Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Comparison of the maximum body/enclosed limousine on Spectre, P.II, and 25-HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | x4044 304 To DY. from EV. c. Sg. Mor. Hs. W. Cx. EV.1/HP.1.3.34. SECRET. We send you herewith NV.S.119 shewing a comparison between the maximum body/enclosed limousine on Spectre and the latest P.II… | ||
| scan0002 | Comparing the body dimensions of the 'Spectre' model with the latest Phantom II and 25-HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4694 To Sg. from MV. EV.2/HP.1.3.34. c. Wor. Hs. B. By. Gx. As requested by Cx. we are sending you a print of EV.S.119 which shows a comparison between the maximum body enclosed limousine cars on… | ||
| scan0003 | Design proposals for the front and rear appearance of the 'Spectre' model. | ||
| View original record | X4094 304 SECRET. TO S.....FROM E.V. copy to Sg. L.W. Hs. Hy. EV2/IH.28.3.34. re:- SPECTRE. REAR END: We confirm our remarks to you on the telephone that whilst from the point of view of appearance we… | ||
| scan0004 | Front wing suspension, wheelbase specifications, and chassis modifications for various car models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 26/5/34. agree to try the Plymouth front wing suspension, but we wonder if it would be necessary with the independent wheel suspension, as the torque on the frame is less and the frame is… | ||
| scan0005 | Mock-up and wing design for the SPECTRE model, involving collaboration with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | V404F 304 Rm To .........From BV. Copy to Sg. Ver. Hs. By. RHG. EV1/IH.5.4.34. re:- SPECTRE. With reference to E.1/HP.2.7.34., concerning the mock-up model of the frame, radiator, bonnet, etc., of the… | ||
| scan0006 | Naming of the first Spectre chassis as 30-EX and its specification for a Park Ward enclosed drive limousine body. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from EV. c.c. Hs. RHG. x4644 304 EV.2/HP.6.6.34. re Spectre. We assume that the first Spectre chassis will be called 30-EX. We have bought for this a Park Ward enclosed drive limousine. The… | ||
| scan0007 | The body design and modifications for the first Spectre 30-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | x4047 304 To B. from EV. c. Sg. Wer. By. Hs. EV.1/HP.8.6.34. Rm re Body for first Spectre - 30-EX. We sent you herewith:- EV.S.121 showing 1/4 scale layout of the Park Ward standardised enclosed drive… | ||
| scan0008 | Body and seat support modifications to accommodate the Japan 3 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - these wells at 1 1/4" from the inside plate of the frame. We have pointed out to By/RD. that it will be necessary that there shall be nothing on the frame over these areas which will protrude… | ||
| scan0009 | Alterations to the Spectre body and petrol tank for an enclosed drive limousine. | ||
| View original record | x 304 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.2/HP.16.6.34. c.c. Hs. RHO. EV. Spectre Body and Petrol Tank. We re-issue to you:- EV.S.121 - the 1/4 scale layout of the enclosed drive limousine. The shape of the body… | ||
| scan0010 | Confirming that Park Ward & Co. found the filler for the Spectre body and petrol tank to be satisfactory for the coachwork. | ||
| View original record | x4044 304 S/W. E/JMR Copy to Mr. Hs. RHC. Ev.4/WT21.6.34. SPECTRE BODY AND PETROL TANK. We have submitted your LsC.3992 to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. and they have found the filler quite satisfactory for… | ||
| scan0011 | The layout drawings for the Spectre's front wings and valences. | ||
| View original record | +469F 359 To By. from Da. c.c. Mr. E. Hs. Hey. NHC. HV. EV. Da.2/HP.3.7.34. Spectre - Front Wings and Valences. Herewith are N.Sch's 4113, 4115 and 4118 layout of front wings and valences. The shape… | ||
| scan0012 | Plan and elevation for the Spectre's front wings and valences and a reduction in frame length. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. x4694 359 Da.1/HP.6.7.34. C.c. Mr. E. Hs. Hdr. HHG. Spectre - Front Wings and Valences. Herewith is N. Sch.4125, plan and elevation of the front wings and valences. The length of frame… | ||
| scan0013 | The dispatch of drawings for 'Spectre' front wings to coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Y4094 359 Ev. Ev4/DMcL.1.8.34. Copy: Sg. Wbr. Hs. F. SPECTRE - FRONT WINGS. We send herewith EVS-123, 124 and 125, drawings which have been made to enable Messrs. Park Ward & Co. to complete the model… | ||
| scan0014 | Requesting permission for a lorry to collect a Spectre chassis body from Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | XGTT 304 To Wor: Hs/FD.3/KW.3.8.34. SPECTRE. We understand from Ev. that the body for the Spectre chassis will be ready for collection from Messrs. Park Ward on Tuesday next, at 5.30 p.m. Will you… | ||
| scan0015 | Modifications for a Spectre luggage carrier and petrol tank filler. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To B.........from EV. Copy to Sg. Wer. By Hs. EV4/IM.24.7.34. re:- Spectre Luggage Carrier. We send herewith Print EVS.122 which has been sufficiently developed to enable us to give you the… | ||
| scan0016 | Difficulties encountered during the body mounting on the first Spectre Chassis 30-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy 304 Secret Rm To H.[...].........from EV. Copy to Der.Hdy. Hs. Hy. Evl/IH.24.8.34. re:- SPECTRE 30-EX. Having now practically completed the mounting of the body on the first Spectre Chassis… | ||
| scan0017 | Various fitting and assembly issues, including horns, lubrication, headlamps, wing stays, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - continued:- EV1/IH.24.8.34. edge as drawn. We have increased the radius of the roll on the front edge and carried this rolled over edge along the front edge of the wing gradually allowing it to… | ||
| scan0018 | List of technical observations and suggested modifications for a vehicle body, including issues with switches, levers, the radiator, and ventilation. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - continued:- EV1/IH.24.8.34. headlamp dipping switch would not allow the front board to go into its correct position, and the petrol tap controlled the second board and would not allow it to go… | ||
| scan0019 | Suggestion to modify insulation using an asbestos steel sheet and reducing an insulating cavity. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - continued:- EV1/IH.24.8.34. board and the rear shield, and the sheet of asbestos steel will serve to prevent any radiation. We suggest that if this scheme proves satisfactory, the depth of the… | ||
| scan0020 | The design and fitting of a luggage grid for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | To. EH from Da. Rm Da.3/MP.12.9.34. C. Works. E. Hs. Hd. HGC Spectre. - Luggage Grid. Herewith is RV.S.122, RV's design of luggage grid for bodies of the type of the first Spectre body. It is intended… | ||
| scan0021 | Design and construction of two new bodies for the Spectre experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | 4644 304 To Sg. and Wcr: from E. c. Hs. Sy. Ba. EV. Spectre Bodies. We shall be wanting two further bodies for the Spectre experimental chassis and I am asking EV. to give early consideration to these… | ||
| scan0022 | Front-end styling of the Spectre model, comparing it to the Phantom and proposing design changes. | ||
| View original record | TO E.R. FROM E.V. COPY TO SG. WGR. HS. FRONT APPEARANCE OF SPECTRE. The loss of the front horns of the frame and the moving forward of the radiator relative to the front wheels has caused the Spectre… | ||
| scan0023 | Car body styling, aerodynamics, and dimensional considerations, comparing with competitors and detailing proposed changes to models. | ||
| View original record | EVI/15.9.34. cont. in the case of the top tank is rectilinear and the base which will be curvilinear. We shall try, therefore, as an alternative a straight line shield at the base after the style of… | ||
| scan0024 | Design proposals for the front appearance of the Spectre model, including radiator and grille options. | ||
| View original record | X9075 304 Rm To EV. from E. c. Sg. Wer. Hs. Front Appearance of Spectre. Your memo EV.1/15.9.34 confirms our arrangement to produce two scale models, one making the best of the conventional form of… | ||
| scan0025 | Page 2 of a letter discussing air flow design, steering position, and chassis layout for Bentley and Spectre models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - produced. With respect to the true air flow type of front-eye, I think personally this should be reserved for eventual development on the Bentley chassis. In connection with the point raised in… | ||
| scan0026 | Secret memo discussing the front appearance of the Spectre model, focusing on harmonizing conflicting design lines and steering rake. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To E. from Sg. re Front Appearance of Spectre. Copy to Mr. Hives, Hs. Referring to EVL/15.9.34 we have had a discussion here relative to this matter and the feeling is very definitely against… | ||
| scan0027 | Design modifications for the second 'Spectre' Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 304 c. to Mr. Hives. Hs. EVG/IH.4.10.34. re:- SPECTRE. We have now completed the full-sized drawing of the second Spectre Body, which is an Enclosed Limousine like the first one, but very much… | ||
| scan0028 | Production of mock-ups for the Spectre car to compare orthodox and modernised appearances. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X4694 304 To. ..........From Ev. C. to Hs/Rm. Ev3/GC.1.11.34. Re SPECTRE APPEARANCE. We are going ahead producing a complete mock-up of the Spectre car with the best we can make of the… | ||
| scan0029 | Layout and mock-up of the front wing for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X684 304 Rm To Ev....From Ev. C. to Sg. Ior. H. Hs. Av3/GC. 5.11.34. Re: Spectre - Front Wing. We send herewith, EVS.129 showing a layout of the Front Wing; Front Apron; Radiator and Head… | ||
| scan0030 | Suggestions for different body styles for six 'SPECTRE' cars. | ||
| View original record | Private x4694 304 S/W...Hs c. to Wor. E. C2/C15.11.34 Re SPECTRE. You were asking last week what types of bodies we would suggest should be built for the six cars, bearing in mind that we might wish… | ||
| scan0031 | Correcting a previous communication to state a Limousine is on order at Park Wards, not a Saloon. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Hs. c. to Wor. E Private. Rm XC694 304 C6/C16.11.34 Re SPECTRE. I find a mistake was made in my memo. of yesterday - CR/C15.11.34. The third paragraph should, of course say a Limousine is on… | ||
| scan0032 | Request for 24 stainless steel plates to be made to sketch for the second Spectre body. | ||
| View original record | X4694 304 To RHC. Hs/FD.9/KW. 26.11.34. Will you please have 24 stainless steel plates made to sketch. These are required for fixing in the second Spectre body to check up movement. Hs/FD. | ||
| scan0033 | Alterations to the Spectre No. 2 mock-up rig and the promised body delivery date. | ||
| View original record | X4094 304 To Hs/Hn. c. to Wor. c. to H. c. to RHG. Ha/FD.10/KW.1.12.34. Spectre No. 2. Park Wards will have the alterations suggested by H. made to the mock up rig and ready for inspection on… | ||
| scan0034 | Modifications to the 'Spectre' model's front apron and wings. | ||
| View original record | V4694 304 To EV. from Da. Da.1/HP.5.12.34. c. Teh. Es. Hdv. RWC. Spectre - Front Apron, etc. Herewith is N. Sch.4285 showing a modification to the front apron and wings, a model of which is being made… | ||
| scan0035 | Requesting permission to use a lorry to collect a second Spectre body from Messrs. Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | ~~464~~ 304 To Wor. from Hs/FD. c. to MX. Hs/FD.22/KW.10.12.34. Will you please give your permission for our lorry to collect the second Spectre body from Messrs. Park Wards. The body will be ready… | ||
| scan0036 | Pair of wing lamps received from Messrs. Hooper & Co. for chassis 30-EX, and a request for a G.R. sheet. | ||
| View original record | XB6794 304 To G/Mt. Hs/FD.2/KW.10.12.34. We received from Messrs. Hooper & Co. on August 28th last, one pair of wing lamps for use on 30-EX. Will you please have a G.R. sheet sent through for these.… | ||
| scan0037 | Telegram advising that hides for 31 EX are ready for collection on Thursday afternoon. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Handwritten Ref: x4644 304 No. 130 Office Stamp: DERBY * 31 DE 34 M TIME OF RECEIPT: 3.13 M From: RRB Prefix: 97 Time handed in: 2.53 Office of Origin: LONDON T Words: 11… | ||
| scan0038 | The delivery schedule and fitting of an Enclosed Limousine by Messrs Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | x304 F.Dodd TO R. FROM EV. COPY TO HS. RE ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. 31. EX. The necessary Quicktho Window Fitting came in today. Messrs Park Ward & Co., say that the body together with the wings and steps… | ||
| scan0039 | Progress report memo regarding the body for the 'Experimental Limousine' 31.EX. | ||
| View original record | x304 DOPD TO H. FROM EV. COPY TO HS. RE EXPERIMENTAL LIMOUSINE" 31.EX. EV1/13.12.34. Our note to the effect that the body for 31.EX. will be ready for collection on Thurday afternoon still holds good.… | ||
| scan0040 | Request to obtain registration figures RC.2406 from Messrs. Park Ward for a scarlet runner type rear plate for chassis 30-EX. | ||
| View original record | +304 W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.15/KW.17.12.34. Will you please obtain from Messrs. Park Ward the registration figures RC.2406 for a scarlet runner type rear plate. This is for 30-EX, which we… | ||
| scan0041 | Request to make a front number plate for the 30-EX Spectre car. | ||
| View original record | K304 To RHC. Hs/FD.16/KW.17.12.34. 30-EX. Spectre. Will you please have a front number plate made to RC. 2406 for the above car. We shall not require a rear plate as this is built in the tail and… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the design of a Continental Touring Saloon body for experimental chassis 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Wor. HS. +304 DODD EV.1/HP. 18th December 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ld., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr C. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Saloon… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter discussing body modifications for car 31-EX, including a detachable rear squab and dashboard drawings. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EV.1/HP. 18th December 1934. will be necessary to take out the rear squab. Therefore, the latter should be made easily detachable. It is not proposed to fit the dashboard tool box on this car,… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. clarifying a mistaken registration plate requirement for chassis 30-EX. | ||
