Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter requesting track access at Donnington Park for car testing. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.1/MJ. 29th. May, 1935. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donnington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the track today of our car, Registration No. RC.1310, for testing.… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter requesting track access at Donington Park for car testing. | ||
| View original record | HS/Gry.8/KW. 3rd June, 1935. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sirs, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car, for testing. Yours faithfully, FOR… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Hs/AFM.1/KW. 6th June, 1935. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sirs, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car, for testing. Yours faithfully,… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting access to Donington Park for car testing. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs.6/KW. 21st August, 1935. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow our car access to the Track to-day, for testing purposes. Yours… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club at Donington Park, requesting track access for car testing. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs.1/KW.22.8.35. 22nd August, 1935. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow our car access to the track to-day for testing purposes.… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs.7/KW: 10th September, 1935 The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow our Car access to the Track for testing purposes. Yours… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting the construction of a 'skid pan' at Donington Park for steering tests. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.17/KW. 16th January, 1936. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Further to our telephone conversation, we attach herewith a sketch… | ||
| scan0008 | Letter from Donington Park Motor Race Course discussing the construction of a concrete skid pan. | ||
| View original record | GRY X1322 DONINGTON PARK MOTOR RACE COURSE TELEPHONE 63 CASTLE DONINGTON All enquiries and communications to: THE CLERK OF COURSE COPPICE HOUSE CASTLE DONINGTON NR. DERBY 29 January 1936 Messrs. Rolls… | ||
| scan0009 | List of requirements and specifications for a skid pan to be used for cornering tests. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Hs/Les.2/KW.10.2.36. Skid Pan for Cornering Tests. (1) Dimensions to Blue Print (Rm.56). (2) Surface must be non-skid. (3) Centre portion to be without bumps, but inclined if anything towards… | ||
| scan0010 | Specifications for the construction of a skid pan for cornering tests. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Les.2/KW.10.2.36. Skid Pan for Cornering Tests. (1) Dimensions to Blue Print (Rm.56). (2) Surface must be non-skid. (3) Centre portion to be without bumps, but inclined if anything towards the… | ||
| scan0011 | Order for a set of Dunlop tyres for car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | X1332 To Roy. Hs/FD.7/JH.11.2.36. Will you please order a further set of Dunlop tyres 7.00 X 18 for 37-EX. Order No. 54317. Hs/FD. | ||
| scan0012 | The proposal and costings for acquiring a concrete skid pan for vehicle steering tests. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. X1322 Hs/Gry.16/KW.18.2.36. Concrete Skid Pan for Steering Tests. While Da. and I were in America we were impressed by the usefulness of the General Motors Skid Pan. This… | ||
| scan0013 | Blueprint diagram for a concrete skid pan used for steering tests. | ||
| View original record | CONCRETE "SKID PAN" FOR STEERING TESTS CENTRAL POLE 7" HIGH DIVIDED IN INCHES 5 YD: WIDE BANKING AT 5° FLAT FOR 80 Yds: DIA: LINES TO MARK EVERY 5 Yds: RADIUS FROM 10 TO 40 90 Yds: DIA: ROLLS-ROYCE,… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.2/KW. 20th February, 1936. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow our car access to the track for testing purposes. Yours… | ||
| scan0015 | Request to incorporate setts and a hump back bridge into the road leading to the skid pan for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | X1322 To Hy. Hs/Gry.7/JH. 20.4.36. Concrete Skid Pan. We should like if possible to make use of the road to the skid pan for test conditions. There will very shortly be no tram setts in Derby. If we… | ||
| scan0016 | Grant of money for a concrete skid pan for steering tests. | ||
| View original record | Ha/Gry. from Wor. Copy to Er. Copy to Der Rm X1322 Wor9/T21.2.36. ---------- Thank you for your Hs/Gry16/KW18.2.36 re Concrete Skid Pan for Steering Tests, immediately Sg. comes back I will put the… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club at Donington Park requesting track access for car testing. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.24/KW. 27th April, 1936. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car, for testing. Yours… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Exptl. Dept. 11th May, 1936. Hs/AFM.1/KW. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car, for testing. Yours… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter requesting access to Donington Park track for testing car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.5/KW. Exptl. Dept. 8th July, 1936. The Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car 37-EX, for testing. Yours… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting access to the Donington Park track for testing car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | X1322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.11/KW. 9th July, 1936. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, Donington Park. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the track to-day of our car, 37-EX, for… | ||
| scan0021 | Confirming the readiness of the Sinfin Skidpan, with a handwritten exchange regarding cows. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from EJJ X1322 EJJ14/WB13.10.36 RE SKIDPAN - SINFIN Will you please note that the above Skidpan will be ready for use on Monday next the 19th inst. By this time the concrete will have hardened… | ||
| scan0022 | Inquiring about the use of a Skid Pan that cost nearly £4,000. | ||
