Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding a broken spring, part number G.83271. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE: MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS: SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS - ROLLER BEARINGS - WEIGHING MACHINES - IRONMONGERY - SPRING BALANCES -… | ||
| scan0002 | Failures and improvements for the Phantom III front suspension levers. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c.Wor. By.Da.RHC. x346 E.2/HP.2.1.36. Phantom III Front Suspension Levers. Referring to your report Hs/LES.11/KW 31.12.35 on the failures experienced with Phantom III front suspension levers, this… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. inquiring about balances for weighing cars. | ||
| View original record | +346? Exptl. Dept. 3rd January, 1936 Hs/Les.2/KW. Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., West Bromwich, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We are wanting balances for weighing the load on all 4 wheels of a car at the… | ||
| scan0004 | Modification to the Phantom III front suspension shock damper piston. | ||
| View original record | R LES +346 BY: c.E. Hs. RHO. Rdy. Da.1/HF.4.1.36. Phantom III Front Suspension. Herewith is N.Sch.4796 which shows the thread in the shock damper piston for spring withdrawal purposes enlarged so as… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. analysing a broken spring and recommending a new design to prevent over-straining. | ||
| View original record | .X346 ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE : MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS : SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES • IRONMONGERY SPRING… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co., Ltd. to Rolls-Royce, Ltd. regarding future supplies. | ||
| View original record | GEO. SALTER & Co., LTD. SHEET No. 2. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 6th January, 1936. You have done this for future supplies. Assuring you of close personal attention always, we remain, Yours… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. enquiring about the materials used for manufacturing springs. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. HS/Les. 2/JH. 8th January. 1936. Messrs GEO. Salter & Co. Ltd., West Bromwich, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 6th instant, confirming that one of your springs is… | ||
| scan0008 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the material specifications for manufacturing springs. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE : MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS : SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES • IRONMONGERY SPRING BALANCES •… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. confirming instructions for making springs from Silico Manganese Steel. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER SPRINGS * ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES * IRONMONGERY SPRING BALANCES * GAUGES TESTING MACHINES * IRON CASTINGS AUTOMATIC MACHINES * TYPEWRITERS LONDON : 50 LIME STREET,… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the continued use of Silico Manganese steel for springs. | ||
| View original record | +346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.20/KW. 14th January, 1936. Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., West Bromwich, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, With regard to your letter of the 13th inst., we have no intention of changing… | ||
| scan0011 | Replacement of leather rear spring gaiters with metal ones, referencing Packard and Buick designs. | ||
| View original record | To E. C. to Du. X 346 Hs/Les.1/JH.15.1.36. Metal Spring Gaiters. From Continental conditions we always find that the leather rear spring gaiters become very badly torn by stones. Spectre III was a… | ||
| scan0012 | Ride quality and suspension of the Phantom III, comparing chassis 34-EX and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x346 Hs/Rm.18/KW.20.1.36. Phantom III Suspension. Replying to your note re Ph.III suspension, we hope to be able to give the soft front ride of 34-EX on all Ph.III's. We agree with you that… | ||
| scan0013 | Outlining the design and rationale for fitting rubber bushes and pads to the Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | X346 BY. c. H.Hs. Hdy. RHC. Phantom III Rear Springs. To reduce tyre noise we wish to fit rubber bushes to the rear springs on Phantom III, and also a rubber pad between the rear springs and the axle.… | ||
| scan0014 | Modifying the precedence of experiments for the Phantom III rear suspension. | ||
| View original record | Ram GRY BY. c.c. E.Hs. Hdy. RHo. EV. Da.1/HP.24.1.36. Phantom III - Rear Suspension. With reference to Da.1/HP.23.1.36. it is desired to modify the precedence of some of the experiments instructed… | ||
| scan0015 | Invoice from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for two Main Plates, requesting an order to cover payment. | ||
| View original record | GRY Hs. Copy to Roy. G/Cam/CA.8/JM.1.2.36. We have an invoice from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., dated 30th. ulto, on which we are charged £5/5/- each nett for 2 Main Plates to Drg. EX.18483, which… | ||
| scan0016 | Internal request to place an order with T. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for two Main Plates for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | x346 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Les.5/KW.4.2.36. G/Cam/CA.8/JM.1.2.36. Will you please pass an order to Messrs. T. Firth & John Brown Ltd., for 2 Main Plates for phantom III to Drg. EX.18483, at £5. 5.… | ||
| scan0017 | Table of measurements and hardness tests for Bottom Yoke Needle Bearings, Ph. III. | ||
| View original record | +346 Hs/Les.3/JH.4.2.36. Bottom Yoke Needle Bearings Ph.III. | | 31-EX. | | Bumper No.1 | |---|---|---|---|---| | | N.S. | O.S. | N.S. | O.S. | | Shaft. | 1.002. | 1.0015 | 1.0021 | 1.0015 | | Bore |… | ||
| scan0018 | Modifications to the Phantom III front roll rod. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. WHO. x346 E/Ev.5/MN.7.2.36. RHC. GRY LES Front Roll Rod - Phantom III. -------------------------------- We understand that the present plain lubricated bearing front roll rod of… | ||
| scan0019 | Fitting a rubber bearing roll rod to replace a lubricated one, and a shortened brake carrier lever to prevent fouling. | ||
| View original record | -2- under these conditions. It is suggested that this rubber bearing roll rod should be fitted up and tested as soon as possible so that if it is feasible it may replace the present lubricated roll… | ||
| scan0020 | Design change for the Phantom III rear roll rod, replacing a bearing with a silent block to reduce cost and simplify lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To BY. GRY LES x346 Copy to Hs/Rm. RRC. E/Ev.2/MN.10.2.36. Rear Roll Rod. Phantom III. We send you herewith LeC 4985 showing a silent block bearing to the rear roll rod of Phantom III. The bracket for… | ||
| scan0021 | On proposed modifications to the Wraith II front suspension to address tyre wear and steering joggle issues. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/Les. RHC. x346 E/Ev.1/MN.14.2.36. Wraith II Wheel Movement on Phantom III Front Suspension. The change of angularity of road wheels on bump and rebound of Phantom III is… | ||
| scan0022 | New rubber connecting link for the Phantom III front roll rod and a proposed experiment. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. Hs/Lce. +346 E/Ev.3/MN.14.2.36. GRY Phantom III Front Roll Rod. We send herewith N. Sch.4763 on which we show a rubber connecting link for the Phantom III front roll rod,… | ||
| scan0023 | Proposing modifications to the Wraith II front suspension based on learnings from the Phantom III to improve wheel movement and reduce tyre wear. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/Les. RHC [Handwritten]: x346 E/Ev.1/MN.14.2.36. [Signature] [Handwritten notes in left margin]: 10% reduction of stress in Spring & lever Wheel ø from 5° joggle T/2 [Typed… | ||
| scan0024 | Order for Phantom III front coil springs from the English Steel Corporation. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. c. to RHC. 8346 Hs/Les.7/KW.18.2.36. Ph.III Front Coil Springs. Will you please order from the English Steel Corporation :- 12. Springs G.83698 12. Springs G.83692 Order No. 54117. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0025 | Internal order request for 6 leather covers for a Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | X346 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.2/JH.21.2.36. Will you please order 6 leather covers for protecting Ph.III bottom yoke bearing on the front suspension. Order No. 54117. Hs/Les: | ||
| scan0026 | The 100-hour bumper test of Phantom III front suspension levers, recommending their use for production. | ||
| View original record | X 346 To E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Wor. Hs/Les.20/KW.24.2.36. Phantom III Front Suspension Levers N.Sch.4716. A pair of the above 2-key levers have now completed 100 hours on the bumper with 3"… | ||
| scan0027 | Modification to the key-way in the Phantom III front suspension main lever. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/Les. RHC. x346 E/Ev.4/MN.24.2.36. Multi key lever Phantom III Front Suspension Main Lever. We send herewith N.Sch.4774 showing a modification to the key-way in the main lever… | ||
| scan0028 | Change between two-key and multi-key levers for the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Wor.By. Da. EV. X346 E.1/HP.24.2.36. Memo not sent Phantom III Front Suspension. With reference to Hs/LES.11/JH.20.2.36, you will recollect that these two key levers to N.Sch.4716 were first… | ||
| scan0029 | Modifications to the key-way on the Phantom III front suspension main lever. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Rm x346 E/Ev.4/MN.24.2.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/Les. RHO. Phantom III Front Suspension Main Lever. We send herewith N.Sch.4774 showing a modification to the key-way in the main lever of the front… | ||
| scan0030 | Wear issues in Phantom III front suspension bearings, attributing the cause to dirt and specifying optimal clearances. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to EV. c. to By. c. to RHC. c. to Wor. x346 Ha/Les./KW.25.2.36. Ph.III Front Suspension Bearings. The bottom yoke bearings of 31-MX from France had worn badly, but those from the… | ||
| scan0031 | Photograph of two machined cylindrical metal parts, one with a smooth surface and the other with grooved patterns. | ||
| View original record | BUMPER. 32 EX. | ||
| scan0032 | The ordering of rubber parts for the Phantom III rear spring suspension. | ||
