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The sending of a 'Goshawk' chassis coachbuilders drawing.
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To Hs. from BY/HEB. x3730 BY/HEB4/DW.5/8/20. X.3730. "GOSHAWK" CHASSIS.- RE-COACHBUILDERS DRAWING. Kindly receive herewith one Blueprint of N.2070- Coachbuilders Drawing, for the above.- Will you…
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Sourcing of a body for the new 'Goshawk' chassis, suggesting provincial coachbuilders to maintain secrecy.
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W/S. To C. from Hs. c. to Sp. @ X 3730 Hs6/LG11.10.20. X 3730. RE "GOSHAWK" CHASSIS. We must now place an order for a body for the above chassis. We think it might not be wise to place this order in…
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Discreet arrangement for building a car body for a Goshawk chassis.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C10/C13.10.20. Re Goshawk. ------- We quite agree that it would not be wise to place an order for this body in London, in fact we do not think an order should be placed anywhere as being…
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Possibility of using Morgan bodies on car chassis, specifically the Goshawk.
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R.R. 239A (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G 2500 OCT X-3730 90 FC Wor. from Hs. RECEIVED Hs1/LG22.10.20. X3730. RE "MORGAN" BODIES FOR CARS. With reference to the attached correspondence, we suggest that…
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Dispatch of two blueprints for the 'B' Type 'Goshawk' Chassis to a coachbuilder.
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To [Redacted] Warwick. BY/HEB3/DW.8/12/20. C. to EFC. X.3730 C. to Ds. C. to [Redacted] X.3730. "GOSHAWK" CHASSIS. RE COACHBUILDERS DRAWINGS. ---------- N.2070 - Kindly receive herewith 2 Blueprints…
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Drawing for a landaulet body to be fitted on the 'Kite' chassis.
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To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. c. to EFC. x3730 E2/G11.12.20. 3730 X.4219. RE LANDAULET BODY ON "KITE" CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1316 shewing a landaulet body of…
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Seating arrangement and body dimensions for the 'Goshawk II' model.
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R6/G12.1.28. X5730 To B.J. from R. c. to C.J. c. to EHG. c. to SP. c. to C. c. to Hs. c. to Wor. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to By. X.4219. RE "GOSHAWK II" X3730 X.4334. With reference to the 1" in length…
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Letter discussing the design of an enclosed body for a new six-cylinder car, comparing its proportions to American cars and detailing frame height.
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Contd. -2- R6/G12.1.21. coachbuilders drawings at any time now, so that we can get Barkers or Hoppers or some first class coachbuilders to design a suitable enclosed body, a rough model of which they…
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Scan009 |
Telegram enquiring about arrangements to make a mock-up open 'J' body for a Goshawk two chassis.
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ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. X 3730 X 4219 Time Received: 3.15 Date: 28.4.21 To: Roycean Derby By: GH from: Regent St #36 Are you arranging to make mock up open J body to try…
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Scan010 |
Inquiry to Messrs. Tucker & Rimmington for a 2-seater car body with specific width requirements.
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X 3730 RFC EFO FEB 9 1921 RECEIVED. Hs/TMW2/LG. 5th. Feb. 1921. Messrs. Tucker & Rimmington, 1 Harlaxton Street, Nottingham. Dear Sirs, We are in immediate need of a 2-seater Body suitable for a small…
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Scan011 |
Inquiry to J. Ash & Sons for a 2-seater car body with specific width requirements.
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X 3739 EFC FEB 9 RECEIVED Hs/TMW/LG. S.F.C. 5th. Feb: 1921. J. Ash & Sons, Alfred Street, Nottingham. Dear Sirs, We are in immediate need of a 2-seater Body suitable for a small Car. The width of the…
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Scan012 |
Revised Goshawk 11 landaulet body blueprint and running board height.
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X3730 Da. from E. c. CJ c. CLK. E3/3.3.21. K/17 ~~K.3739~~ - GOSHAWK 11 LANDAULET BODY. We send you herewith blue print of LeC.1359 showing revised landaulet body for Goshawk 11. The running boards…
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Scan013 |
Extract detailing Mr. Royce's thoughts on the Goshawk I car body and frame.
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X.3730 31.3.21. VISIT OF MESSRS. WORMALD AND HIVES TO WEST WITTERING ON SATURDAY MARCH 19TH. 1921 Extract from E6/G31.3.21. -------- "GOSHAWK 1" BODY. X.3730 Referring to Goshawk 1 Mr. Royce thinks…
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Correspondence regarding the final design drawing for the 'Goshawk II' Landaulet body.
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To DA. from E. Copy to C.J. WOR. [Struck through] HS. [Struck through] DY [Struck through] EFC. x3730 RECEIVED [Stamp] E2/G11/4/21. X3730 RE "GOSHAWK II" LANDAULET BODY. We send you herewith the…
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Scan015 |
Expressing dissatisfaction with the design and dimensions of an open body for Goshawk 11.
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To C.J. from R. c. to LHS. c. to PN c. to c. to C. c. to Da. c. to Hs. X.3730 X.3730 - RE OPEN BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. X247 I regret to say that I consider the body shewn at Mulliners to be…
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Scan016 |
Proposed design changes to a car body, including the scuttle, ventilator, and bonnet line.
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-2- RL/G5.5.21. should be added to the length of the body to give a longer appearance and make this possible. It will then allow of a larger footbox, which should be carefully arranged at the correct…
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Scan017 |
Car body design specifications, dimensions, and feedback on a coachbuilder's implementation.
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-3- bonnet and scuttle. There is another point which Mulliners have lost, and that is foot room for the rear passengers, viz., the back of the front seats being verticle and not like our drawing,…
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Scan018 |
Body dimensions and design for the Goshawk 11 model, comparing sizes and suggesting alternatives.
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R.R. 25A (100 T) (5b 78S3) 2-4018 From R. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to PN. c. to C. c. to Hs. c. to BY. X3730 RL/G7.5.21. X.3730 - RE GOSHAWK 11 BODY. x297 With reference to your report of the body at…
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Scan019 |
Drawing No.Lec.1389 for a 'Goshawk II' open four-seater body.
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To D.M. from E. Copy to Mr. Hives E.O. X3730 Hs El/GKS/3/5/23 REC'D X3730 RE "GOSHAWK II" - OPEN FOUR-SEATER BODY. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1389 showing the above. This drawing has already…
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Scan020 |
The availability of a condemned Mulliner open body for a Goshawk 11 experimental car.
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W/S. C. from Hs. X3730 Hs4/LG4.7.21. X297 X3730 RE. "GOSHAWK 11" BODY. The last time you were in Derby you mentioned that there was a Mulliner open body which had been made for a model for the Goshawk…
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Goshawk II body at Mulliners and the options for fitting it to a chassis.
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R.R. 950a. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. X 3730 Bs2/KW6.7.21. X3730 X180 S/W. Re - "Goshawk II" Body. Hs4/LG4.7.21. We have a body suitable for the "Goshawk II" chassis at Mulliners, and…
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Logistics and requirements for fitting a body to an experimental Goshawk II chassis.
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To C. from Hs. X.3730 x180 X3730 Hs8/LG7.7.21. BODY FOR GOSHAWK II CHASSIS. We would certainly prefer that the first experimental Goshawk chassis was mounted at Derby. We shall not possibly be able to…
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Correspondence regarding the transportation and fitting of a Goshawk II body.
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X3730. Bs7/KW12.7.21. S/W. X180 ----- X3730 Re - Body for Goshawk II. Hs8/LG7.7.21. We have consulted Mulliners, who recommend that the body should be sent by rail. They can do all that is necessary…
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Request to arrange delivery of a Mulliner body for a Goshawk 11 chassis and to order a duplicate set of mudguards.
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W/B C. from Hs. x3730 Hsl/LG13.7.21. x3730 x180 BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11 CHASSIS. Will you please arrange to send the Mulliner Body for Goshawk 11 chassis by rail to Derby. With reference to the mudguards…
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Scan025 |
Design and development of an open body for the Goshawk 11.
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To LHS. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to PN. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to BY. X3730 RL/G19.7.21. X.3730 -> RE OPEN BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. X.180 Apparently we have got the dimensions increased in size…
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Scan026 |
Page discussing design principles for a back axle and suspension system.
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contd. -2- RL/G19.7.21. a simple scheme, with very practical features of good shape and proportion. The back axle should be very light for its weight carrying capacity, and the springing well damped,…
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Car body ordered from Mulliners for a Goshawk II chassis.
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R.R. 950a. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. Handwritten: Hs. S/W. This body arrived at Works during holidays. P/J/J 4/1/21 Stamped: X 3730CEIVED. RECEIVED 4 JAN 1921 Typed: Hn?/LH30721. X.3730…
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Scan028 |
Request for information regarding repairs to a damaged 'Goshawk' car body from Mulliner & Co.
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Hs. Exp: Dept. X3730 X180 re - body for "Goshawk" D/BP/HD28/CW5.8.21. With reference to our conversation of yesterday, concerning the above body which arrived at the works in a damaged condition, from…
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Scan029 |
Use and availability of open and closed experimental bodies for the Goshawk 11 model.
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W/S X3730 To C. from Hs. Hs5/LGS. 8.21. X3730 X180 X297 OPEN BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. When I was last with Mr. Royce I told him that we had arranged to use the Mulliner Body which was made for Goshawk 11…
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Scan030 |
Confirmation memo requesting instructions for an enclosed type body for a Goshawk 11 chassis.
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W/S C. from Hs. X. 3730 X3730 X180 Hs4/LG10.8.21. BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11 CHASSIS. Confirming our conversation yesterday. We assume that you will issue the necessary instructions for an enclosed type body…
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Availability and suitability of various coachbuilt bodies for the Goshawk II experimental chassis.
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R.R. 696. (30 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. X3730 Bs6/KW10.8.21. X3730 S/W. X180 Hs. Re - Body for Goshawk II. Hs5/LG5.8.21. We understand that all the bodies at present built for the Goshawk…
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Scan032 |
Ordering of a body for Goshawk II.
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S/W Hvs. X3730 C20/C11.8.21. Re Body for Goshawk II Hs4/LG10.8.21. ---------------- X3730 X180 (crossed out) We will order the enclosed type of body that you require. We note that you do not require…
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Scan033 |
Practicality of fitting a Limousine body from an original Goshawk chassis to a Goshawk 11.
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X3730. Bs. from Hs. Hs7/LG12.8.21. X3730 X180 Referring to your memo. Bs/6KW/10.8.21. You mention that there is a small Limousine Body built by Messrs. Hooper for the original Goshawk chassis. I think…
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Design approval for a closed-type body for the Goshawk 11, ensuring it is agreed upon by Mr. Royce.
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W/S. X. 3730 To C. from Hs. Hs3/LG12.8.21. X180 X3730 CLOSED TYPE BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. I take it that the design for this Body will be submitted to R. before it is ordered. I think he is anxious to…
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Potential adaptation of a Limousine body built by Hoopers for a Goshawk chassis, to a Goshawk II chassis.
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x3730. FC AUG 19 1921 S/W. Bs19/DP18.8.21. Hs7/LG12:8.21. Limousine Body for Goshawk Chassis. RECEIVED X3730 X180 We are forwarding herewith a Print of the Limousine Body built by Hoopers for the…
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Side elevation blueprint with dimensions for a Hooper Limousine on a Buick chassis.
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MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE. LTD. No. 921. 25. 2. 21. HOOPER LIMOUSINE. ON BUICK. SCALE . 3/4" = 1FT. 108 46" 26 16" 4.2 24" 30" 36" 20" 10" 15" 10" 18 B/arm C/of/arm 31 1/2 ok 32 ok 16" 33 3/4 ok 23"
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From CJ to Hs. questioning the performance of the Goshawk II with a closed body.
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To Hs. from CJ. X3730. CJ20/D30.8.21. GOSHAWK II. We ought to ascertain as soon as possible how the Goshawk II behaves with a closed body. Are we going to have rolling? CJ. RECEIVED AUG 31 FC attc. to…
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Request to expedite the delivery of a closed body for an Experimental Goshawk 11 chassis.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 Hs1/LG31.8.21. X3730 X180 BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. With reference to the closed body, with interior drive, which it has been agreed to order for Experimental Goshawk 11.…
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The urgent requirement for an interior drive Limousine body for the Goshawk II chassis.
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RECEIVED SEP 17 S/W. FC HS 17 X3730 X180 C12/LH/L.9.21. re Goshawk II - chassis. ----------------- I note you now require the interior drive body as quickly as possible. Is the type of body you…
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Scan040 |
Design of an interior drive body for the Goshawk 11 chassis, similar to one on a Humber Car.
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W/S C. from Hs. x180 (struck through) x3730 Hs1/LG2.9.21. GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. Referring to your C12/LH1.9.21. The interior drive type of body we have in mind is of a type similar to that fitted to…
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Suitable body styles, such as a Saloon Cabriolet, for the Goshawk II chassis for experimental purposes.
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X3730 S/W (Hs) C7/LH5.9.21. re Goshawk II Chassis. Hs1/LQ2.9.21. -------- At the present time we have in hand for the Goshawk II a Limousine and a touring body. We have sent to Mr. Royce for approval…
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The arrival of a Goshawk 11 car with an experimental Mulliner body, and plans for a subsequent chassis for Mr. Royce's use.
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X3730 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. Hsl/LG7.9.21. X3730 N+219 GOSHAWK 11. Mr. Wormald and myself will arrive at W.W. with Goshawk 11 car the first thing on Friday morning. We wish to warn Mr.…
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Arrangements for coachbuilder Mulliners to repair the touring body on the 'Goshawk' chassis.
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Mr. Hives. Exper: Dept. X3730 X180 [STAMP: RECEIVED 28 SEP 1921] D/EP18/CW28.9.21. re- TOURING BODY ON "GOSHAWK" X29 Messrs. Mulliners, Bedford Park Works, Chiswick, state that they will be willing to…
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Scan044 |
Correspondence regarding fitting various car bodies (limousine, touring, cabriolet) to the Second Goshawk II chassis.
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X.3730 Re Second Goshawk II. At an informal Conference, LHS, Sp. and I had with Mr.Royce last week, R. suggested that the limousine we have built at Hoopers should be fitted to the above chassis. Will…
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One-line inquiry regarding the readiness of a set of chassis.
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-2- Can you please give me any idea as to when these chassis will be ready. C. [Handwritten signature]
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Communication regarding the production and fitting of bodies for the Second Goshawk II vehicle.
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S/W Hs. X 3730 C8/C28.10.27 Re Second Goshawk II. With regard to the bodies, the position is that we now have the second body ready at Mulliners, and this has been approved by Sales as a standard…
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Fitting various coachbuilt bodies from Hoopers and Mulliners to the Second Goshawk II chassis.
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S/W Hs. X3730 RE SECOND GOSHAWK II. X.4219. X.3730. X.180. At an informal conference, LHS, Sp, and I had with Mr. Royce last week, R. suggested that the limousine we have built at Hoopers should be…
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Issue of the rear seat being too high in a Goshawk 11 model and suggesting solutions.
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To BY. from R. c. to CJ. c. to SP. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to EF. X3730 R9/G2.11.21. X.4219 - RE GOSHAWK 11. X.3730 X.180 I have seen the coachbuilders' drawing and am very distressed to find that we…
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Scan049 |
Goshawk 11 body design, including seat height, frame construction, and issues with bodies built by Mulliners.
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To SP. From R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. c. to EP. c. to BY. X3730 RIO/G3.11.21. X.4219 X.3730 GOSHAWK 11. BODY. X.180. Thank you for your telegram saying that bodies can be built with…
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Internal memorandum from CJ to Hs. requesting recommendations regarding Goshawk II. Bodies.
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R.R. 950s. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. X3730 To Hs. from CJ. Goshawk II. Bodies. CJ12/E18/11/21 Please let me have your recommendations on the attached. CJ. Attached: Spl/DG16/11/21 to…
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Order status of bodies for the 'Goshawk' chassis.
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R.R. 950a. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. To L.H.S. F.R. Spl/D615.11.21. GOSHAWK ll. BODIES Mr. Hives mentioned today that six further 'Goshawk' chassis are in hand and will be completed…
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Query about the proportion of body types for twelve Goshawk II chassis, as this affects the rear wing design.
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Hs. X3730 BYL/W.15/11/21. RE "GOSHAWK II" CHASSIS.- TYPE OF BODIES TO BE FITTED. -------------------------- With reference to the twelve "Goshawk II" Chassis being built.- Will you kindly inform us…
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Options and secrecy for fitting bodies to the Goshawk 11 chassis.
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S/W To C. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG2.12.21. BODIES FOR GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. X3730 X180 We should like you to consider whether, in view of the instructions from BJ. and CJ., that Goshawk 11. must be kept…
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Secrecy measures for fitting bodies to the Goshawk II chassis.
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S/W Hs. Private. X3730 C8/C9.12.21. /1 Re Bodies for Goshawk II Chassis. Hs3/LG2.12.21. ------ X3730 X180 On the question of secrecy, I should think the best way would be to thorough camouflage the…
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Arrangements for various coachbuilt bodies for the Goshawk 11 chassis.
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W/S. C. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG13.12.21. X3730 X180 BODIES FOR GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. Could you please arrange to have the Mulliner open touring body, which is completed, sent to Derby. We should like it…
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Standardization of the vehicle instrument board's size, material, and position.
