1.39 WHK 1305 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 3 27 Date: 29/8/39 To: ROBOTHAM PTYSA By: HH from: LONDON 2.41 CYSTON CAN COME TOMORROW REPLY IF… | ||
| scan0208 | Short typed message deferring a meeting or event. | ||
| View original record | 1305 R 12H 29.8.39. Cloeneo, Parl, London. Not convenient at present will inform you when it is. Robotham, | ||
| scan0209 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd concerning the supply and specifications of shock damper and spring shackle bushes. | ||
| View original record | 12932 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE - STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (P.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAHAM STRATFORD-ON-AVON… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. suggesting different bush sizes and assembly options for a rear spring anchor. | ||
| View original record | CONTINUATION -2- HOWARD GRAHAM. LTD. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Another suggestion for the same application is shown on our drawing B/183, but here again our drawing has been prepared for a different size of… | ||
| scan0211 | Blueprint for a Harris Bush Assembly. | ||
| View original record | (FOR 2" WIDE SPRING) SPECIAL BUSH REQUIRED. 2 5/16" 2 9/16" 1.375"D 1.385" .750" .747" BUSH CW 917 (4 OFF) 1/8"R. 2 1/4" SPRING 1:1 HARRIS BUSH ASSY. MATERIAL: PART Nọ: CW 917 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD. DRG.… | ||
| scan0212 | Technical drawing of the 995 Assembly, showing a cross-section with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | PIN 9/16" DIA +.000" -.004" ¢ 1/32" EYE 15/16" DIA +.000" -.005" 1/16R 1 3/4" SPRING 2 1/16" ±.005 1 1/8" FREE LENGTH PER BUSH 1:1 995 ASSEMBLY HOWARD GRAHAM LIMITED 24.7.39. DRG N° A/155 | ||
| scan0213 | Blueprint detailing two assembly types, 'A' and 'B', likely for a spring or shackle mounting. | ||
| View original record | 7/16", 1/2" DIA, .860" DIA, .870", 2" ± .010", 2 1/4" ± .010", PIN 1.248" 1.250", HOLE 1.250" 1.252", TYPE 'B', 1/2" R, 5/8", 2" SPRING, TYPE "A", FREE LENGTH OF ONE BUSH = 1.255", ASSEMBLY 717,… | ||
| scan0214 | Technical drawing of a Rear Shackle. | ||
| View original record | 2 5/16" +.005" 2" ±.005" BUSH CW 760 (2OFF) 1 1/2" DIA. .625" .621" DIA 1.133" D 1.125" BUSH CW 735 (2 OFF) 1 3/4" SPRING 1:1 REAR SHACKLE HOWARD GRAHAM LTD. DRG. Nº A/178 17/6/39 | ||
| scan0215 | Blueprint of a shock damper lever. | ||
| View original record | PIN +.000" -.005" EYE +.005" -.000" 1 1/2" DIA. BUSH CW 782 5/32" 1 1/32" 3/16" 1 1/4" D 1 3/16" D 1" D NEOPRENE SEALS 1:1 ROLLS ROYCE SHOCK DAMPER LEVER HOWARD GRAHAM LTD. DRG. No. B/173 | ||
| scan0216 | Blueprint of a shackle assembly incorporating Harris bushes for a spring suspension. | ||
| View original record | 3" SPRING 3/4" PIN DIA. 1 1/2" EYE DIA. BUSH CW 951 (LOAD PER AXLE = 2 3/4 TON) SCALE 1:1 DRAWN // CHECKED // DATE 26/8/39 HARRIS BUSHES IN SHACKLE MATERIAL PART No HOWARD GRAHAM LTD.,… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. enclosing a Harris Flexible Bearing Booklet with a personal cover. | ||
| View original record | 1305 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE :- STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (P.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAM STRATFORD-ON-AVON… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter of thanks to H.Clayton-Wright for a booklet on Flexible Bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm.3/MH. 11th. November, 1939. H.Clayton-Wright, Esq., Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd., Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your booklet on Flexible Bearings. Yours… | ||
| scan0219 | Follow-up memo chasing a reply regarding material loaned to Messrs Toledo Woodheads Springs Ltd. | ||
| View original record | A.F.M. 1305 Rm/FWK G/WFH/EWH.36/BB.21.11.39 We do not appear to have received a reply to our memo ref. G/WFH/EWH.30/BB.21.9.39, in connection with the return to us of material loaned to Messrs Toledo… | ||
| scan0220 | Chasing a reply regarding a loaned Road Spring and its return status. | ||
| View original record | 1305. AFM Rm/FWK G/WFH/EWH.17/JE.22.11.39 We are unable to trace a reply to our memo. ref. G/WFH/EWH.5/JC.31.8.39 in connection with the return to us of 1 - FB.4369 Road Spring 1020 lbs loaned to… | ||
| scan0221 | Confirming the return of material by Mr. Woodhead, which allows an advice note to be cleared. | ||
| View original record | 1305- To G/WFH/EWH. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.6/MH.24.11.39. In reply to your memo G/WFH/EWH.36/BB.21.11.39, the material in question has been returned by Mr. Woodhead personally, and therefore the advice… | ||
| scan0222 | Internal request for a covering order for one quart of Synthetic Rubber Latex that has already been collected. | ||
| View original record | 1805 To Les. from Rm/AFM. c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.5/MH.24.11.39. Will you please send a covering order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., Birmingham, for one quart of Synthetic Rubber Latex. This… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Ltd. concerning road spring development and testing during the war. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AFM.8/JH. 5th. December, 1939. Toledo Woodhead Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Dear Sirs, Road Spring Development. This Company has decided to… | ||
| scan0224 | Page two of a letter suggesting a meeting with Mr. Martindale in Sheffield. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/AFM.8/JH. 5th. December, 1939. There are a number of other things that we might try. If Mr. Woodhead is not too busy Mr. Martindale (who is back in the Works temporarily) would like to discuss… | ||
| scan0225 | Cover sheet for a record detailing the 'scribbling action' or sideways movement of a rear axle. | ||
| View original record | SUSPENSION FILE. SCRIBBLING ACTION OF REAR AXLES. Attached is a record taken at Vauxhall Motors of the sideways movement of a rear axle relative to the ground. This record represents a good car. A… | ||
| scan0226 | Sketch illustrating the changing shape of marks or vibrations at different rotational speeds. | ||
| View original record | 400 ~/min approx 1200 ~/min approx. | ||
| scan0227 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning continuing experiments with Patent Grooved Section Springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding Mr. Martindale's absence and a planned meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm.6/MH. 14th. December, 1939. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr.F.Woodhead. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 12th.… | ||
| scan0229 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the delayed arrival of a letter about 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… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. confirming a meeting with Mr. Robotham to discuss Spring Interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm. 2/BA.1 3rd January. 1940. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. Toledo Steel Works. Sheffield.1. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 10th January, Mr. Robotham will be at the Works on Monday… | ||
