Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Urgent preparation and selection of a Trials Car for the Paris Show, comparing chassis 21-EX and 1-WJ. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from Wor. RHC Hy. EP. MX. X7960. Wor9/T.26.9.29. Sg. and C. are very keen to have a Trials Car from the Experimental Dept. to be used in Paris during the Show period; they suggest 21-EX.. Will… | ||
| Scan002 | Plans to test a new Trials car in Paris to assess its steering and other features for future development. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hk. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/AD3.10.29. I hope to be in Paris on Friday the 11th. I shall be there until Monday or Tuesday. While I am in Paris I am particularly anxious to try your new Trials car… | ||
| Scan003 | Road test report and feedback on a vehicle's performance improvements following work at the Derby factory. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Worr..from PN. Copy to Hs. MP Sg H. PN.5/WT10.10.29. 1-WJ. In view of the special efforts which you and all concerned have made to improve this car in every possible way during the short time… | ||
| Scan004 | Disagreement on the criticism of steering features and proposing a meeting. | ||
| View original record | -2- There would seem to be a difficulty from time to time in reaching agreement in respect of criticism of these steering features between myself and other technical officials at Derby. I am most… | ||
| Scan005 | Query regarding the usability of the steering handle for engine timing due to the introduction of a low inertia spring drive on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | x7960 S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. PN.8/WT15.10.29. x634 x7960 Low Inertia Spring Drive. "Phantom II". Referring to your Hs/TSM5/AD12.10.29 is it the case that the use of this spring-drive for the… | ||
| Scan006 | Issues with car 21-EX, rendering it unfit for trials, and requesting urgent repairs. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Hs. from PN. PN1/CP24.10.29. re. 21-EX. I am sending this back to you as in its present condition it is unfit for Trials purposes. We are very short of cars, and are anxious that this car… | ||
| Scan007 | Arranging experiments to be carried out on Chassis 99-FH, including one related to the radiator. | ||
| View original record | X.4117. Hs. Stll/RK18.11.29 Re: Chassis 99-FH. I am instructed that it is intended to carry out certain experiments with the above car, and that you will need it at W. to carry out certain jobs for… | ||
| Scan008 | Follow-up request for a reply regarding when a car is wanted and for how long. | ||
| View original record | Hs. (83) 264 X7960. St/25.11.29. 99.FH. Can you please let me have a reply to my Stll/RK18.11.29 in which I asked whether the above car was wanted at once, and how long it will be required. I am… | ||
| Scan009 | Arranging for a car to be sent via a driver for approximately one week's work and its collection. | ||
| View original record | X4117. Hs. 99FH Thank you for your note re above. I accordingly propose to send the car to you by my driver, Giles, on Thursday next. I note that you anticipate wanting it for about a week. I propose… | ||
| Scan010 | Poor condition of demonstration chassis 21-MX, detailing its faults and necessary actions. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to MP. -Or- X79501. PN.2/WT29.11.29. 21-MX. I mentioned this chassis to you yesterday - it has been used recently in connection with Sales work by FBS. and he has written two… | ||
| Scan011 | Memo inquiring about the completion of a job in order to arrange an appointment. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X4117. 99FH. Can you now tell me when you expect to have finished with the above. I am anxious to arrange appointment as soon as ever I can. SS. 6/12/29. [Stamp text: RECEIVED 1929] Dewsbury,… | ||
| Scan012 | Communication to Mr. Strong advising of a delay in car delivery due to difficulties with the anti-corrosion treatment for the cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | X4117. MR. Strong, Dewsbury House, Kelsall, Chester. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.7.12.29. With reference to 99-FH. We have run into difficulties with our anti-corro- sion treatment for the cylinder block which has… | ||
| Scan013 | Squeaking springs on a Phantom II Trials car due to improper greasing at the works. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.4/MJ.7.12.29. X7960. x7410 X7960. PHANTOM 11 SPRINGING. The following observation occurs in a memo we have had from Ps. complaining of the springing of his Trials car. "Before… | ||
| Scan014 | Unsatisfactory features on car 21-EX and the proposal to keep it for modifications to the crankshaft, steering and suspension. | ||
| View original record | X7960 To C. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sn. Hs/Rm. 2/MJ.9.12.29. 21-EX. There are a number of features on this car with which we are not altogether satisfied. We are thinking of putting a new crankshaft in the… | ||
| Scan015 | Dissatisfaction with features on a car and the need to send it to Spain. | ||
| View original record | x7960 S/W C6/C10.12.29 Re 21-EX. Hs/Rm2/MJ9.12.29 I note there are a number of features on this car with which you are not altogether satisfied. We would like it as soon as possible, because we want… | ||
| Scan016 | Complaint regarding the unexpected extended time a car was kept at the works for radiator trials. | ||
| View original record | X4117. S/W (Hs).... from H. H14/LH11.12.29. 99-FH. - St's Inspection Trials car. I am concerned to learn from St. that if you are successful in returning his car to him on Friday next, he will have… | ||
| Scan017 | Expiring temporary admission permit for a front axle and wheels for chassis 21-EX sent to France. | ||
| View original record | x7950 To "HS" Derby EWP/24/FG.11.12.29 From Stores Department. Paris. Re: CHASSIS 21-EX.-- With reference to the front axle and wheels that were sent over from Derby in case N° 267 and 268 and which… | ||
| Scan018 | The dispatch of a front axle and wheels to the Experimental Dept., Derby. | ||
| View original record | X7950. EWP. Paris. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.16.12. 29. Replying to EWP/24/FG.11.12. 29. Will you please arrange to despatch the front axle and wheels to the Experimental Dept., Derby. Hs. | ||
| Scan019 | Correspondence regarding the shipment of a front axle and two wheels for Chassis 21-EX from Paris to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X7950 To " D " Derby (Copy to Hs) From Paris Stores Dept. Chassis 21-EX With reference to your Hs2/MJ of 16.12.29 kindly note that we are arranging to send you through Hermu Péron & Co by Petite… | ||
| Scan020 | Inquiry regarding the original dispatch of parts for chassis 21 EX. | ||
| View original record | No Are these the parts which were on 21 EX originally or those we sent out afterwards please? HWH 30/7/29 J. Rowswell sent out | ||
| Scan021 | Delaying the road test of vehicle 21-EX due to foggy weather. | ||
| View original record | X7980. To C. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 2/MJ.16.12.29. 21-EX was ready to go on the road today, but it has been so foggy that we have not been able to try it. We are, therefore, holding it up until we can get… | ||
| Scan022 | Advising of a delay in delivering a car to London due to trouble. | ||
| View original record | x 7980. To C. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 3/MJ.17.12.29. 21-EX. We are sorry but we have had trouble with this car. We are making every endeavour to get it right but be do not think that we can get it to… | ||
| Scan023 | Axle noise in car 1-WJ, the replacement of hypoid gears, and a discussion on the effectiveness of Whitmore's Compound lubricant versus ordinary axle oil. | ||
| View original record | PN.3/WT18.12.29. S/W. from PN. Copy to HS. AS. 1-WJ. This car is back in our hands to-day and all appears to be well again with the axle. I understand that a new set of hypoids has been fitted, in… | ||
| Scan024 | Noisy axle complaint due to deteriorated oil, leading to further investigation and testing of alternative oils. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.19.12.29. Y 1-MJ. Replying to PN3/WT.18.12.29. The complaint on the axle of this car was that it had certainly become noisy. When it was dismantled it was found that the teeth… | ||
| Scan025 | Complaint about poor springing control and ride comfort in car 29-WJ, with instructions for repair. | ||
| View original record | PN.1/WT19.12.29. S/W. Hs. Copy to Sg. HP. WHr Worr. Oak 29-WJ. This is the car anonymously referred to in Hs2/MJ.14.12.29. The complaint is that the springing control is bad and uncomfortable. There… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter regarding an unresolved axle issue and the ongoing search for alternative rear axle oils. | ||
| View original record | From Wor. Copy to Mr. Hs. Wor22/T.19E.29. 1-WJ. I am in receipt of your PN3/T18.12.29. The reason why we have not been able to let you have particulars of what was wrong with this axle, is because at… | ||
| Scan027 | Brief typed memo chasing a delivery date due to further trouble. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W C13/C19.12.29 Re. 21-EX. Hs/Rm3/MJ17.12.29 I understand that you have since found further trouble and do not think you can even let us have it this week. I would like to know as soon as… | ||
| Scan028 | Analysis of a hypoid axle failure on chassis 1-WJ, due to the separation of Whitmore Compound Oil causing insufficient lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from RHC. c. Hs. [crossed out]C. ON.[/crossed out] [crossed out]C. HL.[/crossed out] RHC1/BE20.12.29. Re: Hypoid Axle taken off Chassis 1-WJ. With reference to the hypoid axle which failed on… | ||
| Scan029 | Testing and potential modification of a car's springing and suspension. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs. re. 29-WJ. Springing. With reference to PN1/WT19.12.29., I was able to try this car on arrival at the Works, and certainly appreciated PN's point that at slow speeds over potholes, the… | ||
| Scan030 | Customer complaints and internal disagreement regarding the springing of the 29-WJ model. | ||
| View original record | Mr. ......from PN. Copy to Mr. Hs. B. PN.2/WT23.12.29. 29-WJ. SPRINGING. Ref. MB.12/H.20.12.29. I have noted the remarks therein and it is rather depressing that in spite of EP. and Hm. considering… | ||
| Scan031 | Investigation into a hypoid axle failure on chassis 1-WJ, attributing it to lubrication issues. | ||
| View original record | Wor THE. c. Hs. c. BY. EP15/H23.12.29. re. HYPOID AXLE FAILURE ON CHASSIS 1-WJ. Further to my EP11/H20.12.29. and my discussion with you on this matter - I have discussed this with the Experimental… | ||
| Scan032 | Fitting of stronger springs to car 29-WJ and the resulting trade-offs in ride comfort. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. Wor. C. SS. C. HS. x7960. EP10/H24.12.29. re. 29-WJ. SPRINGING. We have today arranged for this car to be delivered by road. The driver has instructions to leave the car at Lillie Hall,… | ||
| Scan033 | Rear axle noise on vehicle 1-WJ due to lubricant failure and a request for further diagnostic information. | ||
| View original record | To BM. from Wor. C. to Ss. Hs. EP. YP. Mac. RHO. ML. x7960 Wor2/T.31.12.29. Re 1-WJ. Noise developed in Rear Axle. There is no doubt that the noise which developed in the rear axle of 1-WJ was due to… | ||
| Scan034 | Sir Henry Segrave's feedback on the Trials 1-WJ car, focusing on its semi-sports capabilities and safety. | ||
| View original record | +7960. PN.1/WT3.1.30. S/W. HS....from PN. Copy to Sg. WP. You will doubtless bu interested in reading the copies of a report written by Sir Henry Segrave and a letter to Sg. accompanying it, after he… | ||
| Scan035 | Report discussing vehicle performance issues including radiator 'jellying', vibrations, and braking. | ||
| View original record | -2- I was surprised that Segrave has taken so much notice of the "jellying" of the radiator of this car because although we are all quite aware that a certain amount of this movement takes place, it… | ||
| Scan036 | Overheating, plug trouble, brakes, fuel starvation, and arranging a test drive at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | -3- Yet the point is one of very considerable importance because this trouble of over-heating might quite easily be met with in severe mountaineering. I anticipate that you are quite well aware of… | ||
| Scan037 | Noise development in a rear axle, discussing lubrication and the hypoid gear teeth. | ||
| View original record | x9960. PH.2/MHS.1.30. S/N. ...from PH. Copy to Hg. Hs. By 1-W.J. NOISE DEVELOPED IN REAR AXLE. Your Wor2/T.31.12.29 tends to confirm what I feared had taken place in connection with the breaking down… | ||
| Scan038 | Phantom II riding quality, tyre pressures, and spring bedding issues. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Sèvres P/A "Hs/Rm" ES5/RJ.3/I/30 Re: Phantom II Riding Hs/Rm2/MJ.I/I/30. Thanks for your memo. For a long time I have adopted as standard on all cars fitted with 33 x 6.75 tyres the pressures… | ||
| Scan039 | Sir Henry Segrave's criticisms on engine vibration, plug trouble, and brake performance. | ||
| View original record | To P.N. From H.S. C. to Sg. EP. c. to Hor. We consider Sir Henry Seagrave's criticism very interesting as he has touched on most of the points which we realize we should like to improve. We will take… | ||
| Scan040 | Report discussing vehicle performance issues regarding brakes, chassis, and radiator, particularly for car WJ-1 in relation to Sir Henry Segrave's expectations. | ||
| View original record | -2- We think that if WJ-1 is driven in the manner described by Sir Henry Segrave, it will be found that the brake pedal touches the floor boards which makes the brakes ineffective. CHASSIS. We have… | ||
| Scan041 | Report comparing acceleration with a Hispano, with proposed modifications for a sports car including springs, shock absorbers, tyre pressures, and gear ratios. | ||
| View original record | -3- GENERAL. We admit our snap acceleration is not as good as the Hispano. This is realized, and designs for a new carburetter have been got out. At the same time we are carrying out tests on one of… | ||
| Scan042 | Letter discussing fitting special parts to a car, testing vehicle WJ-1 at Brooklands, and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | -4- it might be considered policy to fit to his car special parts which we think might suit him, and would at the same time obtain for us the necessary experience and criticism without building a… | ||
| Scan043 | Confirming travel plans for road tests and visits to Ricardo's and Hawkers due to the Brooklands track being closed. | ||
| View original record | X x7960. To FN. From Hs. c. to Sg. RP. c. to Wor. Hs.1/MJ. 6.1.30. x5?? x7960 ROAD TESTS ON 12-G4 & 1-WJ. This is to confirm that I shall be in London on Friday. Rg. and myself propose visiting… | ||
| Scan044 | 'PN' to 'Hs' arranging a road test and discussion on car 1-WJ, following criticism from Sir H. Segrave. | ||
| View original record | Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. *7960 PN.2/WTG. 1. 30. Road test on 1-WJ. Referring to your Hsl/MJ6.1.30. Sg. thinks it would be best for you to deal with your Hawkers business during Friday morning, and… | ||
| Scan045 | Sir Henry Seagrave's criticisms of vehicle 1-WJ and modifications for his chassis, 80-WJ. | ||
| View original record | W/S PN. C. Wor. Bs. Hs. 879 EP12/H7.1.30. re. Sir Henry Seagrave's Test of 1-WJ. With reference to your PN1/WT3.1.30. with regard to Sir Henry Seagrave's criticisms on the above, which I have now… | ||
| Scan046 | Note on heavy gearbox oil consumption in Phantom II models, suggesting the cause is oil leakage from the tail end bearing. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Hs I have received the following note from FBS. and should be glad of any remarks. "I find the consumption of gearbox oil in the three Phantom II's I have used is… | ||
| Scan047 | Investigation into a clutch chirp on a trials car, with a recommendation to drill and pin clutch brake push rods. | ||
| View original record | S/W. ..from PN. Copy to Hs. x7960. PN.4/WT10.1.30. In connection with the use of our trials cars 2-WJ xx by FBS. recently, he wrote as follows concerning the clutch :- "There is a nasty chirp, chirp… | ||
| Scan048 | Arranging for a car to be sent for investigation after tests on the Welwyn By-pass revealed extensive 'jellying' of the front frame. | ||
