Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Requesting the availability of a spare 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4584 C8/C16.1.23. I attach copy of memo. Mr. Johnson has sent to me. Will you please let me know whether you could spare a 20 h.p. chassis for this purpose. If so, when would it be ready to… | ||
| Scan002 | Sending a 20 HP chassis to the USA for cold weather testing to adapt it for American conditions. | ||
| View original record | To C. from CJ. CJ1/E12.1.23 Mr. Belnap suggests that it might assist Mr. Royce in designing the Seagull if a 20 h.p. chassis were sent to the States for the staff there to try during the cold weather,… | ||
| Scan003 | Need to send a 20 HP chassis to America for cold weather experiments. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4584 C6/C19.1.23. Re 20 HP for Experimental purposes in America. -------------------- Will you please let me have a reply to C7/C17.1.23. CJ. writes me again that as America want to get a… | ||
| Scan004 | Proposal to send an experimental 20 HP car to the U.S.A. for evaluation and potential sales. | ||
| View original record | W/B. C. from Hs. X4584 Hs5/LG19.1.23. 20 HP. CAR FOR U.S.A. If Mr. Royce approves, we could make it convenient to send one of the existing experimental cars to U.S.A. We consider, however, if we go to… | ||
| Scan005 | The shipment of a 20 HP car and driver to America. | ||
| View original record | X4584 To Hs. from CJ. 20 HP for America. CJ2/E29/1/23 What has been done with reference to the sending immediately a 20 HP car and driver to America? It should not go to Springfield, therefore… | ||
| Scan006 | Cancelling a previous communication about a 20 HP car for America. | ||
| View original record | X4584 To Hs. from CJ. 20 HP Car for America CJ14/E29/1/23 When I wrote to you this morning as to what you were going to do about a 20 HP car for America, I was dictating early in the morning before I… | ||
| Scan007 | Selection of a body and chassis for a 20 HP car destined for the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | CJ. from Hs. X4584 Hs5/LG29.1.23. 20 HP. CAR FOR U.S.A. X4584 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. After a… | ||
| Scan008 | Feedback on the springing of a 20-HP car in America and the proposal to use stronger springs. | ||
| View original record | Y4584 EP1/H4.4.23. c. to Hs. re 20-HP Car, No. 44-G-3, sent to America. --------------------------------------- We have received the following cablegram from our tester Wright:- "General impression… | ||
| Scan009 | Fitting stronger springs for a 20-HP car, number 44-G-3, sent to America. | ||
| View original record | X 45824 c. to BJ c. to C. c. to W. c. to Wor. c. to HS. EP17/H5.4.23. re. 20-HP. Car. No. 44-G-3, sent to America. Further to our EP1/H4.4.23. and as instructed in BJ's memo reference BJ2/H5.4.23, we… | ||
| Scan010 | The experiences and issues with a 20-HP car during testing in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | X4584 [Illegible text, struck through] c. to Hs. c. to HJ. c. to E. c. to C. EP6/H20.4.23. re Running of 20-HP. Car in U.S.A. The following are a few experiences and points of view which have been… | ||
| Scan011 | Various vehicle faults including suspension, engine, and instrument issues. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP6/H20.4.23. 3. the front springs have too quick a period, and (Contd.) the rear are too flexible. The springing was improved by making the front shock absorbers 35 Lbs (approx) and the rear 50… | ||
| Scan012 | Vehicle performance issues, ground clearance, dynamo function, and requests from the Springfield branch. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - EP6/H2O. 4.23. 8. confirms, so far as using the car during the bad (Contd). weather is concerned, when ruts are formed on the snowed up roads. At the same time Wright reports although the narrow… | ||
| Scan013 | Complaints from America regarding intermittent fuel feed and squeaking brakes on the 20-HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | C. Hs. X4584 EP9/H7.1.25. re. 20-HP. Chassis - U.S.A. Troubles. We have received the following complaints from America, which they point out have arisen on the 20-HP cars, and they request that they… | ||
| Scan014 | Internal memorandum discussing solutions for carburettor choking and brake drum complaints on 20-HP cars. | ||
| View original record | (2) EP9/H7.1.25. With regard to No.1. we certainly have experienced similar trouble, but in our case have found that the trouble is due to the choking of the filter or carburetter jets themselves with… | ||
| Scan015 | Difficulties in undertaking the production of a left-handed 20 HP chassis for the USA. | ||
| View original record | HS X4584 To R. from BJ. Copy to Wor. Copy to Hc. Copy to Es. 20 HP Chassis for USA. BJ2/E4.10.28 I enclose copy of Olley's Oy6.R.9.14.28 concerning left-handing chassis. I shall report to the Board on… | ||
| Scan016 | Development of the S-S and 20 HP cars, and the 'mirror-reflexion' principle for producing left-hand drive models. | ||
| View original record | OY6.R.9.14.28 September 14th, 1928. TO: Mr. H.J. Fuller cc - Mr. Beaver Mr. Nadin FROM: Mr. Olley RE SS AND 20 HP CARS Since the return of Mr. Burton we have a much clearer understanding of the… | ||
| Scan017 | Principle of symmetrical parts to facilitate the production of left-hand drive cars for the S.S. and India III models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - SYMMETRY OF PARTS. Mr. Royce has made certain changes in the S.S. cylinder head and blocks, etc. to make it possible to produce a left hand car with the use of nearly all important parts… | ||
| Scan018 | Request to supply an order number for chassis No. 36-HG in connection with the 40/50 HP production 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | X4601 BP. from Hs. Hs2/LG4.9.23. 40/50 HP. PRODUCTION 10,000 MILES TEST. In connection with the above, will you please supply an order number - chassis No.36-HG. Hs. | ||
| Scan019 | Confirming an order has been raised to cover the work and expenses for a 10,000 miles production test on chassis 36-HG. | ||
| View original record | X4601 Hs. from My/JW. My/JW/FEB1/55/F6.9.23. Re. 40/50 H.P. Production 10,000 Miles Test - Chassis 36-HG. In reply to your Hs/LG4.9.23, we have taken out Order No. 50941 to cover all work and expenses… | ||
| Scan020 | Outlining the routine and progress of a 10,000-mile test on a 20 HP production car. | ||
| View original record | X4601 1 To Wor. from Hs. Hs7/LG20.9.23. X4594 X4601 With reference to your Wor6/M18.9.23 attached. The routine of running the 10,000 miles test on the 20 HP. production car is as follows. One tester… | ||
| Scan021 | Methodology and rationale for a 10,000-mile test on a production chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hs. X.4601 HS5/LG28.9.23. 10,000 MILES TEST ON PRODUCTION CHASSIS. X.4594 X.4601 There are several points in BJ's memo. ref. BJ13/H 26.9.23. which we should like to criticise. The fact of… | ||
| Scan022 | Outlining the methodology and considerations for a 10,000-mile production car test, including reporting frequency and performance checks. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- information, however, is available and we attach herewith the proposed report sheet which it is intended to issue weekly. We considered that a weekly report was more likely to be digested… | ||
| Scan023 | Testing methodology and progress of a 20 HP car's 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- drivers as possible to try the car. For the person who was to be responsible to see that the programme laid down for the car is carried out, we chose a highly skilled tester. We do not… | ||
| Scan024 | Continuation page discussing a car testing programme, including a run in the Lake District and a proposal for testing by a 'fool'. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- Our own programme was that it should run around some of the hills in the Lake District before the 10,000 miles was completed. We would suggest that if it is decided the car shall be run by… | ||
| Scan025 | Provision of bodies for 10,000-mile chassis tests. | ||
| View original record | X4601 3 Private and Confidential. X3730 X4601 X 4640 X4594 To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H4.10.23. Copy to Wor. (Wor. is struck through) Bodies for 10,000 Miles Production Chassis. Handwritten in left margin:… | ||
| Scan026 | Instructing 'Hs.' to proceed with a rapid road test based on CJ's remarks on a previous memo. | ||
| View original record | X4601 ORIGINAL 1 To Hs. - from Wor. Wor7/M4/10/23. X4601 X4594 Please note in CJ's pencil remarks on my memo Wor5/M2-10-23, copy of which you have, he states - "Proceed with rapid road test". Please… | ||
| Scan027 | The arrangement of rapid tests for the first chassis in each batch, specifically for the 40/50HP and 20HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4601 To E.F.P. from Wor. c. to Hs. Wor4/M4/10/23. Rapid Test of first chassis in each batch. I send you some papers in connection with this matter, and I shall be glad if you will arrange to carry… | ||
| Scan028 | Planning and handover of 10,000-mile production tests for various chassis. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to EP. X4601 Hsl/LGS.10.23. X4594 X9940 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION TEST CHASSIS. With reference to BJL/H4.10.23 in connection with the above. Wor. and I have agreed with your… | ||
| Scan029 | Distinguishing between experimental and production 10,000-mile chassis tests. | ||
| View original record | X4601 To Hs. from BJ. Copies to Wor. BP. BJ3/H8.10.23. 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION TEST CHASSIS. X4601 / X4594 Hsl/LG5.10.23. We quite agree that it is necessary that there should be a distinct line drawn… | ||
| Scan030 | Preparation and testing of an 'R' Series Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hs. X4601 Hsl/LG10.10.23. Test of 'R' Series Chassis. With reference to BJ5/H8.10.23 attached. The Sales Dept. allotted the chassis for the production 10,000 miles test. The chassis they… | ||
| Scan031 | Final test report listing issues for Chassis No. 12-EM after a 10,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | "A" COPY. X4601 To Wor. from Hm. To EP. Hm2/W30.10.23. Chassis No. 12-EM - 10,000 miles test run. After completing the body etc., the car was taken out for a final test and the following points were… | ||
| Scan032 | 248.9-mile road test of chassis 12-EM, detailing performance, consumption, and issues encountered. | ||
| View original record | "E" C O P Y. X4601 BJ. Wor. R. By. H. EP. PN. HS. Hm/NRC6/D19.11.23. Chassis 12-EM. Sunday November 18th. Run. To Southport via Buxton and Cat & Fiddle. Return via Leek. Total distance for day - 248.9… | ||