| scan0231 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding updated drawings and piece numbers for an urgent order of springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm.7/JH. 7th. January, 1940. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr.Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, With regard to the 900 and 950 lb. springs which we have on order from… | ||
| scan0232 | Request to despatch one spring to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd for the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. | ||
| View original record | 1305 TOD/BP.FC. Rm/Clm.1/BA.9.1.40. Will you please despatch one spring,herewith, to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield.1. for the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. Rm/Clm.… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the supply of a pattern spring for making interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 9th. January. 1940. Rm/C1m.2/BA. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Sheffield. Dear Sir, For the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. We have to-day despatched to you a 56" spring as a pattern for… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited regarding patent Grooved Section Springs and Bakelite Strip samples. | ||
| View original record | CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO… | ||
| scan0235 | Letter to The Ellison Insulation Co. Ltd. regarding the status of an order for Tufnol spring interleaving material. | ||
| View original record | 1305 ? Rm/C1m.2/JH. 13th. January, 1940. The Ellison Insulation Co.Ltd., Perry Bar, BIRMINGHAM.20. Dear Sirs, Tufnol Spring INTERLEAVING. On August 28th. last we wrote to inform you how we wanted a… | ||
| scan0236 | Details and specifications for front and rear springs for models 12.B.V and 12.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Olley. c. to Bastow. Rm/C1m.1/JH.18.1.40. 12.B.V. Following are details of rear spring suitable for Length 50" Width 2". Poundage 950. Normal position ¼" negative camber. Deflection 7" Bump… | ||
| scan0237 | The performance and testing of different materials for spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Clm. c. to Bastow. 1305 4 1306 Rm/Clm.2/JH.22.1.40. Report on Interleaving. The first type of interleaving to which we were introduced was wax impregnated cardboard about 1/8" thick, which… | ||
| scan0238 | List of three new types of interleaving materials that have been placed on order. | ||
| View original record | -2- (c) We have on order three new types of interleaving - 1. Spaldite with reinforced tips of Tufnol as decided upon when Mr. Spittlehouse came over from Woodhead. 2. Graphite Impregnated Tufnol. 3.… | ||
| scan0239 | Request to issue an official order for two pairs of canvas spring gaiters. | ||
| View original record | 1365 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/C1m.22/JH.24.1.40. SPRING GAITERS. Will you please issue an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for 2 pairs of canvas spring gaiters to fit 56" x 2 1/2" spring… | ||
| scan0240 | Letter to a supplier requesting the production of tin gaiters and inquiring about the progress of reinforced interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/C1m.20/JH. 24th. January. 1940. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, We believe you are able to make tin gaiters for leaf springs after… | ||
| scan0241 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning tin gaiters for leaf springs and a despatched sample. | ||
| View original record | 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD" TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| scan0242 | Request to place an order with Toledo Woodhead for tin spring gaiters. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Chn.2/JH.31.1.40. Will you please send an order to Toledo Woodhead for 2 sets of tin spring gaiters (for 4 springs) to fit the spring we are sending them. Rm/Clm. | ||
| scan0243 | Sending a Toledo Woodhead 56' 1200 lb. spring to Woodheads for fitting with tin gaiters. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. c. to E/BP. c. to Hd/FC. Rm/Clm.1/JH.31.1.40. We are today sending to the stores one Toledo Woodhead 56" 1200 lb. spring for despatch to Woodheads to be fitted with tin gaiters.… | ||
| scan0244 | Request to send an official order to Toledo Woodheads for sheets of spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Clm.6/JH.31.1.40. Will you please send an official order to Toledo Woodheads for 30 sheets of spring interleaving for a 56" spring. O/N.52444. R/Clm. | ||
| scan0245 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding a 56' rear road spring requiring fitting with tin gaiters. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm.3/JH. 31st. January, 1940. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., SHEFFIELD. For attention of Mr.Spittlehouse. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a 56" rear road spring which we require fitting with tin… | ||
| scan0246 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding a delay in supplying spring interleaving material and seeking clarification on its thickness. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH File TECHNICAL DEPT. 31st January, 1940 Your Ref. Rm/Clm.21/JH… | ||
| scan0247 | Transition in design and supply of chassis road springs from Firth's to a less costly alternative from Toledo Woodheads. | ||
| View original record | 1305 & 1306 To HPS. c. to EV. c. to HPS/HH. c. to EV/HH. Rm.10/JH.1.2.40. Chassis Road Springs. We are at present, going through a transition period on the design of chassis road springs. Firth's have… | ||
| scan0248 | Minutes of a suspension development meeting discussing revisions for the Senior Range pivot and plans for the Junior Range suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 1306 To Rm. c. to Ev c. to EV/DB. Rm/PJH.7/JH.5.2.40. Minutes of Suspension Development Discussion - Works 2.2.40. Present Rm. Ev/Db. Rm/PJH. Project for revised Senior Range Pivot. (1) Buick… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the thickness and cost of spring interleaving material. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm.6/JH. February. (handwritten and struck through) 5th. January, 1940. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss spring interleaving and the cost and performance of materials. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/Clm.10/MH. 5th. March, 1940. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr. J.N.Longley. Dear Sirs, We should like to have an opportunity of discussing… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss spring interleaving and the status of VG.90 type samples. | ||
| View original record | File 1305? FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 8th March, 1940 Your Ref. Rm/C1m.10/MH… | ||