| View original record | x7960, PN.5/WT13.1.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. HO. KP. 1-WJ. Resulting from the tests made by us to-day on the Welwynn By-pass when we found that the "jellying" of the front of the frame… | ||
| Scan049 | Cause and resolution of oil leaks from the No. 2-WJ gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/GWH. c. to HmA. c. to AP. 87960 Hs/GWH.1/WJ.13.1.30. X7960. X7310. RE. LOSS OF OIL FROM NO.2-WJ GEAR BOX. ------------------------- It would seem from the general faults of oil leaks in… | ||
| Scan050 | Trial results for Chassis 25-WJ, focusing on suspension, tyre performance, and the horn. | ||
| View original record | Styres P/W "Hs" x 7760. Psl/RB.13/1/30. Re: Chassis 25-WJ - Paris Trials I am giving you an extract of Hk's Report on the impression he has formed of our Trials car. He says that, although it is… | ||
| Scan051 | Water leak in an aluminium cylinder head caused by tube oxidation. | ||
| View original record | Sèvres P/A 'E'" X 7960 Fsls/RW.13/1/30. Re: Aluminium Cylinder Head Tubes We have noted your Hs/CM5/M.1/1/30. 83-WR (Rogers) has come in with 2 gallons of water in the crankcase, undoubtedly due to a… | ||
| Scan052 | The delivery and urgent return of a Phantom II demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from PN. Copy to C. Ox. x7960 PN.3/WT14.1.30. 1-WJ. London Trials Sedanca. I have arranged for this car to be delivered to you at W. either on Saturday evening or on Sunday, so that it will… | ||
| Scan053 | Proposed new design for the front number-plate bracket on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. FROM EV. x7960 EV1/15.1.30. COPY TO HS. (for C.S.C.) FRONT NUMBER-PLATE BRACKET. PHANTOM 2. +7770 x7960 WE SEND HEREWITH N.Sch.3012. shewing the proposed bracket for supporting the front… | ||
| Scan054 | Difficulties with gear-changing and proposing a free-wheel device. | ||
| View original record | from F.H. Copy to Mr. Hives. Mr. [illegible] GEARBOX. CHANGING & SILENCE. Referring to DA/HBY1/M.15.1.30 gear-changing on Rolls-Royce cars has I think, always been a quite simple and pleasant thing to… | ||
| Scan055 | Discussions with Sir Henry Segrave regarding issues and modifications for his Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to PN. c. to Wor. Handwritten: X7960 (crossed out) Handwritten: X7518, X4518, X9960 Hs.5/MJ.15.1.30. SIR HENRY SEGRAVE. On Monday the 13th., January Sir Henry Segrave lunched with… | ||
| Scan056 | Modifications and supply preferences for Sir Henry Segrave's motor boat engine project. | ||
| View original record | -2- These modifications would consist of - (1) Low inertia crankshaft damper. (2) Modification to brake leverage. (3) Frictional type shock absorbers, all round. Either Arfa or Hartford. (4) Stiffer… | ||
| Scan057 | The issues of a Phantom II test car, including body boom, vibration, and harsh springing, concluding it is unsuitable for demonstration. | ||
| View original record | +7960. EH.1/MT16.1.30. S/H...from P.N. Copy to O.P. Cor. Hm. Hiv. 29-WH. London Trials. Resulting from a run I gave this car yesterday afternoon I have formed the opinion that we should avoid using it… | ||
| Scan058 | Options for a faulty car, either for internal use after repairs or for sale as a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | -2- The car has been sent to Derby at once with a view to steps being taken to improve the various faults where possible. If this can be done to any material extent we hope to use the car in… | ||
| Scan059 | Questioning if the oil loss from a 2-WJ gearbox on the Phantom II should be classified as 'very small'. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Hs.....from PN. Copy to HM. [text struck through] HP [text struck through] GWH [text struck through] PN.3/WT16.1.30. Loss of oil from 2-WJ. gearbox. Referring to Hs/GWH1/MJ13.1.30. in this memo… | ||
| Scan060 | From PN arranging a visit to Derby to discuss 'jellying' issues and test a special chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor...from PN. Copy to Hs. x7960. PN.a/WT16.1.30. As arranged with Hs. I propose being in Derby on Tuesday evening next, in order to be available first thing the following morning. I shall be glad if… | ||
| Scan061 | Clerical error regarding gearbox modifications and the policy implications of fitting a free wheel device. | ||
| View original record | Sg...from PN. Copy to R. Nor. G. Sx. H. Hs. BA. DA/BDY. PN.3/WY17.1.30. GEARBOX - CHANGING & SILENCE. I am distressed to find when looking through my carbons to-day that by a clerical error… | ||
| Scan062 | Suspension and tyre modifications for the 25-WJ Paris Trials Car for Continental touring. | ||
| View original record | To Ps. From Hs/sm. (Paris). x 7960. Hs/sm.S/WJ.17.1.30. 25-WJ. PARIS TRIALS CAR. With reference to your Psl/RJ.13.1.30. We quite agree that you may find this car insufficiently damp for high speed… | ||
| Scan063 | Road surface friction tests, braking distances, and tyre performance comparisons. | ||
| View original record | -2- You can help us on this job by telling us what the position of the worst French road surface is, and what sort of a coefficient of friction you get. As far as I can remember, there are stretches… | ||
| Scan064 | Anodical treatment of aluminium cylinder head tubes. | ||
| View original record | To Ps. From Hs/Rm. x7960. Hs/Rm.9/MJ.17.1.30. ALUMINIUM CYLINDER HEAD TUBES. With reference to your Ps13/13.1.30 on this subject. We are now anodically treating the aluminium tubes in the cylinder… | ||
| Scan065 | Loss of oil from a Phantom II gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs. c. to Hn. c. to EP. x7960 Hs.1/MJ.17.1.30. Replying to PN.3/WT16.1.30. LOSS OF OIL FROM PHANTOM II GEAR BOX. x7310 x7960 Our records shew that on the last 10,000 miles test with… | ||
| Scan066 | Arranging for the 29-WJ car to be brought to Derby for a trial. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs. c. to EP. c. to SS. c. to Wor. +7960. Hs.2/MJ.17.1.30. 29-WJ. CAR. With reference to PN.1/WT16.1.30. We consider it would be an excellent thing if you could arrange to have 29-WJ car… | ||
| Scan067 | Springing issues, 'booming' and 'bumping' on a Phantom II trials car. | ||
| View original record | Her. C. RN. E. Ex. Hs. +7960 EP5/H17.1.30. re. 29-WJ. London Trials. With reference to PN's memo. PN1/WT16.1.30. There may be some misunderstanding about this car, and I ask you to refer to our… | ||
| Scan068 | Arranging a meeting for comparative tests between a Phantom II with a Solex carburetter and a standard model. | ||
| View original record | x7960 PN.1/WT23.1.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. With regard to the proposed meeting with you at Bicknalls Corner with Sg. in order to make some comparative tests between a "Phantom II" fitted… | ||
| Scan069 | Criticism of car 29-WJ's springing, comparing it to 1-WJ, and proposing a potential improvement process. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. [Strikethrough] Copy to Sg. [Strikethrough] +7960 PN.2/WT24.1.30. 29-WJ. With regard to the springing of this car which has been strongly criticised on sundry occasions by enquirers… | ||
| Scan070 | Humorously describing an issue with the front tyres, suggesting the involvement of Edgar Wallace or Heath Robinson. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. +7960 PN.5/WT24.1.30. 29-WJ. I am sending you the attached memo for your information. There would appear to be something super-natural about the behaviour of the front tyres of this… | ||
| Scan071 | Over-inflated tyres on car 29-WJ, discussing comfort issues and recording tyre pressure readings. | ||
| View original record | hc EC...from PN. Copy to Gx. PN.6/WT23.1.30. 29-WJ. When testing this car with Hs. and Rm and EP. yesterday at W. we agreed that the springs gave an impression of being on tyres pumped too hard. We… | ||
| Scan072 | Failure of hypoid gears due to a lack of oil during the 1-WJ London Trials. | ||
| View original record | W/S. [text crossed out] from Wor. c to [text crossed out] Hs. ------------------- Wor9/T.28.1.30. ------------------- +7960 x7960 x2066 OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. PN.2/WT28.1.30. Referring to above. I… | ||
| Scan073 | Oil for hypoid rear axles and investigating gear trouble on a Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor. From PN. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. Thank you for your Worl3/T24.1.30. Whilst it is satisfactory to be assured that an oil having equivalent characteristics to those of… | ||
| Scan074 | Lubrication issues and potential causes for failure in hypoid rear axles. | ||
| View original record | x7960 HS PN.2/WT29.1.30. S/W. Wor...from PH. Copy to HG. HS. RPS. x7960 no66 OIL FOR HYPOID REAR AXLES. I have received your Wor9/T.28.1.30 on this matter. Yes, you did tell me all you knew about the… | ||
| Scan075 | Shock absorber modifications by changing washer thicknesses for Chassis 25-WJ, the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Sèvres P/H copy "Hs" X7960. Psl3/RJ.31/1/30. Re: Chassis 25-WJ - Paris Trials Car We have modified the shock absorbers of this car by fitting thinner washers to the H.P. valve cap. I cannot give you… | ||
| Scan076 | The Paris Trials Car, Chassis 25-WJ, detailing springing improvements and difficulties with tyre testing. | ||
| View original record | Sèvres P/W "Hs/Rm" x7960. Psl4/RJ.31/1/30. Re: Chassis 25-WJ - Paris Trials Car Hs/RmB/MJ.17/1/30. I am pleased to say we have arrived at a very satisfactory compromise with this car, by increasing… | ||
| Scan077 | Requesting the return of car No.1.WJ, sent for experiments in connection with 'jellying'. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx14/KW11.4.30. S/W. Re - Car No.1.WJ. This car is now with you for experiment in connection with 'jellying'. As it is a London Trials Car very much in demand, would you please say when we can… | ||
| Scan078 | Requesting the removal and sending of a new pattern Lucas Centre lamp for inspection. | ||
| View original record | X7960. Cx/Hdy1/MJV.11.4.30. re 3-WJ. Centre Lamp. -------------------- The Sales Conference, at next Tuesday's meeting wish to inspect the new pattern Lucas Centre lamp fitted to the above car, which… | ||
| Scan079 | Correcting the heading in a previous communication regarding a Centre Lamp. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Cx/Hdy20/JL.11.4.30. Re: CENTRE LAMP. ----------------- Referring to my memo Cx/Hdy1/MJV of today's date, will you kindly note that the heading should have read "1-WJ - Centre Lamp" - not… | ||
| Scan080 | Confirming the dispatch of a 1-WJ Centre Lamp in response to a request. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx/Hdy. From Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL.2/MJ.14.4.30. 1-WJ. CENTRE LAMP. 11.4.30. In reply to Cx/Hdy1/MJV.11.4.30 and Cx/Hdy20/JL. We are today sending you under separate cover the Lucas Centre Lamp as… | ||
| Scan081 | Query regarding the availability of an experimental car for the Chairman's tour of the Dolomites. | ||
| View original record | We can promise to do this x7960 HS S/W Hs. C11/C14.4.30. The Chairman wants to go for a tour in the Dolomites starting the first week in July, for perhaps ten days or a fortnight. Are you likely to… | ||
| Scan082 | Confirming telephoned instructions to send a driver to bring a car back to London from Derby. | ||
| View original record | x7960. Cx9/KW15.4.30. c/w HS. Mr. Collis. [crossed out] copy to Hs. (Derby) Confirming instructions per telephone, please send a driver to Derby on Thursday morning to bring 1-WJ back to London, W.… | ||
| Scan083 | Confirming a car will be available for continental use during the first week of July. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn2/MS23.4.30. X 7960. With reference to C11/C.14.4.30. We shall be able to arrange for a car to be available for continental use during the first week in July. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan084 | The return of a car for removal of non-standard parts and its urgent delivery to London. | ||
| View original record | Cx3/KW23.4.30. x7960. S/W. Hs. Copy to PN. " " DH re- 1-WJ. I have arranged for this car to be returned to you to-day so that you may remove the non-standard parts. Will you please bear in mind that… | ||
| Scan085 | The failure to fix 'radiator jellying' on car 1-WJ and a request to retain it for further work. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Rn. c. to Mr. c. to C. x7960. Hs/Rn. 3/MJ. 23.4.30. RADIATOR JELLYING. x7250 x457 x7960 We failed to cure radiator 'jellying' on 1-WJ with the single point mounting mentioned in… | ||
| Scan086 | Arrangements for a car and driver for Lord Wargrave, potentially involving a German demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | V7960. S/W Hs/Rm C18/C24.4.30. Car for Lord Wargrave. ----- Thanks for your Hs/Rm2/MS23.4.30 and I will let you have further particulars in due course. It may be we shall have the German Demonstration… | ||
| Scan087 | Arrangement of a car for Lord Wargrave. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To C. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.4/MJ. 25.4.30. CAR FOR LORD WARGRAVE. With reference to C18/C24.4.30. The car we propose to try and arrange for Lord Wargrave to have is the first Left-hand chassis now… | ||
| Scan088 | Results and proposed cure for a 'radiator jellying' issue on the 1-WJ model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Sg. From Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. c. to PN. x7960. Hs/Rn.10./WJ.28.4.30. K.457 K.766 1-WJ. RADIATOR 'JELLYING'. We have now obtained some results on 1-WJ. We think that they are sufficiently good to… | ||
| Scan089 | Leaving car 1-WJ for investigation into a radiator jellying problem. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W C6/C29.4.30. Re Radiator Jellying. Hs/Rm3/HS23.4.30 --------- As requested we are leaving 1-WJ with you but it is extremely inconvenient for us as we have so many trial runs to do and are… | ||
| Scan090 | Internal correspondence regarding the body style requirements for Lord Wargrave's new car. | ||
| View original record | S/W x7960. C20/C29.4.30. Re Car for Lord Wargrave. Hs/Rm4/MJ25.4.30. ------------ I note that you are hoping to let us have the first left-hand chassis now running in France, which has a body similar… | ||
| Scan091 | Arranging a car trial for a Friday, conditional on whether standard parts need to be removed. | ||
| View original record | x 7960 To C. From Hs/Rn. HS/Rn.6/MJ.30.4.30. x57. With reference to C.6/C29.4.30. We have written to ask if PN. can try this car with us on Friday. If Sg. agrees that we can leave the cure on the car… | ||
| Scan092 | Positive test results for radiator jellying. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 1-WJ. Radiator Jellying. Sg3/E30.4.30. Thanks for Hs/Rm10./MJ.28.4.30 I am very pleased to note that you have obtained some good results on 1-WJ which consider will be… | ||
| Scan093 | Arranging a meeting with Sir Henry Segrave for car demonstrations and tests. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. X7960. PN.7/WT1.5.30. MR HENRY SEGRAVE. I hastily wrote you a line late last evening telling you that I had arranged with Sir Henry Segrave to come with me to-morrow Friday to meet… | ||
| Scan094 | Brief note regarding a meeting at Bignall's Corner with cars 80-WJ and 1-WJ. | ||
| View original record | x7960. PN. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.1/MJ.1.5.30. x7518. Thank you for your note. As you are probably aware, Hs. has been away at Le Canadel for ten days and I have been dealing with 80-WJ and 1-WJ. We shall… | ||
| Scan095 | Meeting about fixing a radiator 'Jellying' problem on a Phantom II and a Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Sg. PN.1/CPB.5.30 Dict. 2.5.30 I met RM. this morning at Bignall's Corner. He had with him Segrave's Phantom II and also 1-WJ - the London Trials Car - and I discussed many points of interest… | ||
| Scan096 | From Sg. to Hs. regarding the positive results of a test on radiator jellying. | ||
| View original record | y7960 x7578 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wep re Radiator Jellying. Sg10/E5.5.30 I enclose copy of memo. received from PN as the result of the test made on Friday last. I am very pleased to see that the… | ||
| Scan097 | Specifications and load calculations for springs fitted to a centre point radiator mounting. | ||
| View original record | For Files. x 7960 HB/Rn.6.5.30. X.7250 X.7960 X.7518. CENTRE POINT RADIATOR MOUNTING: Springs actually fitted to 1-WJ and 80-WJ. No. of coils (Total) 7.5 Wire. 12 S.W.G. Mean rad. .292 Free length… | ||
