Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Diagrammatic scheme of a cooling plant for the proposed application of evaporative cooling to a Phantom II engine for use in tanks. | ||
| View original record | STEAM SEPARATOR & RESERVE WATER TANK. INLET DUCT. AIR VENT. STEAM CONDENSER 10 M/M X 480 M/M TUBES 1.25 SQ. FT. FRONTAL. PROPELLER FAN. DIVERGING OUTLET DUCT. STEAM AND WATER OUTLET FROM ENGINE. 1… | ||
| Scan002 | Potential use of the Phantom II engine for a new tank design. | ||
| View original record | x7900 F.1/AV/JL.24.10.29. Copy to Wg. Wor. R. Hs. By. [STAMP: RECEIVED] Re: Phantom Engines for Tanks. With reference to the suggestion yesterday that you should visit the Tank Depot at Farnborough… | ||
| Scan003 | Preliminary investigation into using an evaporatively cooled Phantom II engine as a power unit in tanks. | ||
| View original record | +7900 To F. from Lr. C. R. C. SMS. C. MS. W.T. C. HS. W. E. LFl/AMB.31.10.29. EVAPORATIVELY COOLED PHANTOM II ENGINE AS A POWER UNIT IN 'TANKS' With reference to F's memos 5.10.29 and 24.10.29, in… | ||
| Scan004 | Calculations for heat dissipation and condenser design for Phantom engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- Lrl/AD31.10.29 contd. Amount of heat to be dissipated. From heat to jacket tests carried out, it would appear that the equivalent horse power rejected to cooling water is approximately equal to… | ||
| Scan005 | Calculations and proposals for a cooling fan and tube block design. | ||
| View original record | LrL/AD31.10.29. contd. -3- In this type of tube block, there is 1 m.m. gap between the tubes which gives 900 tubes per sq. ft. frontal area. The air way through the tubes is 75% of the total frontal… | ||
| Scan006 | Horsepower calculations and a proposal for an evaporative cooling system on a Phantom II engine. | ||
| View original record | LrL/AD31.10.29 contd. -4- of frontal area. . . H.P. spent in drag or resistance to flow in maintaining 7000 ft/sec. air speed = 1.25 x 7000 x 10 / 33000 = 2.65 HP H.P. to move 490 lbs of air/min. at… | ||
| Scan007 | Cover letter accompanying a brake horsepower curve chart for the standard production Phantom 11 engine for tanks. | ||
| View original record | W/S (F). c. Sg. c. Won. c. Rg. c. Hs. c. Lr. X7908 BY/Cgh4/G.6.11.29. re PHANTOM ENGINES FOR TANKS. With reference to Fl/Av/JL.24.10.29. we send you herewith print of chart showing brake horse power… | ||
| Scan008 | Visit to Woolwich Arsenal and Short Bros. to discuss installing an evaporatively-cooled Phantom II engine in tanks. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM : COPY. X7900 To Wor. - From Lr. Lr2/H.17.1.30. " Rg. c. Hs. c. EP. c. BY. c. F. c. Lp. Re: VISIT TO WOOLWICH ARSENAL & SHORT BROS. As requested by Wor. I accompanied BY. to Woolwich to… | ||
| Scan009 | Proposal for the installation of a Phantom II engine into a Mark I Light Tank, outlining the scheme and necessary tests. | ||
| View original record | X7900 To. BY. from E. c. Hs. Lr. E3/N.23.4.30. ---------------- Re: Installation of Phantom II Engine in a Mark I Light Tank. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Herewith… | ||
| Scan010 | Page 2 of a document detailing specifications for a condenser, air inlet, water header tank, and hot well pump. | ||
| View original record | 2. ------- E3/N.23.4.30 Cont'd. crankshaft by a small flexible shaft as per rough scheme Lec.2797. The drive is capable of transmitting 10 or 12 horse power. A modified wheelcase will be required.… | ||
| Scan011 | Engine design considerations for oil circulation, exhaust pipes, and general accessibility. | ||
| View original record | 3. E3/N.23.4.30 Cont'd. pumps it back into the circulation system. Oil Circulation System. To enable the engine to operate at continuous periods tilted at steep angles fore and aft for climbing or… | ||
| Scan012 | Suggestion to use a J.1 Head on a 20/25 HP Tank Engine. | ||
| View original record | Wor. c.sg. Hs. -Pl. E.1/HP.9.3.32. ---------------- re 20/25 HP. Tank Engine. ------------------------ Hs has suggested that we might use a J.1 Head on this engine so as to be able to produce any… | ||
| Scan013 | Test for an improved water pump for the 20/25 HP tank engine to increase cooling. | ||
| View original record | GRY What is being done Hs RECEIVED [unclear date] 1932 Hs. from E. ~~e. Wor.~~ ~~S. Hy~~ E.1/HP.11.3.32. re 20/25 HP. Tank Engine Water Pump. After seeing Colonel Hudson and his assistant yesterday we… | ||
| Scan014 | Confirming tests on a 20/25 HP Tank Engine, focusing on performance when inclined. | ||
| View original record | 84688. Hs. from E. c. Wor. c. By. c. P. E.5/HP-11.3.32. re 20/25 HP- Tank Engine. This is to confirm that you are making tests with a standard 20/25 Car inclined at an angle of 1 in 3 both in a… | ||
| Scan015 | Oil leak tests conducted on an inclined 20/25 HP Tank Engine. | ||
| View original record | E. From Hs/Gry. c. to By. c. to Wor. HS/Gry.S/MA.14. 3. 32. 20/25 HP. TANK ENGINE. Replying to your E.S/HP.11.3.32., we have run an engine inclined with the following results. A new production chassis… | ||
| Scan016 | Test results for a new 20/25HP tank engine water pump, showing a 65% increase in water flow. | ||
| View original record | γ E. From Hs/Gry. c. to By. Hs/Gry.2/MA.22. 3. 32. 20/25HP TANK ENGINE WATER PUMP. Replying to your E.1/HP.11.3.32., we have carried out tests on the water flow from the new 3" dia rotor pump with the… | ||
| Scan017 | Graph of water flow versus engine RPM for a 3' diameter rotor, large volute, 25 HP pump. | ||
| View original record | WATER FLOW - 3" DIA ROTOR LARGE VOLUTE 25 HP PUMP ◎ FLOW WITH EXISTING STANDARD PUMP FLOW - GALLONS/MIN ENGINE R.P.M. 20 30 40 2000 2500 3000 3500 400 C9 UNIT - J1 HEAD 19-3-32 | ||
| Scan018 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM MAR 22 1932 DERBY. | ||
| Scan019 | Oil heat and mechanical efficiency tests for a 20/25 tank engine. | ||
| View original record | E. From Hs/Gry. c. to Ey. Hs/Gry.3/MA.23. 3. 32. 20/25 TANK ENGINE. We have carried out further tests on the heat to the oil on this engine. We measured the rate of rise of the water in the oil… | ||
| Scan020 | Completed arrangement of a 3-gallon oil tank and fittings for a 20/25 HP tank engine. | ||
| View original record | c. RHC. E/JNR.2/HP.24.3.32. re 20/25 HP. Tank Engine. We send you herewith LEC.3034 completed arrangement of the 3-gallon Oil Tank, and its fittings. E/JNR. [Stamp: RECEIVED 24 MAR 1932] | ||
| Scan021 | The lubricant and service intervals for a 'Wilson' Gearbox in a Light Tank. | ||
| View original record | X4688. RHC. from E. C.H. [struck through] Her. [struck through] Mr. [struck through] Hs. E.4/HP.31.3.32. re "Wilson" Gearbox in Light Tank. With reference to the question of running the above, would… | ||
| Scan022 | Schedule of tests for running in and evaluating a Light Tank's gearbox, transmission, and installation. | ||