| View original record | 4304 Exptl. Dept. HS/FD.20/KW. 19th December, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, Your Ref: NAT/MO. With… | ||
| scan0045 | Requesting the return of a number plate sent in error to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 304 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.4/KW.1.1.35. Will you please return one number plate to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. This has been sent by mistake, and is… | ||
| scan0046 | Schematic for a Spectre wing stay support, featuring a spherical seating design. | ||
| View original record | x359 F. Dodel To EY. from Da. Da.6/HP.3.1.35. C. Wer. E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Spectre - Wing Stay Support. Herewith is N. Sch.4322 which shows a spherical seating for the connection between the wing stays… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the return of number plates and receipt of a rear squab. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/PD.3/KN. 1st January, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 25th.… | ||
| scan0048 | Two proposed Sedanca body designs for the Spectre 33-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. +304 DORP W/S. To Sg. from EV. C. Hs. EV.2/HP.4.1.35. Sedanca Body for Spectre 33-EX. We send you herewith a print of:- LeC.4286 showing twomproposed designs for a Sedanca de Ville on the… | ||
| scan0049 | Draft specification for the Spectre 32-EX Continental Touring Saloon coachwork. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from EV. c. Hs. E. X 304 EV.3/HP.4.1.35. SECRET. Spectre 32-EX. re Continental Touring Saloon. We send you herewith a draft specification of the coachwork which is being produced for the… | ||
| scan0050 | Confirming the preference for Design No. 2 for a Sedanca Body on chassis 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. x304 H3 To E. from Sg. Copy to Ev.Hs.Gx. Sedanca Body for Spectre 33-EX. SgK3/E9.1.35 I am in receipt of Ev.2/HP.4.1.35 with blue print Le.C.4286. Of the two designs we prefer the body to be… | ||
| scan0051 | Coachwork adjustments after initial mileage, specific design changes for various models, and options for installing a wireless set. | ||
| View original record | +304 To Er from EV. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. DODD EV.1/HP.9.1.35. re Coachwork. Enclosed Limousine P.2. 36-EX. Mr Ward is firmly of the opinion, which he says is backed up by experience, that the body of this… | ||
| scan0052 | Comparative analysis of a 25-HP Straight 8 Daimler chassis from a coachbuilder's perspective. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 25-HP Straight 8 Daimler. Park Ward's have another chassis coming in almost immediately and we suggest that we may wish to closely examine it for the following reason. Mr Ward is strongly of the… | ||
| scan0053 | Fitting of a Phillip's wireless set in the 32-EX body. | ||
| View original record | +304 To E. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.9/KW.11.1.35. Re 32-EX Body. With regard to the question of fitting a wireless set in this body: We have at the Works a Phillip's set with separate speaker. If you agree,… | ||
| scan0054 | Strategy for testing a Cadillac in France, comparing its coachwork against the company's own designs and managing responsibilities with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Cx. from Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to E. c. to Hn. Tests in France on Cadillac. It has been a very expensive experiment to run the Cadillac car in France and therefore we want… | ||
| scan0055 | Bodywork defects found on car 30-EX. | ||
| View original record | 7304 To E. c. to Wor: Hs/FD.21/KW.22.1.35. 30-EX Bodywork. The following defects have already developed on this car - (1) The sunshine roof drums and rattles very badly. (2) The flap to the luggage… | ||
| scan0056 | Secret memo clarifying the handover of responsibility for Spectre Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To E. from Hs/Rm. X 304 X1729A Hs/Rm.6/KW.25.1.35. Spectre Coachwork. Here is a note written by C. in reply to Hs.8/MJ.21.1.35. For some reason a copy was not sent to you. We cannot understand… | ||
| scan0057 | Feedback from Cadillac tests in France and specifics on the coachwork for two 'Spectre' chassis bodies. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W...Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. BY. Cx. Hn. ----Tr. C1/C23.1.35 TESTS IN FRANCE ON CADILLAC. ------------ HS8/MJ21.1.35 ------------ We agree that we should do everything possible to get the maximum… | ||
| scan0058 | Building of experimental 'Spectre' bodies, suggesting coachbuilders learn from Cadillac designs. | ||
| View original record | Hs. C1/C23.1.35 -2- Body No.3. This is only partly built, but we shall not be able to evade our share of responsibility, inasmuch as the Coachbuilders have been building to blue prints of body… | ||
| scan0059 | Secret memo regarding the examination and dismantling of Cadillac coachwork for testing and comparison purposes. | ||
| View original record | H/S - C. c. to EG. c. to WOR. c. to E. c. to GX. +304 Hs/Rm./5/KW.24.1.35. SECRET. Examination of the Cadillac Coachwork. To get full value out of the test in France we want to strip the Cadillac… | ||
| scan0060 | The examination of Cadillac coachwork and the logistics of experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | L704 W/B - C. from Hs/Rm. c. to BG. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Cx. Hs/Rm.4/KW.28.1.35. Examination of the Cadillac Coachwork. Thank you for C13/C.25.1.35. - See X.1729 a We expect to send the Cadillac… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. confirming specification details for the 32-EX Continental Touring Saloon. | ||
| View original record | SECRET C.Hs/Rm +304 EV.1/HP. 30th January 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Continental Touring Saloon 32-EX. We enclose herewith a Specification… | ||
| scan0062 | Specifications for the dash ventilation system and instrument board layout for a car. | ||
| View original record | (2) EV.1/HP. 30th January 1935. (4) The dash ventilation system for this car will be similar to that used on 31-EX with the exception that the top scuttle ventilator will be of necessity much smaller… | ||
| scan0063 | Changes to a body's floor crossmember and instructions for installing a wireless set speaker and aerial. | ||
| View original record | (3) EV.1/HP. 30th January 1935. (6) We show on our quarter scale layout of the body sheet steel crossmembers supporting the floor under the front seats as this seems to be the only way of getting a… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter discussing a change in specification for front door ventilating windows. | ||
| View original record | (4) EV.1/HP. 30th January 1935. (8) Although in the specification we call for the Ford type ventilating windows to be fitted to the front door, we now agree with yourselves that it appears to be… | ||
| scan0065 | Specification of Coachwork for 32 Ex. Continental Touring Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Ev.1/MN.3/1/35. Hs/Rm Specification of Coachwork for 32 Ex. Continental Touring Saloon. Chassis. Wide frame Phantom 2. For all particulars see drawings supplied. Steering "F" Type. All fittings… | ||
| scan0066 | Bodywork and interior fitting specifications for a vehicle, including doors, seats, screen, head, and luggage boot. | ||
| View original record | -2- Doors. (Contd.) Door check stops of P.W.Bentley Pattern bolted on. Interior plate carrying the window lift gear to be of sheet steel S.W.G.12. Ford type ventilating windows to the front doors… | ||
| scan0067 | Specification sheet detailing the construction and features of various car body components, page 3. | ||
| View original record | -3- Luggage Boot (Contd.): achieved by a metal edge on the lid bedding into a channel filled with sponge rubber. Inner lid to be of lightened construction preferably all in aluminium, and locked by… | ||
| scan0068 | List of specifications for various vehicle components and fittings, page 4. | ||
| View original record | -4- Back Light. Back light to be of Toughened Triplex 3/16ths.inch.thick. Rear blind to be concealed, and to be arranged so that it springs over the Rear Light when released. Flush fitting control to… | ||
| scan0069 | Specification sheet detailing the location of wireless, tools, pockets, and bumpers, with a list of applicable body drawings. | ||
| View original record | -5- Wireless. Ecko Wireless set in the place of the locker in the instrument board. Speaker in Boot behind the rear squab. Tools. Tools seldom used to be in the top of rear boot, and in locker below… | ||
| scan0070 | Acknowledgement letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the specification for a Continental Touring Saloon 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | <304 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.O'FALCONER W.S.PAGE (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0071 | Secret memo requesting a Cadillac foot rest for testing and noting the absence of stone shields on competitor cars. | ||
| View original record | 2304 To Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.21/KW. 4.2.35. SECRET. We should very much like to try a foot rest in the Spectre body at present running about at Derby. We have in mind one as fitted in the Cadillac.… | ||
| scan0072 | Scuttle isolation, proposing modifications to the scuttle side buffer and drain tube for specific car models. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] +304 DODD. This is something [text crossed out] We should get this on the cars. Pim [Typed] SECRET. To EY. from EV. EV.1/HP.7.2.35. c.c. RHG. Hs/Rm. Spectre Scuttle Isolation. We send… | ||
| scan0073 | Secret memorandum detailing proposed improvements for the body mounting on the second Spectre chassis. | ||
| View original record | +304 SECRET. To Sg. and Wor. from E. E.1/HP.12.2.35. c. Hs. By. O. RHC. LA. EV. Second Spectre Body Mounting. In connection with the mounting of the body on the second Spectre chassis, we propose to… | ||
| scan0074 | Anchoring the body, dissatisfaction with Kautex packings on the Spectre, and substituting with Daimler's Balata belting. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - We have of course to find out what effect will result on the road, but we shall be in a position to do some research work on the relative value of these connections, more particularly with… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding an issue with limousine body mounting brackets being too narrow. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. 4304 E/Ev.5/MN. 13th. February, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward, 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We have now mounted the enclosed limousine body which you built for… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward confirming technical specifications for the Continental Touring Saloon 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. +304 F Dodd E/Ev.6/MN. 13th. February, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward, 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Saloon - 32-EX. We confirm conversation with… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter detailing bodywork specifications for screen pillars, door panelling, and scuttle ventilation. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.6/MN. 13th.February, 1935. 5. The screen pillar we suggest should be panelled in thin steel under the normal aluminium, and that arms should extend along the cantrail and the screen rail,… | ||
| scan0078 | Modification to the Spectre dashboard to include a small drain pipe. | ||
| View original record | To E.V. Copy to RMC. Hs/Rm. x304 Dodd R EV.2/MN.13/2/35. RE SPECTRE DASHBOARD. We send you herewith LeC 4278 showing small drain pipe for leading away the water which will collect in the cavity of the… | ||
| scan0079 | Confirmation to obtain Buick door-shut stops or buffers from Lendrum & Hartman for testing on a Spectre body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Rm +304 E/Ev.3/MN.13/2/35 . Re 32-EX Body. This is to confirm that you will write to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman, and quoting our Buick chassis number, to ask for a set of four door-shut stops… | ||
| scan0080 | Fitting of extra body brackets to the Spectre chassis. | ||
| View original record | X304 R Dodd To BY. Copy to MHC. Hs/Rm. E/EV.1/MN.13.2.35. SPECTRE BODY MOUNTING. In accordance with the programme outlined in E.1/HP. 12/2/35, we send you herewith LeC 4346 showing the extra body… | ||
| scan0081 | Proposed experimental transverse stays for the Spectre Body Mounting on models 30 and 31-EX. | ||
| View original record | To BY. F. Dodd. +304 EV./MN.14/2/35. Copy to RHH. Hs/Rm. ---------------- Re Spectre Body Mounting. 30 and 31-EX. Re E.1/HP.12.2.35. We send you herewith LeC 4362 showing the proposed experimental… | ||
| scan0082 | The results of a check on body movement at the base of the rear squab. | ||
| View original record | +304 To E. from Hs/FD. C. to Hs. Hs/FD.9/KW.15.2.35. 30-EX. We have checked the amount of body movement at the base of the rear squab, with the following results :- Body Movement Route - Osmaston Park… | ||
| scan0083 | Improvements to the Second Spectre body mounting, drawing comparisons with Cadillac's system. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. HS Dodd Run x304 To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. BY C.RHO.LA.EV.Cx. Second Spectre Body Mounting. Sg9/E15.2.35 Thanks for E.1/HP.12.2.35. I have noted all that you say and we are very glad… | ||
| scan0084 | Instructions regarding the fitting of body brackets to a Spectre chassis, 32-Ex. | ||
| View original record | TO HEC. Copy to Hs/Rm. +304 E/Ev.3/MN.19/2/35. F.DODD RE BODY BRACKET - SPECTRE. We understand that the side members of the frame for chassis 32-Ex have gone away for welding, in which case we shall… | ||
| scan0085 | Provision of drawings for body brackets to be fitted to the Spectre chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to RHC. Hs/Rm. +304 E/Ev.2/MN.19/2/35 F DODD RE BODY BRACKET - SPECTRE. We have already sent to you LeC 4366, LeC 4359 and LeC 4362 showing extra body brackets for fitting to the 1st. and… | ||
| scan0086 | Experimental improvements for Spectre car bodies in collaboration with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. +304 W/S. To Sg. from E. c. Wor. Hs. DODR E.4/HP.27.2.35. re Spectre Bodies. Referring to the question you raise in your memo Sg.6/E.20.2.35, I have deferred answering this until I had visited… | ||
