Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| X 604 Body-page001 | 1/16th scale designs for Wraith II bodies and comparing interior space with the 25/30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | HES KTO/F 604. E/EV.3/IBH.17.7.36. TO EST. [Stamped and struck through] Copy to Mr. Ha/Rs. HHH [Struck through].Hm/PD. Wraith II Bodies. We send herewith LeC.5181 and LeC.5182 showing 1/16th." scale… | ||
| X 604 Body-page002 | Comparison of dimensions for the Wraith II 'B' Steering Continental Touring Limousine against a 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | Wraith II 'B' Steering Continental Touring Limousine. LRO.5152 | DIMENSIONS. | 25/30 | Wraith II | Wraith II differs from 25/30 by | |---|---|---|---| | Radiator face to centre line of front wheels. |… | ||
| X 604 Body-page003 | Comparison of body interior dimensions for the Wraith II, P.III, and 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | Wraith II 'C' Steering Enclosed Limousine, Loc.S1B. Body Interior Comparisons. DIMENSION | P.III. | 25/30 | WRAITH II | Wraith II differs from 25/30 by -- | -- | -- | -- | -- Radiator face to centre… | ||
| X 604 Body-page004 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the construction of an experimental body for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. HH. 607 K044 E/Ev.1/MN. 26th. September,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Experimental Body - 240.6. Further to our E/Ev.2/MN.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page005 | Re-specification of coachwork for a Wraith II Enclosed Limousine, specifically regarding steering types. | ||
| View original record | SECRET V1044 To Hm. & Hs/Rm. E/Ev.2/W.1.10.36. Copy to E. Dr. Hs/PD. (604) Re Specification of Coachwork - Enclosed Limousine, 24.G.6 - Wraith II. We send herewith a copy of the specification for the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page006 | Specification of coachwork for an enclosed limousine, chassis 24.H.6. | ||
| View original record | E/Ev.S/MN.30.9.36. Specification of Coachwork for Enclosed Limousine, 24.H.6. Chassis. Chassis 24.H.6. For all particulars see drawings and instructions supplied. 'E' type steering. All fittings… | ||
| X 604 Body-page007 | Specifications for vehicle body components including panelling, wings, doors and glass. | ||
| View original record | -2- Panelling. Body to be panelled completely in aluminium SWG.16, to be quirked at the base and top of the screen pillar. Rear Wings. Rear wings carried entirely on the wheel arch (and attached by… | ||
| X 604 Body-page008 | Specifications for vehicle body and interior fittings including the roof, seats, and luggage carrier. | ||
| View original record | -3- E/EV.8/MN.30.9.36. Head. Sunshine roof of latest approved pattern to be fitted over the driving compartment. Cantrails to be panelled in steel under the aluminium panelling. Division. Rising… | ||
| X 604 Body-page009 | List of specifications for various vehicle components, including lamps, instrument board, wipers, and steps. | ||
| View original record | -4- E/EV.8/MN.30.9.36. ------------------ Tail Lamp, Number Plate, Etc. ----------------------------- Cornercroft combined number plate, stop lamp and rear lamp in position drawn on Lec.5267. Reverse… | ||
| X 604 Body-page010 | Specification sheet detailing the interior fittings of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -5- E/EV.8/WN.30.9.36. Interior Woodwork. Wood to choice. Solid type finishers to doors and quarter windows (not concealed fixings). Base of finishers to line up with screen capping and finisher on… | ||
| X 604 Body-page011 | Specification list for various vehicle fittings and accessories. | ||
| View original record | -6- E/EV.8/HN.30.9.36. Head Lamps. Lucas P.100 type with dipping deflectors. Supplied and fitted by RR.Ltd. Wing Lamps. Special design. Supplied and fitted by RR.Ltd. Outside Handles. To choice.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page012 | List of applicable drawings for a vehicle, including chassis, body, and scale models. | ||
| View original record | -7- List of Drawings Applicable. Lec.5289. 1/16th.scale 'E' steering Limousine with division. Lec.5164. Arrangement of Body Brackets and Step Irons. Lec.5144.) Lec.5143.) Full scale drawings of body… | ||
| X 604 Body-page013 | List of drawings for various front-end components including wings, apron, and bumper mounting. | ||
| View original record | -8- X/Ev.8/MN.30.9.36. Lec.5262. (Sheets 1 & 2). Front Wings. Lec.5279. Front Apron. N.Sch.4850. Frame Extension and Front Bumper Mounting. Lec.5202. Bonnet Rest Plate. Lec.5176.(2 sheets) Side Wheel… | ||
| X 604 Body-page014 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. with instructions for an Enclosed Limousine on Chassis 240.G. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Dr. Hm. Hs/Rm. Ps/FD. SECRET & CONFIDENTIAL 604 E/EV.2/MW. 9th. October,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine for Chassis… | ||
| X 604 Body-page015 | Instructions and referencing drawings for the construction of a vehicle mock-up. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/EV.2/W. 9.10.36. The front wings are shown on LdC.5262, Sheets 1 and 2. Should any other drawing such as LdC.5187, not agree with the wing shape shown on this front wing drawing LdC.5262, it is… | ||
| X 604 Body-page016 | Specifications for rear wheel arches, glass types, seats, and ash-trays for a car body. | ||
| View original record | -3- W/Ev.2/WN. 9.10.36. We also enclose herewith Lect.5307 - the rear wheel arch, sheets 1 and 2. We should be glad if you would arrange in the case of this car to have these arches made up for… | ||
| X 604 Body-page017 | Design details for a scuttle rail and driver visibility, also listing enclosed drawings. | ||
| View original record | -4- R/EV.2/MH. 9.10.36. 4) It is desired to use the scuttle rail arm of improved design thought out by our Mr.Evans, designed so that it could illuminate either side of the scuttle. We do not know… | ||
| X 604 Body-page018 | List of drawings for various vehicle body components and clearances. | ||
| View original record | -5- E/Ev.2/WH. 9.10.36. Lec.5279. Front Apron. Lec.5202. Bonnet Rest Angle and Face Plate. Lec.5267. Rear Bumper. Lec.5301. Rear Bumper Fixing. N.Sch.4850.Front Frame Extension, Bumper Mounting and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page019 | Design and supply of the Wraith II rear wheel arch, referencing drawing LeC.5307. | ||
| View original record | To M.V. Copy to E.H. Ha./Rm. H.R.C. Hs./P.D. Handwritten: X1984 604 E/Ev.1/MN.10.10.36. -------------------------- Wraith II Rear Wheel Arch. -------------------------- We send herewith LeC.5307… | ||
| X 604 Body-page020 | Wraith II body clearances for the rear axle and propeller shaft, referencing drawing LeC.5324. | ||
| View original record | To BY: Copy to Des. Hs/Hn. x+o+y 604 GRY E/Ev.7/AN.14.10.36. Wraith II Body Clearances of Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft. We send herewith LeC.5324 showing the coachwork clearances round the propeller… | ||
| X 604 Body-page021 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding specification criticisms for an Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Hn Mr. Rm. Mr. Hs/RD. X1064 604 R/Ev.4/MN. 14th. October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine - 240.G. Many thanks… | ||
| X 604 Body-page022 | Outlining decisions on various car body components and features, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- S/EV.4/MN. 14.10.36. 4) We note that you require to revert to rubber door stops in the place of Ferodo and note that you cannot now obtain the original grade of Ferodo from the makers. Our… | ||
| X 604 Body-page023 | Discussion of bodywork dimensions, windscreen design, and materials. | ||
| View original record | -3- approximately 1" of head room, and that the sunshine roof plus the rising division absorbs 2½" at the 3ft. line. We agree to the use of your standard extra seat which is when compressed 12" above… | ||
| X 604 Body-page024 | Feasibility and approval of fitting a triple-blade wiper to a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -4- R/EV.4/EH. 14.10.36. We agree that on examining the full sized drawing it would appear possible to use a Berkshire triple-blade wiper on this car, as you appear to have got approximately 3"… | ||
| X 604 Body-page025 | Sending of drawings for a Continental Touring Limousine on a Wraith II body. | ||
| View original record | File To RM. F.DODD. X1-947 I/Ev.3/MW.28.10.36. Copy to Desy Rm. 604 Re Wraith II Bodies. We send herewith Lec.5186 and Lec.5290 showing respectively a 1/2 scale and 1/16th. scale drawings of… | ||
| X 604 Body-page026 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the design of AC stone shields and a scuttle ventilator. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Dm, Rm, Hm/PD, Wn. X1044 604 E/Ev.1/SN. 2nd. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, 24.G.6. Very many thanks for your remarks concerning… | ||
| X 604 Body-page027 | Series of observations and requested changes for the Wraith II Bodies design, specifically LeC.5290. | ||
| View original record | 604 holed Rem/ko F.D000 File S/N. H.R. Mr. L. Da. Mr. Ev. Mr. C. End Hse. CX4/TRG.11.36. Wraith II Bodies. BYRV2/MMcB.10.36. We have now studied the design LeC.5290, and we should like to make the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page028 | Internal discussion on future car body designs, comparing Park Ward and Barker schemes and considering experimental options. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - the view that this body should in future be fitted with a division between the front and back seats, and therefore this should be provided for. In this car there is of course more room to have… | ||
| X 604 Body-page029 | Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss the position of frames being manufactured. | ||
| View original record | SPECIALISTS IN COMPLETE FACTORY BUILDINGS CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY & CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES, HIGH OFFICE & PRINCIPAL BRITISH & FOREIGN RAILWAYS. SIGNINGS… | ||
| X 604 Body-page030 | Summary of points raised during a visit to the supplier Rubery-Owen regarding frame construction. | ||
| View original record | 604 164/M Points Raised Arising from Visit to Messrs. Rubery-Owen, Darlaston, Staffs. - November 9th 1936. (A) Rubery-Owen require information regarding lightening holes in side members and cross… | ||