| View original record | X346 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.12/JH. 27.2.36. Phantom III Rear Spring Suspension. We have asked the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., to supply 12 of each rubbers F.88485/6. For these there will be a £7.5.0d… | ||
| scan0033 | Cover letter accompanying a description of the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | x 346 Mr. Maddocks, R.R. School of Instruction, Cricklewood, N.W.2. Hs/Les.18/KW.27.2.36. The attached is the description of the Ph.III front suspension, which I promised to send to you. Let me know… | ||
| scan0034 | Phantom III front suspension spring tests and supplier recommendation. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Hy. c. to SOR. 2346 Hs/Les.7/JH. 27.2.36. Phantom III Front Suspension Springs. We have been running bumper Tests using 3" cams on the drums to ascertain the… | ||
| scan0035 | Failure report comparing the lifespan of front suspension springs from different manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | Ph.III BUMPER FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE. No.1 Chassis unit construction damper C.63356. Piece No. | Maker of spring. | Life. C.63870/1 | Firth's ground wire | 22 hrs. 45 mins. - | Firth's rolled… | ||
| scan0036 | Photograph of a bumper lever and spring after endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | BUMPER No.2. SPRING (C.83698) 37 HOURS 25 MINS. LEVER (C.83836) 39 HOURS 45 MINS. | ||
| scan0037 | Photographic comparison of two identical bumper springs after different test durations. | ||
| View original record | Top spring: BUMPER No.2. SPRING C.83498. 14 HOURS 25 MINS. SALTFRE. 7.2.36. Bottom spring: BUMPER No.2. SPRING C.83498. 40 HOURS 50 MINS. SALTFRE. 6.6.36. | ||
| scan0038 | Test results for Phantom III front suspension springs and levers, comparing suppliers and deciding on production. | ||
| View original record | x346 Rm BY. c. WGR. Hs. Da. Hs/Les.P/EV. HL E.5/HP.28.2.36. Phantom III Front Suspension Springs. With reference to Hs/LES.7/JH.27.2.36, the results obtained with front suspension springs made by The… | ||
| scan0039 | Increased clearances and dirt protection for the Phantom III front suspension bearings. | ||
| View original record | Rm +346 Hs. c. Wor. By. RHC. Da. EV. Hs/Les. E.4/HP.28.2.36. Phantom III Front Suspension Bearings. With reference to Hs/LES.3/KW.25.2.36, I am in agreement that we should try the increased clearances… | ||
| scan0040 | Improvements to the Phantom III front suspension seals to prevent water ingress. | ||
| View original record | R LES. v 346 BY: c. Hs/Rm. RHO. Da.2/HP.28.2.36. Phantom III Front Suspension. As a result of the 10,000 miles test, it is considered that it is more desirable to prevent water getting in to the… | ||
| scan0041 | The sourcing and fitting of superior E.S.C. front suspension springs for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM 111. CHASSIS - FRONT SUSPENSION. In view of the fact that the results obtained with front suspension springs produced by the E.S.C. are considerably better than those supplied by either… | ||
| scan0042 | Sourcing and increased cost of Phantom III inner suspension springs from English Steel Corporation compared to Salter's. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from ROY. FOR. MS. x346 ROY3/MG13.3.36 P.III SUSPENSION SPRINGS BY17/J.12.3.36 - It is noted that the inner springs for the P.III should be drawn from E.S.C despite the fact that, under present… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. about manufacturing inaccuracies in coil springs. | ||
| View original record | x346 Exptl. Dept. HS/Les.11/JH. 6th March, 1936. The English Steel Corporation Ltd., Vickers Works, Sheffield. Dear Sirs, The writer would like to come over to your works to discuss certain… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from English Steel Corporation arranging a meeting to discuss coil springs, part numbers G.83692 and G.83698. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS:- STEELCORPO, SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE:- 41071. EXTENSION LONDON OFFICE:- VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD INCORPORATING THE… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. requesting details for an anti-roll rod assembly design. | ||
| View original record | X346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.10/KW. 16th March, 1936. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON, W.11. For the attention of Mr. Jelly. Dear Sirs, We are designing… | ||
| scan0046 | Design change for the Phantom III front suspension, specifically reversing oil seals in the yoke piece lower bearing. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Ca. Hs/Hm. RHC. Hs/Les. 1346 E/Ev./DB.1/MN.17.3.36. Phantom III. Reversed Oil Seals, Yoke Piece Lower Bearing, Front Suspension. We are sending herewith N.Sch.4779 showing the reversed… | ||
| scan0047 | Experiments with rubber spring shackles and their effects on noise and stability. | ||
| View original record | To R. c.c. to Sg. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to By. c.c. to Mx. X346 Hs/Rm.13/KW.19.3.36. Rubber Shackles. We have now concluded a series of experiments on rubber spring shackles. Our tests have of necessity… | ||
| scan0048 | Feasibility of altering car parts to incorporate rubber shackles. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm x346 To R. From Sg. Copy to Wor.HY.Ex. Hs/Rm. Rubber Shackles. Sg9/E20.3.36 Referring to Hs/Rm.13/KW.19.3.36 I should be glad to know what can be done about the suggestion contained in the… | ||
| scan0049 | Confirming instructions to order half a dozen top plates for the rear springs of the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Rm. x346 BY/3./G.20.3.36. PHANTOM 111 - REAR SPRINGS. I wish to confirm my verbal instructions that you are to order half a dozen top plates for the rear spring with the front end only made… | ||
| scan0050 | List of components for the Phantom III front suspension for which weights are required. | ||
| View original record | X 346 Hs/Les.7/KW.23.3.36. Ph.III Front Suspension - Weights Required. (1) Complete assembly including - hubs, brakes, springs, spring pots, front pan, distance pieces and flanges through frame, cross… | ||
| scan0051 | Instructions regarding a revised top plate for rubber-mounted rear springs on a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Signature] x346 BY/HEB20/M.23.3.36. c. Ha/Rm. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. REAR SPRINGS - SEC: 7030. REVISED TOP PLATE FOR RUBBER MOUNTED SPRINGS. Please receive herewith three Blue Prints of each of the… | ||
| scan0052 | Implementation and testing of anti-roll rods for the Phantom III and Wraith II models. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. 4346 Hs/Les.5/KW.24.3.36. Anti-Roll Rods for Ph.III & Wraith II. Although Ph.III is starting production with only a single anti-roll rod at the rear, provision is being made so that an… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter from Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co regarding rectified seals and future part number marking. | ||
| View original record | ON APPROVED LISTS OF WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND A.I.D X346. Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co (ENGLAND) Ltd Manufacturers of the "PERFECT" OIL SEAL H. E. CRESSMAN./U.S.A./MANAGING DIRECTOR: G. H. AYRES… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter from supplier Silentbloc Limited regarding modifications and part numbers for Silentbloc Bearings. | ||
| View original record | x346 DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON, W.11 TELEPHONE… | ||
| scan0055 | Instruction memo regarding fitting temporary solid bushes on the rear road springs for model 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | X 346 To RHC. Hs/Les.16/JH.1.4.36. 33-EX Rear Road Springs. Will you please fit the temporary solid bushes to replace the rubber bushes at the front end of the rear springs. The springs do not require… | ||
| scan0056 | Method for fitting reversed 'Perfect' oil seals to the lower yoke piece bearing on the Phantom III's independent suspension. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Da. (struck through) Hs/Rm. (struck through) RHO. (struck through) He/Les. (struck through) x+6 E/EV.1/MN.4.4.36. (Signature) Raan GRY. CS PHANTOM III. Independent Suspension - Lower… | ||
| scan0057 | Application of rubber bushes to the rear springs for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | BY. C.C. Er. Hs/Rm. RHC. HDY. EV. +346 Da.1/HP.4.4.36. Phantom III Rear Springs - Rubber Shackles. Herewith is LeC.5070 shewing the application of rubber bushes to the front end of the rear springs in… | ||
| scan0058 | Investigation of torsion bar suspension systems for potential use in Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 4346 -Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Hs.-Da.-W/BV. Rm n E.2/HP.7.4.36. re Torsion Bar Suspension. After the Easter holidays I think we ought to arrange to try one or two cars that are fitted with… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter to a supplier requesting pricing information for different types of road springs. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.26/KW. 8th April, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, We are anxious to obtain a decrease in the price we are paying for road… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding a drawing for an oiling scheme on a spring. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.25/KW. 8th April, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Further to our visit yesterday, we send… | ||
| scan0061 | Requesting a covering order for verbally ordered springs, noting that die alterations are required. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x 346 Hs/Gry.27/KW.8.4.36. We have ordered verbally from Firth's 6. Ph.III springs to our Piece No. F.88751. Will you please send them a covering order. Alterations to dies are required to… | ||
| scan0062 | Revision to the lubrication boss for the Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | EX c. E. Hs/Rm. EV. JNR. X346 Gry. Da.2/HP.8.4.36. Phantom III Rear Springs. We have shewn on LeC.5074 a revised boss for conveying the lubrication to the front (rubber bushed) end of the spring, a… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Road Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD Telephones: ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS… | ||
| scan0064 | Cost of leaf road springs and the reasons for their expense. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to By. Hs/Gry.8/KW.9.4.36. Cost of Leaf Road Springs. On Tuesday last the writer visited Firth's to urge the manufacture of a set of the new Ph.III rear springs F.88751… | ||