| Scan098 | Recommended decarbonizing mileage for chassis 19-RC. | ||
| View original record | [strikethrough]W/S[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]Cx.[/strikethrough] c. Hs. Y 7960 EP/Thn4/H20.5.30. re. Chassis 19-RC. With reference to your Cxl/KW19.5.30. (copy attached for Hs). as a matter of… | ||
| Scan099 | Customer's feedback on engine decarbonising for a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Cx1/KW.19.5.30. Dictated 17.5.30. S/W EP. c. Wor. Chassis No. 19-RC. In a letter received from Mr. J.H.Brown of 20 Mount Street, Manchester, who owns a Phantom II (133-XJ) he adda a postcript as… | ||
| Scan100 | Requesting comments on a previous communication regarding chassis No. 19-RC. | ||
| View original record | 77960 Cx14/KW26.5.30. S/W. Hs. Re- Chassis No. 19-RC. With reference to EP/Thn4/H20530, a copy of which you received, would you please let me know whether you have any comments to add to this, so that… | ||
| Scan101 | Chasing a reply regarding chassis 19-RC. | ||
| View original record | Cx4/KW30.5.30. x7960 S/W. Hs. Re- chassis 19-RC. Referring to EP/Thn4/H20530 and to my Cx14/KW26530, I am sorry to worry you about this, but I would be very glad indeed to have any comments from you… | ||
| Scan102 | Response to a query about the effectiveness of air and oil cleaners on chassis 19-RC. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. From Hs. X7960 Hs.5/MJ.2.6.30. CHASSIS 19-RC. Referring to CX4/KW30.5.30. It is very difficult to answer Mr. Brown's questions without knowing the cars which he is comparing with the… | ||
| Scan103 | Follow-up letter regarding arranging a car for Lord Wargrave's tour of the Dolomites. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. From HS. x7960. Hs.1/MJ.12.6.30. Some time ago you wrote about us arranging for a car for the use of Lord Wargrave to go for a tour through the Dolomites. We should be very glad if you would… | ||
| Scan104 | Outlining arrangements for Lord Wargrave's tour in the Dolomites, including his car and driver requirements. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. K7960. C8/C12.6.30. Re Lord Wargrave's Tour in the Dolomites. --------------------------------------- Lord Wargrave is going to use his own car, as he requires a car that will open to enable… | ||
| Scan105 | Follow-up note regarding car arrangements for Lord Wargrave and a query about Dodd. | ||
| View original record | AJL X7960. S/W Hs. C16/C13.6.30. I wrote you yesterday in regard to the car for Lord Wargrave, informing you that he will be using his own car, and asking what you can do about Dodd. C. | ||
| Scan106 | Request to use an experimental car for endurance testing during a holiday in the Lake District. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to EB x 7960 PN./WT12.6.30. I propose taking a week's holiday from the 2nd July, in the Lake District, and I would be glad if you would please let me know whether you have any… | ||
| Scan107 | Confirming arrangements for a driver named Dodd for Lord Wargrave's tour in the Dolomites. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. From Hs/AJL. x7960. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.13.6.30. Re. Lord Wargrave's Tour in the Dolomites. We note that Lord Wargrave will use his own car for his tour, and that you would like Dodd to drive the car.… | ||
| Scan108 | Communication promising to provide a car but unable to specify the model at present. | ||
| View original record | PN. From Hs. c. to Sg. 8 7960 Hs.1/MJ.18.6.30. Replying to PN.1/WT12.6.30. We will do our best to provide you with a car but at the moment it is impossible for us to say which car it will be. There is… | ||
| Scan109 | Short memo regarding the scheduling of Lord Wargrave's Tour in the Dolomites. | ||
| View original record | Hs. AJL X7960. S/W Hs/AJL C25/C19.6.30. Lord Wargrave's Tour in the Dolomites. ------- Thanks for your Hs/AJL1/MJ13.6.30. I will let you know the definite date as soon as possible. It will probably… | ||
| Scan110 | Road test report on experimental New Silent Tread Tyres fitted to car 1-WJ. | ||
| View original record | C... from PN. Copy to Hs. x7960 PN.6/WT23.6.30. x7960 x4550 x7820 1-WJ: fitted with Experimental Tyre New Silent Tread Tyre. I gave this car a run yesterday, having the four wheels which came from… | ||
| Scan111 | Arrangement for an inspection of the 'Foreign Propaganda car' (chassis 4-XJ) in Derby to assess its condition after a strenuous tour. | ||
| View original record | x7960 PN.6/WT24.6.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to H.S. I have arranged to come to Derby to-morrow driving the Foreign Propaganda car (Chassis No. 4-XJ) and the Driver Heckford who was in charge of it.… | ||
| Scan112 | The performance and mechanical issues of a 'Propaganda Car' after a 10,000-mile tour. | ||
| View original record | TO. WHR. FROM EV. COPY TO PN. C. HS. E. DA. X7960 RV25/6/30. RE PROPAGANDA CAR 12.XU. SPRINGING. I saw the above car in company with PN. and the driver. I understand that the car has covered about… | ||
| Scan113 | Vehicle issues including damaged undersheets, body rattles, and criticism of coachwork design and construction. | ||
| View original record | EV1/25.6.30.cont. been dealt with on later chassis. The spring clip had fouled the subframe, though slightly. UNDERSHEETS. The gearbox undersheet had been driven up and torn away under the front brake… | ||
| Scan114 | Issues found with the rear wheel carrier, petrol tank, and rear springs, with suggestions for improvements. | ||
| View original record | EV1/25.6.30.cont. REAR WHEEL CARRIER. This was the dual carrier. The serrated nose of the hub of the rearmost wheel had worked about on the disc which fitted into it and had burred up the serrations.… | ||
| Scan115 | Short typed memo rescheduling a car collection from Wednesday to Friday. | ||
| View original record | LP. From Hs/Rn. 7960 Hs/Rn.3/MJ.30.6.30. 81995 x7960 For various reasons it would be more convenient if you could come up on Friday afternoon for your car, rather than Wednesday. Please let us know if… | ||
| Scan116 | Letter regarding the inspection of a 'Phantom II' after a 10,000-mile rough road test for overseas propaganda purposes. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top section: Hs X7960 S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to SC. Papers handed by MX & Bys Relu by H... XJ 12-SJ Underlined: Overseas Propaganda 'Phantom II'. I left this car at the Works last week in… | ||
| Scan117 | The bodywork issues and performance of a 40/50 HP Phantom II car, 12-XJ. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Northey. Copy to Mr. Cowen HO7/EBN21.6.30 40/50 H.P. PHANTOM II CAR 12-XJ (OVERSEAS PROPAGANDA) (1) As desired, at Barlow Garage yesterday, with you and Mr. Evernden, I saw this car with Thrupp &… | ||
| Scan118 | List of bodywork defects for a 40/50 HP Phantom II car, model 12-XJ, used for overseas propaganda. | ||
| View original record | 21-6-30 40/50 H.P. PHANTOM II CAR 12-XJ (OVERSEAS PROPAGANDA) BODYWORK DEFECTS 1. Front apron rattled before having extra fastenings fitted by driver. 2. The front wing stone guards became loose.… | ||
| Scan119 | Confirming a visit to Derby and requesting a car for use on that day. | ||
| View original record | n960. PN.6/WT19.6.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. Thank you for your Hs.1/WMJ18.6.30. I have arranged to be in Derby on Wednesday July 2nd, to discuss sundry matters before I go on North. I hope therefore that… | ||
| Scan120 | From PN requesting confirmation that a car will be available for a trip to the North, starting on the 8th of the month. | ||
| View original record | 7960 PN.1/WTL.7.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. With regard to the car which I am relying upon having available to run for a few hundred miles when I go North for about a week, I was telling Wor that in view… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter detailing arrangements for returning chassis 12-XJ for bodywork examination, repairs, and modifications. | ||
| View original record | w/s Whr. c to Hs. c to My. c to D/L Y7960 Hm/WW17/WW1.7.30. re CHASSIS 12-XJ - SALE PROPAGANDA. CAR. With reference to our telephone conversation of this afternoon in the course of which we… | ||
| Scan122 | Delay in preparing a left-hand drive car and arranging a replacement vehicle, 23-EX. | ||
| View original record | PN. From Hs. X7960 Hs.1/MJ.2.7.30. Replying to PN.1/WTl.7.30. The second left-hand car will definitely not be ready by the 8th. The car which I am arranging to have ready for you is 23-EX. This is a… | ||
| Scan123 | Confirmation of the safe arrival of Sale Propaganda Car chassis No. 12-XJ and arrangements for testing by Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. | ||
| View original record | S/W. for Hm copy to Hs. " " Mx. " " D/L 17960 Whr/Rol2/WP.2.7.30. Re: Chassis No. 12-XJ - Sale Propaganda Car We thank you for your Hm/WW17/MW.1.7.30. and we have pleasure in confirming that the above… | ||
| Scan124 | The body condition of Propaganda Car 12-XJ after a 10,000-mile tour, noting rattles due to its unsuitable body type. | ||
| View original record | De/Ev. from Hs/AJL. c. Whr. PM. c. C. EP. c. E. Da. Wor. Hs/AJL3/AD.3.7.30. PROPAGANDA CAR 12-XJ. With reference to Ev/25.6.30, we have tried and examined 12-XJ. with particular reference to the… | ||
| Scan125 | The causes of rattles in the front of a car and cracks in the windscreen. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/AJL3/ADS.7.30 contd. used without a subframe the results would have been very much worse. Rattles in the front of the car. These are from the doors, window guides, and collapsible top. The… | ||
| Scan126 | Vehicle body and chassis issues, including rattles, clearances, and component breakages. | ||
| View original record | Hs/AJL.3/AD3.7.30.Contd. -3- Other body rattles. The rear portion of the car is really quite good. The rear doors are hinged differently from the front and do not shew very much dilapidation. Wheel… | ||
| Scan127 | Damage to a vehicle's rear axle, wheel carrier, petrol tank, and undersheets. | ||
| View original record | Hs/AJL.3/AD.3.7.30.Contd. -4- Rear Axle. Dust covers damaged - inadequate body clearance. Examination of the axle does not shew any signs of damage from stones. We would say that the real cause was… | ||
| Scan128 | Message from PN arranging a visit to Derby and the delivery of car 23-EX to a hotel. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs......from PN. x7960. PN.2/WT4.7.30. I propose coming to Derby by train on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th instant, and I should be glad if you would kindly arrange to have 23-EX delivered to my… | ||
| Scan129 | Correspondence regarding the removal of the body from Propaganda Car chassis No. 12-XJ. | ||
| View original record | S/W. copy to Hs. " " Mx. " " D/L " " Boh. Y7960 Whr/Ro4/WP.9.7.30. SH RECEIVED JUL 10 1930 Re: Chassis No. 12-XJ - Sale Propaganda Car With further reference to Hm/WW17/MW.1.7.30. and our… | ||
| Scan130 | Letter providing an update on the progress of a tour with Lord Wargrave. | ||
| View original record | Grand. Hotel. Karersee. x7960. Sat. 12.7.30. Mr. Hives. Everything going ok to plan. I met Lord Wargrave to time at Innsbruck and the tour is going off very well to date. Expences will all go in… | ||
| Scan131 | Request for an update on a car's status following a report made at 9,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | x7941e. BN.5/WT18.7.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. 23-EX. I have in front of me Hancock's report on this car after 9,000 miles, dated 21.5.30. We do not appear to have particulars of any further runs in… | ||
| Scan132 | Sending a special Autovac head with a larger drop valve to be fitted to a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | JLE. From Hs/Rn. X7960 Hs/Rn.6/MJ.19.7.30. We are sending to you per bag - One special X7960. X3579. Autovac head - to be fitted to Sg's car. This Autovac has a larger drop valve with a new type of… | ||
| Scan133 | The completion of 9,000 miles of testing by the Experimental Department and subsequent reports. | ||
| View original record | PN. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.23.7.30. 23-EX. Replying to PN5/WT18.7.30. Exp. Dept. completed 9,000 miles, the car was then run by Br. and EP. We believe you have copies of their reports. Hs. | ||
| Scan134 | Fitting a new Autovac Head to car 58-GN for trials and asking for instructions regarding the old part. | ||
| View original record | X.7960. LE4/R/23.7.30. Hs/Rm. Re. 58-GN. Sg. Trials. Will you please note I have now fitted the new Autovac Head to the above car. Will you kindly let me know what you wish doing with the old one.… | ||
| Scan135 | Investigation into a faulty Telegage on car 1-WJ, including an extract from H. M. Hobson Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X.7960. PN.5/WT30.7.30. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Mx. H. RG. N. 1-WJ. Telegage. The gauge on this car showed 2 gallons when the tank was empty. The following is an extract from H. M. Hobson Ltd.… | ||
| Scan136 | Communications regarding the suitability of chassis 129 GN for use as a Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | x7960 Wex (crossed out) C. FN. (crossed out) C. Mx. (crossed out) C. D. (crossed out) Rm EP1/FM. 9.8.30. Re. 129 GN. London Trials. With reference to your FG3/H.8.8.30. and Sales memo. PN1/WT.8.8.30.… | ||
| Scan137 | Suitability of a car's body for a 'Trials Car' and considering a body swap. | ||
| View original record | -2- EPI/FM. 9.8.30. The matter was also discussed by me with C. on the 6th June at London. He was anxious to settle at once one way or the other, so I confirmed the fact that we did not consider it… | ||
| Scan138 | Request to return an old autovac from the 58-GN Sg. trials car. | ||
| View original record | X7960. JLE. from Hs/Rn. Hs/RM6/AD12. 8. 30. 58-GN. Sg. TRIALS CAR. Will you please return the old autovac off this car to us. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan139 | Arrangement to return an old Autovac from car 58-GN following trials. | ||
| View original record | x7960 LE1/R/13.8.30. Hs/Rm. -------- Re. 58-GN. Sg.Trials. -------------------- With reference to your - Hs/RM6/AD.12.8.30 - I am arranging to return to you the old Autovac ex. the above car. J.L.E. | ||
| Scan140 | Modifications to a 40/50 bump chassis for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. x877² Hs/Rml/MS.16.8.30. Re: Bump Test. Will you please fit the 40/50 bump chassis with the latest bijur scheme connected to the axles, also with a pair of rolled eye springs… | ||
| Scan141 | Engine harshness and vibration issues with chassis 129-GN during London Trials. | ||
| View original record | x7960 Hor C-G, FN. Hbr. Hs. EP13/H18.8.30. re. 129-GN. London Trials. With reference to memo. C6/C13.8.30, which I take it gives us official instructions to deal with this matter. We have, since the… | ||
| Scan142 | Engine timing and suggestions for dealing with instrument board vibrations. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - We will in the meantime check the timing etc. of this engine and see whether we can obtain any improvement in this respect without materially sacrificing its performance. We suggest that Messrs.… | ||
| Scan143 | Disappointing performance of demonstration car 129-GN during London Trials and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | X7960. F.N.4/WT20.8.30. E/W. ...from P.N. Copy to E.P. Hs. 129-GN. London Trials. Referring to your EP.13/H.13.8.30. We feel considerably disappointed that you are not able to hold out more… | ||
| Scan144 | Chassis and engine changeovers for the 129-GN London Trials. | ||
| View original record | 87960 E/B PH. O. Wor. C. Mx. c. Hs. EP7/H21.8.30. re. 129-GN. London Trials. With refrence to your PN4/WT20.8.30. Regarding the question of cost, we may find ourselves making several changeovers… | ||
| Scan145 | Correcting a typo from 'gearbox' to 'car' in a previous report regarding the London Trials. | ||
| View original record | x7960 S/W...from PN. Copy to W.. Hs. PN.8/WT218.30. 129-GN. London Trials. Referring to my PN.4/WT20.8.30, please note that in the fourth paragraph, (page 1) line four, the word "gearbox" should read… | ||
| Scan146 | Springing of a Phantom II, offering to improve the suspension. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Rn. x7960 Hs/Rn.2/MJ.3.9.30. Y7410 PHANTOM 11 SPRINGING. We should like to know whether you are satisfied with the springing of your car. We tried it before it went away, and were not very… | ||