| X 604 Body-page031 | Correspondence to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. confirming approval of an enclosed limousine body design and providing further instructions. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Bn. Rm. Hsy/Pb. Webb 604 E/EV.3/HW. 9th. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, 24.S.6 - Enclosed Limousine. We confirm that we have… | ||
| X 604 Body-page032 | Requesting views on design proposals for Wraith II bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1094 604 S/W. Er. C. to Da. Ev. C. " Rm. Ov. " Hn. Cx5/KW18.11.36. WRAITH II BODIES Reference Cx4/KW6.11.36, we should be interested to have your views on the points raised in this memo, and also to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page033 | Design specifications and modifications for the Wraith II body. | ||
| View original record | To Cr. Copy to Mr. S. Rm. Hives handwritten: towing 604 E/Ev.2/MN.20.11.36. Wraith II Bodies. Ref: E/Ev.2/MN.28.10.36. We are sending you herewith a copy of the specification for the second Wraith… | ||
| X 604 Body-page034 | Seating arrangements and body design specifications for a Wraith II chassis 26.G.6 and a 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | -2- 4) The front seats will be made to slide giving a plus and minus 2" variation from the normal seating position quoted on our drawings. We do this on all bodies having sliding seats. In this matter… | ||
| X 604 Body-page035 | Specification of coachwork for a Continental Touring Limousine with Division, chassis No. 25.G.6. | ||
| View original record | E/EV.1/MN.20.11.36. Specification of Coachwork for 25.G.6. Continental Touring Limousine with Division. CHASSIS No. 25.G.6. For all particulars see drawings and instructions supplied. 'E' type… | ||
| X 604 Body-page036 | Specifications for various car body components and fittings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rear Wings of aluminium SWG.16 and carried entirely on the wheel arch, being attached by bolts. Front Wings to be made of aluminium SWG.16, mounted at the front end on our wing stay from the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page037 | List of specifications for various car components including luggage carrier, lighting, instrument board, steps, and indicators. | ||
| View original record | -3- Luggage. Rear flap in panel to fold down to form a luggage carrier. Flap to be held closed by Silent Travel type catch on each side operated by a central key. Dust exclusion in the compartment to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page038 | Specification sheet detailing interior and exterior fittings, including woodwork, lighting, and anti-noise treatment. | ||
| View original record | -4- Interior Woodwork. Wood to choice. Concealed type finishers to doors,and quarter windows, net with concealed finishers. Visors and Mirror. Two dark hard light sun visors and interior mirror of… | ||
| X 604 Body-page039 | List of applicable drawings for a vehicle build, including bumpers and mounting instructions. | ||
| View original record | -5- Bumpers. Front and rear supplied by R.R. to their drawings. Rear bumper brackets supplied by Coachbuilder. Finishing and Mounting Instructions. To Follow. ************************ List of Drawings… | ||
| X 604 Body-page040 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. commissioning the build of a Continental Touring Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E.De. Rm. Rs/JD. Hn. HPH 604 E/Ev.1/HN.21.11.36. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Limousine. 25.G.6. We send herewith… | ||
| X 604 Body-page041 | Letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the urgent progress and inspection of an Enclosed Limousine body, chassis 24.G.6. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. E. Dn. [Handwritten: Dept] [Handwritten: 604] E/Ev.4/MN. 24th. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine 24.G.6.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page042 | Letter regarding a Park Ward drawing for a modified rear tip on the Wraith II wheel arches. | ||
| View original record | LDG4 To HY. E/Ev.7/WN.27.11.36. Copy to Rm. RMG. JMO/MPS. De. 604 Re Wraith II Wheel Arches. We send herewith a Park Ward drawing No.PSDO.765 showing a modified rear tip to the wheel arch which they… | ||
| X 604 Body-page043 | Production schedule and deadlines for Wraith bodies with coachbuilder Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | H.P.S. { Please note F.DODD } Houty 604 Rm. from E. c. Sg. Hs. EV. E.5/HP.27.11.36. Wraith Bodies. Referring to your memo Rm.16/R.23.11.36, we understand from Park Ward's that working without overtime… | ||
| X 604 Body-page044 | Requesting arrangements for overtime costs to speed up the bodywork on a 24.0.6 Enclosed Limousine - Wraith II. | ||
| View original record | To HH. Copy to Mr. Er. Rm. 604 Re 24.0.6 Enclosed Limousine - Wraith II. **************************************** From the attached letter you will see that we have been forced to ask Messrs. Park… | ||
| X 604 Body-page045 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding overtime work to expedite the completion of a car body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr.Ba. Rm. Rm/FD. Hn. E/EV.1/MN. 27th. November,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London,N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 24 G.6. We thank you for your letter of 26th.inst.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page046 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding modifications and the urgent delivery of an Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | 1044 604 Copy to ES. Rm. Hm/PS. WH. E/Ev.9/IN. 27th. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine 24.C.6. We thank you for yours… | ||
| X 604 Body-page047 | Letter requesting information on coachwork delivery dates, with and without working overtime. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.9/MN. 27.11.36. We would be glad if you would give us information on the following points:- 1) If you complete the coachwork without working overtime, when will be the delivery date ? 2) If… | ||
| X 604 Body-page048 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. discussing specifications for a 25.G.6 Touring Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | 1074. Copy to Bw. Rm. Rw/FD. Hn. 607 E/Ev.S/MN. 27th. November, 1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 25.G.6 - Touring Limousine. We have received your… | ||
| X 604 Body-page049 | Short letter confirming progress on a full-size drawing. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.5/MN. 27.11.36. We are glad to hear that you are proceeding immediately with the full size drawing, and we would be glad if steady progress could be made with this body so that there will be… | ||
| X 604 Body-page050 | Finishing instructions for a 24.G.6. Enclosed Limousine (Wraith II), suggesting an all-black exterior and requesting interior colour suggestions. | ||
| View original record | To-HM. Copy to Sm. Rm. Hm/VD. Re 24.G.6. Enclosed Limousine - Wraith II. We ought to give Messrs.Park Ward & Co. the finishing instructions for the above car without delay, or we shall be held up for… | ||
| X 604 Body-page051 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding finishing details and handle options for an Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Der. Rm. Em/FS. 104G 604 E/Ev.2/MN. 4th. December,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London,N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine 24.G.6. We thank you for your… | ||
| X 604 Body-page052 | Interior material patterns and confirming the exterior colour for a Wraith II Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | To. Hn. Copy to Dm. Rm. Rhp/Eb. LOTT E/Ev.1/MN.4.12.36. 604 Re 24.G.6. Enclosed Limousine.Wraith II. Many thanks for your Rn.15/WK.3.12.36. We have received the patterns of leather, head cloth and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page053 | The exterior and interior color choices for a Wraith II limousine. | ||
| View original record | Rm Ev 1064 604 S/W.(Ev.) Copy to Dev. " " Rn. Liaison/Rm. Agree we go ahead with brown & black Rr Rm.15/MK.3.12.36. REC'D 15 DEC 1936 24-G-6, Enclosed Limousine - Wraith II. Your Ref:… | ||
| X 604 Body-page054 | Requesting proposed body designs for the Wraith model from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | H & G / B 604 S/W. E/Hv. c. to E. C. " Pr. C. " Ph. C. " Hm. Cx7/KE9.12.36. Bodies for Wraith. Reference E/Hv.2/20.11.36, as we are now engaged in ordering some more standard Saloons for the 25/30… | ||
| X 604 Body-page055 | Mock-up of a Wraith limousine and development plans for Bentley coachwork. | ||
| View original record | 106G 604 Sg. and Ws. c. Pn. Ev. Ps. Wv. E.3/HP.12.12.36. Wraith and Bentley Coachwork. This memo confirms that yesterday we saw the mock-up of the complete Wraith car fitted with the first body, which… | ||
| X 604 Body-page056 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. concerning the fitting of a Lucas windscreen wiper to a Continental Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to DK. Rm/Wet. Rn/FB. 7044 6 04 E/Ev.5/MN. 15th. December, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Limousine. 25.G.6. As… | ||
| X 604 Body-page057 | Secret memo regarding the supply and mounting of parts for Wraith II bodies. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Copy to BY. RMC. Dr. H.P. LOH B/Ev.5/MN.30.12.36. 604 SECRET. Re Wraith II Bodies. Wraith II bodies are provided with Floatex mounting. It is intended that the mounting parts should be supplied… | ||
| X 604 Body-page058 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. confirming material specifications and schedules for an Enclosed Limousine and a Continental Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E... DA. Rm. R.../PD. 1644. 604 SECRET ....... E/Ev.3/WN. 30th. December, 1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We wish to confirm our remarks to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page059 | Letter confirming a request for a 1/16th scale drawing of a Four-door, Four-light Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.3/HW. 30.12.36. 26.G.6. Four-door, Four-light Saloon. We confirm that you will supply us forthwith with a 1/16th. scale drawing of a proposal for a body of the above type based on the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page060 | Progress report on Wraith II coachwork being built by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 10HH 604 To-E. Copy to Mr. Rm. Mr. Hy/FD. E/Ev.1/MN.30.12.36 Re Wraith II Coachwork. ---------------------- We visited Messrs. Park Ward & Co. yesterday to see how the Wraith II coachwork was… | ||