| Scan033 | The collection of a Barker Saloon chassis from Lillie Hall and the inability to fit 4-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. V4601 Hs1/LG19.11.23. 40/50 TEST CARS. With reference to the Barker Saloon which is waiting for us to collect at Lillie Hall. We are arranging for Hy. to bring this chassis back on… | ||
| Scan034 | The condition of a 40/50 10,000-mile production car, 12-EM, after testing. | ||
| View original record | "C". COPY. Wor. C. to Hm. C. to BY. EP21/H23.11.23. Re 40/50 10,000 mile Production Car - 12-EM. With reference to the condition of this car so far as running is concerned after completing the 10,000… | ||
| Scan035 | 30-mile test drive of a 40/50 production car, focusing on its performance and ineffective foot brakes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. Y4601 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4601 REF: HEG/LG26.11:23 To Hm. From Hs. c. to EF. c. to WOF. c. to EY. 12-EM. RE. 40/50 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION CAR. I… | ||
| Scan036 | 30-mile test drive of a 40/50 10,000 miles production car. | ||
| View original record | "D" COPY. X4601 Experimental Report. Expl. No. 4601. Ref. Hs2/LG26.11.23 To Hm. from Hs. C. to EP. C. to Wor. C. to BY. 12-EM. Re 40/50 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION CAR. I drove this car for about 30… | ||
| Scan037 | Loose wheel spokes found on a 10,000-mile production trial car, suggesting the wheels be returned to Dunlop for examination. | ||
| View original record | "H". COPY. 14601 Wd. C. Hm. BY7-P27.11.23. 10,000 MILE PRODUCTION CAR. 12-EM. Referring to the above car, I note in EP's report EP21/H23.11.23 he points out that there are a certain number of loose… | ||
| Scan038 | List of criticisms following a 10,000-mile test run of chassis No. 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | R. GJ. EJ. H. FN. WOR. HY. MP. HS.✓ ✓4601 S series Hml/W29.11.23. Chassis No. 12-EM - 10,000 miles test run. We give the following criticisms as regards a new chassis as delivered from W., which we… | ||
| Scan039 | Car inspection results, component failures, and passenger complaints regarding exhaust fumes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hm1/W29.11.23 Contd. a careful inspection of the car as regards wear and tear, and a report on same will be forwarded to you when completed. We attach copy of the Makers' report on the failure of… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter concerning a complaint about a Lucas dynamo on the 10,000 Miles Trial Car 12-EM and a delay in its despatch. | ||
| View original record | Hm. from Wd. e. to Wor. e. to Hy. c. to Hs. C. to DEH. X4601 Wd1/NJ29.11.23. 10,000 Miles Trial Car 12-EM. Yours Hm/NRCLO/D14.11.23. I attach hereto copy of letter from the Lucas Electrica Co.Ltd.… | ||
| Scan041 | Letter from Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. detailing the examination and repair of a noisy dynamo returned due to bearing noise. | ||
| View original record | Letter from:- THE LUCAS ELECTRICAL CO.LTD., Well Street, Birmingham. Ref.- FSW.9194. November 28th 1923 Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 27th… | ||
| Scan042 | Unsatisfactory braking performance on a 40/50 chassis with four-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Hn. c. Wor. c. BY. EP/Thn12/H30.11.23. Y4601 X9840 re. 12-EM. 40/50 10,000 Miles Production Car. With reference your memo Hs2/LG26.11.23, it would appear to us from the remarks in the first… | ||
| Scan043 | Requesting an inspection of a dismantled chassis from a 10,000-mile trial car before cleaning. | ||
| View original record | Wor. SP. By. Rg. Hs. EFC. X4601 Hm/NRC1/EW4.12.23. Re 10,000 Mile Trial Car - 12-EM. This chassis is now dismantled (but not cleaned), and the parts are laid out for examination. We would be glad if… | ||
| Scan044 | The condition of a 12-EM trial car chassis after a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 74601 [handwritten] H. WDR. CJ. HY. RH. BP. H. -> HS. PN. Sft. R. RE. E. WA. Hml/ENG.12.23. Re 10,000 MILES TRIAL CAR - 12-EM. Attached is a report of the condition of the Chassis after dismantling.… | ||
| Scan045 | Further report on the 12-EM 'S' Series trials after 10,000 miles, detailing component wear and failures. | ||
| View original record | R. Wor. CJ. By. BJ% EF. Hx. Hs. PN. Sft. E. Rg. Wd. Hm11/EW7.12.23. Further Report on Trials 12-EM. 'S' Series, after 10,000 Miles Run. Frame & Fittings. - The largest amount of wear in the front… | ||
| Scan046 | Page 2 of a vehicle inspection report detailing the condition of various components. | ||
| View original record | -2- bearing surface. 8 Engine Gears. - The camshaft wheel is .002" undersize in tooth thickness, and was so as originally fitted. We think the limit should be on the plus side rather than on the… | ||
| Scan047 | Wear and faults found on various car components after a trial. | ||
| View original record | -3- The spring withdrawing ring on all 6 wheels were loose. It will be recollected that during the test one of these 17 rings came off and caused great difficulty in removing the wheel. Water was… | ||
| Scan048 | Actions required following a 10,000-mile test run and inspection of chassis 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | X4601 To E. for R. from Hm. " Wor. " BY. " Hs. " Wd. " S. C & B.J. Chassis No. 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Test Run. Attached is copy of BJ4/H7.12.23. In addition to the full report on the condition of… | ||
| Scan049 | Requesting a system to track suggestions and failures from extended runs to prevent future issues and loss of information. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Wor. from BJ. BJ4/H7.12.23. Wor2/M6.12.23. There were many suggestions made in Hml/W29.11.23 and the accompanying papers. There were also failures which occurred during the run. Will you… | ||
| Scan050 | Qualifying report on a 10,000-mile test for production car 12-EM, detailing top speed, fuel consumption, and a universal joint issue. | ||
| View original record | X4601 Hm. c. Her. c. Hs. c. BY c. SFL c. Rg. EP1/H11.12.23. re. 10,000 Miles Production Car. 12-EM. With reference to your memo Hn1/EWS.12.23 re above, there are three points which I think require… | ||
| Scan051 | Report investigating the causes of passenger sea-sickness during a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. Y4601 NRC12/D17.12.23. Re 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Test. Ref. PN5/DN5.12.23. The passenger who was sea-sick after 100 miles in rear seat, with hood up, had already been in the front seat for over… | ||
| Scan052 | Passenger motion sickness during a 10,000-mile test, analyzing potential causes including the position of the hood, fumes, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. NRC12/D17.12.23. Re 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Test. Ref. PN5/DN5.12.23. The passenger who was sea-sick after 100 miles in rear seat, with hood up, had already been in the front seat for over 100… | ||
| Scan053 | Passenger's motion sickness during a 10,000-mile test, investigating factors like the car's hood, fumes, and springing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. NRC12/D17.12.23. Re 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Test. Ref. PN5/DN5.12.23. The passenger who was sea-sick after 100 miles in rear seat, with hood up, had already been in the front seat for over 100… | ||
| Scan054 | Internal query requesting information. | ||
| View original record | Hives Can you supply the information. AS | ||
| Scan055 | Technical memo discussing the causes and remedies for passenger sickness in cars, such as vibration, rolling, and exhaust fumes. | ||
| View original record | TO G.T. FROM P.N. [Handwritten notes]: HS (circled). These suggestions may assist you in your Experiments. Please make enquiry A [Stamped]: F.R. [Stamped]: RECEIVED 6 DEC 1923 CHASSIS NO. 12-EM -… | ||
| Scan056 | Passenger sickness from exhaust fumes and proposing preventative measures. | ||
| View original record | -2- matter as long as the exhaust nozzle points to the rear of the car in a convenient position as at present arranged. Doubtless, if the exhaust nozzle were to eject its contents at a point, say,… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter quoting T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. regarding shock absorber and bearing issues on a 10,000 miles trial car. | ||
| View original record | Mm. from Wd. c. to Mar. c. to Hy. s. to EL. c. to Hs. M601 Wd2/MJ1.1.24. 10,000 Miles Trial Car - 12-HM. In reply to Hm11/EW7.12.23, paragraph 23, we are in receipt of a letter from T.B.Andre &… | ||
| Scan058 | Page 2 of a typed letter requesting a reply to be communicated to T.B. Andre & Co. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Wd2/NJ1.1.24. "general policy, though we cannot trace having had "to deal with a complaint of this description before." If you will let me have your reply to the foregoing remarks, I will… | ||
| Scan059 | Instructions for changing engine oil and a proposal to address oil pressure failures for the 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 44601 Hm c. Hs. c. BY. c. Wor. EP/8/H15.1.24. re. 40/50 Chassis 10,000 Mile Trial Run. 12-EM. With reference to your Hm4/W15.1.24 - we can only suggest that our Instructions for changing the oil in… | ||
| Scan060 | Involuntary stop due to oil pressure failure on Chassis No. 12-EM during a 10,000 miles trial run. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] X4601 Hm4/W15.1.24. Re 10,000 Miles Trial Run. Chassis No. 12-EM - S. Series. During the test of this car an involuntary stop occurred through oil pressure… | ||
| Scan061 | Conflict of opinion with Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the condition of road wheels from a 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mm.from Wd. c.to By c.to Hs. c.to Rf. X4601 Wd6/NJ21.1.24. 40/50 HP.Chassis - 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. With further reference to road wheels, Col.Matthew of the Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd.,… | ||
| Scan062 | Visit from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for the wheels of chassis 12-EM during its 10,000-mile trial run. | ||
| View original record | Mem. from Wd. c.to By. c.to Hs. c.to BP. X4601 Wd3/NJ23.1.24. 40/50 HP.Chassis - 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. Please refer to mine Wd6/NJ21.1.24. The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd. have informed us by 'phone… | ||
| Scan063 | Attaching a list of points and actions taken from a 10,000-mile trial run on chassis 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hm. " or. " SY. " Hs. " Wd. " RP. " Rg. X4601 Hm1/W24.1.24. Re Chassis No. 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. We attach hereto list of the points mentioned in the Report on the running of the… | ||
