Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter to Park Ward & Sons Ltd. discussing faults with an all-steel body on a Bentley chassis after a 16,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | x204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.20/KW. 3rd June, 1936. C. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Sons Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.2. Dear Mr. Ward, All-Steel Bodies on the Bentley. We have just… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter regarding an issue with dust entering the body of car B-56-BN. | ||
| View original record | -2- The body of B-56-BN still fills with dust and this as previously blows up behind the passengers' seat at the back. The place where the dust enters is quite obvious, and it seems astonishing that… | ||
| scan0003 | Faults discovered during a 30,000-mile test of an all-steel Bentley body built by Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | X204 W/S - Hn. c. to Sg. c. to WOP. c. to JLR. Ha/Rm.1/KW.4.6.36. All-Steel Bentley Body. We have now completed nearly 30,000 miles on the original all-steel Bentley body. Certain faults were… | ||
| scan0004 | Defects found in a car's coachwork, wings, and luggage boot after a 10,000-mile test in France, with suggested improvements. | ||
| View original record | Hs/HFH.7/KW.3.6.36. B-56-BN. This car has completed 10,000 miles in France and has been carefully inspected for defects in the coachwork, wings and wing mountings. The body as a whole was found to be… | ||
| scan0005 | Issues with heat from the silencer, upholstery, seats, windscreen, and doors. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/HFH.7/KW.3.6.36. HEAT FROM SILENCER. There should be some form of heat insulation between the rear silencer and the boards under the rear seats. These boards are covered with twill and felt,… | ||
| scan0006 | The spare wheel mounting working loose and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | -> Hs/HFH.7/KW.3.6.36. SPARE WHEEL MOUNTING. The wheel moves considerably on rough roads, and is gradually working loose. There seems to be lack of support inside the rear boot door. Steel supports… | ||
| scan0007 | To F. Dodd regarding production improvements and ongoing issues with the all-steel Bentley body by Park Ward, following troubles on experimental car B.56.BN. | ||
| View original record | Y 204 F. DODD S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to O. c. to Ox. c. to JLE. HnB/WL.6.6.36. (Dict. 5.6.36.) All-steel Bentley Body. Hs/Rml/KW.4.6.36. Unfortunately, your Experimental Car No. B.56.BN… | ||
| scan0008 | Coachwork improvements for the luggage boot, heat shielding from the silencer, upholstery, and seats, referencing chassis B.56.BN. | ||
| View original record | 2. without this their bolts cannot work loose. Incidentally, Mr. Ward was at a loss to account for the presence of wood screws on B.56.BN. and he declared they had never used wood screws at this… | ||
| scan0009 | Report page detailing issues and solutions for the windscreen, doors, and spare wheel mounting. | ||
| View original record | 3. (6) Windscreen. No opinion can be expressed on the trouble of the blade fouling the screen until B.56.BN has been examined. Normally, this is a very rare trouble, and when it occurs, is found to be… | ||
| scan0010 | Inspection report on an All-Steel Bentley Body, detailing issues and proposed modernisations. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to Cx. c. to JLE. X-204 F. DODD. Hn1/WL.9.6.36. All-Steel Bentley Body. With further reference to Hs/Rm1/KW4.6.36, JLE and I inspected the Experimental Car… | ||
| scan0011 | Door modernization by Park Ward, spare wheel mounting, and a battery safety concern. | ||
| View original record | (7) Doors. As far as is possible, Park Ward will modernise the provision made for securing the buffer cages etc., It is thought they will be able to introduce about 75% of their present practice. (8)… | ||
| scan0012 | Instructions for Park Wards to remove the body from experimental car B.56.BN and despatch the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. F. DODD- X204 Hn11/WL9.6.36. Experimental Car No. B.56.BN. Attached please find copy of letter sent to Park Wards. They have had verbal instructions from Mr. Hancock to remove the body and… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing required modifications to an experimental car's coachwork. | ||
| View original record | AH/Rm Hn10/WL.9.6.36. 9th June, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, B.56.BN. Experimental Car. With reference to our call yesterday, we now confirm having… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter requesting an estimate for modernizing and repairing vehicle bodywork and fittings. | ||
| View original record | .2. (5) You will, as far as is possible, modernise the method of securing the buffer cages etc., to the door pillars. It is imperative you should take steps to prevent any further trouble with the… | ||
| scan0015 | Dust ingress in the luggage compartment of car B-56-BN. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. c. to Ev. X-204 Hs/Rm.29/KW.10.6.36. Dust in Luggage Compartment of B-56-BN. There has been a lot of discussion with regard to the effectiveness of the dust excluder on the lid of the… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a despatched chassis and subsequent coachwork adjustments. | ||
| View original record | X204 PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS . W.M. PARK . C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A. C.FALCONER W.S. PAGE (SHOWROOMS… | ||
| scan0017 | Entry points of dust into the luggage compartment of model B.56.BN. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD X204 Hs/Rm at W. c. to Ev. Hn6/WL.13.6.36. Dust in Luggage Compartment of B.56.BN. Hs/Rm29/KW10.6.36. Park Ward tell us that they find the dust entered at the following points:- (1) A small… | ||
| scan0018 | Performance and characteristics of different Bentley coachwork bodies, including an experimental all-steel model. | ||
| View original record | x204 To Sg. from Rm. c. to E. c. to Hn. Hs/Rm.38/KW.30.6.36. Bentley Coachwork. Referring to Sg.1/E.29.6.36. We are glad to note that the first all-steel body is behaving satisfactorily. In view of… | ||
| scan0019 | Visit report detailing the progress of coachbuilding work on several chassis at Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | FILE. V204 7.7.36. Visit to Park Wards. B-56-BN chassis was delivered to Park Wards on Friday afternoon 3.7.36., delivery is promised for Wednesday the 15th, time to be obtained later. All the body… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming a visit and promising particulars for Bentley and Phantom III bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. Ev. X204 E.5/MN. 14th. July, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Mr.Ward, Confirming the conversations we have had during your visit to-day,… | ||
| scan0021 | Points on coachwork for Bentley and Phantom III models following a visit from Mr. Ward. | ||
| View original record | E.2/MN.14.7.36. Visit of Mr.Ward. 14.7.36. ----------------------------- The following are the points on which further information is required in connection with the coachwork position:- No.1. Bentley… | ||
| scan0022 | Proposed modifications and investigations into vehicle bodywork for various models. | ||
| View original record | -2- forth the shape of the bonnet and dash. Drawings have already been received from Messrs. Park Ward showing the modified waist-line for 'C', 'E' and 'F' steering, for 2" wider dash. Provision… | ||
| scan0023 | Page discussing modifications to the battery cross member and squab plate and the consequential effects on the car body. | ||
| View original record | -3- With regard to the modification required to the battery cross member and the squab plate, it is undesirable to make the squab plate anything but straight right across, as shaped squabs should be… | ||
| scan0024 | Arrangements for coach-builders to inspect a Van Vooren pillarless Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. Hn.18/MK.15.7.36. Van Vooren Body on B.23-AE. We conveyed to the leading coach-builders your favourable impression of this pillarless Saloon built on silent bloc principles and suggested… | ||
| scan0025 | Inspection report on the Vanvooren body fitted to chassis B-23-AE, noting its door clearances and arranging for further inspection by other coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. x204 Hs/Rm.19/KW.16.7.36. Vanvooren Body on B-23-AE. Hn.18/MK.15.7.36. We came to the conclusion that the Vanvooren owes a considerable amount of its success to the very large clearance left… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding modifications for an experimental all-steel Saloon Bentley, enclosing prints and specifications. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. Da. Hn. Handwritten: GRY x204 Write R.H.C re wider dash. Le C.4827 for 5 B IV E/Ev.7/MN, 17th. July, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0027 | Specification for the coachwork of an All-steel Close-Coupled Saloon Bentley. | ||
| View original record | E/Ev.4/MN.17.7.36. Specification of Coachwork for All-steel Close-Coupled Saloon - BENTLEY. CHASSIS. Standard Bentley chassis except where modified by instructions and drawings. Steering - standard.… | ||
| scan0028 | Specifications for car body components including wings, doors, and seating. | ||
| View original record | -2- Front Wings. Front wings to be of steel SWG.20, and to be of the standard width in front but to taper towards the running board from a point immediately aft of the spare wheel well. Stone guards… | ||
| scan0029 | Specification sheet detailing various car body features and components. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rear Seats. Cushion and squab to have spring cases and the cushion to have a Laytex overlay. Rear squab board to have an anatomical shape as shown on our LeC.5116. Luggage. The rear flap of the… | ||
| scan0030 | Specification sheet detailing the interior and exterior fittings for a vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | -4- Interior Woodwork. Wood to choice. Solid type finishers to doors and quarter lights not using concealed fixings. Base of finishers to line up with screen capping. Visors and Mirror. Two interior… | ||
| scan0031 | Page 5 of a specification document, noting further instructions for the body will be issued separately. | ||
| View original record | -5- Complete instructions concerning the rest of the body are to be issued in a separate specification. Ev. | ||
| scan0032 | Cutaway drawing of a car's rear luggage compartment frame, noting areas of potential dust ingress. | ||
| View original record | Holes allowing dust to enter Small gaps here allow dust to enter Park Ward Coachwork 40 CONDUIT STREET. LONDON REF. No. 7776. DRG. No. 12206. DESIGN DRAWN P.L.W. TRACED C.F.W. PASSED DATE 12-6-36 | ||
| scan0033 | Logistics for displaying the Van Vooren body on chassis B.23-AE to coach-builders. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs/Rm.) Hn.7/MK.22.7.36. Van Vooren Body on B.23-AE. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.19/KW.16.7.36. In view of what you write in the second paragraph of your memo, it looks as if it will be some little time… | ||
| scan0034 | The arrangement and acceleration of a Vanvooren body for chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X204 Hs/Rm.8/KW.28.7.36. Vanvooren Body on B-23-AE. With reference to Hn.7/MK.22.7.36, we will arrange for the Vanvooren to go to Lillie Hall when it is available. Anything that you can do… | ||
| scan0035 | Visit to coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. regarding bodywork on an All Steel Bentley and an Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EV. c.c. Pe. Hs/Rm. Hn. X204 E/EV.2/HP.28.7.36. re Visit to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Willesden. July 22nd 1936. We visited the above works on Wednesday last. All Steel Bentley. They had… | ||
| scan0036 | Complaint letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding water leaks in a steel-bodied Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.14/KW. 30th July, 1936. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, I took the steel-bodied Bentley down to Cornwall… | ||