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To Da. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Hs. EY. c. to EP. E. c. to Sp. Wor. c. to Sa. LHS. PN. X3730 R10/M15.12.21. RE INSTRUMENT BOARD. X.4067 X.3730 For a long time I have been anxious and willing to…
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Scan057 |
Standardization of instrument boards and the process involving coachbuilders for Goshawk and Swallow models.
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contd:- -2- Mr. Spinney is the one to watch developments and let us know if any scheme is working well, because it is very costly to standardise anything, and then change it to some other scheme. As…
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Methods to camouflage the experimental Goshawk model and differentiate it from the 40/50.
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S/W Hs. X3730 RE GOSHAWK. C6/C15.12.21. X.3730 Hsl/LG13.12.21 & Hs2/LG1312.21. X.4219 X.4240 On this question of camouflage there are really two points - 1. The total disguising of the experimental…
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The saleability of different car body styles and plans for an all-weather body by Barker.
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-2- what is the best method. We note that you still think that bodies such as fitted to the Humber should be fitted to the Goshawk,. This is not a very saleable type of body, as a matter of fact,…
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Logistics of fitting Hooper and Mulliner bodies to a Goshawk chassis and a debate over the radiator cap design.
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W/S C. from Hs. X4219 (crossed out) X3730 Hsl/LG29.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. X180 We shall have a Goshawk chassis ready next week for fitting one of the covered bodies to. We had in mind that the…
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Letter from coachbuilder H.J. Mulliner & Co. confirming the dispatch of a Torpedo Body.
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PLEASE NOTE NEW PHONE NUMBER: CHISWICK 80. X3730 TELEPHONE: 18 HAMMERSMITH. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "RENILLUM, LONDON" H.J. MULLINER…
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Fitting Hooper and Mulliner bodies to a chassis and a request to disguise the chassis.
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[STAMP] Hs 1922 JAN O & W H.S. RECEIVED [/STAMP] [HANDWRITTEN] X3730 [/HANDWRITTEN] [HANDWRITTEN] 2 [/HANDWRITTEN] C13/C7.1.22. Re Goshawk II. Hsl/LG29.12.21. [HANDWRITTEN] X 3730 X180 X4240…
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Completion and testing of the Goshawk 11 car and defending its design process against criticism.
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To CJ. from R. c.c. to BJ. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to Hs. c.c. to EP. X3730 R3/9.1.22. GOSHAWK 11. X.4219 X.3730 It has occurred to me that it would be a good idea as soon as we can complete a car with a…
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Proposal to send a Goshawk chassis with three different radiator types to Hoopers for judging by the Sales Department.
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X.3730 BJ. from Hs. Hs3/LG10.1.22. GOSHAWK 11. RADIATORS. X4240 X3730 Referring to your BJ8/H5.1.22. Wor. has asked me to reply. We propose sending a Goshawk chassis to Messrs, Hoopers in order to…
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Fitting of a Hooper limousine body to a Goshawk 11 chassis.
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W/S Sp. from Hs. c. to C. X3730 Hs2/LG13.1.22. HOOPER LIMOUSINE BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. X3730 X4240 The Goshawk chassis which is to have the Hooper body fitted to it will leave Derby Monday morning. It…
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Planned visit to resolve body fitting issues and choose a radiator design.
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X3730 To R. from Hs. c. to GJ. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to HY. c. to RP. c. to Wor. Hs4/LG16.1.22. GOSHAWK 11. X3730 X4240 If convenient to you, we propose arriving at W.W. early Saturday morning the…
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The Goshawk II chassis, the coachbuilder Hoopers, and arranging an inspection of radiators.
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S/W H8 X3730 RECEIVED JAN 1922 X3730 / X4240 Goshawk II Thank you for HS2/LG.R.1.22. Hoopers will require to keep the Chassis only 3 or 4 days. I note Hy & you propose to bring other radiators on…
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The arrival of a car at Hooper's Chelsea, detailing an issue with the petrol system due to dirt in the pipes.
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X3730 c/o A. Seward 42 Upper Manor Street King's Rd. Chelsea S.W. 17-1-22 Sir, Arrived at Hooper's Chelsea alright. Had slight trouble with petrol system on car due to dirt in pipes getting through to…
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Query regarding the fitting of lamps and a horn for a Hooper Limousine.
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X3730 Urgent S/W HS [Stamp: RECEIVED JAN 19 1922] for II Hooper Limousine Hoopers are making front wing stays suitable for Lucas R 55 Head lamps. & They will put a simple tail lamp bracket on rear…
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Suggestion for a narrow, three-seater sporting speed body for the Goshawk model.
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To C. from Hst c. to CJ. BJ. c. to LHS. Hs. c. to EP. Da. c. to E. X3730 R6/M.2.22 RE SPEED BODY FOR GOSHAWK. X.3730 I suggest that one of the standard bodies for the Goshawk should be a narrow…
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Lack of rigidity in windscreen fixings for Goshawk bodies and a rattle caused by defective connections.
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To LHS. for Sp. from R. X3730 c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to HS. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to E. R5/M1.2.22. RE. WIND SCREENS X.3730. X.1087. It was pointed out by me at Mulliners that the wind screens…
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Shortage of car bodies for the experimental Goshawk chassis.
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C. from Hs. c. to Sp. X3730 Hs2/LG13.2.22. BODIES FOR GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X3730 It appears as though we are still going to be short of bodies for Experimental Goshawk chassis. Apart from the chassis…
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The supply of a car body from Hoopers for Mr. Royce's car, including a special request for a cocoa mat.
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R.R. 285a (10M-18.9.08) To S. From Hs. c. to Sp. X3730 Hs1/LG13. 2. 22. BODY FOR CAR. X3730 X.3594 We trust that you will keep Hoopers reminded of their promise to have the body for Mr. Royce's car…
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Query about ordering a speed body for the Goshawk model to demonstrate its performance as a sports car.
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C. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG14.2.22. SPEED BODY FOR GOSHAWK. Referring to R6/M1.2.22. We should like to know whether you are going to order a Body on the lines suggested. We think it advisable because it…
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Standard body models for the Peregrine and Goshawk cars.
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To B.J. } from R. c. to C. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to PN. c. to Wor. c. to HY. c. to HS. c. to EP. X3730 R1/M14.2.22. X.3830 X.1775. I suggest that Mr. Evernden, who takes great interest in…
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Mr. Evernden's role in body design and decisions from a sales conference regarding body order quantities.
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X3730 To A. from BJ. Copies to CJ. IH. PH. Hy. HS. Re Mr. Evernden, and Goshawk. BJ10/H16.2.22. RECEIVED STAMP: FEB 1922 With reference to H1/W14.2.22, and your kind suggestion that we might make use…
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Body designs for the Peregrine and Goshawk models and requesting suggested drawings for small bodies.
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- 2 - at about £300 or £400 complete. It would doubtless be of assistance if you could kindly arrange for Mr. Evernden to send us some suggested drawings that we might show to the coachbuilders for…
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Clarifying Mr. Evernden's role as a link between the design department and coachbuilders to avoid errors in body design.
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To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. C. c. to Lhs. PN. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. Y3730 R9/117.2.22. RE. MR. EVERNDEN. X.1775. X.3730 Replying to your BJ10/H16.2.22., having reference to Mr. Evernden, naturally…
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Schedule for the Goshawk 11 Limousine, windscreen repair, and gathering feedback.
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X3730 W/S C. from Hs. Hs1/LG18.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. LIMOUSINE. Y42-19 X3730 We expect Goshawk 11. limousine back at Derby not later than Tuesday afternoon. We are leaving it on Monday so that Hoopers can…
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Proposal to fit three 'Goshawk' cars with specific bodies, luggage grids, and wire wheels for a 10,000-mile trial.
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W/S Sp. from Hy. X3730 Hy1/LG18.2.22. X4086 X3730 X3594 RE - 3 "GOSHAWKS" FOR 10,000 MILES TRIAL. It is proposed to fit the 3 "Goshawks" for the 10,000 miles trial with the remaining three bodies…
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Letter from 'Hs' discussing arrangements for experimental reports and a Goshawk car with a Hooper body for Le Canadel.
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E. from Hs. X3730 X4219 X3594 X3730 Hs9/LG20.2.22. We should like to know from you what arrangements R. has made whilst he is away as regards experimental reports. We assume that we shall send them on…
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Query asking for confirmation of the chassis delivery date for a Goshawk Torpedo body being constructed by Messrs. Mulliner.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C9/C20.2.22. Re Goshawk. With reference to the Torpedo body which we have asked Messrs. Mulliner to have ready for delivery by March 15th, they say that in order to give this delivery…
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Arranging the fitting of a Hooper body to a Goshawk chassis.
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W/S X3730 C. from Hs. Hs4/LG20.2.22. HOOPER BODY FOR GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X3730 We expect to have the Goshawk chassis, which I am taking to the south of France for R's use, ready at Hoopers on Monday the…
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Delay in the construction of a Hooper Body for Goshawk Chester.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C20/C21.2.22. RECEIVED FEB 22 Re Hooper Body for Goshawk Chester. Hs4/LG20.2.22. X3730 The trouble about this job has been that the body was held up for many details by West Wittering,…
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Arrangements for a test drive of the Goshawk Limousine for Sir E. Goulding and discussion of recent modifications.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 Hs4/LG22.2.22. X4219 X3730 We will arrange to send the Goshawk Limousine to London on Thursday March 2nd. in order that it should be ready for Sir. E. Goulding. to try and…
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Schedule for fitting a Hooper body to a Goshawk chassis.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 HS3/LG22. 2. 22. HOOPER BODY FOR GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X4519 X3730 We do not want to let Hoopers have the chassis for 6 days. We have a tremendous amount of work to do on it ourselves…
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Alterations to the windscreen and side curtains for a 'Goshawk' Hooper Limousine.
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W/S Sp. from Hs. X3730 Hs5/LG22.2.22. X4219 X3730 "GOSHAWK" HOOPER LIMOUSINE. We do not consider that the alterations made to the windscreen on the limousine have gone far enough. The division of the…
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Communication from coachbuilder Maythorns requesting the Goshawk chassis to meet a March delivery deadline.
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S/W X.3730 C12/C22.2.22. Hs, RE GOSHAWK. X.4219 x 4086 [crossed out] X.3730 Maythorns write us today as follows:- "Our works inform us that it will be impossible for them to ensure delivery of the…
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Delayed construction of a Hooper Body for a Goshawk model and a revised delivery schedule.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C12/C23.2.22. Re Hooper Body for Goshawk. Hs3/HL22.2.22. If the construction of the body had been farther forward Hoopers could have finished within two or three days, but the…
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Modifications to Goshawk body work, including the windscreen, seat, and side curtains.
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S/W. Hs. Goshawk Body Work X3730 Sp.9/H/23.2.22. Thank you for your Hs5/LG/22.2.22. I note that you do not consider the wind screen is good enough. I wrote to By. yesterday suggesting he should take…
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Telegram confirmation regarding cars required for 10,000-mile trials.
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TELEGRAM CONFIRMATION. X37/30 5703 We have pleasure in handing you below Duplicate of Telegram sent to you this day. From ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TO: Roycar Derby FROM:…
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Confirming drawings for a Goshawk speed model body have been obtained and sent to Mr. Royce.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C13/C24.2.22. Re Speed Model for Goshawk. Hs3/LG14.2.22. ---------- We have obtained drawings of a speed model body, and have sent them to Mr. Royce. C. [signature] RECEIVED Hs FEB 25…
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Requesting an inspection of a Goshawk Phaeton before it goes to France, and to confirm the fitting of specific parts.
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LHS. (for Sp.) from Ev. c. to Hs. c. to BY. X3730 Ev1/M24.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. FOR LE CANADEL. X.4219. X.3730 X.3549 We understand that a Goshawk (presumably the Hooper Phaeton built for R.) will be…
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Request for maximum weight specifications for the Goshawk II chassis, Limousine body, and Open body.
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X3730 S/W. Hs. Sp10/H/24.2.22. GOSHAWK II. BODIES We wish to specify a maximum weight for the bodywork to be built for the Goshawk Chassis. We think the model Limousine will be a good sample of a…
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The shipment of a Goshawk chassis and the urgent completion of another car by Hoopers.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG27.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. X4219 X3730 We shall be sending the Goshawk chassis to London on Thursday (Mar.2nd.) We expect it to arrive in London about 11 a.m. Now that 6.EX Car…
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Communication regarding the timeline and specifications for fitting an all-weather body by Mulliners to a chassis intended for France.
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W/S C. From Hy. X3730 RE. 10,000 MILES GOSHAWK. Hy3/LG28. 2. 22. X4086 X3730 We are striving to finish off the first of the three chassis by today week and hope to be able to despatch it by that time…
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Confirming a chassis will be ready on Monday, March 6th.
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RECEIVED S/W HS 1922 X. 3730 C7/C28.2.22. Goshawk II. Hs1/LG27.2.22. We note contents of your memo. and you may depend that Hoopers and ourselves will do everything possible to have the chassis ready…
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The chassis delivery deadline to Mulliners for the Goshawk 10,000 miles trial car.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C13/C28.2.22. Re Goshawk. 10,000 miles Trial. ------- Mulliners advise us that unless they have the chassis by the 1st March they will be unable to let us have the car by the date…
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Delay in the delivery of a Goshawk chassis to Hoopers.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 Hs5/LG1.3.22. RE. GOSHAWK FOR HOOPERS. X4219 +3730 We are very sorry to say that this chassis will not be in London tomorrow but it will arrive for certain on Friday. It should…
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The urgent delivery of a D Type Goshawk car to coachbuilder Mulliner for a Torpedo body.
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X3730 ROYCAR DERBY. 1.3.22. X.3730 X.4219 MULLINER MUST HAVE D TYPE GOSHAWK CAR BY MONDAY FOR TORPEDO IF CAR IS TO BE READY MARCH FIFTEENTH. EVERNDEN. HYDE PARK BOX TEA
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Confirmation of a wire sent regarding modifications to a Goshawk Le Canadel scuttle and screw specifications.
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X5730 CONFIRMATION OF WIRE SENT ON 2.3.22. WEST WITTERING. 2nd March 1922. ROYCAR. DERBY. X4219 X5730 HIVES - RE GOSHAWK LE CANADEL SCUTTLE 2" DEEPER AND 1 1/4" HIGHER.SUPPLY COUNTERSUNK SCREWS FOR…
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Urgent request for the weight of the Goshawk II chassis and Limousine body to set a maximum weight for coachbuilders.
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S/W. Hs. X3730 Sp18/H/3.3.22. GOSHAWK II. BODYWORK -------------------------- Some time ago we asked 'W' please to let us have the weight of the Goshawk Chassis and the weight of the Limousine body on…
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Inspection notes on a car body from Messrs. Hoopers, detailing required modifications to the scuttle, instrument board and rear wings.
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To Hs. from Ev(WW) c. to EY c. to LHS (for Sp.) c. to Da. X3730 Evl/M3.3.22. X.4067 - RE GOSHAWK FOR LE CANADEL. X.4219 X.3730 We have inspected the body at Messrs. Hoopers', but until the chassis…
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Note regarding a temporary battery earthing method for which no responsibility is accepted, with a new scheme to follow.
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-2- our details may be corrected. X,3819 - Re the earthing of the battery to the frame we notice that this is done by a stud in the lower flange of the frame which we understand is a temporary…
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Delays with a Goshawk 11 vehicle for Le Canadel due to a mechanical fault and coachbuilder issues.
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To hs. from Ev. c. to Da. X3730 4.3.22. RE. GOSHAWK 11. FOR LE CANADEL. X.4219 X.3730 We understand that the Goshawk has been delayed on the road due to a seized rocker arm, but that it should be here…
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Request for the weight and fitting time of an all-weather Mulliner body for a Goshawk chassis.
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Y3/30 W/S C. from Hy. Hy1/LG7.3.22. RE. 10,000 MILES GOSHAWK. Y3/30 Referring to our Hy3/LC28.2.22. We should be glad if you will let us know the weight of the all-weather Mulliner body, so that we…
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Post office telegram advising of a delay to the Goshawk torpedo project.
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POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. X3730 No. of Telegram: 52 Office Stamp: BEMROSE 22 MAR 33 Recd. from: O.A. By: R Prefix: C Handed in at: 5.28 p M Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Regent St B. Words:…
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The non-delivery of two Goshawk chassis to coachbuilder Mulliners of Chiswick.
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X3780 S/W. (Hs) Hn3/LH8.3.22 RECEIVED MAR 8 1922 GOSHAWK. X3730 X4219 Mulliners, Chiswick, are becoming alarmed at the non-delivery to them of the two Goshawk Chassis on which they are to mount…
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Goshawk coachwork specifications and chassis delivery schedules.
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S/W Hy. X3730 C4/C8.3.22 1 Re 10,000 miles Goshawks. Hy1/LG7.3.22 ------- X4086 X3730 When you refer to the Mulliner All-weather body I am presuming you mean the Open Touring body with the "Gwynne"…
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Query regarding the choice of cow-hide leather over cloth upholstery for a Goshawk Enclosed Limousine.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C13/C9.3.22. Re Goshawk Enclosed Limousine. We were surprised to find today that the Coachbuilders had been given instructions by Sp. to upholster this in cow-hide leather, and on making…
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Vehicle finishing delays and engine vibration troubleshooting for the Goshawk 11.