| scan0087 | Experimental body development for the Spectre chassis, including coachbuilder specifications, materials, and programme timing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.4/HP.27.2.35. of the programme for experimental body work development, but based on our examination of the Cadillac body and evidence collected from other sources, we feel we have a number of… | ||
| scan0088 | Page outlining questions about car body design and responsibility. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - E.4/HP.27.2.35. (a) joint responsibility as outlined above. (b) which of the bodies you have in mind in your memo Sg.6/E.20.2.35, that is, No.4. body or one of the four following No.4. (c)… | ||
| scan0089 | List of special features and modifications added to the design of the Continental Touring Saloon, 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | Continental Touring Saloon. 32-EX. Special features added to Design of 32-EX since the original approved Specification EV.1/MN.3.1.35 was sent to Park Ward & Co. 1. Revised design of Body Mounting -… | ||
| scan0090 | List of vehicle body and interior modifications for noise reduction and construction improvements. | ||
| View original record | -2- 12. Rear Foot Wells to be treated with rubberised felt, as the Buick. 13. Front floor to be felted and carpet carried part way up the face of the insulated dashboard. 14. Sheet Aluminium… | ||
| scan0091 | Secret memo discussing coachbuilder responsibility and specifications for 'Spectre' bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. HS +304 To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor. Hs. re Spectre Bodies. Sg6/E20.2.35 You will remember at our conference the other day Hs. raised the question of when would the coachbuilders be prepared to… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming agreements on body modifications, including a scuttle ventilator and mounting brackets. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. 4304 Rm Dodd E/EV.1/MN. 1st.March, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, We wish to confirm our conversation… | ||
| scan0093 | List of specifications and modifications for car body construction, including the boot, doors, panels and levers. | ||
| View original record | (2) The transverse ties from the second chassis member to the body crossmember in the boot are shown. This crossmember should be plated with steel and have the distance pieces built in position. The… | ||
| scan0094 | Outlining various points of agreement and action regarding car body construction. | ||
| View original record | (3) E/Ev.1/MN. 1st. March, 1935. We shall have to consider the treatment of the floorboards at this point and the gas-tightening of the hole through which the lever passes, when we see you. 7. We… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter regarding a complete specification for sound damping schemes. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm (4) E/Ev.l/MN. 1st. March, 1935. We are sending you almost immediately a complete specification for the sound damping schemes which we wish to be applied to this body. Yours faithfully,… | ||
| scan0096 | Experimental body brackets for model 32EX, enclosing drawing LeC 4382. | ||
| View original record | DODD - x304 E/Ev.4/MN.2/3/35. TO FY. Copy to AHD. Hs/Rm. Rm Body Brackets 32EX. We send herewith LeC 4382 showing the body brackets for 32EX. As these are of an experimental nature we suggest that… | ||
| scan0097 | Air duct from the scuttle ventilator, including an advance print for car 31EX. | ||
| View original record | To Dr. Copy to RHC. Hs/Rm. x304 Rm E/Ev.3/MN.2/3/35. DODD Air Duct from Scuttle Ventilator. We send herewith LeC 4224, showing the Air Duct from the Scuttle Ventilator to the double dash. An advance… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. detailing body mounting issues on Enclosed Limousine 31EX and precautions for 32EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E/Ltd. Hs/Rm. Hs/PP. +304 R Dodd E/Ev.5/MN. 2nd. March, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Mounting of Enclosed Limousine 31EX. We are… | ||
| scan0099 | List of points detailing required modifications and issues found on a vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | E/Ev.5/MN. 2nd. March, 1935. 3. Although on our drawings we call for a normal packing of .500 ins. on the main body brackets in some cases approximately twice this amount had to be used to get the… | ||
| scan0100 | Experimental department comments on issues with the wireless set, door, front apron, and rear wheel arch. | ||
| View original record | -3- E/EV.5/MN. 2nd. March, 1935. 8. The remote control cables to the wireless set have such severe bends in them that the set cannot be tuned. One bad bend is the turn behind the tuning dial which is… | ||
| scan0101 | New luggage grid design, requesting it be trialled on an enclosed limousine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Copy to Hs/Rm. P +304 E/Ev.3/MN.4.3.35. DODD. Re 2.S.1.Enclosed Limousine. A luggage grid design Ev.S 122 has been made for use in conjunction with the above body, and also that of 1.S.1. We… | ||
| scan0102 | Issues with ventilator window handles, wind noise, and the sliding roof on an Enclosed Limousine, model 31-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. c. to E/Lid. c. to Hs/Rm. 4304 Hs/FD.10/KW.5.3.35. Re Mounting of Enclosed Limousine 31-EX. Further to your memo. R/Ev.5/MN. to Messrs. Park Ward. It should be mentioned that owing… | ||
| scan0103 | Request to ask Park Wards to send six push-pull type instrument board switches for use on car 31-EX and as spares. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. x 30# Hs/FD.4/KW. 22. 2. 35. Will you please ask Park Wards to send me by return of post 6. push-pull type instrument board switches, for use on 31-EX and as spares. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0104 | Secret memo detailing difficulties encountered when mounting the body on a Second Spectre - 31-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. +304 To E.V. from E/Lid. c. Hs/Fd. E/Lid.1/HP.26.2.35. Mounting of Body on Second Spectre - 31-EX. The following difficulties were pointed out to us by the Experimental Department whilst they… | ||
| scan0105 | Report page detailing construction and assembly issues with a vehicle body, from point 6 to 10. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E/Lid.1/HP.26.2.35. built on the twist, that is, they found it impossible to make the doors close properly by the usual methods, and we believe one of the doors had to be taken off and the… | ||
| scan0106 | Issues with bonnet side strips, windscreen wiper fitting, and body mounting for Spectre models. | ||
| View original record | ( 3 ) E/Lid.1/HP.26.2.35. (11) Bonnet side strips. - Altogether three pairs of bonnet side strips were made. The first set was made like the first car, and was found to be no use because the side… | ||
| scan0107 | Secret memorandum detailing armouring and rust-proofing specifications for the Spectre 3rd Body and other experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | 4304 F. DODD To EV. from E. SECRET E.1/HP.7.3.35. c. Hs/Rm. I.A. re Spectre 3rd Body and other Experimental Bodies. This confirms my verbal instructions of this morning that we must make sure the… | ||
| scan0108 | Procedures and responsibilities with coachbuilder Park Ward for Spectre car bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. +304 S/W...Er. c. to Sg. Wor. Ms. C11/CS.3.35 Re SPECTRE BODIES. With reference to your E4/HP27.2.35 we are pleased to note you have visited Park Wards and discussed with them proposed… | ||
| scan0109 | Coachbuilder responsibilities and specific car body design features. | ||
| View original record | E. -2- C11/GB.3.35 As indicated above, the Coachbuilders have not really discussed this question of joint responsibility, but appear to be quite willing to fall in with it, and if this is arranged… | ||
| scan0110 | Spectre Bodies, concluding that Park Ward's men should not be at the Works due to secrecy. | ||
| View original record | HS +304 To C, from Sg. re Spectre Bodies. Sg2/E15.5.35 Copy to E.Wor.Hs. [struck through] Referring to G11/CS.3.35 this matter was raised at Derby yesterday and we came to the conclusion that the… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding sound insulation and running board modifications for a Continental Touring Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. 4304 E/Ev.1/MN. 20th. March, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Saloon - 32EX. We… | ||
| scan0112 | Secret memo regarding a colour sample for the Spectre '3' Body. | ||
| View original record | x304 To EV. from E. SECRET E.10/HP.21.3.35. c. Hs/Rm. re Spectre '3' Body. With reference to the above, "C" has agreed to elephant grey, and has promised to put a sample of this colour in the post… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. discussing paint and leather samples for car 32EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. x304 E/Ev.1/MN. 25th. March, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Continental Touring Saloon 32EX.… | ||
| scan0114 | Strengthened design for a rear step iron, to be used on the 3rd and 4th Spectre models. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To BY. E/EV.3./MN.30.3.35. Copy to RHC. Hs/Rm. x304 3rd.Spectre. 3 S.I. We send herewith LeC 4448 showing the strengthened design of rear step iron. In view of the extreme rigidity of the… | ||
| scan0115 | Telegram confirming the despatch of 'wings etc' by the 6.25 PM train to St Pancras. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT PM 6 20 From TS If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for" accuracy of any part of this Enquiry " or call at… | ||
| scan0116 | Revised design for the Spectre Wing Stay, referencing drawing N. Sch.4451. | ||
| View original record | 359 To LT. from Da. c. Wer.F.Hs. Hdy DUG (Struck out) SECRET. Da.3/HP.10.4.35. Spectre Wing Stay. Herewith is N. Sch.4451 showing the revised spherical seated stay connecting the wing-stay to the… | ||
| scan0117 | Request for permission to use a Leyland lorry to transport an Experimental Peregrine body for disposal and to collect a Spectre 3 body. | ||
| View original record | x304 To Wor. from Hs/FD. c. to Mx. Hs/FD.12/KW.13.4.35. Will you please give your permission for the Leyland lorry to deliver 1. Experimental Peregrine body to Lillie Hall, for disposal, and to… | ||
| scan0118 | Weight analysis for the coachwork of a Spectre 4 - 32 EX Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X304 To Hs/Rm. from Ev. E/Ev.1/MN.25.4.35. Copy to Sg. Wor. BY. JLE. Da. Hs/FD. Ram F. Dodd Re SPECTRE 4 - 32 EX. Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon. Below we give a weight analysis of the… | ||
| scan0119 | Spectre 4 chassis body, its weight, and development plans in coordination with Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. BY.JLE.Da.Ev. re Spectre 4 Chassis Body. Thanks for E.1/HP.24.4.35. I assume that the E/Ev.1/HN.25.4.35 memo. received to-day should refer to Spectre 3 and not… | ||
| scan0120 | Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for aluminium stone shields for Chassis 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | X304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.14/KW. 30th April, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you please send the aluminium stone shields for Chassis 32-EX,… | ||
| scan0121 | Comparison of body rigidity and suspension between Spectre and Cadillac cars, discussing potential tests and improvements. | ||
| View original record | +304 To EG. c. to WDF. c. to R. c. to Do. c. to Hy. c. to EV. Rigidity of Spectre Bodies. There is no doubt that on the two Spectre cars we are at present running, neither the passengers nor the… | ||
| scan0122 | Analysis of Cadillac weights comparing the body shell rigidity and weight to a Phantom shell. | ||
| View original record | -2- He/Rm.4/KW.5.5.35. We attach an analysis of the Cadillac weights which indicate that the actual figure for the body shell (which is the part that gives the rigidity of the chassis as opposed to… | ||
| scan0123 | Summary of weights for coachwork parts that do not add torsional stiffness to the chassis, comparing a Cadillac to a 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm.4/KW.3.6.35. Summary of Coachwork Parts that do not add torsional stiffness to the chassis. ------------------------------------ Weight in lbs. Part. Cadillac 40/50 HP. Step Boards 102 64… | ||
| scan0124 | Comparison of Cadillac and Phantom coachwork weights. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Rm.4/KW.3.5.35. Comparison of Cadillac and Phantom Coachwork Weights. ============================================== || Cadillac | Phantom |---:|---:|---:| | Total weight of Coachwork | 19… | ||
| scan0125 | Frame rigidity, concluding that Spectre bodies and body mountings require improvement. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.12/KW.2.5.35. Subject of Report:- Frame Rigidity. General Conclusions :- Spectre Bodies and body mounting require improvement. Copies of Report… | ||
| scan0126 | Torsional stiffness tests carried out on various car frames, including the Spectre, Cadillac, and Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Eg. c.c. to WGR. c.c. to E. c.c. to Da. c.c. to By. c.c. to Rly. c.c. to EV. Ha/Gry.12/Ku.2.5.35. Frame Rigidity. Tests have been carried out on the torsional stiffness of complete cars and bare… | ||
| scan0127 | Graph showing Phantom II frame distortion when pure torque is applied at the front cross member. | ||
| View original record | P.II. FRAME DISTORTION PURE TORQUE APPLIED AT FRONT CROSS MEMBER REAR END HELD RIGIDLY ONE SIDE AND SHACKLED THE OTHER SIDE TO ALLOW MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE. ANGULAR DISTORTION. 1° 2° 3° 4° 5°… | ||
| scan0128 | Graph plotting the angular distortion of a Bentley frame under various loads. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY FRAME DISTORTION ANGULAR DISTORTION 7750 LBS INS 6500 LBS INS 3850 LBS INS FRONT CROSS MEMBER DASHBOARD 2ND BODY BRACKET 3RD BODY BRACKET 4TH BODY BRACKET REAR CROSS MEMBER 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6… | ||
| scan0129 | Graph plotting the angular distortion of a Cadillac V16 frame under different torque loads. | ||
| View original record | CADILLAC V16 FRAME DISTORTION PURE TORQUE APPLIED TO FRONT REAR END HELD TO ALLOW MOVEMENT IN HORIZONTAL PLANE WEIGHT SUPPORTED AT CENTRE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER ANGULAR DISTORTION 2° 1° 18300 LBS INS… | ||
| scan0130 | Graph showing the angular distortion of the Spectre Car 30 EX frame under various pure torque loads. | ||