| scan0252 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. confirming a request to measure the coefficient of friction and wear rate of five different materials. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept., Rm/Clm.13/ML. 13.3.40. Messrs Ferodo. Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Langley. Dear Sir, This is to confirm that we should like to have you measure the… | ||
| scan0253 | Letter clarifying a cost error on Jackson board and asking about the properties of wax impregnation. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm/Clm.19/HM. Incidentally, we find that Woodhead did pass on the estimated cost of Jackson board just as they received it. The error was Mr. Martindale's. We are very grateful to you… | ||
| scan0254 | Analysis of the Opel Kapitan front suspension system, comparing it to designs from Packard, Vauxhall, and the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | File 1305 To Rm. from Ev/DB. c.c. to Ev. [Signature] Ev/DB.14/JH.14.3.40. Opel Kapitan Front Suspension. [Handwritten note: see ✓ 1305. Oy Car file] Here is the analysis of this suspension asked for… | ||
| scan0255 | The drawbacks and considerations for a proposed steering and suspension design, including rubber attachments and weight implications. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev/DB.14/JH.14.3.40. (4) Steering can be Halkenburger type, as projected for the Junior range (the frame shape makes it easier to get this in) or could possibly be in front of the wheels, as on… | ||
| scan0256 | Analysis of design features affecting weight and cost. | ||
| View original record | -3- EV/DB.14/JH.14.3.40. Features Saving Weight. Lower suspension triangle is much more compact, and probably need weigh no more than half the present pieces. Removal of rubber bushes from suspension… | ||
| scan0257 | Illustration of an Opel front suspension system. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 7. — Suspension avant Opel. P.T.O. | ||
| scan0258 | French document showing a cutaway of a complete Opel unibody chassis. | ||
| View original record | ...type de voiture six cylindres sur 32, 3l,300 de cylindrée. Voiture de grand luxe qui peut atteindre 130 à l'heure et maintenir une vitesse constante de ...ment, paraît-il, le plus de voitures en… | ||
| scan0259 | Requesting that interleaving material details be included in the car's specification to assist with investigating spring squeaks and ride quality. | ||
| View original record | 1305 EV. c. Rm/ED. Rm/Wym. Rm.6/ML.15.3.40. Here are Rm/Clm's views on interleaving. In future, we should like the interleaving material to be contained on the specification of the car carried in the… | ||
| scan0260 | Visit to Ferodo's to discuss the properties and testing of various interleaving materials. | ||
| View original record | REPORT OF VISIT TO FERODO'S. 11.3.40. Subject : INTERLEAVING. The reason for the visit was to discuss a new type of interleaving they are making for us, and to get their opinion on the coefficient of… | ||
| scan0261 | Comparing different interleaving materials based on thickness, durability, friction, and cost. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. The life of a given material is approximately proportional to the square of the thickness, and the thickness is only limited by appearance and cost, weight being nearly negligible. From… | ||
| scan0262 | Providing instructions and specifications for the Ripplet Chassis, focusing on rear springs and rear axle fitment. | ||
| View original record | 1305 & 1022- & 1013 To Hm. c. to Ev. Ev/HH.11/JH.18.3.40. Ripplet Chassis. - 1.R.1. Rear Springs and fittings - Section 7030 (50" springs) Rear Axle Section 6120 (58.000 track). Rear Axle… | ||
| scan0263 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding a discussion on types and testing of spring interleaving materials. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 18th March, 1940. Rm/Clm.13/ML. WES/ET Messrs.… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding a test report on 'Spaulding' Interleaves and samples from Bakelite Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Rm/Clapham File Cln CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD TW SPRINGS 1305 CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL… | ||
| scan0265 | Test report from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning creaks from springs fitted with 'Spauldite' interleaves. | ||
| View original record | TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS LTD. CONTINUATION No.................. 28.3.40. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. CREAKS FROM SPRINGS Up to the present time the Spring on test fitted with three "Spauldite" Interleaves… | ||
| scan0266 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd discussing the supply and testing of spring interleaving and bakelised board materials. | ||
| View original record | 1305 FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH File Clm Prof Clapham TECHNICAL DEPT. 28th March, 1940.… | ||
| scan0267 | Request to issue an official order to Ferodo for 20 sheets of interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Clm.8/JH.30.3.40. Will you please issue an official order to Ferodo for the 20 sheets of interleaving which arrived on 28.3.40. Rm/Clm. | ||
| scan0268 | Fracture on a front suspension lever and the required testing procedures for other similar parts. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. from Rm. 1305 Rm.6/ML.5.4.40. BROKEN FRONT SUSPENSION LEVER. The facture of the front susoension lever on the 11.B.V. is very disturbing. Will you please arrange to have every other cast steel… | ||
| scan0269 | Request to send an official order to Ferodos for leaves of plain board interleaving and S9992. | ||
| View original record | 1305- To Les. C. to G/JWH Rm/C1m/CK 5.4.40 Will you please send an official order to Ferodos for five leaves of plain board interleaving and five more leaves of S9992. We have sent details of lengths… | ||
| scan0270 | Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding material samples S.9992 and arrangements for a modified test rig. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm.9/JH. 6th. April, 1940. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Reference WES/ET. Dear Sirs, Your letter of March 28th. is to hand, also the interleaving S.9992. We are glad to hear that… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding complaints and performance issues with spring interleaving. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm.10/JH. 6th. April. 1940. Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Spring Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Frank Woodhead. Dear Sirs, We thank you for yours of March 28th. We note… | ||
| scan0272 | Letter discussing further tests on interleaving and a request to see a rig set up for a creak test. | ||
| View original record | -2- m/Clm.10/JH. 6th. April. 1940. Cont'd. also the possibility of your doing further tests on interleaving. We should if possible like to see the rig as you had it set up for the creak test. Will you… | ||
| scan0273 | Parts lists and instructions for the Ripplet Chassis (50' Springs). | ||