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X3730 R. Le Canadel, France. from Hs. HSG/L09.3.32. GOSHAWK 11. Owing to delay at Hoopers, we anticipate that it will now be Tuesday or Wednesday the 14th. and 15th.inst. before I can cross over with…
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Estimated readiness dates for several car chassis at different coachbuilders.
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W/S C. from Hy. X3730 Hy2/LG9.3.22. X408G X3730 RE. 10,000 MILES GOSHAWK. C4/CS.3.22. The chassis for the Gwynne body will be, we hope, at Mulliners on Monday next the 13th.inst., and we should be…
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Completion status of an open body on Goshawk II for Mr. Royce.
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X3730 S/W. Hs. Spl/H/9.3.22. Open Body on Goshawk II for Mr.Royce I wired you late last night saying that this body would not be completed until Saturday. Mr. Evendern is here and we are doing all we…
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Post Office Telegraph confirming a delay in finishing the Goshawk car.
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X3730 POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS CONFIRMATION This Form must accompany any Inquiry respecting this Telegram. Handed in at: 11 40 Regent St-Ts Words: 20 Received here at: 12/11 Sent To: 1390 Office Stamp:…
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Telegram regarding a decision on the Goshawk Body length.
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POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. CONFIRMATION. This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. Recd. from: Dev. Handed in at: 1140. Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Regent St B. No. of…
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Telegram received by telephone regarding a delay in finishing a car.
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ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: X5/30 10x4219 Date: 10 3 22 To: Royce Derby By: JMB from: Regent St. B = 11.40 Message: Hives re Goodchilde have urged Hooper to…
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Telegram confirmation requesting a telephone call regarding a decision on the length of a Goshawk body.
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TELEGRAM CONFIRMATION. We have pleasure in handing you below Duplicate of Telegram sent to you this day. From ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TO { ROYCAR DERBY Date, 10.3.32…
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Inspection report on a Goshawk for Le Canadel with a phaeton body, noting issues with front seats and wing valances.
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To R. fro. Da/Ev. c. to CJ. LHS. for Sp. c. to Ds. E c. to Hs. EP. c. to BY. FN. X3/30 Da/Evl/M12.3.22. RE. GOSHAWK FOR LE CANADEL. X.4219 X.3730 The above car fitted with a phaeton body, left Messrs.…
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Bodywork and component fitting issues with proposed remedies.
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-2- (3) WINDSCREENS. The ash base would have been dispensed with, and the glass carried down to the scuttle, which it would curve to fit, but in the short time allowed to build the body, there was not…
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The cushion height and body dimensions of a Goshawk Open Body for Mr. Royce.
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R H 160 u (20 T) (S H 265. 24-9-20) G 2843 Hs. X3730 Sp3/H/13.3.22. Goshawk Open Body for Mr. Royce X3730 This body was finished, as you know, late on Saturday afternoon at Hoopers. Mr. Evernden has,…
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From coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding a cocoa fibre mat for Goshawk Chassis No. 2.
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X3730 MEMORANDUM. (FROM WORKS) HOOPER & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. MOTOR-BODY-BUILDERS & COACHBUILDERS TO H.M. THE KING. 77A, KING'S ROAD CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W.3. TELEPHONES: KENSINGTON 4762-3-4. TO…
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Request for a replacement loose strap hood fastener for a Goshawk car.
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X3730 W/S Sp. from Hs. Hs8/LC13.4.22. GOSHAWK FOR R. X3730 We have lost one of the hood fasteners on this car. It is the loose strap arrangement which holds the hood down. Will you please get Hoopers…
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Outlining travel arrangements for a car, including collecting papers and parts before a boat crossing.
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W/S X5730 C. from Hs. c. to Mac. (S) Hs1/LG15.3.22. X4219 X677 X5730 I shall be calling at Conduit Street about 10 a.m. tomorrow morning the 16th.inst. and shall then get all the triptique papers…
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Instructing Messrs. Holmes to carry out work as per an attached estimate for 18 shillings and 6 pence.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW/LG17.3.22. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Holmes to carry out work as per attached estimate - 18s. 6d. Hs/TMW. [Watermark: MADE AT CROXLEY] [Stamp: 1804]
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Coil failure, the performance of Goshawk-II trial cars, and the potential adoption of an S.U. carburettor.
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X3730 Hs. C/o R. Le Canadel. From EP. EP4/LG21.3.22. GOSHAWK 11. CARB. X4086 X4219 V3730 Sorry to hear of your failure due to the Coil. We are anxious to receive the faulty coil for inspection. Was…
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The 10,000 miles trials' cars and addressing poor foot brake performance on Goshawk-II models.
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hs. from EP. -2- 21.3.22. and in view of the attitude CJ. has taken on this matter, it appears very essential that some action with regard to this matter must be settled quickly. Can you wire us as…
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Steering jerk, oil leaks, and a noisy oil pump on Goshawk-II models.
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Hs. from EP. -3- contd:- I noted with interest your complaint of the jerk on the steering which we have established on 2-Goshawk-II and can be reduced by additional friction. We have only been able to…
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From EP discussing issues with the 5-Goshawk-II limousine, including the speedometer, body, vibrations, and engine.
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Hs. from EP. -4- Is this not an opportune time for you to take up with the R. the possibility of using skew geared pumps. The Speedometer (A.T.) on 5-Goshawk-II was reading about 8 to 10% high. I was…
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The fitting of bodies to Goshawk chassis for the 10,000 miles trials.
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SP. from EP. c. to Ev. X3730 EP3/LG21.3.22. RE. BODIES FOR GOSHAWK 10,000 MILES TRIALS' CARS. X.4086 X.3730 The first car 5-Goshawk-II fitted with a Mulliner all-weather body, is now complete and is…
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Issues with battery accessibility and removal for Goshawk-II vehicles.
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contd:- -2- being constructed so as to allow for accessibility to the batteries. Although the body on 5-Goshawk-II allows one to take off the battery box lid and inspect the batteries, it was not…
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Programme and status of various experimental Goshawk II cars.
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HS. C/o R. Le Canadel. from EP. X3730 EP1/LG22.3.22. EXPERIMENTAL CARS. X4086 GOSHAWK II. X4219 X3730 Attached please find copy of memo. received from CJ. ref. CJ11/E21.3.22 which rather gives a…
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Feasibility and proposed modifications for modernising a 3-Goshawk-II limousine.
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HS. from AP. -2- report is to be made out by these people so no doubt you will receive a copy direct, if not, I will send you on a copy as soon as we receive it here. As regards modernising the…
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Allocation and testing of several cars and chassis, including a 10,000-mile trial.
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C O P Y. To Hy. from CJ. c. to C. c. to Wor. c. to EP. CJ11/E21.3.22. GOSHAWKS. I learn from C. that the car, which you are taking to France today, is not to be put immediately on the 10,000 miles…
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Issues found on the All-Weather Goshawk Endurance Car at Mulliners'.
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To Hs. from Hy. c. to BJ. c. to LHS. (for Sp) c. to Wor. c. to BY. X3730 Da/Evl/M22.3.22. RE. ALL-WEATHER GOSHAWK ENDURANCE CAR X.3730. X.4219. I saw this car at Messrs. Mulliners' on Saturday last.…
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The design features and issues of a Gwynne all-weather body fitted to a Goshawk car.
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contd:- -2- for an "arm inside" drive. One feature of this Gwynne all- weather is that the sides of the body must be parallel, therefore the width of the wheel arch determines the width of the body at…
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Reallocating chassis 7-Goshawk-11 to the Amateur Car and coordinating its body fitting.
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X3730 BJ. from EP. RE. GOSHAWK 10,000 MILES TEST CARS EP1/LG23.3.22. X4086 X3730 CJ. now instructs that the fourth car i.e. 7-Goshawk-11. which was originally intended to be used for one of the three…
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Body options, completion time, and testing requirements for a Goshawk-11 amateur test car chassis.
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W/S C. from EP. X3730 EP2/LG27.3.22. Re. 7-GOSHAWK-11 X4086 "AMATEUR TEST CAR" X3730 With further reference to our memo. EP1/LG23.3.22 and to your telephonic communication today. We are in a position…
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Continuation page discussing the fitting of lighter springs based on weight.
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contd:- -2- know the weight so that we can arrange to fix lighter springs a range of which we now have available and we could fit what we considered the most suitable. EP. [Watermark text, upside…
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Confirming the decision to fit a Limousine body to the Goshawk/2 chassis and asking when it will be sent to the coachbuilders.
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x3730 C26/C29.3.22 Re 7/Goshawk/2. Amateur Test Car. EP2/LG27.3.22. X 4080 (crossed out) x3730 We note contents of your memo. and we think under the circumstances, in order to avoid any delay at all…
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Standardisation of the design of wings, valances and stays on all cars.
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X3730 S/W. EP5/LG30.3.22. Sp. from EP: c. to HO. c. to Ev. COSHAWK 11. X3730 X4219 Reporting on the above, Ms. write as follows:- "R. is very keen that the design of wings, valances and stays etc.…
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Cover sheet for a report on a Gwynne all-weather body fitted to a Goshawk II vehicle after 10,000 miles of testing.
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W/S Sp. from EP. c. to Ev. X3730 RECEIVED 1804 EP8/LG30.3.22. RE. GOSHAWK II. BODIES. X3730/X4086 The following is a report received from Hy. re Gwynne all-weather body fitted to 5-Goshawk-II which he…
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Report by 'Hy' detailing numerous faults found with the Mr. Gwynne All-Weather Body, including narrow seats, a faulty hood, and poor window mechanisms.
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Extract from Hy's report - MR. GWYNNE ALL-WEATHER BODY. It is too narrow in front seats to be comfortable and the front seat passenger is pressed up against the door which is dangerous as if the door…
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Condition and planned delivery of chassis 7-GOSHAWK-11, noting potential delays.
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X3730 W/S C. from EP. C. to BJ. EP4/LG31.3.22. 7-GOSHAWK-11. Y4086 X3730 Referring to your C26/C29.3.22 and to our telephonic conversation this morning. It is our intention to deliver this chassis…
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Challenges and solutions for standardising wings and valances on the Goshawk 11 model.
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To Hs. for R. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to SP. EP. c. to EY. E. Da. X3730 Da/Ev1/14.4.22. RE. GOSHAWK 11, WINGS AND VALANCES, ETC. X.3730. X.3509. We have considered the question of standardising…
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Continued memo regarding difficulties with standardisation of stays, lamp brackets and wings, mentioning Messrs. Hoopers.
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contd:- -2- use our stays etc. and what we want in the way of wings. In view of the above difficulties this is as far as we have been able to get in the direction of standardisation. Messrs. Hoopers…
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Letter concerning the delivery of a Goshawk-11 Amateur Car chassis to the coachbuilders Maythorns.
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W/S X.3730 c. to EP c. to BJ. c. to Mr. Archer. EP8/H5.4.22. RE. 7-GOSHAWK-11 - Amateur Car. X.4086 X.3730 Replying to your C6/C4.4.22. I regret that unfortunately we have not had the "best of luck"…
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Scheme for a wheel carrier on the running boards for the Goshawk 11 model.
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To EY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. X3730 Da/Evl/M8.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. WHEELS ON RUNNING BOARDS. X.3599. X.3730. We send you herewith N.sch.1249 shewing a scheme for a carrier supporting…
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Extract from a report regarding bodywork modifications on the 4-Coshawk-11 car.
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W/S To Spg. from EP. c. to Ev. X3730 EP2/LG12.4.22. BODYWORK ON 4-COSHAWK-11 CAR. [illegible strikethrough] X3730 Below is an extract from a report received from R.(Le Canadel) on the above:- "*Body.…
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Design points for comment on a 6-Goshawk-11 phaeton car body by Mulliner's Chiswick.
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Da. from Ev. c. to EP. c. to Hs. c. to E. c. to BY. c. to LHS. X3730 Evl/M19.4.22. RE. 6-GOSHAWK-11 X.3730 X.4086. I was only able to see the above car - phaeton by Mulliner's Chiswick - for a short…
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The coachwork, detailing wheel clearances, disc wheel fittings, and the overall finish of a car.
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contd:- -2- Since this is a very prominent feature we think it should be made a good job, and we had that in view when we decided to supply the metal edging for the shaped hole. There should be no…
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The positioning of the spare wheel on the running board for Goshawk 11 cars.
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X3730 To BY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da/Ev1/M24.4.22. GOSHAWK 11. WHEEL ON RUNNING BOARD. X.3730 X.4219. We send you herewith N.sch.1255 shewing the position of the wheel on the…
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Road test report on a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon, detailing chassis and bodywork issues.
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To EP. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to LHS. c. to E. c. to Hs. c. to BY. X3730 Da/Ev4/M24.4.22. RE. 7-GOSHAWK-11 MAYTHORN SALOON X.4086. X.3730. I was able to see this car and w to have a few…
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List of vehicle faults including issues with the windscreen, seats, oil leak, and beading, continued on page 2.
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contd:- -2- brought this ferodo nearer the hinge. 6. The windscreen split seemed to be too high and the edge of the lower glass was covered with a rubber strip to prevent the top glass rattling…
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Faulty and dangerous condition of the Gwynne body fitted to a Goshawk car.
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S/W. EP X3730 GWYNNE BODY ON GOSHAWK Sp20/H/28.4.22. With reference to your telephone communication concerning the faulty and dangerous condition of the Gwynne Body fitted to the 10,000 miles Goshawk…
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Local repair and inspection of a Gwynne body on a 5-Goshawk-11 chassis.
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X3730 W/S Sp. from EP. EP1/LG29.4.22. GWYNNE BODY ON 5-GOSHAWK-11 CHASSIS. Sp20/H28.4.22. As discussed on the 'phone, we are arranging for the body on this car to be repaired locally. We quite…
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Revised dimensions and modifications for the Goshawk 11 open car.
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X3730 To LHS. for Sp. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. Wor. By. Hs. Da/Evl/M2.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. X.3730. We send you herewith N.sch.1263 shewing the revised dimensions of the open car for Goshawk 11. embodying…
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Proposal regarding vehicle body modifications including door dimensions and the addition of a spare wheel carrier.
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contd:- the off-side door should be wider and further back than the near side one. (6) We propose that a second spare wheel be carried on the running board by a carrier of our design. Will you please…
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Design and drawing requirements for revised front wings on the Goshawk 11 model.
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To EY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. X3730 Da/Evl/M3.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. REVISED FRONT WINGS X.3730. We send you herewith N.sch.1264 shewing the revised front wings for Gos:11 designed to…
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Continuation page of a letter regarding a drawing for a wheel carrier and a forthcoming drawing for a rear wing.
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contd:- -2- MADE AT CROXLEY for the wheel carrier on the running board, and its piece number. In the course of a few days we shall be sending you a similar drawing for the rear wing. Da/Ev.
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Revised drawing for the Goshawk 11 open touring body's rear wings and wing stays.
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X.3730. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor c. to Hs. c. to Sp. Da2/M8.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. REAR WINGS X.3730. We send herewith N.sch.1265 shewing the revised rear wings for Goshawk 11. open touring…
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From Mr. Royce requesting a modification to the rear wing stay for the Goshawk 11.
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To BY. from Da/Ev. c. to Hs. X. 3730 Da/Ev3/M18.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. RE. REAR WING STAY. X.3730. Re. the modified two bolter flange for the rear wing stay attachment to the frame, shewn on N.sch.1244,…
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Improvements to the Goshawk 'B' and 'D' driver's seats and steering comfort.
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To BY. frm R. c. to CJ. LHS. c. to C. PN. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. c. to Hy. X.3730 R3/M22.5.22 (Handwritten references: XL264, X.3730, X.4819) GOSHAWK - DRIVER'S SEAT - "B" STEERING (COMFORT)…
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Body design modifications for seating, space-saving, and driver comfort, referencing 'D' steering and Goshawk bodies.
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contd:- -2- Failing this the seats and the roof must be raised at least the 1" suggested, or the driver must be inclined or clear- ance made so that he can rest backwards, in which case it may be…
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Statement of case against criticisms of the Goshawk 'B' steering and driver seating arrangement.
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Y3730 To B.J. from R. c. to CJ. LHS. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. c. to E+ PN. c. to C. R1/M25.5.22. GOSHAWK "B" STEERING. X.3780. X.4263 The following is a statement of our case against the…
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Modifications to the Goshawk steering and seating arrangements, referencing an attached schedule.
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contd:- -2- (7) The various modifications now arranged and agreed upon, have not yet been embodied in any available "B" steering Goshawk, and we await the results with confidence, that the seating…
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Single-door limousine by Maythorne being used for chassis noise testing.
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To H. from BJ. Copies to OJ. Hs. X 3730 BJ6/H1.6.22. GOSHAWK. With reference to the single door limousine made by Maythorne, I have ascertained that this was made after consultation with Hs., who…
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Critique of Goshawk bodies, detailing issues with fittings and build quality on four different cars.
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BJ. from Hs. C. to R. X3730 Hsl/T2.6.22. RE GOSHAWK BODIES X3730 The criticism on Goshawk bodies is not as regards the type of bodies, or booming. The chief criticism is against the fittings and the…
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Inconsistencies with open touring bodies, windscreens, and fittings from the coachbuilder Mulliners.