| scan0065 | Discussion and recommendation on the use of a rolled eye component for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.8/KW.9.4.36. We discussed with Firth's the use of a rolled eye rivetted to prevent unrolling. They said that although Humber's used with they did not approve of a hole in this position in… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. concerning a modified drawing for a new scheme for oiling spring leaves. | ||
| View original record | X346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 15th April, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We send you herewith a modified… | ||
| scan0067 | Fitting rubber shackles and removing the rubber plate between the axles and springs on car 36-MX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X346 Hs/Rm.22/KW.17.4.36. 36-MX. Fitting of Rubber Shackles. We forgot to mention that when the rubber shackles are fitted on this car we want the rubber plate which is fitted between the… | ||
| scan0068 | New cost-saving design for the Phantom III rear spring front anchorage, referencing a Cadillac design. | ||
| View original record | BY. GRYLLS. P [signature] X346 c. Hs/Rm. Hdy. EV. RMC. Da.1/HP.20.4.36. Phantom III Rear Spring Front Anchorage. Herewith is LeC.5081 showing a design of an offset rolled eye for rear springs,… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning part G.84361, questioning the need to alter parts and the quoted cost. | ||
| View original record | X346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.17/KW. 20th April, 1936. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Rd., Notting Hill Gate, LONDON. W.11. For the attention of Mr. Harris. Dear Sirs, We are rather… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding manufacturing difficulties with Silentbloc assemblies. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. SILENTBLOC LIMITED, Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Rd., Notting Hill Gate, LONDON, W.11. WLH/GO.8.4.36. ROY/MS10/P. 8th April, 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| scan0071 | Blueprint for a Silentbloc assembly rear support. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING OFFICE NO OPERATION MACHINE TOOL TOOL NO R.R. 774 (20H) (88673 - 27.8.35) N.&G. LTD CHAMFER .032+10 AT 45°±3° BOTH SIDES MILD STEEL BRASS 2.125 DIA +1 E6503/3 E6503/4 .875 -10 CHAMFER .015+10… | ||
| scan0072 | Obtaining production quotations for Phantom III road springs. | ||
| View original record | ROY/Ms. c. BY/HEB. c. Hs. c. Rm. x346 BY6/W.21.4.36. "Phantom III". Road Springs. I was instructed at the last Conference on chassis to obtain a reliable quotation for the production of the large eye… | ||
| scan0073 | Telex message enquiring about the delivery schedule for a pair of springs. | ||
| View original record | x346 H/GRT 22.4.36. PORTER, FIRTH, 41193 SHEFFIELD. HOW SOON CAN YOU DELIVER ONE PAIR SPRINGS F.88751 ? GRYLLS, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0074 | Designing alternative solid bronze bushes for the Phantom III rear spring front end. | ||
| View original record | Rm +346 BY. c.c. Hs/Fm. EV. JNA. RHC. Da.1/HP.23.4.36. Phantom III Rear Spring Front End Bushes. LeC's Herewith are Sch's 5084 and 5086, which show solid bronze bushes in respectively the solid eye… | ||
| scan0075 | Proposing a cost-saving alteration to the Needle Bearing Housings for the Phantom III chassis front suspension. | ||
| View original record | X346 E. Ra. WY. FOT. He. Sft/McK. Sft/WNU.1/DR.25.4.36. FRONT SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM (SEC.7042). PHANTOM III CHASSIS. We have on the above assembly a number of Needle Bearing Housings to which we… | ||
| scan0076 | Suggested alteration to the spring suspension housings for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM APR 27 1936 DERBY. WASHER PRESS FIT AS DRAWN G 83016 - 4 OFF SIMILAR HOUSINGS { G 83921 - 4 OFF G 93959 - 4 OFF SUGGESTION FOR ALTERATION TO HOUSINGS. SPRING SUSPENSION.… | ||
| scan0077 | Investigation and comparison of various independent suspension systems, including Citroen's torsion bar and American designs. | ||
| View original record | X346 To E. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to Da. NOT SENT OUT Hs/Rm.9/KW.27.4.36. Indpendent Suspension. Referring to E.2/HP.7.4.36, we agree that we ought to investigate torsion bar suspensions and Les. looked… | ||
| scan0078 | The Phantom III wishbone arm arrangement, comparing it to Cadillac and Packard suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Phantom III does largely follow the Cadillac wishbone arm arrangement, but departs from it in the location of the shock damper and coiled spring. In view of the fact that the Cadillac exposed… | ||
| scan0079 | Comparison of weights for various conventional and independent front suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | -3- Comparison of Independent Suspension Weights. Total Weight of Front Suspension. Phantom II Conventional 232 lbs. Phantom III Independent 280 lbs. Independent R.R. system 20% heavier than… | ||
| scan0080 | Follow-up letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding pricing for Bentley and Ph.III road springs. | ||
| View original record | x346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 6th May, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, We should be grateful if you could let us have a reply to our letter… | ||
| scan0081 | Quotation letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for the supply of rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | x.346 TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR,… | ||
| scan0082 | Investigation into the Phantom III front suspension's load deflection curves and a proposal for new springs to achieve constant periodicity. | ||
| View original record | To DY. Copy to Dr. Hs/Rm. Phantom III Front Suspension. For some while we have been making investigations into the load deflection curves for the Phantom III front wheel. Due to peculiarities of the… | ||
| scan0083 | Suspension spring characteristics for the Phantom III and testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.2/MN.7.5.36. In the case of the springs with 10" static deflection the frequency at static load is 59 which is higher than that obtained with the original 10" static deflection springs for… | ||
| scan0084 | Telex message chasing a reply about the price of springs. | ||
| View original record | X346 13.5.36. FIRTH, TELEX, SHEFFIELD. STILL AWAITING REPLY TO LETTER ABOUT SPRING PRICES. GRYLLS, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0085 | The testing of Citroen cars with torsion bar suspension and a recommendation for purchase. | ||
| View original record | FILES. X346 21.5.36. Citroen Torsion Bar Suspension. We have tested the latest 12 h.p. and also the 15 h.p. 7 seater saloon, both having the new hydraulic shock absorbers. These cars which sell at… | ||
| scan0086 | Attaching a letter concerning delays in the delivery of experimental road springs. | ||
| View original record | Rm Hs/Rm. +346 BY/EM.16/J.29.5.36. EXPERIMENTAL ROAD SPRINGS. --------------------------- We attach hereto a copy of a letter we have received from Mr.Wolstenholme, in regard to the delays which have… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from G.E. Wolstenholme regarding the status of several outstanding experimental spring orders and production difficulties. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS, SHEFFIELD, 1. 9, Ranmoor Crescent, Sheffield 10. [Handwritten top left]: Rolled eye for F88959 [Handwritten left margin]: OR Rule Phant F88959 F.88731 GRY'S 27th, May… | ||
| scan0088 | Instruction to raise the front of car 33-EX by fitting packing to the front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X346 Hs/Les.22/KW.4.6.36. 33-EX Front Suspension. In order to raise the front of the above car will you please fit a .200" packing between the springs and the spring housing on the offside and… | ||
| scan0089 | Buffer clearance variations and potential solutions for the Phantom III independent front suspension. | ||
| View original record | x 346 Rm Les You are going to follow this up with the spring manufacturer Rm BT. c. Hs. Sft. Wx. JLE. Da. -E/EV. Hs/Les. Phantom III - Independent Front Suspension. Variation of buffer clearance is… | ||
| scan0090 | Issue of knocking shock dampers, distinguishing between internal faults and insecure anchorage. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to N. c. to P. c. to By. c. to Sft/Mr.Brook. c. to K. X346 Hs/Les.3/KW.4.6.36. Shock Damper Knocks. The attached photograph shows the bolts returned to the works with a knocking shock… | ||
| scan0091 | Photograph showing two waisted bolts with nuts. | ||
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| scan0092 | Letter to The English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming a requirement for 6 pairs of coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.2/JH. 10th June, 1936. The English Steel Corporation Ltd., Vickers Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Gray. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that we require 6 pairs of… | ||
| scan0093 | Request for a drawing of the front anchorage of the rear road spring as fitted to 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Gry. x346 Hs/Rm.22/KW.10.6.36. Will you send By a drawing of the front anchorage of the rear road spring as fitted to 32-EX. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0094 | Request to issue a covering order for springs to the English Steel Corporation Ltd. | ||
| View original record | x 746 ? To Roy/MS. Hs/Les.1/JH.10.6.36. Will you please issue a covering order to the English Steel Corporation Ltd., for :- 6 springs G.83692. 6 springs G.83698. These are referred to in tour… | ||
| scan0095 | New rear suspension scheme for the Phantom III model, being tested in France. | ||
| View original record | +346 To E. c. to By/Cgh. Hs/Gry.14/KW.11.6.36. Phantom III Rear Suspension. The scheme at present running in France on 32-EX consists of the new front anchorage suitable for the rubber shackle with… | ||
| scan0096 | Cause of shock damper knocks on 20/25 HP and Bentley chassis and the solution applied. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Les. D E R B Y. Rm LES- Levallois Sr/VA6/ET.18.6.36 Re: SHOCK DAMPER KNOCKS. Many thanks for your memo Hs/Les3/KW.4.6.36 and photograph attached. From experience which we have now gained, there… | ||
| scan0097 | Shock damper knocks, concluding that worn suspension bolts are not the primary cause. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Hd. x 1245 ? Hs/Les.23/JH. 23.6.36. Shock Damper Knocks. The attached is a copy of a note received from Paris in reply to our memo. Hs/Les.3/KW. 4.6.36. with which we enclosed a… | ||