| Scan064 | Listing points to be addressed and actions taken following a 10,000 miles trial run on Chassis No. 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | Re Chassis No. 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. POINTS TO BE DEALT WITH. 1. Apparently when chassis are delivered there is no Tool Container other than boxes or receptacles which may be supplied by the… | ||
| Scan065 | List of technical faults and the corresponding actions taken or proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | -2- POINTS TO BE DEALT WITH. ACTION TAKEN. 9. The offside engine guard flange is broken off. The nearside has commenced to crack. The oil pump guard flange is cracked. Reply from BY:- We have two… | ||
| Scan066 | List of points for review and actions taken on various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -3- POINTS TO BE DEALT WITH. ACTION TAKEN. 14. Clutch Trunnion G.72. Wear has taken place in the pivot holes. The trunnion screws could go further in which would give longer bearing surface. Reply… | ||
| Scan067 | List of vehicle faults and the corresponding actions taken for issues with brakes, magneto, wheels, and tanks. | ||
| View original record | -4- POINTS TO BE DEALT WITH. ACTION TAKEN. 20. Brake Drums. The offside footbrake drum is scored rather badly. Reply from BY:- The scoring of the 40/50 brake drums is the exception. Complaints… | ||
| Scan068 | List of points to be addressed regarding vehicle components and the corresponding actions taken. | ||
| View original record | -5- POINTS TO BE DEALT WITH. ACTION TAKEN. 26. Petrol Tank (Contd.) We have a number of cases of corrosion eating through the tank on cars made about 1913 and 1914. 27. The small filter in the petrol… | ||
| Scan069 | Letter from North & Sons Ltd. discussing the breakdown and redesign of an E.O.6 Magneto H.T. Collector Brush Holder. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. NORTH & SONS LTD., WHIPPENDENLL ROAD, WATFORD. Your Ref. Wd4/NJ20.11.23. Our Ref. CHK/AK/4. 22nd. Nov. 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, E.O.6 Magneto. Breakdown of H.T.… | ||
| Scan070 | Letter from Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding the examination of a returned dynamo due to bearing noise. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. 'B' THE LUCAS ELECTRICAL CO. LTD., WELL STREET, BIRMINGHAM. Nov. 28th. 1923. Ref. FSW.9194. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the… | ||
| Scan071 | The inspection and repair of a noisy Watford Magneto from trial car chassis 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Wd1/NJ17.1.24. Hm. from Wd. Chassis 12-EM. - 10,000 Miles Trial Car. Referring to your note Hm/FHA2/EW20.12.23., we have now received a report from North & Sons Ltd., regarding the E.O.6 type… | ||
| Scan072 | Issue with locking rings on wire wheels and clarifying assembly responsibility with Dunlop Co. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 'D' Hm. EP. BYG-P6.12.23. WIRE WHEELS. RE LOCKING RING IN DETACHABLE NUT COMING ADRIFT. In the course of some correspondence I have had on the above subject with the Dunlop Co., it has just been… | ||
| Scan073 | Examination of a dynamo from a trial car, referencing a letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hm. from Wd. Wd4/NJ4.1.24. 10,000 Miles Trial Car - 12-EM. In reply to Hm11/EW7.12.23., paragraph 22, we are in receipt of a letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. dated 2nd.inst. as follows :- "We have… | ||
| Scan074 | Ball bearing clearance in dynamos to reduce noise and humming effects on a trial car. | ||
| View original record | 'F' COPY. BY7-P8.1.24. DYNAMO. 10,000 MILES TRIAL CAR 12-EM. __________________________ With reference to the question of the ball bearings in the Dynamo, I am certainly of the opinion that tight ball… | ||
| Scan075 | Adjustment timing of Whittle belts for the dynamo and fan drives during a 10,000-mile test run. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. 'G' Hm. from Wd. Wd2/NJ15.1.24. Re 10,000 Miles Test Run. Whittle Belts for Dynamo and Fan Drives. I return herewith BJ25/H10.1.24. I understand that adjustments to tighten these belts were… | ||
| Scan076 | Unsettled points from the 10,000-mile trial run report for Chassis No. 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | X4601 To BJ. from Hm. " or. " BY. " Hs. " Wd. " RP. " Rg. Hm2/W24.1.24. Re Chassis No. 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. We attach hereto list of the points mentioned in the Report on the running of the… | ||
| Scan077 | Outstanding issues following a 10,000-mile trial run for Chassis No. 12-EM. | ||
| View original record | Re Chassis No. 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. INCOMPLETED ITEMS. Points to be dealt with. Action taken. 1. There were three complaints of sickness from passengers riding in the back of the car. Two of… | ||
| Scan078 | Instructions for changing engine oil on the 40/50 Chassis and proposals to resolve oil pressure failures. | ||
| View original record | COPY. EP/8/H15.1.24. Re 40/50 Chassis 10,000 Mile Trial Run 12-EM. With reference to your Hm4/W15.1.24, we suggest that our Instructions for changing the oil in the engine be altered as follows :- 1.… | ||
| Scan079 | Responding to an enquiry about a 10,000-mile trial run on chassis No. 12-EM, discussing valve wear and piston ring clearance. | ||
| View original record | X.4601 To HM. from E. c. to BJ. c. to HS. E1/M29.1.24. RE. 10,000 MILES TRIAL RUN. CHASSIS NO. 12-EM. Pressure of work has prevented an earlier answer to your memo HM4/W9.1.24. Regarding point 3. we… | ||
| Scan080 | Correspondence with Dunlop Co. regarding wheel and rim issues on a 40/50 HP Chassis following a trial run. | ||
| View original record | X4601 Mem. from Wd: c. to Ev. c. to Hs. c. to RH Wd5/WJ15.2.24. 40/50 HP. Chassis - 12-EM. 10,000 Miles Trial Run. Referring to mine Wd3/NJ23.1.24 and the visit of the Dunlop Co's Chief Inspector,… | ||
| Scan081 | Provision of a 20 HP car for the Demonstration School, the policy on using new vs older models, and transferring an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To KJP. from BJ. Copy to Hs. BJ2/H21 8.23. X4602 20 H.P. Car for Demonstration School. I have just returned from my holidays. Please let me know, with reference to KJP1/H18.8.23:- 1. Who has arranged… | ||
| Scan082 | The allocation of a 20 HP car to the Demonstration School and the use of experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To BJ. c." Sn. c." Expt. Dept. X4602 KJP2/H22.8.23. 20 H.P. Car for Demonstration School. BJ2/H21.8.23. With reference to para. 1 of your above memo' I understood from conversation with Sn. that… | ||
| Scan083 | Delivery note for a 40/50 HP chassis, wheels, spares and tools. | ||
| View original record | RR 7A 200M (sh 761 25-11-20) MP 231121 X4602 DY/B 185953 Delivered to Experimental Depot Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby BY ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. NIGHTINGALE ROAD. DERBY. Date 15-9-1922 1. 40/50 HP six cyl… | ||
| Scan084 | Suggesting the new 20-HP Demonstration Cars be fitted with R.O.1 magnetos and a torque reaction damping device. | ||
| View original record | X4602 PN. c. Hs. EP/Thn3/H13.10.23. re. New 20-HP Demonstration Car. With reference to your memo PN5/DN/10.10.23 to Hs. which he has passed on to us to deal with - it is suggested that the new… | ||
| Scan085 | Alternative designs and fixing methods for piston pins in car and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | To Rg. from R. c. to CJ. HS. X4603 R1/MS. 9.23 RE. PISTON PINS. X.4603. X.685 With reference to piston pins I think it is undesirable that the piston pin should have a head because of the difficulty… | ||
| Scan086 | Experimental piston and gudgeon pin designs for the 'Condor' III aero engine. | ||
| View original record | Y4603 R. or C.L. [struck through] or R.M. [struck through] or By. [struck through] S. Hd. [struck through] Rg1/Wll. 9. 23 We are in receipt of your memo, R1/MS.9.23, together with LeC.1758. The… | ||
| Scan087 | Standardisation document for a design improvement to the piston pin locking screw. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (CH) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954e. Handwritten: X655 X463 Completed 30.10.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.9.23. Description of Parts. PISTON PIN LOCKING SCREW. Origin To improve… | ||
| Scan088 | Standardisation sheet for a Piston with a Floating Gudgeon Pin. | ||
| View original record | R. from Rg. C.J.T. B.J.T. R. Dr. Mer. By. Hs +4603 11 June 1924. STANDARDISATION SHEET NO. A. 4603 Piston with Floating Gudgeon Pin. Please receive herewith copy of the above completed Standardisation… | ||
| Scan089 | Alteration note for an aero engine piston with a floating gudgeon pin. | ||
| View original record | RR 285A (OH) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954A ALTERATIONS TO R.R. AERO ENGINE PARTS. COMPLETED 11.6.24 DATE 19.5.24 STAMP: CONDOR III Description of Parts: PISTON WITH FLOATING GUDGEON PIN Origin: To… | ||
| Scan090 | Testing 'L' shaped piston rings on 'Condor' and 'V' Series engines to reduce oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. 44603 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: HsL/LG1.5.25. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to WOr. S E C R E T. EAC. 'V' SERIES - AND… | ||
| Scan091 | Oil consumption tests using different piston ring configurations on a Condor III engine. | ||
| View original record | TITLE: L Section Piston Rings. On CONSUMPTION TESTS ON CONDOR III ENGINE SIDE NOTE: The following oil consumption tests were carried out on a Condor III engine (mounted on a hangar). L shaped &… | ||
| Scan092 | Urgent request for a test with 6:1 compression pistons, part number E.13289. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. R. c. GJ. c. BJ. c. Wor. c. RHC. c. Rg/SFP c. By. URGENT x4603 Rg4/W9. 7. 25 With reference to Mr. Royce's telegram (copy of which I gave you last night), asking for a test with 6 : 1… | ||
| Scan093 | Proposal to standardize the isolation of the dashboard from the scuttle by replacing a rubber piece with an air space. | ||
| View original record | X.4613 1 Hs. BY7-P18.7.23. X3469 X3729 DASHBOARD & FITTINGS. RE ISOLATION OF DASHBOARD FROM SCUTTLE. We have received a memo from Sales in which they have asked us to standardise the isolation of the… | ||
| Scan094 | Insulation of car bodies from the dashboard to reduce vibration. | ||
| View original record | X461329 BJ. C. Hs. C. BY. C. FOR. C. EVg. c. Hs. EP2/H18.7.23. X3729 V3730 X3469 re. INSULATION OF BODIES FROM DASHBOARD. With reference to your BJ6/H12.7.23 (copy attached for Hs.) I have during the… | ||