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Contd. -2- Hs1/T2.6.22. What we at the Works find it difficult to understand is why we have two open touring bodies from Mulliners with satisfactory windscreens and the next one they make quite…
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Requesting information relating to Goshawk bodies by referring to an attached document.
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To Hs. from BJ. Copy to Hs. H. BJ7/H9.6.22. X3730 GOSHAWK BODIES. I attach a copy of Sp3/H8.6.22. Can you please give me the information required therein? B.J. Stamp: Hs JUN 12 1922 REC D
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Issues and feedback for various Goshawk car bodies.
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LHS. GOSHAWK BODIES. Re attached Hsl/T2.6.22, concerning Goshawk bodies in France. GOSHAWK IV. Hooper Open Body. Before studying the matter of doors further, we should like more information because…
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Variations and faults in hood and door fittings from different coachbuilders.
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Sp3/H8.6.22 (2.) be noted that most bodies have something new and experimental on them which we cannot always study after use. The hood fittings vary due to the coachbuilders attempt to find the…
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Feedback on Goshawk car bodies, including Hooper, Gwynne, and divided windscreens.
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x3730 To RJ. from Hs. Hs6/T12.6.22. RE GOSHAWK BODIES. X3730 With reference to your BJ7/H9.6.22 with attached Sp3/H8.6.22 :- Gos.4.- Hooper open-touring body. Our opinion is that the doors on this car…
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Arrangements for the replacement of unsatisfactory hood fittings on a 5 Goshawk car.
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X5/30 S/W. An22/LH14.6.22. re 5 Goshawk - mounted with Gwynne Allweather body. In view of the hood fittings of this car having proved unsatisfactory, Beatons the Manufacturers, have offered to replace…
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Request to arrange for repairs to a Goshawk car with a Maythorn Saloon Limousine body.
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Y3730 S/S(Hs) Hn26/LH16.6.22. re Goshawk with Maythorn Saloon Limousine Body. Maythorns would like to have an opportunity of correcting the fault in the wind screen and front seats of this car When it…
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New hood fittings for a Goshawk Gwynne car at Mulliner's coachbuilders.
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X3730 HO12/DN/19.6.22. S/W. Hs. 5 GOSHAWK GWYNNE. With reference to your memo Hs6/T12.6.22 to BJ., and in reply to paragraph 2, - it will be necessary for the car to go to Mulliner's, Chiswick, for…
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Fitting of new hood fittings for a 5 Goshawk Gwynne car at Mulliner's coachbuilders.
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H.D. HO12/DN/19.6.22. S/W. Hs. 5 GOSHAWK GWYNNE. With reference to your memo Hs6/T12.6.22 to BJ., and in reply to paragraph 2, - it will be necessary for the car to go to Mulliner's, Chiswick, for the…
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Proposed visit from hood fitting makers, Messrs Beaton, to inspect failed parts on a Goshawk Gwyne car.
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S to W Hs. X3/30 June 19. 1922 16027 u 5 Goshawk Gwyne. with reference to the replacing of the hood fittings, the makers of these are Messrs Beaton, and Mr Beaton this afternoon informs me that he…
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Testing, required coachwork, and painting for a Phaeton 4 Goshawk II car.
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Y3730 C9/C20.S.22. RECEIVED 15 JUN 1922 Re Phaeton 4 Goshawk II. Will you please let me know when you want this car sent back to you. The programme we have fixed for it at the moment is that we shall…
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Required modifications and repainting for a Phaeton 4 Goshawk II vehicle.
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Copy of memo. To C. from DA/EV. Da/Evl/M13.6.22. RE PHAETON 4 GOSHAWK II. ----- We understand that in a few days the above car will be coming to London and that before its return it will go to Messrs.…
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Delay in fitting modified parts to the 4-Goshawk-11 car, inquiring about the coachbuilder's timeline.
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W/S C. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG21.6.22. 4-Goshawk-11. V3730 X4289 At the present time we are not ready with 4-Goshawk-11. We have not yet had time to get ready the modified parts which we wish to fit to…
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Trial of a wider front seat for Goshawk bodies to save expense.
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BJ. from Hs. (X3)30 Hs5/LG22.6.22. GOSHAWK BODIES. BJ6/H21.6.22. X4086 X3730 With reference to the decision as regards the width of front seats, that a further body should be ordered and tried having…
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Confirming travel arrangements for Messrs Beaton & Son to visit Derby regarding hood fittings.
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S to W V3730 June 22. 1922. 16041 5 Goshawk Grosvenor. Thank you for your memo Hs3/LG 20.6.22. We communicated with Messrs Beaton & Son, the makers of the hood fittings, and we have a letter from them…
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Communication regarding the completion timeline for work on the 4-Goshawk II vehicle.
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Y3730 B/W HS. Re 4-Goshawk II. Hs1/LG21.6.22. I note you are not yet ready for this car. The Coachbuilders would take about a week to do the other work on the Goshawk apart from the painting. We shall…
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Proposed popular design for a Goshawk Saloon car body with four seats.
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To BJ. from R. c.c. to CJ. WCr. c.c. to PN. LHS. (forSp.) c.c. to Hs. BY. c.c. to C. Cx. H. X3730 RE. GOSHAWK (SALOON). X.4264. X.3730. With reference to the bodies, many of us here think that the…
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Design feedback on a Goshawk-11 Hooper Limousine, focusing on the radiator, steering, pedals, and floorboards.
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X3730 To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to PN. LHS. for Sp. c. to Hs. BY. c. to C. Cx. H. R5/M23.6.22. RE. 3-GOSHAWK-11 - HOOPER ORIGINAL LIMOUSINE+ X.3730 X.4219. (1) APPEARANCE - RADIATOR & BONNET.…
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Design considerations and modifications for a vehicle's seating, clutch, body, radiator, and tank.
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contd:- -2- a more comfortable feeling, because they were higher up the foot (more power). (5) SEATING. The driver's seat is O.K. with packing which we modified by lowering until 9" under the steering…
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Modifications and improvements to a 40/50 model car, including suggestions for a new experimental limousine body.
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contd: -3- 40/50 will be more to these dimensions. We are sure you will like the appearance of the car better when it has a proper valance as fitted to 4-Goshawk-ll and the number plates fixed…
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Issues found with the No.3 Goshawk Hooper Limousine upon its arrival, concerning its cleanliness, engine noise, and controls.
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To Hs. from R. c: to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. Y3/30 R7/M23.6.22. RE. NO. 3-GOSHAWK X.4219. X.3730. The Hooper Limousine - No.3 Goshawk came here yesterday. (1) The first impression was that it was…
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Poor condition of a chassis, a non-functional dynamo, and potential battery issues.
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contd:- -2- (6) Through being messed about and belonging to nobody, and nobody having any particular interest in this chassis it has departed considerably from the perfection of a RR. car, and I told…
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Interior body dimensions for a Goshawk-II vehicle over the front seat.
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X3730 To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H26.6.22. [STAMP: RECEIVED JUN 28 1922] [STAMP: Hs] [STAMP: Goshawk Bodies.] Thank you for Hs5/LG22.6.22. Sp. informs me that 6-Goshawk-II which has just returned from France…
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Body and front seat dimensions for Goshawk models.
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BJ. from Hs. V3730 Hs2/LG26.6.22. GOSHAWK BODIES. X3730 Y429 Referring to your BJ1/H26.6.22. The minutes of the Sales Conference stated that a body should be tried 2½" wider on 4-Goshawk-11. When I…
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Ergonomics of a Goshawk car body, highlighting the importance of elbow height for driver comfort.
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X3730 To Hs. from BJ. BJ6/H27.6.22. GOSHAWK. Hs2/LG26.6.22. We should certainly like to see and try the body of the car you refer to. Please let me know when it can be sent to London for this purpose.…
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Dispatch of car Goshawk-11 to Lillie Hall, its condition, and trial request.
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BJ. from Hs. c. to C. X3730 Hs4/LG27.6.22. 6-Goshawk-11. X4249 X3730 We are sending this car to Lillie Hall tomorrow. It should arrive there about 10 A.M. We are very anxious that this car should be…
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Correspondence regarding continuing with the Gwynne Body and arranging a chassis for the Hooper body.
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W/S Y3730 C. from Hs. Hs3/LG29.6.22. Referring to your C1/C27.6.22. As you are aware, we have recently had Mr. Beaton at Derby and he has agreed to supply us with a set of new fittings free of charge.…
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Instruction to F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 car.
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X3730 Ms. from Hs. Hs4/LG10.7.22. Will you kindly instruct F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out the necessary work to 6-Goshawk-11 car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Complaint about the upholstery colour on an Open Body Goshawk running when wet.
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X3730 S/W. Hs. Spl5/H/14.7.22. Upholstery on Open Body Goshawk ----------------------------- We recently had a complaint from Hy in France, stating that the colour goes into solution when wet on the…
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Instruction to F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out work on the 5-Goshawk-11 chassis.
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V3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs11/LG24. 7. 22. 5-Goshawk-11. Will you kindly instruct F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out the work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Instruction to F. Sanderson and Sons to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-11 chassis.
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O.O. from Hs. X4080 (handwritten, crossed out) X3730 (handwritten) Hs10/LG24.7.22. 6-Goshawk-11. CROWLEY (faint stamp) Will you kindly instruct F. Sanderson and Sons to carry out the work in…
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Querying when the '5 Goshawk Gwynne' car will be sent to Mulliners Chiswick for hood fitting replacement.
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S to W. Hs. X3730 16099 July 25. 1922. 5 Goshawk Gwynne. Would you kindly let us know when it is likely the above car will be sent to Mulliners Chiswick for the hood fittings to be replaced? H.O.…
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Typed memorandum regarding amateur drivers, a Goshawk chassis, and testing a Cabriolet body.
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X.3730. S/W C2/C5.8.22. AMATEUR-DRIVEN GOSHAWK Hs1/LGS.3.22. X.4086. X.3730 I will ask CJ. to decide this point. I note, however, you would like it back at the beginning of September. With regard to…
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Body modifications and fitting for the Goshawk 11 chassis.
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WMS C. from Hs. Hs3/LGS.8.22. X3730 BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. X3730 X4086 With reference to the Barker Cabriolet body for Goshawk 11. We suggest that when 7-Goshawk-11 is returned from France, we might get…
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Correspondence regarding the transport of a Goshawk car with a Hooper body for catalogue requirements.
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X.3730. To C. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. R1/M10.8.22. RE. GOSHAWK WITH HOOPER BODY. X.3730. I am awaiting for a good restful RR. car from Derby to replace the above, but anyway hope to let you have it next…
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Fitting a new body to a Goshawk II chassis.
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S/W Hs. X3730 BS6/C16.8.22. Body for Goshawk II. -------- When 7-Goshawk-II is returned from France, which we expect will be on the 8th or 9th September, we believe you will require the chassis. Can…
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To Mr. Royce regarding the return of the Goshawk Open Car for chassis work and its subsequent transfer to Hoopers for finishing.
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X3730 Hs Bs22/KW18.8.22. S/W. Hs. X3730 X4219 [Stamp: RECEIVED AUG 1922] Goshawk Open Car - Mr. Royce. We finished with this car this afternoon, and as it is understood you are in need of it, we at…
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Outlining feedback and required modifications for a No.4 Goshawk with a Hooper open 4-seater body.
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X.3730. To C. from R. c. to LHS. for Sp. c. to BJ. Hs. EP. R3/M26.8.22. RE. GOSHAWK BODIES. X.3730. You have my No.4. Goshawk, with Hooper fast, comfortable open 4-seater body. There are not as far as…
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List of observations and suggested improvements for a vehicle's bodywork and interior fittings.
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contd:- -2- (7) My impression is that the foot rest and tool box as on No.4. is about right - one does not get a good box if made and used as in Mulliners - (No.6. Goshawk-11.) (8) Most of the…
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And providing feedback on open type body designs for the Goshawk model from coachbuilders Barker and Hooper.
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To LHS. & BJ. from R. c. to CJ. PN. BY. Hs. c. to EP. C. Cx. X3730 R4/M29.8.22. RE. GOSHAWK BODIES X.3730. I have hastily looked over the somewhat incomplete drawings by Barkers, and Hoopers, of open…
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Standardising car body designs, comparing them to models from Hooper and Barker.
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contd:- -2- In conclusion I believe there is only one way of dealing with this body question when it is desired to construct a number of standard ones, and that is to work to a model and not to a…
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Design points for the Goshawk model, covering wing stays, side light wiring, and wing attachment.
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To BY. from Ev. c. to X. Hs. Da. X3730 EV2/M25.9.22. RE. GOSHAWK X.4219.X3730 The following points were shewn to me at Sales last week :- We cannot use the brass clips that hold the side light wires…
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Return of a Goshawk with a Maythorn Saloon body for necessary repairs.
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X3730 S/W. Hs. Hm9/LR/26. 9.22 Maythorn Saloon. GOSHAWK Are you now in a position to say when you can spare this car to go back to Maythorn's, so that the body may be attended to as necessary.…
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Questioning invoices from coachbuilder Hoopers for rectifying faults on a new car body.
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Accounts from Hs. X3730 HsS/LG29.9.22. With reference to the attach invoices. We wish you to take up with Sales, whether Hoopers should not have done most of this work free of charge. It was a new…
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Telegram requesting four wheel hubs for a Goshawk dummy chassis to be sent to Barkers in Oldham.
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Roycar Derby please send quickly four wheel hubs to replace cinderella hubs on goshawk dummy chassis to Barkers olaf street Oldham
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From 'Hs.' to 'Wd.' requesting an order for the Goshawk II project be sent to Messrs. Sanderson & Sons.
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X3730 To Wd. from Hs. Hs5/T5.10.22. RE 4-GOSHAWK II Will you kindly send an order to Messrs. Sanderson & Sons, in accordance with the attached estimate. Estimate att. Hs.
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Internal order instructing Messers. Sanderson to carry out work on the 7-Goshawk-11 car.
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Y3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG1.11.22. 7-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messers. Sanderson to carry out the work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Difficulties of exporting complete cars due to body costs, design approval, and foreign duties.
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X3730 To EP. from BJ. Copies to Hs. Sg. Re Goshawk Chassis for Abroad. With reference to EP/Thn5/H14.11.22, the matter of having bodies built in London for the cars you mention had already received…
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Continued memo regarding a copied document discussing import duties and car body suitability in Holland and Australia.
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To EP. from BJ. BJ4/H22.11.22 (Cont'd.) -2- (COPY OF Sg19/BM18.11.22 - Cont'd.) "Holland. The duty is 5% - certainly not a large item, "but they dislike our bodies and consider them quite "unsuitable…
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Drumming noise in a 20 HP Landaulet trials car, postponing bodywork experiments pending an exhaust investigation.
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X. 3730 S/W Hs. Spl/H25.11.22. 20 HP. LANDAULET TRIALS CAR X.4238 X.3730 BJ. has complained about a drumming noise heard in the 20 HP. Landaulet body and wishes us to carry out some experiments in…
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Mr. Royce's complaints about the front seats and access on a 7-Goshawk Maythorn Saloon.
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X.3730 To LHS. from DA/EV. c. to R. BJ. HS. DA/EV1/M29.11.22. RE. 7-GOSHAWK - MAYTHORN SALOON. X.3730. Mr. Royce saw this car again yesterday and commented on the very bad access to the car, due to…
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Typed memorandum critiquing the design of car seats and windscreens.
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contd:- -2- We understand that such fittings can be bought. The squabbing of the driving seat should not be too luxurious and both seats should have toe space underneath them for the rear passengers,…
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Unacceptable back axle noise in the 20 HP owner-driven limousine, preventing its sale.
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To LHS. from BL. Copies to Wor. Hs. C. X3730 BODIES FOR 20 H.P. BJ7/Hl.12.22. R. wishes us to make a four-seated owner-driven limousine for 20 h.p., of which you already have particulars. The…
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Experimentation with a leather-topped roof on a limousine to reduce noise compared to a solid roof.
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To L.H.S. from B.J. -2- BJ7/H1.12.22 (Cont'd.) to confer with the best coachbuilders and endeavour to produce a limousine body which will accentuate noises as little as possible? I think we certainly…
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Issues with the Maythorn Saloon body fitted to a 7-Goshawk, including weight, access, and seating.
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BJ. from R. c. to LHS. SP. HS. X3730 R5/M1.12.22. RE. 7-GOSHAWK - MAYTHORN SALOON X.3730. The saloon body on 7.Goshawk made by Maythorns is of an extremely useful type for such people as we are, and I…
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Explaining the delay in sending the 7-Goshawk-11 car to Maythorns for seat and windscreen corrections.
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X.3730. Da/Ev. from Hs. c. to LHS. c. to R. c. to CJ. Hs5/LG4.12.22. MAYTHORN SALOON. Da/Evl/M29.11.22. X.3730. We would like to point out that arrangements were made a long time ago for Maythorns to…
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Alterations to the seating accommodation of a No. 7 Goshawk Maythorne Saloon.
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x/3730 To Hs. from BJ. -> Copy to Hs. BJ11/H8.12.22. Re No. 7 Goshawk. Maythorne Saloon. R5/M1.12.22. I have written to R. as attached concerning altered as soon as possible. It is evident that R.…
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The design of the 7-Goshawk Maythorne Saloon, acknowledging its rushed production and outlining plans for a new body.