| scan0037 | Typed letter discussing potential improvements to a steel body and demonstrating leaks at high speed. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.14/KW.30.7.36. In the meantime, do you think you could do anything to improve our steel body ? I very much doubt whether I can demonstrate the leaks to you unless I can drive the car at… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter from a coachbuilder enclosing a full-size drawing for an experimental fitting on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | x 204 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS . W.M. PARK . C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE . J.A. FALCONER . C.A. FALCONER . W.S. PAGE… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding a wooden template for an experimental Bentley bonnet. | ||
| View original record | X-204 F.DODD. PLEASE CHECK. Rm PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A. G.FALCONER W.S. PAGE OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS… | ||
| scan0040 | Arrangements with coachbuilder Park Ward for mounting a car body onto a chassis. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: F. DODD. Would you prefer Park Wards to mount the body Rm S/W. (Rm.) Hn.2/MK.31.7.36. Typed: Body with Improved Entrance. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.8/KW.28.7.36. We took the opportunity of… | ||
| scan0041 | Requesting the dispatch of a wooden template to Messrs. Park Ward, Willesden after inspection. | ||
| View original record | X 204 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.5/JH.6.8.36. Please despatch today sertain per passenger train 1 wooden template to Messrs. Park Ward Willesden, London. This is their property returned after… | ||
| scan0042 | Confirming the chassis will be sent to Park Wards for a body with an improved entrance. | ||
| View original record | +204 To Hn. Hs/Rm.3/JH.6.8.36. Body with Improved Entrance. With reference to Hn.3/MK.31.7.36. We will send the chassis down to Park Wards on August 23rd if the body is ready for it then. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a wooden template for a wide entrance Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x207 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.6/JH.6.8.36. 6th August, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Lompson. Dear Sirs, We are returning under… | ||
| scan0044 | Timelines and material choices for a car body and upholstery with coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | x204 S/W. (Hs/Rm.) Hn.11/MK.10.8.36. Body with Improved Entrance. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.3/JH.6.8.36. We have had a talk with Park Ward who assure us that the body is going to be ready for mounting on… | ||
| scan0045 | Experimental car body with an improved entrance, noting it requires a wider dashboard and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. [Handwritten] x204 [Handwritten Signature] Hn.1/MK.11.8.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. It occurs to me to mention that this body is being built to suit a dashboard wider than… | ||
| scan0046 | To F. Dodd discussing Park Ward's schedule for finishing an experimental car body and the resulting one-week delay. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD. X204 S/W. Make sure the bonnet to go with the wider dashboard is ready Rm Hn.15/MK.22.8.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.11/MJ.12.8.36. Park Ward's estimate of… | ||
| scan0047 | Query from Park Wards regarding the fitting of Lucas wipers to an experimental car body, with a handwritten response confirming despatch. | ||
| View original record | x204 S/W. Hs/RM. LC39/MD/3.9.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. --------------------------------------- Park Wards have telephoned us to-day asking for the Lucas wipers which they… | ||
| scan0048 | Despatch request for a set of Lucas Windscreen Wipers for a Wide Entrance Bentley to be sent to Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. X204 Hs/FD.17/KW.11.9.36. Will you please despatch to-day certain, by passenger train, to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10 - 1 Set of Lucas… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of Lucas Windscreen Wipers for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.24/KW. 11th September, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We have to-day despatched to you by passenger train, one set of… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding a new design for a side spare wheel carrier for an all-steel Bentley experimental body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Dr. Hs/Rm. Hs/FD. X204 GRY F.D E/Ev.l/MN. 15th. September, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, All-steel Bentley Experimental Body with… | ||
| scan0051 | Requesting feedback on the performance of a new Lucas wiper on an experimental car body. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. F.DODD X204 Hn25/MD/16.9.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. We would be grateful if in due course you would make a special point of advising us how you find the new Lucas wiper… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in a wide entrance Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | X204 Hs/FD.12/KW. Exptl. Dept. 18th September,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 479, High Road Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We regret that the chassis for… | ||
| scan0053 | Box spanner on loan to Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X-204 To D/BP. c. to O/Mt. Hs/FD.15/KW.19.9.36. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to-day to Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, W.3. - 1. F.88395 Box Spanner for use on outside… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a box spanner for an outside petrol filler. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.14/KW. 19th September, 1936. Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, London, W.3. Dear Mr. Carpenter, We are sending under separate cover to-day the box spanner for… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and fitting of bonnet parts. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.9/JH. 6th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are despatching per passenger train… | ||
| scan0056 | Urgent despatch of 4 bonnet rest angle pieces to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X204 To D/BP. c. to C/Mt. Hs/FD.10/JH.6.10.36. We are sending into the stores :- 4 bonnet rest angle pieces for despatch per passenger train to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden,… | ||
| scan0057 | Despatch of body brackets to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. x204 Hs/FD.25/KW.6.10.36. We are sending into the stores 2. Body brackets, for despatch to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Rd., Willesden, London, N.W.10. Will you please have… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. regarding the dispatch of front body brackets and a spare wheel bracket. | ||
| View original record | x204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.24/KW. 6th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Rd., Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching the additional front body brackets for 3-B-IV… | ||
| scan0059 | Ordering a new Continental Phantom III body and replacing an old drop-head body for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Sg. from Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Ev. c. to Hn. Hs/Rm.16/KW.8.10.36. Bodies for Experimental Cars. This is to confirm that the Continental Phantom III is going ahead, and we anticipate… | ||
| scan0060 | Requesting an official order for samples of cork core plywood from Messrs. Townsend. | ||
| View original record | X-204 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Hs/FD.4/KW.9.10.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Townsend for samples of their cork core plywood, as detailed in our letter Hs/FD.3/KW.9.10.36, a copy… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to Messrs. H.J. Townsend & Son requesting samples of cork core plywood for floorboards. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.3/KW. 9th October, 1936. Messrs. H.J. Townsend & Son, Ethelburga House, 91/93, Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. Dear Sirs, We should be pleased to try out a sample of your cork core… | ||
| scan0062 | Request to supply Messrs. Park Wards with head lamps and wing lamps for a wide entrance Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. From Hs/FD. o 204 Hs/FD.17/JH.13.10.36: Will you please arrange to supply Messrs. Park Wards with 2 P.100 head lamps and 2 wing lamps. These are required for fitting to 3-B-IV with the wide… | ||
| scan0063 | Availability of a coupe body from Park Ward's for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. .Hs/Rm. C to Ha [crossed out] Cx5/KW13.10.36. Bodies for Experimental Cars. Reference Hs/Rm16/KW8.10.36 paragraph 2, the [crossed out] a [handwritten] coupe body is available at Park Ward's now… | ||
| scan0064 | The despatch of parts for a Bentley to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c.c. to D/BP. X904 Hs/FD.1/JH.14.10.36. We are sending into the Stores today for despatch to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London,N.W.10. :- 2 Bentley head lamp… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and replacement of chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.2/JH. 14th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are despatching you today… | ||
| scan0066 | Confirming the provision of P.100 headlights and wing lamps for a Wide Entrance Body for Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | S/W. X 204 Hn18/MD/14.10.36. 3B-1V - Wide Entrance Body. Your Hs/FD17/JH.13.10.36. As desired, we are providing Park Wards with a pair of P.100 head lights and a pair of wing lamps for the above. Hn. | ||
| scan0067 | The disposal of a streamlined Saloon and body from chassis 3-B-IV, instructing to attempt a sale before scrapping. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Hs/FD. Hs/Rm.10/KW.15.10.36. We are going to dispose of the streamlined Saloon and the body off 3-B-IV. We do not anticipate that you will get an offer for the bodies complete, but should like… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a replacement rev-counter drive. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl: Dept. Hs/FD.15/JH. 15th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, Mr. Honeyman phoned yesterday,… | ||
| scan0069 | Request to despatch a Bentley rev counter drive for use on an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | x 204 To G/Mst. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.14/JM.15.10.36. Will you please despatch today certain :- 1 Bentley rev counter drive to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. 473, High Road, Willesden, London.N.W.10. This is… | ||
| scan0070 | Mounting of a body on an experimental car chassis, including paint color preference. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X204 Hs/Rm.9/KW.15.10.36. Bodies for Experimental Cars. Replying to Cx5/KW.13.10.36. This body will have to be mounted at Derby as we are proposing to fit it to the chassis with independent… | ||
| scan0071 | Electrical issues with an experimental chassis (3-B-IV) and arranging for its transfer to the Works. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. - JLE. X204 Hs/FD.21/KW.19.10.36. We have 3-B-IV at Park Wards. They 'phoned yesterday to say that there is no junction box on the frame for body lighting, also they say that the switch box… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the wiring for car 3-B-IV to be driven to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.24/KW. 19th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Penny. Dear Sirs, We have written to our Mr.… | ||