| View original record | FRAME DISTORTION OF SPECTRE CAR 30 EX PURE TORQUE APPLIED AT FRONT CAR RESTING ON 4 TYRES NOTE :- UP TO THIS MAXIMUM LOAD THE CADILLAC CAR SHOWED NO MEASURABLE DISTORTION ie. < 10' ANGULAR DISTORTION… | ||
| scan0131 | Graph showing Bentley frame distortion measurements complete with the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY FRAME DISTORTION COMPLETE WITH DASHBOARD ANGULAR DISTORTION 6500 LBS. INS. 3900 LBS. INS. FRONT CROSS MEMBER DASHBOARD 2ND BODY BRACKET 3RD BODY BRACKET 4TH BODY BRACKET REAR CROSS MEMBER | ||
| scan0132 | Graph showing Spectre frame distortion with pure torque applied at the front, comparing results with and without a dashboard. | ||
| View original record | SPECTRE FRAME DISTORTION PURE TORQUE APPLIED AT FRONT ANGULAR DISTORTION 2° 1° 23200 LBS. INS. WITHOUT DASHBOARD WITH DASHBOARD 13250 LBS. INS. FRONT TRAY 40" 30" 1ST BODY BRACKET 39" 2ND BODY BRACKET… | ||
| scan0133 | And comparing the rigidity of four different experimental Spectre car bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECRET +304 E/EV.1/MN.7.5.35. To Hs/Rm. from Ev. Copy to Sg. Wor. W. Da. BY. HDY. GRY Re Rigidity of Spectre Bodies. Hs/Rm.4/KW.3.5.35. The report on frame and complete car rigidities is of great… | ||
| scan0134 | Chassis frame rigidity in relation to convertible body types and sunshine roofs, with a comparison to Chrysler's methods. | ||
| View original record | -2- We have not to lose sight of the fact that we do get a large percentage of bodies with Sunshine roofs, and a certain percentage of bodies of the convertable type (Sedanca, Cabriolet, and… | ||
| scan0135 | Technical drawing and explanation of a body frame design for convertible coupes to achieve the stiffness of a closed car. | ||
| View original record | Closed Car Stiffness in Open Car Bodies SECTION A-A SECTION B-B The drawing shown here is of the body frame which is one of the features of the convertible coupes recently announced by Plymouth and… | ||
| scan0136 | Comparative weights of Cadillac and Phantom coachwork and the rigidity of Spectre bodies. | ||
| View original record | Rm What about it!!! S/W. Hs. c. to Wor. Sg. c. " E. Da. c. " BY. Hdy. c. " Ev. Rigidity of Spectre Bodies. With reference to the last paragraph of Hs/Rm4/KW3.5.35, do you wish us to arrange to have… | ||
| scan0137 | Requesting the weights of Cadillac, Phantom Limousine, and Continental Touring shells for a study on body rigidity. | ||
| View original record | X304 To Cx. From Ha/Rm. c.c. to Sg. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to E. c.c. to Dd. c.c. to Hy. c.c. to Hdy. c.c. to EV. Ha/Rm.12/KW.13.5.35. Rigidity of Spectre Bodies. Replying to Cx.18/KW.9.5.35. We should… | ||
| scan0138 | Short memo confirming the initiation of an investigation into the rigidity of Spectre bodies. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. C. to Wor. C. " Sg. C. " E. C. " Da. C. " BY C. " Hdy C. " Ev. Rm X304 Cx2/KW15.5.35. Dictated 14.5.35. Rigidity of Spectre Bodies. Hs/RM.12/KW13.5.35. I have asked JLE, in conjunction… | ||
| scan0139 | Final designs for body mounting on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET +304 To BY. Copy to HHC. Hs/Rm. E/Ev.1/MN.22.5.35. SPECTRE BODY MOUNTING. You have already received from us LeC 4482 showing the revised Spectre frame, on which body brackets were also… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. detailing issues found during the remounting of a Continental Touring Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. X304 E/Ev.5/MN. 22nd. May, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Mounting of Continental Touring Saloon… | ||
| scan0141 | List of technical issues and feedback points regarding vehicle bodywork and electrical systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.5/MN. 22.5.35. 5. On the rear boot lid no provision has been made for fastening trunks or suitcases. We would be glad if you would send us the necessary pieces and inform us of how they… | ||
| scan0142 | List of technical issues and modifications regarding the vehicle's bodywork and wiring. | ||
| View original record | E/Ev.5/MN. 22.5.35. 12. The sheet metal body cross member under the front seats fouled the top of the gear box slightly, and had to be cut uot, and the floor under the front seat fouled the servo… | ||
| scan0143 | List of issues encountered while mounting the Continental Saloon 32-EX body. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Ev. X307 Hs/FD.11/KW. 24.5.35. Re Mounting of Continental Saloon 32-EX. We give below a list of the troubles encountered in mounting the above body :- (1) Scuttle Shape. This we found to… | ||
| scan0144 | Request to Park Ward Ltd. for a cigarette lighter and ashtray fittings for the instrument board of 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | L304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.1/KW.30.5.35. 30th May, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We should be obliged if you would despatch the Cigarette Lighter and… | ||
| scan0145 | Request to obtain 3 M.G. type interior driving mirrors due to dissatisfaction with the current outside mirrors. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. X304 Hs/FD.9/KW.4.6.35. Will you please obtain 3 M.G. type interior driving mirrors for use on our latest cars. We are not very satisfied with the outside mirrors at present… | ||
| scan0146 | Minutes of a meeting and progress on Spectre coachwork, including specifications and dealings with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | <307 To O. from H. Copy to Mr. Fer. HS. BY. LA. OX. MM. JLM. EV. [Signature] F. DODD SPECTRE COACHWORK. I am attaching herewith the minutes of the Meeting that we had on Spectre Coachwork, with the… | ||
| scan0147 | Minutes of a meeting regarding the production of bodies for Experimental, Demonstration, and Show Cars for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | To C. from E. Copy to Sg. Hy. Hn. Ev. E.2/MN.4.6.35. Minutes of Meeting held at sales, May 28th.1935. Re Bodies for Experimental, Demonstration and Show Cars - Spectre. A meeting was held in C's… | ||
| scan0148 | Body designs for the Spectre chassis, chassis allocation for the Olympia Show, and front wing production. | ||
| View original record | -2- S.2/AW.4.6.35. The designs of these bodies on the Spectre chassis and a complete specification of the coachwork is to be submitted by Derby to Sales for approval. In view of the necessity of… | ||
| scan0149 | Meeting notes discussing agreements on chassis jigs, rear wheel arches, coachwork construction, petrol fillers, and headlamps. | ||
| View original record | -3- (b) Chassis Jigs. It was agreed that five chassis jigs will be needed to enable the Coachbuilders, other than Park Ward & Co to produce Show cars. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. have the original… | ||
| scan0150 | Meeting minutes discussing the design and fitting of lamps, horns, wireless sets, heaters, and the instrument board. | ||
| View original record | -4- Lamps (Contd) As no side wing lamp is purchasable which is suitable for fitting to the Spectre, as the lamps to sit on the wing in a forward position of the centre line of the front wheels, it was… | ||
| scan0151 | Meeting notes on design decisions for the instrument board, bumpers, bonnets, and luggage carrier. | ||
| View original record | -5- E .2/MN.4.6.35. Instrument Board (Contd.) question is the one with the centrally mounted large speedometer. Cx. pointed out that the three spoke steering wheel gives a clearer vision of the… | ||
| scan0152 | Dashboard insulation and air gap installation changes for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | To ~~BY.~~ Copy to ~~RHC~~ Hs/Rm. ~~E~~ Wyman +304 E/Ev. 4/MN.13.6.35. Noted [Signature] RE SPECTRE DASHBOARD. ------------------ On the first eight chassis and on the Demonstration Cars we understand… | ||
| scan0153 | The attachment method for the Spectre's scuttle and dashboard. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X304 E/Ev.1/MN.14.6.35. To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. F. DODD SPECTRE. Scuttle and Dash Attachment. We send herewith LeC 4526 showing the arrangement for attaching the scuttle of Spectre bodies… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. requesting the manufacture of multiple sets of front wings for various car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to S. Cr. Hh. Hs. BY. RHO. x304 E/Ev.2/WN. 18th. June, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of C.W.Ward, Esq. Dear Sirs, Wide Framed Phantom… | ||
| scan0155 | The standardisation and production of front wings for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | + 359 E/Ev.4/MN.18.6.35. To ROY. Copy to O. BY. Hs. RHC. ------------------- F. DODD. SPECTRE - RE FRONT WING. ------------------------ We send herewith a blue print of LeC 4555 which shows the front… | ||
| scan0156 | Advance print for the steel rear wheel arches of the Spectre model, discussing sourcing and production methods. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. +304 E/Ev.6/MN.19.6.35. Copy to Ex. By. Hs. Re Spectre Rear Wheel Arches. We are sending herewith an advance print of LeC.4560 showing the steel rear wheel arches for the Spectre. As in the… | ||
| scan0157 | Sourcing of steel rear wheel arches for Spectre cars, including the Trials Car and Show Cars. | ||
| View original record | X-304 To EV. Copy to TMG. Hs/Rm. E/Ev.5/MN.19.6.35. Re Spectre Rear Wheel Arches We send herewith LeC 4560 showing the rear steel wheel arch for the Spectre cars for 33-EX, the Trials Car and the Show… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding a new standardized design for wide-framed Phantom rear wheel arches. | ||
| View original record | Copy to S. Gr. Hn. Lr. HS. HY. RMC. 4304 E/Ev.4/MN. 19th. June, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Wide Framed Phantom Rear Wheel arches. We send… | ||
| scan0159 | Enclosing the specification for the 4th Spectre Experimental Car (Continental Touring Saloon), a steel-panelled replica of car 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | X304 R/EV.1/MN.20.6.35. To S.L. Copy to Capt. H.S. Smith, Esq. HS. EV. Ld. Rm RE EXPERIMENTAL REBUIRE NO.4. Continental Touring Saloon. We are enclosing herewith a copy of the specification for the… | ||
| scan0160 | Specification for the coachwork of a Continental Touring Saloon, model 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | Specification of Coachwork for 33-EX. Continental Touring Saloon. Chassis. Wide frame Phantom 2. For all particulars see drawings supplied. Steering "F" Type. All fittings untarnishable. Wheels - Rims… | ||
| scan0161 | Bodywork specifications for panelling, doors, screen, and head (roof). | ||
| View original record | -2- Panelling. The whole shell, after gussetting and plating to be panelled in sheet steel (S.W.G.20) with no quirks. Rear boot lid panelled in aluminium. The doors to be panelled in steel above the… | ||
| scan0162 | Specification sheet detailing the construction of seats, luggage boot, and other fittings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rear Seat. Cushion and Squab to be of springs with Latex and padded overlay; compressed dimensions to be to drawing LeC 4263. Seat base to be of swaged sheet steel (S.W.G.22) to design. Rear squab… | ||
| scan0163 | Specifications for bodywork components including the instrument board, wings, lighting, and steps. | ||
| View original record | -4- Instrument Board. Plywood board with veneered face, as shewn on D.75250. All extra switches to have flangeless mounting and to be marked by an identification plate. The board must allow of the… | ||
| scan0164 | Specification sheet detailing the vehicle's interior woodwork, trim, ventilation, and anti-noise treatment. | ||
| View original record | -5- Interior Woodwork. Walnut veneered. Window fillets to be of the solid type with rounded corners. Door finishers to be the Park Ward Sports Type. Visors and Mirror. Two Beatonson Roll visors with… | ||
| scan0165 | Specifications for interior bodywork, including flooring, seating, and measures to reduce noise and draughts. | ||
| View original record | -6- Body Front Floor.- Body front floor to be covered on top and round the edges with ¼ in. Felt. Rear Floor and Foot Wells.- These to lined with ¼in.felt firmly stuck on with rubber solution or… | ||
| scan0166 | Specification sheet detailing various vehicle components, their supply, and fitting instructions. | ||
| View original record | -7- Fog Lamp. Fog lamp to be supplied and fitted by R.R. Ltd. Waist Moulding. Waistmoulding of chromium plated brass to design, bolted on. Outside Door Handles. Outside door handles to be as nearly… | ||
| scan0167 | List of drawings applicable to a specific body already at the coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -8- Drawings Applicable to this Body already at Coachbuilders. Lec. 4264. 1/4 Scale layout of Body. F.86230. Frame Side Member. Lec. 3919. Dashboard - Side Elevation. Lec. 3918. Dashboard - Back View.… | ||
| scan0168 | Request for blueprints of the Spectre model for coachbuilders exhibiting at Olympia, along with a request for body construction recommendations. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X304 S/W...E c. to Ev. Sg. Wor. Gx. Hn. ->Hs. C6/C26.6.35 (Bag) SPECTRES FOR OLYMPIA. E/EV3/HP22.6.35. We shall be very glad to have these half-a-dozen sets of blue prints for the use of the… | ||
| scan0169 | Secret memo regarding prints of body types for Spectre cars for the Olympia exhibition. | ||
| View original record | X304 W/S. To c. from E/EV. SECRET. c. Sir Vor. Cr. Hmr By Ms. re Spectre Cars for Olympia. We are sending you herewith three prints of bodies for Spectre covering the range of possible types. Lec.4331… | ||
| scan0170 | Specimen cars for the Olympia show and requesting further copies of drawings for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | S/W...D/DEV C. to Eg WOP. Ex. En. -> Hs. W. SECRET Rm X304 C17/C27.6.35 RE SPECIMEN CARS FOR OLYMPIA. ---------- R/Evl/WH26.6.35 enclosing drawing of the Enclosed Limousine with 'C' steering. We are… | ||
| scan0171 | Body designs and requirements for the Olympia Show Cars - Spectre. | ||
| View original record | X304 E/EV.2/MM.27.6.35. To: G. Copy to G. MOR. CK. HY. Hs. DX. [Handwritten signature] Re Olympia Show Cars - Spectre. -------------------------------- We send herewith nine sets of the following… | ||
| scan0172 | Positioning of the hand-brake countershaft on the third crossmember for various chassis. | ||
| View original record | +304 To BY. E/Ev.3/MN.29.6.35. Copy to F. Hs. RNC. HST. ------------------------ Re Hand-brake Countershaft on third Crossmember. With reference to N.Sch.4546 and Ds.1/HP.26.6.35 this lower position… | ||