| X 604 Body-page061 | General remarks on the design and materials for a four-door, four-light Saloon on the Wraith II chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- R/EV.1/MN.30.12.36. of a Four-door, four-light Saloon on the Wraith II chassis. When we receive this in the course of the next day or so it will form the basis on which to make our design, then we… | ||
| X 604 Body-page062 | Note about a delay in completing two Wraith III cars due to waiting for Aero Glass for the bumpers. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GRY. from E.V. Lobby 604 X Wraith The Bumpas front & Rear to the L.E.C. quoted were ordered by us for the first two Wraith III cars. 24.S.G. & 25.S.G. the former of which is being built up at the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page063 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing the paint and interior trim colour scheme for a Continental Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Rm. Mr. FD. Mr. -------------------- 1047 604 E/Ev.1/MN. 12th. January, 1937. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 25.G.6. Continental Touring… | ||
| X 604 Body-page064 | Telegram received by telephone regarding a collection on Friday. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RM 1061/604 Mayfair bldg. Time Received: 3.5 Date: 18/1/37 To: Evernden By: Sd from: London T 2.51 11 Message (crossed out): 24 CT twenty four G six… | ||
| X 604 Body-page065 | Request to arrange collection by lorry of a new 30 HP body with wings from Messrs Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/PD. c. to Mr.Barkworth. 604 Rm/PD.13/AP.13.1.37. Will you please arrange for a lorry to collect a new 30 HP. body with wings etc. from Messrs Park Ward, Willesden, on Friday morning the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page066 | Confirming arrangements to collect a new 30 HP body from Messrs Park Ward in Willesden. | ||
| View original record | 10644 604 Rm. o/o Mr.Borkworth. Hd/WW30/MW.14.1.37. Rm/PD13/AP.13.1.37. In accordance with your request we are arranging for a lorry to collect the new 30 HP. body with wings etc. from Messrs Park… | ||
| X 604 Body-page067 | Minor fitment issues with a Park Ward body on a Wraith 24-G-6 chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. LOFT 604 To E/EV from Rm/FD. RM/FD.9/M.1.2.37. Wraith 24-G-6. The fit of the Park Ward body on this chassis was excellent, and we have not much in the way of complaints. The following small… | ||
| X 604 Body-page068 | Quarter-scale drawing and production details for a Wraith II Enclosed Limousine with 'C' type steering. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To-EV. Copy to Mr. Rm. H.I. H.R. H.S.F. M.W. E/Ev.12/MN.2.37. 1044/604 Wraith II Enclosed Limousine 'C' Steering. We send herewith Lec.5185 showing a quarter-scale of an enclosed limousine on… | ||
| X 604 Body-page069 | Testing of Floatex body mounting on the Wraith chassis to assess tyre noise and rear axle shake. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 10/HP 604. Rm. c. Sg. Hs. Rm/Les. Rm/PD. Dn. SV. E.2/HP.8.2.37. Floatex Body Mounting on Wraith Chassis. We should like to have a test made for tyre noise on the Wraith as soon as time permits,… | ||
| X 604 Body-page070 | The centre of gravity of the rear axle as a factor in rear axle shake. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) the centre of gravity of the rear axle is an important factor in rear axle shake. This low position is imposed upon us by the wide frame. E. | ||
| X 604 Body-page071 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing fitting issues with an Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Rm. Hm/SB. 604. SECRET. 10549 E/EV.3/MN. 16th. February, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine - 24.G.6. We have fitted… | ||
| X 604 Body-page072 | Instructions to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. to proceed with the full-sized drawing of the third Wraith II Four-door Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604. To Hm. E/EV.2/WN.16.2.37. Copy to Dev Dm. Rm/PD. +o+4 Re Wraith II Four-door Saloon - 26.G.6. From the attached you will see that we have given Messrs. Park Ward & Co. instructions to go… | ||
| X 604 Body-page073 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the design of a Four-Door Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Er. Rm. Fm/PD. Hn. E/Ev.1/MN. 16th. February, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Four-Door Saloon - 26.G.6. We confirm that we left with… | ||
| X 604 Body-page074 | Letter requesting to expedite work on a drawing for an urgently needed body, which is page 2 of the full document. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/EV.1/MN. 16.2.37. As this body will be urgently needed we would be glad if you would let the work on the drawing go ahead as rapidly as possible. We have asked our Sales Dept. to issue the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page075 | Oversight in sending a steel ring for the petrol filler on a Wraith II Saloon to coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Rm. Copy to Rm/PD. HFS. E/Ev.1/WN.17.2.37. 104604 Re Four-door Saloon - Wraith II - 26.G.6. Through an oversight we omitted to send to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. the steel ring for welding into… | ||
| X 604 Body-page076 | Telegram regarding the arrival of Mr. Clark in Derby to adjust a division window. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Office Stamp: DERBY AU 4 31 Handwritten Ref: 604 Time of Receipt: PM 4 31 From: TS Origin: TSG 4.8 LONDON T 16 To: DODD ROYCAR DERBY Message: OUR MAN CLARK ARRIVING DERBY 11.10… | ||
| X 604 Body-page077 | Report confirming successful alterations to a division window lift and cover by Park Wards on car 24-G-6. | ||
| View original record | W/S Hn from Hm/YD FOYH/604 Hm/YDS/M.19.2.37. Re: 24-G-6. We are pleased to report that Park Wards have successfully carried out the alterations to the division window lift and cover, on the above car.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page078 | Chassis erection specifications for the Wraith II model, detailing Continental Touring Limousine and Four Door Saloon variants. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 7044 604 To Rm. from Ev. Copy to Da. H.H.G. S.V. H.I.F. Rmy FB. E/Ev.1/WN.22.2.37. Chassis Erection Specifications - Wraith II. 25.G.6. and 26.G.6. 25.G.6. Continental Touring Limousine.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page079 | Letter discussing the specification for a Wraith II Third Body - Four Door Saloon and requesting feedback on paintwork and leather. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1646 604 To Rm. and Hn. Copy to Dr. Ev/FDv E/Ev.2/MN.24.2.37. Re Wraith II Third Body - Four Door Saloon. We send herewith a copy of the specification for the third body for Wraith II, a Four… | ||
| X 604 Body-page080 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the specifications for a four-door saloon body on chassis 26.G.6. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Sh. Rm. Hm. Rem/Rem. CONFIDENTIAL. E/Ev.G/MSL 23rd. February,1937. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Four-door… | ||
| X 604 Body-page081 | Specification of Coachwork for a Four Door Saloon. | ||
| View original record | E/Ev.1/MN.24.2.37. Specification of Coachwork for Four Door Saloon, 26.G.6. CHASSIS Chassis 26.G.6. For all particulars see drawings and instructions supplied. 'E' type steering. All fittings… | ||
| X 604 Body-page082 | Specifications for car body components including wings, doors, screen, and sunshine roof. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rear Wings. Rear wings carried entirely on the wheel arch (attached by bolts) made of aluminium SHG.16. Stone Shields. Stone shields in aluminium SHG.16, bolted in position, to be fitted to both… | ||
| X 604 Body-page083 | Specifications for interior fittings including the division, seats, floors, luggage compartment, and tail lamp. | ||
| View original record | -3- Division. The design to provide for a rising division of Park Ward latest pattern, housed in the roof when not in position, but this should not be fitted to this body. Front Seats. Front seats of… | ||
| X 604 Body-page084 | Specification sheet for vehicle body components including the instrument board, screen wiper, and interior woodwork. | ||
| View original record | -4- Scuttle Attachment. Prints to follow later. Cater for Scuttle Isolation or Solid Attachment. Instrument Board. Plywood board with veneered face to design supplied. All extra switches of R.R.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page085 | Specification sheet detailing various interior and exterior vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -5- Visors and Mirror. Two concealed Beatonson roll visors and an interior mirror of plain mirrored glass, the latter to be submitted for approval. Interior Light. Central flush fitting interior… | ||
| X 604 Body-page086 | Specification sheet detailing features such as lamps, handles, tools, pockets, bumpers and weight limits for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | -6- Wing Lamps. Special design. Supplied and fitted by RR.Ltd. Outside Handles. To choice. Tools. Road tools - under bonnet. Remainder in rear luggage compartment. Wallet of a few spanners, pliers and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page087 | List of Drawings Applicable and already supplied. | ||
| View original record | -7- List of Drawings Applicable and already supplied. Lec.5183. 1/16th. scale 'K' steering Four Door Saloon. Lec.5472. 1/4 scale - Fig.1. Appearance of car. Lec.5164. Arrangement of Body Brackets and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page088 | List of drawings and parts including frame extension, side wheel carrier, and battery box. | ||
| View original record | -8- N.Sch.4850. Frame Extension and Front Bumper Mounting. Lec.5202. Bonnet Rest Plate. Lec.5176 (2 sheets) Side Wheel Carrier. Lec.5187. Front Wing Stay, Head Lamp and Horn Mounting. DW.185.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page089 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding fittings and wheels for a Continental Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Sm. Rm. Hsy/FD. ------------------------- 604. K/Ev.2/MN. 3rd. March, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 25.G.6 - Continental Touring… | ||
| X 604 Body-page090 | Letter discussing colour and feature suggestions for a Park Ward Saloon for car 26-G-6. | ||