| scan0073 | Difficulties and investigation into producing concealed pattern hinges for car bonnets. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from E. c. Hs. Cx. Ds. Ev. re Concealed Hinges. Replying to your memo Sg.8/E.19.10.36, we gave the job of producing a concealed pattern hinge for our cars to an outside specialist on hinges,… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. approving the paintwork and leather samples for a Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Br. Hs/Rm. Hm. Hs/PD. 204 E/Ev.1/MN. 20th. October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine Phantom III - 38-Ex.… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging for the collection of a car to complete wiring work and replace a windscreen wiper bracket. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Rm/FD.18/WH. 21st October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Dangerfield. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a colour pattern for an experimental coupe. | ||
| View original record | 264 COPY TO Ev. " " Hs/Rm. Hn.2/MK. 21st October 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 478, High Road, WILLESDEN, N. W. 10. Gentlemen, Coupe for Experimental Department. We are in receipt of your letter… | ||
| scan0077 | Finishing options for the wings and bonnet of a D.H. Coupe on an Experimental Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. Copy to Ev. F.DOOD. Hn.2/MK.23.10.36. D.H. Coupe for Experimental Chassis. In view of the fact that you intend having this body mounted at the works, and as the chassis incorporates… | ||
| scan0078 | The body requirements for an experimental chassis coupe. | ||
| View original record | 2204 Hn. at S. Rm/FD.28/JH. 26.10.36. T B.H. Coupe for Experimental Chassis. We shall not require front wings and running boards with this body, we have already a pair in hand, which we had in stock.… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. confirming acceptance of a £20 offer for two experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | S 204 Exptl. Dept. Rn/FD.29/JH. 26th October, 1936. Mr. H. Saunders, Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., London Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our telephone conversation agreeing to accept an… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter confirming the delivery details of '3.B.IV' to Messrs. Park Ward, Co.Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 309 204 Rm/FD.9/MA. 29th October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward, Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, The writer will call to take delivery of 3.B.IV at noon Friday the 30th as confirmed… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding a specific door dovetail for an experimental Bentley Drop-head Coupé. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Ba. Rm. Rm/FB. X204 E/Ev.4/IN. 2nd. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Drop-head Coupé for Experimental Bentley. We understand that… | ||
| scan0082 | Poor workmanship by coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. on an experimental Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. Copy to Da. Rm. Rm/FD. Re Experimental All-steel Bentley, Wide Entrance Body, From the attached you will see that Messrs. Park Ward & Co. have slipped up rather badly on the rear squab and… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding restricted luggage space and rear squab placement in an experimental all-steel Bentley wide entrance body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Da. Rm. Rm/FD. Hn. ---------------- E/EV.2/MN. 2nd November,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Experimental All-steel Bentley, Wide… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the body of a Bentley Drop Head Coupe for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E.Ds. Rm. Em/FD. 204. E/Ev.4/MN. 9th. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Bentley Drop Head Coupe for Expl.Dept.… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming arrangements for testing various door locks and dovetails on Bentley and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E.H., Des, Rm. Rm/PD. 264 E/Ev.2/MN. 12th. November,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Door Locks and Door Dovetails.… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter confirming the endeavour to obtain a Studebaker door lock for inspection. | ||
| View original record | -2- /Ev.2/MN. 12.11.36. Studebaker Door Lock. We confirm that you are endeavouring to obtain one of these novel door locks, and we would be glad if you would kindly let us have a look at it when it… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming the despatch of chassis 38-EX for a Coupe Bentley body fitting. | ||
| View original record | 204 Experimental Department 11th November 1936. Rm/FD.6/AP. Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our conversation on the telephone when we… | ||
| scan0088 | The supply of front wings and running boards from Messrs Park Ward for a coupe body. | ||
| View original record | 204 W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.7/AP.11.11.36. We have written today to Messrs Park Ward, asking for front wings and running boards to be supplied with the coupe' body. Will you please confirm this… | ||
| scan0089 | The supply of coupe body parts from Park Ward and sending a chassis for fitting. | ||
| View original record | 204 W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.7/AP.11.11.36. We have written today to Messrs Park Ward, asking for front wings and running boards to be supplied with the coupe' body. Will you please confirm this… | ||
| scan0090 | Bentley seating capacity and the implications of making the body bigger. | ||
| View original record | 204 W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm2/R.14.11.36. BENTLEY SEATING CAPACITY. I shall be interested to know the number of cases you have encountered where the customer would not buy a Bentley because there was not… | ||
| scan0091 | Insufficient seating capacity and accommodation in Bentley cars leading to lost sales and design suggestions for improvement. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Rm from Bly. 204. Bly4/R17.11.36. Re:- Bentley Seating Capacity. Rm2/R14.11.36. ------------------ The number of cases when we have lost orders for Bentley owing to insufficient body space is… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to Park, Ward & Co. regarding the weights of Bentley car bodies. | ||
| View original record | 304 Rm7/R. 17th November, 1936. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park, Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Thank you for your letter of the 16th, together with the… | ||
| scan0093 | Comparing the noise levels of Lucas and Klaxon windscreen wipers, recommending ordering more Lucas wipers. | ||
| View original record | W/s. To Hn. from Rm/FD. X204 Rm/FD.1/AP.19.11.36. LUCAS WINDSCREEN WIPERS. With reference to your memo Hn25/MD½16.9.36. when you asked us to give an opinion on the above. We have found the Lucas wiper… | ||
| scan0094 | Official order for a set of A.C. stoneshields to be sent to Messrs Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | 204 To Roy. from Rm/FD. c.c. to G/JWH Rm/FD.13/AP.25.11.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. for a set of A.C. stoneshields… | ||
| scan0095 | Request to Park Ward & Co. for strengthened A.C. stoneshields for an experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Department 25th November 1936. Rm/FD.12/AP. Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Thompson. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with a… | ||
| scan0096 | Payment and rectifying luggage boot dimensions on a Bentley III all-steel body. | ||
| View original record | 204. To Mr. [redacted] Copy to Rm. F. DODD. Re 3.B.4 - Wide Entrance Bentley III All-steel Body. We have had a word with Rm. concerning the account for this body, and he suggests that you pay them for… | ||
| scan0097 | Comparing Lucas windscreen wipers to the Klaxon type and requesting to specify them for Wraith bodies. | ||
| View original record | 204 To.E/Ev. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.28/AP.26.11.36. The Lucas windscreen wipers fitted to 3.B.4. are very much quieter in the drives and gearboxes than the Klaxon type, and we should very much like to try… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter confirming the despatch of the 3rd Bentley chassis for a new Experimental Coupe body to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 204 Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.12/JH. 2nd December, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you by road tomorrow the 3rd, the… | ||
| scan0099 | Requesting the despatch of a Seapak dashboard covering to Messrs Park Ward Ltd for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | 204 To G/Mt. from Rm/FD. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.3/AP.3.12.36. Will you please despatch 1 Seapak dashboard covering to Messrs Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10., for use on B.56.BN.… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward Co. regarding a dashboard covering and requesting colour confirmation for a coupe body and wings. | ||
| View original record | 204 Experimental Department 4th December 1936. Rm/FD.22/AP. Messrs Park Ward Co., 475 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Thompson. Dear Sirs, We despatched yesterday a… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning bonnet catches for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 264 Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.9/JH. 5th December, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Dangerfield. Dear Sirs, With reference to the… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about arrangements to collect cars 38-EX and B-56-BN Coupe Bentley. | ||
| View original record | /204 Experimental Dept. Rm/FD9/JH. 16th December, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, Can you please let the… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. to Bentley Motors confirming repairs to a damaged offside front wing. | ||
| 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.W.WARD… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to Park Ward Co. regarding damage to Bentley chassis B.56.BN after a skid on the way to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 204, Experimental Department 29th December 1936. Rm/FD.20/AP Messrs Park Ward Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re. B.56.BN. BENTLEY This car had a… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting and painting of an experimental steel bonnet. | ||
| View original record | 204 Experimental Department 23rd. January 1937. Rm/Std.12/AP. Messrs Park, Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, We are anxious to fit an… | ||
| scan0106 | Telegram requesting an urgent supply of a part from Cornercroft for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 204 f Bovill WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON. cornercroft. PLEASE SUPPLY [CORNERCROFT struck through] REAR NUMBER FOR BENTLEY R.C. 4724 URGENT DODD ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. requesting parts and reporting a fault on a Bentley B.56.BN. | ||
| View original record | 204 Experimental Department 25th January 1937. Rm/FD.12/AP. Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Thompson. Dear Sirs, We confirm our telegram of… | ||
| scan0108 | Instruction to despatch a steel Bentley bonnet to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 204 To HPS. Rm/Std.1/JH.30.1.37. Will you please despatch the steel Bentley bonnet which you have made for us (and which is now ready) complete with fasteners etc. to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. and… | ||
| scan0109 | Tooling cost for wider entrance bodies for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 204 Hs. from Rm. Rm14/R.9.7.37. Since wider entrance bodies are not going to be proceded with until we reach B.III, there appears no objective in incurring £125/10/- tool cost, unless Sales decide to… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter requesting an estimate for building a saloon car body for a short wheelbase Bentley B.5. chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. to By. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 204 16th.September 1937. Da/Ev.10/N. SECRET & CONFIDENTIAL. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of C.Ward,Esq., Dear Sir, Re:… | ||
| scan0111 | Condition and location of a secondhand Bentley Coupe Body. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. from Rm/FD. 204 Rm/FD.20/JH.17.9.37. re Secondhand Bentley Couple Body. This body is at present stored at Shardlow, it would be necessary for the customer to visit the works and enquire for… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a gallon of grey paint for Bentley body No.B.289. | ||