| View original record | 1323 S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Skid Pan. Sg3/E18.12.36 The cost of this, which was built on the recommendation of the Experimental Department, was not far under £4,000. Would you please let… | ||
| scan0023 | Cost, original recommendation, and operational issues of a skid pan used for steering tests. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. Rm1/R.21.12.36. SKID PAN. Attached is Gry's original recommendation with regard to the skid pan. You will note that we did not recommend spending £4,000 on this piece of apparatus; the… | ||
| scan0024 | Methodology for testing driving visibility on a skid pan. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. Copy to Rm. E. [crossed out] Da. [crossed out] Driving Visibility. As promised to you the other day when we visited the Skid Pan together with a view to examining the best method of marking… | ||
| scan0025 | Request to have lines from an attached graph painted in black on the skid pan. | ||
| View original record | 1322. To EJJ. Rm/FD.1/JH.1.3.37. Will you please have the lines shown in the attached graph painted on the skid pan in black. We should like this done as soon as weather conditions permit. Rm/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0026 | Letter requesting access to Donington Park for testing car 29-EX. | ||
| View original record | 1322. Rm/FD3/R. 10th March, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the Track to-day and to-morrow of our Car 29-EX, for… | ||
| scan0027 | The handling of Bentley cars, comparing oversteer and understeer, with results from skid pan tests. | ||
| View original record | 1322. Sg. from Rm/Gry. Hs. E. Da. By. Rm/Gry5/R.11.3.37. HANDLING OF BENTLEY CARS & OTHER TESTS ON SKID PAN. The earliest 3½-litre Bentley cars weighing about 30½ cwts handled very much better than… | ||
| scan0028 | Vehicle handling characteristics, focusing on experiments to induce understeer. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm. tried the car like this just before going to the States. He agreed about the improvement in handling. The car wandered very much less than an ordinary Bentley. It was no longer necessary to… | ||
| scan0029 | Vehicle handling, comparing understeer/oversteer and the effects of rim width and tyre pressure. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Gry5/R.11.3.37. the Wraith show that it understeers whereas a 25/30 over-steers considerably, particularly when carrying rear passen-gers. The Wraith should handle well when we have got the… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter requesting track access at Donington Park for testing car 5.B.1V. | ||
| View original record | Rm/AFM.8/AP. 1322 28th April 1937 The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONINGTON PARK Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the Track to-day of our car 5.B.1V. for testing. Yours… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from the Derby & District Motor Club requesting assistance with scrutineering and pit crew for a race. | ||
| View original record | DERBY & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB AFFILIATED TO R.A.C. AND A.C.U. [Handwritten Note Top Left] F.G). Do you know anyone who would like this job GRY PRESIDENT: CAPT. W. L. BEMROSE, O.B.E. VICE-PRESIDENTS:… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club declining a request for scrutineering assistance due to holidays. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/Gry6/R. 12th July, 1937. F.G. Craner, Esq., Secretary, Derby & District Motor Club, Coppice House, CASTLE DONINGTON. Dear Mr. Craner, Many thanks for your letter of July 7th. I am afraid I… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting track access at Donnington Park for car testing. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/AFM.18/JH. 17th August, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONNINGTON PARK. Dear Sirs, Will you please allow access to the Track to-morrow of our car 3.B.IV for… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter requesting track access at Donnington Park for car testing. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/AFM.18/JH. 18th August, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONNINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access of the Track to-morrow of our car 3.B.IV for… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting access to the Donnington Park track for car testing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/AFM.4/JH. 1322 23rd August, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONNINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access of the Track to-day of our car 3.B.IV for testing.… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter requesting track access at Donnington Park for testing car 3.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/AFM.2/JH. 25th August, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONNINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access of the Track to-day of our car 3.B.IV for testing.… | ||
| scan0037 | Requesting a key for the Skid Pan to avoid access issues and allow for overtime work. | ||
| View original record | EJJ. from Rm/Gry. 1322 Rm. absent. Rm/Gry5/R.6.9.37. On trying to make use of the Skid Pan yesterday we naturally found it locked, and the only key somewhere in possession of the Aero Dept. This… | ||
| scan0038 | Invoice from Donington Park Motor Race Course for use of the circuit for testing. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 1322 G/WFH/JWH.70/WP.7.9.37. Attached is invoice received from Donington Park Motor Race Course amounting to £1. 0. 0d for use of circuit for testing on August, 23rd. last. If the amount charged… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine requesting test data curves for under/over steering to publish alongside an article on the skid pan. | ||
| View original record | The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. Telegrams: AUTOCARS, SEDIST, LONDON AUTOPRESS, BIRMINGHAM AUTOCAR, COVENTRY ILIFFE, MANCHESTER ILIFFE, GLASGOW. Telephones:… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to 'The Autocar' magazine providing a sketch for a write-up on a Skid Pan. | ||
| View original record | 132- 28th September 1937 Rm/Gry.4/AP. M.A.Smith Esq., The Autocar, Dorset House, Stamford Street, LONDON S.E.1. Dear Smith, Many thanks for your letter of September 23rd.. I am sending you a sketch… | ||
| scan0041 | Follow-up inquiry regarding the availability of an additional key for the Skid Pan. | ||