| Scan147 | Phantom II car (129-GN) with excessive vibration issues, deeming it unsuitable for trials or sale. | ||
| View original record | HS *7960 To Wor. from Eg. Copy to C. HY. Hs. RP. PH. re 129-GN. Sg13/24.9.30 The above is the Phantom II car which was built for trials and which prior to my going away on holiday had to be rejected… | ||
| Scan148 | Recommending the standardisation of a single point radiator mounting to cure 'jellying'. | ||
| View original record | To F.H. From Hs/Hn. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to EP. c. to Hd. c. to By. Y7960 Y7618 Y7250 SINGLE POINT RADIATOR MOUNTING. 1-WJ. and Sir Henry Segrave's car, chassis 80-WJ, were fitted with single point… | ||
| Scan149 | Car with very bad vibrations, deeming it unsuitable for trials or sale and suggesting its return to Darby for improvement. | ||
| View original record | from Wor. to RS. 87960. Wor6/T.5.9.30. 129-GN. Sg1E/E4.9.30. We must accept your decision - that this car is not suitable for Trials, nor is it suitable for sale, and that the vibrations are, in your… | ||
| Scan150 | Fitting a device to prevent brake squeaks to trial cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7960. S/W (Hd) From H. X.7420. X.7960. H5/H5.9.30. With reference to the discussion we had at the Conference the other day, as to the latest device which has been tried for preventing brake… | ||
| Scan151 | Phantom II springing, engine detonation, and brake issues. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Hs. from Sg. Phantom II Springing. Sg5/E5.9.30 Thanks for Hs/Rm2/MJ.3.9.30. I cannot say that I am really satisfied with the springing of 58-GN which I am using, and I understood from you… | ||
| Scan152 | Sending car 129-GH for a test drive to assess a complaint, along with car 58-GH for comparison. | ||
| View original record | HS 87960 To Wor. from Sg. Copy to C. HY. Hs. PP. PN. 129-GH. Sg1/HS.9.30 Thanks for Wor6/T.5.9.30. I am sending the car by bearer. You will understand that to appreciate the complaint it is necessary… | ||
| Scan153 | Fitting of special anti-squeak shoes to the brake system of a car. | ||
| View original record | V7960. PN.2/WT9.9.30. S/W. Wor...from PN. Copy to Hs. Sg. 58-GN. Sg's Car. Doubtless you understand that this is the car which it was proposed to send to you next week in order to have the special… | ||
| Scan154 | Fitting standardised radiator mounting pieces to cars 1-WJ and 80-WJ in place of temporary ones. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7960. PN.3/WT9.9.30. X. 7960. X. 7518. Deroy write that since the date when the single point radiator mounting was fitted to 1-WJ and 80-WJ, Sir Henry Segrave's car, the scheme has been… | ||
| Scan155 | Comparison report on vibration and noise issues between vehicles 129-GN and 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To [crossed out] from Wor. Copy to [crossed out] HS. Y2960 Wor2/T.10.9.30. IMPRESSIONS OF 129-GN AS COMPARED WITH 58-GN. ------------------------------------------- After driving both cars and riding… | ||
| Scan156 | Revised delivery time for a car to allow for work on the suspension. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rn. With reference to our conversation this afternoon. We promised you your car by Friday midday. If it is not inconveniencing you, we should like to send the car along late on Friday… | ||
| Scan157 | Arrangements to fit new radiator support fittings to two cars, including the late Sir Henry Segrave's. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x7960 W/S. TO PN. X.7518. X.7960. Wor3/H.13.9.30. Re. 80-WJ - Late Sir Henry Segrave's Car. ------------------------------------------ PN1/WTL1.9.30. We suggest that the best thing to do is for… | ||
| Scan158 | Standardization and replacement of experimental centre point radiator mountings. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Hs/Rn. c. to RHC. c. to AJL. x7960 Hs/Rn.3/WJ.15.9.30. CENTRE POINT RADIATOR MOUNTING. X. 7250. X. 7960. X. 7518 1/2 We have arranged to replace the Experimental parts fitted to 1-WJ. and… | ||
| Scan159 | Comparing cars 129-GN and 58-GN during London trials, assessing improvements in noise and vibration. | ||
| View original record | x/c. To Sgr. From Wor. Copy to E.P. C.P. Copy to R. HS. 87960 Wor/T/15.9.30. 129-GN. LONDON TRIALS. After trying this car in comparison with 58-GN, I handed the matter over to Mx to try and effect an… | ||
| Scan160 | Work done to overcome a complaint of torque reaction or low speed vibration on vehicle 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Wor. from Mx. MxR/T15.9.30. 129-GN. LONDON TRIALS. ---------- REPORT ON WORK DONE TO OVERCOME COMPLAINT OF TORQUE REACTION OR LOW SPEED VIBRATION. Firstly we overcame the objectionable… | ||
| Scan161 | Arranging a meeting for vehicles 129-GN and 68-GN at Bignalls Corner. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W....Wor. -> c to Hs. c to Mx. C1/C16.9.30 Will you kindly arrange that 129-GN and 68-GN, now at "W" meet PN tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at Bignalls Corner at 1130. I will have a word with… | ||
| Scan162 | Vehicle trials to address torque reaction and low-speed vibrations on car 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | HS 7960. To Wor. From Ege Copy to C.PH.BY. Hs.PP. re 129-GN. London Trials. Thanks for Wor7/T15.9.30. I am very much interested to note from Mr's report the work that has been done with a view to… | ||
| Scan163 | The availability of cars 80-WJ and 1-WJ for fitting radiator suspension parts. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7960. To Wor. From PN. c. to EP. PN.16/CP18.9.30. re. 80-WJ. and 1-WJ. X. 7960. X. 7518. Referring to your Wor3/H13.9.30. I have been trying to get hold of the cars, so as to be available on… | ||
| Scan164 | Springing modifications for a Phantom II, car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To. Sg. From Hs. c. to FN. c. to Wor. 87960 Hs.4/AN.19.9.30. x7960 x7410 x7520 PHANTOM II SPRINGING. The modifications we have made to the springing of your car 58-GN. are as follows :- Lower rating… | ||
| Scan165 | Continuation of a letter regarding arrangements to obtain a car from an owner. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs.4/AL.19.9.30.Contd. as soon as we know this we will pass on the information so that you can make the necessary arrangements with the owner to let us have his car. Hs. | ||
| Scan166 | Comparing chassis 129-GH with 58-GW, detailing a successful method for reducing engine roughness using denser rubber. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: HS Handwritten top right: x7960 To Wor. from Sg. re 129-GH as compared with 58-GW. Copy to C.BY.Hs. EP.PN. Re the new London Trials chassis, 129-GH, I was very pleased to hear… | ||
| Scan167 | Harsh ride quality and appearance of a car after new front springs were fitted. | ||
| View original record | Hs 87960 x7960 x7410 x7520 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Pn. Wor. [struck through] re 58-GN. Springing SgE/E3.10.30 Referring to your HS4/MJ.19.9.30 I have not replied earlier as I was anxious to use the… | ||
| Scan168 | Test drive report on car 58-GN, focusing on front spring performance and suggesting improvements. | ||
| View original record | COPY. LEG/R/4.10.30. Sg. --- Re. 58-GN. Your Car. ------------------- With reference to your - Sg12/E24.9.30 - I am returning the report from Hs. I was able to try your car yesterday and I certainly… | ||
| Scan169 | Response regarding a customer's dissatisfaction with suspension alterations and a proposal for further work. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rn. 7960 Hs/Rn.3/W.9.10.30. c. PN. Wor. Re. 56-GN. Springing. X.7960. X.7410. X.7520. Referring to Sg2/L3.10.30. We note that you are not favourably impressed by the alteration we have… | ||
| Scan170 | From Sg. to Hs. concerning the springing on car 58-GN, enclosing a report and discussing the replacement of front springs. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Springing. Sg21/E10.10.30 Thanks for Hs/Rm.3/MJ.9.10.30. Just before I went over to Paris I asked JLE to try the car. I gave him a copy of your note saying what you… | ||
| Scan171 | Spring changes and carburettor modifications for car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Sg. From Hs. Hs.2/W.13.10.30. c. to Wor. Re. 58-GN. Springing. X.7960. X.7410. X.7080. Replying to Sg21/210.10.30. We should much prefer to have 58-GN. car at Derby to change the springs… | ||
| Scan172 | Changing springs, fitting an air silencer, and testing performance for car 58-GN at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | x7960. x7960. x7410. Hs To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg23/E15.10.30 Copy to Wor. Springing. Thanks for Hs.2/MJ.13.10.30. As I note you would much prefer to have the car at Derby to change the springs, I… | ||
| Scan173 | Typed memo from 'Sg' to 'Hs' arranging a meeting on Thursday the 23rd at the Watford bypass road. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Hs. from Sg. Visit to USA. 25-EX. Sg4/E18.10.30 Thank you for Hs.1/MJ.17.10.30. I am afraid Wednesday of next week is impossible for me but I could meet you on Thursday the 23rd if that is… | ||
| Scan174 | Timeline for modified springs for car 58-GN and the results of speed tests at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. 7960. Hs.5/MJ.18.10.30. 58-GN. Springing. X. 7960. X. 7410. Replying to Sg23/Æ15.10.30. We anticipate that it will be about 14 days before we have the modified springs to… | ||
| Scan175 | Arranging a meeting with experimental cars 25-EX and 22-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. 87960. Hs.8/AW.22.10.30. As arranged by you we shall be at the corner of the Watford bypass in Finchley Road at 3 p.m. tomorrow with 25-EX. car and 22-EX. car with the lower controls.… | ||
| Scan176 | The London Trials of car 129-GN, discussing issues with roughness and body-boom. | ||
| View original record | x7.960. PN.5/WT23.10.30. Eg... from PN. Copy B/W Wor. Hs. 129-GN. London Trials. You will remember this car was the subject of much experiment in view of the roughness in picking-up, and that the work… | ||
| Scan177 | Suggesting the return of car 120-GN from the London Trials for further investigation. | ||
| View original record | W/S PN from Wor. Copies to Sg. Hs. Mxx 47960. Wor/T/T.27.10.30. Re 120-GN. London Trials. Thank you for your PN.5/WT23.10.30, and I note that you think this car has not 'stayed put'. I suggest, when… | ||
| Scan178 | Suspension modifications and a proposed new carburetter fitting for Sg's 40/50 car. | ||
| View original record | X.7960. To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rml/AD30.10.30. Sg's Car. ---- Sg. has lent us his 40/50 car to enable us to have another go at the suspension. It will be remembered that we altered the springing some… | ||
| Scan179 | Request to keep car 58-GN until the end of the week to test different spring combinations. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rm. 67960. Hs/Rm.9/MJ.3.11.30. We should like to keep 58-GN. until the end of the week. Unless we have it until then, we shall not be able to try/sufficient combinations of springs to… | ||
| Scan180 | Requesting a telephone call for an update on when a car can be returned. | ||
| View original record | Y7960. S/W To Rm. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg1/E3.11.30 If prior to the receipt of this you have not already sent a note saying when this car can come back, I should be glad if you would let me know on the… | ||
| Scan181 | Confirming arrangements to keep an item until Friday and instructions for delivery to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | S/W x7960. To Hs/Rm from Sg. Copy to Cranford. re 58-GN SgA/E4.11.70 Referring to your Hs/Rm.9/MJ.3.11.70 yes, by all means keep it till Friday. If you send it up to arrive in town after 5.30, please… | ||
| Scan182 | Spring modifications on car 58-GN to improve ride comfort. | ||
| View original record | 17960 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. Wor. Hs/Rm2/AD7.11.30. 58-GN. This car is being returned to you today. We have fitted to it front springs having 50% lower rating than standard and rear springs having 25%… | ||
| Scan183 | Springing alterations and new parts fitted to car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X.7960. W/S. Sg. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL1/ADL1.11.30. 58-GN. Re springing; our impression of the car as delivered to you is that it is a considerably improved car from the point of view of comfortable… | ||
| Scan184 | Investigations into springing on car 58-GX and the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | x7960. x7410. ~~C.C. from~~ Hs/AJL. C. ~~Ld~~ C. ~~HJT.~~ C. RH. Hs/AJL2/AD11.11.30. RE - SPRINGING. Attached is a report of some investigations we have carried out on Sg's car 58-GX during the past… | ||
| Scan185 | The springing and shock absorber setup and subsequent alterations for car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | SPRINGING - 58-GN (Sg's Car.) The car when received was fitted with special low rating front springs which were rather too strong for the car (these were fitted the last time the car came to W.); they… | ||
| Scan186 | Modifications and tests performed on the car's suspension damping system. | ||
| View original record | -2- The car was improved very considerably by these modifications; but it was immediately noticed that the rear springing was too effectively damped (no Hartford friction damping was applied). The… | ||
| Scan187 | Test report on vehicle suspension performance, analyzing the effects of low-rating springs and various damping configurations. | ||
| View original record | -3- all round, soft at low speeds; no pitching at the usual place, 35 to 45 m.p.h. the high speed riding was very good on all varieties of road in the district. Our previous experience with low rating… | ||
| Scan188 | Rear suspension and damping modifications and proposed comfort testing methods. | ||
| View original record | -4- (4) Low rating rear springs reduce "throwing" and uncomfortable rear riding in combination with (1) (2) (3) and (5) Lowered rear hydraulic damping. (6) Drilled rear damper valves increase tendency… | ||
| Scan189 | Feedback on the car's springing and dissatisfaction with the Klaxon vibrator horn on car 58-GN, proposing a test of a different model. | ||
| View original record | x7960. (8 1/2) 14 11/30 To Hs/Rm from Sg. re 58-GN. Copy to Crawford Sg18/E13.11.30 Thanks for Hs/AJL1/AD11.11.30. I will write you about the springing after I have had an opportunity of giving the… | ||
| Scan190 | Response regarding a customer's dislike of a Klaxon horn, suggesting an adjustment before removal. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rm. 8960 Hs/Rm.6/MU.14.11.30. 58-GN. With reference to Sg18/E13.11.30. We are sorry that you do not like the Klaxon as we think it is the nearest we can get to the Bosch horn. Do you… | ||
| Scan191 | Customer dissatisfaction with a Klaxon horn's sound, leading to a hold on its standardization. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs/Rm. [Handwritten] x 7960. Hs/Rm.4/MJ.19.11.30. VIBRATOR TYPE KLAXON HORNS. [Handwritten] x 7960 [Handwritten] x 1163. As you know, we fitted the Klaxon horn which we hoped to… | ||
| Scan192 | Performance of springs fitted to chassis 58-GN and plans for further testing. | ||
| View original record | S/H. To Hs. from Sg. copy to R. copy to Wor. x7960. RECEIVED STAMP: 22 NOV 1930 Sg10/D21.11.30. Re: Chassis 58-GN. Referring to recent memos. relative to the springs fitted to the above car, R. was… | ||
| Scan193 | Replacing a Two-Note Klaxon with a vibrator horn on chassis 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X7760. S/W. To Hs. from Sg. Sg12/D21.11.30. Y1168 Re: Chassis 58-GN. Referring to Hs/Rm6/MJ.14.11.30, I attach copy of note I have dictated this morning about the Two-Note Klaxon. I am having the… | ||
| Scan194 | Reporting dissatisfaction with the performance of a Two-Note Klaxon Horn. | ||
| View original record | X7980 To Hdy. from Sg. Sg8/D21.11.30. X11636, Re: Two-Note Klaxon Horn. I have tried this and am sorry to say that it is not satisfactory. The low tone is too low to be of use, and the high tone is,… | ||
| Scan195 | Request to redirect a car horn that was inadvertently sent to the wrong location. | ||
| View original record | X.7960. Lillie Hall from Hs/Rm. c. Barlow Mews. Hs/Rm7/AD24.11.30. We inadvertently sent the horn off Sg's car to Lillie Hall. Will you please send it to Barlow Mews at once so that he can have it… | ||