| View original record | 204 Rm/FD.5/JH. 24th February, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We should be very obliged if you could let us… | ||
| scan0113 | Inquiry about a Coupé Body dismounted from an Experimental Bentley chassis, questioning its availability and suitability for the current chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. RM/SD. F.DODD - 204? Ed9/IH.14.5.38. Some time ago you had a Coupé Body, which had been dismounted from an Experimental Bentley chassis. Will you please say if it is still for disposal, and… | ||
| scan0114 | Bentley Coupe body available for disposal. | ||
| View original record | 204. W/S - Ed. Rm/FD.8/JH.18.5.38. With reference to your memo. ref. Ed.9/IH.14.5.38. We still have the Bentley Coupe body for disposal, particulars of which are as follows :- Makers Park Ward,… | ||
| scan0115 | Request for permission to transport a Bentley Coupe body from stores at Shardlow to Allwater Motor Bodies Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 204 To Hd. c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/FD.20/JH.15.6.38. Will you please give your permission for the transport lorry to deliver a Bentley Coupe body to Allwater Motor Bodies Ltd., Canterbury Works,… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting drawings to investigate moving the side spare wheel on a Standard Saloons Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 204 CONFIDENTIAL. 15th.November 1938. BY.S/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Standard Saloons-Bentley. In order that we may… | ||
| scan0117 | Analysis of tractive resistance figures for a 1935 Standard Bentley Park Ward Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 204t 1380 To Rm/Gry... from Ev. c. Rm. Rm/Swinden, c. By. Da. Da/Ev.9/N.6.3.39. Re: Standard Bentley, 1935. Std. Park Ward Saloon 181.CW. We have analysed the figures relating to the tractive… | ||
| scan0118 | Performance data table for a Park Ward Saloon showing tractive resistance at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | APPENDIX. PARK WARD SALOON 181.CW. Tyres at 34 lbs in² A = 23.2 sq.ft. Wat = 1.81 Tons. MPH. | Total Tractive Resistance. lbs. | Tr Tyres. lbs. | Tr Windage. lbs. | K. ø 95 | 418 | 108.5 | 309.5 |… | ||
| scan0119 | Performance data sheet with resistance and horsepower figures for a 1935 Park Ward 4 door saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy. *1935 Park Ward 4 door saloon 181.CW, all up weight 4060 lbs. Speed MPH. Resistance lbs. HP. 95 418 106 ) 90 382 91.5 ) Extrapolated. 85 356 78 ) 80 311 66 ) 75 282 56 ) 70 248 46 ) 65 224 39 )… | ||
| scan0120 | Blueprint of a Four Door Six Light Saloon, Buick 'Century' Series 60, showing side and plan views with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | PD. 385 FIXED WINDSCREEN. SUNSHINE ROOF. QUARTER LIGHTS SLIDE 4.00. BACKLIGHT SIZE 35.625 x 10.375. TYRE SIZE 7.00x 15.00. APPROX. INFLATED SIZES: DIAMETER: 29.5. WIDTH: 7.5. GROUND LEVEL - CAR… | ||
| scan0121 | Confirming the dispatch of 1/16th scale drawings for a Buick Century Series 60 and a Humber Super-Snipe Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 20H and 1049 + 1069. c. Rm. DA.3/G.11.3.39. RE: DESIGN RECORDS OF CARS. Miss REECE FILE UNDER BUICK & BENTLEY FILE We send herewith PD.385 and PD.386 shewing respectively a 1/16th. scale drawing of… | ||
| scan0122 | Blueprint showing dimensions for a Humber 'Super Snipe' Four Door Six Light Saloon. | ||
| View original record | PD. 386 SUNSHINE ROOF HINGED QUARTER LIGHTS TWIN BACKLIGHTS EACH 16.500 x 5.25 DISC WHEELS RIMS: 16.00 x 4.00 TYRES: 6.00 SECTION ACTUAL INFLATED SIZE: 28.60 x 6.25 STATIC EFFECTIVE RADIUS: 13.40… | ||
| scan0123 | Design and fitting of the Bensport radiator and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | X205 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M3.6.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. re. BENSPORT RADIATOR AND BONNET. We send herewith N. sch. 3480, shewing the configuration of the Bensport (Bentley 'B' model) radiator and… | ||
| scan0124 | Proposed design changes to the bonnet and radiator of the Bentley 'B' model. | ||
| View original record | X205 BY. FROM EV. EV1/M21.6.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BENTLEY 'B'. As a result of seeing the model of the bonnet and radiator of the above car at Park Wards, we shall wish to make some slight changes… | ||
| scan0125 | The revised design of a Bentley 'B' bonnet and radiator. | ||
| View original record | X205. BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M9.7.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BENTLEY 'B'. We send herewith N.sch.3502 shewing the revised design of bonnet and radiator which agrees with the model at Park Wards. The… | ||
| scan0126 | Modification of a Bensport bonnet fitting. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. X205. DA/EV2/M21.10.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BENSPORT BONNET. As the radiator demands that the location of the bonnet be at the dash, we have modified the usual fitting to provide… | ||
| scan0127 | Difficulties of repositioning the Bentley bonnet side hinge due to styling trends. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/LID. FROM EV. X205 EV 5/2215.33. COPY TO E. HN. BONNET SIDE HINGE. BENTLEY. With reference to your proposal that the bonnet side hinge of the Bentley should be moved up to be hidden by the waist… | ||
| scan0128 | Proposed modification to the Bentley Bonnet louvres to improve hand clearance. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.20.6.33. c. Hs. HV. re Bentley Bonnet. It is complained that in operating the front bonnet fasteners the knuckles of the hand are damaged on the louvres. To improve this… | ||
| scan0129 | Criticism of the Bentley chassis bonnet length and proposing to hold up work on the bonnet plates and hinges. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. [struck through] Sfty [struck through] Royce [struck through] c. Hs. X205 BY.1/G. 29.8.33. BENTLEY CHASSIS - BONNET. ------------------------ A criticism has arisen in regard to the length of… | ||
| scan0130 | Modifications to the Bentley bonnet, specifically the number and placement of louvres. | ||
| View original record | X205 To BY from E. E.5/HP.1.9.33. c. Wor. Hs. Stv. Hv. Bentley Bonnet. It was agreed that the last two louvres in the Bentley bonnet would be washed out where the louvres overlap the rear bonnet rest,… | ||
| scan0131 | Water drainage issue with the gutter on Bentley bonnets and proposals for design modifications. | ||
| View original record | X205 To MV. from E. c. Mr. Hs. By. Dft. E.6/HP.1.9.33. re Bentley Bonnets. We notice on the examples of the Bentley cars we have at the Works that there is a gutter in that portion of the scuttle… | ||
| scan0132 | Three proposed modifications to improve the Bentley bonnet for a 10,000 miles trial. | ||
| View original record | X205. To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.2/HP.19.9.33. c. Sft. RHC. Hs. Rm Bentley Bonnet. Please receive herewith: LeC.3615 shewing various modifications to improve the bonnet. They are: (1) The top panels are… | ||
| scan0133 | Urgent fitting of button-type bonnet stops to a Bentley car to protect the paint. | ||
| View original record | X2085 To RHC from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.20.9.33. c. Hs. re Bentley Bonnet Stops. URGENT. Will you please have fitted to the top panels of the bonnet on car 1-B-4 the button type stops for protecting the… | ||
| scan0134 | Proposed modification to Bentley bonnet louvres for cost savings and production simplification. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To G. from E. c. Works Hs. ~~by EV.~~ [Handwritten: x205] E.7/HP.21.9.33. Bentley Bonnet Louvres. We attach herewith a blueprint of XB.87 shewing an arrangement drawing of the Bentley bonnet in… | ||
| scan0135 | Agreeing to a suggestion concerning Bentley bonnet louvres. | ||
| View original record | S/W.... c. to Her. -> Hs Hy Ev. X205. C10/C27.9.33 Re BENTLEY BONNET LOUVRES ------- I have had this matter discussed in London and we quite agree with your suggestion. Will you please, therefore,… | ||
| scan0136 | Agreeing to change the design of Bentley bonnet louvres from graded to steps. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. Hs. Ws. | ||
| scan0137 | Short memo providing requested information on the load of a balanced cam. | ||
| View original record | X205} To Mx. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 6/KT. 28.9.33. Here is some information re. load on the balanced cam for which you asked. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0138 | Measurement of torque exerted by a Bensport Camshaft balancing cam. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Hs/FJH. Hs/FJH.11/KT.28.9.33. TORQUE EXERTED BY BENSPORT CAMSHAFT BALANCING CAM. The balancing cam referred to in this report was made up to LeC.3542 and is identical to those made up to… | ||
| scan0139 | Showing the calculated values of balancing cam torque. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.11/KT.28.9.33. The attached curve shows the calculated values of balancing cam torque from which maximum torque = 49.8 lbs.ins. lm/F.J.Hardy. | ||
| scan0140 | Torque curve graph for a Bensport camshaft balancing cam. | ||
| View original record | B.V.6 CAMSHAFT BALANCING CAM - BENSPORT TORQUE CURVE FOR BALANCING CAM ONLY (FRICTION IS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT) MAX. TORQUE = 49.8 lbs. ins. MIN. TORQUE = -49.8 lbs. ins. 30° 60° Torque - lbs. ins.… | ||
| scan0141 | Modification to Bentley bonnets for increased stiffness, requiring coachbuilders to be notified. | ||
| View original record | T205. To BY. from E. E.1/HP.4.10.33. c. Hs. HP. JLE. EV. re Bentley Bonnets. We are assuming that you will notify the coachbuilders of the modification to the top hinge of the bonnet for increased… | ||
| scan0142 | Fabric and fitting method for the Bentley bonnet rest. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from E. c.c. for. Hs. [redacted] x 205. E.6/HP.23.11.33. re Bonnet Rest - Bentley. Herewith sample of our present fabric used on the RR. chassis bonnet rest. The material is cotton, not Ferodo,… | ||
| scan0143 | Negotiations with Park Ward for interchangeable Bentley bonnets and the creation of templates for other coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X205 [REDACTED] from Sft. C.c. [REDACTED] c. Hs. Sft6/BH.29.11.33. BENTLEY BONNET. Thanks for your memo' Evl/IM.28.11.33, we rather expected that we should hear from you with regard to our… | ||
| scan0144 | Arranging a meeting in Derby to discuss the Bentley bonnet. | ||
| View original record | TO Sft. From Ev. COPY TO . By. Hs Hs. K201- EV1/30.11.33. RE BENTLEY BONNET. Many thanks for your Sft6/BH.29.BI.33. re the above. I have already arranged with "E" to come to Derby at the beginning of… | ||
| scan0145 | Directive to change the bonnet clip anchorage bracket material from aluminium to steel on the first 15 Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S (C). c. Wor. c. Hs. c. E. c. Mx. c. BY/CS. x203 BY.6/G.4.12.33. BENTLEY - BONNET CLIP ANCHORAGE. Referring to C.6/C.1.12.33. the first 15 chassis were fitted with a clip anchorage bracket made in… | ||
| scan0146 | Communication regarding the Bentley bonnet clip anchorage. | ||
| View original record | S/W....EY. c. to Wor. ->Hs. E. Mx. By/Cs. ------ 1205 C7/C5.12.33 BENTLEY - BONNET CLIP ANCHORAGE. -------------------------- Thanks for your EY.6/G4.12.33, from which I am pleased to note you are… | ||
| scan0147 | Brief internal memorandum forwarding a note concerning a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | P. Hs. Dy. from Wor. ----------- X205, Wor3/T4.12.33. ------------ RE BENTLEY CAR. I send you copy of a note (C6/C1.12.33) I have received from C.. Will you kindly give this matter your attention.… | ||
| scan0148 | Recurring failure of a bonnet clip anchorage on a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Copy. S/W. Wor. Copy to EP. and Rc. C6/C1.12.33. Re Bentley car On Bentley car No.B-15-AE the bonnet clip anchorage on the offside front has broken on two occasions. On the first occasion it was… | ||