| scan0098 | Request to produce six more pistons for the Phantom III front suspension following successful road and rig testing. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x346. Hs/Les.29/JH. 26.6.36. Phantom III Front Suspensions. Will you please produce 6 more pistons to Rm.167. The 2 we have tested are a great improvement for noise on the rig and appear to be… | ||
| scan0099 | Comparison of front spring set up and lower buffer clearances on experimental Phantom III cars versus production models. | ||
| View original record | x 346 Hs/FD.1/JH. 2. 7. 36. To E. With reference to E.2/HP, 22. 6. 36. The front spring set up on 33-EX is comparable with the rest of our Exptl. Phantom III cars. We give below the height taken from… | ||
| scan0100 | Request to Silentbloc Ltd. for torque curve data on specific bushes and suggestions for more flexible replacements. | ||
| View original record | X346 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.11/KW. 6th July, 1936. Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON, W.11. For the attention of Mr. Jelly. Dear Sirs, Will you please… | ||
| scan0101 | Order for Silentbloc bushes from Silentbloc Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X346 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.6/KW.15.7.36. Will you please order from Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Rd., Notting Hill Gate, W.11 :- 6. Silentbloc Bushes E.2113. 6. Silentbloc Bushes E.2088.… | ||
| scan0102 | The front suspension damper valve settings on the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Mx. x346 Hs/Les.19/KW.17.7.36. Front Suspension - Phantom III. We are in full agreement with the fact that Ph.III chassis are leaving the Works with the front shock damper valves raised… | ||
| scan0103 | Specifications and location for 35-EX Rear Springs. | ||
| View original record | x 346 To RHC. Hs/Les.17/JH.4.8.36. 35-EX Rear Springs. These should be to F.88751 type 1300 lbs but with rolled eye top plates F.88836/7. The springs and top plates are in the garage stores. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0104 | Standardisation of the Phantom III rear spring anchorage bracket and rubbers. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to E c. to By. X 346 Hs/Les. 22/JH. 4. 8. 36. Phantom III Rear Spring Anchorage. We are issuing a standardisation sheet for the large front anchorage bracket Lec.5084 (suitable for… | ||
| scan0105 | Cost implications and testing of rubber shackles on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Skelton borrowed one copy of this. x346 To E. From Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to By. RUBBER SHACKLES ON THE PHANTOM lll. Leslie has given me the following cost figures in connection with the springs for… | ||
| scan0106 | Cost comparison for different types of Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III REAR SPRINGS. Standard - £ 7. 18. 3d. F.88751. Solid large eye. - £ 8. 16. 6d. F.88836 Rolled large eye - £ 7 15. 0d. Increase over standard for Solid large eye - 18. 3d. Reduction by… | ||
| scan0107 | Sending two Silentbloc bushes to Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X346 To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Les.24/JH.13.8.36. We are sending into the stores for despatch to :- Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, London, W.11. 2 Silentbloc bushes E.2171.… | ||
| scan0108 | Request to test rubber jointing connecting links for roll-rods and shock absorbers on Phantom III and Wraith II models. | ||
| View original record | X346 (handwritten) To Hs/Rm. Copy to Da. BY (Struck through) Hs/Les. LES - Please test Rm (handwritten) E/Ev.1/MN.13.8.36. Rubber Jointing Connecting Links for Roll-Rods and Shock Absorbers. We have… | ||
| scan0109 | Vehicle dynamics, specifically slip angle, understeering, and oversteering when cornering. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten text at top] TORSION BAR = ROLL ROD X346 PH III Front Rasmussen GRY/L.F.S. THE 20/25 DEMONSTRATES THE POINT WELL [Typed text] Regarding the location of the so-called torsion bar, the… | ||
| scan0110 | The influence of torsion rod location on vehicle turning characteristics like oversteer and understeer. | ||
| View original record | vertical load on the tire has a marked influence upon the slip angle. Location of the torsion rod in the rear causes the rear wheels to take most of the overturning couple and thus overloads the outer… | ||
| scan0111 | Instruction to fit a pair of 1300 lbs rear springs to a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 4346 Hs/Les.4/JH.20.8.36. Phantom III Rear Springs. Will you please fit a pair of rear springs F.88751 type 1300 lbs. having rolled eye top plates F.88836/7 together with the rubber pads… | ||
| scan0112 | Ordering and design of Phantom III rear springs and bushes. | ||
| View original record | Sg. and Wor. 4346 c. Hs. By.(struck through) Rm. Da. E.1/HP.20.8.36. Phantom III Rear Springs and Bushes. --------------------------------------- In connection with the ordering of rear springs for… | ||
| scan0113 | Decision to fit the Phantom III Series 'B' rear road springs with a bronze bush, with the option for a rubber bush later. | ||
| View original record | To. [redacted] C.C. [redacted] C.C. [redacted] c. Hs/Rm. x346 EY.4/G.20.8.36. [Signature] PHANTOM III. SERIES 'B' ROAD SPRINGS. ------------------------------------- Will you kindly note that it has… | ||
| scan0114 | Advising of a design modification for the Phantom III rear springs and bushes, superseding a previous reference. | ||
| View original record | Hs. C. DA. C. E. C. DY/HER X346. BY.6/G.25.8.36. PHANTOM 111 - REAR SPRINGS AND BUSHES. Referring to E.1/HP.20.8.36. will you please note that LeC:4939 quoted in the above memo is not the correct… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a new print with modified dimensions and special bolts for rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.21/KW. 31st August, 1936. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr. Bassett. Dear Sirs, Attached is a new print of F.89070 giving the modified… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a verbal quotation for a 1-cavity mould for part F.89070. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT.… | ||
| scan0117 | Requesting the issue of a covering order for 24 rubbers from the British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. X340 Hs/Les.7/KW.4.9.36. Will you please issue a covering order to the British Tyre and Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton, for 24 Rubbers F.89070. These have been ordered verbally and are expected to… | ||
| scan0118 | Modifications and testing of independent suspension dampers for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X346 To Rm. c. to Hs/Les. Hs/WB.8/KW.11.9.36. Independent Suspension Dampers. N.Sch.4603. The attached drawings Rm.208/9/10/11/12 show the modifications made to the damping units supplied originally… | ||
| scan0119 | Requesting to fit a new chassis with higher poundage front springs. | ||
| View original record | x 346 To RHC. Hs/Les.15/KW.17.9.36. 30-EX - Front Suspension. We should like the new chassis for the above car to be fitted with the higher poundage front springs G.84173/4 . These springs are in… | ||
| scan0120 | Specification for building an experimental Bentley car with Citroen torsion bar suspension. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x346 Hs/Gry.8/KW.18.9.36. Bentley Car with Experimental Citroen Torsion Bar Suspension. We should like to proceed right away with the building of a complete car for testing on the road. We do… | ||
| scan0121 | Standardisation of a large rear spring front anchorage bracket suitable for conversion to rubber shackles. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (5H) (57394, 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1. COMPLETED 2.10.36. 40/50 PH STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 23.9.36 5.10.36. X No. 346. Drawing No. LeC. 8084. Part List Description of Parts. LARGE REAR SPRING… | ||
| scan0122 | Cost comparison analysis between an old and new part showing a net cost decrease. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of PARTS Est. cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment £153 (Sft/WS.27.8.36.). Could be brought on to production at the first chassis in "B" series (Sft/CH.3.9.36.). Cost of old part… | ||
| scan0123 | Request for details regarding the proposal to standardise thick leaf rear road springs on the Bentley chassis for costing purposes. | ||
| View original record | x346 E. c. Hs/Rm. BY/Cgh.5/W.1.10.36. BENTLEY CHASSIS : REAR ROAD SPRINGS. We have received from the Experimental Department a standardisation sheet in connection with the proposal to standardise… | ||
| scan0124 | Standardisation report for a rubber part between the rear springs and rear axle, intended to reduce tyre noise. | ||
| View original record | RR 78B (BH) (B7354, 30-1-34) BM 3/767/1 Ph III 40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. COMPLETED 7.10.36. Date 5.9.36. No. 346 Drawing No. F. 88485/6. Part List Description of Parts. RUBBER BETWEEN REAR… | ||
| scan0125 | Cost estimate and comparison for old and new parts, including tooling and production details for a 'B' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Est. cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment £153 (Sft/WS.27.8.36.) Could be brought on to production at the first Chassis in "B" series.(Sft/GH.3.9.36.). Material Labour… | ||
| scan0126 | Invoice for Rear Spring Front Eye Bushes and a request to confirm their receipt. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Les. Copy to G/Mt. Copy to Roy/Ms. G/Cam/EM.20/DW.9.10.36. We have received an invoice from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., Burton-on-Trent, rendered in respect of:- 4. F.89070 Rear Spring… | ||
| scan0127 | Chasing a reply and a requested G/R Sheet. | ||
| View original record | Hs/LES. G/Cam/EM.22/WP.21.10.36. Further to our memo G/Cam/EM.20/DW.9.10.36 copy of which is attached hereto, kindly note, neither your reply thereto, nor the G/R Sheet requested therein have been… | ||
| scan0128 | Requesting to book 4 rubbers into the Works, referencing a previous supply of 24 rubbers. | ||
| View original record | 4346. To G/Mt. c. to G/Cam. c. to Roy/MS. Rm/Les.18/JH. 23.10.36. Re G/Cam/EM.22/WP.21.10.36. Will you please book into the Works the 4 rubbers referred to in the above memo. These were the initial… | ||
| scan0129 | List of required modifications for the 33-EX car suspension system. | ||
| View original record | RHC. 346 Rm/LES.19/JH. 28.10.36; 33-EX Suspension. The following work is required on the above car :- (1) A pair of 1350 lbs. production rear springs ("B" series) without rubber shackles. (2) Rubbers… | ||
| scan0130 | Querying potential adjustments to the Phantom III road springs due to a high front ride height affecting driver visibility. | ||