| View original record | 604 Ex. at W. Copy to Rm. " " H. Dg. " " Sm/ED. Hn.16/MK.9.3.37. Park Ward Saloon for 26-G-6. Your Ref: E/Ev.2/MN.24.2.37. We suggest this car should be black with brown leather upholstery, or two… | ||
| X 604 Body-page091 | Suggestion for the placement of the scuttle rail light to illuminate other important switches. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hn.16/MK.9.3.37. (3) Scuttle rail light. We suggest the lamp should be so placed that it illuminates the switches controlling the reverse light, wiper, etc., and, moreover, that its switch be… | ||
| X 604 Body-page092 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the fitting of a bead to a four-door saloon body to mask irregularities. | ||
| View original record | SECRET ******* Copy to Ba., Rm., Re., FD., Hn. 604 E/Ev.1/MW. 9th. March, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Four-door Saloon - 26.G.6. We… | ||
| X 604 Body-page093 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding a new meeting to see the drawing of a four-door saloon and progress on a Bentley mock-up. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Rm. Rm/MD. 604. S/Ev.1/BN. 13th. March, 1937 Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Four-door Saloon - 26.G.6. The writer regrets being unable to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page094 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. confirming design details and changes for a four-door saloon body. | ||
| View original record | SECRET Copy to Dr. Rm. Hm. Hw/FD. 604 W/EV.3/IN. 17th. March, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Four-door Saloon for 26.G.6 We wish to confirm our… | ||
| X 604 Body-page095 | List of design specifications and modifications for a vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.3/WN. 17.3.37. No.3. The back light should have square corners at the top, and rounded at the bottom, the sides leaning-in in sympathy with the lean-in of the body sides. No.4. No dummy… | ||
| X 604 Body-page096 | Change of plan for the production of bodies for Wraith II and Wraith III chassis due to delays. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Mr. Ex. Copy to Mr. [Text crossed out] 604 W/Ev.5/WW.17.3.37 Re Bodies for Wraith III and Wraith II. *************************************** We have received and mounted an Enclosed… | ||
| X 604 Body-page097 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. requesting a replica Enclosed Limousine body for chassis 26.G.G. | ||
| View original record | SECRET Copy to Ba. Rn. Hn. Rm/FD. 604 E/Ev.A/MN. 17th. March, 1937. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine for Chassis 26.G.G. We confirm… | ||
| X 604 Body-page098 | Color schemes and driver's compartment illumination for experimental cars 26-G-6 and 27-G-6. | ||
| View original record | 604. Ev. at HQ Copy to Eng. " " Rm. " " Ex/Dev. " " Prod/Dev. " " Sales/Service Hn.10/MK.19.3.37. Finish of Experimental Cars, 26-G-6 and 27-G-6. Your Ref: E/Ev.G/MN.17.3.37. We appreciate your desire… | ||
| X 604 Body-page099 | The acquisition of 4 dashboard push-pull switches from Park Ward for an experimental body. | ||
| View original record | AR 604 To Roy. c. to G/JHH. Rm/FD.8/JH.24.3.37. Will you please obtain 4 dashboard push pull switches from Messrs. Park Ward, Willesden, for use on the Exptl. body on 25-0-WI. O/N.54127. Rm/F.Dodd. | ||
| X 604 Body-page100 | Agreeing to a body proposal for the third 'Wraith' experimental car and questioning a reference to 'Wraith II' and 'Wraith III'. | ||
| View original record | 604. SECRET. E/W. H/Ev. c. to De. c. " Rm. c. " Rm/TD. c. " Hmx Cx11/EW24.3.37. E/Evs/MM17.3.37. We agree to your proposal concerning the type of body that should go on to the third "Wraith"… | ||
| X 604 Body-page101 | Color scheme, interior materials, and sound treatment for experimental cars 26.G.6 and 27.G.6. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Mr. [REDACTED] Copy to Mr. Rm. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 604 E/EV.6/MM.31.3.37. ------------------------------------------------ Finish of Experimental Cars - 26.G.6 and 27.G.6.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page102 | Production of Wraith III chassis and clarifying the Wraith model series nomenclature. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604. To-Ext. Copy to Mr. Hiv. Mr. Rem. Day/DD. E/Ev.1/HN.1.4.37. Re Wraith III. Ref:- Cx.11/KL.24.3.37. We thank you for your Cx.11/KL.24.3.37. re the Enclosed Limousine 26.G.6. for the third… | ||
| X 604 Body-page103 | Request to have a front number plate cast. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. X 604. Rm/FD.18/JH.2.4.37. 25.G.6. RC.5007. Will you please have a front number plate cast to Rm/F.Dodd. | ||
| X 604 Body-page104 | Colour schemes and noise insulation upholstery for experimental cars 26-C-6 and 27-C-6. | ||
| View original record | 604. SECRET Sy/Hw (Sec) Copy to Gs. L. Hs. Bomb. Des. " " Hn. " " fm/PD. " " by/RB. " " ah/wt. Hn.13/MK.2.4.37. Finish of Experimental Cars, 26-C-6 and 27-C-6. Your Ref: E/Ev.6/HN.21.2.37. We note… | ||
| X 604 Body-page105 | Request to Cornercroft Ltd. for the registration number RC.5007, required for an interior number plate. | ||
| View original record | 604. Experimental Dept. Rm/PD.19/JH. 2nd. April, 1937. Messrs. Cornercroft Ltd., Ace Works, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry. Dear Sirs, Can you please supply us with the registration number RC.5007,… | ||
| X 604 Body-page106 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the specifications, paint, and trim for an Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. Hx. Bx. Rm/FD. 604 R/Ev.9/WN. 5th. April,1937. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine - 26.G.6.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page107 | The supply and fitting of bumpers, lamps, and other components for Wraith III bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Rm. Copy to Dr. Hm/Wot Hm/TD. 604 E/Ev.6/WN.6.4.37. Re Wraith III Bodies. ----------------- 25.G.6. We have instructed, a long while ago, a front and rear bumper for this car to be ordered… | ||
| X 604 Body-page108 | Specification for the coachwork of an Enclosed Limousine, model 26.G.6. | ||
| View original record | Specification of Coachwork for Enclosed Limousine, 26.G.6. CHASSIS. Chassis 26.G.6. For all particulars see drawings and instructions supplied. 'E' type steering. All fittings untarnishable. One spare… | ||
| X 604 Body-page109 | Passing a Four-door Saloon body to a different Wraith III chassis and sending Limousine coachwork specifications for criticism. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. and Hn. Copy to Dr. Ry/FD. 604. E/Ev.S/MN.6.4.37. As we have previously told you the Four-door Saloon which was for the first Wraith III chassis, 26.G.6, has been passed on for the second… | ||
| X 604 Body-page110 | Specifications for car body components including doors, windows, roof, and seating. | ||
| View original record | -2- Doors. Doors to be as thin as possible by using Bentley type Silent Travel locks. Front door hinged on centre pillar. Rear door on rear pillar, with outside hinges with lubricator. Rubber type top… | ||
| X 604 Body-page111 | Specifications for vehicle body components including seating, luggage, lighting, and fittings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rear Seat. Rear seat to be of maximum possible width. Cushions and squab to have spring cases with Laytex and padded overlay, and to compressed dimensions given. The rear cushion to have a… | ||
| X 604 Body-page112 | Specification sheet detailing the interior and exterior fittings for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -4- Back Light. Toughened Triplex 3/16ths.in. thick. Rear blind hand-operated from the driving seat. Companions. Built-in recessed companions of approved design and having ashtrays. Interior Woodwork.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page113 | List of specifications for coachwork components including lamps, handles, tools, pockets, bumpers and weight. | ||
| View original record | -5- Head Lamps. Lucas P.100 type with dipping deflectors. Supplied and fitted by R.R.Ltd. Wing Lamps. Special Design. - Supplied and fitted by R.R.Ltd. Outside Handles. - To choice. Tools. Road and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page114 | List of applicable drawings for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -6- List of Drawings Applicable. LeC.5289. 1/16th.scale 'E' steering Limousine with division. LeC.5164. Arrangement of body brackets and step irons. LeC.5143) Full scale drawings of body brackets and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page115 | Parts and modifications for Wraith III bodies, including bumpers, lamps, and heaters. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Mr. [REDACTED] Copy to Mr. Rm/Wst. Hmp/SD. E/Ev.6/MN.6.4.37. Handwritten: 604 Handwritten: Hden Handwritten: Pmu/SD Re Wraith III Bodies. --------------------- 25.G.6. We have instructed, a… | ||
| X 604 Body-page116 | The seats on a Continental Touring Limousine, 25.G.6, Wraith II, being hard and not to drawing. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Mr. Hr. Copy to Mr. Rm. Mr. PD. ------------------------ Re Continental Touring Limousine, 25.G.6, Wraith II. ----------------------------------------------------- We have examined the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page117 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. detailing difficulties in fitting a Continental Touring Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. Rm/PS. 604, E/Ev.11/MW. 8th. April, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Limousine 25.G.6. We have now mounted the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page118 | Issues with hard and air-bound rear seats and the arrangements being made to rectify and test them. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.11/MW. 8.4.37. With respect to the rear seat, the squab is hard and will not allow the passenger to get into it while the rear seat is hard and too high. Both front and rear cushions are… | ||
| X 604 Body-page119 | List of required modifications and points of attention for future Wraith bodies. | ||
| View original record | 604. To Ev. c. to E. c. to Ds. Wraith 25-G-VI. The following points have been noted, and require attention on future Wraith bodies. (1) On 25-G-VI the seating position is too high both in the front… | ||