| scan0149 | The change of aluminium brackets for the Bentley bonnet clip anchorage on the first fifteen cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx. (201) Mx1/T6.12.33. BENTLEY BONNET CLIP ANCHORAGE. As you will have seen by the correspondence, we are changing the aluminium brackets for Bonnet Clip anchorage for all the first… | ||
| scan0150 | The failure of Remax Bonnet Fasteners on a Bentley Chassis, recommending a change from brass to steel rivets. | ||
| View original record | To: Hives c. Hs X205 HY/CS3/EH.28.2.34. Re Bentley Chassis - Bonnet - Section 5260. With reference to the Remax Bonnet Fasteners used on above chassis, there has been a few cases reported of failure… | ||
| scan0151 | Complaint about 'Remax' Bonnet Fasteners for the Bentley Chassis Bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To - BY. c. to E. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X205 ROY/JT.5/GR.5.3.34. re BENTLEY CHASSIS - BONNET - SECTION 5260. Referring to your memo By/OS.3/EH.28234, regarding the "Remax" Bonnet Fasteners pattern… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter from REMAX LIMITED regarding a faulty bonnet fastener and its replacement. | ||
| View original record | COPY LETTER 3/7, Alfred Place London, W.C. (1). Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. 3rd March, 1934. Dear Sirs, Your Ref. ROY/JT.15/GB. We thank you for yours of February 28th and note with extreme… | ||
| scan0153 | Assurance from Remax Company to use steel pins for bonnet fasteners on the Bentley Chassis to prevent future issues. | ||
| View original record | X205 To - By. c. to E. c. to Hs. ✓ c. to W. ROY/JT.8/GB.12.3.34. re BENTLEY CHASSIS - BONNET - SECTION 5260. Replying to your memo By.5/C6334, re E.B.349, "Remax" Bonnet Fasteners, please note, we now… | ||
| scan0154 | Query regarding the Bentley bonnet's brass hinges clashing with the black and white colour scheme. | ||
| View original record | BT Hs X205 EP/Thn8/MH.27.3.34 re BENTLEY BONNET --------------------- A query has been raised by one of our outside men that the brass hinges used on the side bonnet hinges of the Bentley clash rather… | ||
| scan0155 | Criticism regarding the hinge visibility on a Bentley 20/25 bonnet. | ||
| View original record | EP. [crossed out] E. [crossed out] Hs. [crossed out] X205 BY.9/G.11.4.34. RE: BENTLEY BONNET. ------------------ Referring to EP/Thn.8/MH. 27.3.34. we have examined a 20/25 bonnet, and have obtained… | ||
| scan0156 | Message to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the arrival time of a lorry for a body. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Park Ward, 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. X204 WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON. LORRY WILL ARRIVE FOR BODY EIGHT THIRTY WEDNESDAY MORNING. DODD. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0157 | Comparison of bonnet temperatures for thermostatically controlled shutter and bypass systems. | ||
| View original record | v205 14.9.34. COMPARISON OF BONNET TEMPERATURES WITH (a) Thermostatically controlled shutter system (b) Thermostatically controlled bypass system. Maintained Water Temps. Air Bonnet Air Top Bottom… | ||
| scan0158 | Request for a copy of a Bentley bonnet specification for use on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To By: L205 Hs/Wym.18/KW.8.5.35. Bentley Bonnet. We understand that some time ago a plain bonnet with 3 "Flip-Flap" shutters on each side plate, was instructed by you for fitment to Chassis No.… | ||
| scan0159 | Instruction to fit a Bentley Chassis bonnet with 3' 'Flip-Flap' shutters instead of louvres. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X205 Hs/Wym.27/KW.13.5.35. Bentley Chassis - Bonnet - Section 5260. Plain Bonnet with 3" "Flip-Flap" Shutters instead of Louvres. Will you please instruct and fit to the bonnet of 1-B-IV two… | ||
| scan0160 | Design and application of a Widney Unbroken Line Hinge for the Bentley bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. X205 E/Ev.1/MN.21.9.35. Bentley Bonnet. We send herewith LeC 4710, a design which we have made to send to Messrs.Hallam,Sleigh & Cheston in conjunction with an investigation… | ||
| scan0161 | Modifications for a wider bonnet and dashboard on an experimental Bentley chassis for a new Park Ward body. | ||
| View original record | x nos To BY. GRY Copy to Der. Hs/Rm. (struck through) RHC. (struck through) We should instruct two wider dashboards in case we have to transfer body to Standard Chassis Bentley Bonnet and Dashboard.… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to a supplier regarding the production of a sample top bonnet hinge for a Bentley car, discussing materials and design modifications. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Rm. D. 205 STEADMAN After Pn/SM E/Ev.4/MN. 26th. November, 1936. Messrs.Hallam,Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, Birmingham, 4. For the attention of Mr.J.H.Booth. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0163 | Page two of a letter requesting immediate attention and a quick conclusion to a delayed matter. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/EV.4/MN. 26.11.36. We trust that you will give these matters your immediate attention as due to the long delay which this matter has experienced, we are anxious to come to some conclusions as… | ||
| scan0164 | Cost savings by manufacturing Bentley bonnets from steel instead of aluminium. | ||
| View original record | D 205 To RHC. Rm/Std.24/JH.5.11.36. Bentley Bonnet - Saving in Cost. We wish to save cost on Bentley bonnets by making them in steel instead of aluminium. We estimate that in this way we can save… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter chasing a supplier for samples of a top bonnet hinge for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Ba. Rm. 205 E/Ev.3/MN. 2nd. December, 1936. Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, Birmingham, 4. For the attention of J.H.Booth Esq. Dear Sirs, A week ago to-day we… | ||
| scan0166 | Failed Ferodo bonnet rest test and a proposed improved fabric to fix bonnet knock issues on various models. | ||
| View original record | 205 To E. from Rm/Std. Rm./Std.3/AP.11.12.36. Referring to your memos E.5/HP.8.12.36. and E.2/HP.17.11.36., we have run the Ferodo bonnet rest scheme on 5.B.lV. in France, but this car did not… | ||
| scan0167 | Conclusions from an interview concerning the fitting of Widney type concealed top bonnet hinges to a Bentley bonnet. | ||
| View original record | TO E. Copy to ES. Rm. E/EV.1/MN.13.1.37. Concealed Top Bonnet Hinge. We give below the general conclusions arrived at during our interview with Mr. Cheston of Messrs.Hallam Sleigh & Cheston concerning… | ||
| scan0168 | Challenges and solutions for producing a suitable Widney unbroken line top bonnet hinge for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To EV. Copy to DS. Rm. SHC. HPS. Rm/Steadman. E/Ev.5/MN.1.2.37. [Handwritten note] Std- This seems a depressing state of affairs. Has Ev. really done the best possible. Rm Bonnet with Widney Unbroken… | ||
| scan0169 | Modifying the bonnet hinge and radiator eye, weighing the disadvantages of a new scheme against its one aesthetic advantage. | ||
| View original record | -2- Due to the peculiar action of the hinge the rear bonnet eye is of a peculiar shape and it will be expensive to produce. This cannot be helped. A modified fitting on the radiator eye is required,… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding fitting a Widney unbroken line top bonnet hinge to a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. Rm/Steadman. 205 E/Ev.6/MN. 2nd. February,1937. Messrs.Hallam,Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, Birmingham,4. Dear Sirs, Re Bentley with Widney Unbroken Line Top… | ||
| scan0171 | Supplier's visit to deliver a Bentley bonnet hinge and a request to prepare for its assembly. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Copy to BY. Da. Rm. RHG. Rm/Stendman. Widney Unbroken Line Top Hinge to Bonnet - Bentley. ----------------------------------------------------- We have received a telephone communication from… | ||
| scan0172 | Requesting an official order for successful welding work on a Bentley steel bonnet by Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. [Handwritten] 20/- ✓ Rm/Std.5/JH.4.2.37. On Thrusday last we visited Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow of Rea Street, Birmingham and they carried out some successful welding on a Bentley steel bonnet… | ||
| scan0173 | Telephone communication about fitting a Widney top hinge to a sample Bentley bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Copy to BY. Dr. Fur. RHC. Rob/Steadman. Widney Unbroken Line Top Hinge to Bonnet - Bentley. We have received a telephone communication from Messrs.Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston this morning to the… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter to Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd. regarding a visit to discuss spot welding of bonnet stiffeners. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Std.4/M. 4th February, 1937. Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd., Rea Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. R.B. SMITH. The writer would like to take this… | ||
| scan0175 | Advising against producing an unbroken line top hinge for a Bentley bonnet due to various disadvantages. | ||
| View original record | To R. From HHC. c. to E/Ev. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to HPS. STEADMAN. 205 Min Rm/sm RHC.7/MJ.4.2.37. BONNET WITH UNBROKEN LINE TOP HINGE FOR BENTLEY. Replying to memo. R/Ev.5/MW.1.2.37 if the bonnet… | ||
| scan0176 | Missing delivery of Bonnet Rest Webbing from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Wolin Rm/STD Rm/STD. Copy to G/Mt. [struck through] Copy to Roy/Ms. [struck through] G/Cam/AEW.3/DW.8.2.37. Stores cannot trace having received the following:- 15 ft Bonnet Rest Webbing, from… | ||
| scan0177 | Transfer and booking out of bonnet rest webbing to the Experimental Shop. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/Std. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Cam. Referring to memo G/Cam/AEW.3/DW.8.2.37. The bonnet rest webbing in question was handed direct to Rm/Std. and has now been handed to the Experimental… | ||
| scan0178 | Technical memorandum on the specification and fitting of Widney unbroken line top bonnet hinges for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 205. To EY. Copy to Dr. HFG. Rm. Bu/Std. E/Ev.1/MN.12.2.37. Widney Unbroken Line Top Hinge - Bentley. We have already issued to you LeC.5486 showing the Widney unbroken line top bonnet hinge type… | ||
| scan0179 | Use of a Widney unbroken top hinge for Bentley bonnets, including sample comparisons and material specifications. | ||
| View original record | 205. To-EY. Copy to- Mr. HFS. Rm/Std. E/EV.1/MN.12.2.37. Widney Unbroken Line Top Hinge - Bentley. We have already issued to you LeC.5486 showing the Widney unbroken line top bonnet hinge type H.34.… | ||
| scan0180 | Instructions for fitting a mock-up of a Widney bonnet hinge to a Bentley car for examination. | ||
| View original record | 205 To HPS. Rm/Std.4/AP.2.4.37. WIDNEY BONNET HINGE FOR BENTLEY In order to avoid unnecessary work and expense, we should like Sg. to see the appearance of the above bonnet hinge on a car as soon as… | ||
| scan0181 | Delay in procuring materials for a Bentley bonnet with a Widney hinge. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 305 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.10/AP.3.5.37 BENTLEY BONNET WITH WIDNEY HINGE. Sg., having viewed the mock-up Widney hinge on a Bentley bonnet on B.56.BN. approximately a month ago, is very anxious… | ||
| scan0182 | Request for a covering order for one Bentley bonnet hinge from Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 205/ Rm/Std.10/JH.6.5.37. Will you please send a covering order to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston, Ltd., for one Bentley bonnet hinge similar to their drawing H.1021. This has… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to Messrs Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston regarding the supply of hinges for a Bentley bonnet and arranging a works visit. | ||
| View original record | 205 6th May 1937 Rm/Std.7/AP. Messrs Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4 Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Booth You have, we believe already supplied us with two… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston arranging a visit to discuss folding bonnet top panels and providing directions. | ||