| scan0173 | Secret memo regarding the experimental testing and design observation of a Park Ward all-steel body. | ||
| View original record | R +304 QRY. Please note Rm To Hs/Rm. from E. E.3/HP.4.7.35. c. Wor. JLE. LA. E/EV. re Park Ward All Steel Body. SECRET. We have arranged with 'C' that the above shall be sent up to Derby for… | ||
| scan0174 | Revised list of drawings for Spectre demonstration cars 34-EX and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To S. [REDACTED] Copy to [REDACTED] HS. WH. [REDACTED] +304 E/EV.2/HN.5.7.35. RR SPECTRE DEMONSTRATION CARS. We send you herewith a revised list of drawings for appending to your Specifications of the… | ||
| scan0175 | List of drawings applicable to a 34-EX Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | -7- 34-EX. Enclosed Limousine. List of Drawings Applicable to this Body. Lec. 4331. 1/16th. scale design of Body. Full Size drawing by Coachbuilders for 31-EX. Lec. 3919. Dashboard (Side elevation).… | ||
| scan0176 | List of drawings applicable to a 35-Ex. Continental Touring Saloon with Division body. | ||
| View original record | -3- 35-Ex.Continental Touring Saloon with Division. Drawings Applicable to this Body already at Coachbuilders. Lec. 4562. 1/16th.Scale Layout of Body. F.36230. Frame Side Member. Lec. 3919. Dashboard… | ||
| scan0177 | Programme for mounting bodies on three specific cars and the choice of coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | To E.C. Copy to Hs. RHo. Ox. Hm. 1304 E/Ev.2/MN.8.7.35. RE SPECTRE. We have to consider a programme for the mounting of the bodies of the following cars:- 1. Enclosed Limousine, Demonstration Car,… | ||
| scan0178 | Responding to Spectre Coach-Work recommendations, clarifying the use of steel over aluminium and querying a missing figure on a drawing. | ||
| View original record | x 304 Hn.1/MK. 9.7.35. Copy to Mr. [redacted] " " C. " " Hs. " " By. " " [redacted] Rm Spectre Coach-Work Recommendations. Your Ref: E.1/HN. 6.7.35. In C.'s absence I have been asked to thank you for… | ||
| scan0179 | Olympia 40/50, requesting further sets of prints for coach-builders. | ||
| View original record | C/W. (Ev.) Copy to C. " Ev. (Struck through) " By. (Struck through) " Hs. (Struck through) " HBC. (Struck through) " Br. (Struck through) +304 (handwritten) Hn.1/HK. 10.7.35. Olympia 40/50. Your Ref:… | ||
| scan0180 | Requesting the dispatch of three sets of body brackets to Park Ward & Co. for chassis 33-EX, 34-EX, and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC Copy to Hs/Rm. x304 EV/EV.4/MN.12.7.35. F.Dodd. Please ensure that these are sent off. Rm MESSRS. Park Ward & Co. need three sets of body brackets for 33-EX, 34-EX and 35-EX. The brackets in… | ||
| scan0181 | Sending chassis prints for the model codenamed 'Spectre', later known as Olympia 40/50 and then Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/Ev. Copy to Hs. RHC. Rm 4304 E/Ev.2/MN.15.7.35. RE CHASSIS PRINTS - SPECTRE We send herewith LeC.4604 (2 sheets) showing the Chassis Print for Spectre, which until the Show is to be… | ||
| scan0182 | The despatch of body brackets to Park Ward for fitting to experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To D/RR. from RHC/CEP. C. C/Mt. C. Hs/Rm. C. E/Ex. <304 Rm RHC/CEP.2/AP.15.7.35. In accordance with instruction E/Ev.4/MN.12.7.35. we are sending into the Despatch Stores:- 3 Pairs of F.87459 Body… | ||
| scan0183 | Approval to proceed with finishing the Experimental Spectre 33-EX car in two shades of red with red leather upholstery. | ||
| View original record | SECRET L304 Rm. Copy to E. Hn.19/MK. 18.7.35. Experimental Spectre 33-EX. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.15/KW.17.7.35. In view of what you write, we have told Park Ward to go ahead with the finishing of this car in… | ||
| scan0184 | Progress and delivery schedule for Spectre coachwork, detailing interactions with suppliers Park Ward and Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | +304 To Hs/Rm. From E/Ev. c.c. to Wor., Sg., C., Cx., c.c. to E., Hn., LA. E/Ev.1/MJ.29.7.35. (Dictated 25.7.35.) Re. Spectre Coachwork. We called at Messrs. Park Ward's on Tuesday last, and found all… | ||
| scan0185 | Secret memo regarding the arrangement of necessary labour for Spectre coachwork. | ||
| View original record | SECRET x304 S/W...E/Ev -> c. to Hs/Rm Wor. Sg. Cx. E. Hn. ----- C12/C1.8.35 SPECTRE COACHWORK E/Ev1/MJ29.7.35 --------- I note contents of your memo. I presume, of course, that you will arrange to get… | ||
| scan0186 | Weight calculation sheet for a Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon coachwork, model 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from E/Ev. Copy to C. Cx. Hn. LA. K Rm x304 E/Ev.9/MN.8.8.35. SECRET Coachwork Weight 33-EX. Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon. The above body is panelled in steel and has steel front… | ||
| scan0187 | The weight and steel panelling of the 4th Spectre Body, Continental Touring Saloon 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hs/Rm. Copy to LA. Rm E/Ev.2/MN.17.8.35. X304 Re 4th.Spectre Body, Continental Touring Saloon 33-EX. This body is an exact replica of 32-EX with the exception that the body is panelled in… | ||
| scan0188 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward for 7 dashboard switches. | ||
| View original record | 4304 To Roy. Hs/FD.6/KW.29.8.35. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward for 7. Dashboard Switches, in accordance with the particulars given in our letter attached. Order No.… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter from the Experimental Department to a supplier ordering dashboard switches. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. HS/FD.5/KW. 29th August, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with 7. Dashboard Push-Pull type Switches - 5… | ||
| scan0190 | Modifications to the 'Spectre' headlamp tubes to accommodate larger P100 lamps. | ||
| View original record | SECRET +304 E/EV.3/MN.5.9.35. To F.H.C. Copy to E.V. Hs/Rm. R Dodd Spectre - Re Head Lamp Tubes. -------------------------- Due to the P100 lamps being larger than the drawing of them supplied to us… | ||
| scan0191 | Secret memo discussing a modified fixing for the Spectre Wing Stay where it joins the radiator. | ||
| View original record | Steadman - Are you satisfied with this? Rm X359 To DY. from E/JNR. SECRET. E/JNR.3/HP.9.9.35. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. Spectre Wing Stay. We send you herewith:- LeC.4668 showing a modified fixing for the bottom… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. requesting the production of steel and aluminium wings and running boards for a Phantom III test chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. Roy/Ms. 4304 Rem E/Ev.2/MN. 3rd. October,1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Phantom III. Our Experimental Dept. wish to test some… | ||
| scan0193 | Arrangement of accessories on the dashboard for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. X304 E/Ev.1/MN.23.10.35. PHANTOM III. Arrangement of Dashboard. We send herewith LeC 4731 showing an arrangement of accessories on the engine side of the dashboard on… | ||
| scan0194 | List and description of available bodies for experimental cars 36-EX and 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Ev. Copy to Hs. Hs/Rm +304 Rm Available Bodies for Expl. Cars 36-EX and 37-EX. Below we give a list of bodies available for the next two experimental cars. We suggest that we should have… | ||
| scan0195 | List of coachbuilt car specifications from various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -2- Barker & Co. Ltd. Enclosed Limousine. 'E' type steering. Black. - Whde interior upholstered in calf skin. Wireless set in cabinet. Hooper & Co. Ltd. Enclosed Limousine. 'E' type steering. Black. -… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter confirming arrangements for car bodies for cars 36-EX and 37-EX, involving the Glasgow Show and coachbuilders Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | E. Copy to Sg. H.C. Cx. Hs. Ev. X304 Rm Hn.24/MK. 5.11.35. Bodies for Cars 36-EX and 37-EX. Your Ref: E.4/HP. 4.11.35. We confirm our telephone conversation of this morning when we advised you… | ||
| scan0197 | Report comparing the rusting of steel wings versus aluminium wings on various experimental cars after mileage tests. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. Y 359 Hs/Rm.3/KW.11.11.35. Steel Wings and Rust - Experimental Cars. Hn.10/MK. 8.11.35. - m 159 We have really had little or no trouble with steel wings rusting. We have not, however, had a… | ||
| scan0198 | Cause of leg cramp when driving the Phantom III, attributing it to the driver's seat design. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Y304 Hs/FD.20/KW.11.11.35. Re Driving Position of Phantom III. Comparing the Phantom III and Bentley acceleration pedals in the attached print, it shows clearly no reason at this point for… | ||
| scan0199 | Confirming arrangements for two experimental Phantom III cars (36-EX and 37-EX), including body fitting by coachbuilders and chassis loan for brake fitting. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. Copy to Hs/Rm. x304 Rm E/Ev.1/MN.16.11.35. Re Phantom III Experimental Cars, 36-EX and 37-EX. This is to confirm our telephone conversation concerning the next two experimental Phantom III cars… | ||
| scan0200 | Uncomfortable accelerator pedal position on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | To E. Spectre Accelerator Pedal. I do not know whether I am peculiarly constituted, but I find the accelerator pedal position very uncomfortable on the Spectre. We agree that, as the attached blue… | ||
| scan0201 | Ergonomic diagram comparing driver seating positions for 'F' Type PH. III and 'Bentley' models. | ||
| View original record | 35.000 34.000 15.000 17½° BACK OF DASH 30.250 30.500 12° 47.000 46.000 8.000 10.000 9.000 15.000 LEVEL TOP OF FRAME MAN IN DOTTED LINE REPRESENTS “F” TYPE PH. III. MAN IN FULL REPRESENTS “BENTLEY”… | ||
| scan0202 | Blueprint comparing accelerator pedal and steering wheel positions for Bentley and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | ACCELERATOR 6.250 (BENTLEY) 6.000 (PHAN. III) 35" - BENTLEY STEERING WHEEL TO DASH. 34" - PHAN. III " " " " RED - BENTLEY ACCELERATOR PEDAL BLUE - PHAN. III " " 45° P 50° B FLOOR LEVEL SCALE 1/1.… | ||
| scan0203 | Scrapping the Spectre I frame and rebuilding the chassis with a longer wheelbase, potentially as a new standard. | ||
| View original record | Hs 4304 To L, from Sg. Copy to Wop.Hs. I.C.2.Cr. re P.III. Sg6/E21.11.35 Referring to the new body for Spectre I, i.e. the all-steel body, confirming my conversation yesterday, as I understand that in… | ||
| scan0204 | Request to place an official order with Messrs. Park Ward for running board rubber strip. | ||
| View original record | to Roy: X304 Hs/FD.18/KW.2.12.35. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward, for 12 ft. of Running Board Rubber Strip, ordered in the attached letter, ref. Hs/FD.17/KW.2.12.35. Order… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter requesting a 12ft sample of running board rubber strip from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.17/KW. 2nd December, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We should be very obliged if you could let us have 12 ft. of running… | ||
| scan0206 | Order of two new Phantom III front wings with specific material requirements for chassis 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | To E/EV. X304 Hs/FD.11/KW.3.12.35. Will you please order from Messrs. Park Ward 2. new Phantom III Front Wings for the Bumper chassis. We have fitted the wings supplied for the Bumper chassis to… | ||
| scan0207 | Supply of front wings and running boards for rebuilding a No.3 Spectre, 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. +304 E/Ev.6/MN.3.12.35. Copy to Hs/Les. Hs/FD. Rm We supplied you with a set of front wings and running boards, one set steel and one set aluminium, for a bumper chassis, and we understand… | ||
| scan0208 | Request to procure a new pair of front wings for a Phantom III Bumper Chassis, specifying different materials for the near and offside. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. Copy to Hs/Rm. He/FD. E/Ev.2/MN.9.12.35. LES. x304 PHANTOM III -Bumper Chassis. Some while ago Messrs. Park Ward & Co. supplied us with a pair of front wings and running boards of standard… | ||
| scan0209 | Order for a pair of front wings for a Phantom III Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (E/Ev.) Copy to Hs/Rm. [strikethrough]Hs/FD.[/strikethrough] 7304 Hn.4/MK.11.12.35. Phantom III - Bumper Chassis. Your Ref: E/Ev.2/MN.9.12.35. As desired, we have asked Potts Bros. to make up a… | ||
| scan0210 | Supply and fitting of front wings for a Phantom III Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hm. x304? E/Ev.1/MN.12.12.35. Phantom III Bumper Chassis. Re E/Ev.2/MN.9.12.35 and Hn.4/MK.11.12.35. You will note that Hn. has arranged for Messrs. Potts Bros. to send a pair… | ||
| scan0211 | Confirming the despatch date for a pair of wings for a Phantom III Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | x304 R F.Dodd- Hn.2/MK.14.12.35. S/W. (E/Ev) Copy to Hs/Rm. " Hs/ED. P.III Bumper Chassis. With further reference to E/Ev.2/MN.9.12.35, we are this morning informed that the pair of wings (in steel… | ||
| scan0212 | Confirming the allocation of two car bodies to Experimental Phantom III cars, Nos. 7 & 8. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X304 E/Ev.1/MN.28.12.35. Copy to E. BY. (crossed out) RHC (crossed out) G/Cam. (crossed out) G/Rb. (crossed out) Re Experimental Phantom III Cars, Nos. 7 & 8. We confirm that you agreed by… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding rubber mounting for a Trials Enclosed Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. [redacted] Hs/Rm. X 304 WYMAN Rm noted [Signature] E/Ev.2/MN. 31st. December, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Rubber Mounting for… | ||
| scan0214 | Instructions on refitting a car body, including modifications to brackets, scuttle isolation, and chassis attachments. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.2/MN. 31.12.35. At the body brackets which are under the sill, the large rubber dumb bell is used, but for those in the wheel arch and at the tail the smaller one is required. It will be… | ||
| scan0215 | Provision of a sketch for the Phantom III rubber body mounting scheme. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. Copy to Hs/Rm. X304 E/Ev.1/MN.4.1.36. Phantom III Rubber Body Mounting. As promised to you yesterday we send herewith a small un-numbered sketch giving the details of the steel cup washers… | ||