| X 604 Body-page120 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding specifications for an Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | SECRET Copy to Mr. Hn. Rm. Ry/VD. 604 K/Ev.5/MN. 15th. April,1937. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London,N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine 26.C.6. With reference to the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page121 | Request to try a set of Lucas S.W.4. wipers instead of the standard Klaxon wiper on a 26-G-VI Body. | ||
| View original record | To E/Ev. 60thRm/FD.10/JH.28.4.37. Re 26-G-VI Body. Rather than fit the standard Klaxon windscreen wiper on the above car we should prefer to try a set of Lucas S.W.4. wipers. Will you please let the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page122 | Alternative Floatex Body Mounting schemes for the Wraith model, including test results. | ||
| View original record | RM/GBry. FDC 60H Floatex Body Mounting on Wraith. We have two alternative schemes of this mounting, the one tested on 25-G-6 was fitted up to F.W. 380 + F.W. 250. The car was run over the Osmaston… | ||
| X 604 Body-page123 | List detailing the status of six different coachwork bodies for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | GRL [handwritten] SECRET. 604 [handwritten] Rm. c. Sg. Ho. Hn. Da. EV. E.3/HP.13.5.37. Wraith Coachwork. --------------- The following gives the completed list of six bodies for the Wraith:- (1)… | ||
| X 604 Body-page124 | Secret memo confirming an order for two Wraith III bodies from Park Ward & Co. and bumpers from J.B. Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. [text struck through] W/Hives Mem from Ev. Copy to [text struck through] Dr. [text struck through] Rm. [text struck through] Hives 604 E/Ev.2/M.19.5.37. [diagonal line through text] Re: WRAITH… | ||
| X 604 Body-page125 | Visit to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding Wraith III coachwork delivery schedules and overtime costs. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604 | ||
| X 604 Body-page126 | Agreeing to an extra cost for experimental bodies, with a caution about previous experiences with overtime and delays. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To E. from Sg. [word struck through] re Experimental Bodies. Referring to B.6/HP.19.5.37 I am agreeable to the extra cost of £5 per body provided the Experimental Dept. confirm to you in… | ||
| X 604 Body-page127 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of windscreen wipers supplied by Messrs. Lucas. | ||
| View original record | 604 Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.16/JH. 21st May, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We have written to Messrs.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page128 | Letter to Lucas Ltd. requesting direct supply of two windscreen wipers to Messrs. Park Ward for experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | 604A Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.13/JH. May 21st. April, 1937. Messrs. Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Electrical Windscreen Wiper Section. Dear Sirs, Will… | ||
| X 604 Body-page129 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Lucas for two direct drive windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 604 Rm/VD.12/JH.21.5.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Lucas, Birmingham, for :- 2 Direct drive windscreen wipers complete. These will be supplied by Messrs.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page130 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming a request for Lucas to supply two screen wipers for two specific car bodies. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A.F. MCNEILL. W.M. PARK. C.W. WARD.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page131 | Delays to chassis modifications for experimental bodies No. 5 and 6. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 1021 604 Sg. from Rm. c. E. c. Hn. c. LV. Rm.12/AP.24.5.37 Re. Experimental Bodies. Replying to Sg.20/E.20.5.37. we have gone into the position of the chassis intended for bodies No.5. and 6.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page132 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. specifying paint and interior trim for a Continental Touring Limousine 28.G.6. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Hmr. Rm. FMY/TD. 604 E/SV.1/M. 28th May, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Continental Touring Limousine - 28.G.6. We send herewith a… | ||
| X 604 Body-page133 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. requesting revised delivery dates for two car bodies due to a cessation of overtime. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Sg-. W. Rm. Hmr. 604 B/EV.1/M. 1st June, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Bodies for 28.G.6. and 29.G.6.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page134 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the delivery and inspection of a four-door saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. Em. Hn/Sh. L04 H/Ev.S/M. 1st June, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, It will be recalled that during the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page135 | Delay in stopping overtime at Park Ward for work on experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | Rm 604? or 1021 To Hv. from Sg. re Experimental Bodies. Sg5/E2.6.37 Copy to Hs.H.Rn.Hn. Referring to your letter to Park Ward's of June 1st, in view of Sg20/H20.5.37 and Rn.12/AP.24.5.37 I am… | ||
| X 604 Body-page136 | Progress and potential delays of experimental bodies from Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604 ? To Sg. from E/Ev. Copy to Mr. H. Pm. Hives E/Ev.2/M.3.6.37. Re: Experimental Bodies. SgS/E.2.6.37. We visited Park Ward's on Friday, May 14th, and instructed the bodies for 28-G-6 and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page137 | Request for permission for a lorry to collect a new 25/30 HP body from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to Mr. Barksworth. 604 Rm/FD.10/JH.7.6.37. Will you please give your permission for the lorry to collect a new 25/30 H.P. body complete with wings etc. from Messrs. Park Ward & Co.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page138 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding delivery dates for references 28.G.6 and 29.G.6. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Des. Rm. Marr R.W. (Returned for Ew for filing) E/Bv.1/M. 604 14th June, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 28.G.6. and 29.G.6. We thank… | ||
| X 604 Body-page139 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing issues with chassis mounting and body modifications. | ||
| View original record | C. to By. Rm. Ds. Rm/FD. 604. 16th.September 1937. Da/Ev.11/N. SECRET & CONFIDENTIAL. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Wide Frame 25/30 HP. - G-6… | ||
| X 604 Body-page140 | Page 2 of a report, noting an issue with the front seats being too low and not sliding forward sufficiently. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) The front seats were too low, and would not slide sufficiently far forward. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CAR PROJECT OFFICE. | ||
| X 604 Body-page141 | Coachwork arrangements for the first two of six new Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 604 Rm at W. -De/Ev. HnS/RH.28.10.37. Bodies for Wraith: With reference to the question of coachwork for the six Wraith Chassis now being built, please note as follows:- (1) For the first… | ||
| X 604 Body-page142 | Production and readiness of Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | Secret. Rm. Ev. 604 re WRAITH. I attach hereto copy of memo received from Hn. re bodies for the above. GRY - Write Hn and point out that there will be three Chassis ready by the end of Jan as two will… | ||
| X 604 Body-page143 | Secret copy of a memo regarding the arrangement of bodies for six Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | Secret. Copy. Hn18/AH.2.11.37. By. at W. W R A I T H . Sg. has instructed us to arrange for bodies to be prepared for the six Wraith chassis now to be built. For the first two chassis, which we… | ||
| X 604 Body-page144 | Secret memo regarding Wraith III body designs, scale drawings, and modifications for the dummy chassis. | ||
| View original record | Secret. To Hm. from Ev. c. to By. Hm. De. Rmy PD. 604 De/Ev.3/N.16.11.37 Re: Wraith III Bodies. -------------------- General. In order that you may be aware of what body designs exist for Wraith III,… | ||
| X 604 Body-page145 | Body and chassis specifications and modifications for Wraith model 29-G-VI. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ds/Ev.3/N.16.11.37 Cont'd. Wraith Bodies - 29-G-VI. We understand that you are taking the Enclosed Limousine allocated originally for 29-G-VI. and that a new Continental Touring Limousine is being… | ||
| X 604 Body-page146 | Query regarding the potential inclusion of a heater or radio and the need for design finalisation on the chassis. | ||
| View original record | 3. Da/Ev.3/N.16.11.37 Cont'd. ----------------------- If you decide to include a heater or a radio on any of your six cars, we would like to know as the writer does not know whether a scheme for the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page147 | List of Wraith III Body Designs at 1/16 scale, detailing five different types. | ||
| View original record | Wraith III Body Designs. 1/16 scale. ------------------------ (1) Enclosed Limousine 'C' type Steering - LeC.5181 (not made). (2) Enclosed Limousine 'E' type Steering - LeC.5289 - 24-G-VI. and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page148 | Letter detailing modifications to the dummy chassis of the Wide Frame 25/30 HP | ||
| View original record | C Rr 15th.November 1937. De/Ev.20/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame 25/30 H.P. Certain modifications to the dummy chassis… | ||
| X 604 Body-page149 | Specifications and modification notes for an Enclosed Limousine body, covering exhaust, wheels, wings, bonnet, and floorboards. | ||
| View original record | -2- Exhaust System. The attachment of the exhaust system comes very close to the body at the tail, and at the centre foot-wells, see LeC.5752 herewith. Provision must be made to enable the suspension… | ||
| X 604 Body-page150 | Specifications for a new Continental Touring Limousine body, referencing a previous model. | ||
| View original record | -3- New Body for 29-G-VI - Continental Touring Limousine LeC.5290. This body should be a replica of 28-G-VI, and have E/Ev.1/MN.28.11.36 as a basic specification, with all modifications thereto, as… | ||