| Scan196 | Reminding a recipient of their plan to change the front springs from 5.5 to 4.5 for vehicle 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | v7960. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg11/E15.1P.30 A wlk note to remind you that you wished to change the front springs from 5.5. to 4.5. and were going to send the springs to N. for this purpose.… | ||
| Scan197 | Delivery status of a pair of 4.5' deflection front springs for Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rm. 67960. Hs/Rm.2/MJ.16.12.30. 58-CN. With reference to Sg11/E15.12.30. We have not forgotten your front springs. We have been pushing the makers for the delivery of a pair of 4.5"… | ||
| Scan198 | Flexible bracket issue with the Phantom II extra cylinder lubrication controls and proposing a solution. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Hs/AJL. K7980. Hs/AJL.2/MJ.17.12.30. PHANTOM II EXTRA CYLINDER LUBRICATION. (CONTROLS). The small bracket E.79939 (on the sloping portion of the dasaboard), which carries the bell crank… | ||
| Scan199 | Dispatch and testing of low rating road springs. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.4/MJ. 23.12.30. LOW RATING ROAD SPRINGS. We are sending a pair of 4 1/2 deflection front springs to Cricklewood by road tomorrow. These are suitable for your car and are what… | ||
| Scan200 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. x7960. Hs.2/MJ.24.12.30. Chassis No. 58-GN. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £8. 7.… | ||
| Scan201 | Seeking clarification on the correct specification of rear road springs for cars intended for the American market. | ||
| View original record | K7960 S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg9/E29.12.30 I am in receipt of Hs/Rm.4/MJ.23.12.30 relative to the lower rating road springs. I will arrange to send the car to N. as soon as I hear that the… | ||
| Scan202 | Arranging the delivery of car 58-GN for spring-related work. | ||
| View original record | S/W X7960. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg34/E29.12.30 When speaking to Br. about the springs for 58-GN he told me that Messervy was going to Derby by train to-morrow. I, therefore, arranged for him… | ||
| Scan203 | Rear spring deflection specifications for cars intended for the American market versus English conditions. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rn. x7960. Hs/Rm.3/MJ.30.12.30. 58-GN. With reference to Sg9/E29.12.30. The rear spring deflection for America we are recommending, is 10.25". Your springs have this deflection but have… | ||
| Scan204 | Car 129-GN being sent for inspection due to increased roughness and torque reaction. | ||
| View original record | Wor. copy Hs. "" DH. x)7960. PN.1/PH.14.1.31. RECEIVED 14 JAN 1931 129-GN. This car was sent to you by Sg's wish because we felt that its roughness and toque reaction had considerably increased during… | ||
| Scan205 | Offering a secondhand Phantom I car for experimental spring tests. | ||
| View original record | x7960. AT JAN 1931 RECEIVED S/W. Hs. Cx9/KW16.1.31. Sg. has mentioned to me that you are anxious to get hold of a Phantom I secondhand car for some experimental work in connection with spring tests to… | ||
| Scan206 | Unsuitability of a Weymann body for springing tests and requesting a standard metal panelled body for a Phantom I car. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. From Hs. 87960. Hs. 2/MJ.19.1.31. PHANTOM I CAR. Replying to Cx.9/KW16.1.31. I am afraid a car with a Weymann type body would hardly be suitable for our springing tests. The chief reason why we… | ||
| Scan207 | The provision and licensing of a Phantom I car. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W. Hs. Per Bag. Cx1/KW21.1.31. Re- Phantom I Car. No. 110-DC. Hs2/MJ19131 We can let you have a Phantom I car Will you please let me know when you want the car and whether it must be licenced… | ||
| Scan208 | The urgent delivery of a Phantom 1 car without it being licenced. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. From Hs. x7960. Hs.2/MJ.23.1.31. Re. PHANTOM 1 CAR. Replying to Cxl/KW21.1.31. We should like the car as soon as possible and shall not require it licenced. Hs. | ||
| Scan209 | The status and potential sale of a Phantom I car, reference 110-DC. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W. Hs. (c. to Hnr) Re- Phantom I Car. Cx11/KW26.1.31. Hs2/MJ23131. 110-DC is leaving London for Derby at once. It will not be licenced. Will you in due course let me know how long you… | ||
| Scan210 | Two alternative solutions for a customer's car issue, involving demonstrator vehicles and a new experimental engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | S/W...Her... -> e. to Hs. X7960. C22/C9.2.31 RECEIVED 10 FEB 1931 147-GY...DAVIES. ---- You will remember the last move in connection with this car was that we had selected a duplicate (No.147-GY)… | ||
| Scan211 | Urgent fitting and testing of a new engine mounting on car 100-GY and the resulting delivery schedule. | ||
| View original record | X79601 WS. from Wor. c to Hs. WorE/T.10.2.31. Re 100-GY. Davies. Thanks for your urgent memo C22/C9.2.31 re this car. I have ascertained that E's scheme of new engine mounting can be fitted by… | ||
| Scan212 | Confirming the despatch of a car and coordinating further coachwork with Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. Copy to Sg. Copy to RC. Copy to Bch. x7960. Hn19/T/13-2-31. Sg's Car 58-GN. Confirming our conversation at three o'clock this afternoon, we despatched the above car to you by road about 1-30… | ||
| Scan213 | Customer complaint from Mr. Davies, specifically concerning the car body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. EP Hx Hd. x7960 Wor3/T.13.2.31. 100-GY. Davies. We have received a further letter from Mr. Davies this morning, copy of which is attached hereto. You might please go through the items he… | ||
| Scan214 | Customer complaint letter detailing a list of faults with their car, including body drumming and a leaking windscreen. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Queensbury. Buckhurst Hill. ESSEX. 12th February, 1931. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd, DERBY Dear Sirs, Further to my letter of yesterday, I think that possibly to avoid any misunderstanding, it would… | ||
| Scan215 | Page 2 of a letter from J.W. Davies regarding faults with their car and suggesting test procedures. | ||
| View original record | Contd:-2 I might add that my chauffeur tells me that the last car you sent down, pulls very much better than my own. I suggest that before my car is returned to me, one of your representatives rides… | ||
| Scan216 | Coachwork items for chassis 100-GY, referencing a letter from Mr. Davies. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. EP[redacted] Hd. Wor6/T.17.2.31. Re 100-GY - Davies. Please see attached copy of C12/C16.2.31, which is self-explanatory. Attached to Wor4/T13.2.31 was copy of letter from Mr. Davies… | ||
| Scan217 | Short memo about coachwork and changing over to a new chassis for car 100-GY. | ||
| View original record | Copy. S/W. Wor. C12/C16.2.31. Re 100-GY. Davies. Thanks for your Wor4/T13.2.31. The coachwork items I presume you will be leaving for us to attend to when the car comes to London during the time we… | ||
| Scan218 | Fitting Canadian Pattern Dunlop Tyres to car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. X7960. Hs. 1/MJ.18.2.31. X4050. DUNLOP TYRES. We are arranging to fit Canadian Pattern Dunlop Tyres to 58-GN., Sg's. car. We expect this car to be returned to you on Friday. Hs. | ||
| Scan219 | Typed memo regarding the return of Phantom I Chassis No.110-DC after springing experiments. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) X7960 Hn.3/PH.5.2.31. Phantom I Chassis No.110-DC. You remember we sent this car to you in order that you might carry out some experiments in springing,etc. You told us that we might expect… | ||
| Scan220 | Specifications for front and rear springs, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. From Hs/Lid. X7960. Hs/Lid.2/KT.7.3.31. 58-CN. Springing. Front Springs. Piece No. F.78797. N.S. O.S. Loaded lbs. 1108. 1120 Loaded camber. Flat. Flat Initial camber. 4.50" 4.46" Rear… | ||
| Scan221 | From Hs. to Hn. regarding a delay in getting springs for car 110-DC. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. From Hs. X7960- Hs.3/MJ.9.3.31. Replying to Hn3/PH.5.3.31. There has been a certain amount of delay in getting the springs we require for 110-DC. It will be at least another fortnight before we… | ||
| Scan222 | The return of car No. 110-DC to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs). Copy to Hdy. 87960.- Hn6/V.27.3.31. re Car No.110-DC. Can you now say please when you will be able to return this car to Lillie Hall. Hn. [Stamp: RECEIVED 1931 MAR 28] HS | ||
| Scan223 | Advising of a two-week delay in releasing a car as the new springs required alteration. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. From Hs. c. to Hdy. V7960 Hs.4/MJ.31.3.31. 110-DC. Replying to Hn.6/V27.3.31. The new springs which we have obtained for this car have had to go back to the makers to be altered. It will be at… | ||
| Scan224 | Arranging vehicle tests at Brooklands Track, detailing the cars involved and logistical plans. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To PN. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs. Hs.6/WJ.13.4.31. 7188 Re. Tests on Brooklands Track. As arranged, we shall meet you at Brooklands 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday. We shall… | ||
| Scan225 | Requesting an exact date for the return of a car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. W 110-DC. 87960 Hn19/I/17-4-31. In Hs4/MJ31-3-31 you indicated that we might expect this car to be back about the middle of this month. Sg. has told us you informed him the car would be back… | ||
| Scan226 | Suggestion to send a car to Cricklewood for decarbonising and an engine condition report. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. 87960. Hs.3/MJ.18.4.31. Replying to C5/C15.4.31. We think that if it was arranged that the car should go to Cricklewood, they have had considerable experience in decarbonising cars, and… | ||
| Scan227 | Cost request for converting standard front brakes to the anti-squeak type on a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To G/Rb. From Hs/GWH. 87930. Hs/GWH.7/KT.22.4.31 PHANTOM II. Will you please give us the cost of converting the present standard front brakes to the anti-squeak type front brakes. Hs/GWH. | ||
| Scan228 | Effects on car 58-GN after removing its rear engine feet, particularly regarding noise and vibration. | ||
| View original record | 87960. HS RECEIVED 25 APR 1931 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to R. Wor. re 58-GN. Sg7/E24.4.31 In a recent memo. from you you asked for an expression of opinion in regard to this car since the rear engine feet… | ||
| Scan229 | Relaying a telegram about a conference on crankshaft torsional periods and damper design. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Wor. From Hs. c. to Sr. c. to BY. c. to PN. Hs.5/MJ.24.4.31. x634 E. dictated the following telegram over the 'phone, which he had received from R. :- "ARRANGE CONFERENCE W.W. THURSDAY… | ||
| Scan230 | Return of car 110-DC to London. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn. From Hs/Lid. 87960. Hs/Lid.1/MJ.28.4.31. 110-DC. Referring to Hn19/1/17.4.31. We are sending 110-DC. back to London on Thursday next, April 30th. Hs/A.J.Lidsey. | ||
| Scan231 | Letter chasing the return of a second-hand car used for experiments. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) [Handwritten]: W [Handwritten]: 87960. [Handwritten]: Hn21/I/28-4-31. SECOND-HAND CAR 110-DC. We are sorry to trouble you again but we really would like to have some news of when this car is… | ||
| Scan232 | Recommendation for ordering road springs for a trials car, detailing front and rear specifications. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Hs/Rm. c.c. to Wor. X7900. Hs/Rm.3/KT.29.4.31. ROAD SPRINGS FOR TRIALS CAR. We recommend that the following springs should be ordered for the trials cars as per PN4/WT28.4.31. (copy… | ||
| Scan233 | Experiment to improve the springing and ride comfort on Phantom I chassis 110-DC. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Ha/Lid. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to R. Da. c. to By. Hd. PHANTOM I. SPRINGING. X.8410. X.7960. On chassis No. 110-DC, we have fitted road springs having greater deflection for load than standard… | ||
| Scan234 | The springing and handling characteristics of chassis No. 110-DC. | ||
| View original record | X7960. Hs/Mr. Lidsey. X. 8410. X. 7960. Hd/WT7/KW30.4.31. Re Chassis No. 110-DC. We have tried the above car and find the springing very good for town work, and also good at moderate speeds. At speed… | ||
| Scan235 | The endurance and silence testing of a pair of rear hydraulic shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Rn. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to CSH. x7960.- Hs/Rn. 2/KT. 8. 5. 31. HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS. P.II. We have a pair of rear hydraulic shock absorbers that have now completed their endurance… | ||
| Scan236 | Arrangement to fit Hydraulic Shock Absorbers to car 129-GN for London Trials. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.1/WT11.5.31. S/W. Rm...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. GWH RECEIVED 12 MAY 1931 HS Hydraulic Shock Absorbers P.11 Your memo Hs/Rm 2/KT.8.5.31. I have arranged for 129-GN London Trials car to have… | ||
| Scan237 | Chassis alterations required to create a Trials Car for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | HS 87960. Cx10/KW14.5.31. S/W. for. C. to S.Hs. Hn.) 23-EX. 1 copy. 87941. Arising out of PN having tried this car last week we have decided that it would be probably suit our purpose quite well to… | ||
| Scan238 | Despatch of a pair of improved shock absorbers for car 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | Y7960. To PN. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to GWH. Hs/Rm.3/MJ.16.5.31. With reference to PN.1/WT.11.5.31. We have today despatched a pair of improved shock absorbers to N. for fitting to the… | ||
| Scan239 | The despatch of one pair of 40/50 rear shock absorbers for experimental testing. | ||
| View original record | To Stores. From Hs/Rm. c. to S.O. O.C. c. to Br. (N). 2960. Hs/Rm.4/MJ.16.5.31. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Cricklewood, one pair of 40/50 rear shock absorbers. These are to be… | ||
| Scan240 | Preparation of the 23-EX car for sale and the disposal of its body and oil filter. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. c. to Hd. X7960. Hs.4/KT.16.5.31. 23-EX. CAR. X.7960. X.7941. Referring to CX10/KW14.5.31. we are sending this car over to the Repair Dept. so that they can prepare it for Sales. As… | ||
| Scan241 | Instructions and blueprint for fitting a side spare wheel carrier bracket to the dash of chassis 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | W/N. to Br. from Hs/Les. 87960. Hs/Les.3/KT.16.5.31. Re. Chassis No. 58-GN. - Sg's Car. In reply to Br/G8/G15.5.31. We are sending you the blue print for the side spare wheel carrier bracket to the… | ||
| Scan242 | Despatch and fitting of new type rear shock absorbers for vehicle 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To Br/Cricklewood. From Hs/Rm. c. to FN. Hs/Rm.Y/MJ.20.5.31. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 129-GN. On the 16th. inst., we despatched a pair of new type rear shock absorbers to be fitted to 129-GN. These… | ||
| Scan243 | Proposal to test a higher axle ratio on a Phantom II Continental model, comparing it with the 26-EX and 27-EX cars. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to PN. PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL MODEL. We assume that you would like the higher axle ratio tried on a Continental model similar to those you are selling that is,… | ||
| Scan244 | The fitting of a higher gear axle to a Phantom II Continental Model, car 26-EX, for trials and a Brooklands test. | ||
| View original record | 8960 To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Continental Sg9/E27.5.31. Copy to Wor. Model. Copy to PN. Copy to CX. K7/20 x7960 Referring to Hs.1/MJ.21.5.31 re question of higher gear, I note that the axle with the… | ||
| Scan245 | Axle compatibility between experimental cars 26-EX and 27-EX for the Phantom II Continental Model. | ||