| Scan095 | The mounting of car bodies on rubber buffers to reduce vibration. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to EP. X4613 R4/M15.8.23. RE. BODY MOUNTED ON RUBBER BUFFERS. X.4613 X.4270 To the best of my memory we have never had any report of a car with the body mounted… | ||
| Scan096 | Standardisation of chassis parts for the isolation of the scuttle from the dashboard to prevent booming and vibrations. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 714 (5 H) (S.J. 29), 12-10-21) G. 3057. COMPLETED 8.9.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE FROM DASHBOARD. Origin To avoid booming and vibrations being… | ||
| Scan097 | Two typed extracts from the Coachbuilders sub-committee meetings concerning scuttle separation and design schemes. | ||
| View original record | S/W. COPY. Hn12/MH25.6.23. RE. SCUTTLE SEPARATION. BY4/P13.6.23. I give you below an extract from the minutes of the Meeting of the Coachbuilders sub-committee, held on the 21st.inst. at which were… | ||
| Scan098 | Sectional view showing the proposed separation of the scuttle of the body from the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | [ "BONNET", "ALUMINIUM STRIP", "BONNET REST", "DASH BOARD", "5/16"", "SCUTTLE IRON", "BODY PANEL", "SCUTTLE FRAMING", "STEEL PLATE TO STRENGTHEN SCUTTLE", "CHANNEL TO RUN WATER AWAY", "SECTIONAL VIEW… | ||
| Scan099 | Methods to reduce engine heat in the passenger cabin. | ||
| View original record | CJ. BJ. PN. LHS. } FROM R. LORD WARGRAVE } MR. A. CLAREMONT. } c. to HS. EP. RG. HY. BY. RE. HEAT FROM ENGINE. I notice that CJ. mentions the desirability (if necessary) of spending money to reduce… | ||
| Scan100 | Methods for reducing under-bonnet air temperature and comparing the 40/50 and 20 HP car models. | ||
| View original record | -2- This third item is less effective than the two preceeding ones and probably it will be found to have a very little effect on the temperature of the air within the scuttle. (4) The fourth item is… | ||
| Scan101 | Standardisation of insulation between the dash and scuttle for the 20HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hs. c. W/S. (LHS) c. DA/Hy. c. Mr Booth. BY5-P19.9.23. 20HP CHASSIS. INSULATION BETWEEN DASH & SCUTTLE. X4613 In considering the question of bringing in the complete isolation of the dash from… | ||
| Scan102 | Insulation and stiffening between the dash and scuttle for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. Hs. X.4613 DA/EV1/M21.9.23. RE. 20 HP. INSULATION BETWEEN DASH & SCUTTLE. X.4613 We are quite in agreement with your remarks in memo. BY5/P19.9.23, re. the separation of… | ||
| Scan103 | Isolation of bodywork from the chassis to address a customer's complaint about vibrations. | ||
| View original record | X4613 HS. EV c. W/S HO. EP16/H21.9.23. re. Isolation of Bodywork from Chassis. We have recently been dealing with a 20-HP chassis belonging to an important customer, W. Duncan Tucker Esq., who has… | ||
| Scan104 | Query regarding whether Mr. Royce viewed the separation dashboard scheme on Lord Herbert Scott's car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Y4613 C2/05.10.23. When you were here last week with Mr.Royce, do you know whether Mr. Royce saw the separation dashboard scheme on Lord Herbert Scott's car? We had the car here for the… | ||
| Scan105 | Brief internal note confirming Mr. Royce did not examine Lord Herbert Scot's car in London. | ||
| View original record | X4613 W/S. C. from Hs. Hs3/LG8.10. 23. With reference to your C2/C5.10.23. Mr. Royce did not examine Lord Herbert Scot's car when I was with him in London. Hs. | ||
| Scan106 | The construction of an experimental landaulette body on stiffeners. | ||
| View original record | Y4613 To BY. from BA/EV. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. DA/EVL/M22.11.23. RE. EXPERIMENTAL LANDAULETTE ON STIFFENERS. X.4270 X.4613. We send herewith A.sch.1492 shewing the underframe complete, consisting of… | ||
| Scan107 | 20 HP body underframe suspension, dashboard construction, and modifications for the coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to LHS. c. to C. 4613 DA/EV1/MS.12.23. RE. 20 HP. BODY UNDERFRAME SUSPENSION. X.4613 X 4260 X.3730 X 4270 We send herewith N.sch.1491 shewing the construction… | ||
| Scan108 | On the results of tests for insulating the exhaust to reduce heat on the floorboards and under the scuttle. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. Da. c. to RG. BY. E. to E. oy X4613 Hs2/LG21.12.23 40/50 - HEAT ON FLOORBOARDS AND UNDER SCUTTLE. X4613 X849 We carried out a further series of tests of insulating the… | ||
| Scan109 | Tests to reduce heat on floorboards and under the scuttle of a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (EL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 819 REF: Hsl/LG11.12.23. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to RG. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to OY. 40/50 - HEAT ON FLOORBOARDS… | ||
| Scan110 | Modifications to reduce floor and scuttle temperature. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 819 REF: Hsl/LG11.12.23. of air which passes through which counts. In order to reduce the floor and scuttle temperature the… | ||
| Scan111 | Modifications to the undershield for mud protection and testing of cork covering for floorboards. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 819 REF: Hs1/LG11.12.23. the 40/50 is unnecessarily long as a protection from mud. We cut away the centre of the undershield… | ||
| Scan112 | Tests of a double dash air insulated dashboard following complaints of cold air in the driver's footwell. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 M) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H. D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 819 REF: Hs1/LG11.12.23. making further tests with the double dash air insulated dash-board. We believe the improvements we… | ||
| Scan113 | Test report comparing temperature readings inside a car under various insulation and modification conditions. | ||
| View original record | 11.12.23. CONDITION OF CAR. | CONDITION OF CAR. | Atmos-pheric temp. | Temp. of air at rear of Radiator. (A) | Temp.of air at pedal slots. (B) | Temp. of air under scuttle. (C) | Dash-board temp. (D)… | ||
| Scan114 | Graph plotting the relationship between top radiator water temperature and the air temperature at the rear of the fan. | ||
| View original record | TITLE: RELATION BETWEEN WATER TEMP. AND TEMP AT REAR OF FAN NOTES: WATER BROUGHT TO 100°C AT COMMENCEMENT OF TEST AND READINGS TAKEN AS TEMPERATURE FALLS No THERMOSTAT. No BAFFLE PLATES AIR TEMP… | ||
| Scan115 | Graphs detailing experiments to reduce floor-board temperature through various insulation and airflow modifications. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTS TO REDUCE FLOOR-BOARD TEMPERATURE. Graph A: RISE IN C° ABOVE ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE. STANDARD CONDITION. I PEDAL SLOTS FILLED IN. II AS IN I, FLYWHEEL GUARD AND UNDERSHIELD ALTERED. III… | ||
| Scan116 | Extract from a visit report discussing scuttle isolation for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X.4613 Extract from DA/EVL/M12.2.24 - VISIT TO SALES FEB. 8th. (8) SCUTTLE ISOLATION - 20 HP. It was agreed that the scheme used on 5.G.11. (FHR. all-weather) should be carried on with for immediate… | ||
| Scan117 | Excessive scuttle movement on the 40/50 chassis and the proposed remedy. | ||
| View original record | To LHS. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. c. to BY. X4613 Hs6/LG22. 2. 24. 40/50 CHASSIS. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We think that the scheme adopted on 5-G-11 chassis for steadying the front scuttle, is badly needed on… | ||
| Scan118 | Scuttle isolation schemes for 20 HP and 40/50 cars. | ||
| View original record | To LHS. from DA/EV. c. to BY. HS. 4613 DA/EV1/M25. 2. 24 40/50. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613. Re. Hs6/LG22. 2. 24., we also think that it would be a suggestion to try the scuttle isolation scheme… | ||
| Scan119 | Secret memorandum about isolating the 40/50 model scuttle and dash to reduce excessive movement. | ||
| View original record | X.4613. To LHS. from EV. SECRET. c. to LHS. EV2/24.5.24. RE. 40/50 SCUTTLE DASH ISOLATION. X.4613. We understand that you consider that on some case (40/50s), when the scuttle and dash are totally… | ||
| Scan120 | Alteration to reduce heat from the floorboards and under the scuttle on cars undergoing testing in France. | ||
| View original record | X4613 CJ. from Hs. Hs5/LG3. 7. 24. HEAT UNDER SCUTTLE. X4613 X815 The alteration for reducing the heat of the floor-boards and under the scuttle is incorporated on the cars running 10,000 miles in… | ||
| Scan121 | Extract discussing issues with the 40/50 carburetter control on the instrument board and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Extract from DA/EV4/M14. 7. 24. RE. VISIT TO SALES ON THE 10TH. INST. (5) 40/50 CARBURETTER CONTROL ON INSTRUMENT BOARD. E. 3430. X. 2768 X.4613 With the isolation scheme for the scuttle and… | ||
| Scan122 | Methods for isolating the scuttle and instrument board on 20 HP 'B' and 'D' type cars to prevent rattles. | ||
| View original record | X.4613 To R. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. LHS. BY. HS. E. EXTRACT FROM DA/EV4/M14. 7. 24. RE. VISIT TO SALES ON 10TH. INST. X.4613 - 20 HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613. It would appear that now we virtually… | ||
| Scan123 | Methods to standardise scuttle isolation on the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY & Hs. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. C. X4613 DA/EV2/M18.7.24. SCUTTLE ISOLATION ON 20 HP. CHASSIS. X.4613. X.4270. For two reasons we have been unable to standardise a method of scuttle isolation on… | ||
| Scan124 | Proposals and existing schemes for scuttle isolation on the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X. 4613 Da, c. Hs, Op-LMS, BY/C14/H. 22. 7. 24. 20 HP. CHASSIS. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. --------------------------------------- With reference to Da/Ev2/M. 18. 7. 24. the only information we have in… | ||
| Scan125 | Scuttle isolation schemes for the 20 HP and 40/40 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4613 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to GJ. BJ. LHS. Hs. DA/EV1/M14.8.24. RE SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613. X.4270. F.10312. We thank you for your BY1/H11824 and print of experimental data asked for in our… | ||