| View original record | 1322 EJJ. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry6/R.22.10.37. SKID PAN. Further to Rm/Gry5/R.6.9.37., we shall be glad to know if the additional key for the Skid Pan is now available. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0042 | Technical corrections to a document on the 'Skid Pan' and acknowledging General Motors' contribution. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Bkl. from Rm/Gry. 1322 Rm/Gry5/R.22.10.37. SKID PAN. Hs. handed on your memo Bkl.1/20.10.37. to us. We have made a few technical corrections, and have also added a polite sentence about General… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter requesting track access for two cars at Donington Park. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/Gry4/R. 2nd November, 1937. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the Track for our two cars - 24.G.VI and 28.G.VI.… | ||
| scan0044 | The detailing of part SCD.493 for a Bracket for an Abney Level. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. 1322 Rm/PJH.11/JH.1.3.38. BRACKET FOR ABNEY LEVEL. Will you please detail SCD.493 and instruct one set. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0045 | Request for track access at Donington Park for two cars. | ||
| View original record | 1322 Rm/Wym.1/JH. 8th March, 1938. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the Track for our two cars - 28.G.VI and Oldsmobile.… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter requesting track access for car 28.G.VI at Donnington Park. | ||
| View original record | 1322. Rm/Wym.1/JH. 11th March, 1938. The Clerk of the Course, Derby & District Motor Club, DONNINGTON PARK. Dear Sir, Will you please allow access to the Track for our car 28.G.VI. Yours faithfully,… | ||
| scan0047 | Request to obtain galvanised steel rope for use on a skid pan. | ||
| View original record | 1322. To EJJ. RM/FJH.14/JH.20.4.38. Will you please obtain for use on the skid pan 135 ft. of galvanised steel rope with a diameter of from 1/8" to 3/16". Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0048 | Internal order for galvanized flexible steel cable to be used on a skid pan. | ||
| View original record | from EJJ/JV c to Rm/FJH. 1322, EJJ/JV3/MM21.4.38. 479/555. RE: GALVANIZED STEEL ROPE FOR USE ON SKID PAN. Please order:- 150'0" - Galvanized Flexible Steel Cable 1/8" to 3/16" diameter minimum and… | ||
| scan0049 | Requesting the repainting of a line on the skid pan to a new radius to prevent damage to the concrete. | ||
| View original record | To EJJ. from Rm/FJH. 1322 Rm/FJH.5/MH.17.9.38. SKID PAN. Most of our tests on the Skid pan consist of driving round with the inner wheels of the car following the 105 ft. rad. yellow line. This line… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter requesting access to the Donington Inner Circuit for high-speed testing. | ||
| View original record | Radiators 1322 Em/Ed.5/CH.4.4.40. 4th April 1940. Mr. F. Craner, Craner's Garage, London Road, DERBY. Dear Sir, We are very anxious to carry out some high speed tests on the Donington Inner Circuit in… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from Donington Park Motor Race Track regarding permission for track use, pending military commanding officer approval. | ||
| View original record | Rm | Edwards 1322. DONINGTON PARK MOTOR RACE COURSE TELEPHONE 63 CASTLE DONINGTON All inquiries and communications to : The CLERK of COURSE COPPICE HOUSE CASTLE DONINGTON NR. DERBY April 8th 1940… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from Donington Park Motor Race Track regarding permission to use the track. | ||
| View original record | Rm | Edwards 1322. DONINGTON PARK MOTOR RACE COURSE TELEPHONE 63 CASTLE DONINGTON All inquiries and communications to: THE CLERK OF COURSE COPPICE HOUSE CASTLE DONINGTON NR. DERBY April 8th 1940… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to Craner's Garage Ltd. acknowledging a delay to await a decision from headquarters. | ||
| View original record | Radiators 1322 Rm/Ed.4/GH.10.4.40. 10th April 1940. F. G. Craner Esq., Craner's Garage Ltd., London Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 8th April. We quite agree that it would… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter to Craner's Garage Ltd. suggesting a suitable time for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | V/c radiators 1322 Rm/Ed.S/GH.18.4.40. 18th April 1940. F. G. Craner Esq., Craner's Garage Ltd., London Road, DERBY. Dear Sir, Many thanks for yours of the 16th instant. We note your remarks and… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter concerning the arrangement of track usage at Donington Park Motor Race Course. | ||
| View original record | DONINGTON PARK MOTOR RACE COURSE TELEPHONE 63 CASTLE DONINGTON All enquiries and communications to : THE CLERK OF COURSE COPPICE HOUSE CASTLE DONINGTON NR. DERBY April 16th 1940 Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter of thanks to Messrs. Craner's Garage Ltd. for the use of their track. | ||
| View original record | Radiators 1322 Rm/Ed.5/GH.30.4.40. 30th April 1940. F. G. Craner Esq., Messrs. Craner's Garage Ltd., London Road, DERBY. Dear Sir, We should like to express our thanks for the trouble which you have… | ||
| scan0057 | Engineering test procedure for skid pad testing. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 51. Skid Pan File 1322 SCHEDULE No. 206 VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED SHEET No. 1 ENGINEERING TEST PROCEDURE CHASSIS SECTION SUBJECT SKID PAD TEST PROCEDURE. (a) Transit Theodolite. (b) Theodolite… | ||
| scan0058 | Continued procedure for conducting a chassis skid pad test, covering steering ratio, theodolite setup, and sighting aids. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 51. VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED SCHEDULE No. 216 SHEET No. 2 ENGINEERING TEST PROCEDURE CHASSIS SECTION SUBJECT SKID PAD TEST PROCEDURE (Contd). PLOTTING CURVE OF STEERING RATIO PAGE 10. The car is… | ||
| scan0059 | Continued engineering test procedure for skid pad testing on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 51. VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED SCHEDULE No. 216 SHEET No. 3. ENGINEERING TEST PROCEDURE CHASSIS SECTION SUBJECT SKID PAD TEST PROCEDURE (Contd). PREPARING FOR TEST RUN. Record the weight of the car… | ||