| X 604 Body-page151 | Modifications to the rear wheel arches for the Wraith III coachwork. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD 607 ST/BS. C. Rm. ---------- DA/10/G.16.11.37. WRAITH III - COACHWORK. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- P.CD.223 Rear Wheel Arches. The new wheel arches are necessary due to the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page152 | Secret memo discussing Wraith III bodies, including experimental versions, production chassis, and potential accessories. | ||
| View original record | Secret 604 copy to.. " " Ex at W. (crossed out) " " Ty " " Rs " " Ds " " Ss/FD (crossed out) HnS/AH.17.11.37. -------- WRAITH III BODIES D6/Ev.3/W.16.11.37. ---------- Thanks for your set of drawings… | ||
| X 604 Body-page153 | Ordering of various body styles for the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. S/W. Her Sc. to Em. Sc. to Da. Sc. to EV. Cx15/KW22.11.37. Bodies for Wraith. The time is now approaching when we should definitely order the bodies for the 5th and 6th Wraith chassis. For the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page154 | Water leaks through every windscreen on Wraith bodies, regardless of whether the screen is fixed or not. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Rm/FD. x 604. Rm/FD.11/MH.24.11.37. WRAITH BODIES. Will you please point out to Park Wards when next you visit them that we have had water leaks through every windscreen on the Wraith… | ||
| X 604 Body-page155 | Secret memo requesting a reply concerning the type of body for Wraith No.6. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. C. to Rm. o/c to Ba. o/c to Ev. SECRET. 604 Cx8/KN27.11.37. Bodies for Wraith. Can you now please let me have a reply to Cx15/KN22.11.37 with your views on the type of body for No.6. Cx. | ||
| X 604 Body-page156 | Body design suggestions for the Wraith model, referencing chassis performance and coupe preferences. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604 Ha. from Rm. Rm10/R.2.12.37. BODIES FOR WRAITH. With reference to the attached note, we have no comments to make about the suggested 5th chassis, except that we shall not expect Sales to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page157 | Confirming a telephone conversation about selecting a Coupe body for the 6th Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604 S/W. -> Rm. c. to Hs. c. " Da. c. " Ev. Cx2/W/9.12.37. Bodies for Wraith. With reference to our conversation on the telephone in the early part of this week, you were going to write… | ||
| X 604 Body-page158 | Brief covering memo regarding bodies for the Wraith model, attaching a separate note. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604. E/S. Cx. from Hm. Hm4/R.10.12.37. BODIES FOR WRAITH. CX2/KS9.12.37. I attach copy of my note to Hs., as promised. Hm. | ||
| X 604 Body-page159 | Cost and effectiveness of different body mountings for the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/Les. c. Rm. Rm/Les.4/MH.15.12.37. top WRAITH BODY MOUNTING. The flotex body mounting on Wraith cost £2 per chassis more than the Ph.III type of rubbers. It is important that 26.G.VI… | ||
| X 604 Body-page160 | Request to remove floatex brackets and fit plain brackets to test Phantom III rubbers on the body side. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/PD. c. Rm/Wym. Handwritten: 604 Rm/PD.3/WH.17.12.37. 26.9.6. With the exception of the four body brackets in the wheel arch, will you please have all the other brackets containing… | ||
| X 604 Body-page161 | Supply and fitting of tools, spares and various components for the first six production Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | For FILE 604 Secret. Complete set of tools sent to Park Ward. on loan Pm/CD. Rm. By Dr. BY/Mth. BY/HBB. BY/HD. Hn. Da/Ev.1/N.20.12.37. Re: First Six Production Wraith III Chassis We have been asked by… | ||
| X 604 Body-page162 | Supply of a rear bumper and centre lamp. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.1/N.20.12.37 Cont'd. The rear bumper we presume will be supplied by Sales as it is a Coachbuilders fitment. With respect to the centre lamp, we shall ask Sales to let us know what lamp they… | ||
| X 604 Body-page163 | Despatch of a complete set of tools to Messrs. Park Wards for fitting into new 30 HP bodies. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. from Rm/PD. c. Ev. 604 Rm/PD.10/MH.23.12.37. We have despatched to-day a complete set of tools to Messrs. Park Wards for fitting into the new 30 H.P. bodies. Attached is list of tools.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page164 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the dispatch of a tool kit for new 30 HP bodies. | ||
| View original record | 604 Rm/Wym.9/MR. 23rd, December 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to-day for your… | ||
| X 604 Body-page165 | List of tools and spares despatched to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. London. | ||
| View original record | TOOLS AND SPARES DESPATCHED TO MESSRS. PARK WARD & CO LTD. LONDON. Piece. No. Description. F.61016 Jaw Spanner 1. F.61015 " " 1. F.6372 " " 1. F.9799 " " 1. F.9881 " " 1. F.6392 " " 1. FB.2055 Box… | ||
| X 604 Body-page166 | The despatch of a complete set of tools to Messrs. Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | To Mts. from Rm/ED. c. D/BP. 8 60H? Rm/FD.11/MH.23.12.37. We are sending into the stores a complete set of tools, see attached list. Will you please despatch these to Messrs. Park Wards addressed for… | ||
| X 604 Body-page167 | Lack of an invoice from P.W. for assistance with mounting the 1st Wraith body. | ||
| View original record | File To Rm. from Rm/FD. 604 23rd. November 1937. RE 1st. WRAITH BODY MOUNTING. No account was received from P.W. for the assistance rendered by their man in mounting the body. It is presumed that this… | ||
| X 604 Body-page168 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding the manufacture of anti-vibration mountings and issues with pierced flange holes. | ||
| View original record | Heath Bodies 604? DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE V. A. TERRY STRONG T. A. V. S. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD… | ||
| X 604 Body-page169 | Request to despatch two front wings to Messrs. Park Ward in Willesden, London. | ||
| View original record | STORES. c. to D/BP. 604 Rm/FD.1/JH.3.1.38. Will you please despatch to Messrs. Park Ward, 473 High Street, Willesden, London.N.W.10. 2 front wings. These will be returned within a few days. O/N.52435.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page170 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. discussing issues with experimental bushes and rig test results. | ||
| View original record | Wraith Bodie 604? Rm/Les.9/MH. 6th. January 1938. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jelly. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter… | ||
| X 604 Body-page171 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a Wide Frame Touring Limousine for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | C. Rm. C. Rm/FD. XXXX 2424 BOH 8th.January 1938. Da/Ev.4/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Wide Frame Touring Limousine. 15/30 HP. We acknowledge… | ||
| X 604 Body-page172 | Collection of car bodies from Park Ward, with notes on parts and body dimensions. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 604 S Rm/FD.14/JH.20.1.38. Arrangements have been made for our lorry to collect both the Grey and Green bodies from Park Ward today the 20th and 27th respectively. Messrs. Park Ward have… | ||
| X 604 Body-page173 | Secret memo discussing a loss of interior body space on a Wraith model due to a battery modification, comparing it to the Phoenix model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET Rm 604 To W., from Sg. Copy to Hs.Rn. Ev.Mr. re Wraith. Sg5/E21.1.38 You will remember showing me at Derby the close-coupled body and the amount of room inside when we were discussing bodies… | ||
| X 604 Body-page174 | History of battery selection and its impact on the design of the Wraith body. | ||
| View original record | S.H. [redacted] G. Hm. [redacted] C. [redacted] [redacted] BY.23/G.26.1.38. WRAITH BODY. 604 With reference to Sg.5/E.21.1.38. I have gone thoroughly into this matter and find that the facts of the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page175 | Vehicle modifications, including adopting a Phantom III axle on the Wraith, battery placement, and changes to ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.23/G.26.1.38. stands today, I find that the adoption of Phan.lll. axle for the Wraith in place of the original Wraith axle lifted the vehicle a sufficient amount to enable us to use what is… | ||
| X 604 Body-page176 | Request to arrange for a lorry to collect a 30.HP. new body and wings from Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/FD. 604? Rm/FD.6/AP.28.1.38 Will you please arrange for the Lorry to collect a 30.HP. new body and wings from Messrs.Park Ward on Thursday, Feb.3rd., Rm/FD. | ||
| X 604 Body-page177 | Letter concerning the final chassis prints for the Wraith lll model, including a sample of the frame side member. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 604. DA/EV.7/G.12.2.38. WRAITH lll. CHASSIS PRINTS. As promised to you on the telephone, we are now able to send a sample of the Wraith lll complete, and final chassis print F.CD.479. You will… | ||
| X 604 Body-page178 | Secret internal memo regarding the logistics and storage arrangements for the first six Wraith III production car bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. H.H. E.W.H. O.L. C.Bm/WD 604. DA/EV.BO/G.16.2.38. RE: BODIES FOR FIRST SIX WRAITH 111 PRODUCTION CHASSIS. We understand that it is intended only to build up the first two of the above chassis… | ||
| X 604 Body-page179 | Confirming no modifications are needed for two Wraith III chassis prints and requesting copies for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | Copy to L S F M Ev at S. [Struck through] BY [Struck through] Rm Hn/AH.16.2.38. WRAITH III Chassis Prints. 604 DA/Ev.7/C.12.2.38. We have studied the two prints F.WD.472 and FW.1260 and can suggest no… | ||
| X 604 Body-page180 | Directive to mount two bodies on six experimental Wraith chassis and store the remainder at the Coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | Rem. ~~De/Sv.~~ ~~Rem/FD.~~ BY.8/N.17.2.38 Wraith - Bodies. 604 Kindly note it has been agreed we only require to mount two of the bodies for the six experimental Production Chassis, for the time… | ||