| Scan126 | Internal memorandum discussing the scuttle and dash isolation for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | 4613 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. DA/EV1/M.9.24. 20 HP. CHASSIS. SCUTTLE & DASH ISOLATION. X.4613 X.4270. We thank you for your BY9/H28.8.24. At the moment we certainly think that this should only be… | ||
| Scan127 | The accelerator pedal fouling the scuttle armature on the 40/50 HP chassis, proposing a wider dashboard as a solution. | ||
| View original record | X.4613. To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. DA/EV1/M1 2.9.24. 40/50 HP. RE. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We thank you for memo. BY/C5/H10.9.24. We believe that the foul between the accelerator pedal and the wooden… | ||
| Scan128 | Scuttle isolation for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to C. Hs. /4613 DA/EV2/M19.9.24. RE. 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613 X.4270 We thank you for your BY/C2/H16.9.24., and blue prints of F.53245 and F.71739. These… | ||
| Scan129 | Urgent request to send scuttle isolation parts for two 40/50 chassis to Barkers at Olaf Street. | ||
| View original record | X.4613. To Ey. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. C. DA/EV1/M25.9.24. 40/50. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613. Would you please send to Barkers at Olaf Street, two sets of bolts, washers, and rubber distance pieces, as… | ||
| Scan130 | Difficulty and proposed solutions for instrument board and scuttle isolation on the 20 HP car with a raked column. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Please replace your copy of this memo with the present one Secret. DA/EVG/LG.4.3.25. To L.Hs. from DA/EV. [Illegible] [Illegible] c. to Hs. ****************** RE 20 HP.INSTRUMENT BOARD AND… | ||
| Scan131 | Modifications to steering columns and dashboards for future car models, specifically project 'India'. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Contd:- This does not mean that we should stop Barkers from carrying on as at present, but it does mean that we cannot circularize coachbuilders to do likewise. In the very early future, most… | ||
| Scan132 | 'V' Series scuttle isolation scheme. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hs. Da. BY4/H. 24.3.25. "V" SERIES SCUTTLE ISOLATION. --------------------------- We would like to assure ourselves that something is being done either by us at Derby or Da/Ev in London, to… | ||
| Scan133 | Standardisation of the scuttle isolation scheme for 'V' series cars. | ||
| View original record | 4613 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. HS. S E C R E T. DA/EV2/M4.4.25. 'V' SERIES. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.8500 X.4613. Replying to your BY4/H24.3.25., we brought up the matter of standardising our scheme… | ||
| Scan134 | Secret memorandum discussing the standardization of 'V' series scuttle isolation and objections from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA/EV. S E C R E T. DA/EV1/M1.5.25. XL4683 'V' SERIES SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We have received the completed standardisation sheet for the scheme of isolation of the scuttle as shewn on… | ||
| Scan135 | Standardisation of scuttle isolation for the 20HP model. | ||
| View original record | TO EY. FROM DA/EV. Copy to - HS. X.4613 DA/EV1/M12.5.25. 20HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We thank you for your BY/C10/W5525. As you will see from previous memos. we are now attempting to standardise a total… | ||
| Scan136 | Standardisation proposal for scuttle and dash isolation on the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 LHG13 COMPLETED 3.6.25. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12/5/25. No. 1000. Drawing No. Sch.190. Part List Description of Parts. SCUTTLE AND DASH… | ||
| Scan137 | Standardisation sheet proposing a total isolation between the dashboard and body for the 'V' Series scuttle. | ||
| View original record | WW. 12.5.25. STANDARDISATION SHEET. 'V' SERIES SCUTTLE ISOLATION. A previous standardisation sheet has been circulated for the standardisation of a semi-flexible isolation between the scuttle and the… | ||
| Scan138 | Proposal for a standardised scheme for 20HP scuttle and dash isolation. | ||
| View original record | to Hs. [crossed out] from EV. X4613 EV1.11.6.25. RE 20HP SCUTTLE AND DASH ISOLATION. We feel that we should have some recognised scheme for the above which is suitable for immediate use with existing… | ||
| Scan139 | Scuttle and dash isolation for the 20 HP model, comparing experiences with one versus two instrument board brackets. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs11/LG15.6.25. X4613 To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to LHS. RE: 20 HP. SCUTTLE AND DASH ISOLATION. X4613 X4067 We are not in a… | ||
| Scan140 | Floorboards, hot air, and water ingress issues on chassis 8-EX. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/GWH. 4613 Hs/GWH1/LG29.10.25. RE. FLOORBOARDS ON CHASSIS 8-EX. 48500 Answering your EV.23.10.25. The floorboards have now been made to the N.sch.2001 design. We have not heard any… | ||
| Scan141 | Water leak complaint in the scuttle area after a sub-frame body was remounted. | ||
| View original record | to Hs from Ev. copy to [illegible] 44613 EV.2.30.10.25. RE MOUNTING OF SUB FRAME BODIES AT WORKS. With reference to the complaint that water entered the scuttle via the scuttle isolation we would… | ||
| Scan142 | Scuttle isolation and experimental steering column designs for the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hs. BY/C1/H. 9.1.26. 20 HP. CHASSIS. Scuttle Isolation. We should be glad if you would let us know the position of the stiffer "D" type steering-columns which have been instructed experimentally… | ||
| Scan143 | Inquiry regarding experiments on scuttle ventilation for 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X4613 S/W. (Hs) C/Hn2/HH30.1.26. Scuttle Ventilation. We believe that some time ago you conducted some experiments in connection with the ventilation of the front scuttles of both 20 H.P. and 40/50… | ||
| Scan144 | Querying the necessity of a standardisation sheet for an increase to the scuttle isolation gap. | ||
| View original record | VL4613 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hs1/LG9. 4. 26. STANDARDISATION SHEET. INCREASE OF SCUTTLE ISOLATION GAP FROM .312" to .375". X4613 X8500 In the ordinary way we should not consider that this modification… | ||
| Scan145 | Need for Sales signatures on a standardisation sheet for the scuttle isolation gap width. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. X4613 DA/EV1/M14.4.26. 40/50 - SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X. 4613 X. 8500 As the width of the isolation gap is a point which in our estimation might cause some controversy at Sales on the… | ||
| Scan146 | Requesting the urgent manufacture of a plate for scuttle reinforcement for testing on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. LHS. X4613 R5/M12. 7. 26. SCUTTLE REINFORCEMENT. X.5430 o X.4613 X.5500 DA/EV. is sending a drawing of a plate we want you to make as quickly as possible for reinforcing… | ||
| Scan147 | Use of stays for steering column support on 20 HP models with small columns and isolated scuttles. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to Hs. 20 HP. STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT. DA1/M15.7.26. With reference to BY/CGH5/H12.7.26., we have heard from LHS. and enclose a copy of his reply. We consider from our information… | ||
| Scan148 | Implementation of a self-supporting steering column for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | DA. from LHS. LHS7/EBN9.7.26. 20 HP. STEERING COLUMN+ In reply to your memo. DA1/M8.7.26 the C.S.C. are anxious to see the self-supporting column brought into use as soon as possible from a… | ||
| Scan149 | Proposal for the semi-isolation of the scuttle and instrument board on the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 46613 Hs. -- BY9/ BY9/H. 26.8.26. 20 H.P. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. I attach hereto the original note from West Wittering reference Bv1.14.8.26, also original memo Sg1/Bl. 23.8.26. This matter has been… | ||
| Scan150 | Problems with scuttle isolation on the 20 HP model and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | to BY/Cgh, from DA/EV. copy to L.H.S. 20 HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We thank you for your BY/Cgh15/G.11.8.26. re the above. Although the original instruction for the semi-isolated scuttle & dash still… | ||
| Scan151 | Design and implementation of a self-supporting steering column for the 20 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. S/W. BY. Sgl/BM/23.8.26. Re: 20 HP. Chassis Steering Columns. On the 8th July, LHS. had a memo from Da. saying that R. had designed a stay for the existing 20 HP. column to give it lateral and… | ||
| Scan152 | 20 HP scuttle isolation, discussing a proposed change to the steering column support. | ||
| View original record | 44613 To DA/EV; from Hs. c. to LHS. c. to BY. c. to SG. Hs4/LC30;8.26. 20 HP! SCUTTLE ISOLATION. It should be realised that if we do away with the bracket from the dashboard to the instrument board… | ||
| Scan153 | Scuttle isolation methods for the 20 HP model, comparing schemes from various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | to HS & EF from EV. Hs. 4463 Hs EV1/6.10.26. copy to H. BJ. SG. EHS. [STAMP: RECEIVED OCT 7 1926] SCUTTLE ISOLATION 20 HP The subject of your BY/Cgh/10/H.21.9.26. was discussed at the C.S.C. on… | ||
| Scan154 | Internal communication regarding a chassis and coachwork design issue and its standardisation. | ||
| View original record | EV/26.10.26. cont. to fit it to a Barker car, for the approval of the Sales Conference and the C.S.C. Alternatively a car could be sent down so fitted. The C.S.C. agreed that it would be unwise to… | ||
| Scan155 | Production of stays and a new steering column design for scuttle isolation on the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X. 4613 De/Ev. C. HS. BY/Cgh3/H. 28.10.26. SCUTTLE ISOLATION - 20 HP. -------------------------- With reference to Evl. 6.10.26. we are arranging for a set of stays to be produced for the present type… | ||
| Scan156 | The failure of the total isolation scheme for the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | W.S.C. e. Day/EV. c. Hs. YC4613 BY15/H. 27.5.27. ------------------- TOTAL ISOLATION OF 20 HP. CHASSIS. --------------------------------- We do not feel that the total isolation scheme can be looked… | ||
| Scan157 | The C.S.C. should take over the question of adopting total or semi scuttle isolation for the 20HP model. | ||
| View original record | TO C. FROM DA/EV. C. to -BY. HS. (4613) ORIGINAL SCUTTLE ISOLATION. (4613) Re. BY15/H27527., we suggest that the C. S. C. should take over the question of adopting total isolation, or semi-isolation,… | ||