| View original record | Les. From Rm. J 3Gb Rm.4/MJ.30.10.36. PHANTOM 111 ROAD SPRINGS. We are being told that Phantom 111's habitually ride up at the front. We should like to know what limits they are working to on the… | ||
| scan0131 | Reconsidering Phantom III rear road springs due to experimental cars riding low, impacting visibility. | ||
| View original record | 346 PH. and ROY. from E. c. Rm. Da. Rm/Lee. EV. E.4/HP.13.11.36. Phantom III Rear Road Springs. I understand that we are just about to order some more Phantom III rear road springs, and in this case… | ||
| scan0132 | Front suspension tests indicating no advantage with special damper pistons and requesting vents be blocked. | ||
| View original record | 386 To HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.2/AP.18.11.36. 33-EX. FRONT SUSPENSION. Tests on the rig have shewn no advantage in fitting the special damper pistons Rm.167. So these pistons will not be required for… | ||
| scan0133 | Leslie's recommendations for the conversion to rubber between the axle and springs. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to Mx. 346 Rm11/R.24.11.36. CONVERSION TO RUBBER BETWEEN THE AXLE AND SPRINGS. Herewith Leslie's recommendations for this changeover. We shall be glad to know if you have any… | ||
| scan0134 | Methods to correct the rear height of an 'A' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm. RUBBER BETWEEN AXLE AND SPRINGS. Any 'A' Series chassis requires new axle brackets to be correct to design. The existing brackets lower the rear of the car .450 and also reduce the buffer… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter to Arens Controls Limited concerning excessive friction issues with a control on the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rev. Rm. 8342 E.5/HP. 23rd October 1936. Messrs. Arens Controls Limited., 2, South Wharf, Praed Street, LONDON.W.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 20th inst. and with further… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. discussing the development of an instrument for recording riding comfort. | ||
| View original record | 346 MARCONI-EKCO INSTRUMENTS LTD. DIRECTORS: RT. HON. LORD INVERFORTH, P.C. (CHAIRMAN) W. S. VERRELLS H. A. WHITE E. K. COLE E. WILSHAW, J.P., F.C.I.S. H. R. C. VAN DE VELDE ELECTRA HOUSE VICTORIA… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter from Arens Controls Ltd. confirming receipt of a lubricator adaptor drawing and sample. | ||
| View original record | 346 Les. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD ARENS CONTROLS LIMITED SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND VENDORS OF THE ARENS CONTROL UNIT PATENTED IN ALL COUNTRIES TELEPHONES ADDISCOMBE 3051/4.… | ||
| scan0138 | Report outlining the facts and recommendations regarding the fitting of chassis road springs. | ||
| View original record | γ 346 Hs. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry12/R.25.11.36. CHASSIS ROAD SPRINGS. The facts about fitting of springs are:- (1) Sales specify the weight of coachwork, giving this to 1 cwt, such as "10/11 cwt… | ||
| scan0139 | Alterations to Phantom III rear springs and the resulting impact on driver visibility. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) Altering the P.III rear springs 50 lbs would decrease the nearest view point of the driver about 6" and is, therefore, certainly not worth doing to improve driving visibility. (4) Any real… | ||
| scan0140 | Redesign for the Phantom III front shock damper dipstick cap. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Sn. Rm. SHG. HPS. 346 E/Ev.12/MN.27.11.36. LES Phantom III Front Shock Damper Dipstick Cap. We have been informed that the present aluminium cap for the dipstick is difficult to turn… | ||
| scan0141 | The revised rebound buffer on the front suspension for the Phantom III (NS.4957). | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. c. to De. c. to Ev. Rm/Les.1/JH.30.11.36. Revised Rebound Buffer on Front Suspension Phantom III (NS.4957). In view of the fact that the above scheme is required urgently for… | ||
| scan0142 | Revised rebound buffer design for the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Copy to E. De. (crossed out) BY. (crossed out) Rm/Les. (crossed out) 346 E/Ev.4/MN.30.11.36. Revised Rebound Buffer on Front Suspension Phantom III - N.Sch.4957. We were under the impression… | ||
| scan0143 | Conversion to rubber parts between the rear axle and springs for a Series A. Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | 346 To E. from Da. c. Hs. Mx. BY. Da.1/HP.1.12.36. Conversion to Rubber between Rear Axle and Springs - Series A. P.III. Referring to Rm.11/R24.11.36, if it is desired to fit these rubbers to a Series… | ||
| scan0144 | Proposal for modified front suspension rebound stops for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | 346 Les. What about it? Rm Rm. c. Sg. Hs. By. RHC Rm/Les. Da. LV. E.4/HP.2.12.36. Modified Front Suspension Rebound Stops. Phantom III . We are anxious to know as soon as possible if the rebound stops… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to Arens Controls Ltd. chasing the delivery of sample controls with lubricators. | ||
| View original record | 346 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Les.1/R. 5th December, 1936. Messrs. Arens Controls Ltd., Tunstall Road, EAST CROYDON. For the attention of Mr. P.E. Millbourn. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of the… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Marconi-Ekco Instruments requesting a device for measuring shock absorber load. | ||
| View original record | 346 Experimental Department Rm/Les.13/AP. 7th December 1936. Messrs Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment, LONDON W.C.2. For the attention of Mr.Perkins. Dear Sirs, Thank… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. inquiring about potential cost savings on Phantom leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | 346 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.12/JH. 9th December, 1936. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Norfolk Works, Sheffield. Dear Sirs, Referring to our leaf road springs we find that the Phantom… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter to a supplier requesting the urgent production of two pairs of Phantom III rear springs with different poundages. | ||
| View original record | 346 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.14/JH. 9th December, 1936. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Norfolk Works, Sheffield. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Referring to these 7 plates… | ||
| scan0149 | Covering order request for two pairs of Phantom III rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | 346 To Roy/MS. Rm/Les.13/JH.9.12.36. Will you please issue a covering order to Firthes for 2 pairs of 7 plates Phantom III rear road springs. 1 pair 1350 lbs. 1 pair 1550 lbs. Order No.54117. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0150 | Letter from a supplier regarding the production of experimental Plate Phantom III Rear Road Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO., LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter from a supplier regarding the production of two pairs of Phantom III Rear Springs with different poundages and material thickness. | ||
| View original record | 346 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD,… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to a supplier regarding a drawing for Phantom III rear springs, confirming a dimension and requesting a production timeline. | ||
| View original record | 346. Rm/Lesl/R. 17th December, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD. 1. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 11th… | ||
| scan0153 | Issues with rubber spring shackles on the Phantom III model, specifically regarding loss of control. | ||
| View original record | 346. By. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to RHC. Rm17/R.18.12.36. P.III ROAD SPRINGS. We agree that the outlook towards rubber spring shackles is now entirely different to what it was six months ago. The wave… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter from a supplier discussing a drawing correction, spring delivery delays, and modifications for spring clips and jacking pads. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0155 | Instructions that are now being issued to the Works. | ||
| View original record | 346. To Hs. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.13/AP.22.12.36. Re. Rm/Les.2/AP.18.12.36. This has not been done. By. is now issuing the necessary instructions to the Works. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0156 | Modification to the lubricating coil on the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 346 L.E.S. Please deal with this BY. c. Rm. HPS. RHO. EV. Da.1/HP.16.12.36 Phantom III Front Suspension. Lubricating Coil. Referring to the pipe coil inside the upper wishbone pivot on Phantom III, on… | ||
| scan0157 | Modified lubrication scheme for the Phantom III's Wraith II type wheel movement levers to prevent fouling. | ||
| View original record | To DY. 346 Copy to Da. Rm. RMC. HPS. E/Ev.1/MN.24.12.36. LES Re Wraith II Wheel Movements - Phantom.III. We send herewith N.Sch.4986 showing a modified scheme for the lubrication of the yoke piece of… | ||
| scan0158 | Requesting to scrap 69 obsolete Phantom II front springs to clear space in the stores. | ||
| View original record | 346. PHANTOM II - FRONT SPRINGS. There are 69 Phantom 11. front springs in the Stores which are obsolete, for which we have no outlet in the future. These springs will have to be scrapped. Will the… | ||
| scan0159 | Advising not to scrap the stock of Phantom II rear springs, as the design department is exploring their use on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 346 [REDACTED] BY.11/G.30.12.38. PHANTOM II - REAR SPRING SPRINGS. The stock of springs of the above type we hold should not be scrapped, as I understand the Design Department are looking into the… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to build and test new rebound buffers for the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 346 HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les4/R.31.12.36. ↓ P.III FRONT SUSPENSION. Will you please build up a pair of the new rebound buffers to N.Sch.4957 which we propose to test on a production chassis. We now… | ||
| scan0161 | Suggesting the removal of spring pads from chassis 39-EX to complete car 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | 346 HPS. from Rm/Les. 35-EX. Rm/Lesl/ RS.4.1.37. RUBBER CONNECTING ROD FOR REAR DAMPERS AND ROLL ROD. We understand that there are no bottom springs pads with suitable ball ends available for the… | ||