| View original record | Y4688 W.R. from E. C. Sg. H. Hs. G/RU. E.1/HP.6.4.32. Schedule of tests on Light Tank. -------------------------------- With regard to the question of the tests to be carried out on the tank, Colonel… | ||
| Scan023 | List of proposed engine and tank testing procedures, including gradient, routine, and bench tests. | ||
| View original record | (5) Gradient Tests. (a) Observe engine for oil leaks at front and rear ends, and from auxiliary drives on 1 in 3 and 1 in 2.5, both fore and aft with engine stopped, engine slow running and running at… | ||
| Scan024 | Test results for a tank oil pump, detailing delivery rates and relief pressures. | ||
| View original record | γ 4688 From HS/Bl. HS/Bl.6/MA.22.4.32. TANK OIL PUMP. Lec's 3032 & 3034. The following deliveries were obtained using Motorine "C" oil at 80°C, with the relief valve blanked off, the main pump… | ||
| Scan025 | Blueprint graph plotting pump delivery against pump speed for a tank oil pump. | ||
| View original record | TANK OIL PUMP LEC'S 3032 & 3024 MAIN PUMP DELIVERY PRESS 20 Lbs/□" SCAVENGER PUMP UNRESTRICTED MOTORING 'C' 80°C DELIVERY PTS / HR PUMP SPEED R.P.M. 5 4 32 1500 1000 500 | ||
| Scan026 | Heavily faded typed document with a purple ink stamp from the print room. | ||
| View original record | The main body of text is too faded to be legible. Stamp Text: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM APR 23 1932 DERBY. | ||
| Scan027 | Recent cooling trials of a 20/25 HP engine in a light tank. | ||
| View original record | r4688. To R. from E. E.3/HP.6.9.32. c.c. Sgr. Wcr. Hs. By. F. Mx. Re trials of 20/25 RR. Engine in light Tank. In connection with the recent cooling trials on the 20/25 Tank carried out at Woolwich,… | ||
| Scan028 | Details on spring-loading radiators, fan horsepower, and a War Office request for valve schematics. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.V/HP.6.9.32. -------------- to spring load the radiator to 5 lbs per square inch but the radiator is of the Still tube pattern and quite capable of carrying this pressure. It will be noticed… | ||
| Scan029 | Performance graph for a 20/25 HP engine showing BHP and temperatures against RPM, with and without a fan. | ||
| View original record | STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TAKEN FROM T.C. N° 1192 ROLLS 20/25 H.P. ENGINE 6 BLADE FAN INCLUDED ANGLE 34° RATIO 1.35 TO 1 UP B.H.P. ENGINE R.P.M. B.H.P. WITHOUT FAN. B.H.P. WITH FAN BOIL VALUE 3 LBS/sq.in… | ||
| Scan030 | The reverse of a folded document with a Print Room receipt stamp and handwritten note. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM SEP 6 1932 DERBY. Circular Stamp: RECEIVED 1932 SEP 6 Handwritten note: HS / from E | ||
| Scan031 | Dynamo failures experienced in light tanks fitted with 20/25 HP engines. | ||
| View original record | + 1080 To Sgt. and Ser. from E. E.1/HP.20.S.35. c. Ty. Db. Hx. Rr/Vhs-Ha/Wst. By/RDs-S/JHR-R/Ltd. 20/25 HP. Engines in Light Tanks. Dynamos. With reference to the failures of dynamos which have been… | ||
| Scan032 | Investigation into cable screening failures, specifically braiding damage and insulation perishing on tanks. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - Mr Lewis during his impending visit to Perham Down Camp to make further enquiries into this matter. We also propose to ask Colonel Darby to see what information can be obtained from the… | ||
| Scan033 | Faults and proposed solutions for wiring, starter motor pinions, and rocker cover fixings. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 3 - some better material, such as Maconita can be recommended, or a larger diameter of cable be got in. We have asked Mr Lewis to see if he cannot obtain a set of failed wiring on which both… | ||
| Scan034 | Order from the War Office for 50 20/25 HP engines and fittings for tanks. | ||
| View original record | 84688 H3 To Wor. from Sg. re 20/25 HP Engines Ceer to E.Hs.G. for Tanks. Sg21/E31.10.32 I heard after the Board Meeting on Friday that we had received the order for the supply of the 50 engines and 50… | ||
| Scan035 | Contract for 50 engines for a Light Tank and unresolved issues with the War Office regarding screening specifications. | ||
| View original record | 84688 To P. From E. c. Sg. For. By. Hs/Wst. (Struck through) re Contract for installing second engine in Light Tank, and Contract for 50 engines. Further to our memo E.1/HP.26.11.32 to Sg. and Wor… | ||
| Scan036 | Request for a contract to cover the immediate production of a modified set for parallel testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.7/HP.8.12.32. ------------ screening, and it is for this reason we are asking for a contract to cover the immediate production of a modified set to have ready for test in parallel with the… | ||
| Scan037 | Tests conducted on an air intake silencer for a 25 HP car, including sketches of the modifications. | ||
| View original record | 84688, E. from Hs/G.H. Wayman. c. By. Wor. Hs/GHW.7/KT.2.1.33. x5080. AIR INTAKE SILENCER FOR 25 HP. CAR. Our first tests were carried out on 18.G.IV. car to which we fitted the latest type Tank… | ||
| Scan038 | Development and fitting of an air silencer, including a dimensioned sketch. | ||
| View original record | -2- This gave us a still further slight improvement. We next fitted a tube 2.5" diameter to the top casting so that we could fix up our adjustable air silencer as previously fitted to our P.II's,… | ||
| Scan039 | Tests on the air silencer for the 20/25 HP, noting a power drop and suggesting a modification. | ||
| View original record | 84688 To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to By. Hs/Rm.1/KT.3.1.33. X8080. AIR SILENCER FOR THE 20/25 HP. While making tests on the tank carburetter we observed a drop in power of about 6%, due to the form of intake… | ||
| Scan040 | Performance curves for a tank carburetter under various configurations. | ||
| View original record | 20.25.IP UNIT C.S. TANK CARBURETTER E58553 RM 71 ① COMPLETE CARB. E58553 ② E58370 REMOVED ③ AS (2) WITH E58391 & E51173 REMOVED ④ STANDARD 25 HP CARB (COMPLETE) COMP RATIO STD: CAMSHAFT E.S.7771 (DS)… | ||
| Scan041 | Cover page with a 'Print Room' stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM JAN 3 1933 DERBY. | ||
| Scan042 | Crankshaft specifications for left-hand Phantom engines to be used in tanks. | ||
| View original record | Hs/GRY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.28.8.33. 40/50 Engines in Tanks. We thank you for your Hs/Gry.10/MA.24.8.33 giving particulars of the Phantom 2 crankshaft, etc. It now appears that left-hand Phantom… | ||
| Scan043 | Providing revised inertia and frequency figures for 40/50 engines used in tanks. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.1/KT.1.9.33. 40/50 ENGINES IN TANKS. Replying to your E/JNR.1/HP.28.8.33, saying that left hand engines will be used in the tanks, we send you the following revised figures.… | ||
| Scan044 | Water flow test results for the Phantom II Tank Engine. | ||