| Scan158 | Coachbuilder complaints regarding the 'total isolation' scheme and considering a reversion to 'semi-isolation' for the instrument board and steering column. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED JUN 20 1927 Ba. Hs. My. X4613 BY4/H. 20.6.27. TOTAL ISOLATION. I attach hereto copy of Sg/Hn17/EDP.17.6.27. the object in submitting this issue to you at this stage is in order to arrive at a… | ||
| Scan159 | Reversion to semi-isolation for 20 HP chassis and further discussion on 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W Copy Sg/Hn17/EDI.17.6.27. TOTAL ISOLATION. ---------------- By26/H.3.7.27. with regard to the 20 HP.chassis, C. is writing you separately agreeing, on behalf of the C.S.C., to revert to the system… | ||
| Scan160 | Complaint about a shivering scuttle on vehicle 10-G3 and the proposed fitting of a damper. | ||
| View original record | X.4613 BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA1/M24.9.27. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. With reference to the body on 10-G3, the shivering of the scuttle was complained of by R. and he asked that a damper should be fitted… | ||
| Scan161 | Use of a friction damper for scuttle isolation on a Twenty Saloon car. | ||
| View original record | to W.M. (for the C.S.T.C.) from E.V. copy to W.H. (HS) Y4613 ORIGINAL DA/EV2.10.27. HS SCUTTLE ISOLATION. On 10.S.J., which is a Twenty Saloon with subframe mounting, we have had fitted between the… | ||
| Scan162 | Fitting of a 'Scuttle Isolation Damper' to an Open Trials car for testing. | ||
| View original record | HS. DA/EV X4613 HO12/EBN26.10.27 SCUTTLE ISOLATION Regarding memo. DA/EV/2.10.27 of which we had a copy, together with blue print N.Sch.2470 "Scuttle Isolation Damper 10-G-3" - Will you please note… | ||
| Scan163 | The colour scheme, fitting of a friction damper, and pre-delivery inspection of a car for Le Canadel. | ||
| View original record | HS from DA/EV X4613 DA/EV3/M27.10.27. RE. CAR FOR LE CANADEL. X.8892 X.8830 X.4613 We note that you have fixed up with R. concerning the grey and black colour scheme for 14-EX., and presume you will… | ||
| Scan164 | Proposal to add a second dashboard to improve isolation from noise and to reduce under-bonnet temperature. | ||
| View original record | Whr. London. X4613 C. to Hs. Derby. E.P. Derby. G.W.P. London. Hm. Derby. Re Dashboard Isolation and temperature and air pressure under bonnet. If we duplicated our dashboard, erecting a second one… | ||
| Scan165 | Body clearance, door design, and steering column attachment to prevent noise and heat transfer. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - good clearance could be allowed to prevent rubbing and squeaking, and unit No. 3 the remainder of the body to the rear. Any objection to cutting through of the body, as suggested, can be… | ||
| Scan166 | Personal letter discussing suggested modifications for the Australian market based on a report from a mission to Australia. | ||
| View original record | Whr. London. C. to Hc, Derby. Personal. I have received in confidence copy of report of the S.M.M.T. Mission to Australia, which was composed, you will remember, of Boyd-Carpenter, Hawkins and Fann… | ||
| Scan167 | Page discussing car body design, engine requirements, and strongly recommending British manufacturers adopt a 6-volt electrical system over a 12-volt system for better compatibility. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - absolutely essential and it is impossible to sell a car with a humpy looking scuttle; this latter part must be an extension of the lines of the bonnet gradually merging into the body dimensions.… | ||
| Scan168 | On scuttle isolation, detailing the practice of bolting the scuttle to the dash to reduce knocks. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hs/Rm Hm/NRC7/MW7.3.28. re SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We have, in quite a number of cases, found it necessary when dealing with closed body having the Scuttle entirely isolated from the dash, to couple… | ||
| Scan169 | Disadvantages of a suggested design, specifically regarding weight, space, and the problems of 'total isolation' in car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To Pt. from Hs/Rn. c. to EP. c. to CWB. c. to Hm. +4613 X4613 X8990 X758 Hs/Rn2/LG7.3.28. With reference to Ptl/FM18.1.28. We think your suggestion is interesting - its main disadvantages are :- (1)… | ||
| Scan170 | With a sketch discussing reported cracks in the body of the 15-EX car and exploring potential strengthening solutions. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. X4613 Hs/Rml/LG8.3.28. 15-EX CAR IN FRANCE. X4613 X8940B Further to our Hs/Rml/LG5.3.28. You will see that GWH. reported cracks as indicated in the attached sketch. We appreciate… | ||
| Scan171 | Instruction to demonstrate the purpose of the large stay from the steering box to the dash by removing it for a day. | ||
| View original record | To : Mr. Butler C/O PN. Paris Depot. X4613 X8940L (crossed out) Y4613 Hs/Rn4/LG9.3.28. We should like you to demonstrate to PN. that the large stay from the steering box to the dash is only necessary… | ||
| Scan172 | Issues of scuttle jellying and bonnet rattles, comparing total and semi-isolation methods. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rn. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA. BY. c. to Hm. CWB. c. to SG. C. c. to Ps. Pt. X4613 Hs/Rm2/LG12.3.28. SEMI ISOLATION. X4613 X7500 We are strongly opposed to total isolation. In our… | ||
| Scan173 | Use of semi-isolation versus total isolation for engine mounting and its effect on vibration. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- as when the dash and scuttle are flexibly coupled by means of a strip of rubber in compression and clearance bolts allowing a reasonable amount of damped movement. In our experience a… | ||
| Scan174 | Semi-isolation of the scuttle for the Phantom model and comparing alternative schemes. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. X4613 DAG/M26.3.28. SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. X.4613 X.7500 With reference to the std. sheet being sent through for this, it is not definitely stated what semi-isolation scheme it is… | ||
| Scan175 | Scheme for the semi-isolation of the steering column to avoid squeaks and improve rigidity. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rm. c. to HY. +4613 Hs/Rm2/LG27.3.28. SEMI-ISOLATION. +7+20 We send you a scheme for semi isolation which we have been using with success. We find that it is necessary to use rubber… | ||
| Scan176 | Blueprint detailing a semi-isolation bolt assembly using rubber bushes and washers. | ||
| View original record | SEMI ISOLATION 117 M.C. BOLT CENTRES AS ON F.4735. STRIP OF RUBBER RUNNING RIGHT ROUND TOP OF THE DASH IF AVAILABLE. OTHERWISE CONTINUOUS PIECES CUT TO FIT OFF CAR BUFFERS THESE ARE THE REQUIRED… | ||
| Scan177 | Use and testing of friction dampers to address scuttle and dashboard vibration issues on various car models. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. R. V4613 DA/EV1/M27.3.28. 12-EX SCUTTLE. X.7500 X.7430 X.4613 We are not convinced from what little we know about what happened on 15-EX that the friction damper between the… | ||
| Scan178 | Design considerations and alternatives for Phantom scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. [crossed out text] c. to LHS. SG. BY. 4613 DA/EV2/M20.4.28. RE. PHANTOM SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613 X.7500 X.7430 We note that a std. sheet for semi-isolation for Phantom is in… | ||
| Scan179 | The status of 50 car bodies to be built with semi-isolation and questioning the total isolation scheme. | ||
| View original record | To CMB. from Hs/Rn. c. to C. c. to DA. BY. [Handwritten: X4613] Hs/Rm2/LG4.6.28. BODIES. [Handwritten: X4613, X8830 (crossed out)] Some months ago it was agreed that 50 bodies or so should be put… | ||
| Scan180 | Standardisation of semi-isolated bodies for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4613. S/W...Hs/Rm c. to By. c. to DA. C2/C6.6.28 We have no trace of 50 bodies being put through with semi-isolation. All we know about this is that a standardisation sheet was sent round for the 20… | ||
| Scan181 | The semi-isolation of the scuttle on a Phantom chassis, referencing blueprint LF.1032 and the number of bolts required. | ||
| View original record | X4613 DA. C. Hs. PHANTOM CHASSIS - SEMI-ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. With further reference to BY/Cgh9/G.17.4.28. with which we sent you blueprint LF.1032 showing what was proposed for semi-isolation of the… | ||
| Scan182 | Decision on the semi-isolation of the scuttle for 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. +4613 BYE/G.12.6.28. RECEIVED 12 JUN 1928 SEMI-ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. ------------------------- Further to our BY4/G.9.6.28. we should be glad if some settlement could be arrived at in… | ||
| Scan183 | Proposed semi-isolation scheme for a Phantom scuttle and outlining objections to it. | ||
| View original record | to EV. HS. from EV. copy to W.D. ORIGINAL X4613 EV2/13.6.28. SEMI-ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. PHANTOM. We understand that the semi-isolation scheme which it is proposed to use consists of four rubber… | ||
| Scan184 | Proposed isolation scheme, the scuttle damper, and the demise of the Sports Car. | ||
| View original record | EV2/13.6.28. cont. If we are to have the proposed isolation scheme, we should be much better off with the present dash which is flexible than with the cast one which has rigidity and will crack. We… | ||
| Scan185 | Benefits of semi-isolation for the scuttle, referencing experimental tests and customer feedback. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rn. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to EY. Sg. c. to DA/EV. +4613 Hs/Rml/LG15.6.28. SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. X7500 X7830 With reference to Ev2/13.6.28. The reason we recommended semi… | ||
| Scan186 | Summary of experimental findings on the 14-EX scuttle damper, semi-isolation, and the impracticality of total isolation. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We think 14-EX was good with the scuttle damper but better with semi isolation. We agree that the continuous rubber strip must not be hard rubber. Summarising the position & We have tried… | ||
| Scan187 | Support of the steering column with a cast dash. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. +4613 DA1/M21.6.28. SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN WITH CAST DASH. 2 X. 7430 X. 7500 X. 4613 We thank you for your Hs/Rm5/LG18.6.28. It would appear from this that the use of 2 bolts only at… | ||