| scan0162 | Road springs, procedures, and a comparison with Ford specifications. | ||
| View original record | 346 By. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to RHC. Rm2/R.9.1.37. P.III ROAD SPRINGS. Our memo on road springs was inspired by:- (1) A request from production that we might be able to make recommendations that… | ||
| scan0163 | Table of comparative data on spring rates and buffer clearances for various vehicle models. | ||
| View original record | SPRING RATE BUFFER CLEARANCE. CHANGE IN BUFFER CLNC. DUE TO 50LBS REDUCTION IN BUFFER CLNC. FOR 50 LBS. POUNDAGE NECESSARY TO MAKE 7% CHANGE IN BUFFER CLNC. PH. III. REAR. 207 LBS/" 3.550" .242" 6.85… | ||
| scan0164 | Invoices from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for verbally ordered rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | 346 Rm/Les. G/Cam/CA.10/WP.13.1.37. We have received two invoices from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., dated 16th and 24th ulto., details of which are shown below. They say these Rubber Buffers… | ||
| scan0165 | The use of non-skid chains on the Phantom III Series 2. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from E. C. Hs. Rm. 346 re Phantom III Series 2. Replying to your memo Sg.12/E.6.1.37, it is unfortunate that all independent front wheel suspensions tend to make it difficult to use Parsons chains… | ||
| scan0166 | Requesting a covering order for items from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 346 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Les.23/AP.18.1.37. O/54317 Will you please issue a covering order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., for the items referred to in G/Cam/CA.10/WP.13.1.37.… | ||
| scan0167 | Reply about rubber joints with shock absorber links and the decision to proceed with endurance tests. | ||
| View original record | Rm. E. from HS. 346 Rm17/R.25.1.37. RUBBER JOINTS WITH SHOCK ABSORBER LINKS. Replying to E.1/HP.16.1.37., I took the matter up with Leslie, and attached is his reply. This appears to be another case… | ||
| scan0168 | The difficulty of removing a rubber connecting tube cap due to excessive rubber expansion. | ||
| View original record | 346 Rm. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les/R.25.1.37. Difficulty in removing rubber connecting Tube Cap. I was told that the design for the longer type tube needed alteration, when the smaller size of tube up to the… | ||
| scan0169 | Instruction to fit aluminium spring housings G.83606/7 to the existing Phantom III bumper chassis. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. ? 346 Rm/Les.13/AP.26.1.37. Ph.III. BUMPER CHASSIS. Rather than wait for the Continental Bumper Chassis in order to get a result of the aluminium spring housings G.83606/7, will you… | ||
| scan0170 | Requesting to fit rubber connecting links from a 38-EX chassis onto a Phantom III chassis for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 346 HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les2/R.28.1.37. RUBBER CONNECTING LINKS FOR DAMPERS, & ROLL RODS. In view of the fact that Wraith is relying on unlubricated links, it is necessary to get as much experience… | ||
| scan0171 | Listing required items for the 34 EX suspension system. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Les. 346 Rm/Les6/M.1.2.37. 34 EX SUSPENSION. ---------------- The following items are required:- (i) Special high poundage rear springs are being produced. No rubber is required… | ||
| scan0172 | Request to issue a covering order to Messrs Firths for fitting extra plates to a pair of Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | 366 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c, to G/JWH. Rm/Les.11/AP.5.2.37. Will you please issue a covering order to Messrs Firths for fitting extra plates to a pair of Phantom lll. rear springs. Rm/Les. O/52053. | ||
| scan0173 | Procedure for dismantling the Phantom III front spring suspension mechanism, with a warning about potential injury. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten text: Yes - Will you see Walker about something being included in the Instruction Book. Rm 346 Typed text: [REDACTED] from HRS. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] C. to Rm. PHANTOM III FRONT… | ||
| scan0174 | Short typed memo regarding responsibility for maintenance work. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HWS.1/VS.3.2.37. fact that any maintenance work in this connection is definitely a matter for the Works to handle. HPC. | ||
| scan0175 | Blueprint diagram illustrating the removal of PIII front suspension springs and a spring compressor tool. | ||
| View original record | REMOVAL OF PIII FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS SPRING COMPRESSOR F.5536 ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM. 2 FEB 1937 DERBY. A B C D E F G H | ||
| scan0176 | New scheme for the Phantom III independent front suspension rebound buffer. | ||
| View original record | 346 To RY. Copy to Mr. [REDACTED] Rml. CHG. Hives. E/Ev.2/MN.6.2.37. Standard Phantom III Independent Front Suspension Rebound Buffer. It has been almost completely established that no matter how… | ||
| scan0177 | Design change to standardise the Phantom III rear spring front eye bush. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top center]: 346 [Handwritten top right]: Les 15 thes OK CRY [Redacted Distribution List]: E. C. HS. C. RHC. C. Rm. C. M... O. Rep... O. Mr Gunn... BY/7/W.16.2.37. Phantom III - Rear… | ||
| scan0178 | Modifications to the Phantom III front suspension to accommodate Wraith II wheel movement. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To EY. Copy to De. Rm. RHC. HFS. RM/Lcs. E/Ev.2/MN.23.2.37. 346/ Phantom III Front Suspension with Wraith II Wheel Movement. We have already sent you the lightened upper triangle levers for… | ||
| scan0179 | Modification to the forging for the Phantom III rear road springs attachment to the axle. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Ser. Hm. H.H.C. Hps. Hmy/Les. 346. E/Ev.1/MN.25.2.37. Phantom III Rear Road Springs, Attachment to Axle. We send herewith LeC.5291 showing a modification to the forging on the underside… | ||
| scan0180 | Standardisation of the Phantom III front suspension, discussing issues with drawings and parts for the 'D' Series. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. Da. c. Hs. c. RHC. 346 BY/Cgh.1/W.12.3.37. Phantom III : Front Suspension. With reference to the recommendations that Wraith movement should be standardised on "D" Series in the event of… | ||
| scan0181 | Steering lock and wheel movement for the Phantom III and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | By/Cgh. from Rm/Les. c. Da. c. Hs. c. RHC. 346 Rm/Les9/R.15.3.37. WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENT FOR P.III. Re: By/Cgh.1/W.12.3.37. All parts fitted to 35-EX front suspension were made to drawings from the… | ||
| scan0182 | Movements in the front suspension for the Phantom III and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Yes 346 By/Cgh. c.c. Mr. Hives. WHS. Rm/Grv. La.1/HP.17.3.37. Phantom III - Wraith Movements in Front Suspension. Referring to By/Cgh.1/W.12.3.37, some time ago we issued full instructions for these… | ||
| scan0183 | List of new and old parts affected by the introduction of Wraith II wheel movements for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | X P3 Spring 346. To. BY/Cgh. BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. WRAITH II. WHEEL MOVEMENTS. FRONT AXLE. SECTION 7040. CROSS STEERING TUBE. SECTION 7041. SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM. FRONT WHEELS.… | ||
| scan0184 | Parts list from Section 7042, detailing part numbers, quantities, replacements, and additions. | ||
| View original record | (Cont'd). -2- BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37. Sec.7042. G.84591. Triangle Lever. Top. RH. Front. 1 off. replacing G.84928. G.84592. Ditto. LH. Front. 1 " " G.84929. G.84595. Triangle Lever. Bottom. RH. Front. 1 " "… | ||
| scan0185 | Parts list for section 7042, noting additional and not required items in a comparison of lists of parts. | ||
| View original record | (Cont'd). -3- BY/TWD2/E.5.4.37. Sec.7042. K.4407. P. Washer. Bottom Buffer Plate. 2 off. Additional. K.4407. P. Washer. 3 Way Connection. 2 " " " G.83638. Cover. Coiled Pipe. 2 " Not required.… | ||
| scan0186 | List of new, replaced, required, and obsolete parts for the Phantom III chassis steering and frame modifications. | ||
| View original record | DY/Cgh. BY/HEB16/M.5.4.37. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. FRAMES AND FITTINGS SEC:7000. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX SEC:7050. SIDE STEERING TUBE - SEC:7070. NEW AND REPLACED PARTS ENTAILED BY WRAITH II. WHEEL… | ||
| scan0187 | Suggestion to replace brazing with welding for the Phantom III front suspension lower triangle lever bearing housing to reduce distortion. | ||
| View original record | 346. To HPS. Copy to EY. Da. Rm. RHC. RHC/Mr.R.Clay. WAP/LCS. ------------------- Phantom III Front Suspension Lower Triangle Lever Bearing Housing in Pan. ------------------- The housing for the… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter confirming an order and providing a reduced price quote for rear springs for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, 1… | ||
| scan0189 | Riding controls for the Phantom III, specifically concerning which levers to use. | ||
| View original record | §46 DY. c. HPS. Rm/Gry. [Signature] Da.1/HP.12.4.37. Riding Controls - Phantom III. Referring to LeC.5498, on which was specified that existing levers should be used if possible, we understand this… | ||
| scan0190 | Investigation into producing Phantom III front suspension main lever housings in aluminium instead of mild steel. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Gry. from G/Rb. c.c. to RHC 346. G/Rb.5/K/72/W.17437. Phantom III - Main Lever Housings on Front Suspension - SEC.7042. ---------------- Regarding the suggestion of producing the above piece in… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the failure of a rubber buffer and the dispatch of a stronger replacement. | ||
| View original record | NEW TELEPHONE Nº 2274 CODES: A. B. C. 5TH ED. & TANNERS 346 MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO', MARKET HARBORO' The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY & NIGHT MILLS… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the enclosure of a pair of rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | NEW TELEPHONE Nº 2274 CODES: A. B. C. 5TH ED. & TANNERS MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO' MARKET HARBORO' 3A6 D The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY & NIGHT MILLS… | ||