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To R. from BJ. BJ12/H8.12.22. Re 7-Goshawk. Maythorne Saloon. With reference to R5/M1.12.22, there is no doubt that this car was designed and made in a hurry at a time when it was very essential that…
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Noisy Windovers test bodies and the decision on how they should be used for chassis testing.
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X3730 To IHS. from BJ. Copies to Hs. MP. NOISY BODIES. At the Sales Conference on the 5th, the matter of closed bodies which had been made by Windovers for testing chassis at the Works was discussed.…
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From a Sales Conference about the problem of noisy car bodies and a plan to investigate how body design accentuates chassis noise.
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X/3730 To ERS. from BJ. Copies to C.L. W.O. Hs. NOISY BODIES. I think we agreed as follows at the last Sales Conference:- The Goshawk will undoubtedly be criticised considerably by the public, and as…
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Experiments to reduce noise in car bodies and uphold the brand's reputation for silence.
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To LHS. from BJ. -2- (d) We might then put the roof on, and ascertain that the chassis is extremely noisy, and thereby conclude that we have got specially to study the construction of the roof. (e) We…
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Disagreement over exhaust and body noise in a Limousine Trials Car, comparing it to other models.
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Y3730 To Da/Ev. from Hs. c. to Da. c. to Sp. HS2/LG9.12.22. LIMOUSINE TRIALS CAR. Y3730/X423P With reference to your memo. Da/Ev2/MB.12.22. We do not agree with the statements you make. We agree, of…
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Continued response to suggestions regarding improvements to the exhaust system.
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contd:- -2- We should be quite pleased to receive any suggestions as regards how we can improve the exhaust system, but we think it is foolish for you to make sweeping statements with such a short…
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Suitability of the 20 HP chassis for limousine bodies and issues with noise.
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To BJ. from Hs. c. to LHB. c. to C. c. to Sp. c. to Wor. Y3730. Hs3/LG9.12.22. NOISY BODIES. Y3730 We do not consider that it should be accepted that the 20 HP. is not suitable for a limousine body…
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Requesting the Coachbuilding Department to prepare bodies for the 'Heron' and 'Stork' chassis.
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contd:- -2- experimental car tests can be obtained as regards satisfactory bodies. We shall be requiring shortly bodies for the 'Heron' and the 'Stork' chassis. We should like the Coachbuilding Dept.…
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Issues with noisy coachwork, the challenges of standardizing body production, and specific examples like the Hooper Limousine and Maythorn Saloon.
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To E.J. From L.H.S. Copies to Ms. G. Sp. Sg. Wor NOISY BODIES ------------ I have read Hs.3/LG9.12.22 with interest. The Hooper Limousine in question was, as far as my recollection goes, an extremely…
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Noisy test bodies being made by Windovers for the 40/50 and 20 HP models.
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X3730 To E.B.J. From LHS. Copies to HS. 11th December 1922 LHS.4/EBN111222 NOISY BODIES X3729 X3730 Your BJ14/H8.12.22 - With regard to the test bodies being made at Windovers for the 40/50 and 20…
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Causes and potential solutions for noisy car bodies and booming sounds.
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X3730 To BJ From LIS. Copies to G.S. Hs. Wex NOISY BODIES. Your BJ.13/HS.12.22 - I am quite in accordance with your views plainly stated that it is imperative we eliminate, as far as humanly possible,…
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Letter discussing technical collaboration with coachbuilders to produce a perfectly silent car body.
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- 2 - LIB.1/EBN111222 will do all they can to assist him. As you are aware, we are starting technical discussions on the subject of Coachwork between our experts and the experts of the Coachbuilders…
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Mr. Royce's opinion on rectifying the Maythorn Saloon X.3730.
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X3730 To SP. from Da/Ev. c. to R. Da. Hs. Da/Ev4/M12.12.22. RE. MAYTHORN SALOON X.3730. Mr. Royce is still strongly of the opinion that this car should be put right even if it would cost a little…
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Sources of vibration and booming sounds in a limousine trials car.
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X.3730. To Hs. from Da/EV. c. to Da. & EP. Da/EV3/M12.12.22. RE. LIMOUSINE TRIALS CAR X.3730. Thank you for your memo. Hs2/LG9.12.22. Our Da/EV2/M5.12.22., was merely intended as a suggestion, though…
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Analysis of car body resonance, vibrations, and sound frequencies.
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contd:- -2- even then we think there would be no tangible results since the exhaust note would probably be in a higher scale. The main wave can have a frequency of from about 7 vibrations per second…
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Methods to prevent 'booming' noise in car bodies, including ventilators, roof stiffening, and coil springs.
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contd:- -3- by longitudinal slats to prevent damage. Ventilators are often fitted to roofs to prevent booming and are sometimes successful, possibly due to there being an outlet having an orifice…
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Building a test box to simulate the noise of a standard limousine body for chassis testing.
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X3730 To LHS. from BJ. Copies to Hs. BP. BJ16/H12.12.22. NOISY BODIES. With reference to LHS4/EBN111222, I think the Sales Conference felt it is no use making a soundproof box for testers to sit in to…
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Issue of 'booming' sounds from car bodies which masks other chassis noises, defeating the purpose of the test bodies.
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X3730 c. to L.H.S. o. to MO. c. to Hs. EP/Thnl/H12.12.22. re. NOISY BODIES. X3730 X3729 With reference to your BJ14/H8.12.22 and memo from L.H.s. reference LHS4/EBN11.12.22. We entirely agree with…
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List of points regarding bodywork issues and solutions for the 20 HP model.
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- 2 - 20 H.P. 1. Messrs. Windover have promised to go into the question of the test bodies for the 20 h.p. being made suitable for both types of steering. It was also pointed out that on the body for…
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Request made on behalf of Lord Herbert Scott to send the Goshawk Maythorn car to coachbuilders for alterations.
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S/W (Mr.Hives) X3730 Copy to IHS RECEIVED 15 DEC 1922 14th December 1922 HO.15/EBN141222 Re 7 GOSHAWK MAYTHORN I am desired to-day by Lord Herbert Scott to write and ask you to have the above car sent…
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Diagnosis of noise issues in car bodies and axles by swapping components between various limousines.
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To Hs. from BJ. Copies to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] WCR. X3730 BJ12/H14.12.22. NOISY BODIES. Your Hs3/LG9.12.22 was placed before the Sales Conference yesterday and they were of opinion that…
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From BJ to Hs. explaining the reasoning behind ordering a large number of standard bodies due to production timings and chassis availability.
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To Hs. from BJ. BJ12/H14.12.22 (Cont'd.) -2- same way that chassis and parts are agreed to, there are considerable difficulties in this respect, as, whereas there is only one chassis, there are a very…
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Diagnosing a noise issue by swapping an axle between a Maythorn Saloon and a Barker limousine.
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To BJ. from Hs. c. to LHS. c. to Ep. c. to C. c. to Wor. Y3730 Hs1/LG15.12.22. NOISY BODIES. BJ12/H14.12.22. We have sent off this morning 7-Goshawk-II chassis fitted with a Maythorn Saloon body. This…
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Arranging the delivery of a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon car.
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W/S H.O. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG18.12.22. 7-Goshawk-11 - Maythorn Saloon. We will arrange to send this car to Messrs. Maythorn, Biggleswade on Monday. Jan 1st. Hs.
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Experiments investigating axle and body noise in Maythorne and green limousines.
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To Hs. from BJ. Copies to WCR. CJ PN Sg IHS. for Sp X3780 BJ1/H18.12.22. NOISY BODIES. X3780 Thank you for arranging so promptly to send the Maythorne limousine. Very interesting experiments have been…
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Importance of maintaining the standard for vehicle silence and halting limousine body orders.
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To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H18.12.22 (Cont'd.) -2- reputation from the first, and is noted above all things, for its extreme silence. If we once drop that standard of perfection, we shall immediately find…
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Development of a quieter axle to address noise issues, with a proposal to install it in a demonstration limousine.
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-To-Blr- from Wor. Sgn LHS/GA Hs. X3730 Worl/W18/12/22. RECEIVED DEC Noisy bodies and noisy axles REG.II. X3730 XC4256 May we suggest that we have the new green limousine demonstration car at the…
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20 HP car body and the design of silent axles and gearboxes for various models.
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X3730 To B.J. from R. c. to C.J. Wor. c. to H.Y. Hs. R1/M21.12.22. "GOSHAWK", "SEAGULL", ETC. X.3730. X.9810 X.4219. With reference to the 20 HP. and the photograph, I will get this done as soon as…
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Progress report on the Goshawk and Seagull models, detailing axle, gearbox, and brake system developments.
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contd: -2- with the gearboxes, that they become more silent with running. There is another advantage which the Goshawk type has as regard silence, and that is, the axle is less rigidly attached to the…
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Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work on car 5-Goshawk-11.
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Ms. from Hs. X/3730 Hsl/LG28.12.22. 5-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry our work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Arranging for the Maythorn Saloon to be sent for alterations and requesting its urgent return due to experimental parts.
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To LHS. from Hs. c. to HO. X3730 Hs2/LG29.12.22. MAYTHORN SALOON. As promised, we are arranging to send the Maythorn Saloon to Biggleswade on Monday Jan. 1st. We have written to Maythorns and advised…
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Letter to Maythorns & Co. Ltd. regarding the return of a 20 HP Saloon for alterations and repairs.
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X3730 Hsl/LG. 29th. Dec. 1922. Messrs. Maythorns & Co.Ltd., Coachbuilders, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Dear Sirs, You have been in communication with our Coach-building Dept. at London with reference…
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Instruction memo for work to be carried out on car 4-Goshawk-11 by Messrs. Sanderson.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG30.12.22. 4-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out the work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Letter regarding the receipt of a 20-HP car, 7-Goshawk-11, by Maythorn & Co. Ltd. for alterations.
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X3730 Hs/TMW/LG. 1st. Jan. 1923. Messrs. Maythorn & Co.Ltd., Coachbuilders, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Dear Sirs, Please receive 1 20-H.P. Rolls-Royce Car, 7-Goshawk-11 for alterations, to be made by…
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Noisy vehicle bodies, outlining a strategy to present a united front with coachbuilders when addressing customer complaints.
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X3730 To Ins. HO. O. Wor. FN. Hs. H. Hmr. Sg. Bv. Ox. Hv. Sp. Ek. NOISY BODIES. I attach a copy of a letter I have written to Mr. Nutt of Barkers, Mr. Lionel Windover, of Windovers, and to Capt.…
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Letter addressing the issue of blame-shifting between chassis and coachbuilders over noisy cars and how to handle customer complaints.
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BJB/H6123. 6th January, 1923. [STAMP: RECEIVED 4 JAN 1923] Dear Captain Clinton, I am writing you this personal letter in the most friendly spirit because I should like you to write to me under…
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Letter from the General Manager to a coachbuilder regarding a mutual arrangement for future work.
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-2- that it is our job, together with the coachbuilder, to put the car right and that we mean to do so; we will therefore immediately get into touch with the coachbuilder and mutually work together…
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Letter to coachbuilders Maythorn & Co. Ltd., chasing a reply regarding alterations to a 20 HP Saloon.
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/3730 Hs2/LG. 8th. Jan. 1923. Messrs. Maythorn & Co.Ltd., Coachbuilders, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Dear Sirs, Referring to our letter of the 29th. Dec. We asked you to let us know when we could call…
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Letter from coachbuilders Maythorn & Son Ltd regarding the progress of repairs to a Saloon car.
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CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE ONLY DRIVEN BY MEMBERS OF OUR STAFF ENTIRELY AT CUSTOMERS' RISK AND THE COMPANY DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF FIRE. MAYTHORN & SON LTD COACH & MOTOR BODY BUILDERS.…
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Test results for a 20 HP green limousine, noting no need for chassis design change but acknowledging a dispute with Sales over exhaust noise.
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Wor. from Hs. c. to EP. X3730 Hs5/LG9.1.23. 20 HP. CARS. X3730 X4238 With reference to BJ's memo. in connection with the green limousine car. We consider that the results of all the tests so far on…
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Delay in the readiness of the 4-Goshawk-11 car and modifications being fitted.
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To H. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to De. c. to EY. c. to [text struck through] [Handwritten: X3730] Hsl/LG13.1.23. 4-Goshawk-11. [Handwritten: X4219] [Handwritten over text: X3730] We had hoped that 4-G-11…
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Instruction to Messrs. Panderson to carry out glass replacement work on a Goshawk car.
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O.O. from Hs. Y3730 Hs6/LG15.1.23. Goshawk. Will you please instruct Messrs. Panderson to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. Taking out glass. Cutting and…
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Arranging for the testing of noisy car bodies on two limousines in Richmond Park.
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To EP. from BJ. -> Copies to: Hs. LHS. C. Sg. Sp. HO. RECEIVED JAN 16 1923 X3730 NOISY BODIES. With reference to our conversation this morning I have informed LHS., C., Sg., Sp. and HO. that you and…
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The design and benefits of a thermostatically controlled louvre system for the No.5 Goshawk car.
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TO Mr. [REDACTED] FROM R. C. to C.J. SY. C. to Ld. [REDACTED] C. to T.H. REV C. to EFC. RE. No.5 GOSHAWK - GWYNNE ALL-WEATHER. You will remember that this car is fitted with thermostatically…
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The procedure for filling thermostat units under vacuum and testing them, with a suggestion for preventing water system corrosion using zinc.
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(2) the liquid with which it is desired to fill them, the temperature of the liquid being low. We subject the whole to a high vacuum so as to extract all the air from the thermostat units. On…
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Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson to repair the hood of a 5-Goshawk-11 car.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs6/LG19.1.23. 5-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Taking hood off car, taking off…
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Letter from coachbuilders Maythorn & Son Ltd confirming the handover of a 20 HP Saloon.
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X3730 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE ONLY DRIVEN BY MEMBERS OF OUR STAFF ENTIRELY AT CUSTOMERS' RISK AND THE COMPANY DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF FIRE. [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &…
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Car body vibrations, material choices like wooden roofs, and testing procedures for the Goshawk chassis.
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To B.J. from R. c. to C.J. LHS. c. to B.Y. Wor. c. to Hs. EP. c. to E. Da. RE. PRODUCTION ENGINEERS VISIT TO W.W. ON 16.1.23 Wor. B.Y. and EP. were here on a visit on the 16th. to discuss the…
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Attachment of the dashboard to the scuttle, and comparing the current method to one used by Daimler.
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contd: -2- body runners, and the frame brackets, and under the nuts and plates of the bolts, and under the head of the bolts. This is exactly the same scheme as we have long used for the attachment of…
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Unsatisfactory alterations made to the front seats of a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon.
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To LHS. from Hs. c. to SP. c. to BJ. X3730 Hal/LG20.1.23. 7-GOSHAWK-11 - MAYTHORN SALOON. X3730 X1087 We sent for 7-Goshawk-11 (Maythorn Saloon) from Messrs. Maythorn, Biggleswade yesterday. They have…
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Alterations to the front seats of a Goshawk II Maythorn Saloon.
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X3730 S/W. Hs. Spl/H/23.1.23. RECEIVED JAN 24 1923 Hs 7 - Goshawk II. Maythorn Saloon ------------------------- IHS. instructs me to communicate with you re your Hsl/LG. 20.1.23. The alterations to…
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The alteration and payment for the front seats of a Goshawk Maythorn Saloon.
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To Sp. from Hs. X3730 Hs1/LG24.1.23. GOSHAWK - MAYTHORN SALOON. We will make arrangements to have the front seats altered at Derby. I suppose, in any case, we should have to pay for this work. Hs.
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Blueprint confidentiality for experimental work and body suitability for various chassis models.
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BJ. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG24.1.23. It has already been arranged that all blue prints issued for any experimental work whatsoever should bear no information as regards what chassis they are for. We will…
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Testing of two 20 HP chassis and a comparison of their quietness.
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To Hs. from BJ. Copy to O. BJ1/H24.1.23. X3730 BODIES. 20 H.P. P.N. has now tested the two 20 h.p. chassis after the limousine bodies have been exchanged, and finds that the old chassis is somewhat…
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Communication regarding alterations to the front seats of a Goshawk Maythorn Saloon.
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X3730 S/W (Hs.) 25th January 1923 Sp.6/EBN25.1.23 GOSHAWK MAYTHORN SALOON Thank you for Hs.1/LG24.1.23. We are glad to note that you will make arrangements to have the front seats altered at Derby. As…
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Selection of a body and chassis for a 20 HP car destined for the U.S.A.
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X3730 CJ. from Hs. Hs5/LG29.1.23. 20 HP. CAR FOR U.S.A. X4219 (struck through) X3730 EP. and myself called at Conduit Street on our way back from W.W. and saw B.J. and C. with reference to the above.…
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Issues with the Goshawk bodies and proposing a new all-weather design.
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To LHS. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to EP. Hs. X.3730. R3/M29.1.23. LIMOUSINE BODY ON GOSHAWK X.3730. Thank you for your letter on the Goshawk limousine. LHS4/EBN26.1.23. I think we have been singularly…
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Car body design, including door access, dimensions for a Goshawk chassis, and acoustic booming.