| X 604 Body-page181 | Cover letter for a Wraith III coachwork chassis print, noting the requirement for an additional scuttle isolation drawing. | ||
| View original record | C. Rm. DA.8/G.17.2.38. WRAITH III. COACHWORK. 604 scheme :- Please receive herewith the following F.CD.479 Wide Frame 25/30 HP. Chassis Print. The above drawing shews the particulars necessary to… | ||
| X 604 Body-page182 | Arranging the storage of four bodies for the first six Wraith III production chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copies to Ev Bt W [Struck through] BX Rm FD [Struck through] 604 Hn9/AH.17.2.38. BODIES FOR FIRST SIX WRAITH III PRODUCTION CHASSIS DA/Ev.SO/G.18.2.38. In view of what you write we have arranged with… | ||
| X 604 Body-page183 | Proposing a visit to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. to arrange a meeting. | ||
| View original record | To Hn.. from Ev. c. to Hy. (crossed out) c. to Rm. Handwritten note: 604? De/Ev.16/N.22.2.38. I propose going to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. on Thursday morning next, and will ring you as soon as I… | ||
| X 604 Body-page184 | To Park Ward & Co. confirming a meeting arrangement for the following day. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Ev at W. St. Rn. Hn1/AH.22.2.38. Park Ward & Co., Da/Ev.16/W.22.2.38. I note you will be at their works to-morrow and will telephone me on your arrival. As far as I can see at present I shall… | ||
| X 604 Body-page185 | Comparison table of body interior dimensions for the P.III, 25/30, and Wraith II models. | ||
| View original record | Wraith II 'C' Steering Enclosed Limousine, Lat.St.Bl. Body Interior Comparisons. DIMENSION. P.III. 25/30 WRAITH II Wraith II differs from 25/30 by Radiator face to centre line of front wheels. 7.000… | ||
| X 604 Body-page186 | Correcting an error in the body numbers list for two specific Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 604 W/S - Hn. Rm/PD.10/JH.4.3.38. BODIES ON WRAITH CHASSIS. We regret the error in our body numbers list for the Wraith chassis, it should read - Chassis No.WXA.2. .......... 4400 Chassis No.7.E.V.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page187 | Scheme for front-end mud excluders on the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | SS/DEV C. Rn. See Des/DEV 604. DA.19/G.8.3.38. STD WRAITH III. BONNET REST PLATES. [illegible signature]/STD Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.526 Mud Excluders at Front End. To… | ||
| X 604 Body-page188 | List of jobs and added expenses for mounting Body No.44000 to production chassis WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. 604. Rm/FD.8/JH.24.3.38. re Body No.44000 fitted to the second production chassis WXA.2. We give below a list of jobs which added expense in mounting the above body. Will you please notify Park… | ||
| X 604 Body-page189 | Alteration to the scuttle drain pipe on Wraith bodies and a note on windscreen flutter for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. 60H also 1001. Rm/FD.11/JH.6.4.38. When mounting several of our Wraith bodies we were able to clean up the finish to the dash board carpet by altering the position of the scuttle drain pipe.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page190 | Secret and confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about modifications to a 25/30 enclosed Limousine's petrol tank, gauge, and vent pipe. | ||
| View original record | c. RY. c. Rm. c. De. 604 Secret and Confidential. 29th. April 1938. Ds/Hv.18/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Pinney. Dear Sirs, As… | ||
| X 604 Body-page191 | Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. confirming a man will be sent to fit Wilmot Breedon locks to vehicle 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 604 ? RmS/R. April 30th May, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. (For the attention of Mr. Pinney.) Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that you will send a man… | ||
| X 604 Body-page192 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. concerning difficulties fitting Wilmot Breeden locks to a specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERT, W.M.PARK, C.W.WARD W.C.THORN, MANAGING DIR, C.A.CHIGNELL, WORKS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT… | ||
| X 604 Body-page193 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting cross-sectional tracings for designing transverse stays on a wide frame 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Cr. Dr. Hn. Rm. 604 SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL. 3rd. May 1938. Ds/Ev.11/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. For the attention of C. Falconer, Esq. Dear Sirs, Re:… | ||
| X 604 Body-page194 | Examination of cracked wheel arches and body brackets with a suggested reinforcement solution. | ||
| View original record | 604 also 600a To By. C. to Dn. C. to Dn/Sv. Rm/FD.11/JM.6.5.38. 26.G.VI. Coachwork. We have examined the wheel arches on the 15,000 mile body, where the body brackets have cracked away. It was found… | ||
| X 604 Body-page195 | Standardised body weights and demand percentages for the Wide Frame 25/30 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm at W. Ex at W. [struck through] 604? Hn1/AH.7.5.38. Wide Frame 25/30 Chassis: ------------------------ Park Ward & Co., tell us they calculate the Standardised Bodies they are to build for… | ||
| X 604 Body-page196 | Need to consider increasing tyre section on the 25/30 HP Wide Frame Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Hn7/AH.7.5.38. - 627. 25/30 H.P. Wide Frame Chassis Separately we have sent you Park Wards' estimated weights for the Standardised Bodies they are going to build for us. Presumably you will now… | ||
| X 604 Body-page197 | Instruction for a modification to the Wraith rear wheel arch bracket. | ||
| View original record | c. Wm. 604 DA.14/G.11. F. DODD WRAITH 111 - BODY BRACKETS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- Y.CD.671 Modified Rear Wheel Arch Bracket. The above scheme shows the rear wheel arch bracket… | ||
| X 604 Body-page198 | Criticisms and proposed remedies for the Wraith model's coachwork. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/FD. 604 BY.8/G.11.5.38. 26-G-Vl. (WRAITH). COACHWORK. It will be necessary to pass on the criticisms contained in Rm/FD.11/JH.6.5.38. in the form of constructive suggestions embodied in a… | ||
| X 604 Body-page199 | Production and potential modification of step brackets for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET C. Rm. RE: STEP BRACKETS - WRAITH 111. 604. It will be recalled that we promised Mr. Finney of the Park Ward & Co. that if he would send us a drawing of the proposed running boards for the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page200 | Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for one gallon of paint for body No.4363. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. R__/FD.5/JH. 12th May, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 47, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Could you please arrange to supply us with one gallon of paint ready… | ||
| X 604 Body-page201 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of paint for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON, N. W. 10 DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page202 | Urgent request memo to send one gallon of paint for a passenger train body to Rawtenstall. | ||
| View original record | _049. Perma RAWTENSTALL. 14.5.38. SEND PAINT PASSENGER FOR TRAIN BODY ONE 4363. GALLON URGENT. DODD RODGAR. | ||
| X 604 Body-page203 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a request to shorten a body bracket on a Wide Frame 25/30 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | C.c. BY, Da, Rm, Haw 16th. May 1938. Secret & Confidential. De/Ev.18/C. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Pinney. Dear Sirs, 604. Re: Wide… | ||
| X 604 Body-page204 | Request to send a covering note to Messrs. Park Ward for one gallon of paint received. | ||
| View original record | 604 To Roy. c. to G/JHH. c. to G/Rt. Rm/PD.16/JH.17.5.38. Will you please send a covering note to Messrs. Park Ward for one gallon of paint received for use on 28.G.VI. O/H.52439. Rm/VD. | ||
| X 604 Body-page205 | Modifications to the body bracket for the 25/30 chassis wide frame. | ||
| View original record | Hmr O. Br. c. Rm. D. S/Mr. 604? DA.12/C.25.5.38. F.DODD. WIDE FRAME - 25/30 CHASSIS. Referring to Rn.3/AH.20.5.38. we have gone further into this question and examined the actual details. We can in… | ||
| X 604 Body-page206 | The decision not to alter body brackets on the wide frame 25/30 chassis for Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | 604 S/M. Dd. c.c to By. Rs. Do/Br. Hn10/TH.26.5.36. Your Ref: DA.12/G.25.5.36. WIDE FRAME - 25/30 Chassis. We agree it is not worth altering the body brackets to gain only .062", and have told Park… | ||
| X 604 Body-page207 | Back bumper arrangements and options for Wide Frame 25/30 cars. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 1023 c. to...Dy/W at W. (Dy is crossed out) c. to...Da c. to...Hn c. to...Ra/FD c. to...RA/LCS Hm5/AH.9.6.38. Back Bumpers for Wide Frame 25/30 Cars. Ds/Ev.4/H.27.5.38. Are we to take it… | ||
| X 604 Body-page208 | Delay in delivering Wide Frame 25/30 Chassis to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD at W. Hn5/AH.8.6.38. Wings for Wide Frame 25/30 Chassis. ------------------------------ 6045 The Administration will not allow Wide Frame Chassis to be delivered to coachbuilders for some weeks… | ||
| X 604 Body-page209 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the dispatch of parts and an employee for a car repair. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. F. MCNEILL. W. M. PARK. C. W. WARD. WETHERDINE CAR BODIES (A. P. COMPTON GROUP) (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| X 604 Body-page210 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding assistance with wide frame wings. | ||
| View original record | 604? PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. F. McNEILL W. M. PARK C. W. WARD W. C. THORN. J. A. HANCOCK C. B. CONGDON. WORKS (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| X 604 Body-page211 | Letter to a coachbuilder regarding defects in supplied front wings and tyre well specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1021 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.12/JH. 15th June, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden. LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are returning the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page212 | The decision to centralize body work dealings with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | 1021 copies sent c. Hn. BY.6/G/24.6.38. Referring to the discussion following the last Conference, in order to ensure that in future there will be no divided interests dealing with Park Ward & Co. I… | ||