| scan0193 | Query regarding an oil leak from the N.S. front suspension unit on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. To. Rm. 35-EX. PHANTOM III. N.S. Front Suspension Unit. You will note from the Daily Reports that we have experienced bad oil leaks out of the air vent on… | ||
| scan0194 | On the cost-benefit analysis of switching the Main Lever Housing from steel forging to aluminium die-casting. | ||
| View original record | 346 To Rm. From RHC. C. to Hs. RHC.2/MJ.29.4.37. Ph.lll MAIN LEVER HOUSING G.83606/7. It is understood that investigations have been carried out in the Expl. Dept. regarding the introduction of the… | ||
| scan0195 | Standardisation of aluminium front suspension pans for the PIII model, pending a 15,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | 348 RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. Rm/Gry2/R.30.4.37. ALUMINIUM FRONT SUSPENSION PANS- PIII. RHC.2/MJ.29.4.37. With regard to your memo saying that this will effect a Factory saving of £4 per chassis, it is… | ||
| scan0196 | Comparing factory cost savings for a Phantom III Main Lever Housing using different casting materials. | ||
| View original record | 3A/6 To Rm/Gry. from G/Rb. c.c. to RHC [crossed out] G/Rb.8/K/72/W.8537. Les Rm non Lanchester Phantom III - Main Lever Housing G83606 or 7. In connection with the suggestion to produce the above as a… | ||
| scan0197 | Design for a suggested 7-plate Phantom III rear road spring for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | SUGGESTED 7-PLATE PHANTOM III REAR ROAD SPRING FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES SCALE HALF FULL SIZE NOTE:- FOR OTHER DETAILS SEE DRAWING N. F89060 FRONT EYE REAR EYE 66" SPAN POSITION OF LUBRICATION FEED… | ||
| scan0198 | Experimental schemes for testing threaded spring eye bolts on the rear springs of the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To By. Copy to Dr. Rm. RHC. HPS. Rm/Les. 346 hwd to 326 E/Ev.1/M.13.5.37. THREADED SPRING EYE BOLTS - REAR SPRINGS. PH.III. At the request of the Experimental Department we have produced experimental… | ||
| scan0199 | Proposal to fit Wraith suspension onto the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROY. G. RHC. c. Rm. 346 HCS [Signature] BY/Cgh.1/W.15.5.37. Phantom III - Front Suspension. At the Conference on the 11th. instant, it was proposed that Wraith suspension as fitted on Trials Car No.… | ||
| scan0200 | Request to remove all end clearances in the anchorages of the rear springs and shackles for car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. 346 Rm/Les.12/AP.21.5.37 37-EX. Will you please take out all the end clearances in the anchorages of the rear springs and shackles. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0201 | Requesting the use of roll rod links to increase clearance between the rear damper links and the axle. | ||
| View original record | 346 To HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.6/AP.21.5.37 33.EX. In order to increase the clearance between the rear damper connecting links and the axle will you please use a pair of roll rod links to N.Sch.4875.… | ||
| scan0202 | Request for an improved design of the rebound buffer for the Phase III Wraith wheel movement. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm/Les. C. Da. C. E/Ev. C. By. 346 Rm/Les.14/AP.24.5.37 Ph.III. WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENT. The rebound buffers for the above will not support the spring load allowing the damper piston to make a… | ||
| scan0203 | Introduction of a job for the Phantom III front suspension on the 'D' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | GRY. Where has ss shell got to Rm BY/Cgh. Roy/Ms. Rm. 346 RHC/JMW.5/EMG.25.5.37. Phantom III - Front Suspension. With reference to memo' BY/Cgh.1/W.15.5.37 RHC. does not agree with the remarks in this… | ||
| scan0204 | Requesting to fit the latest production silent bloc bush rear roll-rod to car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.1/AP.25.5.37 Will you please fit to 37-EX. latest production silent bloc bush rear roll-rod while same is in the Shop. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0205 | Introduction of modified levers, known as 'Wraith movement', for the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. & Hs. From RHC. c. to E. c. to Rm. c. to By. 346 RHC.9/MJ.1.6.37. PHANTOM III FRONT SUSPENSION. WRAITH MOVEMENT INCORPORATING MODIFIED LEVERS. The above has been the subject of discussion at… | ||
| scan0206 | Three alternative solutions for the front suspension vent plug on the Phantom III and Wraith III models. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 346 or 646 M Dy. Copy to Rm. RHC. HBS. Bm/Svy. E/EV.7/M.1.6.37. VENT PLUG FRONT SUSPENSION - PH.III. AND WRAITH III. -------------------------- Under certain circumstances water and sand get… | ||
| scan0207 | Instructing the fitting of standard production rubber bushes to the rear roll rod of car 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 346? Rm/FD.9/JH.2.6.37. 36-EX. Will you please fit rubber bushes standard production, to the rear roll rod, on the above car. Rm/E.Dodd. | ||
| scan0208 | Requesting the approximate value of scrap for the Phantom III Front Suspension. | ||
| View original record | Rm 346 S/W To RHC. FROM Sg. Copy to HS.E. Rm.HY. P.III Front Suspension. Sg4/23.6.37 I am in receipt of RHC.9/MJ.1.6.37. Please ascertain and let me have for my visit next week information as to the… | ||
| scan0209 | The crack testing of Phantom III front suspension components after running on the Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS/RH. c. to HPS. c. to RM/LGS. 346 HPS/RH.1/CB.8.6.37. Ph. III Front Suspension on Bumper Chassis. Wraith Wheel Movement. Levers and Yokes were crack tested after 66 hours running on the… | ||
| scan0210 | Blueprint illustrating a crack in a Phantom III upper triangle lever. | ||
| View original record | P III BUMPER CHASSIS Ex I 176 UPPER TRIANGLE LEVER G 84991 S/NCR - FRONT NS. CRACKED AS SHOWN AFTER 66 HRS RUNNING ON BUMPER CHASSIS. WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENTS ROLLS ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM 8 JUN 1937 DERBY… | ||
| scan0211 | Forging cracks found on stampings and the circulation of a standardisation sheet for the Wraith Wheel Movement on the P.III. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. Sg. c. E. c. Ey. c. RHC. c. Da. 346 Rmll/R.9.6.37. We are circulating a standardisation sheet for the Wraith Wheel Movement on P.III. We had certain difficulties in getting sound… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd enclosing blueprints for Phantom III Rear Springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| scan0213 | Micro-examination report on cracked top triangle suspension levers from a Wraith II. | ||
| View original record | Rm noted by HS 346 Micro-Examination Report. M.1347. To HPS. from Hl/EJW. HL/EJW.1/AG.14.6.37. Laboratory. c.c. Rm. c.c. E. c.c. E/Da. c.c. BY. c.c. RHC. RECEIVED 16 JUN 1937 TOP TRIANGLE SUSPENSION… | ||
| scan0214 | Laboratory report with two photomicrographs showing material features at x60 magnification. | ||
| View original record | M1,347/1 x60 M1,347/2 x60 LABORATORY | ||
| scan0215 | The return of two rubber buffers for inspection to The Harboro Rubber Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 346 D/BP. from Rm/Les. c. G/Mt. Rm/Les5/R.21.6.37. to:- We are sending into the Stores for despatch The Harboro Rubber Co.,Ltd., Market Harborough, 2 rubber buffers G.64975/6 which are being returned… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to The Harboro Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the poor performance of supplied rubber buffers during endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | 346 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Les/R. The Harboro Rubber Co.,Ltd., MARKET HARBOROUGH. 21st June, 1937. Dear Sirs, On April 27th you supplied us with two buffers G.84975/6 to replace a buffer which had… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd discussing the test results of two rubber buffers, explaining a failure and proposing further collaboration. | ||
| View original record | 346 NEW TELEPHONE No 2274 CODES: A.B.C. 5TH ED. & TANNERS MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO' MARKET HARBORO' The Harboro Rubber Co Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY & NIGHT MILLS MARKET… | ||
| scan0218 | Broken bolts in the rear body bracket of a Phantom III experimental car (34-EX) during a trip to Nairobi. | ||
| View original record | To E/Ev. 346 Rm/FD.14/JH.1.7.37. re Phantom III Rear Body Bracket. We have never experienced any trouble with these brackets on our Exptl. cars at Derby, but on 34-EX both bolts were broken during the… | ||
| scan0219 | Production of Wraith type levers for the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | BT. LES 346, Da.6/HP.6.7.37 c. Rm. HPS. FHW/AFM. E/EV. Phantom III Front Suspension. Wraith Type Levers. The dies for the Wraith type levers which ran 10,000 miles were ordered under a… | ||
| scan0220 | Seized threaded shackle pin on a 32-EX Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/G/JAB.10.7.37. H3 346 To. Rm. [s]C. Rm/Test[/s] [s]C. Rm/GWN:[/s] 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Threaded Shackles. At the conclusion of yesterday's running, it was found that the shackle pin… | ||
| scan0221 | Seized threaded shackle on a Phantom III, preventing dismantling. | ||
| View original record | H.S. 2300 LES - See me Rm 346 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/6/JAB.10.7.37. To. Rm. c. Rm/Les. c. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Threaded Shackles. At the conclusion of yesterday's running, it was found that the… | ||
| scan0222 | Receipt of experimental spiral road springs and their loading test results. | ||
| View original record | 346 Rm. BY/Mtn11/N.29.7.37. Re: Experimental Spiral Road Springs. We attach hereto copy of letter received from Dr.Hatfield in regard to three further sets of experimental springs, that have been sent… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter from Atlas & Norfolk Works regarding the supply of experimental spiral road springs with varied tempering treatments. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM: ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS, SHEFFIELD. WHH/MN. 23rd.July 1937. R.W.Harvey-Bailey, Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr Bailey, Experimental Spiral Road Springs. Further to… | ||
| scan0224 | Test sheet for a spiral component detailing height and diameter measurements under various loads. | ||
| View original record | TEST SHEET. 488 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. Date 16.7.37 ORDER No. Rali 241 c/o /pc/1 N 1360 SPIRAL DEPT. For Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd Order Drawing G 87692 Height free 9.875" With load of 574 lbs.… | ||