| scan0216 | Issues and proposed solutions for the rubber body mounting on a Phantom III, chassis 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | To E. Copy to Ds. Hs/Rm. Hs/FD [Handwritten Annotation]: +304 ----------------- Phantom III. Rubber Mounting of Body 34-EX. [Handwritten Annotation]: Wyman noted [Signature] We have had a conversation… | ||
| scan0217 | Investigation into body mounting difficulties on chassis 34-EX, focusing on issues with rubber blocks and washers. | ||
| View original record | X304 To E. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.24/KW.8.1.36. Body Mounting on 34-EX. The writer visited Messrs. Park Ward yesterday to investigate the trouble experienced in mounting the body on rubber. Park Ward's… | ||
| scan0218 | Arranging the comparison testing of rubber body mountings on experimental cars 33-EX and 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | X304 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.11/KW.10.1.36. Rubber Mounting of Body on 34-EX. When we bring the red car, 33-EX, to London next week for a test on rubber shackles, we are particularly anxious to compare it… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ware & Co. concerning rubber body mountings for a Phantom III, 35-MX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Ex. Hn. (crossed out) La. Hs/Rm. K304 W/Ev.3/MN. 17th. January, 1936. Messrs. Park Ware & Co. 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, Phantom III… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. concerning samples of Repp and anti-noise material. | ||
| View original record | X304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.7/KW. 18th January, 1936. Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd., 108, Cricklewood Lane, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Clark. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 16th… | ||
| scan0221 | Practicability and effect of rubber body mounting on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X304 To Hs. from E. E.1/HP.21.1.36. c. Sg. Wor. C. Cx. RHC. Hn. EV. re Phantom III Body Mounting. We consider it is most urgent and important that we should have a comprehensive report on the… | ||
| scan0222 | Tests on rubber body mounting and tyre noise on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Mx. X 304 Hs/Rm.17/KW.29.1.36. Rubber Body Mounting & Tyre Noise on the Phantom III. In conjunction with Mx. we have made tests in London on 34-EX, which… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding the dispatch of a petrol filler for a Phantom III body. | ||
| View original record | X304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.21/KW. 30th January, 1936 Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 77, King's Road, Chelsea, LONDON, S.W.3. For the attention of Mr. Carpenter. Dear Sirs, I understand the… | ||
| scan0224 | Exhaust system modifications for an 8 inch longer wheelbase Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To BY. [BY is crossed out] x304 E/Ev.4/MN.30.1.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHO [RHO is crossed out] [Handwritten initials: GRY] [Handwritten: WYM noted [signature]] Phantom III 8" Longer Wheelbase.… | ||
| scan0225 | Frame and body modifications for the Phantom III 8-inch longer wheelbase model. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. Y 304 E/Ev.2/MN.1.12.36 SRY AFM Phantom III 8" Longer Wheelbase. ------------------------------ We send herewith LeC 4956 showing the modifications to the side channel to… | ||
| scan0226 | Request for permission for a Leyland lorry to deliver a Phantom III dummy chassis and collect a Phantom III body from Messrs. Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to Hx. X304 Hs/FD.7/JH.6.2.36. Will you please give your permision for the Leyland lorry to deliver a Ph.III dummy chassis to, Messrs.Hoopers, 77, Kings Road, Chelsea, and to collect a… | ||
| scan0227 | Missing front wings for vehicle 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X 304 Hs/FD.15/KW.10.2.36. Messrs. Hooper did not include the front wings with the body for 36-EX when our lorry collected on Friday last. Do you intend them to keep these for future use ?… | ||
| scan0228 | Request to despatch one body trestle to Messrs. Hoopers Ltd. as returned property. | ||
| View original record | x304? To D/BP. c. to C/Mt. Hs/FD.7/JH.10.2.36. Will you please despatch 1 body trestle to Messrs. Hoopers Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, London, W.3. as soon as possible. This is their property… | ||
| scan0229 | The corrugated tube for the filler on the side of the body for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. GRY x304 E/Ev.2/MN.11.2.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/ID. Phantom III. Corrugated Tube for Filler on side of body. We have just received the attached two samples of corrugated tube for the filler on… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding parts and chassis modifications for a Phantom III Sedanca de Ville (37-EX). | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/FD E R Y x304 E/Ev.6/MN. 11th. February, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom III Sedanca de Ville - 37-EX. We hope to be… | ||
| scan0231 | Confirming details for the first experimental Phantom III long wheelbase chassis, designated 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. x304 E/Ev.14./MN.14.2.36. Copy to E. Da. BY. (Struck through) RHC. (Struck through) Hs/Rm. (Struck through) GRAY (Handwritten Signature) Re Phantom III Long Wheelbase Chassis. We wish to… | ||
| scan0232 | Modification of Phantom III side wheel carrier step brackets to accommodate tyre covers. | ||
| View original record | F.D. Presume that you are watching this point Rm E/Ev.1/MN.22.2.36. To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. 4304 Hs/FD. [struck through] ---------------- Phantom III Side Wheel Carrier Step Brackets.… | ||
| scan0233 | Positioning of the D.W.S. Jack hand pump and its handle on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To. EV. Copy to AHC. Hs/Rm. Phantom III. D.W.S. Jack. Position of Hand Pump and Handle on Car. We send herewith LeC 5012 showing the quarter scale elevation of the front seat, giving the position of… | ||
| scan0234 | Fitting of a trap door in the floorboards for the D.W.S. Jack Pump on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To B.Y. Copy to WHS. [crossed out] Hs/Rm. Lid. [crossed out] Hs/Bmg [crossed out] + 304 E/Ev.1/MN.24.2.36. Ru [handwritten signature] Phantom III. Floor Boards for D.W.S.Jack Pump.… | ||
| scan0235 | Request to fit petrol filters on the second cross member for a Long Wheelbase Phantom III (38-EX). | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x304 Rm E/Ev.6/MN.24.2.36. Copy to BY. RHC. Long Wheelbase Phantom III. 38-EX. Jub We should be glad if you would arrange to fit to this car the petrol filters on the second cross member to… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. requesting a modification to the front seat squab of a Phantom III Long Wheelbase 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. BY. Hs/FD. Hn. x304 E/Ev.1/MN. 26th. February, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473. High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Phantom III Long Wheelbase - 38-EX. We would like you… | ||
| scan0237 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. requesting amendments to the specification for a Phantom III Long Wheelbase, car 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. BY. Hs/FD. Hn. +304 Rm E/Ev.4/MN. 25th. February,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom III Long Wheelbase - 38-EX. We have now… | ||
| scan0238 | List of suggested interior fittings and body mounting specifications for a car body. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.4/MN. 25.2.36. (4) Rope Pulls. Rope pulls or an equivalent device should be fitted to the rear pillars of the rear doors. (5) Heater. It is suggested that this is a type of car in connection… | ||
| scan0239 | Silent block and 'Floatex' mounting methods for production. | ||
| View original record | -3- E/EV.4/MN. 25.2.36. something which can eventually go into production. We will endeavour to arrange a silent block mounting, or what is better we believe, a 'Floatex' mounting, but if we are… | ||
| scan0240 | Instruction to send a headlamp to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X304 Hs/FD.16/KW.27.2.36. We are sending into the Despatch Stores - 1. Head Lamp. Will you please arrange for this to be sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road,… | ||
| scan0241 | Request to fit petrol filter LeC.4721 to the Long Wheelbase Phantom III chassis 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x304? Hs/Bwg.1/JH. 29.2.36. Long Wheelbase Ph.III 38-EX. With reference to E/EV.6/MN. 24.2.36., a copy of which was sent to you. Will you please arrange to fit Petrol filter LeC.4721 to the… | ||
| scan0242 | Misplaced and loaned parts for a Dummy Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | X304 To D/BP. Copy to Hn. Hs/Rm. Re/PE. E/Ev.2/HN.29.2.36. Rm Dummy Phantom III Chassis. Certain parts of the dummy Phantom III chassis, which was loaned to the Expl. Dept. and sent to Messrs.Smiths,… | ||
| scan0243 | Instruction to coachbuilder Park Ward to cancel a Clayton heater and fit a Delco heater on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. x304 Copy to Hm. Hs/Rm. Hs/FD. Da. E/Ev.4/MN. 9th. March, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine Phantom III Long Wheelbase.… | ||
| scan0244 | Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding incorrect keys supplied for a Phantom III body, No. 8475. | ||
| View original record | +304 Hs/FD.7/KW. Exptl. Dept. 11th March, 1936. Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., Western Ave., Acton, LONDON, W.3. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom III Body supplied to Experimental Dept. We have found… | ||
| scan0245 | Feedback from coachbuilders on recommendations for the Phantom III bodywork. | ||
| View original record | x304 E/Ev.1/MN.16.3.36. To Hm. [text has been struck through] Copy to E. E. L.A. [text has been struck through] Hs/Rm. [text has been struck through] He/Pr. [text has been struck through] Rm… | ||
| scan0246 | Rubber vs. Silent Block body mounting for the Phantom III and arranging a test. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/EV.1/MN.16.3.36. With respect to their comments on our rubber mounting and their belief that it is not so good as the Silent Block mounting which they wish to use, we agree that this may be true… | ||
| scan0247 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. requesting a special rear interior number plate. | ||
| View original record | 2304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.12/JH. 20th March, 1936. Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, LONDON W.3 For the attention of Mr. Carpenter. Dear Sir, Can you please supply us with the special… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter to Park Ward Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery status of a 37-EX body. | ||
| View original record | L304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.11/JH. 20th March, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Could you please let the writer know the position with regard to… | ||
| scan0249 | Internal request for a set of Phantom III wing lamps and a rear bumper for car 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X304 Hs/FD.3/HH.23.3.36. Could you please arrange to let the writer have a set of Ph.III wing lamps for 36-EX. We also require a rear bumper for this car, do you know if we have to order… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging the collection of a 37-EX Body and the checking of loading and weights. | ||
| View original record | 7304 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.14/KW. 26th March, 1936, Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Rd., Willesden, LONDON, N.W.2. Dear Sirs, Re 37-EX Body. Many thanks for your letter of the 23rd inst. We have… | ||
| scan0251 | Request for permission for a Leyland Lorry to collect the 37-EX body from Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to Mx. x304 Hs/FD.4/KW.26.3.36. Will you please give your permission for the Leyland Lorry to collect 37-EX body from Park Wards on Friday the 27th inst. Hs/FD. | ||
| scan0252 | Inspection points for a Continental Touring Sedanca body at coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | To E/Allen. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/FD. X304 E/Ev.1/MN.27.3.36. ----------------- Re 37-EX. Continental Touring Sedanca. Will you please arrange to go to Messrs.Park Ward & Co., Willesden, as soon as… | ||
| scan0253 | Instructions regarding accessories, sound insulation, and delivery procedures for a car body intended for Olympia. | ||
| View original record | -2- purposes or whether it is his intention that we should use them. Also ascertain from him exactly what body accessories, such as wireless sets, heaters, ashtrays and expensive companions exhibited… | ||
| scan0254 | Collection of a Continental Touring Sedanca body from Park Ward & Co for project 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hr. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/FD. x304 Rm E/Ev.2/MN.31.3.36. Re 37-EX. Continental Touring Sedanca.Park Ward & Co. We are attaching herewith a copy of our Mr.Allen's report of his visit to Messrs.Park Ward… | ||
| scan0255 | Report of a visit to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the body for a 37-EX Continental Touring Sedanca de Ville. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to Da. Hn. (crossed out) Hs/FD. (crossed out) Messrs.Park Ward & Co. (crossed out) E/Ev.1/MN.31.3.36. Report of Visit to Messrs.Park Ward & Co. re Body for 37-EX, Continental Touring… | ||
| scan0256 | List of vehicle accessories, fittings not sent, and build modification notes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Accessories (Contd:) One centre lamp. Two Trumpet Horns. Klaxon Wiper Motor. Mascot. Ten stainless steel apron beadings. Some Tools. A front and a rear bumper. The following fittings are not being… | ||
| scan0257 | Parts fitted, coachwork weight, and delivery notes for a specific vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | -3- 9) The following parts were fitted on the car at Olympia:- Rear diagonal stays between body and second cross member. Front body attachment between scuttle and frame. Driving Mirror. The two body… | ||
| scan0258 | Specification and inventory sheet for a saloon car body from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | S.O. No. Ex 4098 Date Out 28/3/36 1669 Received from PARK, WARD & CO., LTD., Coachbuilders, 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10. Make of Chassis H.P. No. Engine No. Steering Column Type of Body:… | ||