| View original record | To Rm. O.Sykes-Ev. File 1305 & 1022 Rm/HH 7/ 9.4.40. Ripplet Chassis(50" Springs). 1st and 3rd Motion Shaft Sec 6040 Propellor Shaft Sec 6110 Rear Axle Sec 6120 Rear Brake Equ. Gear Sec 6150 Rear Axle… | ||
| scan0274 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd concerning a supply issue with plain board for spring interleaving and a new test set order. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone: CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams: FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Handwritten note: 13 03 File Handwritten note: Rm/Clapham… | ||
| scan0275 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding an appointment for a road spring creak test. | ||
| View original record | 1305 File Clm 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… | ||
| scan0276 | Dispatch of blueprints for the Ripplet & Rippletto front spring suspension mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 1305 & 1022 To. Rm C. Ev Rm/HH.5/ 16. 4. 40 Ripplet & Rippletto Sec: 7042. Spring Suspension Mechanism In accordance with memo Ev/DB.10/JH.12.3.40 We send you herewith 4 blueprints of the following… | ||
| scan0277 | Front suspension rating calculations, leverage ratios, and spring ratings. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Clapham 1305 File To Oy. (America) c. to Rm. c. to Ev. Please note & return Ev/DB.10/JH.16.4.40. Vm noted Clm Front Suspension Rating. I have seen your Oy.1/DS/FEB.21.40. and hasten to remove the… | ||
| scan0278 | Investigating the differences in front suspension spring rates for B.V. and B.50 cars. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Da/DB. c. BY. Rm. Rm/AFM. c. Da/Ev. and Da/JD. Da/DB.10/G.30.3.39. FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING RATE. B.V. AND B.50. ------------------------- Fairly wide differences have been noted between the… | ||
| scan0279 | Analysis of suspension linkage forces, coil spring rating, and the bending effect of the spring. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - C can be resolved into components D & E respectively, perpendicular and parallel to the lower triangle, and the perpendicular one is known from the spring characteristics, and so C is known. B… | ||
| scan0280 | Formulas for calculating coil spring and wheel ratings, and discussing the effect of rubber bushes. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Da/DB.10/G.30.3.39. From the various ratios established it follows that :- For B.V. rating at wheel = Coil spring rating x (.85 x 1.13 / leverage squared.) + 23 Rating at wheel = Coil Spring… | ||
| scan0281 | Graph comparing measured and calculated spring rates for the BI and B50 front suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | B I + B 50 FRONT SUSPENSION. FOR BI, ACTUAL SPRING RATE AT WHEEL = SPRING RATE AT SPRING / LEVERAGE SQUARED x .85/1 x 1.13/1 TORQUE EFFECT SPRING BENDING = 0.96 X SPRING RATE AT SPRING / LEVERAGE… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. about test sets of bakelised board and delays with a sliding rig for friction testing. | ||
| View original record | L 1305 Rn/Clm.10/JH. 17th. April, 1940. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Your ref.WES/ET. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 10th. instant, we find that we can make up a test set… | ||
| scan0283 | The need to create a detailed drawing for a 56-inch Woodhead Interleaved Type Spring. | ||
| View original record | File 1305 To Rm. Rm/HH 8/19.4.40. 56" Springs. Rear Springs and Fittings- Sec 7030. Re Woodhead Interleaved Type Springs. With reference to the above, apparently this particular type of spring was… | ||
| scan0284 | Parts and fitment instructions for rear shock dampers and related components. | ||
| View original record | 1305 1010 1293 Rm C. to EV. Rm/HH 1/19.4.40. All Cars. Rear Shock Damper Sec 7150. Frame and Fittings Sec 7000. Rear Springs and Fittings Sec 7030(50" & 56" Springs) Rear Axle Sec 6120. ( " " " )… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the arrangement of an appointment. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: Rm/Clapham Reply 9 say we will let him know later as I may be away all that week. Rm Handwritten middle: Noted File, Clm. 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD."… | ||
| scan0286 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs, Ltd. regarding the arrangement of a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Department. Your ref: FW/CR. Rm/Clm.10/JS.23.4.40. 23.4.40. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs, Ltd., SHEFFIELD, 1. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 19th. instant, we… | ||
| scan0287 | Urgency of detailing P.L.167 for the Rippletto project. | ||
| View original record | Ev/DB. from Rm. c. Ev. c. Rm/FJH. 1305 Rm.9/ML.26.4.40. I do not think we should hold up detailing P.L.167, since we have got to be in a position to issue complete instructions for the Rippletto… | ||
| scan0288 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd to Mr. Clapham inviting him to view a modified sliding test rig. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 1305 File Clm Suspension TECHNICAL DEPT. 4th May, 1940.… | ||
| scan0289 | Provision of blueprints for lightened front suspension lower triangle levers for the Ripplet Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to RV. File, 1305 & 1022 Rm/HH.16/JH.8.5.40. Ripplet Chassis. Front Spring Suspension Mech. Sec.7042. In accordance with EXS.1756-7. Please receive herewith 4 blue prints of each of the… | ||
| scan0290 | Cover sheet for a development work report on frames, shock dampers, suspension, and weighbridge tests at the Clan Foundry. | ||
| View original record | 1305 file suspension To Rm. from Rm/Clm. Rm/Clm.2/JMS. May, 1940. DEVELOPMENT WORK. The position on arrival at the Clan Foundry. This report is divided into five sections: 1. Frames. 2. Shock Dampers.… | ||
| scan0291 | Chassis frame design, modifications, and torsional stiffness analysis. | ||
| View original record | -2- 1. Frames. The rationalised frame is satisfactory except that the front end was found to be too weak for a standard soft top body. However, on all except 8-cylinder cars, it has now been… | ||
| scan0292 | Technical report on the issues and development of front shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | -3- 2. Shock Dampers. Front. Originally the leak was obtained by drilling a hole through the replenishing valve. The sizes were .046" dia. on bump and .031" dia. on rebound. These holes gave leak… | ||
| scan0293 | The testing and comparison of different car dampers, including Buick and Gordon Armstrong types. | ||
| View original record | -4- to give the 2½ to 3 sec. leak was finally found to be .100" wide x .015" deep. The dampers on the Buick Century gave the following leak times: Bump...1½ secs. Rebound...1¾ secs. The valve loading… | ||
| scan0294 | The development and testing of a new wishbone front suspension, detailing noise reduction efforts and material trials. | ||