| X 604 Body-page213 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. acknowledging points regarding 25/30 wide frame wings. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS-ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A. F. ROBERTS W. H. PARK C. W.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page214 | Request to send a covering note to Floatex Ltd. for 2 special floatex mountings. | ||
| View original record | 4303 604. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.5/JH.12.7.38. Will you please send a covering note to Messrs. Floatex Ltd. for 2 special floatex mountings to FW.381 in hard rubber ordered by Mr. Leslie on the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page215 | Body options for the 25/30 HP Chassis, comparing all-steel bodies to wooden frames with steel panels. | ||
| View original record | By W. By c. to..Sg c. to..Hs c. to..Rs ci to..Jm 604 Handwritten note: In view of the work you have done on Colton sides I cannot see the point of the suggestion Bodies for 25/30 H.P. Chassis With… | ||
| X 604 Body-page216 | Blueprint for a Touring Limousine body on a 25/30 HP Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 8729 13199 JLY JLY 9 . 6 . 38 INS 46 67 1/2 105 47 20" 14 1/2 47 19 13 1/2 16 10 1/2 37 1/2 34 1/2 TOURING LIMOUSINE ON 25/30 H.P. WRAITH CHASSIS DR.8. WINDOVER No D.L.113 Park Ward Coachwork 623,… | ||
| X 604 Body-page217 | Bodies for a 25/30 HP chassis, advising that a colleague is on holiday. | ||
| View original record | W/B (O). 604 C. Sg. C. Hs. C. Hm. C. Hn. BY/Mtn2/N.13.8.38. Bodies for 25/30 HP. Chassis. [Signature] /? Referring to your memo C1/AH.11.8.38, kindly note BY. is on holiday until the 22nd. August, and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page218 | Chassis bodies for the 25/30 HP model, discussing the development of an all-steel body. | ||
| View original record | W./T.(C). Mr. Ser Mr. Hoy C. Rm. Mr. Hiv 600 25/30 HP. CHASSIS BODIES. Referring to C.1/AE.11.8.38. and dealing particularly with the Close Coupled four-light Saloon, with the division, which has been… | ||
| X 604 Body-page219 | Resolution of a 'jellying' issue on a Wraith III with a demountable topped body. | ||
| View original record | 604 To By... from Da/Ev. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Da/JD. Da/Ev.22/N.27.10.38. Re: Demountable Topped Bodies - Wraith III. We have been handed LE.13/C.26.10.38, addressed to yourself concerning the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page220 | Letter to H.J. Mulliner & Co. Ltd. addressing issues with Wraith body mounting brackets and Floatex bushes. | ||
| View original record | c. JLS. c. LA. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. 604 18th.November 1938. BY.11/N. Messrs H.J. Mulliner & Co.Ltd., Bedford Works, Chiswick.W.4. Dear Sir, Re: Wraith Body Mounting Brackets. Your letter re the above and… | ||
| X 604 Body-page221 | Letter from the Chief Engineer - Chassis, regarding body mounting, road noise, and body weights. | ||
| View original record | -2- largest bodies. The deflexions have been fixed as the result of extensive tests. If any more rigid support is used at the rear we have experimental evidence to justify our belief the road noise… | ||
| X 604 Body-page222 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about potential defects causing creaks in the Wraith Body Mounting system. | ||
| View original record | c. JLR. LR. Rm. Bm/ED. 604 CONFIDENTIAL. BY.10/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wraith Body Mounting. We thank you for your C&W/VR. of the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page223 | The concluding page of a letter from the Chief Chassis Engineer regarding the effects of cornering on body mounting. | ||
| View original record | -2- The action of cornering can only produce a vertical reaction on the mounting, because the body is held sideways at its base, in front by the dash and scuttle to frame fixing, and at the rear by… | ||
| X 604 Body-page224 | Urgent internal request for floatex body mountings from Silent Block Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 604 To Roy/AW. Rm/PD.1/JH.24.11.38. Will you please obtain from Silent block Ltd., the following floatex body mountings in 70/75 durometer hardness. 12 FW.250 Silent bloc. 18 FW.380 " " VERY URGENT.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page225 | Letter concerning the review of mounting bushes and modification to the petrol filler tube for the 25/30 HP Chassis (Wraith III). | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Ex. R.N/P.D. 60H CONFIDENTIAL. 25th.November 1938. BY.S/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 173, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 25/30 HP. Chassis ( Wraith 111). We reviewed the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page226 | Schemes for additional rear wheel arch support brackets and stiffening plates for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | EH/HO c. Rm. cr. Dr./Ex. cr. Dr./Dv. 604 DA.8/G.6.12.38. WRAITH 111. REAR WHEELARCHES AND BODY BRACKETS. Please receive herewith the following schemes :- F.CD.1069 Additional Wheel Arch Support… | ||
| X 604 Body-page227 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning an investigation into over-oiling on a Demonstration Wraith car's cylinder. | ||
| View original record | 604. 13th. December 1938. BY.4/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Demonstration Wraith Cars - Re: Over-oiling on No.1 Cylinder. Following my… | ||
| X 604 Body-page228 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing a remedy for a recurring issue on two cars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 13th. December 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., Willesden. head I have formed certain positive ideas as to what may be causing the trouble, and have instructed certain simple parts which I… | ||
| X 604 Body-page229 | Instruction concerning the fitting of open-fronted bodies to new, modified Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 60H RE: WRAITH OPEN-FRONTED BODIES. I had already issued an instruction that in future, where new chassis are concerned, for modified frames it is essential that we fit an open fronted body. On… | ||
| X 604 Body-page230 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing the all-metal body construction for a Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Ew/JD. Be. 604 22nd. December 1938. BY.15/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wraith 111 - All Metal Body for Sg. We confirm that during… | ||
| X 604 Body-page231 | Decision not to fit safety catcher gear on the Wraith stabiliser for flexible top bodies. | ||
| View original record | S/W......Mr. c. to Mr. -> Lake Rm. De/St. 604 C12/C27.2.39 WRAITH CHASSIS. USE OF STABILISER WITH FLEXIBLE TOP BODIES. BYG/G21.2.39 I note that you do not think it necessary to fit the safety catcher… | ||
| X 604 Body-page232 | Lack of knee room in an experimental Wraith Pullman Limousine, focusing on the design of a wooden flap over the extra seats. | ||
| View original record | 604 Sec. Or-to-Sg. -> C. " RH. Wraith Pullman Limousine. When trying an experimental Wraith, with a body supposed to be of the same dimensions as our Pullman Limousine Wraith at present, I found that… | ||
| X 604 Body-page233 | Improvement to provide more room in future car body designs. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - CX10/KH2.5.39. at a later date introduce an improvement here, which will give more room as indicated, so that there is no likelihood of this partially cramped effect being reproduced in any… | ||
| X 604 Body-page234 | Investigation into modifying the extra seats in Wraith Enclosed Limousines to provide more room and comfort. | ||
| View original record | Rmy EW 604 c. to Gs. c. to Rs. WRAITH ENCLOSED LIMOUSINES. With reference to Cx10/KW.5.5.39., the possibility of providing more room to give increased comfort to exceptionally tall occupants of the… | ||
| X 604 Body-page235 | Design, weight, and practicality of different occasional seats in limousines. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - seats were not so attractive in appearance when folded away as those Park Ward are going to give us, and moreover the hinged extension to the baseboard was a nuisance and sometimes gave trouble.… | ||
| X 604 Body-page236 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding investigation and repairs to car 25.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 6 ort Experimental Dept. RM/Wym.12/MH. 30th. June, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, We are sending down to you… | ||
| X 604 Body-page237 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding renovations for Chassis 25.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 604 DIRECTORS: A.F. ROBERTS A.F. McNEIL-SMITH B.W. HARVEY BAILEY P.C. CONEYBEAR W.M. PARK C.W. WARD E.F. WARD W.S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473·HIGH ROAD·WILLESDEN LONDON·N·W·10… | ||
| X 604 Body-page238 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming a Wraith car is ready for collection. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. R.S.D. 604 CONFIDENTIAL. BY.15/H. 24th. July 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Wraith 25.G.VI. We herewith… | ||
| X 604 Body-page239 | Preliminary summary of the Wraith material position. | ||
| View original record | 100 Wraith file To Sr. and Hs. from Hn. No.2/F.23.6.41. Here is a preliminary summary of the Wraith material position, in case you would like to discuss it on Tuesday. Hn. | ||
| X 604 Body-page240 | Temporary report on material shortages for building Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.3/SW.22.6.41. Temporary Report - Wraith Chassis. Existing stocks of material will allow us to build 89 engines and 127 chassis. 27 chassis can be built from completed… | ||
| X 604 Body-page241 | Engine parts shortages required to build engines from completed and unfinished materials. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/Wym.3/SW.22.6.41. ENGINE. As in the case of the B.V. there are no wheelcases in stock, but 12 engines could be built from completed material with the following exceptions :- List C.… | ||