| scan0259 | Mix-up of chassis equipment and body accessories by coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | x304 Rm S/W. (EV.) Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/PD Hn.12/MK.3.4.36. 37-EX, Experimental. Your Ref: E/Ev.2/MN.31.3.36. Park Ward have mixed up the chassis equipment with the body accessories but the fact that… | ||
| scan0260 | Floorboard boom on chassis 36-EX and plans for comparative road testing. | ||
| View original record | Y304 WYMAN Noted Gray Rm Sq. from E. c. G. Oft. Mx. Ls./Rm. E.3/HP.7.4.36. re Floorboard Boom in 36-EX. With respect to the above, I did not telephone you further as we have not yet been able to carry… | ||
| scan0261 | Production of the 'Recommendation to Coachbuilders' book for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. Copy to Mr. Hives Hs/Rm. WW/PPW x304 E/Ev.4/MN.8.4.36. PHANTOM III. Coachwork Recommendations to Coachbuilders. We have heard from Hn. that the attached revised copy of our book of… | ||
| scan0262 | Floorboard noise and comparative tyre tests between different car models. | ||
| View original record | Hs|Rm X304 To E. from Sg. Floorboard Room in 36-EX. Sg13/28.4.36 Copy to C.Sfs.Mr.Hs/Rm. E/EV. I am in receipt of E.3/HP.7.4.36. I understand as the result of a conversation on the telephone with Hn.… | ||
| scan0263 | The purchase of 100 feet of Seapak from The Ruberoid Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. V304 Hs/PD.30/JH.9.4.36. Will you please order from Mr. D. Melhado, The Ruberoid Co.Ltd., Lincoln House, 296-302 High Holborn, London, W.C.1. 100 feet of Seapak (Plain). To be addressed for… | ||
| scan0264 | Confirming that the wireless set and first-aid outfit are not fitted to the 37-EX Experimental Body. | ||
| View original record | X304 To E/Ev. Hs/FD.16/KW.22.4.36. 37-EX. Experimental Body. With reference to your enquiries re the above body, we say that the wireless set and first-aid outfit are not fitted. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0265 | Issue with a petrol filter fouling the body on chassis 37-EX and a proposed new mounting location. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X304 E/Ev.3/MN.28.4.36. Copy to E. Da. E/JNR. Hs/FD. Re 37-EX. Petrol Filter. Although the Coachbuilders were instructed to build their bodies for Olympia on the understanding that the… | ||
| scan0266 | Body width issues on the Phantom III chassis to accommodate new rubber mountings, referencing defects on Park Ward and Hooper coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. [REDACTED] Copy to Da. Hs/Rm. [REDACTED] X304 E/Ev.5/MN.28.4.36. Rm Re Park Ward Sedanca - 37-EX. We are attaching hereto a copy of a letter we have had to send to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,… | ||
| scan0267 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding issues with fitting an Olympia Show Park Ward Sedanca body onto a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Da. Hs/Rm. Hs/PD. Hn. LA. E/Ev.4/MN. 28th. April,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Olympia Show Park Ward… | ||
| scan0268 | Letter discussing difficulties with body mounting and filter placement on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.4/MN.28.4.36. the top ½", and outwards at the bottom about 1". This gives the body a lighter top appearance and less top hamper. In view of our subsequent move to rubber mounting it is… | ||
| scan0269 | Issues and proposed improvements for the rubber body mounting system on the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To:- BT. Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. x304 E/Ev.6/MN.8.5.36. GRY F.D Phantom III - Rubber Body Mounting. Whilst the present system of rubber body mounting in use on Phantom III may be made to work… | ||
| scan0270 | Properties and application of Flotex Anti-Vibration mountings for car bodies. | ||
| View original record | -2- circular flange which can be cut to shape and drilled to suit our requirements. We have been told that for 100 lbs. static load the deflection of these bushes is for 'F' type .077" and for 'F'… | ||
| scan0271 | Complications with rubber-mounting De Ville extension coachwork on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. [redacted] Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. Gry- F.D. E/Ev.2/MN.15.5.36. +304 Re Coachwork with De Ville Extension - Phantom III. Many thanks for your Mn.15/MK.9.5.36 re the above. The introduction of rubber… | ||
| scan0272 | Front wings fouling the hambones on car 34-EX and a request to issue instructions for extra clearance. | ||
| View original record | X304 EV. from E. c. Hs. Ps. Hn. LA. Rm E.5/HP.25.5.36. re 34-EX Front Wing Clearance. In accordance with my request JLE has now put 34-EX through the gravel pit standard test, and found that both… | ||
| scan0273 | Flotex body mounting scheme for a Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. [illegible] Copy to Da. RHO. HS/FB. x304 E/Ev.11/MN.9.6.36. F. Dodd. WHAT IS THE CHASSIS POSITION? Re Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine, 38-EX. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. have been… | ||
| scan0274 | Visit to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding a Phantom III Limousine and an experimental Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to Da. Hs/FD. Hn. X 304 E/Ev.4/MN.9.6.36. [Signature] Visit to Messrs.Park Ward & Co. 3.6.36. Long Wheelbase Phantom III Enclosed Limousine, 38-EX. We were able to see the majority of… | ||
| scan0275 | Excessive movement in Sedanca bodies on the Phantom III, confirming tests to replace rubber mountings with solid packing pieces. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to Ev. K 304 Hs/Rm.16/KW.30.6.36. Cabriolet de Ville Phantom III 37-EX. We confirm the statement made in E/Ev.1/MN29.6.36, that we do think the front ends of Sedanca bodies move… | ||
| scan0276 | List of faults found when mounting the body to chassis 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To E/EV. X304 Hs/FD.24/JH.1.7.36. 37-EX. We give below a list of the faults found in mounting the body to the above chassis. (1) Both rear body valances fouled the step irons (2) Scuttle pillar had… | ||
| scan0277 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding dashboard and bonnet prints for a Long Wheelbase Phantom III chassis 38-Ex, with instructions on steering and seating. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. Da. Hn. x304 GRY- Are the shop clear with regard to this dashboard and bonnet Km E/Ev.9/MN. 17th. July, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear… | ||
| scan0278 | Geometric determination of driving visibility for various car models in accordance with Ministry of Transport regulations. | ||
| View original record | To BY. x304 E/Ev.2/MN.17.7.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. Da. RHC. Driving Visibility. We send you herewith LeC.5201 showing a geometric determination of the driving visibility of the Phantom III, 25/30 H.P. and… | ||
| scan0279 | Wider dashboard for a Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | x304 GRY - Add to specification. Rm. To-Dr. from E/EV. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. Da. E/EV.1/HP.27.7.36. Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine. Wider Dashboard. We send herewith LeC.5211 (two sheets)… | ||
| scan0280 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. explaining a delay in response due to a staff member's absence. | ||
| View original record | +304 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.… | ||
| scan0281 | Modifications to the scuttle mounting for a Phantom III chassis with a Sedanca body. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/FD. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Ev. c. to Hn. 304 Hs/FD.18/MJ.7.8.36. RE. PHANTOM III CHASSIS WITH SEDANCA BODIES. With the Sedanca body mounted on rubber on 37-EX. to R.R.… | ||
| scan0282 | Body mounting modifications for the Phantom III chassis with Sedanca bodies to address movement and noise issues. | ||
| View original record | v304 To Sg. from E. c. Nor. O. HS. Dy. Adn. JLS. LA. EV. re Phantom III Chassis with Sedanca Bodies. The behaviour of the Sedanca body on 37-EX with standard rubber mounting makes an impossible… | ||
| scan0283 | Correspondence regarding car finishing specifications, timelines, and logistics with coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | Hn. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.11/MJ.12.8.36. I am returning to you herewith the sample leathers. We should like the car to be finished in exactly the same way as 33-EX, which was a Phantom lll body built by… | ||
| scan0284 | Addition of an article on Phantom III bodies with demountable tops to the 'Recommendations to Coachbuilders' book. | ||
| View original record | x304 To Hn. Copy to Ba. Hs/Rm. He/FD. LA. E/Ev.2/MN.15.8.36. Phantom III Bodies with Demountable Tops. We have been requested to add an article in our book of "Recommendations to Coachbuilders", on… | ||
| scan0285 | Page detailing the body construction and mounting for Sedanca, Cabriolet, and Drop-head Coupe models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Sedanca, Cabriolet and Drop-head Coupe. Body Construction and Mounting. The construction and mounting of the Closed Body has been dealt with earlier in this book. Bodies with a demountable top, in… | ||
| scan0286 | Methods for reinforcing the vehicle body structure and increasing rigidity. | ||
| View original record | -3- A further reinforcement of the body structure can be achieved if the front door is made to act as a tie between the scuttle and the main rearmost portion of the body. This calls for some form of… | ||
| scan0287 | Unique transverse stays for the Long Wheelbase Phantom III, chassis 38-Ex. | ||
| View original record | 30H To BY. Copy to Ea. Hs/Rm. RHO. Hs/FD. LES E/Ev.1/MN.17.9.36. Long Wheelbase Phantom III. 38-Ex. Transverse Stays to Body. We send herewith LeC.5273 showing the transverse stays from the second… | ||
| scan0288 | Blueprint detailing the construction and mounting for Sedanca, Cabriolet, and Drop-Head Coupé bodies. | ||
| View original record | SECTION "l" SECTION "m" SECTION "a" SEDANCA - CABRIOLET & DROP-HEAD COUPÉ CONSTRUCTION & MOUNTING. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 15 AUG 1936 SHEET 6. | ||
| scan0289 | Thank you letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a gift and discussing business. | ||
| View original record | X 304 Hs/Rm.8/KW. 17th August, 1936. C.W. Ward Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Many thanks for the golfing outfit. I feel that this in some… | ||
| scan0290 | Final draft instructions for coachbuilders on body construction and mounting for Phantom III models with demountable tops. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Ds. Hs/Rm. Hs/ED. Hn. LA. ROG E/EV.1/MN.24.8.36. Re Body Construction and Mounting. Sedanca, Cabriolet, Drop Head Coupé and Other Bodies with Demountable Tops. We have received the… | ||
| scan0291 | Body construction and mounting for models with demountable cantrails, such as the Sedanca, Cabriolet, and Drop Head Coupé. | ||
| View original record | Bodies with Demountable Cantrails. Sedanca, Cabriolet and Drop Head Coupé. Body Construction and Mounting. The construction and mounting of the Closed Body has been dealt with earlier in this book.… | ||
| scan0292 | Instructions for body structure reinforcement, scuttle attachment, and the mounting of different body types. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - A further reinforcement of the body structure can be achieved if the front door is made to act as a diagonal bracing between the scuttle at the screen pillar and the rearmost portion of the body… | ||
| scan0293 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd discussing issues with ventilators from outside suppliers. | ||
| View original record | X304 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS, W.M.PARK, C.W.WARD, W.C.THORNE, J.A.FALCONER, C.A., C.FALCONER, W.S.PAGE OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0294 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the body and chassis for a Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Ba. Hr. Hs/Rm. Hy/FD. x304 W/Ev.1/MN. 9th. October,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Phantom III Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine - 48EX.… | ||
| scan0295 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the fitting of a 'Berkshire' triple-blade wiper to a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Da. Hp Hs/Rm. 4304 E/Ev.l/MN. 13th. October, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 38-EX. Enclosed Limousine Phantom III. This is to… | ||
| scan0296 | Interior trimming and painting schedule for a 38-EX enclosed limousine. | ||
| View original record | To Ex. Copy to Mr. [redacted] Mr. [redacted] Hs/Rm. x304 E/Ev.5/MN.14.10.36. 38-EX, Enclosed Limousine. We thank you for your letter Cx.12/KW.12.10.36, and the attached letter from Messrs. Park Ward &… | ||
| scan0297 | Finishing instructions, specifically colour and upholstery choices, for a 38-Ex Enclosed Limousine Long Wheelbase Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Mm. Copy to Hs/Rm. X 304 E/Ev.1/MN.14.10.36. Re 38-Ex. Enclosed Limousine Long Wheelbase Phantom III. We are being asked by Messrs.Park Ward & Co. to tell them immediately our finishing… | ||
| scan0298 | Selection of leather upholstery for a Long Experimental Car, 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Rm' Ex A dark leather is best if the Car is to be used experimentally Rn Please return W HS/Rm. X304 Hn.10/MK.17.10.36. Stamped: RECEIVED 23 OCT 1936 Typed: Long Experimental Car, 38-EX.… | ||
| scan0299 | Concealed hinges being used by competitors like Jaguar and Sunbeam, questioning their absence on Rolls-Royce bonnets. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Sg. Copy to Hs.Gx. re Concealed Hinges. Sg8/E19.10.36 It has been pointed out to me that the cheap Jaguar 'SS' car has the concealed pattern hinge, that it is also fitted to the new Sunbeam… | ||
| scan0300 | Cover note for the second report concerning Phantom III Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | GRY 304 To Sg. and Hsw C. C. Rm. E.6/HP.23.10.36. re Phantom III Coachwork. I am attaching herewith the second report from LA. with respect to the above. ATT: E. | ||
| scan0301 | Weight of ironwork for strengthening Phantom III coachwork. | ||
| View original record | COPY. E. DA/EV. W/S.Hn. LA37/T.19.10.36. re. Phantom III Coachwork. I have now managed to get hold of the weight of all the ironwork as recommended by ourselves for the strengthening up of the above… | ||