| View original record | -5- 3. Front Suspension. This is not entirely satisfactory because it is spread over a large portion of the car, and it is, therefore, difficult to ensure thatthere will be no metal to metal contacts… | ||
| scan0295 | Issues with coil springs and the subsequent decision to modify the bump buffers. | ||
| View original record | -6- the coil springs allowed the spring to close up too much. In this case either of two bad things might occur, either the torque arm would come up against its stop on the frame before the buffer was… | ||
| scan0296 | Technical report on rear suspension, comparing interleaving materials, spring specifications, and rebound strap designs. | ||
| View original record | Rear Suspension. Interleaving is the chief snag on rear suspension. Ferodo's Jackson board with bakelised tips will last for 15,000 miles probably. Spauldite will only last 8,000, but rubber pads at… | ||
| scan0297 | Procedures for conducting weighbridge tests, including torsion and suspension tests, on car frames. | ||
| View original record | -8- WEIGHBRIDGE TESTS. Torsion Tests. These should be carried out on every new frame, and as far as possible, on every new car. The test is carried out by supporting the four points of the frame in… | ||
| scan0298 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding a visit to inspect the modified sliding test rig. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Experimental Dept. Rm/Clm.1/JM. 8th May, 1940. Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Your reference WES/ET. Dear Sirs, We are glad to hear that the modified sliding test rig is now working,… | ||
| scan0299 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd. regarding a meeting and the test performance of Spauldiite material. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH File Suspension 1305 Clm TECHNICAL DEPT. 10th May, 1940.… | ||
| scan0300 | Inquiry about purchasing an Opel Kapitan with a specific rubber-insulated front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/AA. from Rm. Rm.7/JMS.30.5.40. We are interested in getting hold of an Opel Kapitan with front suspension insulated by rubber from the bath tub. We shall be glad if you will find whether any… | ||
| scan0301 | Front suspension, a spring testing machine, and linkages. | ||
| View original record | File Suspension general Clm Rm / CLAPHAM To Rm. from Ev/DB. c.c. to Ev. 1305 Ev/DB.1/JH.4.6.40. FRONT SUSPENSION. Herewith a copy of Oy's. reply to my note ref. Ev/DB.10/JH.16.4.40. of which I sent… | ||
| scan0302 | Letter discussing calculation methods for wishbone linkage effects, comparing force polygons with graphical methods. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Serial No.1. Oy.7/D/May.17.40. Rolls-Royce Inc. Room 2-251. General Motors Building. Detroit, Michigan. May 17, 1940. Mr. Donald Bastow, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Wishbone Linkage. Dear… | ||
| scan0303 | Technical memo discussing methods for measuring spring rates and the effects of various components on wheel rate. | ||
| View original record | -2- Oy.7/D/May,17.40. I have passed on your remainder method for finding distortion effects to Henry Fuchs who thinks it is a very good idea and one which will give very good approximations without… | ||
| scan0304 | Calculations and diagrams for the angular rate of various mechanical systems. | ||
| View original record | I. ANGULAR RATE T' = dT/dθ = Wr II. ANGULAR RATE T' = Wb b = da/dθ ; -a = db/dθ III. SPRING RATE S T = Pb T' = d/dθ (Pb) = dP/dθ x b + db/dθ x P = dP/da x da/dθ x b - Pa = Sb^2 - Pa. IV. S = rate T' =… | ||
| scan0305 | Forwarding a report on suspension and frame work, highlighting design considerations for lattice bracing and shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1305 - Xile Mr. From Mr. c. Ev/JD. c. Rm/Bastow. G. " " " D. RM.T./10.6.40. Herewith a copy of a report from Rm/clm on suspension and frame work, up to the time when we moved to the Clm Foundry. We… | ||
| scan0306 | List of suppliers for lower front suspension levers with an assessment of their reliability. | ||
| View original record | 1305- COPY for B.V., B.30 and Suspension General Files. SUPPLIERS OF LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION LEVERS. F.W.1880/1. Cast Steel. Gabriel & Co. F.B.2939/40. Cast Steel. Gabriel & Jessop. W.B.3367/8… | ||
| scan0307 | Inquiry to Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd. regarding test results on spring interleaving and other materials. | ||
| View original record | 1300- 6.7.40. Rm/Clm.2/JMS. Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr. Shilton. Dear Sirs, We wonder if you have been able to do any more tests on spring interleaving, and, if… | ||
| scan0308 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding tests on spring interleaving materials and their friction values. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Suspension File 1305 TECHNICAL DEPT. 9th July, 1940.… | ||
| scan0309 | Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding 'inter-leaving' and arranging a meeting to discuss results. | ||
| View original record | Rm.20/ML. 10.7.40. W.E.Shilton,Esq., Messrs Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 9th. July. regarding inter-leaving. We shall be very interested to see a… | ||
| scan0310 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding the timing of a visit to discuss test data. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Handwritten: Rm/Clapham. 1204 1305 file Clm Suspension Rm Typed:… | ||
| scan0311 | Summary of total mileage for Rationalized cars with independent front suspension, B.V. cars, and various B-series engines. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.2/JMS.17.7.40. Total mileage of Rationalized cars with independent front suspension... ... 281,101 Total mileage of B.V. cars ... ... 153,098 " " " B.50 " ... ... 39,692 "… | ||
| scan0312 | List of reference numbers with associated mileage and engine type notes. | ||
| View original record | B 22 AW. 7302 10.B.V. 9047 9.B.V. 15955 Alum Engine 3980 Cast Iron Engine 8.B.V. 61189 7.B.V. 19959 14 B.V. 6785 29 G.VI 5000 approx. Cast Iron engine 33 G.VII 15951 4.B.50 6983 11.B.V. 21734 30.G.VII… | ||
| scan0313 | Mileage summary for Rationalized cars, B.V. cars, and various B-series engines. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.2/JMS.17.7.40. Total mileage of Rationalized cars with independent front suspension... ... ... ... 281,101 Total mileage of B.V. cars ... ... ... ... 153,098 " " " B.50 "… | ||
| scan0314 | Typed list of references, serial numbers and engine specifications, with some dated entries. | ||
| View original record | B 22 AW. 7302 10.B.V. 9047 9.B.V. 15955 Alum Engine 8.B.V. 3980 Cast Iron Engine 7.B.V. 61189 14 B.V. 19959 29 G.VI 6785 5000 approx. Cast Iron engine 33 G.VII 15951 4.B.50 6983 11.B.V. 21734 30.G.VII… | ||
| scan0315 | Project memo discussing the design of a front suspension for the Junior Range vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Ev c. to Rm/EAG. (crossed out) Ev/DB.6/JH.18.7.40. ¼ scale Project of Front Suspension. Junior Range. PL.273 is a project of a front suspension for the… | ||