| scan0060 | Engineering test procedure outlining the method for conducting a skid pad test on a chassis and analyzing the collected data. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 51. VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED ENGINEERING TEST PROCEDURE CHASSIS SCHEDULE No. H.1. SHEET No. 4. Handwritten: 2/6 SUBJECT SKID PAD TEST PROCEDURE ( Contd.) As it is very difficult to read the… | ||
| scan0061 | Engineering test procedure for a skid pad test on the chassis, detailing side thrust calculations and plotting results. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 51. 216 VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED SCHEDULE No. H1 SHEET No. 5 ENGINEERING TEST PROCEDURE CHASSIS SECTION SUBJECT Skid Pad Test Procedure ( Continued. SIDE THRUST. Side thrust would be directly… | ||
| scan0062 | Photograph displaying various dis-assembled mechanical components, including measurement dials, a curved bar, and fasteners. | ||
| View original record | 216 Schedule XI Sheet 6. | ||
| scan0063 | Front view of a car fitted with a wide test rig, with two occupants. | ||
| View original record | B.T.M 37 Schedule II. Sheet 7 2/6 | ||
| scan0064 | View of the rear passenger compartment with a theodolite mounted for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | Schedule No. Sheet 8. 3/6 | ||
| scan0065 | Photograph of a saloon test car from a rear three-quarter angle, with technical apparatus attached to the front wheel. | ||
| View original record | Schedule No. 2/6 Sheet 9 BTM 37 | ||
| scan0066 | Graph plotting the steering ratio against steering wheel movement for a limousine's re-circulatory ball steering box. | ||
| View original record | BMJ 631 LIMOUSINE RE-CIRCULATORY BALL STEERING BOX STEERING RATIO STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT 40 30 20 10 LEFT TURNS RIGHT TURNS STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION O/S RATIO N/S RATIO OVERALL RATIO 60 120 180 240… | ||
| scan0067 | Graph of various vehicle angles versus lateral acceleration during a right-hand turn. | ||
| View original record | GY 3682 SCHEDULE H.I. SHEET 11 R.H. TURN TORSION ROD SET UP CORRECT AS TO WEIGHT AND STANDING HEIGHT BY WINDING UP STABILISER WEIGHT DIFFERENTIALS: N.S.F +16 O.S.R +60 STEERING WHEEL ANGLE STEERING… | ||
| scan0068 | Graph plotting vehicle dynamics including various angles against lateral acceleration and speed during a left-hand turn. | ||
| View original record | GY. 3682 SCHEDULE H1. SHEET 12 L.H. TURN TORSION ROD SET UP CORRECT AS TO WEIGHT AND STANDING HEIGHT BY WINDING UP STABILISER WEIGHT DIFFERENTIALS: N.S.F +16 O.S.R +60 STEERING WHEEL ANGLE STEERING… | ||
| scan0069 | Diagram illustrating the calculation of front slip angle using steering, Ackermann, and attitude angles. | ||
| View original record | 216 Schedule N. Sheet 13. Z - Steering Angle found from test. X - Ackermann Angle Tan X = W.b. / Radius. A - Attitude Angle read by Theodolite. ø - Front Slip Angle ø = Z + A - X W.b. z X ø A 90°… | ||
| scan0070 | Graph plotting the percentage of G-force against speed on a 108ft radius skid pad. | ||
| View original record | SCHEDULE H.1. SHEET 14 % OF G. v SPEED ON 108 FT. RADIUS CIRCLE OF SKID PAD % OF G % OF G. ACCELERATION. SPEED - MILES PER HOUR 5-10-40 | ||
| scan0071 | Procedure for claiming compensation for air raid damage to a skid pan. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten in red circle: RM] Rm. Copy to EJJ. Wn/GRH7/RS.10.3.41. Air Raid Damage to Skid Pan. Rm14/ML.8.3.41. Buildings and immovable property, such as the skid pan, cannot be insured against… | ||
| scan0072 | Reporting air raid damage to an experimental skid pan. | ||
| View original record | 1822 To Wn. from Rm. Rm.2/ET.13.3.41. AIR RAID DAMAGE TO SKID PAN. This piece of experimental apparatus was damaged in a raid which took place early in February. The damage was due to a high explosive… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting further details about air raid damage to a skid pan for a War Damage Compensation claim. | ||
| View original record | RM. [Handwritten in blue] 1322 [Handwritten in red] EJJ. copy to RM. Wn/GRH3/RS.20.3.41. Air Raid Damage to Skid Pan. Wn/GRH7/RS.10.3.41. Rm has informed us that the damage to the skid pan occurred… | ||
| scan0074 | Air raid damage to the skid pan at Sinfin, with proposed repairs and costs. | ||
| View original record | Wn. from EJJ. c. to RM. 1322 EJJL/M. 26.3.41. Air Raid Damage to Skid Pan, Sinfin. Wn/GRH3/RS.20.3.41. We are in receipt of your memo ref. above, regarding air raid damage to skid pan, and below give… | ||
| scan0075 | Request for a small box spanner for a 14mm Bentley plug. | ||
| View original record | 1320 By. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.3/KT. 2.5.33. BOX SPANNER FOR BENTLEY. We need a small box spanner for the Bentley 14 mm. plug. There is not much room between the plugs and the induction pipe, and a… | ||
| scan0076 | The specifications for feeler gauges and tool marking for the 3½ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1320 To By. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/KT.4. 7.33. c. By/HEB. 3½ Litre Bentley. We are in agreement with your suggestions for feeler gauges for this car, viz: .002", .003", .004", .010", .018" (Distributor… | ||
| scan0077 | Updated tool kit components for the Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Lid. 1326 BY/HEB11/M.7.7.33. BENTLEY CHASSIS. RE TOOL KIT - SEC:7400. We have now compiled an L.O.P. for the Tool Kit for this Chassis together with certain new Spanners, we attach two Blue… | ||
| scan0078 | Weight-saving design for a wheel nut spanner for R.W. Wheels on a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 132b To BY. from E/JNR. c Roy. Hs. E/JNR.9/HP.14.7.33. R.W. Wheels for Bentley Car. We send you herewith: LeC.3572 showing the spanner for the wheel nuts. The model we saw this morning from R.W. was… | ||
| scan0079 | Requesting a recommendation for a hammer to tighten Rudge Whitworth wheel nuts for Bentley Tools. | ||
| View original record | v 1326 L/H To Hs/Lid. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.27.7.33. re Bentley Tools. We should like to know your recommendation for the hammer for tightening the Rudge Whitworth wheel nuts. We imagine the rubber… | ||
| scan0080 | Ideal hammer for tightening Bentley wheel nuts, suggesting a new heavier rubber mallet. | ||