| scan0302 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding sourcing and fitting alternative door dovetails. | ||
| View original record | 8304 Copy to Da. Har. Rm. Jde. Rey/PD. ------------------ E/Ev.5/MN. 26th. October,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Door Dovetails.… | ||
| scan0303 | Preference for Ferodo door stops over a rubber variety that previously caused squeaking issues. | ||
| View original record | -2- R/EV.5/MN. 26.10.36. We are very anxious to avoid using any more of the Ferodo door stops acting as dovetails, and are rather perturbed to learn that you have returned to the rubber variety which… | ||
| scan0304 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. proposing painting instructions for a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Dr. Rm. Pm/FD. Hm. X304 E/Ev.1/MN. 31st. October,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine Phantom III - 38-EX. In… | ||
| scan0305 | Weight of Phantom III coachwork and accessories. | ||
| View original record | F.DODD. 304 Sq. and Hs. c. Rm. E.7/HP.6.11.36. re Phantom III Coachwork. I am attaching herewith a copy of the third report from LA. in connection with the above. You will note that he has now… | ||
| scan0306 | Alterations to spring poundage to improve driver visibility on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | 504 Hs. from Rm/Les. c. to E. c. to By. Rm/Les2/R.6.11.36. Visibility from the Driver's Seat P.III. It has been suggested that the difficulty to see the road from the Driver's seat is due to the front… | ||
| scan0307 | Potential weight savings on the body for a Continental Touring Limousine 35-EX, with reference to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 304 Copy to E. Da. Re Continental Touring Saloon - Phantom III. Whilst at Messrs. Park Ward & Co's last week we took the opportunity of discussing with Mr. Ward, confidentially, how much weight… | ||
| scan0308 | The weight of the 35-EX car body and a guarantee for a new, lighter body. | ||
| View original record | -2- The body of 35-EX weighs 13¾ cwts. according to Rm/FD's computation, so this brings the body weight down to 11½ cwts. We think there is still a further 1 cwt. to be found, and have therefore said… | ||
| scan0309 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the progress of an enclosed limousine body for chassis 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Ev. Rm. Rm/PD. 304 E/Ev.5/MN. 9th. November, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine - 38-EX. We are a little perturbed… | ||
| scan0310 | The weight of accessories, coachwork, and petrol tank on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 304 S/W...E. c. to Sg, Hs. --> Rm. C10/012.11.36 Re Phantom III Coachwork. E.7/HPG.11.36 We have noted LA's third report upon this matter. With regard to your last paragraph, we rather think it is not… | ||
| scan0311 | Visibility issues from the Phantom III driver's seat and requesting buffer clearance measurements. | ||
| View original record | 8304 W/S. To JLE. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.32/AP.12.11.36. VISIBILITY FROM PHANTOM III. We are told that certain cars have bad visibility from the driver's seat owing to the front of the car being high… | ||
| scan0312 | Correcting a previous communication regarding Phantom III Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | 304 Rm S/W...E. Hs. -> Hm. C1/C13.11.36 Re Phantom III Coachwork I regret to note that in the penultimate paragraph of my C10/C12.11.36 the word "plus" has been left out. This line should, of course,… | ||
| scan0313 | Weight of accessories and efforts to reduce weight on the Phantom III coachwork. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To-G. from E. c. Sp-Ws. Rm. 304 E.8/HP.13.11.36. re Phantom III Coachwork. Referring to your memo C.10/C.12.11.36, my remarks concerning accessories were meant to imply that where there is a… | ||
| scan0314 | Out of true rear brake drums on three Phantom III cars requiring modification. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. RHC. c. By. c. Rm. 304 GWH2/R.18.11.36. PHANTOM III - BRAKE DRUMS. Cricklewood called my attention to three cars in for modification with regard to the rear brake drums running out of truth.… | ||
| scan0315 | Progress of bodywork on Phantom III, chassis 38EX, from coachbuilder Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | Ev. CG Hs 304 To: Rm. From: Rm/GWH. KINGSBURY. November 18th, 1936. PHANTOM III. 38EX. As requested, I have called in Park Wards with regard to when the above car will be ready. The body work is still… | ||
| scan0316 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the transfer of experimental chassis 37-EX with a Sedanca de Ville body. | ||
| View original record | 304 Experimental Department 18th November 1936. Rm/FD.30/AP. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, In reply to your letter of the… | ||
| scan0317 | Buffer clearances for three experimental Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | 304 To E. from Rm/FD, Rm/FD.2/AP.20.11.36. Here-with are the buffer clearances etc. of three Experimental Phantom III. cars as requested at the last coach-work conference. It will be noticed that we… | ||
| scan0318 | Specification chart detailing vehicle clearances and measurements under normal and loaded conditions. | ||
| View original record | Copy for File NORMAL ||Buffer Clearance|GROUND & CENTRE OF TOP REAR SHACKLE BOLT.|Front Pan to GROUND.| |---|FRONT|REAR||| ||TOP|BOTTOM|||| |32 EX|1.9|1.9|4.6|NS 15.125|9.75"| | |2.0|1.75|4.75|OS… | ||
| scan0319 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding modifications to the front apron for a Phantom III 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. Rm/FD. 304 E/Ev.3/MN. 24th. November,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473,High Road, Willesden, London,N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Long Wheelbase Phantom III - 38-EX.… | ||
| scan0320 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding body mounting issues on chassis 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Copy to E. Dr. Rm. Rm/RD. 304 E/Ev.6/MN. 27th. November,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re 38-EX Long Wheelbase Enclosed Limousine - Phantom III.… | ||
| scan0321 | Letter discussing the delivery date of a completed car and a delay caused by the late arrival of trimming material. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/EV.6/MN. 27th. November,1936. We note that you give December 14th. as a date for the delivery of the completed car. We hope that you will be able to keep this date or even improve upon it. We… | ||
| scan0322 | Instructing the stores to despatch a dashboard with Seapak covering to Messrs Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 304 To G/Mt. from Rm/FD. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.20/AP.8.12.36. We are sending into the Stores one dashboard Seapak covering. Will you please despatch this today certain to Messrs Park Ward, 473 High Road,… | ||
| scan0323 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. regarding the delivery of bonnet catches. | ||
| View original record | 304. Experimental Department Rm/FD.21/AP. 8th December 1936. Messrs Park Ward & Co., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Dangerfield. Dear Sirs, In reply to yours of the… | ||
| scan0324 | Urgent request to arrange the supply of head and side lamps for Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 304 W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.3/AP.16.12.36. 38-EX. Will you please arrange to supply Park Wards with Head and Side Lamps for the above. We understand these are now urgently required. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0325 | Letter to coachbuilder Messrs Barker Ltd. regarding the fitting of a car heater to an Experimental Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 304. Experimental Department 22nd. December 1936. Rm/Std.11/AP. Messrs Barker Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON W.11. Dear Sirs, We understand that our Mr.Dodd discussed with you the question of… | ||
| scan0326 | Special coachwork features and door lock issues on a Phantom III Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. Copy to Dr. Rm. Rm/PD. 30H E/Ev.2/MN.30.12.36. Enclosed Limousine Long Wheelbase Phantom III. We have asked Messrs.Park Ward & Co. to supply us with a list of special coachwork features both… | ||
| scan0327 | Request for observations on the testing of a Long Wheelbase Phantom fitted with Floatex bushes. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c. Sg. Hs. 304 E.6/HP.12.1.37. Long Wheelbase Phantom. In connection with the testing of the long wheelbase Phantom car on which the body is mounted with Floatex bushes, we should be glad to have… | ||
| scan0328 | Modifying the Phantom III body brackets based on feedback from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To HY. Copy to Dw. Rm. RHC. MR.B. Bm/DD. E.A. 304 Re Phantom III Body Brackets. L.A. writes to us as follows:- "We find that in every case Coachbuilders are finding it necessary to fill up the hole in… | ||
| scan0329 | Urgent telegram requesting a spare wheel well for a Phantom III to be sent to London. | ||
| View original record | 304. 30.1.37. WARD, WARENPAR, WILLROAD, LONDON. PLEASE SEND PHANTOM III. SPARE WHEEL WELL FOR FITTING TO EXISTING MUDGUARD. URGENT. DODD. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0330 | List of coachbuilders, body styles, and associated reference numbers with dimensional data. | ||
| View original record | 304 Barkers E. Limousine 3.AZ.124 14 2 14 53 1 3 Hoopers S. " 3.AZ.122 15 2 5 53 2 10 Park Ward Saloon 3.AZ.120 12 0 4 51 2 3 Thrupps E. Limousine 3.AZ.118 14 0 7 52 1 24 Barkers " " 3.AZ.116 15 3 7… | ||
| scan0331 | Experiment of producing an all-aluminium body for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | F.D. 304. BE. c. Hs. Rm. Ba. EV. 34EA & bus used GRY E/Lid.1/HP.7.4.37. re Phantom III All Aluminium Body. In connection with the experiment of producing an all aluminium body for Phantom III, it may… | ||
| scan0332 | Decision to proceed with an experimental all-aluminium body for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm 304 To E/Lid. from Sg. re P.III All Aluminium Body. Copy to Mr.Rm.Dr.Ev. Sg14/E8.4.37 Thanks for E/Lid.1/HP.7.4.37. On referring to Sg11/E2.7.36 it shows that we turned down the aluminium body… | ||
| scan0333 | Request to have a cheapened front wing stay fixing fitted to car 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | 304? HPS. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD1/R.24.4.37. Will you please have the cheapened front wing stay fixing fitted to 36-EX while the radiator is off. Parts are ready. Rm/WD. | ||
| scan0334 | Creaking issue with the Phantom III rear body bracket and its design constraints. | ||
| View original record | GRY 304 [Text struck through: Copy to Mr.] [Text struck through: Rm.] [Text struck through: Rm/WH] E/Ev.1/M.23.6.37. Re: PH.III. REAR BODY BRACKET. Many thanks for LE/2/C/16.6.37, concerning the… | ||
| scan0335 | Letter to Paddon Brothers offering to sell a black limousine body from the first experimental Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 304 December 14th.1937 Rm/Gry.2/AP. P.Paddon Esq., Messrs. Paddon Brothers, 60 Cheval Place, Brompton Road, LONDON S.W.7. Dear Mr.Paddon, We want to get rid of a black limousine body which was fitted… | ||
| scan0336 | Letter from Paddon Brothers Ltd discussing the market for car bodies and vehicle pricing. | ||
| View original record | PADDON BROTHERS LTD ESTABLISHED 1905. TELEPHONES: KENSINGTON 7205/6/7. CARS OFFERED SUBJECT UNSOLD. LATE OF I, ALBEMARLE ST., PICCADILLY, W.I. TELEGRAMS: PADSOR, SOUTHKENS, LONDON. ROLLS-ROYCE… | ||
| scan0337 | Letter to Paddon Brothers Ltd. concerning a Phantom III body made by Park, Ward. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.2/AP. 304 December 17th.1937. P.Paddon Esq., Messrs.Paddon Brothers Ltd., 60 Cheval Place, Brompton Road, LONDON S.W.7. Dear Mr.Paddon, Many thanks for your letter. I am sorry you do not want… | ||
| scan0338 | Body mounting issues on the Phantom III, proposing a 'Floatex Bush' as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To Rm./FD. from Ev. C.c. to HY., Rm, Ide [text crossed out] 304 Da/Ev.23/G.30.12.37. Re: Body Mounting. Phantom lll. As mentioned in the latter portion of your report Rm/FD.13/MH.24.11.37. we have… | ||
| scan0339 | Recommendation for improving the scuttle steadiness on bodies with demountable heads. | ||
| View original record | To Hm. from Ev. C. to Dr. Pl. Rm. F [REDACTED] 304 Da/Ev.24/G.30.12.37. Re P.111. BODIES WITH DEMOUNTABLE HEADS. For some while now we have recommended that bodies with demountable heads, such as the… | ||
| scan0340 | Improvement in scuttle rigidity for Phantom III bodies with demountable tops. | ||
| View original record | To Hn.. from Ev. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. c. to LA. c. to BY/HKB. 304 De/Ev.1/N.10.1.38. Re: P.III Bodies with Demountable Tops. -------------------- We suggest that you send to each… | ||
| scan0341 | Confirming the dispatch of an arm rest for the 33-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | 304. W/S. Rm/FD.16/JH.19.3.38. re 33-EX. We are despatching today under separate cover the arm rest ex 33-EX chassis. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0342 | Request to despatch a door arm rest to Mr. Honeyman at Conduit Street for car 33.EX. | ||
| View original record | 304. To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.7/JH.19.3.38. Will you please despatch one door arm rest to Mr. Honeyman at Conduit Street. This is for 33.EX and should be charged to O/N. 52439. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0343 | Drawing showing dimensions for the rear bodywork of a Phantom III Barker Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | [ "304.", "BY APPOINTMENT", "BARKER COACHWORK", "DIEU ET MON DROIT", "34" UNCOMPO.", "BACKLIGHT 34" x 8"", "12"", "16" OPENING", "X3 1/2"", "22 1/2"", "20" x 40 1/2"", "ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III",… | ||
| scan0344 | Issues with the Phantom III rear body bracket and proposing a solution using a Flortex Bush. | ||
| View original record | Rm from Ev. 304. 22/4/38. Re P.III. Rear Body Bracket. Ever since production started we have experienced trouble with the rear bracket of P.III. being on the slope. We cannot easily square it up… | ||
| scan0345 | Blueprint of a Park Ward Touring Limousine body for a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Park Ward Coachwork 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10 TOURING LIMOUSINE MOUNTED ON PHANTOM III ROLLS ROYCE CHASSIS 142" WHEELBASE - B COLUMN INSIDE HEADROOM: 49" INSIDE WIDTH AT REAR: 60"… | ||