| View original record | To W.O.R. from E/JNR. c. Hs. By. F. Mx. X9770. E/JNR.3/HP.2.11.33. re Phantom 2 Tank Engine. We have now made two water flow tests through the Phantom engine to ascertain the pressures in different… | ||
| Scan045 | Blueprint detailing a water flow test for a PH. II L.H. Tank Engine. | ||
| View original record | WATER FLOW TEST - PH. II L.H. TANK ENGINE. 2 1/2* (in circle) 2 2 1/2* (in circle) 2 2 1/2* (in circle) 2 (in circle) 7, 4 1/2* (in circle) 7, 4 1/2* (in circle) 7, 5* 1.4 BORE. INPUT 70 GALLS PER… | ||
| Scan046 | Issues and proposed modifications for a tank engine's starting handle shaft and a sticking air valve. | ||
| View original record | - Sheet 4 - E.8/HP.28.3.35. definitely tightened on its stud against the valve rocker pedestal retaining nut. A drawing will be prepared of this modification and submitted to the War Office. Starting… | ||
| Scan047 | Report card detailing the fitting and testing of extra bonnet clips. | ||
| View original record | Description: Extra Bonnet Clips Section: 102 COLUMN 1: Date: 11/5/12 Report: Sheet from D/O. Clearance "B". I fit to 1714 - 1718 - 1800 & 1926. Date: 14/5 Report: 1718 Chassis being fitted also. 1714… | ||
| Scan048 | Departmental memo discussing a modification from two to three spring clips on the bonnet to prevent rattling. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (too H) (X 896. 3-5-12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. X1140 TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| Scan049 | Instructions for fitting extra clips on experimental car bonnets. | ||
| View original record | X1140 Re Extra Clip on Experimental Bonnets TBB2/L29612. Mr Elliott 29.6.12. Will you please instruct all experimental cars to be fitted with 3 clips instead of 2, each clip being 30% weaker. The… | ||
| Scan050 | Record card detailing the fitting of Bonnet Tongues, part number E 2720. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 512/2 1/2 st. (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227 a/s. JAA X1140 & 386 Section 102 Description Bonnet Tongues E 2720 Date | Miles | REPORT | Date | Miles | REPORT 27.8.12. | | 1926 fitted 10.9.12. | |… | ||
| Scan051 | Bonnet clips, relaying a report from Hives recommending new standard parts and noting Mr. Royce's opinion. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Barrington. RE BONNET CLIPS. *386 X1140 25.9.12. Further to my report on above, reference EP6/T20612. Hives report:- "The weaker bonnet tongues (3 on each side) are satisfactory & should be… | ||
| Scan052 | Experiment regarding a bonnet clip, initiated by a suggestion to create and test a sample set. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd (1551) (XX. 140. 18.7.13) E.P. 4635. X1140 Wor/SM4/026813. Bonnet Clip. X. 695. E. n 26-8-13. Na. c. This experiment arose out of Suggestion Y.404. a copy of which we attach herewith. Mr.… | ||
| Scan053 | Extract discussing an experiment with bonnet clips designed not to scratch frame strips, which has been incorporated into universal bonnets. | ||
| View original record | x1140 x696 Extract from E¢221213 in x252 I do not quite understand Gino x696. Bonnet clips designed not to scratch frame strips. It would appear from the title that this experiment has been… | ||
| Scan054 | Request to produce designs for a sample bonnet clip set, referencing an attached suggestion. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM2/L311213. X1140 Re Bonnet Clip. X.698. E. 31-12-13. Na.c. We attach herewith a copy of a suggestion with reference to Bonnet Clip. We shall be glad if you will get out the necessary designs for… | ||
| Scan055 | Vibrating bonnets and the potential strengthening of spring clips. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (150 H) (V.V. 522. 10.2.14) G. 0315. Re Bonnets. No. EP9/W4214. Mr Oldham has pointed out to me that he has found bonnets which vibrate badly, and suggests that the spring clips which hold… | ||
| Scan056 | Internal correspondence regarding the standardization of a new bonnet design due to closing difficulties. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (140 H) (V.V.-522. 10.2.13) G. 0345. X/1140 No. 5.2.14. E/PHD5/G5214. With reference to the attached correspondence EP9/W4214 re Bonnets, the present bonnets are certainly very difficult to… | ||
| Scan057 | Internal query asking for an opinion on the bonnet clips fitted to chassis 2704 compared to standard fittings. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| Scan058 | Request for an opinion on the satisfaction of bonnet clips fitted to car 2704 compared to standard cars. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr33/L9214. Re Bonnet Clips. Hy.9-2-14. We attach herewith EP9/W4214 and E/PHD5/G5214 which please return to us together with your opinion as to whether you consider the bonnet clips fitted to… | ||
| Scan059 | Follow-up request for a reply to a memo concerning bonnet clips on Chassis 2704. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). R.R. 657. (100H) (VV 240. 17.12.13) E.P. 5598. F.R. Names and Indicating letter. Initial of… | ||
| Scan060 | Departmental memo regarding the urgency of experiments, requesting more information on a bonnet clip design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (L.L. 556. 26.8.12) E.P. 1385. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Handwritten: V1140 TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). E18/T. 16.2.14. DEPARTMENTAL… | ||
| Scan061 | To Mr Hives requesting an opinion on bonnet clips fitted to car 2704. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L17214. Re Bonnet Clips fitted to 2704. X.1140 Mr Hives. 17-2-14 In connection with the above will you please obtain from Mr Haldenby EP9/W4214, and E/PHD5/G5214 and return these memos to us… | ||
| Scan062 | Delayed reply about bonnet clips caused by it being incorrectly addressed. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L17214. Re Bonnet Clips on 2704. X.1140. Na. 17-2-14. In reply to your memo Na16/B16214, we find that the reply to your previous memo Na23/B6214 has been delayed due to the fact that it is… | ||
| Scan063 | The correspondence history regarding a design for non-scratching bonnet clips. | ||
| View original record | R.R. (130 R) (V.V. 430. 26.1.14) G. 0299. Wor/Mcr21/M19214. Handwritten text top right: X114-0 Handwritten text left margin: X GQL Bonnet Clips. Design not to scratch frame strips. E. In your memo… | ||
| Scan064 | Chasing an outstanding report on bonnet clips for model 2704. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr14/L28214. Re Bonnet Clips on 2704. - X.1140 Mr Hives. 28-2-14. We have not yet had a reply to our memo of 17/2/14 requesting your report on the above. Will you please let us have this as the… | ||