| View original record | X7960. Hs.6/MJ.28.5.31. X.7120. X.7960. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to PN. c. to Cx. PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL MODEL. Replying to Sg9/E27.5.31. We find that we shall not be able to change the axles… | ||
| Scan246 | Requesting improved wider brake drums for car 26-EX and new car 31-GX. | ||
| View original record | Hs 960- To Hs. from Sg. re 26-EX. Sg11/E28.5.31 Copy to PN. [Stamp: 28 MAY 1931] PN is anxious to have the improved type of wider brake drums fitted to the back wheels of this car, i.e. the same… | ||
| Scan247 | From Hs to Mx regarding the alteration of brakes on Trials Cars, referencing a previous job on Mr. Thistlewaite's and Fairey's cars. | ||
| View original record | Mx. From Hs. 87960. Hs.2/MJ.29.5.31. Attached herewith a note from Sg. re alteration of brakes on Trials Cars. As you dealt with the alteration on Mr. Thistlewaite's and Fairey's car, we think this is… | ||
| Scan248 | Dispatch of ball ends for shock absorbers to be fitted to car 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | W/S. from Hs/Rn. c. to FN. c. to CEF. 87960. Hs/Rn.7/KT.29.5.31. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 129-GN. Further to our note Hs/Rn.3/WJ.20.5.31. We are today dispatching to Cricklewood the necessary ball ends to… | ||
| Scan249 | Organising comparative acceleration tests for a Phantom II car with standard and higher geared axles. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 30 MAY 1931 S/W Hs.. from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. Cx. 87960. PN.1/WT29.5.31. 26-EX. Higher Axle Ratio. Referring to your Hs.6/MJ.28.5.31 and our conversation on the 'phone this morning, we have… | ||
| Scan250 | Springing specifications for car 58-GN, including spring loads, damper settings, clearances, and overall weight. | ||
| View original record | Hd/S.B. From Hs/Lid. 87960 Hs/Lid.&/MJ.17.6.31. SPRINGING 58-GN. (Sg's. Car). 87410. The above car was fitted with the following springs in the Expl. Dept., in January 1931. :- Front Springs. F.78797.… | ||
| Scan251 | Confirmation of a telephone conversation requesting Hartford shock absorbers for car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | x7960. (8 1/2) 16 7/31 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg16/E15.7.31 In confirmation of telephone message to your office this afternoon: I believe you told me that my car, 58-GN had Hartford shock… | ||
| Scan252 | Refitting of Hartford Shock Absorbers for vehicle 58 GN and the despatch of the parts. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Sg. 87960 Hs/Lid -1/WS16.7.31. Re: 58 GN. With reference to Sg16/E.15.7.31., the fittings for the rear Hartford Shock Absorbers were left on 58 GN. when the shock absorbers were removed, it is… | ||
| Scan253 | Sending a set of Hartford Shock Absorbers, originally from car 58 GN, to the Sales Department. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from Hs/CEP. c. G/Mt. 87960 Hs/CEP1/MS16.7.31. Re: 58 GN. Sg. Trials. In accordance with Sgl6/E.15.7.31. We are to-day sending into the Stores, one complete set of Hartford Shock Absorbers to… | ||
| Scan254 | Requesting suggestions regarding a car issue, following an attached memo from 'Sg'. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from Wor/MT. 87960 WorS/T19.7.31. Re 58-GN. Attached herewith is copy of memo received from Sg. re his car. Will you please let Wor. have your suggestions as to what can be done quickly in… | ||
| Scan255 | The poor performance of car 58-GN and a request for it to be improved. | ||
| View original record | Copy. To Wor. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg21/E17.7.31. Re the above, which is the car that I use, I am frequently asked to let this car be used for a demonstration run and I always see that such an… | ||
| Scan256 | Alleged loss of performance in a car, suggesting a dynamometer test and speculating on potential causes. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs/Rm. 879601 Hs/Rm.3/MJ.20.7.31. 58-GN. With reference to Wor6/T.18.7.31. The most satisfactory way of confirming the alleged loss of performance on this car is to take a road wheel HP.… | ||
| Scan257 | Testing of experimental car 19-EX fitted with a new type of engine. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/MJ.24.7.31. 19-EX. is at present being used by Aero Sales. We have been using their car for Experimental work and this will be ready on Saturday noon. We therefore… | ||
| Scan258 | The arrangement of car 19-EX for PN's use during the holidays. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. From Hs/Rm. 87968 Hs/Rm.7/MJ.24.7.31 PN. has been enquiring if we have a car he could run during the holidays. We have therefore sent you the following wire - "RAPPIN PLEASE ARRANGE NORTHEY HAS… | ||
| Scan259 | Confirming a telephone conversation regarding the return of car 19-EX. | ||
| View original record | @G731 87960. PNL/WT.6.8.31. S/W. Hs/Rm. 19-EX. Confirming our conversation over the 'phone this afternoon, PN. has the above car with him and will be returning on Monday the 10th. In the meantime I… | ||
| Scan260 | Short memo confirming a car will be delivered on the morning of the 8th. | ||
| View original record | 87960. S/W. Hs/Rm....from PN. PN.1/WT7.8.31. 19-EX. This car will be with you to-morrow morning the 8th instant. PN. | ||
| Scan261 | From PN detailing issues found during a test drive of car 19-EX, including engine sounds and a faulty starter switch. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.1/WT10.8.31. HS/Rm... from PN. 19-EX. I sent this car back to you on Saturday last, driven by Garner. During the few hundred miles which I ran this car, the engine and transmission behaved… | ||
| Scan262 | The replacement or adjustment of shock absorbers for car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Hs. c. PN. 87960. Hs3/AML1.8.31. With regard to the shock absorbers fitted to 58-GN, we find that these are not set according to our latest standard for low rating springs. We are therefore… | ||
| Scan263 | Requesting confirmation for the arrival of car 25-EX in Paris to coordinate with Derby officials. | ||
| View original record | Js. From Hs/Rm. 87960. Hs/Rm.7/MJ.18.8.31. We should be glad to have confirmation that the car 25-EX. will be in Paris with PN. on Sunday morning the 23rd.inst., as we do not want the Derby officials… | ||
| Scan264 | Report on the reconditioning of shock dampers for Chassis No. 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: AJL 8/7960. Original dampers received about 20.7.31 replaced by split fisto lathe. Original dampers were re-started out for load and taken to Lulsgate by C.W.H for DB&N. Handwritten… | ||
| Scan265 | Experimental work on shock absorbers for chassis 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | G/WAB. From Hs/Lid. Y7960 Hs/Lid.10/MJ.27.8.31. Chassis No. 129-GN. Replying to G/WAB/JKS/NL.26.8.31. All the work carried out on shock absorbers on the above car was purely experimental. The costs… | ||
| Scan266 | Design and benefits of Diamond engine mounting for a 40/50 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 87960 X7005. Hs./W.W.29.9.31. To Sg. From Hs. c. to R. Wor. c. to PN. BY. Re. 40/50 HP. 58-GN. Replying to Sg13/28.9.31. The W.W. design of Diamond engine mounting provides for auxiliary feet at the… | ||
| Scan267 | Design of diamond engine mountings and scheduling for chassis 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | Hs x 4960. To Hs. from Sg. re 40/50 HP. 58-GN. Sg10/E10931 87005, Copy to R. Wor. PN. BY. [struck through] Thanks for Hs.5/MJ.9.9.31. I am pleased to note that the WW design of diamond engine mounting… | ||
| Scan268 | Car 58-GN being sent to Derby for a diamond mounting to be fitted and for investigation of a steering rattle and a squeak. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To-Hs. from Sg re 40/50 HP - 58-GN. Copy to Wor. PN. Sg8/E14.9.31 Referring to Sg10/E10.9.31 would you please note that I propose sending the above car up to Derby on Thursday morning of this… | ||
| Scan269 | From Sg. to Hs. regarding a change of arrangements for sending car 58-GN to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg20/E16.9.31 Copy to PN Would you please note that I have now had to alter my arrangements and it will not be convenient to send the car up to Derby until after this… | ||
| Scan270 | The recurrence of an unbearable booming noise in car 129-GN, which requires an urgent fix for the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.11/WT28.9.31. S/W. Hs... from PN. Copy to Wor. Scr [crossed out] RBT [crossed out] 129-GN. London Trials. You will remember that this was one of the early cars to have the modified… | ||
| Scan271 | London trials for car 129-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To PN. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Sg. c. to RC. Hs.2/MJ.30.9.31. 129-GN. LONDON TRIALS. Replying to PN.11/WT29.9.31. If you will let us know when 129-GN. car is available we will send one of our… | ||
| Scan272 | Performance issues such as hard suspension, engine torque, noise, and vibrations on Mr. Sidgreaves' car, with suggested modifications. | ||
| View original record | HS. } FROM R. SG. C. to WOR. PN. COPY. X7960. R2/11.10.31. X7960 MR. SIDGREAVES' CAR. The first impression was that for London the springs or the tyres were to hard. It was reported to be due to stiff… | ||
| Scan273 | 40/50 springing, advising against increasing front damping and confirming an experiment to fit new dampers. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 40/50 Springing. Sg20/El.10.31 Referring to 58-GN and your Hs.6/MJ.9.9.31 I forgot to mention yesterday that I do not want the front damping increased so that, as you say,… | ||
| Scan274 | The incorporation of Diamond mounting for the central radiator. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Les. 87960 Hs/Les.2/MJ.2.10.31. 58-GN. Central Radiator Mounting. The above will have to be incorporated when Diamond mounting is fitted to this car, and should be fitted as on present… | ||
| Scan275 | Requesting examination of a rear axle whistle and a steering column knock on car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Lid. 7960 Hs/Lid.3/MJ.2.10.31. 58-GN. Apart from fitting the Diamond engine mounting to this car will you please arrange to have the rear axle examined to find the cause of the whistle… | ||
| Scan276 | Experimental trials for car 129-GN, focusing on reducing excessive drumming, booming, and steering-wheel vibration. | ||
| View original record | x7960. RECEIVED 1931 OCT 3 WT.6/WT2.10.31. 17x634 Pg...from PN. Copy to Hs. 129-GN. Trials. Mr. Leslie from the Experimental Dept. spent most of the day on this car yesterday with a view to trying to… | ||
| Scan277 | Experiment involving a thinner disc and diamond mounting for a flywheel, with associated travel plans. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. PN. re 58-GN - the Car I use. Sg10/E5.10.31 Referring to R2/M1.10.31 I suggest that you should not fit the thinner disc to the flywheel as well as the diamond… | ||
| Scan278 | Potential fitting of an experimental thinner flywheel disc to car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. PN. X7960. Hs.2/MJ.6.10.31. 58-GN. (Sg10/E5.10.31.) We had no intention of fitting a thinner flywheel disc to 58-GN. car until it had been proved out experimentally. At the… | ||
| Scan279 | Issues with loose shock damper levers, cross steering tube, and bonnet clearances on car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Ha/Les. *7960. Hs/Les.8/MJ.6.10.31. 58-GN. Both levers have worked loose on their serrations on the front shock dampers. As we wish to investigate this complaint, we should like the… | ||
| Scan280 | Demonstration run in Glasgow for Lady Mackie and its importance for a potential order. | ||
| View original record | 16 87960. PN.10/WT9.10.31. RECEIVED 31 OCT 1931 S/W. from PN. Copy to ~~ex~~ Hs. With regard to the demonstration run which has been arranged to be given to Lady Mackie at Glasgow on Sg's car (58-GN)… | ||
| Scan281 | Fitting drilled valves in rear shock absorbers for a trial run and testing experimental adjustable shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. x7960 Hs/Rm.5/WDL 2.10.31. 58-GN. x7520. We have fitted up this car with drilled valves in the rear shock absorbers so that it will be suitable for the trial run in Glasgow. We have… | ||
| Scan282 | Arranging a demonstration run in Edinburgh for a prospective buyer, focusing on the car's springing. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs). [STAMP] RECEIVED XI 1931 OCT 9 [HANDWRITTEN] Y7960 Ox/Bly1/ES.9.10.31. re: 58-GN. As mentioned over the telephone yesterday, we are sending a driver to collect the above car between 9 and… | ||
| Scan283 | Challenges of determining customer requirements for car springing. | ||
| View original record | S/W. c. Hs., BY., Sg. Re- SPRINGING. feel we do not do sufficient to ascertain customers' requirements in respect of springing. When you come to consider, however, that we in most cases do not meet… | ||
| Scan284 | Urgent transfer of car 23-EX for modifications to reduce roughness and vibrations ahead of the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | 17960. PN.5/WT13.10.31. S/W. Hs/Rm....from PN. Copy to G. RG. RECEIVED 1931 OCT 14 23-EX. London Trials. As I informed you on the 'phone to-day we are sending this car to you this afternoon in order… | ||
| Scan285 | Modifications to reduce booms and issues with a spare wheel carrier bracket on the 23-EX trials car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs/Rm. X7960. Hs/Rm.1/AM 4.10.31. 23-EX TRIALS CAR. We have done all we know of to cure booms on this car. We have not been entirely successful. However, we consider that the modifications… | ||
| Scan286 | Improvement of drumming and noise issues in a Phantom II car for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Hmr. 87960. PN.2/WT20.10.31 23-EX. There is a marked improvement in the general drumming and noise of this car since your efforts at W, to deal with this difficulty, but… | ||
| Scan287 | Chasing the delivery of parts for Chassis 23 EX - Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | N-W. LES 87960. A17/H.22.10.31. re Chassis 23 EX - Trials Car We have received a copy of memo Hs/Rm1/AF14.10.31, addressed to PN. from which we note that you were sending certain parts to us before… | ||
| Scan288 | Persistent 'canary' type squeaking noise in car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] LID See me 87960. HS [Stamp] RECEIVED OCT 27 [Typed] To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg16/E26.10.31 Referring to the attached memo. you will remember that one of the points in regard to this… | ||
| Scan289 | Results of fitting a Diamond Mounting to car 56-GN. | ||
| View original record | #3 To R. from Sg. Copy to Wor. Hs. HY. re Diamond Mounting. The above has now been fitted to 56-GN - (the car I use) - and I have had an opportunity of giving it a good run. It appears to have… | ||
| Scan290 | Confirming the despatch of parts for the 23-EX trials car chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/N. to A. from Hs/Les. x7960. Hs/Les.5/KT.29.10.31. RE CHASSIS 23-EX. TRIALS CAR. With reference to your memo. A17/H.22.10.31. we are hoping to despatch to you tomorrow the 30th. inst - (a) One spare… | ||
| Scan291 | Follow-up memo regarding the dispatch of parts for Chassis 23 EX - Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | N-W. LES 87960. A. is absent. See Tru A/H1/H.29.10.31. re Chassis 23 EX - Trials Car With reference to our A17/H.22.10.31, we shall be glad to know if it is still your intention to send the parts… | ||
| Scan292 | Recurring noise from a rear axle, detailing a previous repair and suggesting further investigation of the universal joint. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To Sg. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.11/KT.30.10.31. RE. 58-GN. With reference to Sg16/E26.10.31. we are sorry to hear that the noise from the neighbourhood of the rear axle has commenced again. When the… | ||
| Scan293 | Confirming the successful repair of a squeak by truing up a driving flange. | ||
| View original record | LID See me HS 87960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg12/E2.11.31 Thanks for Hs/Lid.11/KT.30.10.31. I sent the car to N. some few days ago and I am pleased to say that they have been able to cure the… | ||
| Scan294 | Request to prepare and dispatch parts for the 129.GN trials car to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To RHC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.2/KT.3.11.31. 129.GN. TRIALS CAR. Will you please prepare and despatch to Cricklewood for the above car :- (a) One rubber isolated steering column bracket D.73306.… | ||