| scan0316 | Continuation memo detailing design considerations for front suspension, brakes, and anti-roll rod positioning. | ||
| View original record | Cont'd. The front shock damper will require scaling down from the B.V. size in order to clear the frame member. Brakes 10" dia. and 1 1/2" wide have been assumed and the Studebaker type pivot has been… | ||
| scan0317 | Letter to Messrs. Spauldings, Ltd. requesting supplies of Spauldite spring interleaving for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305 25.7.40. Rm/C1m.3/JMS. Messrs. Spauldings, Ltd., 40, Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, Spring Interleaving. We require new supplies of Spauldite interleaving for our experimental… | ||
| scan0318 | Inquiry to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the stock of Spauldtite for 50' and 56' springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Clm.6/JMS. 25.7.40. Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Springs, Ltd., SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, SPRING INTERLEAVING. We wonder if you have any stock of Spauldtite suitable for the 50" and 56" springs you have… | ||
| scan0319 | Letter from Spauldings Ltd. regarding their inability to supply interleaving material to a specified length. | ||
| View original record | File Suspension 1305 Chm SPAULDINGS LTD Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell, London, E.C.1 Telegrams - Vulcafibra Phone London Telephone - Terminus 1141 (5 Lines) Our Ref: C/SA. Your Ref: Rm/Clm.3/JMS. 26th… | ||
| scan0320 | Availability of Spaulding interleaving for springs. | ||
| View original record | File Clm 1305 Telegrams: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." Telephone No. 23274 (4 lines) 29th July, 1940. To Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. MEMO FROM TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS Limited, TOLEDO STEEL WORKS, Rm/Clm.6/JMS.… | ||
| scan0321 | Request to place an official order with Woodheads for Spauldite interleaving for springs. | ||
| View original record | 1265 To: "Les", c: "G/JWH" Rm Clm2/Dn31.7.40 Will you please send an official order to WOODHEADS for 4 Sets of Spauldite interleaving for our 1,000 lb springs. O/N.52444. Rm/Clm. | ||
| scan0322 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd regarding the supply of Spauldite for a 1000 lb spring. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/Clm1/Dn 31st July, 1 9 4 0. Messrs Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd, Toledo Steel Works, S H E F F I E L D. -------------------- Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 29th inst., We shall… | ||
| scan0323 | The dispatch of spring interleaf samples for testing. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." Telephone No. 23274 (4 lines) File 1305 Clm MEMO FROM TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS Limited, TOLEDO STEEL WORKS, SHEFFIELD, 1. 12th August, 1940. TO Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0324 | Cross-reference note regarding Eaton grooved suspension springs and correspondence with Vauxhall. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Suspension. ----------- Re Eaton grooved springs and correspondence with Vauxhall, see File No 1097. ****** | ||
| scan0325 | Describing the design of the front brakes, pivot, and suspension system for the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Ives. EV/CH. Copy to RM/AH. EV. 1805 EV/AH.13/ST.20.12.40. FRONT BRAKES & PIVOT - WITH FRONT SUSPENSION L.373 attached shows the front brakes and pivot for the Myth front suspension. The brakes… | ||
| scan0326 | Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a trial of Scandilex belting and arranging to despatch a further 36 ft. | ||
| View original record | File Suspension Clm BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD. TELEPHONE: CLECKHEATON 318 TELEGRAMS: BELTING CLECKHEATON ALL CODES. CLECKHEATON YORKSHIRE LONDON OFFICE: 59 SOUTHWARK STREET S.E.1 TELEPHONE: HOP… | ||
| scan0327 | Letter from Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in the arrival of experimental springs and tin gaiters. | ||
| View original record | File Cem 1305 Suspension SPECIALISTS IN COMPLETE FACTORY BUILDINGS CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY & CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES, INDIA OFFICE & PRINCIPAL BRITISH &… | ||
| scan0328 | Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd regarding a delay in locating and fitting Tin Gaiters to a pair of Leaf Springs. | ||
| View original record | SPECIALISTS IN COMPLETE FACTORY BUILDINGS CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY & CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES, INDIA OFFICE & PRINCIPAL BRITISH & FOREIGN RAILWAYS SIDINGS:… | ||
| scan0329 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited regarding the production of four sample springs and requesting further specifications. | ||
| View original record | File in Suspension clm 1305 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. &… | ||
| scan0330 | Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. confirming the availability of two dozen Harris Bushes No. 735 from stock. | ||
| View original record | Suspension File Clm 1305 HOWARD GRAHAM LTD DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALISED AERONAUTICAL & AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE :- STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2958 (R.B.EX.) TELEGRAMS & CABLES:- HOWGRAM… | ||
| scan0331 | Letter from Spauldings Ltd. confirming dispatch of material samples. | ||
| View original record | Suspension File Cln 1305 Spaulding's Ld Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell London ECI Telegrams - Vulcafibra-Phone-London Telephone - Terminus 1141 (5 Lines) Your Ref- Rm/Cln/2/ET Our Ref - Y/NM 29th… | ||
| scan0332 | Letter to Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co. chasing a delayed order for a set of Tin Gaiters. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Clm.1/RH. Your ref: Metal Aircraft Dept.SEB/IB. 5.2.41. 1306 Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co., Ltd., Darlaston, S. Staffs. Dear Sirs, A month ago you said that you would let us know in a few days when we… | ||
| scan0333 | Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of a set of Tin Gaiters. | ||
| View original record | Suspension File Cen 1305 TELEPHONES; DARLASTON 130 (PTE. BCH. EX.) ESTABLISHED 1884 (FOUNDER THE LATE A. E. OWEN) TELEGRAMS & CABLEGRAMS; RUBEROWEN. DARLASTON RUBERY, OWEN & Co LTD,, (DIRECTORS A. G.… | ||
| scan0334 | Letter to a supplier enquiring about the post-war production of cheaper leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 15th May, 1941. Rm/CB.6/ET. Messrs. William Carey & Sons Ltd., Redbank, MANCHESTER. Dear Sirs, Up to the beginning of this war, the leaf springs fitted to our cars were ground and had grooves… | ||