| Scan065 | Following up on a delayed report concerning bonnet clips fitted to vehicle 2704. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr15/L5314. Re Bonnet Clips fitted to 2704. - X.1140 Wor. 5-3-14. Mr Nadin requested a report on the above on 6/2/14. We forwarded his request together with memos from Messrs Platford and Dalley… | ||
| Scan066 | To Mr. Hives regarding a failure to reply to correspondence about 'Bonnet Clips'. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Mr. Hives. WOR9/T6314. It is important that Mr. Mercer gets a reply to Memos. that he addresses to you from time to time. We must keep the business going, and we cannot do this if you will… | ||
| Scan067 | Testing a new type of bonnet and bonnet clips. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 438 A (150 11) (V.V. 985. 25.2.14) G. 0363. From Exp. Dept. Copies for: R. J. Ha. E. Wor/EH/1/B17314. March 17th. 1914. Report on new type bonnet, I 622 and bonnet clips, X. 1140. When we were… | ||
| Scan068 | Opinion on new bonnet clips, with a handwritten reply. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/Mcr33/L9214. Re Bonnet Clips. X1140 Hives 9-2-14. We attach herewith EP9/W4214 and… | ||
| Scan069 | Correspondence regarding the ineffectiveness of new bonnet clips to prevent vibration or ease opening. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (150 M) (V.V. 522. 10.2.13) G. 0345. WOR/Mcr2/B19314. Re Bonnet Clips. X/140 19.3.14. Na. We return herewith correspondence in connection with the above. In reply to your query, we wish to… | ||
| Scan070 | The modification of the X695 bonnet clip for the latest 24° Universal Radiator and Bonnet. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 647 (100 H.) (L.L. 194--15-7-13.) B. & H. 519. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (GERRARD) TELEGRAMS: 'ROLHEAD,' REG., LONDON. EI/T. 21. 3. 14.… | ||
| Scan071 | Experiment to measure the load on bonnet catch springs to address difficulty in opening the bonnet. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100M) (W.W. 968. 17.11.14.) E.P. 7593. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan072 | Weight figures for bonnets to resolve issues with stiff bonnet springs. | ||
| View original record | B) (WW. 968. 17.11.14.) E.P. 7593. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed.… | ||
| Scan073 | Information about bonnet catch springs that may require modification. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 657. (100H) (W.W. 968. 17.11.14.) E.P. 7593. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan074 | Report on the weight capacity and quantity of bonnet catch springs. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr11/L9215. Re Bonnet Catch Springs. E. 9.2.15. Na.c. With reference to your memo E2/G12115, kindly note Mr Hives reports as follows :- "The average weight of the bonnet springs on "49GB will… | ||
| Scan075 | The modification of bonnet catch springs for chassis 49 GB. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 637. (1000) (SA.73. 10.12.14.) E.P. 7738. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan076 | Inquiry about the readiness of bonnet catch springs for chassis 49 GB for inspection and trial. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 637. (10011) (SA. 73. 16.12.14.) E.P. 7758. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan077 | Instruction note confirming the bonnet latch springs on chassis 49GB are ready for inspection after adjustment. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (12 b) (WW. 598. 15.7.14) E.P. 6968. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. 28170 INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Ellercen Cl 140 23. 2. 1915 Order No. Customer's No. Re: Bonnet latch Springs on Chassi 49GB This Bonnet… | ||
| Scan078 | Requesting the weight of the altered universal bonnet springs. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100b.) (SA. 73. 10.12.14.) E.P. 7758. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan079 | Requesting a reply regarding universal bonnet springs. | ||
| View original record | E.H. 657. (100H) (SA. 208. 25.1.15.) E.P. 7953. 28140 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). RE UNIVERSAL BONNET SPRINGS. Names and… | ||
| Scan080 | Positioning of bonnet clips and Mr. Royce's preference for testing a new catch before production changes. | ||
| View original record | 13709 To BN from DA. c. to HS. c. to BX. RE FITTING BONNET CLIPS CLOSER TOGETHER. In reply to your BN6/W26/8/19 the way we read Mr Elliott's memo E2/G30/5/19 Mr Royce does not wish immediately to… | ||
| Scan081 | Re-fitting bonnet fasteners closer together for improved usability and operation. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Bn. c. to By. c. to Hs. COPY X.3409 Bn5/W28.8.19. RE FITTING OF BONNET FASTENERS CLOSER TOGETHER. X With reference to Da8/CB27819, you quote E's memo. E2/G30519. There was a later memo.… | ||
| Scan082 | Sending two blueprints for a 40/50 Chassis rear bonnet fastener to have a model set made for approval. | ||
| View original record | To be issued from DA. To EE. To [illegible] C. to CK. X.3709 DA/UTI/AF17.10.19. 40/50 Chassis - Rear Bonnet fastener - Sec.5200 X. 3421. Please receive herewith two Blue Prints of :- H. 2208 Bonnet… | ||
| Scan083 | Blue Prints and experimental numbers for bonnet fastener catches on various schemes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a 1500 T S.F. 673. 28-5-19 G. 2376. DA/STT4/RF 24.10.19. To RMG From Mr. [REDACTED] C. to Mr. [REDACTED] C. to Mr. [REDACTED] C. to Ck. BONNET FASTENER CATCHES to N. SCHEME 76 & 156 Section… | ||
| Scan084 | Fitting of experimental parts to specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 3408 To EFC. from RHC. ----------------- RHC2/LG10.12.19. ----------------- X.3647. - RE EXPERIMENTAL PARTS. ----------------------------- Will you kindly note that the following parts have been… | ||
| Scan085 | Completion and supercedence of several experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | To CK. from RHC. X.3709 RHC1/LG23.12.19. (2) X.3743 RE EXPERIMENTAL PARTS. Will you kindly note that the following parts have been finished - X.3709 - Altered position of Bonnet Catches to N.sch.117.… | ||
| Scan086 | List of new parts fitted and modifications made to a car for a 10,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | X 3709 Extract from Hs2/LG5.1.20. X.3741. - CE CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. X.3647. New parts fitted. | Remarks. 25. Luggage Grid. X.3507. 26. Silencer .5 lower than standard. X.3642. | To give more… | ||
| Scan087 | The 10,000-mile test of the 2EX chassis, detailing a battery issue and a list of parts for standardisation. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3709. X.3743. - 2EX. Chassis - 10,000 mile Test. Contd. -3- Hs1/LG9.4.20. X.607. 5. Smaller size battery. The standard battery we are now using is 55… | ||
| Scan088 | Suggested design changes for the bonnet lock, referencing a letter from America. | ||