| Scan295 | Requesting further information regarding a squeak in a rear axle caused by fouling parts. | ||
| View original record | 87960: W/N. To Br. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.9/KT.4.11.31. 58-GN. We have received a memo. from Sg. in which he states that you found the cause of the squeak in the rear axle on his car was due to the boss… | ||
| Scan296 | The cause and fix for a rear axle squeak on Chassis No.58-GN during trials. | ||
| View original record | x7960. N-W. Hs/Ltd. Br2/WG.6.11.31. re Chassis No.58-GN - Sg. Trials. With reference to your Hs/Lid9/KT.4.11.31 concerning the above car, we found the squeak in the rear axle was due to the boss of… | ||
| Scan297 | Improving the high-speed performance of the Continental Phantom II car by modifying the air silencer. | ||
| View original record | x7960. W/S. PN. From Hs/Lid. c. to Sg. EP. c. to Wor. By. Hs/Lid.12/WJ.13.11.31. CONTINENTAL P.II PERFORMANCE. x7770 x7120 With reference to the fact that the Continental P.ll cars do not on the… | ||
| Scan298 | Internal memorandum regarding the despatch of parts for car 129 GN sales trials. | ||
| View original record | To Ty/pr. from RHC/CEP. c. Hs/Rm. c. G/Rb. 87960. RHC/CEP2/MS16.11.31. Re: 129 GN. - Sales Trials. We are to-day sending into the Despatch Stores the following:- Steering Column Rubber Damper Steady… | ||
| Scan299 | Request to prepare two aluminium packings for the frame to fit engine Hs-464 onto car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | R. H. C. FROM Hs/Les. 87960 Hs/Les.2/MA.1. 12. 31. 58-GN. As we want to fit Hs-464 on the above car to locate the engine from under the rear engine feet, will you please prepare the 2 alum packings… | ||
| Scan300 | The unavailability of the Continental Trials car for an appointment. | ||
| View original record | S/W x7960: To Hs. from Sg. re 27-EX. Sg2/E9.12.31 Referring to the appointment made to meet you at Bignall's Corner at 12 o'clock on Friday, I find that we shall not be able to bring our Continental… | ||
| Scan301 | Request to borrow car 58-GN to reduce pedal movement. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Les. c. to N. 87960 Hs/Les.6/MA.14.12.31. 58-GN. CAR. We understand that Rn arranged with you last Friday for us to borrow your car for a day, in order to, with aid of Cricklewood, reduce… | ||
| Scan302 | Arranging for car 58-GN to be available for a modification to reduce pedal movement. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN Car. Copy to N. Sg2/E15.12.31 Replying to Hs/Les.6/MA/14.12.31 I will arrange for the above to be at N. first thing on Monday morning next, the 21st, so that you… | ||
| Scan303 | Potential use of car 18-G4 as a demonstration model after completing its next 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. 87960. re- 18-G4. Cx9/KW8.1.32. When this car has completed its next 10,000 miles do you think that it could be made into a suitable car for demonstration purposes, as a sample of those cars… | ||
| Scan304 | Premature renewal of Servo halos due to the working surfaces becoming highly glazed and hard-faced on a trials car and a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.11/WT8.1.32. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. Mx. HH. H. 31-GX. Trials Car. This car has just had the Servo halos renewed in view of it being found that the brakes, when strenuously used… | ||
| Scan305 | Responding to a complaint about the brakes on the 31-GX trials car, mentioning performance of other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 879601 To PN. From Hs. C. to SS. C. to Wor. C. to Mx. EP. C. to H. 31-GX. TRIALS CAR. Replying to PN.11/WT8.1.32. We have made sufficient cars similar to 31-GX to state that the complaint you have on… | ||
| Scan306 | The embarrassing return of car 31-GX to the coachbuilders due to unsatisfactory frame and radiator vibration after being sold. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PH.1/WT23.2.32. S/W. ...from PN. Copy to Hs. 604IS. London Continental Trials. I am sure that you will appreciate that in view of the fact that we have sold our existing London Trials… | ||
| Scan307 | 'jellying' complaint with the London Trials Car 60-JS, requiring investigation by the Experimental Shop. | ||
| View original record | To W.O.R. from Hs. C. E.P. C. MX. X7960. Hs.1/AD24.2.32. LONDON TRIALS CAR 60-JS. We have been out on this car and we agree with EP. and MX. that in its present state it is not suitable for a trials… | ||
| Scan308 | Proposing a meeting to discuss chassis 60-JS and its testing with diamond engine mounting, and requesting a car. | ||
| View original record | 87960. RECEIVED PN.8/WT25.2.32. S/W. Wor...from PN. Copy to Hs. Mx. Er. Please note that I propose to be at the Works on Monday afternoon as I wish to discuss the position of 60-JS which is with you,… | ||
| Scan309 | Examination report on the first production diamond engine car, listing faults and recommended modifications. | ||
| View original record | 87960. x7120. Mx. From Hs/Les. c. to By. E. c. to EP. Wor. Hs/Les.4/MA. 8. 3. 32. LONDON TRIALS P.II 60.J.S. We have received the above car, which is the first production diamond engine mounted… | ||
| Scan310 | Instructions for radiator mounting adjustments and part replacements to ensure correct clearance and movement. | ||
| View original record | -2- have no clearance, as this causes a load on the bottom rubber when the cup is on. (4) If the radiator movement is not sufficient the radiator should be raised by a packing in the centre mounting.… | ||
| Scan311 | Technical note warning against using specific parts together due to the risk of excessive load. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Les.4/MA.8.3.32.contd. It is important that the short distance piece F.84088 should not be used in conjunction with the hard rubber E.80612, as this would cause excessive load on the centre… | ||
| Scan312 | Completion of car 60-JS, and arranging testing at Brooklands and delivery. | ||
| View original record | W/S -PN. -C.Wor. Hs. JLS. HS X7960: EP26/HB.3.32. re. 60-JS. We have now practically completed this car. In discussing the matter with Hs. he points out that an appointment has been made with you at… | ||
| Scan313 | Improvements and ongoing issues with the Phantom II Diamond Mounted Engine Chassis, focusing on 'front jellying' and suspension. | ||
| View original record | Wem. c. Hs. X7.960. EPS/H.11.3.32. re. PHANTOM II. DIAMOND MOUNTED ENGINE CHASSIS. 60-JS. Definite improvement has been obtained by the alterations we have made to the chassis, i.e. the radiator… | ||
| Scan314 | Radiator jellying and the non-standardized 'shimmy-shackle' fixing during car testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP8/H.11.3.32. Only in case the radiator shows definite signs of bad jellying during the complete car final test should action be taken to alter the radiator fixing. As regards the fixing of the… | ||
| Scan315 | Request for two springs for two Phantom II demonstration cars to be used in thermostat control trials. | ||
| View original record | LID 87960. PN.4/WT12.3.32. Dictated 11.3.32. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Wor. Br. See me HS Thermostat Control Trials Cars. Will you please send two springs which can be fitted at N. to our two… | ||
| Scan316 | Damage to the coachwork and upholstery of the New Trials Continental Saloon No. 60-JS. | ||
| View original record | x7960. PN.3/WT15.3.32. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Wcr. C. Cx. RECEIVED 1932 MAR 1 New Trials Continental Saloon No. 60-JS. I have been very much concerned at receiving a report about this car of which… | ||
| Scan317 | Follow-up on the supply and fitting of a shimmy shackle for a Phantom II steering system. | ||
| View original record | LID x7960. See me HS To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Steering. Sg14/E23.3.32 Lucas Allô Horn HF-722 Sent Off Referring to Hs.1/MJ.2.3.32 as three weeks have now elapsed I should be glad if you would let me… | ||
| Scan318 | Despatching springs for thermostat control trials on specific cars. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN. From Hs/Lid. c. to Wor. c. to Br. Hs/Lid.16/MA. 23.3.32. THERMOSTAT CONTROL. TRIALS CAR. With reference to PN.4/WT.12.3.32., we are today despatching to 'N' two springs (piece No.EX.7836)… | ||
| Scan319 | Typed note confirming an arrangement to meet at Conduit St. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Hs/Rm. X7960. Hs/Rm.1/AD24.3.32. With reference to Sg22/E22.3.32 we will arrange to see you at Conduit St. at 2-30 p.m. on the 5th April as suggested. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan320 | Fitting a shimmy shackle to a Phantom II steering system on car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960. Sg. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.24.3.32. PHANTOM 11 STEERING. Replying to Sg.14/E23.3.32. We shall be ready to fit the shimmy shackle to 58-GN. car any time after Easter. We have looked into it, and we… | ||
| Scan321 | Arranging to send car 58-GN to Derby, with handwritten notes about trying the car before alterations. | ||
| View original record | LID x7960. See parts are ready make sure we try car before alterations. To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Steering - 58-GN. Copy to Wor. Crawford. Sg5/E30.3.32 Referring to Hs.6/MJ.24.3.32 I will arrange to… | ||
| Scan322 | Proposing a visit to W. on a Wednesday and checking for availability regarding other meetings. | ||
| View original record | 87960. PN.1/WT7.4.32. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Wor. I am proposing to come to W. one day next week, preferably Wednesday, but first of all would like to know whether this day is suitable from the… | ||
| Scan323 | Arranging meetings with A.M. officials in Derby and a visit to the Ministry in London. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To PN. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.4/MJ.9.4.32. Replying to PN.1/WT.7.4.32. Our arrangements for next week are that on Tuesday the 12th. we shall have A.M. officials at Derby, and on Wednesday the… | ||
| Scan324 | Steering problems on car 58-GN, including tests with a shimmy shackle and adding friction to the column. | ||
| View original record | To Sr. From Hs. c. to Wor. 87960. Hs.8/MJ.11.4.32. 58-GN. CAR. As I mentioned to you when you were at Derby, we found that the steering on 58-GN. car when we tried it was abnormally bad. On the tests… | ||
| Scan325 | Feedback and improvements on the steering of car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Copy to Nor. Sg2/E13.4.32 Thanks for Hs.S/MJ.11.4.32 relative to the steering. I was very much interested to hear you say the other day that you considered the… | ||
| Scan326 | Sg. to Hs. regarding car 58-GN, inquiring about radiator work due to the engine running cooler. | ||
| View original record | LID x7960. Please reply RECEIVED APR 16 To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg10/E15.4.32 HS I should be very much interested to know if you did anything to the radiator when the car was with you recently, and… | ||
| Scan327 | On improved steering performance following a 100-mile test drive, urging the swift testing and standardisation of a new spring shackle. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re 58-GN. Sg11/E18.4.32 Referring to Sg2/E13.4.32 I have now driven the car about another 100 miles. The steering seemed to be quite free and, as I said in my former note,… | ||
| Scan328 | Explaining that a car's engine is running cooler due to a sudden cold spell of weather. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs/Lid. x7960. Hs/Lid.3/MA.20.4.32. Re. 58-GN. Sg.10/E.15.4.32. Nothing was done to the engine or radiator, when the car was in Derby, that would cause the engine to run cooler for the same… | ||
| Scan329 | Severe 'jellying' issue with a demonstration car in Paris and requesting a solution. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Hs. c. to PN. X7960. U.W. C3/C8.6.32 x457 Re Continental Type Trials Cars. We are in a very difficult position in regard to one of our Demonstration cars, viz. 60-JS. This is the car, you will… | ||
| Scan330 | Agreeing to fit a 'shimmy shackle' and ribbed castiron drums to Mr. Kaye Don's car. | ||
| View original record | Y7960. S/W Hs To Hs. from Sg. re Mr.Kaye Don. P.II 34-JS. Sg9/E17.6.32 Copy to Wep. Be. Referring to your Hs./MJ.17.6.32 I agree to your fitting a "shimmy shackle" and ribbed castiron drums to the… | ||
| Scan331 | Dispatch of car 34-JS to Derby and arranging re-delivery with Mr. Kaye Don. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W. Hs. Bs2/H.20.6.32. Re: Car No. 34-JS. Kaye Don. Further to your Hsl/M.17.6.32., will you kindly note that this Car was sent to Derby this morning per our man. We presume you will make… | ||
| Scan332 | The repair and return of Mr. Kaye Don's car, model 34-JS. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Hs. from Sg. re Mr.Kaye Don. 34-JS. Sg1/E20.6.32 [STAMP: 1932 JUN 20 HS] He spoke to me on the telephone this morning and impressed xx on me the fact that he hoped you would be able to let… | ||
| Scan333 | Letter from a client regarding the collection of their car and a front wheel wobble issue. | ||
| View original record | Telephone Whitehall 4649 Telegrams 87960 Dorland House, 14, Regent Street, London, S.W.1. 20th June 1932. E.W. Hives Esq. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Mr. Hives, Your people at Conduit Street… | ||
| Scan334 | The delay in returning Mr. Kaye Don's car (34-JS) and additional work being carried out. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. X7960 Hs.1/AD21.6.32. MR. KAYE DON - 34-JS. We do not think it is possible to return this car to Mr. Kaye Don by Friday evening. We have no intention of fitting special pistons, while… | ||
| Scan335 | Letter to a customer arranging a loaner car while their vehicle is undergoing service. | ||
| View original record | X7960. S/W. HS. Ox20/KW22632. [STAMP: RECEIVED 23 JUN 1932] 22nd June, 1932. Kaye Don, Esq., Dorland House, 14, Regent Street, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Don, Mr. Sidgreaves asked me to see about the loan of a… | ||
| Scan336 | Letter to Mr. Kaye Don detailing recent repairs and observations on his car's steering and braking. | ||
| View original record | 87960. Expl. Dept. Hs.5/MJ. 30th. June 1932. Kaye Don Esq., Dorland House, 14, Regent Street, LONDON.S.W.1. Dear Mr. Kaye Don, We have returned your car to Mulliners this afternoon. The work we have… | ||
| Scan337 | Page 2 of a letter recommending periodic wheel balancing to improve steering. | ||
| View original record | -2- We would recommend that you periodically get the balance of the wheels checked as any out of balance has such a marked effect on the steering. Yours sincerely, For Rolls-Royce Ltd. | ||
| Scan338 | Urgent report on unsatisfactory steering for chassis No. 61-JS during London Trials, with a request to fit flexible shackles. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hx) [Hx is struck through] o.c. [illegible] [struck through] o.c. Hor. [struck through] o.c. Hd. [struck through] c. Ha. [ticked] URGENT. x7960. PM12/PH.20.7.32. Chassis No.61-JS - London… | ||
| Scan339 | Availability of material for a non-production shackle for Chassis No.61-JS during the London Trials. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Mx x7960. Mx4/T21.7.32. re Chassis No.61-JS - London Trials. You will have received a copy of memo PN12/PH20.7.32. As the shackle PN is asking for is not yet a production piece, I shall be… | ||
| Scan340 | The unavailability of a standardised flexible shackle for Chassis No. 61-JS. | ||
| View original record | W/S PN C.Hore O.St. c Hs. from Mr. X7960. Mx13/T22.7.32. FN12/PH20.7.32. re. Chassis No.61-JS - London Trials. The flexible shackle, although standardised, is not yet available and it will be some… | ||
| Scan341 | Urgent memo requesting a necessary part for car 61-J3 during the London Trials. | ||
| View original record | X7960. URGENT S/H. Mr. O. SF. O. OF. c. TH. c. RS. O. CH. o. BR. c. RO. FMB/H.22.7.32. 61-J3 - London Trials. Referring to my memo RML2/H.20.7.32., will you please send the necessary part to N as… | ||
| Scan342 | Arrangement to send a car, Chassis 52-GN, from Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | S/W.....Hs. X 7960 RECEIVED 16 AUG 1932 C24/D16.8.32. Re: Sg's Car, Chassis 52-GN. --------------------------- I am arranging to send this up to you to-morrow at noon. We have the car at Lillie Hall… | ||