| View original record | 1326. To E/JNR. from Hs/Lid. c. ROY. Hs/Lid.21/KT.3.8.33. re. BENTLEY TOOLS. We are in agreement with you with regard to the hammer for tightening the Bentley wheel nuts. The copper hammer is too… | ||
| scan0081 | Inquiry about the position of jacks for the Bentley 3.5 Litre car. | ||
| View original record | 1326 S/W. C8/D14.8.33 Re: Bentley 3½ Litre - Tools With reference to your Hs/Lid8/KT.14.6.33, will you please let me know what is the present position of jacks for the Bentley car? C. LID See me H/S | ||
| scan0082 | Query regarding the status of jacks for the Bentley 3 1/2 litre tools. | ||
| View original record | 1326 S/W. .C1/D24.8.33 Re: Bentley 3 1/2 litre - Tools With reference to my C8/D14.8.33 and your Hs/Lid8/KT.14.6.33, could you now kindly let me know what is the position in regard to these jacks? C. | ||
| scan0083 | The testing of Millenium jacking pads for the Bentley 3½ Litre car. | ||
| View original record | 1326 W/S. To C. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/KT. 28.8.33. Re. BENTLEY 3½ LITRE - TOOLS. In reply to C8/D14.8.33. and C1/D24.8.33. we have obtained three alternative types of Millenium Jacking pads for test,… | ||
| scan0084 | Suggestion for the design of jacking pads on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To Hs. from E. E.4/HP. 30.8.33. c. Wor. C. By. Da. re Jacking Pads on Bentley. With reference to the above, I feel that any addition to the outside of the spring such as the fitting made by Lake… | ||
| scan0085 | Alternative hammer designs for Bentley wheel hubs. | ||
| View original record | LID (handwritten) 1326 (handwritten) To H.H.C. from E. E.3/HP.1.9.33. c.c. Mr. Ha. Mr. Hey. ~~Mr. W. Mr. Hs/Lid.~~ Bentley Hammer for Wheel Hubs. ========================= We are anticipating… | ||
| scan0086 | Trial of different types of hammers for Bentley wheel hubs. | ||
| View original record | Y 1326 To AHO. from E. E.3/HP.1.9.33. --- c. Wer. Hs. By. Roy. Mr. EP. Ms/Lid. --- Bentley Hammer for Wheel Hubs. --- We are anticipating receiving a sample Moseley hammer, similar to what we use on… | ||
| scan0087 | Correcting the name 'Moseley' to 'Spencer Moulton' regarding the Bentley Hammer for Wheel Hubs. | ||
| View original record | 1326- To RHO. from E. c. Wer. Hs. By. MX. EH. Hs/Ltd. E.3/HP.5.9.33. Bentley Hammer for Wheel Hubs. Please note the word "Moseley" referred to in our memo E.3/HP.1.9.33 should be corrected to read… | ||
| scan0088 | Design and manufacture of an improved haft for a Bentley Wheel Hammer. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To RHC. from E/JNR. E/JNR.7/HP.8.9.33. c. Hs. By. Sft. LID Bentley Wheel Hammer. We send you herewith blueprint: Lec.3595 shewing an improved haft for the hammer. Will you please make up the… | ||
| scan0089 | Bensport rear jacking pads and a modified jack head. | ||
| View original record | X132B To BY. from Da. LID Da.1/HP.12.9.33. C. Mr. E. Hs. Bensport - Rear Jacking Pads Herewith is N. Sch. 3820, shewing a jacking pad attached to the rear springs inside the gaiter, and projecting… | ||
| scan0090 | Alternative position for the jack pad on the rear spring. | ||
| View original record | X32B To BY. from Da. c.F. Hs. Da.3/HP.14.9.33. Jack Pad on Rear Spring - B.4. As there seems to be some difference of opinion in Experimental Department as to the best position for the Jack Pad, we… | ||
| scan0091 | Design of a spanner and hammer for Rudge Whitworth Wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To Hs. from E. c. Sft. ROY. E.2/HP.14.9.33. re Tools for Rudge Whitworth Wheels. We are anxious to get the spanner and hammer settled up for the Rudge Whitworth wheels. We have left with you a… | ||
| scan0092 | Drawing of a spanner for a wheel nut, specifically for Bensport. | ||
| View original record | LEC 3572 ROLLS ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM JUL 27 1933 DERBY. FOR WHEEL NUT SEE LEC 3586. WHEN THE SPANNER IS ROTATED TO TAKE UP THE SLACK ON THE OCTAGON NUT, THE SLOPING FACINGS SHOULD BED SQUARELY ON… | ||
| scan0093 | Suitability of a sample hammer and spanner for Rudge Whitworth wheels. | ||
| View original record | 132b To E. from Hs/Ltd. c.c. By. c.c. Sft. c.c. Roy. Hs/Ltd/3/KT.15.9.33. TOOLS FOR RUDGE WHITWORTH WHEELS. R.12/HT.14.9.33. Hammer. We have examined the sample hammer - LeC.3595. This is quite nice… | ||
| scan0094 | Delayed production and sourcing of hammers for Rudge-Whitworth Bentley Wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To E. from ROY. c. to Dr. c. to Hs. c. to SFT. ----------------- ROY1/MG2.10.33 ----------------- Some three weeks ago E and Hs/Lid agreed we should standardise a steel-shafted, steel-headed… | ||
| scan0095 | Arrangement of tools under the bonnet of a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To WOR. from E. C.C. Hs. Ev. NV. Mr. EP. Hn. LID 132b E.7/HP.6.10.33. re Tools on Bentley. We are getting EV. to look into the question of arranging the Bentley tools under the bonnet. It is obvious… | ||
| scan0096 | Arrangement of tools under the bonnet for a Bentley, referencing several blueprint schemes. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 1326 To E.V. from E. E.1/HP.20.10.33. | ||
| scan0097 | More secure method for stowing the Bentley wheel hammer under the bonnet. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To EV. from E. E.2/HP.21.10.33. c. Mr. G. Hs. By. LID re Tools under Bonnet. Bentley. Further to our memo E.1/HP.20.10.33 we find we gave you the wrong number for the Bentley scheme. It should… | ||
| scan0098 | Sample Bentley wheel spanner and a delivery misunderstanding. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Lid. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.7.11.33. re Bentley Wheel Spanner. Will you please say if the sample spanner herewith is suitable. Owing to some misunderstanding 160 of these have been delivered. As… | ||
| scan0099 | Placement of road tools under the bonnet for a Bentley B.23-AE streamlined chassis. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. ) from E.V. BY. ) c. Sg. Wor. Hs. EV.1/HP.10.11.33. Handwritten: 1326 Handwritten: LID See me HS Bentley Road Tools. On chassis B.23-AE streamlined Bentley we arranged for Messrs. Park Ward &… | ||
| scan0100 | Trial and acceptance of a batch of Bentley wheel spanners. | ||
| View original record | To E/JNR. 1326 Hs/Lid.9/KT.11.11.33. re: BENTLEY WHEEL SPANNER. E/JNR1/HP7.11.33. We have tried this wheel spanner. It does its job, but it has of course the same defects as the spanner tried prior to… | ||