| Scan188 | Request to make a set of semi-isolation parts for the 12-EX car and hand them to GWH. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rn. +4613 Hs/Ru5/LG11.7.28. Will you please make a set of semi-isolation parts for 12-EX car, and hand them over to GWH. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan189 | Proposing design changes for the Phantom G.2.B series scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Hs. V4613 DA/EV1/M19.7.28. PHANTOM SCUTTLE ISOLATION. X.4613 G.2.B series. X.7500 We send herewith N.Sch.2659 shewing what we would propose for the scuttle isolation for… | ||
| Scan190 | Modifications for the scuttle isolation on the 12-G-4 India 3 chassis, involving a blueprint and the use of sponge rubber. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EV. c. to BY. y4613 EV1/20.7.28. SCUTTLE ISOLATION FOR 12-G-4 INDIA 3. X.4613 X.5500 We are enclosing herewith a blue print of the cast dash as fitted to 12-G-4 on which we have pencil marked… | ||
| Scan191 | The scuttle isolation for the 'India 3' model, discussing a drawing and a required reduction in the dashboard recess. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. Y4613 DA2/M21.7.28. INDIA 3. SCUTTLE ISOLATION ETC+ X.4613 X.5500 Herewith we send N.sch.2660 shewing the arrgt. of scuttle isolation for India 3., on the same lines as that… | ||
| Scan192 | Proposing alterations to cast type dash patterns and scuttle isolation for India and 40/50 HP chassis models. | ||
| View original record | X4613 BY/Cgh16/N23.7.28 EV. c. to HS. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. With reference to EV1/20.7.28, we propose to arrange for the patterns to be altered in accordance with N.Sch.2660 for the cast type dash to be… | ||
| Scan193 | Viability of a proposed Scuttle & Dash Isolation scheme and blueprint for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | DAIEV. X4613 P/S "WH" copy "Hs" Derby Ps6/RJ.3/8/28. 28 I have received the attached report from Mr. Golovine concerning the latest Scuttle & Dash Isolation scheme and blue Print F 54630 which you are… | ||
| Scan194 | Letter discussing two different designs for scuttle and dash isolation on Phantom and 20-HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY To: Ps MNG/JL.2/8/28. Re: Scuttle and Dash Isolation I have just received from London Blue print F 54650, modification F I0726, representing reinforced scuttle hoop recommended by Works. The… | ||
| Scan195 | Covering memo sending copies of other referenced documents. | ||
| View original record | Y4613 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hs/LG13.8.28. For your information, we send you herewith a copy of Ps6/RJ3.8.28 and MNG/JL2.8.28. Hs. | ||
| Scan196 | Proposed Scuttle & Dash Isolation scheme and its associated technical challenges. | ||
| View original record | c o p y. X4613 Ps6/RJ3. 8. 28 P/S "Whr". c. to Hs. Derby. X4613 X.8500 (crossed out) I have received the attached report from Mr. Golovine concerning the latest Scuttle & Dash isolation scheme and… | ||
| Scan197 | Recommendations for scuttle and dash isolation designs for different coachbuilders and chassis models. | ||
| View original record | COPY: To Ps. MNG/JL2. 8. 28. RE. SCUTTLE AND DASH ISOLATION. I have just received from London Blue print F.54650, modification F.10725 representing reinforced scuttle hoop recommended by Works. The… | ||
| Scan198 | To fit semi-isolation to car 16-EX. | ||
| View original record | X4613 To RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG13. 8. 8. 28. 16-EX CAR. Will you please fit semi isolation to this car to N.sch.2659 as detailed in BY/HEB10/M24.7.28. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan199 | Finishing a scuttle with cellulose paint and options for modifying the scuttle rail on a flexible Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to R. C. BY: +4613 DA/EV2/M20.8.28. 12-G-4. X.5770 X.583D X.4613 We understand that you intend to finish the scuttle black with cellulose. We are told by Barkers that this will not… | ||
| Scan200 | Modifications to the scuttle armature and removing the rib water collector for semi-isolation bolts. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Hs/Rn. X4613 Hs/Rml/LG24. 8.28. 12-G-4 - SEMI ISOLATION. As the scuttle armature of this car has been cut away it will be necessary to build it up in the places where the semi isolation… | ||
| Scan201 | Design modification for adding inserts to a scuttle armature assembly. | ||
| View original record | 12GIV ADD INSERTS TO SCUTTLE ARMATURE TO GET THE REQUIRED DEPTH AT THE POINTS WHERE THE BOLTS ARE INSERTED Drop bolt centre .100 to give room for larger rubber at A Rib removed & water collector fixed… | ||
| Scan202 | Standardisation document for a semi-isolation of scuttle scheme to prevent scuttle jellying and reduce column vibration. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) Mᶜ C. Lᵀᴰ COMPLETED 11.10.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE SCHEME. Origin. To prevent scuttle jellying and… | ||
| Scan203 | Record of agreement and remarks on the standardisation of coachwork features. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF COACHWORK FEATURES. SIGNATURE. DATE+ REMARKS. LORD HERBERT SCOTT FOR C.S.C. 4.5.28 Agreed - subject to cost being approved. Herbert Scott - signed. MR. EVERNDEN FOR LEADING… | ||
| Scan204 | On the standardisation of semi-isolation to prevent scuttle jellying and to support the steering column. | ||
| View original record | To JLE. from Hs/Rn. c. to C. c. to DA/EV. X4613 Hs/Rn8/LG3.1.29. X8430 Sometime ago we standardised semi isolation. The object of this was to prevent jellying of the scuttle and support the steering… | ||
| Scan205 | Semi-isolation scheme for scuttles and the distribution of related blueprints. | ||
| View original record | A4613 HS/Rm. Copy to C. Copy to DA/EV. LE2/H/7.1.29. SCUTTLE SEMI-ISOLATION With reference to your HS/RMS/LG/3129. I understand that the semi-isolation scheme for the scuttles will be coming through… | ||
| Scan206 | The delayed adoption of semi-isolation for the scuttle to address customer complaints of 'jellying'. | ||
| View original record | Y4613 To JLE. from Hs/Rm. c. to C. c. to DA/EV. Hs/Rm2/LG9.1.29. Y4613 SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. We are sorry to hear that the adoption of semi isolation has been delayed. As the Repair Dept.… | ||
| Scan207 | Semi-isolation scheme for the scuttle to address a 'jellying' issue on certain car chassis. | ||
| View original record | 44613 Hs/Rm. Copy to C. LE7/H/10.1.29. Semi-isolation scheme for scuttle. With reference to the above and your Hs/Rm2/LG/9.1.29. In future, should we test any cars prior to the Chassis No. on which… | ||
| Scan208 | Brief report on the initial implementation of 'Semi-isolation' on 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W X4613 C6/C16.1.29 Semi-Isolation. Hs/Rm8/LG3.1.29 -------- Semi-isolation only commenced on 40/50 h.p. chassis No. 77-WR, and on 20 h.p. chassis GFN-52 and there are very few cars completed yet.… | ||
| Scan209 | Modifications for the Phantom model's scuttle isolation, addressing issues with rubber plugs and clearances. | ||
| View original record | to Mr. [REDACTED]. from DA/EV. copy to HS. [REDACTED]. PHANTOM. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. N.S. It is reported that the coachbuilders find that the Holes for the rubber plugs in the scuttle armature come to… | ||
| Scan210 | Semi-isolation of the scuttle on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | HS. X4613 BY/Cgh2/G.18.2.29. F73430 40/50 HP. CHASSIS - SEMI-ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. We attach copy of HO6/BEN13.2.29. received from Sales in connection with the semi-isolation of scuttle and dash, as… | ||
| Scan211 | Design issues with print F.79578 concerning the semi-isolation of the scuttle from the dashboard on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. S/W. (BY). 40/50 HP. CHASSIS - PRINTS. Referring to print F.79578 'Semi-Isolation of Scuttle from Dashboard' our attention is drawn to the following :- 1/- The four holes in the dash near the… | ||
| Scan212 | Alterations to a drawing for the Phantom scuttle isolation, noting a serious change to the dash. | ||
| View original record | X9613 DA. c. W/S (HC) c. Hs. EY/Cgh4/N.1.3.29. PHANTOM SCUTTLE ISOLATION. ------------------------- With reference to EV2/18.2.29 and HO6/EBN13.2.29 our print F.79578 is of course based on what was… | ||
| Scan213 | Clarifying the semi-isolation scheme for chassis 32-OR Heath, for Crosbie & Dunn. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X4613 To Cx/RWC. from Hs/Rm. c. to BY/CGH. Hs/Rm2/LG17.6.29. RE. CHASSIS 32-OR HEATH FOR CROSBIE & DUNN S. COXHILL ESQ. With reference to the attached correspondence Messrs. Crosbie & Dunn have… | ||
| Scan214 | Revised subframe with a wider dash for the 20HPt scuttle isolation, model 14-G4. | ||
| View original record | BY. From DA/EV. COPY. X4613 DA/EV.1/M7.11.29. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. 20HPt SCUTTLE ISOLATION. REVISED SUBFRAME FOR 14-G4. + X.5380 X.4613 We send herewith N.sch.2981 shewing the scuttle isolation and… | ||
| Scan215 | Recommending the use of a harder rubber for semi isolation bushes and washers. | ||
| View original record | To Ey. From Hs/Rn. c. to Da. c. to EV. X4613 Hs/Rn.2/MJ.6.2.30. X7005 X4613 We think that the semi isolation rubbers, bushes etc., are made of material which is too soft. We attach a sample of rubber… | ||
| Scan216 | The sourcing of rubber bushes for semi-isolation between the dash and scuttle. | ||
| View original record | HS. X4613 BY/EM3/J.10.3.30. Semi Isolation between dash and scuttle. X4613 Y4050 Early in February you requested us to obtain the rubbers bushes etc. for the above in the same mixing of rubber as used… | ||
| Scan217 | Comparison of drawing dimensions versus actual dimensions for rubber bushes used for semi-isolation between the dash and scuttle. | ||
| View original record | BY. From Hs/AJL. HS/AJL.1/WJ.11.3.30. SEMI ISOLATION BETWEEN DASH AND SCUTTLE. With reference to HY/EMS/J10.3.30., we find that the rubber bushes etc., supplied by the Dunlop Co., in the same mixing… | ||
| Scan218 | Scuttle isolation for a 34.5 inch wide dash on a 20/25 HP model, specifically for a Park Ward Limousine. | ||
| View original record | X4613. To By. from EV. c. Sg. Hs. Ev2/26.4.30. X. 5830 X. 4613. SCUTTLE ISOLATION 34.5 in. wide DASH 20/25 HP. We send herewith N. Sch. 3092, shewing the revised scuttle isolation for the latest… | ||
| Scan219 | Modifications to the scuttle and dashboard subframe for a Phantom II experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X4613 To Ey. from EV. v. Sg. Hs. EW2/28.4.30. X.4613 X.7380 X.7260 SCUTTLE ISOLATION 38.500 DASH. PHANTOM II We send herewith N.Sch.3093, shewing the scuttle armature and the front end of the subframe… | ||