| scan0335 | Letter to a supplier proposing a cheaper, post-war version of leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | Sus 1805 15th May, 1941. Rm/GB.8/LT. Messrs. Samuel Fox & Co. Ltd., Stocksbridge Works, near SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, Up to the beginning of this war, the leaf springs fitted to our cars were ground and… | ||
| scan0336 | Letter to a supplier regarding the future manufacturing of cheaper leaf springs for post-war cars. | ||
| View original record | 1305 15th May, 1941. Rm/GB.7/ET. Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd., Kirkstall Road, L E E D S, 4. Dear Sirs, Up to the beginning of this war, the leaf springs fitted to our cars were ground and had… | ||
| scan0337 | Requesting the despatch of a pair of road springs to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. to be fitted with tin gaiters. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. from Rm/Clm. Copy to D/BP. 1305 Rm/Clm.2/LT.16.5.41. Will you please despatch the accompanying pair of road springs to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd., D A R L A S T O N. Staffs. For the… | ||
| scan0338 | Requesting an official order be issued to Rubery Owen & Co. for a pair of tin gaiters for road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Roy/AES. from Rm/Clm. Rm/Clm.3/LT.16.5.41. Will you please issue an official order to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. for a pair of tin gaiters to fit the road springs we have sent them. O/N. 753.… | ||
| scan0339 | Letter to supplier Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. requesting improved specifications for tin gaiters for road springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 16th May, 1941. Rm/Clm.1/ET. Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd., DARLASTON. Staffs. Your ref. Metal Aircraft Dept. SES/JL/DB. Dear Sirs, A month or so ago you supplied and fitted a pair of tin… | ||
| scan0340 | Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Tin Gaiters fitted to Road Springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 File Suspension Clun SPECIALISTS IN COMPLETE FACTORY BUILDINGS. ON LISTS OF AND CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY & CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES, INDIA OFFICE &… | ||
| scan0341 | Letter from Samuel Fox & Company Limited concerning assistance with a new spring design. | ||
| View original record | 118 CAR FILE TELEPHONE: OUGHTIBRIDGE 40871 (5 LINES). ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. CODES WESTERN UNION 5TH EDITION. A.B.C. TELEGRAMS: FOX. DEEPCAR. SAMUEL FOX & COMPANY LIMITED… | ||
| scan0342 | Letter to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. regarding the undertaking of a job and the despatch of springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 21st May, 1941. Rm/Clm.1/RH. Your ref. Metal Aircraft Dept. SES/DB. Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co., Darlaston, Staffs. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 19th. instant, and are pleased… | ||
| scan0343 | Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd confirming receipt of springs and their forwarding to the Coventry Works. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Suspension File Clm TELEPHONES: DARLASTON 130 (PTE. BCH. EX) ESTABLISHED 1884 (FOUNDER THE LATE A. E. OWEN) TELEGRAMS & CABLEGRAMS: RUBEROWEN, DARLASTON RUBERY, OWEN & Co. LTD (DIRECTORS: A. G.… | ||
| scan0344 | Letter to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/GB.3/RH. 23rd May, 1941. Your ref: THS-THS. Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd., Kirkstall Road, LEEDS S. 4. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter concerning springs. Our Mr. Bastow will call on… | ||
| scan0345 | Letter to Samuel Fox & Company Limited arranging a meeting concerning springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305 23rd May, 1941. Rm/GB.1/RH. Your ref: THH/CH. Messrs. Samuel Fox & Company Limited, Stocksbridge Works, Nr. SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter concerning springs. Our Mr. Bastow will… | ||
| scan0346 | Visit to supplier Samuel Fox & Co. to discuss the design of lubricated springs for post-war use. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/GB. c. to Rm/Clm. c. to Ev/JD. c. to Ev/DB. [Handwritten]: 130S Rm/GB.5/SW.25.6.41. Visit to Messrs. Samuel Fox & Co. Purpose of Visit. The object of this visit was to take up the… | ||
| scan0347 | Spring lubrication methods and an outline of Fox's spring manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/GB.5/SW.25.6.41. (5) Can oil be taken to the spring via a flexible pipe instead of through the eyes? We shall have to do this on Myth, if we have lubricated springs, as we have… | ||
| scan0348 | The manufacturing process and stress analysis of leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 3 - Rm/GB.5/SW.25.6.41. (3) and bends the leaf to the radius of the first spring. After forming, the leaf drops into the quenching oil. (4) The springs are assembled and pulled down to the… | ||
| scan0349 | Leaf spring hardness, interleaving, grooved sections, and load grading. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 4 - Rm/GB.5/SW.25.6.41. Regarding leaf hardness Fox's like to keep to 350-400 Brinell. Vauxhall now specify 375-425 Brinell, presumably on information received from America. Interleaving.… | ||
| scan0350 | Spring load grading and the treatment of steel for springs. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 5 - Rm/GB.5/SW.25.6.41. Spring Load Grading (cont) simplified by reducing the number of types of springs. The graph on Page 6 shows the present range of 50" springs. The graph on Page 7… | ||
| scan0351 | Patent specification for improvements in laminated springs. | ||
| View original record | PATENT SPECIFICATION Application Date: July 26, 1939. No. 21740/39. 532,698 Complete Specification Left: June 28, 1940. Complete Specification Accepted: Jan. 29, 1941. PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION… | ||
| scan0352 | Patent specification for an improved laminated spring design by removing material from the compression surface. | ||
| View original record | 2 532,698 described and ascertained in and by the following statement:— This invention relates to laminated springs. When a load is applied to a laminated spring fibre stresses are induced in each… | ||
| scan0353 | Complete specification drawing showing three figures with cross-sections of grooved or ribbed plates. | ||
| View original record | 532,698 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 1 SHEET [This Drawing is a full-size reproduction of the Original.] N t 4 5 A FIG.1. N 6 7 8 A FIG.2. N 9 A FIG.3. Malby & Sons, Photo-Litho. | ||
| scan0354 | Graph showing error in standing height versus spring deflection for various springs under different loads. | ||
| View original record | ERROR IN STANDING HEIGHT - INCHES PAGE 6. EXISTING 50" SPRINGS. NORMAL SPRING LOAD - LB. 900 1000 1100 1200 SPRING DEFLECTION - INCHES. PAGE 6 Em /G.B. 22/6/21 .2 .1 0 1 2 6 7 8 FB4365 FB4366 FB4367… | ||
| scan0355 | Blueprint graph detailing performance characteristics for proposed 50-inch springs under various loads. | ||