| View original record | X4297 EWT. to C.HV C.E. C.Hs. Re: Suggested Changes in design. Report No.9. Bonnet Changes - Bonnet Lock. EWT/JWC2/C13.8.20. I attach herewith copy of letter ref: Cyb-C31720 addressed to CJ. from… | ||
| Scan089 | Letter suggesting design changes to the bonnet, including adding lifting handles and a lock. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Oy5-G31.7.20. July 31, 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, 15 Conduit St. London, England. Dear Sir, Re: Suggested Changes in Design. Report No. 9. BONNET CHANGES. The present Bonnet is… | ||
| Scan090 | Suitability of locks for American use and a proposal to standardize with Yale locks. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - It has also been pointed out that the lock at present used by Derby is not suitable for American use since the key is not a standard Yale key. The Yale lock was used by Derby on early designs… | ||
| Scan091 | Testing of new suggestions for bonnet catches. | ||
| View original record | X429Y To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. c. to HS. c. to DA. c. to R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY) R3/G19.11.20. RE BONNET CATCHES. (BJ(Py)13/DB17.11.20.54. With reference to the above, we will… | ||
| Scan092 | Letter from the American branch proposing a modification to the bonnet catches to prevent rattling and improve handling. | ||
| View original record | Cy5 - G 29.10.20. Oct. 29, 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention Mr. F.H. Royce. Dear Sir :- X-3421 X.4297 Re: Bonnet Catches. ------------------ We… | ||
| Scan093 | Springfield's insistence on having handles for bonnets on cars for America. | ||
| View original record | X.4297 Extract from EP/Thn8/H6.7.21. X.3719. RE CARS FOR AMERICA. Item 9. Handles for Bonnets. Mr. Platford reports that Springfield are insisting upon handles for Bonnets, and that they intend to… | ||
| Scan094 | Extract regarding bonnet handles for American cars, noting the issue has been raised with Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X.4297 Extract from PS7/LG6.7.21 RE CARS FOR AMERICA. X.3719 Item 9. Handles for Bonnets. This has been taken up with Mr. Royce several times. We cannot do anything else. Hs. | ||
| Scan095 | Letter confirming the dispatch of 'BIM' bonnet fasteners, an invoice, and fitting pamphlets. | ||
| View original record | P/W Ms. X1140 PsS/B/LB.30.8.24 101 Re Bonnet fasteners "BIM" At the request of our Mr. Thomas, Sales Dept. we have sent you yesterday through the General Transport Co. in parcel No 1046, two "Bim"… | ||
| Scan096 | Assembly instructions for the BIM bonnet fastener, in French. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUCTIONS POUR LE MONTAGE DU FIXE CAPOT BIM -------------------------- Le fixe-capot BIM se compose de 3 parties : 1° L'appareil proprement dit ( Fig 1 ) 2° La flasque ( Fig 2 ) 3° Le pont ( Fig 3… | ||
| Scan097 | French language advertisement leaflet for a 'BIM' bonnet latch, complete with illustrations. | ||
| View original record | Fixe-Capot “BIM” Breveté S. G. D. G. LE FIXE-CAPOT “BIM” présente sur tous les appareils actuellement en service des avantages incontestables de SIMPLICITÉ - FLEXIBILITÉ - SOLIDITÉ & RAPIDITÉ Par sa… | ||
| Scan098 | Design and necessary improvements for bonnet fittings, clips, and locks on various car models. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from R. c. to E. c. to Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. BY. X1140 RL/M8.1.27. BONNET FITTINGS - CLIPS AND LOCKS. X.8260 X.1140 X.7260 X.5260 Our older 40/50, bonnet clip and lock was not really up to RR.… | ||
| Scan099 | Alternative schemes and design details for a bonnet lock for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. BY Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. A.E. OMA BONNET LOCK - 40/50 AND 20 HP. Handwritten: X1140 R2/M3.1.27. X. 8260 X. 5260 X. 1140 If our new bonnet catches do not prove a success we shall require… | ||
| Scan100 | Design details for a gear wheel, pin connections, and bonnet fasteners, referencing associated sketches. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- SEE ORIGINAL FOR SKETCHES - figs. 4 and 5. In designing the details I think face control if possible is better, otherwise pin has to be strong cantilever. Clearance should be arranged… | ||
| Scan101 | Design improvements for bonnet clips and overall bonnet aesthetics, weighing style against practical constraints. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. E. Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. BY. BONNET CLIPS. X.1140 X.5260 Another scheme of the above is to have a spring finger inside the bonnet, carried by bonnet. This reaches through the bonnet -… | ||
| Scan102 | Trials for a novel bonnet fastener and a new lock. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. DA/EV. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. E. X1140 R5/M22.3.27. 40/50 HP. BONNET LOCK & X.5260 X.1140 20 HP. BONNET FASTENER. X.8260 Derby has had a novel bonnet fastener for some time. It is worth… | ||
| Scan103 | Decision to proceed with detailing a new Phantom bonnet lock design. | ||
| View original record | Hs. RECEIVED MAR 29 1927 X1140 Da. Hs. BY24/H. 2813.27. PHANTOM BONNET LOCKS. -------------------- N.Sch.2372. ----------- Referring to HS/M.22.3.27, we have instructed the bonnet catch referred to in… | ||
| Scan104 | The detailing of Phantom bonnet locks. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c.c. to Hs. X1140 DA2/M1.4.27. PHANTOM BONNET LOCKS. X.1140 X.8260 With reference to BY24/H28.3.27., we quite understood that you were not proceeding with the details of N.sch.2372… | ||
| Scan105 | Modifications to the Phantom bonnet catch and a query about a missing polished strip on the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ Hs. Y/1140 DA1/M10.9.27. PHANTOM BONNET CATCH. X.8260 X.1140 X.5280 Herewith we send N.sch.2464 shewing the modifications to the new bonnet catch to simplyfy it and cheapen it.… | ||
| Scan106 | Addition of a polished strip to the 20 HP bonnet for improved appearance. | ||
| View original record | R.H. (struck through) C.H. (struck through) C.HS. (struck through) X 1140 BY3/H. 12.9.27. PHANTOM. BONNET CATCH. ------------------------ Referring to Dal/M.10.9.27. and dealing with the last… | ||
| Scan107 | Querying the status and suitability of a new design for 'SS' and G.4. bonnet fasteners and locks. | ||
| View original record | X1140. Hs. BY. from R. R3/M6.11.28. DA/EV. c. to BJ. Wor. Sg. -------------------- 'SS' AND G.4. X.5260 BONNET FASTENERS & LOCK. X.7230 X.1140 -------------------- Many months ago we worked hard to… | ||
| Scan108 | Loss of knobs from push-type bonnet catches during tests, proposing a new locking device. | ||
| View original record | X1140 To R. from HS/GWH. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Ev. HS/GWH/MJ/13.8.29. "S.S." X7260 X1140 Bonnets to LOP.E78559 with Push type catches to NS2464. We had during the tests in France,… | ||