| Scan220 | Adjustments to the L.H. Bonnet isolation gap on a P.2. model. | ||
| View original record | XC4613 Hs. from Da/Ev. c. By. Oy. Da/Ev2/M14.5.30. X.7260 X.7772 X.46131 P.2. L.H. BONNET. When sending you our N.sch. 3096. we said that we thought the bonnet could not project more than .075 beyond… | ||
| Scan221 | Body mounting, subframe use, scuttle isolation, and recommendations for front and rear aprons. | ||
| View original record | X4613 EP. from Da/EV. c. Hs. E. LHS. c. C. Ry. Da/EV1/M24.5.30. X.7380 X.5380 X.7005 X.5005 X.4613 BODY MOUNTING ETC - EP7/H21.5.30. LHS. has given me a copy of the above memo. We were surprised to… | ||
| Scan222 | Using rubber mounts for the subframe and extending the exhaust pipe to improve smoothness and reduce fumes. | ||
| View original record | -2- portion of the car it must not be rigidly attached to the chassis frame but mounted on felt or rubber, and that it must have louvres in it to allow the exhaust fumes to pass out without being… | ||
| Scan223 | Various recommendations for an improved scuttle isolation system and coordinating with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hs. from Da/Ev. c. C. (for Sales) c. Ev. EP. Da/EV2/M19.8.30. SCUTTLE ISOLATION EP. has asked us from time to time to give definite recommendations with respect to an improved system of scuttle… | ||
| Scan224 | Extract from a report on tests of completed cars, discussing scuttle isolation schemes. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM :- X4613 BY.) FROM DA/EV. HS.) DA/EV1/426.6.30. c. to EP. JLE. REPORT ON TESTS OF X.7770. c. to C. E. COMPLETED CARS. X.5770. (4) Regarding the scuttle isolation we are still uncertain… | ||
| Scan225 | Unsatisfactory quality and failure of new hard rubber samples for dashboard isolation. | ||
| View original record | HS/RM A.J.L D4613. Mxl1/T30.6.30. re Dashboard Isolation We are now commencing to fit the new hard rubbers for the above. They do not appear to us to be satisfactory, and we are sending By. samples of… | ||
| Scan226 | The quality, hardness, and failure of dashboard isolation rubbers and bushes. | ||
| View original record | MX. From HS/AJL. c. to BY. Y4613 Hs/AJL.2/MJ.1.7.30. DASHBOARD ISOLATION RUBBERS. Referring to MXll/T30.6.30. We find that the new hard rubbers as issued for production are considerably harder than… | ||
| Scan227 | Issues with hard dashboard isolation rubbers for the Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | XU 613 from Mx. Mx3/T9.7.30. re Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Rubbers. We first suggested in memo Mx/McM20/T7.5.30 that the new rubbers we were receiving were too hard. Since then… | ||
| Scan228 | Stock levels and requirements for Dashboard Isolation Rubbers for the Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | By Hs/Rm Sdf Poms RECEIVED 9 JUL 1930 from Mx XU 613 Mx20/T9.7.30. re Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Rubbers. Further to our memo Mx3/T9.7.30 and to the conversation which McM had… | ||
| Scan229 | Arrangements for the supply of dashboard isolation rubbers and obtaining samples from approved suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Mr. (crossed out) c.Hs/RM. c.Sft. c.Roy. X46/3 BY/EM4/J.10.7.30. Dashboard Isolation Rubbers. --------------------------- With reference to your notes Mx3/T.9.7.30 and Mx20/T.9.7.30, we have to inform… | ||
| Scan230 | Instructions for installing rubber buffers for scuttle isolation on the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | X.4613. EXTRACT FROM :- DA/EV.1/M15.7.30. BY. HS. c. to C. Wor. c. to EP. JLE. X.7770. X.5770. (2) P.2. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We shall immediately be making a drawing and issuing instructions for the use… | ||
| Scan231 | Requesting an expedited supply of dashboard isolation rubbers for Phantom II & 20/25HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | c Hs/Rm from Mx. Mx10/T17.7.30. x'4615 U Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Rubbers. EY/EM4/J10.7.30. To enable us to keep going with supplies for production - pending the arrival of… | ||
| Scan232 | The hardness of scuttle isolation rubbers, requesting a complete set for testing. | ||
| View original record | x 4613 BY/EM. From Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.18.7.30. SCUTTLE ISOLATION RUBBERS. With reference to your By/EM1/J.16.7.30. the hardness of the sample rubbers submitted appears to be about correct. We cannot,… | ||
| Scan233 | Request to expedite supplies of hard type dashboard isolation rubbers for Phantom 11 & 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X4613 BY/EM. c. Hs/Rn. c. Sft. c. Roy. From Mx. Mx.8/T23.7.30. X.7500.T X.5500. X.4613. Re. Phantom 11 & 20/25 HP. Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Rubbers. BY/EM4/Jlo.7.30. Will you please… | ||
| Scan234 | Stock shortage of rubbers for dashboard isolation and requesting authority to despatch chassis without them. | ||
| View original record | X4613 By c Hs/Rn c Sft c Roy/AW c EP Mx/McM3/BIH5.8.30 re Dashboard Isolation. With reference to correspondence re above commencing Mx11/T30.6.30. We have now/no stock of rubbers except the… | ||
| Scan235 | Dashboard isolation, authorizing the delivery of a chassis without washers, which are to be sent later. | ||
| View original record | Y4613 BY3/G.6.8.30. Mx. c. EP. c. Sft. c. Hs/Rm. c. ROY/AW. ----------------- RE DASHBOARD ISOLATION. ----------------- Referring to Mx/McW3/BIH.5.8.30. I see no objection at all to deliver chassis… | ||
| Scan236 | The quality testing of Dunlop scuttle isolation rubbers, finding them variable and recommending Avon rubbers as a preferred replacement. | ||
| View original record | X 4613. To By. from Hs/AJL. c. MX. Hs/AJL12/AD13. 8.30. SCUTTLE ISOLATION RUBBERS. We have booked out of production stock, for the purpose of testing hardness, four Dunlop hard scuttle isolation… | ||
| Scan237 | Quality control test procedures and limits for scuttle isolation rubbers. | ||
| View original record | X.4613. To Bv. From Hs/AJL. c. Mx. Hs/AJL3/AD14.8.30. SCUTTLE ISOLATION RUBBERS. Further to Hs/AJL12/AD13.8.30, in order to ensure that the Avon rubbers supplied to us are in the same quality (EL.191)… | ||
| Scan238 | Supply and inspection of rubbers for the Phantom II & 20/25HP chassis dashboard isolation scheme. | ||
| View original record | X4613 Hx/Skm/A19.8.30. re Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Scheme Confirming our 'phone conversation of this morning - please note that since the receipt of your memo Hy3/G6.8.30, we… | ||
| Scan239 | Quality and replacement of dashboard isolation rubbers. | ||
| View original record | BY/EM. From Hs/AJL. c. to RoY/MS. X 4613. Hs/AJL.1/MJ. 23. 8. 30. DASHBOARD ISOLATION RUBBERS. In reply to By/EM.1/J22. 8. 30., we do not agree that we should be forced to accept replacements of the… | ||
| Scan240 | Print F.82854 and scuttle isolation schemes for the N. 2 series, specifically regarding clearance measurements. | ||
| View original record | X4613 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV2/M7.11.30. Copy to - HS. P. 2. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. N. 2. SERIES. We thank you for the print of F.82854. and your memo. BY/CGH5/G1130. This print appears now to fulfil the… | ||
| Scan241 | Scuttle isolation and bonnet clearance for the Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | To Da/Ev. From Hg/Rn. c. to By. r4613 Hg/Rm.5/MJ.11.11.30. PHANTOM II SCUTTLE ISOLATION. With reference to Da/EV2/M7.11.30. As far as our experience goes 1/2 is sufficient clearance between the back… | ||
| Scan242 | Design modifications for the scuttle isolation on the P. 2. N. Series and 25HP models. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. X4613 DA/EV5/M20.11.30. C. HS/RM. CX/HN. EP. C. JLE. CX/JG. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. P. 2. N. SERIES. We have seen the proposed print that you have sent with the modifications suggested by… | ||
| Scan243 | Modifications to the Phantom II Scuttle Isolation drawing. | ||
| View original record | Y4613 RECEIVED Hs/Rm 1930 NOV H3 BY/HEB10/M.24.11.30. PHANTOM II. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We herewith forward you print of:- F.82854 Scuttle and Dash Semi-Isolation. With reference to EV's remarks in… | ||
| Scan244 | Blueprint for the scuttle and dash semi-isolation for a Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | FS2854 SCUTTLE & DASH SEMI ISOLATION PHANTOM II SECTION C.C. FRAME F82918/S ALMOST SOLID RUBBER TUBE WRAPPED IN CLOTH & TACKED TO SCUTTLE RAIL. TO BE INSERTED AFTER THE BODY IS MOUNTED. FRONT SECTION… | ||
| Scan245 | Compression of rubber components for scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | Y4618 To BY. From Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.25.11.30. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. With reference to BY/HEB10/M.24.11.30., we quite agree with paragraph (2) of Da/Ev's/20.11.30. A compression of .050" on the rubber… | ||
| Scan246 | Controversy over fitting extra side rubbers to 25 HP cars and requesting further testing. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 84613. Hs/Rm. From EP. c. to Ltd. c. to G.W.H. EP.22/a 12.30. Re. 25 HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. There is at present a controversy as to whether we should fix the extra side rubbers in the 25 HP.… | ||
| Scan247 | Scuttle isolation drawings and rubber components for various car models. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. Y4613 DA/EV3/M11.12.30. Copy to HS/AJL. Copy to EP. Copy to CX/MN. Copy to JLE. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We all seem to have written a great deal on this subject, and in the end we are… | ||
| Scan248 | Testing and reporting on four buffers for the Phantom II Scuttle Isolation. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 84613 EP7/H12.1.31. re. Phantom II. Scuttle Isolation. I attach hereto memo. reference LE4/C5.1.31. I have received from Mr. Evans re above, together with the four buffers referred to. I shall be… | ||
| Scan249 | Supply and effectiveness of side rubber buffers for Phantom II scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 12 JAN 1931 Handwritten notes: Top left: I Buffers returned to stores EB Top center: 746B. when arrived send Exp Dept. Top right: to Customer for Ever...quest S/W. EP. LE4/C/5.1.31. EP… | ||
| Scan250 | Use of extra side rubbers for scuttle isolation on 25 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. [Text struck through] Hs/Rm. [/Text struck through] From EP. [Text struck through] c. to Lid. [/Text struck through] c. to G.W.H. EP.22/'s12.30. Re. 25 HP. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. There is at present… | ||