| scan0101 | Placement of Bentley road tools to avoid them overheating from the exhaust. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To Ev. from Ha/Lid. c. Sg. Wor. c. E. By. Ha/Lid.14/KT.16.11.33. BENTLEY ROAD TOOLS. Ev.1/HP.10.11.33. We have had no experience with tools carried under the bonnet, but we can quite believe that… | ||
| scan0102 | Storage location for Bentley road tools, warning they may overheat if kept under the bonnet. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Lid. To Ev. from Hs/Lid. c. Sg. Wor. c. E. By. Y+326 Hs/Lid.14/KT.16.11.33. BENTLEY ROAD TOOLS. Ev.1/HP.10.11.33. We have had no experience with tools carried under the bonnet, but we can quite… | ||
| scan0103 | The fitting of jacking pads to Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y 1326 Copy. Sg1/E.17.11.33. To BY. from Sg. Copy to Cx. re Bentley Chassis Jacking Pads. ----------------- I am in receipt of By.15/N.16.11.33, and all seems clear as regards future Bentley chassis… | ||
| scan0104 | Standardisation of parts for jacking pads on rear springs. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (SH) (52674, 16-10-33) BM. 3/262/6. X 243 COMPLETED 24.11.33 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 2.11.33. X No. 243. Drawing No. Sch. No. 3823. Part List Description of Parts. JACKING PADS… | ||
| scan0105 | Standardisation of tool placement under the bonnet for Bentley and Rolls-Royce models. | ||
| View original record | 1326 LID TO E..........FROM EV. c. to By. Hs. Hn. EV2/IH.25.11.33. TOOLS UNDER BONNET. -------- You will remember that we have fitted the tools under the bonnet on the Streamline Bentley on the lines… | ||
| scan0106 | Overheating of under-bonnet tools and suggesting alternative storage locations. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To EV. from Hs/Lid. c.c. Eg. Wox. c.c. E. Hy. c.c. JH. Hs/Lid.7/RT.2.12.33. BENTLEY ROAD TOOLS. The tools under the bonnet on the streamlined Bentley definitely become too hot to handle after a… | ||
| scan0107 | Fitting jacking pads to the first 15 Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | D/BP Hs. Mx. X B326 BY/Mtn7/N.2.12.33. Re: Bentley Chassis Jacking Pads. ----------------------------- We attach hereto copy of memo Sgl/E.17.11.33, relating to fitting Jacking pads to the first 15… | ||
| scan0108 | Optimal placement of road tools under the bonnet for Bentley and R-R cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. -> HSL/id. c. to Wor.Sg, c. " F.BY c. " Hn.EV. 1326 Cx3/KW5.12.33. BENTLEY ROAD TOOLS. Hs/Lid.7/KT21233. With regard to paragraph 3 of the above memo, we do not think there is very much in… | ||
| scan0109 | Alternative tool storage locations to avoid keeping them under the bonnet. | ||
| View original record | COPY W/S. To Cx. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. Bn. Ev. Re. Tools under the bonnet on 40/50, 20/25 and Bentley. We heartily agree with the sentiments you have expressed in your memo. Cx.20/KW.30.1.34… | ||
| scan0110 | Requesting alterations to box spanners for a Bentley Tool Kit. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. F826 Hs/GWH.2/KW.18.2.35. Re Bentley Tool Kit. Will you please have the following box spanners altered in length and obtain one set for us :- ½" x 7/16" F.9812 (3.750 length). 7BA & 5BA F.9840… | ||
| scan0111 | Highlighting the problem of storing large Dunlop jacks loose in the passenger compartment of experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Ev. 11320 Hs/FD. 9/KW.1.3.35. Chassis Tool Kits - Wheel Changing Section. We are still obliged to carry our large Dunlop Jacks loose in the rear passenger compartment on experimental cars.… | ||
| scan0112 | Investigation into supplying an integrated tool box in the dashboard for the Spectre Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 132-6 SECRET. Handwritten: F. Dodd Handwritten: We must fix up tools ourselves Handwritten Signature: Rm To Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Hs. By. C. LA. EV. Spectre Chassis - Tool Box in Dash. We have made… | ||
| scan0113 | Lack of space for tool accommodation under the bonnet of a Spectre Chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To E. from Sg. re Spectre Chassis - Tool Copy to Wor.Hs. Box in Dash. BY.G.La.EVz Thanks for E.1/IP.2.3.35. I am sorry to note that we cannot have tool accommodation under the bonnet in the… | ||
| scan0114 | Weight reduction recommendations for the Bentley tool kit. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to Nor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Bn. 41326 Hs/GMR.9/KW.5.3.35. Bentley Tool Kit. We have gone over the whole of the Bentley tool kit with a view to saving weight and cutting out unnecessary… | ||
| scan0115 | Weight savings achieved and proposed for tool kit items like box spanners and a Dunlop jack. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/GWH.9/KW.5.3.35. ITEM | PRESENT WEIGHT | LIGHTENED WEIGHT | DECREASE | % DECREASE ---|---|---|---|--- Set of Box Spanners shortened by 1" in length. 1 x 7/16" BHA x 7BA. 1BA x s. 5/16" x 3/8".… | ||
| scan0116 | Proposals to revise the Bentley tool kit to save weight and lighten the Dunlop jack. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/GWH. c. to Sg. Wor. c. " E. BY. c. " Bn. Rm 1326 Bs1/KW18.3.35. Bentley Tool Kit. Hs/GWH.9/KW 5.3.35. We have considered your proposals for revising the Bentley tool kit with a view to saving… | ||
| scan0117 | Proposed weight savings for the Bentley Tool Kit, specifically the wheel spanner and hammer. | ||
| View original record | Rim 7326 To Hs. from E. c. Sg. Wor. By. Bn. Hs/GWH. Bs. re Bentley Tool Kit. Referring to your memo Hs/GWH.9/KW.5.3.35, it is noted that the proposed saving on the tool kit amounts to 3 lbs 12 ozs. on… | ||
| scan0118 | Proposed saving on the Bentley Tool Kit, referencing previous designs for the wheel spanner and hammer. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c.c. Mr. Dy. Mr. HS/GWH. LS. re Bentley Tool Kit. Referring to your memo No CWH.9/KW.5.3.35, it is noted that the proposed saving on the tool kit amounts to 3 lbs 12 ozs. on a total of… | ||
| scan0119 | Inquiry for further information about the lightened Dunlop jack for the Bentley Tool Kit. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/GWH. c. to Sg. Wer. c. " E. BY. c. " Bn. Handwritten: V1326 Bentley Tool Kit. Cx8/KW26.4.35. Reference Hs/GWH.9/KW5.3.35(last paragraph) and Bsl/KW18.3.35, can you please give us any further… | ||