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contd:- -2- crawl over the front seats. It would be far better for the one passenger of the front seat to have to climb over his own seat. We think that this too ought to be avoided by having a third…
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Internal order instructing work to be carried out on a Goshawk Limousine by Messrs. Sanderson.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG30.1.23. GOSHAWK LIMOUSINE. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Amount - £5. 11. 0. Hs.
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Authorising work on Mr. Royce's Goshawk car.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs2/LGl.2.23. MR. ROYCE'S GOSHAWK. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. amount - 14/6d. Hs.
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Trying a different Hooper body on a chassis, noting the original will not be available until the end of the next week.
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X3730 Bs24/KW9.2.23. S/W. Hs2/LG6.2.23. 3-Goshawk-2.-Hooper Limousine. At the moment we are trying another Hooper body on this chassis. We shall require it for a few days after which the original body…
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Short memo regarding the return of a 3-Goshawk 11 Hooper Limousine.
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S/W Hs. X3730 C3/CS.2.23. 3-Goshawk 11 - Hooper Limousine. --------------------- With reference to your Hs2/LG6.2.23, we hope to be able to let you have this car back at the beginning of next week. C.…
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Notes from a Technical Coachwork Conference discussing chassis and body fitting.
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X3730 10th February 1923 -S/W- Copy to B.J. " " Da " " HS " " H.Cr. LIB.1/EBN10.2.23 TECHNICAL COACHWORK CONFERENCE I am forwarding for your information, the following extracts of Notes made at the…
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The cause of 'whip' in a 20 HP Closed Car, attributed to material fitted between the chassis and body.
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- 2 - material between the body and the chassis frame, and that in his opinion it was a disadvantage to do so; with which opinion Mr. Spinney concurred. (10) With regard to the above paragraph 3, B.J.…
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Clarifying a point from a Technical Coachwork Conference regarding coachbuilder fittings and car whip.
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S/T V3730 15th February 1923 Copy to B.J. " Ba. " Ha. " H.O. LHS.6/EBN15.2.23 TECHNICAL COACHWORK CONFERENCE With regard to LHS.1/EBN10.2.23 - paragraph 10 - this should read as follows:- " B.J.…
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Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson to perform work on a 4-Goshawk-11 car as per an attached estimate.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs2/LG16.2.23. 4-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £0. s12. d6. Hs.
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Unsatisfactory fittings on a Beaton Allweather body on an experimental Goshawk chassis, requesting the car be sent to London for modifications.
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X 3730 S/W (Hs) GOSHAWK. [STAMP: RECEIVED HB FEB 23 1923] Hn17/LH.22.2.23. With reference to the Experimental chassis on which is mounted a Beaton Allweather body which you will recollect proved…
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Letter discussing the time required for work on a car body and keeping to the owner's limit.
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.US.S./I.W.L. (ell) W/A GORMAN have gone over the body they cannot say exactly how long they will require the car. I therefore suggest that you should advise me how long you can spare it, and I will…
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Criticisms of an existing Goshawk Beatonson all-weather body and recommending its replacement.
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To C. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to LHS. c. to Da/Ev. X3730 Hsl/LG24.2.23. GOSHAWK BEATON son ALL-WEATHER BODY. Hn17/LH22.2.23. We are entirely in agreement with your suggestion of reviving our interest in…
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Design and development of a Goshawk Allweather Body by Beatonson.
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X3730 Hs. Copy to B.J. " " O. " " DA/EV 26th February 1923 LHS.6/EBN26.2.23 Re GOSHAWK BEATONS ON ALLWEATHER BODY Your Hs1/LG24.2.23 You will be interested to hear, I think, that Messrs Beatonson…
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Instructions to Messrs. Sanderson regarding work on a 3-Goshawk-11, including filling up wings and providing two sets of loose covers.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG28.2.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with 3-Goshawk-11 as per attached estimate. £15. 5. O. £2. O. O. £ 10. 10. O. We require…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work on a 7-Goshawk-11 car and supply two sets of loose covers.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG28.2.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with 7-Goshawk-11 car as per attached estimate. We require the two sets of loose covers so…
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Responding to a complaint about hot floor boards on the 20 HP model.
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To EP. from Hs. c. to BY. c. to E. X3730 Hs3/LG6.3.23. 20 HP. HOT FLOOR BOARDS. X3730 X819 It is difficult to appreciate your complaint of hot floor boards on the 20 HP., especially your remarks that…
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Suggestion to replace the unsuitable Beaton allweather body on the Experimental Goshawk chassis with an open touring body by Maythorn.
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X3730 S/W (Hs). EXPERIMENTAL GOSHAWK. Hs RECEIVED MAR 8 1923 Hn12/LH7.3.23. With reference to the Experimental chassis on which is mounted the Beaton allweather body, in view of the fact that you…
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Preference for an all-weather Beatonson type body over a Maythorn open body for an experimental car.
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X3730 W/S. Hs7/LG8.3.23. Referring to your Hn12/LH7.3.23. We assume that there is some fault with the Maythorn open body which you suggest we should fit to the Experimental car, otherwise you would be…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson for work on a Goshawk limousine and approval for altering seats on 7-G-11.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG9.3.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the Goshawk limousine as per attached estimate. We agree to the extra estimate in…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work on the GOSHAWK.1 chassis.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs5/LG14.3.23. GOSHAWK.1. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Charges for work by Maythorn on a 20 HP Saloon Limousine.
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X3730 W/S To C/Es. from Hs. Hsl/LG17.3.23. 20 HP. SALOON LIMOUSINE. Work by Maythorn. Referring to your Es/EDH12/16.3.23 and correspondence from Messrs. Maythorn attached. We quite agree to Messrs.…
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Provision of a new all-weather head for a Goshawk 11 and the potential for a new body.
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To Hs. from Da. X.3730 Da4/M20.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. ALL-WEATHER HEAD X.3730. With reference to Mr. Beatonson's promise to provide us with a new all-weather head for 5-Goshawk-11, we should be very glad…
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Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to perform work on the 2-Goshawk-11 car.
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O.O. from Hs. X 3730 Hs/LG5.4.23. 2-Goshawk-11. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. 17/- Hs.
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Official order instructing Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out work on a 2-Goshawk-11 car.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG5.4.23. 2-Goshawk-11. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. amount 17/- Hs.
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Instruction and query regarding work to be carried out on a 3-Goshawk-11 car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG7.4.23. 3-Goshawk-11. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. We query whether…
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Critiquing the Goshawk Saloon Body's flaws, such as being too heavy and bulky, and proposing a new design.
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X. 3730 To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. LHS. C. c. to Da. E. Hs. c. to BY. EP. R3/M26.4.23. GOSHAWK SALOON BODY. X.3730 This body is one of the ideal types for owner driver (lady or gentleman) who desires a…
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Rear window design compromises and high pricing from coachbuilders for a Goshawk model.
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contd:- -2- conditions will decide; the rear windows would be small and not to open because of the wheel races(this trouble cannot be avoided without making a high roof and seats which would spoil the…
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Questioning the design of a Goshawk Saloon Body, particularly Mr. Royce's idea for a two-door configuration.
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To Hs. from BJ. BJ6/H28.4.23. X3730 GOSHAWK SALOON BODY. Re M3/M26.4.23, to me. Do you think this memorandum was written before Mr. Royce had finished discussing the whole question of bodies with you?…
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Correspondence regarding a Beatonson body for chassis 5-G-11.
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Da/EV. from Hs. X3730 Hs4/LG30.4.23. BEATONSON BODY. We attach herewith some correspondence we have received from Sales with regard to the above which it was proposed to get for 5-G-11. It is evident…
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Suitability of the Goshawk Saloon Body for the 20 HP chassis.
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BJ. from Hs. Y5730 Hs2/LG30.4.23. GOSHAWK SALOON BODY. With reference to your BJ6/H28.4.23 and R3/M26.4.23. Although R. does not make it clear in his memo. that it is his intention to use the Saloon…
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Merits and difficulties of a Maythorn Saloon two-door body.
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contd:- -2- condemned Maythorn Saloon. It is, to my mind, the best covered body I have driven in for absence of booming and for damping down all chassis noises. R. did realize the difficulty with a…
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Instruction to Messrs. Holmes to carry out work on the 2-Goshawk-11 car.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs5/LG30.4.23. 2-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Holmes XXX to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £9. 8. 6.
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Instruction to Messrs. Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 7-GOSHAWK-11 car based on an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs6/LG30.4.23. 7-GOSHAWK-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £4.0.0.
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Letter from F.H. Royce discussing the suitability of the 20 HP chassis for heavy coachwork and the 'Goshawk' model.
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To CJ. from R.(At Le Canadel) c. to BY. Hs. EP. c. to E. Da. X.3730 X.4219 My dear CJ., Since writing to you yesterday, I think I have come across the reason for our difference of opinion. If the…
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Mr. Royce's distress over a car body and instructing it be confined to testing or broken up.
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AH V3730 To Hs. from CJ. Body on Goshawk. CJ2/E10/5/23 With reference to the body xxx in which you drove to Le Canadel and which caused Mr.Royce so much distress, Mr.Royce is of opinion that this body…
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Requesting experimental pieces be fitted to Goshawk cars, and commenting on the weight of the Maythorn Saloon.
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To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. Y3730 R2/M.5.5.23. X.3730 X.4219 X.4538 Please fit up all proposed experimental pieces for me to see on either No.4 or No.6 Goshawk. Both are open bodies (I am assuming).…
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Scheme with mathematical formulas for determining the center of gravity of a vehicle by tilting it.
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V3730 SCHEME FOR COMPARING THE WEIGHTS AND CENTRES OF GRAVITIES OF VARIOUS BODIES (Gd 1040/30) The weight resting on the off-side and the near-side pairs of the car wheels is estimated. The car is…
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Physics-based analysis for calculating displacement and the center of gravity of a vehicle on an incline.
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Case 11. Where the line of action of the C of G. is initially displaced. Let M1, M2 be the wts. on the respective sides when the car is standing horizontally ( M1 > M2 ) Then the distance from the pt…
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The replacement of an out-of-date body on a 20 HP chassis for an experimental car.
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X3730 To BJ. from Hs. c. to Da/E V. Hs3/LG23.5.23. BODY FOR 20 HP. CHASSIS. We attach hereto a copy of letter and blueprint we have received from Da/Ev. We require for 5-G-11 experimental car, a body…
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Letter discussing the replacement of a Beatonson body on a 20 HP car with an improved 4-door design.
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C O P Y. To Hs. from Da/Ev. c. to R. & LHS. Da/Ev1/M17.5.23. RE. BEATONSON BODY ON 20 HP. We thank you for your Hs4/LG30.4.23., and the attached correspondence. As soon as 6-Goshawk-11 is ready to…
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Letter discussing the replacement of a Beatonson body on a 20 HP chassis with an improved 4-door design.
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COPY. X3730 To Hs. from Da/Ev. c. to R. & LHS. Da/Ev1/M17.5.23. RE. BEATONSON BODY ON 20 HP. We thank you for your Hs4/LG30.4.23., and the attached correspondence. As soon as 6-Goshawk-11 is ready to…
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Requested body changes and technical improvements for a Goshawk car.
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To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to LHS. X3730 R3/M24.5.23. 5-Goshawk-11 (Beatonson Body). X.3730 X.4219. The body of this car should be changed for a good one of the same type. The new one…
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Proposal to commission Messrs. Young of Bromley to construct a body for a 20 HP chassis, as recommended by Messrs. Beatonson.
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X.3730 S. to W. H.S. from L.H.S. Copy to Da/Ev. LHS4/25523. BODY FOR 20 H.P. CHASSIS. With regard to your HS3/LG23.5.23, we propose that Messrs. Young of Bromley, be invited to construct this body for…
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Need to acquire a 4-Goshawk-11 car to use its engine for another vehicle to satisfy Mr. Royce.
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To BJ. from Hs. c. to C. X3730 Hs1/LG28.5.23. 4-Goshawk-11 Car. X4219 (crossed out) X3730 We are very anxious to get hold of this car. Mr. Royce has asked us to prepare another car for W.W. and we…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 car based on an attached estimate.
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O.C. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG31.5.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with 6-Goshawk-11 car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Design of the body for a Beatonson All-Weather car, coordinating with coachbuilders G.Beaton & Son Ltd and Young of Bromley.
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To Hs. from Da/Ev. X.3730. Da/Ev2/M1.6.23. RE. BEATONSON ALL-WEATHER FOR 5-G-11. X.3730. We are proceeding to fix up the design of the body in detail with Messrs. G.Beaton & Son Ltd., and also their…
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Construction of an experimental Beatonson body for a Goshawk II, listing distributed prints.
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X3730 Copy for Mr. Hives, 4th June 1923 DA/EV HO.4/EBN4.6.23 [STAMPED: RECEIVED] NEW EXPERIMENTAL BEATONSON BODY FOR S GOSHAWK II Will you please note that for the purpose of the construction of the…
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Comparative analysis of the stability of a Maythorn Saloon body versus a standard Hooper Limousine on a 20 HP chassis.
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X3730 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. Hs2/LG13.6.23. MAYTHORN SALOON AND OTHER 20 HP. BODIES. X.3730 X.453s. We have made a careful comparison between the Maythorn Saloon and the…
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Tests and methodology to determine the position of the centre of gravity for various car types.
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TESTS TO DETERMINE POSITION OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CAR. We originally intended to carry out these tests by jacking the car up on, say, the off-side, placing the wheels on blocks of…
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Experimental procedures for vehicle suspension and weight analysis on Goshawk models.
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contd:- -2- Before carrying out the experiments we inserted blocks between the axles and the frame in normal position and pulled the springs down to the blocks. The same blocks were used in the same…
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Table detailing the Centre of Gravity and weight specifications for various Goshawk-II car models.
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EFFECTIVE TYRE DIAMETER TAKEN AT 31.4" | Car. | C. of G. in length. | C. of G. in width. | Ht. of C.of G. above the ground. Springs choc-a-bloc at normal camber. | Total weight of car. |…
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Estimation of the weight of body car roofs for Saloon and Limousine models.
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WEIGHTS OF BODY CAR ROOFS. We endeavoured to roughly estimate the weight of the two car roofs of 7-Goshawk-11 and 3-Goshawk-11. On the Saloon car we stripped the covering from the under-side of the…
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Comparison table detailing the specifications and weights of car roofs for Saloon and Limousine models.
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DETAILS OF BODY CAR ROOFS. DETAILS. | (Saloon) 7-Goshawk-ll. | (Limousine) 3-Goshawk-ll. Average height above frame of roof between windscreen and front and rear step iron. | 4 ft. 5 15/16" | 4 ft. 5…
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Weight comparison and analysis between the 3-Goshawk-11 and 7-Goshawk-11 models.
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DETAILS OF 3-GOSHAWK-11 AND 7-GOSHAWK-11. In order to account for the 2 cwts. greater weight of 7-Goshawk-11 we examined the two cars with the following results :- Extra weight 7-Goshawk-11 chassis.…
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Calculation of the theoretical cornering speeds for a touring car and a bodied car before turning over.
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To estimate the theoretical speeds at which a touring car and bodied car with centre of gravities as found could negotiate a corner of 100 ft. radius if their springs were chocked up. This is assuming…
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Design feedback from Mr. Royce on a Beatonson all-weather body, including tool storage and screen design.
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X.3730 To EHS. from Da/Ev. c, to Hs. Da/Ev2/M21.6.23. BEATONSON ALL-WEATHER BODY. X.3730. We thank you for your note of the 19th. inst. and note your comments. It is thought that the hood may clear…
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Finalising details and starting construction on a 20 HP All Weather Car.
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X.3730 To LHS. from Da/EV. c. to Hs. Da/Ev3/M28.6.23. RE. 20 HP. ALL WEATHER CAR X.3730. We have now fixed up the final details of the construction of this car with Mr. Beaton, and as far as we are…
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Letter confirming modifications and specifications for an All-Weather Saloon car body.
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x/3/30 COPY TO IHS. COPY TO HS. ✔ ========= "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 28th. June 1923. DAEV2/M28623. Messrs G. Beaton & Son (1919) Ltd. St. James' Square. Holland Park. W. 11. Dear Sirs,…
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Letter detailing bodywork modifications for the rear pillar and the scuttle/dash separation, referencing attached sketches.
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(2) (6) Regarding the ironing of the rear pillar we shew herewith a sketch of our suggestion. A thin sheet metal piece about .048 thick is attached to the heel board and has a flange turned up…
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Specification for an all-weather Saloon Cabriolet coachwork to be fitted to chassis no. 5.G.11.
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FORM 20.HP. ALLWEATHER. 28.6.23. ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED. SPECIFICATION FOR COACHWORK TO BE FITTED TO ROLLS ROYCE CHASSIS. CHASSIS NO. 5.G.11. STEERING, Raked. FINISH, Nickel. TYRES, Straight side 32 X 4…
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List of specifications for motor car bodywork, detailing requirements for painting, upholstery, flooring, and various fittings.
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(2) (10) PAINTING ETC. Bonnet, body, etc, to be suitable prepared, painted and finished in the highest manner with requisite number of coats to satisfaction of R.R. Colours to be BURNT UMBER - BLACK…
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Specification sheet detailing vehicle dimensions, materials, road testing, and delivery requirements.