| View original record | 203 TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from a supplier regarding a modification to a hinge to accommodate a stainless steel bead retainer. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS to H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Messrs Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston regarding the receipt and potential return of hinges. | ||
| View original record | 205' Rm/Std.7/AP. 19th May 1937. Messrs Hallam, Sleigh, & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4 For the attention of Mr.Booth. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 14th inst.,… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding a hinge taken by Mr. Steadman. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM 205 HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the progress on a Widney Bonnet Hinge and requesting detailed drawings for quotation. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM 205 HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to Messrs Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston requesting a quotation for Bentley bonnet top plates and hinges. | ||
| View original record | 205 Experimental Department Rm/Std.9/AP. 15th June 1937. Messrs Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4. For the attention of Mr.Booth. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding a quotation for Bentley bonnet tops based on supplied drawings. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0191 | Quotation letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding pairs of Bonnet Tops fitted with Widney Patent Concealed Bonnet Hinges for Bentley Bonnets. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM 205 HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS… | ||
| scan0192 | Quotation from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston for the supply of steel and aluminium bonnet tops. | ||
| View original record | ON AIR MINISTRY APPROVED LISTS. TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to a supplier regarding a quotation for Bentley bonnet parts and ongoing material experiments. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Department Rm/Std.7/AP. June 29th 1937 Messrs Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd., Widney Works, Bagot Street, BIRMINGHAM 4. For the attention of Mr.Booth. Dear Sirs, We have received your… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston confirming receipt of a letter and advising that their Mr. Booth is on holiday. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0195 | Return of a Widney Bonnet Hinge to a supplier for anti-rust treatment. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. From Rm/Std. c. G/Mt. 205 Rm/Std.9/AP.13.10.37. We are sending into the Central Stores one Widney Bonnet Hinge. Will you please return this to Messrs Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston, Widney Works,… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the sending of Widney Patent Quick Action Bonnet Fasteners for trial. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 Lines) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM 20571026 HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS.… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. confirming the despatch of a Bentley steel bonnet for anti-rust treatment. | ||
| View original record | 205 Rm/FD.6/MH. 18th. February 1938. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Thomspon. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you to-day per passenger… | ||
| scan0198 | The despatch of a steel bonnet to Messrs Park Ward in London. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. from Rm/FD. c. D/BP. 1006? 205- Rm/FD.3/AP.18.2.38 We are sending into the Stores one steel bonnet. Will you please despatch this today certain per passenger train to Messrs Park Ward, 473… | ||
| scan0199 | Use of the Peregrine axle on the Bensport chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. X 201. DA/EV1/M30.5.32. X.4553 C. to SG. WOR. HS. B. BENSPORT FRONT AXLE. Re. BY2/G26532.,referring to DA/EV1/M19532., and DA/EV2/M19.5.32. We suggested that you use the Peregrine axle… | ||
| scan0200 | Modifications to the Peregrine & Bensport Front Axle. | ||
| View original record | M. FROM DA. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E HDY. PEREGRINE & BENSPORT FRONT AXLE. Herewith is N. scheme 3701. giving the above axle modified to give a pivot inclination of 4° with the vertical, and at the same… | ||
| scan0201 | Modifications to the Bensport Front Axle to prevent twisting under braking loads. | ||
| View original record | X201 To BY. from Da. c. Wor. H. Hs. Da.3/HP.28.6.33. Bensport Front Axle. With reference to the front axle which twisted under severe braking loads, we have investigated this and find that we can… | ||
| scan0202 | New schedule for a stiffened Front Axle Pivot for Bensport. | ||
| View original record | X201 To BY. from Da. c. Hs. E. Da.1/HP.10.7.33. Bensport - Front Axle Pivot. Herewith is N. Sch. 3772 showing the two bolt bottom flange of the front axle pivot stiffened by increasing its depth 50%.… | ||
| scan0203 | Suggesting an alternative spring-loaded standpipe for the Bensport Front Axle Pivot. | ||
| View original record | X.207. To BY. from Da. c. Wor. E. Hs. Da.4/HP.12.7.33. Bensport Front Axle Pivot. In addition to N. Sch.3772, we send herewith N. Sch.3775 showing an adaptation of the spring-loaded standpipe to the… | ||
| scan0204 | Temporary and further improvements for the Bensport Axle Control system. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. Wor. Hs. ET. X201 Da.3/HP 12.7.33. Bensport Axle Control. -------------------- Herewith is N. Sch. 3770 showing a modification to the bushes in the triangular forgings, to prevent… | ||
| scan0205 | Requesting the preparation of experimental details to prevent over-lubrication of the 3½ Litre Bentley front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | G. Dept. (crossed out) X204 c. Hs/Rm. BY/SS18/N.4.8.33. Re: 3½ Litre Bentley - Pivot/Lubrication. With reference to the schemes and details recently standardised on the 20/25 HP. chassis for… | ||
| scan0206 | Lubrication issues with pivot pins on a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley, instructing a reversion to a three-groove friction washer. | ||
| View original record | G. Dept. (crossed out) c. Hs. K207. BY/SS.2/N.28.10.33. Re: 3½ Litre Bentley - Pivots. We give you below an extract from Hs/GWH's report on 1.B.IV after 5,000 miles under memo reference… | ||
| scan0207 | Instructing the fitting of Bentley front axles with a 4° transverse pivot lean to all cars in the shop. | ||
| View original record | To MHC. from Hs/Gry. x201 Hs/Gry.17/KW5.1.34. Bentley Front Axles. --------------------- We want to fit front axles with a 4° transverse pivot lean to all our cars. Hs. is not willing to standardise… | ||
| scan0208 | Following up on a conversation regarding the Bentley front axle control. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: HS, X201 To Wox. [Struck through] From Sg. re Front Axle Control - Bentley. Copy to E.Hsl [Struck through] Referring to Hs/Gry.17/KW.20.2.34, from my conversation with you on Friday I… | ||
| scan0209 | The adaptation of the Bentley Front Axle pivot inclination. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. WOF. Mr. Hs. RHEV Handwritten notes: GRY see me, x201, HS Da.2/HP.1.3.34. Bentley Front Axle. The strengthened roller bearing on the pivot was originally designed for 4° pivot… | ||
| scan0210 | Issues with nuts coming loose on the Bentley front axle control and a recommendation to use larger bolts. | ||
| View original record | X 201 To Sg. from Hs/Gry. c. to HoR. c. to C. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. c. to E. c. to BH. c. to Sft. c. to Mx. Hs/Gry.17/KW.20.2.34. FRONT AXLE CONTROL - BENTLEY. We have had trouble with the… | ||
| scan0211 | Standardisation of larger bolts for the axle control bracket to prevent them from coming loose. | ||
| View original record | RR 7898N (SH) (57312. 29-12-33) BM. 3/640/2 X 201 Completed 14.3.34. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 26.2.34. Description of Parts. AXLE CONTROL - LARGER BOLTS HOLDING CONTROL BRACKET TO AXLE.… | ||
| scan0212 | Examination of a twisted front axle on a 3 1/2 litre Bentley, discussing the cause, potential remedies, and history of similar issues. | ||
| View original record | x201 To Wer. from R/Lid. c. Hs. Hy. Hd. The 3½ litre Bentley No.B.75.A.E. Crossman. We have carefully examined the twisted front axle removed from the above car. The twisting is due to a very violent… | ||
| scan0213 | 20,000-mile test on a strengthened Bentley front axle. | ||
| View original record | X201 To Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Rd. C. to E. Hs/Gry.6/KW.16.4.34. BENTLEY FRONT AXLE. We have run on 4-B-IV for 20,000 miles a strengthened axle to N.Sch.3749. This axle has an increased… | ||
| scan0214 | Standardising and producing a strengthened front axle for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | By. X201 Hs/Gry.9/KW.30.4.34. Front Axle - Bentley: We cannot standardise the strengthened features of the axle run on 4-B-IV as it has the wrong transverse lean. We have discussed with By/TWD whether… | ||
| scan0215 | The failure of a weak type Bentley front axle and recommendations for using a strengthened version. | ||
| View original record | X 201 To Wox. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Sft. Hs/Rm.7/KW.18.5.34. BENTLEY FRONT AXLE. We recently smashed one of the original weak type front axles on the Bump after running 50 hours with cycle type… | ||
| scan0216 | Cracked Bentley front axle in Paris and recommendations for a strengthened replacement. | ||
| View original record | X201 To Wor. c. to E. c. to Hd. c. to By. Hs/Rm.18/KW. 25.5.34. Bentley Front Axles. We had a telephone message from Paris this morning to say that a front axle had cracked on a car out there, whether… | ||
| scan0217 | Close-up photograph of a front axle, steering knuckle, and brake assembly, with a focus on the linkages. | ||
| View original record | B. 23. AE. | ||
| scan0219 | Attached photograph related to Bentley Front Axles. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Hd. c. to By. Hs/Rm.10/KW.30.5.34. Bentley Front Axles. Please find attached the second photograph belonging to memo. Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.5.34. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0220 | Highlighting a discrepancy in the metal section of recently fitted Bentley front axles. | ||
| View original record | To SY. from RHC. x201 RHC.5/BE28.5.34 BENTLEY FRONT AXLES On examination of Front Axles GB.1164 recently fitted to B.23.AH. and the Bumper Chassis, it would appear that forgings are not being produced… | ||
| scan0221 | Blueprint showing a cross-section of a Bentley front axle beam, detailing a shortage of metal on the forging. | ||
| View original record | DRG. SECTION .750 ACTUAL SECTION .325 .750 SECTION KK GB 89 ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 28 MAY 1934 DERBY. SECTION OF BENTLEY FRONT AXLE BEAM GB1164 SHEWING SHORTAGE OF METAL ON FORGING. | ||
| scan0222 | Proposed reinforcements for the Bentley Front Axle. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. Rm x201 Da.2/HP.30.5.34. c. Wor. E. Hs. Hdy. RMC. Bentley Front Axle. Herewith is N. Sch.4067 showing the proposed reinforcement of the axle section around the mouth of the brake shaft… | ||
| scan0223 | Bentley front axle control and the use of offset spring eyes. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Da. c. Worr-B. Hs. Hy. Da.1/HP.30.5.34. Bentley Front Axle Control. We have previously pointed out that when the front spring is used as ours is, as a strut in compression, anchorage by an… | ||
| scan0224 | New type of cracking failure on Bentley front axles, discussing testing and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | X201 To WGR. from E. c. Sg. Hs. Dy. Bn. Mft. Hc. Bentley Front Axles. It should be clearly understood that the cracking of the boss surrounding the brake shaft on the Bentley front axle is a new type… | ||