| scan0120 | Inquiry regarding the implementation date for the revised Bentley tool kit scheme. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1320 F Series S/W. Hs/GWH. c. to Wor. c. " Sg. c. " E. c. " BY. c. " Bn. Bentley Tool Kit. Cx4/KW15.5.35. Dictated 14.5.35. With reference to Bs1/KW18.3.35, can you now please tell us when the… | ||
| scan0121 | Introduction of a revised Bentley tool kit for the 'F' series and the rejection of a lightened jack. | ||
| View original record | W/S. (CX). C. Sg. C. Hore. C. Ep. C. Hs. C. Rn. X 1326 BY/Cgh.13/G.16.5.35. BENTLEY TOOL KIT. With reference to Cx.4/KW.15.5.35. the revised Bentley tool kit is being introduced on the 1st. chassis in… | ||
| scan0122 | The introduction of a revised Bentley Tool Kit for the 'F' series. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. c. to HOx. c. to GML. c. to L. c. to By. c. to Bn. 132G Ha/Rm.G/KW.22.5.35. Bentley Tool Kit. Replying to Cx.4/KW.15.5.35. The revised Bentley Tool Kit will be brought in on 'F'… | ||
| scan0123 | Design of double-ended jaw spanners for car tool kits. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To BY. from E. c. Hs. E/Pen. E.1/HP.11.9.35. re Rolls-Royce Spanners. When the reversion took place to double ended jaw spanners for car tool kits in the beginning of 1932, we went back to… | ||
| scan0124 | The four different spanner sizes required for the rear axle of the Phantom III and the proposed deletion of a specific key. | ||
| View original record | 1326 To E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Hs/FD.8/KW.5.2.36. Tools for Phantom III. Referring to your memo. E/Ev.6/WN.30.1.36. re tools for the Ph.III, we would draw your attention to the fact that 4 spanner… | ||
| scan0125 | Request to include a specific tappet spanner in the tool kits for Phantom III & 25 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | To By. 1326 Hs/FD.27/KW.5.3.36. Ph.III & 25 HP. Tool Kits. We shall require a tappet spanner of the square key pattern for the tool kits of the above 2 cars. The spanner F.79087 used previously on… | ||
| scan0126 | The inclusion of a .015' feeler gauge in the tool kits for the 4¼ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1326 EP. c. Hs/Wst. c. Hp. c. JLH. c. FW/MW. BY/Cgh.6/G.9.3.36. 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY - TOOL KITS. With reference to EP.5/MH.25.2.36. we are arranging for a feeler gauge .015" thick to be provided, and… | ||
| scan0127 | Removal of the Schrader Universal pump connection from tool kits to reduce chassis costs. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD. Any objections to this Hs. c. Sg. Wor. By. E/Lid.1/HP.3.4.36m Chassis Costs. We find that we issue with the tool kits on all our cars an item described as a Schrader Universal pump… | ||
| scan0128 | Recommendation to remove the Schrader Universal pump connection from all tool kits as it is deemed unnecessary. | ||
| View original record | X 1326 To E. c.c. to GE. c.c. to ROR. c.c. to Hy. HA/FD.7/JH.8.4.36. Re Chassis Costs. E/Iid.1/HP.8.4.36. With regard to the Schrader Universal pump connection supplied in all tools kits, the price of… | ||
| scan0129 | Instructing the removal of the Schrader Universal Pump Connection from spares equipment once stock is depleted. | ||
| View original record | X 132 b DY. c.c. Ser. Wor. Hs. E/Lid.1/HP.15.4.36. Schrader Universal Pump Connection. Referring to E/Lid.1/HP.3.4.36 and Hs/FD.7/JH. 8.4.36, will you kindly arrange to delete the above item from the… | ||
| scan0130 | Removing the distributor cam on Bentley and 20/25 HP cars, warning against bending the spindle by using a screwdriver. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to E. c. to Mx. c. to Hd. c. to K. c. to P. (Sp.) X 1326 Hs/Rm.12/KW.12.6.36. Removing Distributor Cam on Bentley and 20/25 HP. Cars. As we have previously pointed out, if this cam is… | ||
| scan0131 | Removal of the distributor cam on Bentley and 25/30HP cars and clarifying the number of cam extractors available. | ||
| View original record | x1326 Rm [crossed out] BY [crossed out] Hd. [crossed out] C.T.S. The information you gave me seems to be totally inaccurate Dm. from Mx. Mx5/T17.6.36 Removing Distributor Cam on Bentley and 25/30HP… | ||
| scan0132 | Instructions for a flexible petrol can nozzle for Phantom III and Bentley chassis tool kits. | ||
| View original record | BY/HEB12/W.3.2.37. [redacted text] 1326 PHANTOM III. & BENTLEY CHASSIS. SPANNERS & TOOLS SEC:7400. To facilitate pouring petrol into the Outside type of Tank Filler, from a Petrol Can, Rm/JBD., has… | ||
| scan0133 | Throttle body distortion in a 4.25-litre Bentley, potentially caused by non-standard spanners and washer design. | ||
| View original record | HS. from Rm/GWH. c. Rm. Kingsbury. 8.6.37. I am reporting this matter, but leave it entirely with you as to whether any action should be taken. It has been the principle of R.R. to use standard length… | ||
| scan0134 | Blueprint of a throttle flange joint for 4 1/4 Litre and 3 1/2 Litre engines. | ||
| View original record | 19 4 1/4 LITRE. 3/8" STUDS & NUTS. THESE ENDS ARE SQUASHED IN. 3 1/2 LITRE. 5/16" STUDS & NUTS. THROTTLE FLANGE JOINT. | ||
| scan0135 | Proposed list of tools and prices for the Bentley 50 tool kit. | ||
| View original record | 1326 843 To Rm. Rm/FD.10/JH.6.12.37. PROPOSED TOOL KIT FOR BENTLEY 50. £. S. D. S. Hydraulic Jack. 1 5 0 Spanner for hub. 5 0 Tyre Pump 4 6 K.4821 Taper pin. } FB.760 Half for hammer head } Steel… | ||
| scan0136 | Priced list of various spanners, bars, and tools. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FD.10/JH.6.12.37. FB.560. Jaw Spanner FB.2351 " " FB. 2352 " " FB.558 " " E.7342 Tommy Bar E.7658 " " E.9048 " " E.12645 " " E.79087 Tappet spanner Valve spring removing takle £.s d. 6½ 1 2½ 10… | ||
| scan0137 | Cost savings on the standard Bentley tool kit and spares by omitting or changing certain items. | ||
| View original record | 843 SAVING ON STANDARD BENTLEY TOOL KIT AND SPARES. £. s. d. Spanner for air silencer coupling. 11 11/16 Jaw spanner 1 8 3/4 Oil Syringe 1 6 Feeler gauges - certain Feelers not required. 1 3 Petrol… | ||
| scan0138 | List of tools to form the Wraith tool kit. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/FD. 1326 Rm/FD.10/JH.3.2.38. WRAITH TOOL KIT. Herewith a list of tools which we consider necessary to form the Wraith tool kit. Piece No. Description. Qty. F.61016. Jaw Spanner. 1.… | ||