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(3) (24) Unless otherwise stated dimensions of the front seat squabbing and cushion to be as shewn on chassis print. (25) Main dimensions:- Overall length on elbow line...................} Floor to…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-11 project as per their estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs/3/LG2. 7. 23. S-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the attached, as per their estimate. £2. 1. 0 Hs.
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The modernization of a 5-Goshawk-11 car before it is sent to the Coachbuilders.
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Da/Ev from Hs. c. to LHS. X.3730 5-Goshawk-11. Hs1/LG2.7.23. X.4219 X.3730 There are several jobs on this car which we wish to do before it goes to the Coachbuilders. We propose modernizing it and…
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The design progress of Goshawk side levers for B and D type steering.
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X3730 To CJ. from R. c. to Wor. BJ. c. to Hs. LHS. c. to EY. R1/M6.7.23. X.3528 X.3730 RE. GOSHAWK SIDE LEVERS. We are now so far advanced with the design that we can supply drawings of the position…
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Brief typed memorandum or the second page of a letter.
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-2- This matter is at the moment receiving first attention. R.
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The Goshawk model's side levers and the impact on seating accommodation and driver leg room.
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To BY. from Da/Ev. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. (37)30 Da/Ev2/M6.7.23. GOSHAWK, SIDE LEVERS, & SEATING ACCOMMODATION. X.3528 X.3730 We send herewith N.sch.1429, shewing the seating accommodation…
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Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. to carry out work on chassis No. 5-G-11.
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O.O. Ms. from Hs. V3730 Hs/LG14.7.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd., to carry out work in connection with Chassis No. 5-G-11 as per attached estimate. Hs.
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The assessment of two Goshawk cars following complaints of poor engine vigour and coarseness.
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To CJ. from R. c. to BJ. PN. c. to EP. Hs. X3720 R1/M16.7.23. RE. VISIT OF BJ. AND PN. to WW. ON 13.7.23. X3720 74219 BJ. and PN. brought two Goshawks, and their complaints are want of engine vigour…
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Performance difference between the 22 HP and 48 HP chassis.
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contd:- -2- I fear I have not yet succeeded in impressing Sales of the enormous difference between our two chasses - one rated at 22 HP., the other at 48-HP. People seem to expect nearly equal…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a 4-Goshawk-11 per an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X/3730 Hs3/LG18.7.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with 4-Goshawk-11 as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 1-12-9
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Internal order to instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on Chassis No. 7-Goshawk-11.
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O.O. from Hs/TMW. X/3730 Hs/TMW1/LG24.7.23. CHASSIS No. 7-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached…
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The delayed delivery of chassis 5-G-11 and the consequent time extension for the coachbuilders.
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To Hs. from Da/Ev. c. to LHS. (V3/30) Da/Evl/M20.7.23. RE. 5-GOSHAWK-11. X.3730. In accordance with your Hsl/LG2.7.23., we promised Messrs. Young & Co., and G. Beaton & Son that they should receive…
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Dispatch notification for a 5-Goshawk-11 chassis to be fitted with a Beatonson 4-door body.
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To Da/Ey. From Hs. c. to LHS. X3730 Hs5/LG27. 7. 23. 5-GOSHAWK-11. We have today despatched to Messrs. Young, Bromley 5-Goshawk-ll chassis which is to be fitted with a Beatonson 4-door body. Hs.
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-11.
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O.O. from Hs/TMW. V3730 Hs/TMW1/LG10.8.23. 6-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. Hs/TMW.
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Internal office order instructing work to be carried out by Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes Ltd. on Coshawk 79-AO.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs/LG2/LG13. 8.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with Coshawk 79-AO, as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Internal order to instruct Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 7-Goshawk-11.
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Y3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG14.8.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with 7-Goshawk-11 as per attached estimate. £7: 1. 6. Hs.
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Internal order instructing work to be carried out by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. on a 4-Goshawk-ll.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs5/LG14.8.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with 4-Goshawk-ll as per attached estimate. Hs. £3. 14. 6
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-II car as per the attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG20.8.23. 5-Goshawk-II. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above Car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1.18.6
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Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. to carry out work in connection with a 4-Goshawk-11.
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O.O. from Hs. K3730 Hsl/LG25.8.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd., to carry out work in connection with 4-Goshawk-11 as per attached estimate. 4s. 9d. Hs.
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Chassis frame deflections on the 20 HP model and proposed experiments for reinforcement.
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X3730 To LHS. for HO. from DA/EV. c. to PN. Hs. c. to C. SG. BY. DA/EV1/M28.8.23. RE. 20 HP. CHASSIS FRAME DEFLECTIONS X.3730 X.4260 We saw the Barker phaeton body which apparently suffered due to…
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Order to Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 as per an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. V3730 Hs2/LG29.8.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with 6-Goshawk-11 as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 9. 6.
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 4-Goshawk-ll car.
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O.O. from Hs. Y5730 Hs6/LG3.9.23. 4-Goshawk-ll. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £9. 5. 0
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-II car.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG3. 9.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the 6-Goshawk-II car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 10. 0.
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Inspection report on a 20 HP Beaton All Weather chassis X.3730, listing parts required.
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To BY. from DA/EV. X.3730 DA/EV1/M3.9.23. c. to LHS. HS. RE. 20 HP. BEATON ALL WEATHER FOR R. X.3730. We inspected this chassis and partly completed body last week end and noted the following points…
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Requesting the urgent despatch of a revised luggage carrier to coachbuilders for fitting.
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(2) (5) LUGGAGE CARRIER. In a day or two we shall send you a revised design of luggage carrier. One of these should be made up quickly and forwarded to the coachbuilders for fitting. Since this car is…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sunderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 36-HG.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs1/LG12.9.23. CHASSIS 36-HG. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sunderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. Hs. £19.5-0
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Requirement for two rear wing stays and fittings for a 5-GOSHAWK-11 car.
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To BY. from Da/EV. c. to Hs. X3730 DA/EV2/M14.9.23. RE. 5-GOSHAWK-11 AT BROMLEY. X.4260 X.3730 Please note that Messrs. Young & Co. require two rear wing stays and fittings for this car, and are held…
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Letter to G. Beaton & Son regarding the finishing, instrument layout, and luggage carrier for a 20.HP All-Weather car.
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Y3730 ORIGINAL [Crossed out] COPY TO MR. HIVES. [REDACTED] "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 21st. September 1923. Messrs G. Beaton & Son (1919) Ltd. St. James Square. Holland Park. W. 11. Y-3730…
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Letter discussing coordination of chassis alterations with a coachbuilder before painting.
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(2) to make several minor alterations to the chassis, and was suggesting fetching it from you. We did not like this idea and have asked him to send a man down to Bromley with the pieces to do the job.…
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Instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 3-Goshawk-ll chassis.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs6/LG28.9.23. 3-Goshawk-ll. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Proposal for a suggested sheet metal body stiffener for a 20 HP vehicle.
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To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. LHS. HS. X.3730 Dal/M29.9.23. GE. SUGGESTED BODY STIFFENER - 20 HP. X.3730 We send herewith N.sch.1461. shewing a sheet metal channel for stiffening the bottom runner of the…
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Frame deflection and body mounting issues on the 20 HP Goshawk II chassis, proposing a new design.
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V3730 To LHS, from DA/EV. c. to CJ. HS. BY. DA/EV1/M29.9.23. RE. FRAME DEFLECTION & BODY MOUNTING - X.3730 GOSHAWK II. X.3729.X.4260 Derby have fitted up a 20 HP. chassis with tie-bars similar in…
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Technical memorandum discussing car body stiffness, engine vibration isolation, and proposals for future experiments on a cabriolet.
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contd:- -2- beam is 9 times that of the wooden runner as is now used. Should however this beam be not stiff enough we can easily increase its stiffness 100% with only slight increase in weight. By…
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Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on job 4-C-11 per an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs6/LG1.10.23. Will you please instruct Messrs.Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with 4-C-11 as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Outlining requirements for car bodies for 10,000-mile production chassis tests.
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X3730 To B.J. from Hs. C. to L.H.S. C. to Wor. C. to Da/Ev. Hs4/LG2.10.25. x 3730 x 3729 BODIES FOR 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION CHASSIS. We require for the 10,000 miles tests on production chassis - 2…
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Body requirements for 10,000-mile chassis tests for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.
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Y3730 To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H4.10.23. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. c. to Wor. BODIES FOR 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION CHASSIS. X.3730 X.4601 X.9840 X.4594 With regard to bodies for 10,000 miles tests :- 20 HP.…
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Letter to coachbuilders G. Beaton & Son regarding the final finishing and road test of a 20.HP. All-Weather car.
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X 3730 ORIGINAL "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, CHICHESTER. 5th. October 1923. X COPY FOR MR. HIVES. X Messrs G. Beaton & Son (1919) Ltd. St. James Sq: Holland Park. LONDON. W. 11. Dear Sirs, FOR ATTENTION…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-11 car.
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O.O. from Hs. V3/730 Hs6/LG8.10.23. 6-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs, £2. 9. 6.
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Defects found in Goshawk body brackets during tests for body rattles and frame stiffness, and proposing a revised design.
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X3730 To LHS. from Da/Ev. c. to BY. Hs. Da/Evl/M12.10.23. RE. BODY RATTLES, AND FRAME STIFFNESS. X.4260 X.3730 X.3729 We visited Messrs. Hooper's Works on Wednesday last, and made some tests on both…
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Proposed improvements to prevent frame twisting and improve body rigidity, referencing the 40/50 model.
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contd:- -2- distance of about 4" and the bolt hole for the body which we propose to drill ourselves will be as near to the frame as possible so as to give a good control to the runner, preventing it…
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Size of Goshawk cross members and a proposal for their increase.
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contd:- -3- should it be found that they are necessary. DA/EV. R. has also agreed that Goshawk cross members are slightly smaller pro rata the 40/50. and we propose to increase them all as soon as the…
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Fitting tie-bars and a change to the spare wheel centre for an Allweather chassis.
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X. 3730 To Hs. from EV. 18.10.23. RE. ALLWEATHER 5-G-11 - X. 3730. We shall be pleased to have tie-bars fitted to this chassis whilst it is in Derby for engine repairs. Whilst we have practically…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a chassis as per an attached estimate.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG1 8.10.23. 79-AO. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs. s7. Od.
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Proposing a standardisation process for experiments on body parts concerned with the chassis.
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X3730 To LHS. from DA/EV. c. R. DA. Hs. DA/EV4/M19.10.23. RE STANDARD OF BODY PARTS CONCERNED WITH THE CHASSIS. X.3660. X.3730. X.3729. We suggest that experiments on body parts in which RR. are…
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Improvements to the Goshawk 11 body brackets and the addition of an extra cross member.
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X.3730 To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. Dal/M22.10.23. GOSHAWK 11. BODY BRACKETS ETC. X.3730 Herewith we send N.sch.1480 shewing improvements in the body brackets to prevent buckling the…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 10,000 miles, 20 HP test car chassis.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG31.10.23. 10,000 MILES TEST CAR - 20 HP. 79-AO. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per…
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Revised scheme for 20 HP body stiffeners, including modifications to supports and brackets.
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To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. HS. X3730 DAL/M31.10.23. RE. 20 HP. BODY STIFFENERS. X.4260 X.3730 X.3522 We send you herewith N.sch.1490 shewing a revised scheme of body stiffeners superseding N.sch.1461.…
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Letter to coachbuilders requesting notification for when Mr. Royce's 20 HP car is ready for testing.
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X3730 X3730 V4219 Hsl/LG. 16th. Nov.1923. Messrs. Young, Coachbuilders, Bromley, Kent. Dear Sirs, Will you be kind enough to wire 'Roycar' Expl: Dept: Derby, when Mr. Royce's Car (20 HP.) will be…
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Updates and modifications made to a 5-Goshawk-II chassis before its return to Messrs. Young.
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To Da/Ev. from Hs. X3730 Hs4/LG27.10.23. 5-GOSHAWK-II CHASSIS. X3730 X4229 We are returning this chassis to Messrs. Young on Monday. Since we have had the car at the Works we have brought the engine…
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Letter from coachbuilders James Young & Co. Ltd. regarding arrangements for testing a 20 HP car.
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TELEPHONES: 265 BROMLEY 187 JAMES YOUNG & CO., LIMITED COACHBUILDERS & MOTOR ENGINEERS Showrooms and Works: LONDON ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT Registered Offices: 37 LONDON ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT Clients' Cars…
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Letter to James Young & Co. Coachbuilders arranging a test for Mr. Royce's 20 HP car.
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X3730 Hs/TMWL/LG. X4219 / X3730 19th. Nov. 1923. James Young & Co., Ltd., Coachbuilders, Bromley, Kent. Dear Sirs, RE. MR. ROYCE'S 20 HP. CAR. We are in receipt of your letter of the 17th. inst. and…
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Modifications for a 20 HP All-Weather car before its shipment to France.
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V3730 To Hs. from DA/EV. DA/EVL/M6.12.23. RE. 5.G.11. - 20 HP. ALL-WEATHER CAR. X.13730 X.4219 We enclose herewith a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Young & Co. Bromley. We think these modifications…
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Modifications to the 20 HP body underframe suspension and dashboard.
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To EY. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to LHS. c. to C. Y3730 DA/EV1/MS.12.23. RE. 20 HP. BODY UNDERFRAME SUSPENSION. X.4613 X.3730 We send herewith N. sch.1491 shewing the construction and…
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Telegram requesting a specialist to wire an instrument board for Goshawk engines.
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POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C. Recd. from: 3a. By: Gr. Prefix: JE. Handed in at: 10-0 a M. Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Sutton a. Charges to pay: H/S. X3730. No. of Telegram. Sent:…
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Negative consequences of increasing car body weight on performance and reliability.
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Extract from :- X3730 RL/M1.1.24. RL/M1.1.24 - RE. GOSHAWKS. X.4219. WEIGHT. X.4538. X.3730. Considering the size of the engine and the present construction I have been very careful not to agree to…
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Effects of adding weight to the Goshawk chassis and proposing a 10,000-mile road test.
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43730 CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. T Rg3/W11.1.24. 20 HP. X.3730 X.4538 X.4594 We have been into this question, and we do not feel that the addition of 1 1/2 cwts. on the Goshawk chassis is likely to…
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Authorising work to be carried out on chassis 4-G-11 by Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes.
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To O.O. from Hs. Y3730 Hs5/LG29.1.24. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes to carry out work in connection with 4-G-11 as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with 7.G-11.
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O.O. from Hs. c X3730 Hsl/LG31.1.24. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out in connection with 7.G-11 as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Extract from a sales visit report concerning the build of a landaulette body at Barkers coachbuilders.
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X. 3730 Extract from DA/EV1/M12.2.24 - VISIT TO SALES FEB. 8. (4) LANDAULETTE ON BODY UNDERFRAME AT BARKERS. The chassis and frame have not yet arrived. EV. agreed that it was hopeless to attempt to…
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Instructions for the experimental Goshawk 11 body suspension, relating to the rear step iron and runningboard.
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X.3730 To EY. from DA. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. DA2/M7.3.24. GOSHAWK 11. EXPL: BODY SUSPENSION. We believe you have been waiting for instructions as to the rear step iron to be used in conjunction with the…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the Goshawk trials car based on an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG12.3.24. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with Goshawk trials car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 4-G-11.
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X3085 X5730 O.O. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW1/LG18.3.24. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with 4-G-11 car as per attached estimate. 4s. 6d. Hs/TMW.
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Query about the despatch of experimental chassis GF-68 with special body frame suspension to Barkers Works.
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H S/W Y3730 C/Hn5/MH18.3.24. re: GF-68. Experimental chassis with special body frame suspension. Can you give us any idea when this chassis with the special frame in position will be despatched to…
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Order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on Goshawk Chassis 6-G-11.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW2/LG19.3.24. GOSHAWK CHASSIS 6-G-11. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate.…
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The despatch of experimental chassis GF-68 to Messrs. Barkers Works.
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W/S. C/Hn. from Hs/TMW. X3780 Hs/TMW1/LG19.3.24. RE. GF-68 - EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS WITH SPECIAL BODY FRAME SUSPENSION. Answering your C/Hn5/MH18.3.24. This chassis will be in a position to be…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sandenson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG5.5.24. 7-G-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sandenson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. W/ Hs.
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Excessive chassis frame deflection on a 20 HP Landaulet, proposing the fitting of tie-bars.
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To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. X/3730 DA/EV1/M8.5.24. RE. 20 HP. LANDAULET ON SPECIAL BODY FRAME AT BARKERS. X.3730. X.4260. The body is now mounted on this chassis and we are experiencing excessive…
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The condition of a Beatonson All-Weather body on a 5-Goshawk-11 chassis after road trials.
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X.3730 To R. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. BJ. LHS. c. to PN+ HS. DA/EV2/M19.5.24. RE. RR BEATONSON ALL-WEATHER. 5-GOSHAWK-11. X.3730. I took this car to Messrs. Beaton and Son, and then on to Messrs. Young &…
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The preparation and fitting of a set of tie bars for a 20 HP Landaulet special body frame.
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To DA/EV. from Hs. X3730 Hs7/LG19.5.24. 20 HP. LANDAULET - SPECIAL BODY FRAME. X3730 +4260 We are preparing a set of tie bars similar to those fitted to 5-G-11. When they are completed, we will send a…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs/LG23.5.24. 7-G-11. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. 9. 6d. Hs.