| scan0225 | The distorted condition of a 1-B-IV front axle. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from RHC. /201 RHC.7/BE5.6.34. 1-B-IV. Front Axle Herewith blueprint shewing distorted condition of above axle. Both pivots have twisted in the direction of rotation of the road wheels, and… | ||
| scan0226 | Permanent distortion in an unstrengthened axle during front spring buckling tests. | ||
| View original record | X 201 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. Hs/Rm.6/KW.11.6.34. The attached print shows the permanent distortion which took place in the axle of 1-B-IV during the recent test when we were trying to buckle the… | ||
| scan0227 | Diagram showing distortion measurements on a front axle. | ||
| View original record | O.S N.S E/L FRONT - SIDE 200 O.S 100 N.S 1° 40' O.S 0° 35' N.S To REAR OF CAR VERTICAL & STRUCK FROM AXLE PAD DOWEL HOLES VIEW LOOKING ON O.S END 3° GB873 DISTORTION ON FRONT AXLE (REMOVED FROM 1 BIV.… | ||
| scan0228 | Diagram showing distortion measurements on a front axle beam removed from a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | O.S N.S A FRONT SIDE .200 O.S .100 N.S 1° 40' O.S 0° 35' N.S TWIST OF AXLE AXLE NOT STRAIGHT IN TRAVEL TO REAR OF CAR VERTICAL & STRUCK FROM AXLE PAD DOWEL HOLES VIEW LOOKING ON O.S END 3° GB 873… | ||
| scan0229 | Effects of shock absorber load and spring deflection on steering geometry and considering alternative axle control designs. | ||
| View original record | X901 To E. c. to Da. Hs/Rm.10/KW.25.6.34. Axle Control under Spring Torque. We have been trying the effect of reduced shock absorber load on the steering when the springs are shackled at the front.… | ||
| scan0230 | And a diagram showing track variations on a Bentley 4 1/4 Litre front axle when jacked up. | ||
| View original record | Title BENTLEY FRONT AXLE x201 4 1/4 Litre Latest Type Pointer Front Wings Track ROAD SPRING B A C Variation in track when axle is packed up. | | O.S. | N.S. | Difference | |---|---|---|---| | Normal.… | ||
| scan0231 | Standardisation report for stiffer brake torsion shafts in the front axle. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED 21.8.34. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 6.6.34. Description of Parts. STIFFER BRAKE TORSION SHAFTS IN FRONT AXLE. X No. 201. Drawing N. Sch. No. 4009. Part List Origin. To reduce… | ||
| scan0232 | Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment related to a modification for the 'C' series. | ||
| View original record | YELTNEB STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/WS.22.6.34) £27.0.0 This modification is already instructed for 'C' series (Sft/GH.22.6.34) [Stamp: RECEIVED JUL 3… | ||
| scan0233 | Results of 10,000-mile tests on Bentley 4½° pivot front axles and their use on trials cars. | ||
| View original record | x201 To RHC. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 7.9.34. Bentley 4½° Pivot Front Axles. As a result of recent 10,000 miles tests GWH. is definitely of the opinion that the 4½° pivot lean front axle gives better steering… | ||
| scan0234 | Urging the detailing of a solution to an issue with Bentley axle control and controllable dampers during braking. | ||
| View original record | x201 To By. Hs/Rm.1/KW.14.9.34. Bentley Axle Control. We should be glad if you could urge the detailing of N.Sch.4178. This we hope will counteract the difficulty which we pointed out at the recent… | ||
| scan0235 | Suggestions for a Bentley Front Axle Control system. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from Da. c. Wop. Mr. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Rm 120/ Da.4/HP.12.9.34. Bentley - Front Axle Control. Herewith are N. Sch's 4178,4179, 4180 and 4182, the suggestion for Front Axle Control by means of the… | ||
| scan0236 | Requesting modifications to a Bentley front axle to test for brake judder and tramping. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, + 201 Hs/Gry.25/KW.1.11.34. Bentley Front Axle. Some time ago you prepared for us the necessary front axle to move the bottom end of the torque triangle out towards the pivots for tests on… | ||
| scan0237 | Experiments to cure Bentley front axle tramp by adjusting pivot lean angles. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X201 Hs/Gry.10/KW. 8.11.34. Bentley Front Axle Tramp. In connection with the experiments we are trying to cure this trouble we should like to be able to run 3-B-IV with pivot leans of 5°, 10°,… | ||
| scan0238 | The second series of tests for the 3.B.IV. front axle, detailing pivot pin distortion from previous tests. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from RHC. x201 RHC.2/MS17.12.34. RE: 3. B. IV. FRONT AXLE. On checking over the above axle following the second series of tests, it was found that neither the axle beam nor the pivot pins… | ||
| scan0239 | Proposal to strengthen a failing Bentley steering pivot pin, with a handwritten note requesting a comparative destruction test. | ||
| View original record | x201 To EH. from Da. c. Wor. E. Hs. Hsy. RMD. Handwritten Note: GRY. We must get a destruction test on this prepared so that we can compare old & new pin. Rm Bentley - Steering Pivot Pin. Herewith is… | ||
| scan0240 | Confirming the issuance of design instructions for replacing pivot pins in Bentley front axles. | ||
| View original record | x201 To WOR from E. c. Sg. Hs. Dy. E.6/HP.22.12.34. re Bentley Pivot Pins. This memo confirms that all the necessary design instructions have been issued with respect to replacing the pivot pins in… | ||
| scan0241 | Changing the Bentley steering pivot on existing cars and modifying the inner roller bearing race. | ||
| View original record | L201 GRY Rm To BY. Copy to E. Hs. HDY. RAG. Da.1/MN.22/12/34. BENTLEY STEERING PIVOT. Referring to the change over to the type of Pivot shown on N Sch. 4303, as this is to be done on all cars… | ||
| scan0242 | Failure of front axle pivot pins and the arrangement for testing new parts. | ||
| View original record | x201 To RHC. Hs/Gry.23/KW.27.12.34. Failure of Front Axle Pivot Pins. We believe you have all the details of the improved pivot pins but that it will be a day or two before you can make the parts… | ||
| scan0243 | Urgent testing of new pivot pins for a Bentley chassis as a 'Safety First' job. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Wor. Ert. Hs. Hd. x 201 ? Wor14/R.1.1.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Page 1 of Minutes - Sg21/E21.12.34. PIVOT PINS. In connection with this matter the Minute states:- "It is considered that this is a… | ||
| scan0244 | Request to fit stronger pivot pins and change big end bearings on a Bentley B-23-AE car to trace an engine noise. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, (201) Hs/Rm.17/KW.2.1.35. Stronger Pivot Pins - Bentley. Will you please fit the stronger pivot pins to B-23-AE car. We urgently require a second set for endurance running on a rig test. While… | ||
| scan0245 | Report from Dodd about cars with faulty parts and scheduling the fix. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.2.1.35. Attached herewith is a report from Dodd. You will see that a number of cars have gone away with faulty parts. This job will have to be put right at the same time as… | ||
| scan0246 | Investigation report following a visit to Kingsbury concerning faulty Bentley axle control eye bolts missing an annular oil groove. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.5/KW.1.1.35. Re Visit to Kingsbury. The writer visited Kingsbury on Friday last in connection with the report that a batch of Bentley axle control eye bolts had been passed through… | ||
| scan0247 | Part quality issues, including rough finish and blocked oil passages, with a list of chassis that passed or failed testing. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FD.5/KW.1.1.35. It was also noticed that the finish of the parts was very rough. In many cases the top of the oil hole had the drilling burrs still in position and it is a common occurrence to… | ||
| scan0248 | Issues with the front axle control damper anchorage, piece no. FB.690. | ||
| View original record | <201 Hs/Rm. KC/DPB/2.1.35. Front axle Control damper Anchorage. Eyebolt rear. Piece No.FB.690. ------------------------- Further to Mr.Dodd's visit to K on the question of the absence of the annulus… | ||
| scan0249 | Return of three defective front axle control bracket eye bolts due to an oil circulation issue. | ||
| View original record | HD/SB. KC/DPB/1.1.35. We are returning to you today 3 front axle control bracket eye bolts, part Nos.FB.690, two removed from B.136.AH, one from B.128.AH, which are defective in so far as oil… | ||
| scan0250 | Issues with front axle control damper anchorages on Chassis No.168.AH for Lord Stalbridge. | ||
| View original record | x201 Hs/Rm. KC/DPB/2.1.35. Chassis No.168.AH. Lord Stalbridge. Further to my KC/DPB.2.1.35, with reference to front axle control damper anchorage eyebolt rear, piece No.FB.690. During the course of… | ||
| scan0251 | Suggested modification for the lubrication of Bentley pivots to resolve an issue of seizing. | ||
| View original record | To Ba. from RHC. Bowering To Dy. c. Hs. +201 FW LUBRICATION OF BENTLEY PIVOTS. The Front Axle with 4° pivot inclination fitted on S. B. IV., the 10,000 miles trials car, incorporates the method of… | ||
| scan0252 | Issues with Bentley brakes and axle lubrication on a trials car and other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | L201 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/KW.3.1.35. Bentley Brakes - Rippon Brothers' Trials Car. Replying to Wor.4/R.13.12.34. We fitted an experimental set of improved water excluders to the front drums of… | ||
| scan0253 | Damage found on a 5-B-IV front axle and associated components after high speed braking tests. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs/Rm. from RHC. RHC.2/MS.4.1.35. 5-B-IV Front Axle. Examination of the above axle after High Speed Braking Tests shewed that the following parts had been affected by the failure of the ball… | ||
| scan0254 | Failure of Front Anchorage N.S. 4179 components, including ball pins, anchor brackets, and radius rods. | ||
| View original record | -2- RHC.2/MS.4.1.35. Front Anchorage N.S. 4179. Both the ball pins FB.1497 which locate the front ends of the radius rods have broken at the neck and the taper holes in the anchor brackets FB.1495/6… | ||
| scan0255 | Progress on a pivot changeover for Bentley, including fatigue testing and related standardisation tasks. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs/Rm. (201) Hs/Rm.11/KW.4.1.35. Pivot Changeover for Bentley. With regard to this job, the present position is that we have fitted the strengthened pivots to a car and found that they… | ||
| scan0256 | Apparatus to measure wheel stop speeds during braking tests for Bentley and Spectre models. | ||
| View original record | L201 To RHC. Hs/AFM.17/KW.4.1.35. Apparatus to determine how quickly a Wheel stops on locking the Road Wheels. Continuing with our Bentley and Spectre axle and chassis destruction tests, we now wish… | ||
| scan0257 | On a front axle failure report, steering tube strength, and brake jagger tests. | ||
| View original record | 7201 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. HS/Rm.S/KW.7.1.35. 5-B-IV Front Axle. Herewith RHC's report on the failure of 5-B-IV front axle with the latest type of axle control. This rather confirms our request… | ||
| scan0258 | Weekly supply schedule for pivot pins for Bentley C, D, A, and B series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor. - from Sft. c. BY. c. Hs. c. Hq. x201 Rm Sft.2/MW.9.1.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Page 1 of Minutes - Sg21/E21.12.34. PIVOT PINS. In regard to your memo. Wor14/R.1.1.35. dealing with changeover of pivot… | ||
| scan0259 | Logistics and organisation of a changeover for Bentley Chassis pivot pins. | ||
| View original record | Wor. - from Sft. c. BY. c. Hs. c. Hd. +201 Sft.2/MW.11.1.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Page 1 of Minutes - Sg21/E21.12.34. PIVOT PINS. With further reference to your memo. Wor.14/R.1.35 and my memo.… | ||
| scan0260 | Drawings and design changes for the Bentley Front Axle Control system. | ||
| View original record | To-BY. from Da. c.c. W.O.R. E.W.Hs. Hdy. RHC. Rm x201 Da.1/HP.19.1.35. Bentley Front Axle Control. Herewith are the following drawings showing the arrangement of front axle control with the shock… | ||