| Scan109 | Introduction of an improved bonnet lock and the deletion of the standard version. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X1140 To Wor. From Sg. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to Cx. Sg.4/E28.5.30. re. Bonnet Locks. Referring to former correspondence and discussions relative to the introduction of the improved type of… | ||
| Scan110 | Standardisation of an improved type of bonnet lock to overcome complaints. | ||
| View original record | RR 758 REVISED (10H) (OF 687 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943. N1140 COMPLETED 16.9.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.12.29. Description of Parts. IMPROVED TYPE OF BONNET LOCKS. Origin. To overcome… | ||
| Scan111 | Requesting the production of 8 spring plates to prevent rattles on bar type bonnet locks. | ||
| View original record | X1140. To RHC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.6/KT.3.11.31. Will you please arrange to make 8 spring plates off Hs.457. These are to prevent rattles on the bar type bonnet locks. Hs/Les. | ||
| Scan112 | Bonnet movement issues and the performance of Vaughan bonnet locks, suggesting an improved bar type lock. | ||
| View original record | 81140- To R. from Hs/Les. c. to Bt. Wor. c. to K. Da. c. to By. Hs/Les.2/KT.5.11.31. BONNET LOCKS. P.II. X.7260. X.1140. With diamond engine mounting we are using a centrally mounted radiator to… | ||
| Scan113 | Issues with bonnet locks and fastenings and suggesting a modification. | ||
| View original record | 1ds LES 81140. FN.17/HT23.11.31. See me HS S/W...from FN. Copy to Mr. Hs. DJ. Bonnets. 129-CN. London Trials 40/50 H.P. It becomes necessary to send this car in to H. for attention to the bonnet-locks… | ||
| Scan114 | Complaint of battered and worn aluminium edges on the bonnet locks of several cars. | ||
| View original record | Hb X1140. PN.4/WT/24.11.31. S/W. corr..from PN. Copy to Sg. Hs. By. Hf. Hh. Hr. Bonnet Locks. Further to my PN.17/WT/23.11.31 the following cars now standing at Lillie Hall also suffer from the same… | ||
| Scan115 | Complaints of bonnet lock wear on the Phantom II, discussing various lock types and solutions. | ||
| View original record | To PN. From Hs/Les. c. to Wor. Sg M c. to By. EP c. to Hd. 81140. Hs/Les.1/WJ.26.11.31. x7260. BONNET LOCKS PHANTOM II. With reference to PN.17/WT23.11.31 and PN.4/KT24.11.31. This complaint of bonnet… | ||
| Scan116 | Bonnets for the 129-GN London Trials 40/50 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | LES X 1140. See me Worl/T27.11.31. W/S P.N. from Wor. Copy to Mr.Hs. Mr.Hd.Mr.H.T. HS Re Bonnets. 129-GN London Trials 40/50 HP. Referring to PN.17/WT23.11.31, please see copy of EY/Cgh5/G26.11.31… | ||
| Scan117 | Potential issue with 40/50 HP bonnets and a proposed modification to the locks. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Wor. BY/Cgh5/G26.11.31. 40/50 HP Bonnets. With reference to PN17/WT26.11.31, so far as we are aware there have been no complaints from customers in regard to the trouble now pointed out, but we… | ||
| Scan118 | Proposal to change from the standard Yale bonnet lock to an R's Bar type lock on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy. SG. C. HS X1140 BY/Cgh. 8/G.9.12.31. X1140 X7260 40/50 HP. BONNET LOCKS. The Experimental Department consider that we should fit R's Bar type Lock in place of the present standard Yale on… | ||
| Scan119 | Whether to fit new bar type bonnet locks or retain Yale locks on 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 81140. x7->60. S/W. Hs. re- Bonnet Locks - 40/50 h.p. Chassis. Cx15/KW15.1.32. Sg has asked me to write to you on this question, because we are anxious to make a decision as to what bonnet locks shall… | ||
| Scan120 | Enquiries be made to potential suppliers of bonnet fasteners. | ||
| View original record | Roy. From Hs/Lid. 81140. Hs/Lid.9/MA.ls. 1. 32. BONNET FASTENERS. We wish to obtain particulars and prices of bonnet fasteners. We know that most cars now are fitted with proprietary bonnet fasteners,… | ||
| Scan121 | Suitability and issues with different bonnet locks, comparing the Vaughan lock to a bar-type lock for P.2. chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y 1140. Cx. From Hs/Les. c. to Wor. Da. c. to By. S. Hs/Les.5/MA.19. 1. 32. K7260 BONNET LOCKS P.2. In reply to Cx15/KW.15.1.32. Diamond engine mounting necessitates a centre radiator mounting. In… | ||
| Scan122 | Query regarding a price discrepancy for Phantom II bonnet locks. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS/Les. X1140. re- Bonnet Locks - Phantom II. Cx9/KW21.1.32. Thank you for your HS/Les.5/MA19.1.32.,which makes this position very clear except for one point. You tell us that the cost of the bar… | ||
| Scan123 | Internal memorandum regarding confusion over cost figures for bonnet locks. | ||
| View original record | X1140. Cx. from Hs. Hs.2/AD23.1.32. BONNET LOCKS. Replying to your Cx9/KW21.1.32. We have asked the Cost Dept. to reply to you on the question of costs. The figure we gave you was obtained from the… | ||
| Scan124 | Feedback on various types of bonnet fasteners from different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Roy/MS From Hs/Lid. X1140 Hs/Lid.4/MA.5. 2. 32. BONNET FASTENERS. Remax: These are at present thought very good. Will you please order one set of four to try out on a car, they should be chromium… | ||
| Scan125 | Request for confirmation of verbally quoted costs for bonnet fasteners, which seem high. | ||
| View original record | 81140. G/Rb. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.1/AD20.2.32. PRICE OF BONNET FASTENERS Some little time ago you gave us the following costs verbally. Could you please confirm these as they seem rather high. P.II… | ||
| Scan126 | Suitability of Vaughan locks versus bar type locks for the bonnet on the 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs/Les) .W 81140. Hn6/I/22-2-32. BONNET LOCKS. We take it that with the standardisation of diamond engine mounting on the 20/25 chassis, you consider the Vaughan locks unsuitable for fitting to… | ||
| Scan127 | Confirming the factory costs and savings related to bonnet fasteners for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | LID X1140. TO Hs. from G/Rb. G/Rb.3/ABM/57E/NW.23.2.32. Prices of Bonnet Fasteners. P II - £3.10. 20/25 - £2.0. Hs/Lid.1/AD.20.2.32. We confirm the figures of factory Cost for the Phantom II and 20/25… | ||
| Scan128 | The decision not to standardise the Bar Type bonnet lock for the 25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X1140 To Hn. From Hs. Hs.5/MJ.26.2.32. BONNET LOCKS. Replying to Hn.6/1/22.2.32. At present we do not propose to Standardise the Bar Type bonnet lock for the 25 HP. We have not found the same… | ||
| Scan129 | Dispatching one pair of bonnet locks to Mr. Bellringer for car 19-G4. | ||
