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Scan001 Visit from Col. Hutchinson and a tyre offer from the Michelin Tyre Co. for armoured cars.
View original record By. from Wd. c. to Dr. c. to Hs. c. to Ms. X.4195 Wd3/NJ22.9.20. Armoured Cars. We are in receipt of a telegram stating that Col. Hutchinson will call on us at these Works tomorrow (Thursday) morning.…

Scan002 Accompanying two blueprints for 'F' Scheme 573, showing the modified position of an extra oil and petrol tank on the production chassis.
View original record X495 To BY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to TE (1 print). Copy to RMc (1 print). Copy to SFC. SEP 24 DA4/CB23-9-20. IN SPECIAL CARS -------------- RECEIVED Please receive two blue prints of "F"…

Scan003 Confirmation of a telegram telephoned to Chichester regarding a government order and the ability to deliver parts.
View original record CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. TELEPHONED TO CHICHESTER. Handwritten: X4195 12th October, 1920. To Worl from R.) Copy to Da. " " Hs. " " By. ROYCAR DERBY. X.4195. WORMALD COPY OF MESSAGE TELEPHONED TO MR.…

Scan004 Short note from Royce requesting models of purchasable items to be brought to the Russell Hotel.
View original record R.R. 293a (100 T) (S.H. 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 Contd. -2- MODELS OF ANYTHING PURCHASABLE SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO ME AT RUSSELL HOTEL ON THURSDAY. ROYCE.

Scan005 Dispatch of blueprints for an armoured car's barring gear, specifically the ratchet and retaining rings.
View original record X.4195 RECEIVED OCT 19 1928 To BY from DA. Copy to IB(1 print). Copy to HS(1 print). Copy to EFC. Copy to WHS(1 print). DA5/CB19-10-20. X.4195 Armoured Cars - Barring Gear. Please receive two blue…

Scan006 Blueprints for a battery in frame for Armoured Cars.
View original record S.S. 149c (100 T) S.H. SQ. 22-7-20; G 1769 X4195 To By. from Da./P. Copy to Hs. (1 print). Copy to TB. (1 print). Copy to RHC. (1 print). Copy to EFC. Da/Pk/CB21.10.20. X.3619. X.4195. Re Battery In…

Scan007 Positioning of headlamps on armoured cars to clear the radiator shutters.
View original record X. 4195 To BF from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to TS (1 print). Copy to WAC(1 print). Copy to XFC(1 print). X. 4195 Re Armoured Cars - Position of Lamps. At Col. Hutchinson's request we have looked…

Scan008 Blueprints and fitting of a hand barring gear for Armoured Cars.
View original record [Handwritten]: X 4195 To Mr from DA. Copy to Mr HW (1 print). Copy to TB (1 print). Copy to Mac(1 print). Copy to EFC. DA1/CB25-10-20. [Handwritten]: X-4195 Armoured Cars - Hand Barring Gear. Please…

Scan009 Blueprints and the positioning of hand barring gear for armoured cars, seeking approval from the coachbuilder.
View original record TO WY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to BB (1 print). Copy to BHA (1 print). Copy to EFC. [STAMP] RECEIVED OCT 27 1920 [HANDWRITTEN] X.4195 DA2/CB25-10-20. ------------------------- X.4195. Re…

Scan010 Proposal for a new method of driving a tyre pump on armoured cars using a flexible shaft.
View original record R.R. 293A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G 2809 X.4195- To By from Da. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to JD (1 print). Copy to RHG (1 print). Copy to AFG. DA14/CB26-10-20. X.4195 Armoured Cars - Tyre Pump.…

Scan011 The fit of castellated gears for the 40/50 gearbox under 'N' Scheme 622.
View original record X.4195 To copy from Ds, Copy to HS. Copy to FW. Copy to FC. Copy to RHS. DA/HDY1/OB26-10-20. With reference to "N" Scheme 622 we are aware that the castellated shown are for a fired gear in the 40/50…

Scan012 Blueprints for the wiring arrangement of a battery in an armoured car frame.
View original record R.R. 228A (100 T.) (S.H. 159. 11-8-20) G. 2200 X4195 To ---- from DA. Copy to MS (1 print). Copy to TS (1 print). Copy to RMC(1 print). Copy to EFC(1 print). DAL4/CB26-10-20. X.4195 Re Armoured Cars -…

Scan013 Proposal for an alternative hand barring gear for armoured cars, using a wire rope to swing the flywheel.
View original record X.4195. To-PY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to FB (1 print). Copy to HWC (1 print). Copy to EFC. DAL/OB30-10-20. X 4195. Armoured Cars - Hand Barring Gear. We have been considering whether…

Scan014 Modification and strengthening of towing hooks for armoured cars.
View original record To BY. from DA/STT c. to EFC. X.4195 DA/STT2/AH9.11.20. ARMOURED CARS -------------- We send you herewith modified drawing "N" Scheme 621 in connection with Towing Hooks on Armoured Cars. We have…

Scan015 Letter responding to an inquiry about experimenting with corrugated sand drums for armoured cars.
View original record X.4195 Copy RECEIVED NOV 13 1920 DAL/AH12.11.20 12th November 1920 Lieut-Col. Hutchinson, Chief Inspector of M.T. Horse Guards, LONDON, S.W.1. EFC Dear Sir, RE ROLLS ROYCE ARMOURED CARS. In reply to…

Scan016 Proposal for mounting a spare wheel carrier on an armoured car, discussing dimensions and clearances.
View original record X.4195 To BY from DA. Copy to Mr H (1 print). Copy to TE (1 print). Copy to Mett (1 print). Copy to DFO. DA5/CB2-12-20. DEC 2 X.4195 Armoured Cars - Spare Wheel Carrier.…

Scan017 Practicalities of carrying a spare wheel, focusing on weight distribution and potential issues with deflated tyres.
View original record DA5/C82-12-20 contd. so that the weight is carried by the ditching board and not by the armouring. In this case we think difficulties will arise when a deflated tyre is placed in position, especially…

Scan018 The hubs for 19 armoured cars destined for India, referencing 'N' Scheme 784.
View original record To BY from DA. c. to HS. c. to IB. c. to RHO (1 print). X. 4195 DA3/CB19-3-21. Re 19 Armoured Cars for India. Replying to your BY/C3/H17-3-21, we think it would be safe to proceed with the hubs as…

Scan019 Confirmation of a telegram from Royce to Hives regarding testing an armoured car air pump.
View original record X.4195 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. WEST WITTERING. 4th Oct. 1922. ROYCAR. DERBY. HIVES - COUPLE ARMOURED CAR AIR PUMP DIRECT TO FRONT END OF CAMSHAFT BY STEEL OR FABRIC JOINTS. TEST IF IT CAUSES GEAR…

Scan020 Telegram about an agreement for tall radiator caps for armoured cars and a request to send a Bijur Bendix model.
View original record X4195 ROYCAR DERBY X.4195 X.1058 6.12.21. BAILEY AGREE TO TALL RADIATOR CAPS FOR ARMOURED CARS SEE LETTER STOP SEND BIJUR BENDIX MODEL AS GIVEN TO MR. PLATFORD. ROYCE.

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