| scan0261 | Insufficient side clearance on a Bentley front axle radius rod support bracket. | ||
| View original record | To Dc. from RHC. c. Hs/Rm. +201 REC.4/MS14.1.35. RADIUS ROD TO BENTLEY FRONT AXLE - N.S. 4178. With reference to the above scheme, fitted on S. B. IV, it is found there is insufficient side clearance… | ||
| scan0262 | Pivot changeover for Bentley and modifications to water excluders on brake drums. | ||
| View original record | <201 Hs/Rm. from Wor. Wor20/R.21.1.35. Pivot Changeover for Bentley. Hs/Rm.11/KW.4.1.35. & last Paragraph. Sales tell us that they are concentrating at once on carrying out the pivot job. At the same… | ||
| scan0263 | Query regarding action taken on a Front Axle Assembly and Front Road Springs for chassis B.11-AE. | ||
| View original record | HS. c. to G/Rb: c. to D/DP. x201 Hd/FHA17/IB.21.1.35. Chassis No. B.11-AE. O/67148. Referring to Front Axle Assembly and Front Road Springs sent you ex the above chassis, will you please advise G/Rb.… | ||
| scan0264 | Development of new water excluders for Bentley pivots to address brake judder issues after washing. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KW.22.1.35. Pivot Changeover for Bentley. Replying to Wor2C/R. 21.1.35. Answering your queries in order - (1) We have now completed our tests on the new water excluders. We… | ||
| scan0265 | List of recommended maintenance actions for vehicles, including estimated times for completion at the Depot or a customer's location. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.5/KW.22.1.35. For the remaining cars we recommend that the pivots should be changed without altering the water excluders. In the meantime provision can be made for getting the new excluders… | ||
| scan0266 | Two proposed arrangements for testing and increasing axle stiffness to address wet brake judder on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X201 To RHC. Hs/FJH.4/KW. 23.1.35. Wet Brake Judders - Bentley. On the brake judder rig in the Bump House we wish to try two arrangements for increasing the torsional stiffness of the axle. The first… | ||
| scan0267 | Requesting front wheel nuts to demonstrate the effects of increased front axle inertia on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. + 201 Hs/Gry.7/KW. 7.2.35. We wish to be able to show the effect on a Bentley chassis of increasing the front axle inertia such as by permanently fitted Jacks or heavier brake drums. Will you… | ||
| scan0268 | Reporting rusted Bentley Pivot Oil Feed Tubes and requesting galvanised replacements to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +201 Hs/Bwg.21/KW14.2.35. Bentley Pivot Oil Feed Tube C.100689. We have had two instances reported where the above have become rusted up through lack of oil due to oil pipes breaking. At… | ||
| scan0269 | Standardisation of strengthened pivot pin parts. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (5H) (57394, 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1 COMPLETED 21.2.35. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 8.1.35. X No. 201. Drawing No. Sch 4303. Part List Description of Parts. STRENGTHENED PIVOT PIN… | ||
| scan0270 | Estimate for extra jigs, tools, and equipment with fitting instructions for standardization of parts. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/Ws.11.1.35)£34.0.0. instructions to fit irrespective of scrap. Handwritten text: L9 H/5 from Rb 17/1/36 Stamped text:… | ||
| scan0271 | Modifications to the Spectre model's conventional front axle and brake system. | ||
| View original record | +201 To Dm. from Da. Da.1/HP.9.3.35. C. Hives. Hs. H-H-G. Spectre with Conventional Front Axle. Herewith is N. Sch.4400 which shews the brake operating lever on the camshaft adjustment, water excluder… | ||
| scan0272 | Steering geometry for the Spectre with a conventional front axle. | ||
| View original record | V-201 To SM. from De. SECRET. Da.2/HP.9.3.35. c. WGH. F.Hs. RWE. Spectre with Conventional Front Axle. Herewith is N.Sch.4401, side steering tube and pendulum lever. The geometry of the steering which… | ||
| scan0273 | The Spectre model's conventional front axle and side steering lever drawing N.Sch.4407. | ||
| View original record | x201 To BT. from Da. C. Works. BT. Hs. Hsy. RMC. Da.3/HP.9.3.35. Spectre with Conventional Front Axle. Herewith is N. Sch.4407 - side steering lever. N.Sch.4407 herewith. Da. | ||
| scan0274 | Pivot failure on an experimental Bentley car, with recommendations for inspection and strengthening. | ||
| View original record | To Hd (FOR DEPOT SHEET). X 201 Hs/Rm.3/KW. 25.5.35. A case has occurred on an Experimental Bentley car, which has done a very large mileage under particularly abnormal and strenuous conditions, of a… | ||
| scan0275 | Photograph of a broken component with handwritten notes detailing its failure mileage. | ||
| View original record | X-201 Broken after 35,121 miles on official 10,000 miles tests. 20,000 miles in France. | ||
| scan0276 | Modification to the Spectre front pivot to assist lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To EY. Copy to E. Hs. MDY. RMC. xvol Da.1/MN.29.5.35. LES Follow up please Rm SPECTRE FRONT PIVOT. Herewith is N.Sch.4510, shewing two small holes on the pressure side of the lower bearing to assist… | ||
| scan0277 | Letter concerning a recurring fractured axle tube on chassis B.152-AH, belonging to the Prince of Siam. | ||
| View original record | X201 [crossed out text] c to Hs. [crossed out text] c to Page Hd/SB14/HR.14.8.35. re CHASSIS NO. B.152-AH. Prince of Siam. ------------------ We send you herewith an axle tube removed from the above… | ||
| scan0278 | Fitting of strengthened front axle pivots to early model Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | To HS/RM. Derby. SR/VA7/JB.18.9.35. Levallois. Re: Front Axle Pivots on Bentley Chassis. For The Attention of RM. Sr has asked me to drop you a line concerning the conversation which he had with you… | ||
| scan0279 | Incompatibility of three-stud stub axles on 'A' and 'B' series Bentley chassis and the dispatch of replacement two-stud axles. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. BY/Cgh.10/N.18.9.35. Re: Bentley Chassis Stub Axles. With reference to Hs/Rm4/KW.17.9.35, the position is that the three stud type of stub axle cannot be fitted on 'A' and 'B' series chassis… | ||
| scan0280 | Despatch of Bentley chassis stub axles and material availability in Paris. | ||
| View original record | To By/Cgh: x201 Hs/Rm.7/KW.20.9.35. Bentley Chassis Stub Axles. With reference to By/Cgh.10/N.18.9.35, I presume this clears the job up, but in case you would like to verify that the stub axles have… | ||
| scan0281 | Confirming a request to test a Bentley axle to destruction by torsional loading. | ||
| View original record | To W. Bell. X201 Hs/FJH.18/JH.14.2.36. This is to confirm that we want you to test a Bentley axle to destruction by torsional loading. Hs/FJH. | ||
| scan0282 | The GB.1250 torsion test performed on a Bentley front axle. | ||
| View original record | X201 FILE. HS/WB.1/JH.6.3.36. Bentley Front Axle. GB.1250 Torsion Test. A completely machined axle fitted with a standard pivot and pivot pin at one end was secured by its spring pads, and a gradually… | ||
| scan0283 | A plan to rebuild and re-allocate Bentley front axles to economise on material. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x201 Hs/AFM.14/KW.9.4.36. Bentley Front Axles. In order to economise in material will you please:- (1) Build up the Roller-toggles and steel shoes on to a new axle beam and fit them to 1-B-IV… | ||
| scan0284 | Plan to reuse and transfer parts between Bentley front axles to economize on materials. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X201 Hs/AFM.15/KW.15.4.36. Bentley Front Axles. In order to economise in material will you please - (1) Build up the Roller-Toggles and steel shoes on to a new axle beam and fit them to… | ||
| scan0285 | Confirming the replacement of a front axle on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley chassis due to severe brake judders. | ||
| View original record | Mr. [Struck through] c to H. [Struck through] c to Hs. [Struck through] c to D/Hr. [Struck through] Martindale. See me about this Hd/SB5/HR.28.5.36. Rm Rm X201 re 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS NO.… | ||
| scan0286 | Experimenting with a simplified Bentley front axle in collaboration with Girling, advising against commitment to existing forgings. | ||
| View original record | To By. X201 Hs/Rm.6/KW.8.6.36. Bentley Front Axles. We are experimenting with a greatly simplified front axle which we are evolving in conjunction with the Girling people. This axle should have the… | ||
| scan0287 | Decision on the Bentley Front Axle Control standardization scheme following tests in France. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to E. X 201 Rm/Les.16/JR. 26.10.36. Bentley Front Axle Control R.R. Sch.966. The above scheme which is in the course of standardisation was run in France with and without the spring. It has… | ||
| scan0288 | Recurring trouble and customer complaints of rattles with the front axle damper on the Bentley, recommending production of new parts. | ||
| View original record | 201 Sc. from Rm. 33838 HJS. EW. RH. JEP. FWC. RHC. FCP. EWH. B14/TRL.4.11.38. FRONT AXLE DAMPER ON THE BENTLEY. It will be remembered that sufficient trouble has occurred at this point for the service… | ||
| scan0289 | Standardisation of parts report for improved axle controls to overcome customer complaints. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (10H) 88620 12-8-35 W.H.K. 21800 Completed 3.12.36 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Description of Parts: IMPROVED AXLE CONTROLS. Origin: To overcome customers' complaints. Report of… | ||
| scan0290 | Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools and equipment and its introduction into the 'K' series chassis production. | ||
| View original record | Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/WS.29.10/36)£81.0.0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in "K" series, (Sft/GH.23.10.36) without scrap. | ||
| scan0291 | Complaint of a noisy axle on a Bentley, identifying a broken steel cage on a thrust bearing. | ||
| View original record | 6201 To Rm. Kingsbury. Dec. 2nd, 1936. Bentley. Complaint of Noisy Axle. B-86-GA Mileage 8,514. The thrust bearing GB.2035 was found to have the steel cage broken. I am forwarding the race up to you… | ||
| scan0292 | Complaint of a noisy axle on a Bentley vehicle, identifying a broken bearing cage. | ||
| View original record | γ 201 To Rm. Kingsbury. Dec. 3rd. 1936. Bentley. Complaint of Noisy Axle. Chassis B-185-DK. Mileage 27,000. The cage on the thrust race GB.2035 bearing was found broken. This is the second case in two… | ||
| scan0293 | Cost discrepancy for the Bentley Improved Axle Control. | ||
| View original record | 201 RHC. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les2/R.31.12.36. BENTLEY IMPROVED AXLE CONTROL - RR.Sch.966. Before the above parts were made, Sft. intimated that the increase in cost would be 2d per chassis. The… | ||
| scan0294 | Dispatch of Bentley Front Axle Anchorages. | ||
| View original record | 201. W/N - Br. c. Rm/GWH. Rm/AFM7/R.16.3.37. FRONT AXLE ANCHORAGES. With reference to your memo Br/GL7/M.10.3.37. in which you are asking for information concerning certain Bentley Front Axle… | ||
| scan0295 | Faulty new front axle where a drill bit was found broken and wedged inside an oil duct. | ||
| View original record | 201. To RHC. Kingsbury, March 31st, 1937. Bentley. Kingsbury are returning to the Works a new front axle received recently covered by advice note W.396. their order No.10607. Report upon this axle is… | ||
| scan0296 | Parts list detailing the update to increased diameter ball joints for the Bentley 11 chassis steering. | ||
| View original record | WPS C. BY. c. Rm/FJH. BY/Ald.6/G.28.2.38. 201 BENTLEY 11. CHASSIS. FRONT AXLE. SECTION 7040. CROSS STEERING TUBE - SECTION 7041. SIDE STEERING TUBE - SECTION 7070. Please receive herewith two… | ||
| scan0297 | Instructions for a scheme regarding sleeves for a steering joint to provide greater friction on the ball pin. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.6/G.28.2.38. SECTION 7041 & 7070. SECTION 7040 SECTION 7070. G.100428 Sleeve for Steering Joint 1 off - 1 off G.100429 Sleeve for Steering Joint 1 off 1 off This completes the… | ||