| View original record | 81140. Despatch Stores. From Hs/Rm. c. to S.O. Hs/Rm.16/MJ.25.7.32. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Bellringer (Cricklewood), one pair of bonnet locks. These are to be fitted to… | ||
| Scan130 | Cost, manufacturing process, and standardization of bonnet fasteners. | ||
| View original record | 81140 To Wor. From Hs. c. to E. c. to By. Hs.1/MJ.2.9.32. R.R. BONNET FASTENERS. It was arranged yesterday that we should send a Standardisation Sheet through for the cheap type bonnet fasteners as… | ||
| Scan131 | Urgent internal memo requesting instructions for fitting bonnet locks to J.3. | ||
| View original record | X1140. By. From Hs/Lid. c. to RHC. Hs/Lid.2/MA.3.9.32. x5260. J.III BONNET. Will you please issue as quickly as possible instructions for the fitting of bonnet locks to J.3. This is extremely urgent.… | ||
| Scan132 | Internal request to obtain a sample of Amal bonnet fasteners. | ||
| View original record | X1140. Roy. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.1/MA.6.9.32. AMAL BONNET FASTENERS. Re. attached letter (which please return) will you please obtain a sample of Amal bonnet fasteners. Hs/Lid. | ||
| Scan133 | Passing on correspondence and four samples of AMAL Bonnet Fasteners for inspection. | ||
| View original record | LID 81140. To Hs. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.21.9.32. We pass on to you correspondence which has passed between Messrs. Amal Limited and ourselves with respect to the AMAL Bonnet Fasteners, together with… | ||
| Scan134 | Quotation letter from AMAL Ltd. regarding a sample of an Amal bonnet fastener. | ||
| View original record | Codes: A.B.C. 5th & 6th Editions, Western Union & Bentley's. Telegrams: "AMALCARB, PHONE." Telephone : EAST, 1371-2-3-4-5. AMAL LTD. CARBURETTER MANUFACTURERS AND GENERAL ENGINEERS HOLFORD WORKS,… | ||
| Scan135 | Quotation from AMAL Ltd. for standard bonnet fasteners complete with bottom bracket. | ||
| View original record | Codes: A.B.C. 5th & 6th Editions, Western Union & Bentley's. Telegrams: "AMALCARB, PHONE." Telephone: EAST, 1371-2-3-4-5. AMAL LTD. CARBURETTER MANUFACTURERS AND GENERAL ENGINEERS HOLFORD WORKS, PERRY… | ||
| Scan136 | Letter to Messrs. Amal Limited requesting a sample and price for a new bonnet fastener. | ||
| View original record | A4 Ref: ROY2/MG Your Ref: CLB/MP September 7th.1932 Messrs. Amal Limited Holford Works, PERRY BARR Birmingham Dear Sirs, Reverting to your communication of the 30th ultimo, we are interested in the… | ||
| Scan137 | The procurement of a sample Amal bonnet fastener and the return of an original letter. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Lid. from ROY ROY3/MG7.9.32 AMAL BONNET FASTENERS Hs/Lid.1/MA.6.9.32 - Herewith original letter dated 30.8.32 from Amal Ltd, returned as requested. We are obtaining a sample Fastener, which… | ||
| Scan138 | Letter from AMAL Ltd. introducing their new Amal Bonnet Fastener. | ||
| View original record | Codes A.B.C. 5th & 6th Editions, Western Union & Bentley's. [Handwritten note: LID see me] [Logo: AMAL LTD.] Telegrams: "AMALCARB, PHONE." Telephone: EAST, 1371-2-3-4-5. [Handwritten note: HS] [Logo:… | ||
| Scan139 | Standardisation and cost of bought-out bonnet fasteners. | ||
| View original record | X1140. To Wor. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.5.10.32. BONNET FASTENERS. This item is on the agenda for tomorrow. We did not issue a Standardisation Sheet for the cheap bought out bonnet fasteners because the… | ||
| Scan140 | Request to order three sets of Remax bonnet fasteners for the Peregrine project. | ||
| View original record | 81140. ROY. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/KT.17.1.33. REMAX BONNET FASTENERS. Will you please order 3 sets (4 per set) of Remax bonnet fasteners. These are for Peregrine. Order No. 54104. Hs/Lid. | ||
| Scan141 | Paint damage observed on the bonnets of Phantom II and 25-HP models. | ||
| View original record | LID X1160 E. c.Hs. BY. Wor. Sft. EP4/H22.2.33. PHANTOM II. & 25-HP. BONNETS. It is noticeable, even on new cars during their final test from coachbuilders, that the paint adjacent to the top hinge is… | ||
| Scan142 | Decision to delete buttons on the Phantom II and 25 HP chassis near the bonnet hinges. | ||
| View original record | X1440 H.P. c. Ev. c. Hs. c. War. c. Sft. BY.1/G. 23.2.33. PHANTOM II. and 25 HP. CHASSIS - RE: MARKING PAINTING ADJACENT TO BONNET HINGES. With reference to EP.4/H. 22.2.33. this matter has been very… | ||
| Scan143 | Confirming the standard use of Remax bonnet fasteners on Peregrine and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | X 1140 RHC. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.4/KT.22.2.33. It has been agreed that Remax bonnet fasteners shall be used as standard on Peregrine and Bentley cars . Will you please note therefore, that all future… | ||
| Scan144 | Requesting design particulars for the 40/50 HP bonnet panel stops linkage. | ||
| View original record | ~~E/R.~~ from P.N. ~~Copy to G. Ox.~~ ✓ ~~Hs.~~ X 1140 PH.2/W723.5.33. 40/50 H.P. Bonnet Panel Stops. We are most anxious to get this point settled. You will remember that when I was last at E. and… | ||
| Scan145 | Design and features of a proposed bonnet fastener. | ||
| View original record | XII 40 To Sft. from E. c. Wer. Hs. By. E.6/HP.23.5.33. Rm re Proposed Bonnet Fasteners. Replying to your memo Sft.3/DH.19.5.33, we are interested to notice the features of the proposed bonnet fastener… | ||
| Scan146 | Scheme for bonnet stops and the attachment of controlling linkages. | ||
| View original record | X1133 To PN. Cx.) from E. c. for. Hs. Hy. E.3/HP.25.5.33. re Bonnet Stops. ----------- Replying to Cx.4/KW.22.5.33 and PN.2/WT.23.5.33, we have in hand at the moment a scheme for dealing with this… | ||
| Scan147 | Expressing disappointment at the lack of urgency on a bonnet scheme and noting criticisms about paint damage. | ||
| View original record | X1140 S/W. from PH. Copy to Mr. O. Hs. Sy. PH.1/WT26.5.33. Re Bonnet Stone. I am sorry to note from your M.3/HP.25.5.33 that there is no sort of urgency given to this scheme. We are however getting a… | ||
| Scan148 | Replying to a query about bonnet stops, advising that instructions for an experimental set will be issued soon. | ||
| View original record | X1140 To P.N. from E. c. WOT. O. Hs. By. Cx. E.5/HP27.5.33. re Bonnet Stops. Replying to your memo PN.1/WT.26.5.33, our instructions for an experimental set of bonnet stops will be issued next week.… | ||
| Scan149 | Follow-up memo regarding the status of instructions for an experimental set of bonnet-stops. | ||
| View original record | LID X140 S/W..from PN. Copy to Messrs. to Hs. By. Cr. See me HS Bonnet Stops. Your memo E.5/HP.27.5.33 stated that instructions for an experimental set of bonnet-stops would be issued the following… | ||
| Scan150 | Request to urgently create an experimental set of bonnet stops for the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To-WHO. from E/JNR. c.c. Mr. Evor. Hs. Br. X1140. E/JNR.3/HP.16.6.33. re Phantom 2 Bonnet Stops. Please receive herewith LeC.3537 showing a complete design for the stops on the bonnet, to prevent the… | ||