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. regarding work to be carried out on the 4-Goshawk-11 car.
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O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs/LG27.5.24. 4-Goshawk-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 8. 6.
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Instructing for work to be carried out on car 6-G-11 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.
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To O.O. from Hs. X5720 Hs/LG25.6.24. 6-G-11 CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £19. 16. 0
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Cover memo to Mr. Evans concerning the experimental landaulet, reference GF-68.
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X3730 HS. Mr Evans EP/Thn5/H3.7.24. re. GF-68. Experimental Landaulet. Mr. Evans. I attach hereto copy of memo received from I shall presume that this is in order unless I hear from you to the…
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Proposal to take the Experimental Landaulet, chassis GF-68, for a short run to check the coachwork.
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C O P Y. S/W. EP. LE9/H2.7.24. GF-68. Experimental Landaulet. The above chassis which is fitted with special mounting for body is, I understand, an Experimental Dept. car. In view of the and the fact…
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Modification to the Goshawk 11 carburetter controls and its application to a 20 HP landaulette.
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To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. X3730 DA/EV2/M7.7.24. X.3730 X.4239 X.4228. GOSHAWK 11. MODIFIED CARBURETTER CONTROLS. We send herewith N.sch.1820 shewing a spherical fitting for both ends of the…
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On the test drive of a 20 HP Landaulet GF-68, noting improvements in body quietness but requiring further work on under-frame suspension.
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L.H.S. Copy to R. " " Hs. X3730 Ev3/EBN10.7.24 20 H.P. LANDAULET GF-68 I went out in this car this morning after having ridden in one of Barkers' best examples of a Closed 20 H.P. R-R. and was bound…
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Test drive of a 20 HP Landaulet (GF.68) with underframe body suspension, comparing its quietness and vibration isolation.
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Extract from DA/EV4/M14.7.24. X3730 RE. VISIT TO SALES ON 10TH+INST. (1) 20 HP. UNDERFRAME BODY SUSPENSION, LANDAULET GF.68. X.3730 X.181. EV. went out in this car after having ridden in one of…
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Demonstration of a 20 HP Landaulet to Mr. Royce following modifications.
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To LHS. from DA/EV. c. to HS. BY. SP. X3730 DA/EV5/M14.7.24. RE. 20 HP. LANDAULET ON BODY FRAME. X.3730 GF.68. X.4260. EV. will be at Conduit Street on Saturday morning the 26th.inst., and would like…
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Two designs for an open Sports Touring Car, a boat body and a phaeton.
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43730 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. HS. DA/EV1/M7. 8. 24. X.9840 X.3730 X.3729. We send herewith N.schs. 1826 and 1829., shewing two designs of an open Sports Touring Car, the former being a boat body…
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The test results of an experimental landaulet, noting its quiet ride and issues with rattling components.
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To CJ. BJ. HS.) EY.) FROM DA/EV. X3730 DA/EV1/M9.8.24. c. to R. RE. EXPERIMENTAL LANDAULET - GF.68. X.3730 X.4219 X.4260 This is the Parker Landaulet built on the RR. body frame. EV. drove this car to…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car GOSHAWK - 1.G-1.
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O.O. from Hs. Y3730 Hs3/LG11.8.24. GOSHAWK - 1.G-1. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £3. 9. 6d.
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Internal instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 1-G-1.
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To O.O. from Hs. x3730 Hs/LG11.8.24. 1-G-1 CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 8s. 6d.
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Authorising Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 3-GOSHAWK-11.
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To O.O. from Hs. 43730 Hs3/LG14.8.24. 3-GOSHAWK-11. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. O. O.
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Note concerning the purchase of a Beaton & Son body to replace the one fitted to chassis 5-G-11.
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13730 To MY/WFH. from Hs. Hsl/LG29.8.24. CHASSIS 5-G-11. Referring to the attached note ref. My/WFH1/NR 28.8.24. The Beaton & Son. Body purchased for the above car was to replace the body already…
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Issues with bodies for experimental cars and proposing new procurement and design methods.
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Y3720 To RG. HS. } FROM R. S E C R E T. H3/M29.8.24. c. to CJ. BJ. DA. E. BY. EP. RE. VISIT OF RG. & HS. TO WW. 27th. & 28th. inst. X.9840 X. 8830 X.3730 X.3729 BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. From time…
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Internal instruction to arrange work on car 7-G-11 with Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3780 Hs3/LBL.9.24. 7-G-11 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Suitability of the Bradburne & Wedge flexible body suspension system, suggesting it is unsuitable for open-top vehicles.
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To EP. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. HS. X.3730 DA/EV1/M9.9.24. RE. 20 HP. BODY - GH.50. BRADBURNE & WEDGE. X.3730. Sales have handed to us the whole of the information, drawings, and model of the method of…
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Complaint of slow motion sway in a 20 HP Landaulet (GF.68), suggesting potential causes and fixes.
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To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to C. X3730 DA/EV4/M9. 9. 24. 20 HP. LANDAULET - GF.68 X. 3730 X. 4219. We understand that Sales are sending you the Barker Landaulet - GF.68 - in the course of a day or so. The…
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs2/LG19.9.24. 7-G-11. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £16. 12. 0 Hs.
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Internal instruction to authorise work on a 20 HP car, chassis FG.68, by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. 20 HP. FG.68 Car. Hs1/LG24.10.24. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.
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Vibrations and body booming issues on the 40/50 HP and 20 HP car models.
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43730 To EP. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to BJ. Hs5/LG7.10.24. 40/50 HP. & 20 HP. VIBRATIONS & BODY BOOMING. X191 X3730 X3729 We do not believe that…
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Fitting a sub-frame to a 20 HP car to reduce body and axle noise.
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R.R. 403A (20H) (D.A. 652 20-5-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hsl/LG18.10.24. Handwritten notes: X3730 X181 X4260 X8830 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E. DA. c. to EV. Wor. 20 HP.…
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Repairs for Mr. Royce's Beaton all-weather car and a new cabriolet body for a 40/50 chassis.
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X3730 To C. from DA/EV. DA/EV1/M18.11.24. c. to Hs. RE. CAR FOR MR. ROYCE. X.4219 X.3730 We thank you for your C17/DH14.11.24. We under- stand that Hs. is sending for the Beaton all-weather car -…
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Arrangements to prepare Mr. Royce's car, including work by coachbuilders, for delivery to the South of France.
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X3730 To Rj From Hs. c/ to CJ. c/ to DA/EV. HsB/LG19.11.24. RE. CAR FOR MR. ROYCE. X4219 X3730 We propose sending 4-G-11 to WW. on Monday next the 24th.inst. and to leave it there and bring away…
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Letter to coachbuilders James Young & Sons Ltd. arranging an urgent overhaul of Mr. Royce's 20.HP car.
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Copy to HS. X5730 "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 22nd. Nov. 1924. Messrs James Young & Sons Ltd. Coachbuilders. 37 London Road. BROMLEY. X5730 Dear Sirs, (FOR ATTENTION BY MR. WENHAM.) On…
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Letter to coachbuilders James Young & Co. Ltd. detailing issues found during a final examination of a Beaton All Weather car.
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Copy to Hs. c. to C. Y3730 Camacha, West Wittering, CHICHESTER. Messrs. James Young & Co.Ltd., Coachbuilders, 37 London Rd., Bromley. 25th.Nov. 1924. Dear Sirs, 5-G-11 - BEATON ALL WEATHER. X.4219…
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Completion of varnish work on Mr. Royce's car at Messrs. Young & Co.
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To Hs. from DA/EV. X3730 DA/EV1/M5.12.24. RE. MR. ROYCE'S CAR AT MESSRS. YOUNG & CO. BROMLEY. X.3730 X.4219 Messrs. Young & Co. inform us that they will complete the work on this car by Tuesday…
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Internal instruction memo to authorise work on car 4-G-11 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs3/LG5.12.24. 4-G-11 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £6. 16. 6.
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Sub-frame tests for a Barker Landaulet body on a 20 HP chassis.
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R.R. 493 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H. D. X3730 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: R.CJ. BJ. WOR. By. E. Da. EP. PN. OY. Expl. No. 4260 3730 REF.HS2/LG17.12.24. OBJECT OF TEST. Tests with Barker Landaulet…
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Alterations to a body sub-frame on a 20 HP car to reduce noise.
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R.R. 493A (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF:HS/TMW/LG15.12.24. REPORT ON BODY SUB-FRAME FITTED TO GF.68. 20 HP. On receipt of the above car from London fitted with a…
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Sub-frame performance, detailing how road surface imperfections cause frame deflection and dash movement.
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R.R. 493A (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. -2- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF:HS/TMW/LG15.12.24. sets and at low speed full throttle. The general impression, however, of comfort, tranquility, and…
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Dash semi-isolation scheme to reduce noise and movement between the dash and scuttle frame.
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R.R. 493a (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. -3- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs/TMW/LG15.12.24. rapidly. the same deflection at the front takes place. We therefore tried out the dash…
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Instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car.
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X3730 To O.O. from Hs. Hs3/LG18.12.24. 6-G-11. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. sll. Od.
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Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car GF.68 as per an attached estimate.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs7/LGl125. GF.68 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £9. 18. 6. Hs.
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Proposal to create a temporary wooden gauge seat to standardize seating position measurements for coachbuilders.
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Y5730 To Hs. from DA. DA1/M3.1.25. RE. SEATING POSITIONS. X.3730 X.8430 X.3729 X.8830 In view of the little difficulty which exists in measuring compressed cushion heights and distances back from the…
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Fault with the Goshawk body subframe due to the positioning of the front supports.
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To DA. HS. } FROM R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to LHS. RG. E. 43730 R2/M10.1.25. GOSHAWK WITH BODY SUBFRAME. X.4260 X.3730 There seems little doubt but that the fault complained of in this is chiefly due to…
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Questioning the unsatisfactory stiffness of the 20 HP frame with certain body types.
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To DA ) HS ) FROM R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. BY. E. X3730 R1/M13.1.25. RE. 20 HP. FRAME. X.3730 X.4260 Though we know that everything can be better at the expenditure of money and weight, and I agree…
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Offer for two new open bodies by Windovers for a 20-HP experimental chassis.
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S/W.(HS). X3730 C/Hn5/DB6-3-1925. Bodies for 20-HP Experimental Chassis. ------------------------------------ We have made enquiries and can now offer you Two new Open Bodies by Windovers. These…
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Request for two trimmed and painted bodies for a 20 HP experimental chassis to be sent to Derby.
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W/s. C/Hn. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG6.3.25. BODIES FOR 20 HP. EXPL: CHASSIS. V3730 X5830 With reference to C/Hn5/DB6.3.25. Will you please have the two bodies you mention trimmed and painted in rough…
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Confirming that coachbuilder Windovers has been instructed to prepare and dispatch bodies for a 20 HP chassis.
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X3730 S/W. C/Hn5/HW.3.25. re: Bodies for 20 H.P.chassis. HSB/IGG.3.2. We have asked Windovers to at once prepare the bodies for your use and to despatch them to you at the earliest possible moment. We…
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Letter from motor body builders Windovers Ltd. requesting two sets of wing stays for Open Touring Bodies being fitted to a 20 HP 'raked' steering chassis.
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BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1796 x.3730 BY APPOINTMENT AUTHORISED LONDON RETAILERS AND BODY SPECIALISTS FOR ROLLS-ROYCE AND DAIMLERS A.B.C. CODE 5TH EDITION. TELEPHONE: KINGSBURY 190-1-2. TELEGRAMS:…
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Telegram requesting the immediate dispatch of two sets of front wing stays.
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ROYCAR DERBY. = HIVES PLEASE SEND WINDOVERS HENDON IMMEDIATELY. TWO SETS FRONT WING STAYS FOR YOUR OPEN BODIES = ROEHEAD +
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Confirming a telegram and requesting the prompt despatch of front wing stays to the coachbuilder Windover's for two 20 HP experimental chassis bodies.
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X3730 S/W. (Hs) C/Hn2/MH17.3.25. re: Two Open Bodies for 20 H.P. Experimental chassis. We confirm our telegram of this morning as per copy attached. Windover's require these front wing stays so that…
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Telegram confirmation for a parts request for two front wing stays for a Windovers open-bodied car.
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TELEGRAM CONFIRMATION. We have pleasure in handing you below Duplicate of Telegram sent to you this day. From ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. THE "MP" REGD. TRIPLICATE TELEGRAM…
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Confirming the despatch of parts for two open bodies on a 20 HP experimental chassis.
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W/S. √3730 To C/Hn. from Hs. Hs4/LG18.3.25. Re. Two Open Bodies for 20 HP. Expl: Chassis. Answering your C/Hn2/MH17.3.25. The parts in question have been despatched today. Hs.
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Instructing work to be carried out on chassis GF.68 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs1/LG30.3.25. CHASSIS GF.68. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. Hs. 1s. 6d.
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Confirming the dispatch of two Open Bodies for a 20 HP chassis from Windover's.
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S/W. HS. X3730 C/Hn5/MH3.4.25. re: Open Bodies for 20 H.P. chassis. Will you please note that Windover's tell us they will despatch the two Open Bodies to you on Tuesday or Wednesday next. We hope…
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Internal order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work as per an attached estimate.
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X3730 O.O. from Hs. Hs2/LG16.4.25. 6-G-2. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. £4. 18. 0. Hs.
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Confirming the responsibility for experimental work and the standardisation of coachwork features.
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43730 To HS. from DA/EV. c. to R. CJ. LHS. DA/EV1/M16.4.25. RE. STANDARDISATION OF COACHWORK FEATURES. X.8830 X.3730 X.3729 This is to confirm your suggestion that we should make ourselves responsible…
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Frequent fault with car bodies, specifically that the back seats are made too high.
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To BY. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to C. LHS. c. to HS. X3730 R2/M13.5.25. BODIES FOR RR. CARS. X.3730 X.5880 X.8830 Regarding the bodies for RR. cars a very frequent fault is that the back seats are…
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Instruction memo to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.
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X3730 To O.O. from Hs. Hsl/LG21.5.25. 7-G-11 Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £40. 19. 6d.
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Ordering of a test cabriolet body for a 20 HP vehicle.
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[strikethrough]Mr...from C. ->(copy to Hs) 43730 C12/C25.6.25. Re Test Cabriolet Body for 20 h.p. ------- The attached copy of memo. from BJ. is self-explanatory. Will you please let me know what type…
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Acquisition of a car body that reproduces sound for the Experimental Department.
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C. from BJ. BJ15/H24.6.25 Re: Test Cabriolet Body. -------------------- C2/B23.6.25. I have spoken to C.J. with regard to the attached, and we are of the opinion that the best form of body for the…
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Testing of a cabriolet body for the 20 HP model, focusing on subframe strength.
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x3730 W/S. C. from Hs. C G DR/EV Hs7/LG30.6.25. RE. TEST CABRIOLET BODY FOR 20 HP. The decision to recommend a cabriolet body for the 20 HP. subframe was only made after intelligent consideration. We…
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Confirming the order of an Enclosed Drive Cabriolet body from Barker's for experimental work on the 20 HP Sub-Frame.
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X3730 DA/RW. Cranes. West Wittering. C/Hn24/MH.1.7.25. Copy to Hs. We are pleased to say that the Administration after reconsideration have now agreed to the suggestion that an Enclosed Drive…
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Instruction memo for Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to perform work on a car as per an attached estimate.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG17.8.25. 6-G-11. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. lls. Od.
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Instruction to arrange for work on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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To O.O. from Hs. Y3730 Hs1/LG21. 8. 25. GF.68. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £23.2.0
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Complaining that a Maythorn limousine body is too heavy for the 20 HP car, calling it a disgrace.
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X3730 To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. R4/M1.9.25. 7-Goshawk-11. X.4219 X.3730 I have repeatedly cursed the body on this car, and think it would be an everlasting disgrace to the 20 HP., if we sold the car…
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High mileage, durability, and proposed disposal of the Maythorne Saloon body on experimental car 7-G-11.
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43730 (handwritten) To B.J. from Hs. HS3/LG4.9.25. BODY ON 7-G-11. K3730 yiring (handwritten) With reference to the attached notes in connection with the above. In spite of R's remarks, 7-G-11 with…
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Proposing a car body (7-G-11) be used for internal works testing because it annoys Mr. Royce.
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TO Hs FROM BJ BODY ON 7-G-11. With reference to Hs3/LG4.9.25, do you not think the best way to deal with this body would be for it to be used in some way at the Works for testing and experimental…
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Instruction memo for Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a chassis.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs2/LG8.9.25. 6-G-11. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. £14. 18. Od. Hs.
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Internal instruction to arrange for work on a chassis by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hs10/LG28.9.25. GF-68. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs. 4s. 6d.
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Instruction to carry out work on car GF-68 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. based on an attached estimate.
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To O.O. from Hs. X3730 Hsl/LG17.11.25. GF-68. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 4s. Od.
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Confirming no use can be found for test purposes for the Open Touring body on chassis 6-G-II.
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X3730 D/DP c Hm c Hs. EWT/CEP21/T5.3.26. re Open Touring Body. ex Chassis 6-G-II Replying to your memo reference D/BP16/CW4.3.26 we cannot find any use for test purposes, for the Open Touring body ex…
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