| scan0139 | Requesting an order for six sets of spanners and tools for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CAN c. Roy/Ms. [struck through] c. RHC [struck through] c. HPS. [struck through] c. Rm/Grys. 132b BY/HEB.4/WB.9.2.38. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 sets. SPANNERS AND TOOLS - SEC : 7400. In accordance… | ||
| scan0140 | Method for housing tool kits on the new Bentley S.B.J. body. | ||
| View original record | 1320 To By. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Park Wards - London. Rm/FD.24/JH.20.9.38. re Tool kits. Attached are 2 photographs showing the method we have used to house the tools on the new Bentley body S.B.J.,… | ||
| scan0141 | Photograph of a car's rear, featuring a boot lid that folds down into a luggage rack. | ||
| View original record | ", | ||
| scan0142 | Rear view of a saloon car showing the open boot lid with an integrated toolkit. | ||
| View original record | ", | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the method for housing tool kits. | ||
| View original record | 1432b PARK, WARD & CO. LTD. COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 2595 (8 LINES)… | ||
| scan0144 | List of tools deleted from the Bentley V standard tool kit. | ||
| View original record | 8 1326. BENTLEY V TOOL KIT. TOOLS DELETED FROM BENTLEY STANDARD TOOL KIT. FB.2788. Petrol nozzle. 520/3812 Adjustable spanner. EB.2919 Spanner air silr. coupling. Kismet tyres gauge - 1.8 1/2 was… | ||
| scan0145 | List of tools to be carried in the Bentley V car. | ||
| View original record | 1326. Rm/FD. from Rm/Hlm. Rm/Hlm.1/JH.5.4.39. BENTLEY V. Tools to be carried in car. F.61016. - Jaw Spanner 3/8" x 5/16". F.61015. - Jaw Spanner 1/4" x 7/16". F.6372 - Jaw Spanner 2.B.A. x 5.B.A.… | ||
| scan0146 | List of tools and spares for garage use for the Bentley V model, including spares for spring gaiters. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. from Rm/Hlm. Rm/Hlm.1/JH.5.4.39. BENTLEY V. TOOLS AND SPARES FOR GARAGE USE. FB.1928. 'Kinsman' pump. 520/3752 Tyre levers. F.82659 Oil syringe. 520/3732 Autolub grease gun No.5.A. 520/3770… | ||
| scan0147 | Covering note for a proposed list of tools and spares for the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 1326. TO By. Rm/FD.8/JH.26.6.39. Attached is a list of tools and spares as proposed for Bentley V. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0148 | Rationalisation of tool kits for different car models. | ||
| View original record | 1326. To Ev. from Rm. c. Jnr. c. Sr. c. Hd. Rm.4/MH.22.1.40. TOOL KITS. Now is the time to rationalise tool kits. What we are after is a minimum kit for the average purchaser of our £750 2-litre model… | ||
| scan0149 | Proposal for a revised car tool kit for various models, including a list of discarded tools and specific spanner alterations. | ||
| View original record | CAR TOOL KITS. We herewith submit a revised tool kit for the Bentley V, 60, 80, Ripple etc., we also attach a list of discarded tools. Having carefully gone into the kit question from an… | ||
| scan0150 | Special tool for the Silver Ghost chassis and attached lists for tool kits and spares. | ||
| View original record | -2- For this job another special tool is required but not at present provided, i.e. a flat piece of steel to lock two tappets together. A similar tool used to be included with the side valve Silver… | ||
| scan0151 | Suggested tool kit list with part numbers and notes on required changes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD.5/MH.22.1.40. SUGGESTED TOOL KIT. Jaw Spanners. F.61016 5/16" x 3/8" F.61015 7/16" x 1/2" - 1/4" single ended - new spanner required. E.79087 Tappet adjusting rocker arm. - Flat piece of steel… | ||
| scan0152 | List of discarded tools, spares, and accessories. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD.5/MH.22.1.40. TOOLS DISCARDED. Jaw Spanners. F.6372 2.B.A. x 5.B.A. F.9799 ¼" x 1.B.A. F.9881 3.B.A. x ¼". FB.2190 11/16". Box Spanners. FB.2055 7.B.A. x 5.B.A. FB.2058 3.B.A. x 2.B.A. FB.2054… | ||
| scan0153 | List of parts included in the Continental Spares Kit. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD.5/MH.22.1.40. CONTINENTAL SPARES KIT. (1) Cylinder head gasket. (2) Inlet and Exhaust valve springs. (3) Distributor contact breaker arm. (4) Petrol pump. (5) Fan belt. (6) Spare light bulbs.… | ||
| scan0154 | Requesting an inquiry to Armstrong, Stevens & Son regarding the supply of various spanners. | ||
| View original record | 1326 Les. o. G/JWH. Rm/FD.23./ML.4.3.40. Will you please write to Messrs. Armstrong, Stevens & Son. Willenhall, Staffs. and find out the position with regard to spanners. We should like, if possible:-… | ||
| scan0155 | The storage of road tools in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | 1326 Rm/FD from Rm. Rm.7/ML.5.4.40. ROAD TOOLS - EXPERIMENTAL CARS. Almost invariably when we open the boot of Experimental cars we see a miscellaneous collection of tools,rags and dust in one corner.… | ||
| scan0156 | List of requested inspection tools for the Chassis Section, including itemized costs. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/Wym. Copy Please Rm/Wym.2/SW.11.2.41. 1326 Inspection Tools for Chassis Section. To enable us to carry out a certain amount of inspection work on our cars at Clan Foundry, it is… | ||
| scan0157 | The unsatisfactory progress by Motor Panels Coventry in locating and storing press tools for B.V. bodies. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.2/RH.28.2.41. 1385 PRESS TOOLS FOR B.V. BODIES Since our visit to Motor Panels Coventry, at the end of November last, wooden jigs for B.V. have been collected by us from… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter to Motor Body Panels Ltd. regarding missing, misplaced, and rusting tools for B.V. bodies and requesting information for future production. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG.5/RH. 28th February, 1941. Messrs. Motor Body Panels Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, This confirms our visit to your works on February 22nd. when the question of the storage of tools for B.V. bodies… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter regarding the unsatisfactory condition and storage of tools, emphasizing the need for proper care. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. We wish to emphasize that from our point of view, the general condition and storage of these tools is very unsatisfactory and we feel that you should deal with the matter in such a way… | ||