| Scan343 | List of requested modifications for 'Sg's Car' (58.GN). | ||
| View original record | x7960. To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT.18.8.32. 58.GN. Sg's Car. Will you please make the following modifications to this car. (1) 5¾ : 1 High Compression Head with valves and washers as on 19-EX. (2)… | ||
| Scan344 | Fitting and testing of new carburetters, exhaust systems, and steering components on a Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. WOR. x7960, Hs.5/AM.8.8.32. PHANTOM II We have got 58-GN car at the Works in order to fit to it some of the latest P.II pieces so that we can confirm the results obtained on 19-EX.… | ||
| Scan345 | Continued report on carburetter noise, which is affected by the camshaft, and plans to fit a new type and remove the throttle governor. | ||
| View original record | Hs.5/AM.8.8.32 contd. -2- One of the points we are still concerned with on the carburetter is noise or roar. This is greatly affected by the type of camshaft which is used and therefore we wish to fit… | ||
| Scan346 | Performance losses due to different silencer configurations on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | SILENCER LOSSES. 10.8.32. Tests 114° Camshaft. 5.25 c.r. 7" X 20" Tyres. R.R. Semi Expanding Carburetter. 22-EX. 11 X 41 Axle Brooklands Standard Silencer. Mean Lap Speed. MPH. Cut-Out Open Cut-out… | ||
| Scan347 | The sale of Chassis No. 60 JS and the replacement of its shimmy-shackle after trials. | ||
| View original record | LID x7960. S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to EP. [Struck through] Copy to Hn. [Struck through] LE18/C/26.8.32. Re Chassis No. 60 JS. Ex Trials. This car is now for sale and as you are aware, it has a shimmy-shackle… | ||
| Scan348 | Lubrication of the little end for the Phantom II test bed engine, abandoning splash lubrication. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from E. c. Hs. X7980 E.2/HP.27.8.32. Test Bed Engine - Phantom II With reference to memo Hs/Rm.12/AD.26.8.32, we have been further into the question of lubricating the little end, and upon… | ||
| Scan349 | Typed memo enquiring about the expected return date of a car. | ||
| View original record | HS To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re 58-GN. P.II Sg17/E29.8.32 Thanks for Hs.5/AD18.8.32. I have noted all you say with interest. I should beglad if you would let me know how soon you expect to let me… | ||
| Scan350 | Confirming the expected completion date for fitting and erecting work on car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X7960 To Sg. from Hs/Lid. (Hs. away). c. to Wor. Hs/Lid.5/KT.30.8.32. 58-GN. Sg17/E29.8.32. We hope to have the fitting and erecting part of the work on 58-GN completed by the end of this week. We… | ||
| Scan351 | Request for maintenance on vehicle 58-GN, including exhaust, brake, and oil pump work. | ||
| View original record | X7960 RHC. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.1/MA.3.9.32. 58-GN. Will you please have the following attended to on 58-GN. . Lay exhaust downtake pipe and intermediate pipe. Fit lever Hs.693 to front brake equaliser… | ||
| Scan352 | Confirming a car is ready for London, requesting a driver be sent for instruction on new parts. | ||
| View original record | X7960 To Sg. from Hs. Hs.6/AD5.9.32. 58-GN This car will be ready to go to London on Wednesday morning. If you can arrange to send your driver for it so that we can instruct him on the parts which… | ||
| Scan353 | Car collection, driver availability, and arranging instructions for a new carburetter. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 7 SEP 1932 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Crawford. x7960. re 58-GN. Sg1/E6.9.32 Thanks for Hs.6/AD5.9.32. I am pleased to note the car will be ready to-morrow morning. I would willingly send… | ||
| Scan354 | 12 type HD.3 sparking plugs to be fitted to a 40/50 HP car, 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | X7960. To Stores. c. to D/BP. c. to ROY. Hs/Rn. 20/KT. 8.9.32. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Lillie Hall, 12 type HD.3 sparking plugs. These are to be fitted to Sg's 40/50 HP. car,… | ||
| Scan355 | Confirming the despatch of HD.3 sparking plugs to Lillie Hall and specifying gap settings. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Sg. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 21/KT. 8.9.32. We have today despatched to Lillie Hall 12 HD.3 type sparking plugs for use on your car. These should be set to .020" gap for the coil and .020" for the… | ||
| Scan356 | Modifications carried out on the 58-GN car at Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. C. Wor. C. E. Ry. x7960. Hs.10/AD8.9.32. 58-GN CAR The following modifications were carried out to this car at Derby :- (1) Compression ratio increased from 4.8 to 5.25. This is the… | ||
| Scan357 | Vehicle modifications including the governor, springs, valves, carburetter, and spark plugs for car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | -2- (8) Governor. The governor has been disconnected altogether. (9) Stronger tappet springs and valve springs. (10) Modified exhaust valves. When you were at Derby it was agreed that we should fit… | ||
| Scan358 | Comparative acceleration tests at Brooklands between vehicles 58-GN and 85-JS, with feedback on steering friction. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wos.Hx BY. re 58-GN Sg15/E9.9.32 Thanks for Hs.10/AD.8.9.32. I have not yet driven this sufficiently to express any opinion. Cx. and I went down to Brooklands yesterday… | ||
| Scan359 | Proposing a meeting at Brooklands to demonstrate the 58-GN car with an interior heater and quiet second gear. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c.c. WOR. C. E. PN. x7960. Hs.2/AMO.9.32. 58-GN CAR E. Rm. and my self propose going to W.W., leaving Derby on Monday and spending Tuesday at W.W. We propose calling at Brooklands on… | ||
| Scan360 | Letter authorizing the fitting of a synchromesh gearbox to a Phantom II Trials Car for demonstration and testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (c. to .Hs) 87960. Ox16/KW16.9.32. Fitting S/M gearbox to PII Trials Car. I was very glad to hear from you on the telephone that if we can name a chassis from which you could take the gearbox and… | ||
| Scan361 | The substitution of Silent Tread tyres with Buttress Tread tyres for trials car chassis no. 60-JS. | ||
| View original record | S/W. - Hs. X 7960. Whr/Ro15/WP.22.9.32 GWH Re: Chassis No. 60-JS - Trials Car When the above car was in Paris last June it was found necessary to substitute Silent Tread tyres with Buttress Tread… | ||
| Scan362 | Communication regarding the use of tyres for Trials Car chassis number 60-JS. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. 87960. Whr/Ro26/WP.26.9.32 Re: Chassis No. 60-JS Trials Car We thank you for your Hs/GWH4/KT.23.9.32 which we have shown to C. Under the circumstances, we have written to Hm. asking whether… | ||
| Scan363 | From Sg. to Hs. regarding modifications for car 58-GN, specifically the voltage control dynamo and carburetter. | ||
| View original record | WST x7960. See me Hs To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg12/E30.9.32 I notice from the last paragraph of Hs/Wstl/AD27.9.32 reference to my car going to the Experimental Shop next week. I rather thought from… | ||
| Scan364 | Car 58-GN, detailing issues with petrol starvation at speed, a leaking carburetter, and a variable steering column friction device. | ||
| View original record | x7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. PN recently had occasion to run a car for about 200 miles and I arranged for him to take this car so that he could get some further experience with it. The following… | ||
| Scan365 | Petrol shortage in car 58-GN and outlining proposed modifications for the carburetter, air silencer, controls, dynamo, and steering. | ||
| View original record | Sg. From Hs. 87960 Hs.4/MJ.5.10.32. re. 58-GN. Replying to Sg.4/E3.10.32. We cannot explain why 58-GN. should be short of petrol on the road. The probable reason is that the petrol filter may be… | ||
| Scan366 | Revised specification for Chassis 58 G.N. Engine Unit Q.R.25, listing completed work and incorporated parts. | ||
| View original record | To. Hs from RHC/WSC. c. Hd. (Records) c. AJL. X7960. RHC/WSC9/AP10.10.32 CHASSIS 58 G.N. ENGINE UNIT. Q.R.25. Specification of the above is revised as follows:- WORK COMPLETED 7.9.32 Cylinder (5.25… | ||
| Scan367 | List of modifications and part specifications for various engine and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | -2- RHC/WSC9/AP.10.10.32 Spring Drive LOP. E. 79915 - LeC. 3104. - Con:- E.77394 - Pressure Plate. - Mod. to EX.8683 E.75618 - Friction Ring - Mod. to EX. 8684. Damping Friction Load - 16 lbs at 17… | ||
| Scan368 | Modifications to the Steering Column, Front Brake Equaliser, and Controls. | ||
| View original record | -3- RHC/WSC9/AP.10.10.32 Steering Column "D" Type, LeC. 3094 Friction Device on Steering Column to LeC. 3094. F.84405 Springs for Friction Plate. Front Brake Equaliser. Longer Lever Hs.693 fitted to… | ||
| Scan369 | Request to make and build one Phantom II air intake and silencer for fitment to Sg's car. | ||
| View original record | x7960. RHC. from Hs/G.H. Whyman. Hs/GHW.4/KT.19.10.32. Will you please make up and build one P.II. air intake and silencer to LeC.3229. 58-GN. This is intended for fitment to Sg's car Hs/GHW. | ||
| Scan370 | Sg. to Hs. requesting an update on the status of car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg2/E28.10.32 Referring to Hs.4/MJ.5.10.32 I shall be glad to know how this matter now stands as a period of about three weeks has elapsed since your memo. and I… | ||
| Scan371 | Arranging the exchange of cars 58-GN and 18-G4 and requesting a report on a silencer. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Sg. From Hs. Hs.8/MJ.7.11.32. Re. 58-GN. CAR. We propose sending 18-G4. car to Lillie Hall tomorrow afternoon and would like if possible for the driver to bring back 58-GN. so that we can… | ||
| Scan372 | Arranging the handover of vehicle 58-GN and a report on a resonant silencer. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Sg. x7960. Sg7/D8.11.32 Re: 58-GN. As requested in Hs8/MJ.7.11.32, I have instructed Lillie Hall to hand over 58-GN. to your driver to-day when he brings 18-G-4. I will also arrange… | ||
| Scan373 | The required modifications for car 56-GN, including steering, pivots, silencer, and exhaust lagging. | ||
| View original record | x7960. RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/MA. 8.11.32. Sg's Car - 56-GN. car This/will be at the Works today. The main modification required are:- (1) Marles Weller steering gear to be fitted. This steering is… | ||
| Scan374 | List of modifications to be carried out on vehicle 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Lid. x7960. Hs/Lid.8/MA.9.11.32. 58-GN. Further to Hs/Rm.10/MA.8.11.32., will you please carry out the following modifications to 58-GN. (1) Fit RAD.13 servo lining. (2) Fit Starter carb:… | ||
| Scan375 | Confirming arrangements for the exchange of vehicles 19-EX and 18-G-4. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Sg. copy to RC. Sg25/DLX.11.32 Referring to our conversation on the telephone to-day, I assume that you would like your man who brings up 19-EX. to bring back 18-G-4. I gather that… | ||
| Scan376 | Arranging the return of car 58-GN and the possibility of fitting a voltage-controlled dynamo. | ||
| View original record | 87960 To Sg. From Hs. Hs.10/MJ.16.11.32. Re. 58-GN. CAR. We are arranging to return this car to you at the end of next week. If it is possible to get the voltage controlled dynamo on we shall do so.… | ||
| Scan377 | Telephone enquiry, a voltage control memorandum, and logistical arrangements for two vehicles. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED NOV 17 1932 To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg1/E17.11.32 Thanks for Hs.10/MJ.16.11.32. My telephone enquiry of yesterday did not mean that I was in any urgent hurry but that I was interested to… | ||
| Scan378 | Arranging the logistics for a car exchange involving vehicles 19-EX and 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | x7960. S/W To Hs. from JS. re 58-GN. JS1/E21.11.32 RECEIVED NOV 28 1932 HS Referring to Sg1/E17.11.32, Sg. is going to Paris on Wednesday afternoon. Therefore, after that Kenneth will be free and… | ||
| Scan379 | Urgent alterations for a semi-expanding carburettor from vehicle 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To RHC. From Hs/Swdl. Hs/Swdl. 5/MJ.23.11.32. Re. 58-GN. Will you please carry out the following alterations to the semi-expanding carburetter off 58-GN. (1) Slow running holes in throttle body… | ||
| Scan380 | Requesting to fit a standard downtake pipe, front expansion box, and intermediate pipe to car 58-GN. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To RHC/HPS. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.11/MJ.28.11.32. 58-GN. Will you please fit to this car a standard downtake pipe front expansion box and intermediate pipe all lagged as standard. We suggest that… | ||
| Scan381 | Seeking opinion on technical modifications for the 58-GN car, covering steering, carburettor, exhaust, and dynamo. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Sg. From Hs. c. to WOr. Hs.5/MJ.2.12.32. 58-GN. CAR. The above car was returned to you today. The points we are interested to get your opinion on are:- (1) Marles Weller Type Steering. -… | ||
| Scan382 | Test drive report and feedback on car 58-GN, noting improvements and new issues regarding steering, carburation, and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | X 7960. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re 58-GN. Sg13/E5.12.32 Thanks for Hs.5/WJ.2.12.32. I have driven the car this last week-end and the steering is to my mind a very great improvement over anything… | ||
| Scan383 | From Sg. to Wsx. praising the significant improvements to car 58-GN and arranging further tests. | ||
| View original record | Hs. To Wsx. from Sg. I will arrange within the next day or so to take C.& Cx. out with me on the car and compare it with standard and let you know whether we think we could now pass it for the whole… | ||
| Scan384 | Responding to criticism about a carburetter fault and starting issues on the 58-GN car. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Sg. From Hs. Hs.9/MJ.6.12.32. 58-GN. CAR. Replying to Sg13/E5.12.32. As regards your criticism of the carburetter we have been aware of this as a fault on this type of carburetter but we had… | ||
| Scan385 | 'flat spot' fault on car 58-GN and arranging further investigation. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN Sg2/E7.12.32 Thanks for Hs.9/MJ.6.12.32. Kennett thought that the "flat spot" was due to the air valve sticking up but, after cleaning them and putting a little… | ||
| Scan386 | Sir Norman Watson's request for manual radiator shutter control on his new 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | r 7960. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. By. DH. PN.1/WTS.12.32. Sir Norman Watson. New 40/50 H.P. car on order. This gentleman definitely holds the opinion that his new car should have the… | ||
| Scan387 | 40/50 HP car for Sir Norman Watson, stating the standard model is sufficient. | ||
| View original record | 87960. To PN. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs.6/MJ.9.12.32. SIR NORMAN WATSON. 40/50 HP. CAR. Replying to PN.1/WT.8.12.32. We see no reason at all why we should make a special car for Sir… | ||
| Scan388 | Fitting a hand control for radiator shutters on a New 40/50 HP car for Sir Norman Watson. | ||
| View original record | X7960 BY/Cgh.6/G.12.12.32. PN. C. Sg. C. Hemp C. Hs. C. G/Rbs NEW 40/50 HP. CAR - SIR NORMAN WATSON. With reference to PN.1/WT.8.12.32. and Hs.6/MJ.9.12.32. in which it is pointed out that there… | ||
| Scan389 | Providing feedback on the performance of car 58-GN, detailing improvements and outstanding issues. | ||
| View original record | n7960. To Hs. from Sg. re 58-GN. Sg6/E12.12.32 Referring to Sg13/E5.12.32 and your Hs.9/MJ.6.12.32, PN and Cx. have tried the car. Eh. has not been out on it because he was indisposed at the time.… | ||
| Scan390 | Engine starting issue where the starter carburetter chokes the engine. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg Sg6/E12.12.32 - 2 - Starting on the starter carburetter seems to choke the engine and then, if one shuts it off and opens the throttle, it starts fairly easily. Sg. | ||