| Scan151 | Telegram requesting an investigation into the position of bonnet stops. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT 11.50 AM From: ww Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts… | ||
| Scan152 | Reverting to an older type of bonnet stop to prevent paintwork damage. | ||
| View original record | HS. LID S/W. H. c. to Wop, C.Hs, EY.PN. Re- Bonnet Stops. With reference to the correspondence between PN and yourselves on this question, we feel that it would be wise, until you are able to produce… | ||
| Scan153 | Reverting to the fitting of bonnet stops on the Phantom II and producing new parts for trial. | ||
| View original record | X1140 LID W/S. To Cx. from E. C. for Mr Hs. By. PN. [text crossed out] E.8/HP.3.7.33. re Bonnet Stops. Replying to your memo Cx.3/KW.1.7.33, HY. is arranging to revert immediately to the fitting of… | ||
| Scan154 | Proposed design for bonnet panel stops for the 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | LID X1140. See me T/S. To Ex. from E. E.8/HP.20.7.33. HS c. Sr. Ior. FN. By. Hs. NH. re 40/50 HP. Bonnet Panel Stops. Replying to your memo Cx.4/KW.20.7.33, this job has been somewhat held up because… | ||
| Scan155 | Approval and implementation of new bonnet panel stops for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X1140 S/M (2) c. to Sr. S/W. Hs. Ox/4/SS.27.7.33. re: 40/50 HP. Bonnet Panel Stops. Replying to EB/HP.20.7.33. - We received your working model of the proposed new device which we like and approve and… | ||
| Scan156 | Query regarding the cost and applicability of a modification to a 40/50 HP bonnet panel stop. | ||
| View original record | HS. LID x1140 S/W. E. C. to C.Wor. C. FH. BY. C. " " EP. Cx10/KW30.8.33. re- 40/50 H.P. Bonnet Panel Stops. E.S./HP22.8.33. We note you are making a slight modification to the original design and that… | ||
| Scan157 | Follow-up request for information concerning 40/50 HP Bonnet Panel stops. | ||
| View original record | S/W. E.M. c. to C.Wor. c. " PN.BY. c. " Hs.BP. Hs. x 1140 CXC/KW15.9.33. re- 40/50 h.p. Bonnet Panel stops. If you can now give me any further information concerning the above I should be glad to… | ||
| Scan158 | Explaining a delay in designing the 40/50 HP. Bonnet Panel Stops due to design challenges and other urgent work. | ||
| View original record | LID X1140 To Cx. from E. c.c. for C. EN. HY. Ha. [Struck through] re 40/50 HP. Bonnet Panel Stops. Replying to your UX.12/RH.22.9.33, the above job has unfortunately had to be shelved in favour of… | ||
| Scan159 | The failure of an aluminium bonnet fastener bracket on a Bentley and a request for its correction. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Hs/Lid. X40. Hs/Lid.7/KT.12.10.33. BENTLEY - BONNET FASTENERS. GWH. reports as follows - "One of the aluminium brackets with the bridge piece, which the bonnet fasteners hook on to, broke… | ||
| Scan160 | Follow-up communication regarding the development status of bonnet panel stops for 40/50 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. XII.50 LID S/W. S. c. to Wop.C. c. " PH. Hs. c. " SP. BY Cx1/KW26.10.33. 40/50 h.p. Bonnet Panel Stops. E.7/HP25.9.33. As a month has now gone by since your last communication asking us to be… | ||
| Scan161 | Improved design for Phantom Bonnet Stops, changing from aluminium to steel. | ||
| View original record | X1140 To RHC. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.30.10.33. c. Wor. Hs.—Ox. LID re Phantom Bonnet Stops. Please receive herewith: LeC.3537 shewing complete design for the stops on the bonnet to prevent the paint… | ||
| Scan162 | Query regarding the supply of improved bonnet stops for Phantom II trials cars. | ||
| View original record | HS. from Wor. [Handwritten] LID x11/11/40 See me HS Wor6/R.9.11.33. Phantom II. Bonnet Stops. E.11/HP.7.11.33. In order that we can ask C. to arrange to fit Trials cars with this improved scheme,… | ||
| Scan163 | The extra material and labour cost for fitting P.2. Bonnet Stops to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | To WOR. from E. c. Hs. Gx. By. re P.2. Bonnet Stops. Further to our memo E.8/HP.2.11.33, the extra cost involved in fitting the bonnet stops to Lec.3537 is approximately 15/- per chassis, we… | ||
| Scan164 | Improved steel bonnet stop design for the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To WOR. from E. c. Hs. Ox. By. Sft. NHC. EP. Phantom 2 Bonnet Stops. We have an improved scheme of bonnet stops fitted to chassis 27-EX. These are made in steel of a lighter gauge than the original… | ||
| Scan165 | Unsatisfactory points regarding the Phantom II Bonnet Stops. | ||
| View original record | K1140 To Wor. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.8/KT.13.11.33. c. E. By. PHANTOM II BONNET STOPS. Wor.6/R.9.11.33. There are one or two points which are still not quite satisfactory on this job. The D.O. are… | ||
| Scan166 | Inquiring which trials car a new P2 Bonnet Stop scheme should be fitted to. | ||
| View original record | S/W. E. c. to Wor.Hs.BY. c. " " SF.RHC,EP. re- P2. Bonnet Stops. EB/HP2.11.33. Cx19/KW22.11.33. Are you yet able to tell us, please, to which Trials Car you would like to fit the new scheme referred… | ||
| Scan167 | Schedule for fitting new bonnet stops to a Phantom II Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: K1160. LID See me HS Mr from Sft. c. Wors c. Ox (S) [struck through] c. Hs. c. DMO [struck through] c. Bye c. BP. [struck through] Re P.II. BONNET STOPS. We shall have completed all the… | ||
| Scan168 | Requesting a fitter be sent to Park Ward's Works to fit bonnet stops to car 20-MY. | ||
| View original record | HS. LID x1140. See me S/W. S ft. c. to W or. Hs.BY. c. " FHC, BP. Cx2/KWE27.11.33. re- P.ll. Bonnet Stops. HS Sft5/BH23.11.33. As 20-MY has to be laid up at the Coachbuilders from mid-day to-day until… | ||
| Scan169 | Confirming a fitter is being sent to Park Ward's works at Willesden regarding P.II. Bonnet Stops. | ||
| View original record | W/S. -Cx- from Sft. c. to Wer: Hs. By: EHG. MP. EV. LID X1140. See me Sft2/BH.28.11.33. H/S Re P.II. Bonnet Stops. I received your memo' Cx2/KW27.11.33, and as requested, we are sending one of our… | ||
| Scan170 | The fitting and finishing of new bonnet stops on 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Sft. c. to Wor. c. " HS. BX. c. " RHC,D/BP. Handwritten: Hs. FILED X1140. re- P.ll. Bonnet Stops. We have now seen 20-MY with the new bonnet stops fitted and we are satisfied to have them on all… | ||
| Scan171 | Standardisation of parts for bonnet stops. | ||
| View original record | RR 788 (SH) (S2574, 16-10-33) B.M. 3/262/6. X/1140. Completed 9.1.34. 40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 6.12.33. X No. 1140/7260. Drawing LeC. No. 3537. Part List Description of Parts. BONNET… | ||