| View original record | PROPOSED 50" SPRINGS., PAGE 7, ERROR IN STANDING HEIGHT - INCHES., +2, +1, 0, -1, -2, SPRING DEFLECTION - INCHES, 9, 8, 7, 6, NORMAL SPRING LOAD - LB., 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 132 LB/INCH SPRING, 148… | ||
| scan0356 | Cranking rig tests performed on Myth rear springs supplied by Toledo Woodhead. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/GB. c. Rm/Clm. Ev/JD. CRANKING RIG TESTS ON MYTH REAR SPRINGS BY TOLEDO WOODHEAD One pair of T.W. rear springs have been put by for a Myth chassis. One of the other pair has been rig… | ||
| scan0357 | Suspension component testing, including life expectancy calculations and specific failure analysis of springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- I have marked this in attached chart together with some other salient points e.g. Chevrolet Dubonnet unit expectancy, 1,000,000 cycles at 5½" stroke, and approximate figures for 'H' type rear… | ||
| scan0358 | Proposed alterations to a T.W. spring design based on test results to improve durability and reduce friction. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/GB.1/RH.1.7.41. it is proposed to make the following alterations before proceeding with the second T.W. spring. 1. The stroke will be reduced from 7.5" to 5.5" to avoid overheating of the… | ||
| scan0359 | Graph plotting the life cycle test results for various leaf spring and suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | LEAF SPRING LIFE TEST. Y-AXIS: STROKE INCHES. SYMMETRICAL ABOUT NORMAL LOAD POSITION. X-AXIS: THOUSANDS OF CYCLES (LOGARITHMIC) GRAPH LABELS: PROBABLE APPROX LIFE CURVE EXPECTANCY LEAF SPRING… | ||
| scan0360 | Visit to Jonas Woodhead Ltd. in Leeds to discuss a cheaper, post-war, fully lubricated spring design. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/GB. c. Rm/Clm. Ev/JD. Ev/DB. VISIT TO JONAS WOODHEAD LTD., LEEDS. Purpose of Visit. The object of this visit was to take up the question of a cheap version of our fully lubricated… | ||
| scan0361 | Comparison of leaf spring lubrication and manufacturing methods, with proposals for a new spring design. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3. The system used on A.E.C. buses in which the ends of the fifth leaf are tapped 1/8" gas for flexible pipe connectors (See Woodhead drawing, D.O.17228 which is attached). The oil is then led… | ||
| scan0362 | The process of removing errors in leaf curvature and analyzing stresses in leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GB.2/RH.1.7.41. 6. This operation is the removal of the errors in leaf curvature which have crept in during the hardening and tempering operations. It is done by hammering or by steam presses. In… | ||
| scan0363 | Detailed drawing for the end of a rear spring, part number D.O. 17227. | ||
| View original record | JONAS WOODHEAD & SONS, LTD. KIRKSTALL ROAD. LEEDS 242 END DETAIL. Spring D.O. 17227 Rear DRAWN BY E.S.S. CHECKED H.B. DATE 30.10.39. D.O. 17228 ORDER No. QUANTITY A.E.C. LTD. P6713 P8125 P9709 Q1863… | ||
| scan0364 | Letter to Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. proposing to fit lubricated front springs. | ||
| View original record | 1297 Rm/GB.1/RH. 30th July, 1941. Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd., Kirkstall Road, LEEDS. 4. Attention of Mr.T.H.Sanders. Dear Sirs, We propose to fit lubricated front springs to a car in our… | ||
| scan0365 | Internal request to the Spring Shop to produce a total of twelve springs of four different specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1294 To Mr. Base. (Spring Shop). Rm/CTS.2/SW.31.7.41. Will you please produce three off each of the following springs :- LM.1199 Spring - 22 SWG (.028) 3 Off LM.1201 " - 18 " (.048) 3 " LM.1201 " - 16… | ||
| scan0366 | Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd. regarding the manufacture of lubricated front springs. | ||
| View original record | Car. File. 1305 JONAS WOODHEAD & SONS, LTD., TRADE MARK REGISTERED. MANUFACTURERS OF LAMINATED SPRINGS FOR ROLLING STOCK ROAD OR RAIL. REG'D OFFICE AND WORKS: KIRKSTALL ROAD, LEEDS, 4. LONDON OFFICE:… | ||
| scan0367 | To Samuel Fox & Co. Ltd. discussing requirements and design suggestions for post-war car springs. | ||
| View original record | 1305. 19th August, 1941. Rm/GB.2/RH. Your ref: JM/SW/Spring. Messrs. Samuel Fox & Co., Ltd., Stocksbridge Works, Nr. SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, This memo is concerned with car springs for post war use. One… | ||
| scan0368 | Letter requesting information on how to provide lubrication for springs made from grooved section steel. | ||
| View original record | -2- If you can supply this spring in grooved section steel, we would like to know how you would make provision for lubrication. We shall be writing to you about the larger car springs in a day or two.… | ||
| scan0369 | Blueprint detailing the specifications and dimensions of a rear spring. | ||
| View original record | RM 735 .125" THRO' SPRING EYES TO TOP OF MAIN LEAF 827 LB. FOUR PASS. LOAD 22" EYE DIA. .875 +/- .005" MEAN RATE FOR 2" EITHER SIDE OF THE NORMAL LOAD POSITION = 132 LB/INCH NO DEAD PORTION AT CENTRE… | ||
| scan0370 | Data sheet comparing steering specifications for various chassis models. | ||
| View original record | STEERING DATA. CHASSIS, STANDARD Ph. III, WRAITH MOUNT Ph. III, WRAITH II, BEN II, 25/30. TURNS OF WHEEL - LOCK TO LOCK, 3.25, 3.25, 2.90, 2.10, 2.80. LOCK ANGLE OF INNER ROAD WHEEL, 41°, 41°, 41°,… | ||
| scan0371 | Comparison table of rear axle particulars for Bentley, P.3, and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | REAR AXLE PARTICULARS || BENTLEY | P. 3 | WRAITH | GEAR RATIO | 10/41 | 8/34 | 9/41 OR 8/37 | WEIGHT OF ASSEMBLY LESS BRAKES | 101 lbs | 196 lbs | | TRACK | 56" | 62" | 59" | TYRES AND WHEELS | 5.50 x… | ||
| scan0372 | Comparison table of suspension specifications for various car models. | ||
| View original record | SUSPENSION | | BENTLEY | 25/30 | WRAITH | PH. III | |---|---|---|---|---| | **SPRING INITIAL DEFLECTIONS** | | | | | | FRONT | 2.250" | 4.000" | 7.000" | 7.000" | | REAR | 4.000" | 6.400" | 6.400" |… | ||
| scan0373 | Steering and suspension data comparison table for various car models. | ||
| View original record | STEERING & SUSPENSION TABLE HEADERS: PRODUCTION BENTLEY, BUICK CENTURY 1936, WRAITH II., PH: III., PH: III WRAITH LEVERS TABLE DATA: TYRE SIZE: 5.5 x 18, 6.5 x 16, 7 x 17, 7 x 18, 7 x 18 OUT OF CENTRE… | ||
| scan0374 | Request to return two non-conforming car road springs to the supplier, Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. from Rm/GB. 1305 Rm/GB.4/ET.7.11.41. Copy to Rm/Wym. & D/BP. Will you please return two car road springs to Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd., Kirkstall Road, L E E D S, 4. These springs… | ||
| scan0375 | Letter to a supplier about incorrectly manufactured leaf springs being returned. | ||
| View original record | 1305 Rm/GB.3/ET. 7th November, 1941. Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd., Kirkstall Road, LEEDS, 4. Your ref. THS/HP/ESS. Dear Sirs, In your letter dated 11th August 1941, you kindly agreed to make a… | ||