| scan0225 | Test sheet from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd for the Spiral Department, recording spring measurements under various loads. | ||
| View original record | TEST SHEET. THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. 487 SPIRAL DEPT. N 1860 Date: 16-7-19 ORDER No.: For: Messrs Rolls-Royce Ld. Order: Rate 1368 lbs per 1" Drawing: G 83698 Height free: 8.675 With load of: 2798… | ||
| scan0226 | The front suspension and radiator stays of the 32-EX, Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. [Handwritten]: 34b also 30DA To. Rm. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. FRONT SUSPENSION. Having replaced the plain bearings at both ends of the top triangles by needle bearings, the front of the car… | ||
| scan0227 | Rear sideway shake and poor, heavy steering, comparing performance against competitors like Packard. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) Rm/Les.3/JAB.28.8.37. REAR SIDEWAY SHAKE. When riding in the back of the car over a rough road, there is a terrific noise from the body and rear of the chassis, caused from the sideway movement… | ||
| scan0228 | Clips for the jacking pipe line on the Phantom III rear road springs, opting to modify existing parts to save on tool costs. | ||
| View original record | Les Phan Phone up GRY 346 To B.Y. c. Rm. c. RHC. RHC/SB.1/LS.6.9.37. PHANTOM III. REAR ROAD SPRINGS F.89566/7. --------------------------------------- We note from Standardisation Sheet No. 346 that… | ||
| scan0229 | Concluding that new type clips are not necessary for attaching the jacking pipe to new rear springs after a 15,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 346 By. from Rm/Les. c. RHC. Rm/Les.2/AP.10.9.37 Ph.III. Rear Springs F.89566/7 Re RHC/SB.1/LS.6.9.37. We have examined the standard clips used on the 15,000 mile test for attaching the jacking pipe… | ||
| scan0230 | Request for a drawing of a small spring eye for a Phantom III rear spring with cost-reduction features. | ||
| View original record | By/NS. c. to By. -346. Rm/Les.9/AH.14.9.37. Will you please produce a very simple type of drawing showing how a small spring eye can be used for the front end of Phantom III rear spring with… | ||
| scan0231 | Dispatch of blueprints for the Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | Rm/LCS c. Rm. ------- 346 BY/NS.11/G.16.9.37. PHANTOM 111 - REAR SPRINGS. -------------------------- We send you herewith two blueprints of S.CD.82 showing the small eye at the front end and plate… | ||
| scan0232 | Cost comparison and production analysis for introducing Die Casting Aluminium Main Spring Housings on the Phantom III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From RHC/SB. c. to Rm. c. to Hs. DES 346 RHC/SB.1/MJ.21.9.37. PHANTOM III FRONT SUSPENSION. In reply to By.19/N.3.9.37, we have looked into the question of introducing the Die Casting Aluminium… | ||
| scan0233 | Recommending the use of aluminium die castings for the Phantom III front suspension's Main Spring Housing. | ||
| View original record | 346. Fm. BY.9/N.30.9.37. Re: Phantom III - Front Suspension. Referring to RHC/SB.1/MJ.21.9.37, giving the comparative costs of the Main Spring Housing as produced in mild steel forging, maleable… | ||
| scan0234 | Standardisation of Parts report for Phantom III rear road springs, noting weight and cost savings. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 346 COMPLETED 4.10.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 2.6.37. X No. 246. Drawing No. FIRTH 201. Part List Description of Parts: REAR ROAD SPRINGS.… | ||
| scan0235 | Estimated cost of new tools and the retention of specific clips following a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS Estimated Cost of New Tools. £12. 10. 0d. Could be brought on to production at the 51st. Chassis in 'D' Series (without Scrap). The Clips F.89582/3/4 differ only… | ||
| scan0236 | Instruction to fit a pair of special rear road springs to raise the rear of a car by 2 inches. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. 346 Rm/Les3/R.13.10.37. 36-EX. Will you please fit a pair of special rear road springs to the above car. The springs are in the Garage Stores, and will raise the rear of the car 2".… | ||
| scan0237 | Request to order two sets of springs for the Phantom III front suspension with specific static deflection and weight requirements. | ||
| View original record | G. Dept. H. Dept. I. Dept. L. Dept. c. Rm. c. RRG/GAR. 34C LES DA.12/G.27.10.37. PHANTOM 111 - FRONT SUSPENSION. Herewith are particulars of springs for Static Deflection of 10", 1200 lbs. weight at… | ||
| scan0238 | Specification sheet for springs with a 10-inch static deflection for the Phantom III with Wraith wheel movements. | ||
| View original record | 27.10.37. SPRINGS OF 10" STATIC DEFLECTION 1200 LBS. NORMAL LOAD, FOR PHANTOM III WITH WRAITH WHEEL MOVEMENTS. ROOM ALLOWED FOR PACKING. Requested by Rm/Les. Inner Spring. Outer Spring. Wire diameter… | ||
| scan0239 | Complaints regarding the Phantom III suspension and the introduction of a new damper. | ||
| View original record | 346 RHC. from Rm. Rm4/R.7.1.38. P.III SUSPENSION. Sales are complaining that the P.III suspension is inadequately damped. The present front shock absorbers cannot have their loads increased due to… | ||
| scan0240 | Potential use and applications of Simmonds Elastic Stop Nuts. | ||
| View original record | To By... from Da/DB. c. to De. c. to Rm. c. to Ev. [Handwritten in red] Les your opinion? Rm Da/DB.14/N.11.1.38. Simmonds Elastic Stop Nut. [Handwritten] 348 As a result of a talk to a representative… | ||
| scan0241 | Introducing modified dampers for the Phantom III suspension and the cost of scrapping material. | ||
| View original record | This information should be included in the Conference minutes. To Rm. From RHC. RHC.2/MJ.11.1.38. 34b. Phantom III Suspension. In reply to Rm.4/R.7.1.38 and the question of Standardisation Sheet P.8… | ||
| scan0242 | The lubrication of the front suspension mechanism for the Phantom III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. to RRC. c. to Hs. c. to Rm. Bmp 90 Nam 87° Rehu 78° Perfect O/L Book 10d G Aeo 2/3d 1/4d Hd/SB16/HR.11.1.38. See me Rm 346 re LUBRICATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION MECHANISM. Phantom III Chassis.… | ||
| scan0243 | Suggestion to improve oil supply to lower bearings and the yoke by providing a separate oil feed. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Hd/SB16/HR.11.1.38. Continued;- and the sleeve G.81590, thus effectively cutting off the oil supply to the lower bearings. Perhaps RHC. would look into this. We suggest that the evidence points… | ||
| scan0244 | Issue with dirt getting into front suspension lower yoke needle bearings and requesting a new seal design. | ||
| View original record | γ 346 To By/Ald. from Rm/Les. c. By. Rm/Les.6/MH.13.1.38. PH.III FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDLE BEARINGS. We are having trouble from dirt getting to our front suspension lower yoke needle bearings. Will you… | ||
| scan0245 | New blueprints for front suspension needle roller bearing components for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | EPS. [Crossed out] c. Rm. [Crossed out] C. Eng/Des. [Crossed out] 346 BY/Ald.7/G.14.1.38. PHANTOM 111. SECTION 7040. FRONT SUSPENSION - NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints… | ||
| scan0246 | Examination report on front suspension needle bearings, identifying insufficient weather protection as the cause of failures. | ||
| View original record | By: from Rm/Les. c. Hd. c. RNC. c. Hs. ------- 346 also 361 Rm/Les.2/AP.15.1.38 Ph.III. FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDLE BEARINGS. Re. Hd/SB.16/HR.11.1.38 LOWER YOKE BEARINGS. We have examined the needle… | ||
| scan0247 | Replacement of 'Perfect Oil Seals' with Duprene glands on front suspension needle bearings due to customer complaints. | ||
| View original record | 346 HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.3/AP.17.1.38 PH.III. FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDLE BEARINGS. By/Ald. has sent you SCD.318 shewing a Duprene gland to replace the present 'Perfect Oil Seals' for the lower yoke… | ||
| scan0248 | The lubrication of the Phantom III front suspension mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 346 To. Bye & Rm, From RHC/Cy. C.c. to Hs. C.c. to Hd. C.c. to RHC. RHC/Cy.1/MC.20.1.38. RE Hd/SB.16/HR.11.1.38. LUBRICATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION MECHANISM PHANTOM III CHASSIS. We understand that By… | ||
| scan0249 | Page two of a report detailing oil pressure tests on suspension bearings and a yoke. | ||
| View original record | -2- In this test, pressure is applied until the oil passes through the system and comes out through the bearings. On suspensions recently tested there is not the slightest delay in oil reaching the… | ||
| scan0250 | Enquiry into Phantom III front suspension lubrication issues in Paris and Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | LES 346 To Hs... from Rm/GWH. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Hd/SB. Rm/GWH.6/N.24.1.38. Phantom III - Re: Lubrication of front suspension mechanism. I received your copy of the memo Hd/SB.16/HR. 11.1.38,… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a mould for producing a duprene rubber part. | ||
| View original record | 346 Rm/Les.15/JH. 26th January, 1938. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Derby Road, Burton. For the attention of Mr. Birkbeck. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a mould by road for producing a duprene… | ||
| scan0252 | Letter confirming receipt of a mould for producing rubber washers EXS.365 and advising on sample despatch. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E.,… | ||
| scan0253 | Blueprints for an Ex.S.457 Plug for Gland Assembly for the Phantom III float suspension. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 346 BY/Ald.7/G.28.1.38. PHANTOM 111. SECTION 7040. FLOAT SUSPENSION - NEEDLE/ROLLER BEARINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- Ex.S.457 Plug for Gland Assembly. This… | ||
| scan0254 | Phantom III, Section 7042, Lubrication and protection of lower yoke piece bearing. | ||
| View original record | G. Dept. ROY/Mo. c. RHC/TVT. c. Hd. c. Rm/MS. Les BY/NS.2/G.14.2.38. 346 PHANTOM III. SECTION 7042. LUBRICATION AND PROTECTION OF LOWER YOKE PIECE BEARING. Kindly note arrangements have been made to… | ||
| scan0255 | Standardisation of Wraith type front suspension levers for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 1.3.38. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 13.9.37. X No. 346. Drawing N.Sch. No. 4756/7/8. Part List Description of Parts: WRAITH TYPE FRONT… | ||
| scan0256 | Cost estimation and production plan for the Warwith front suspension parts on the Phantom III 'E' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED J. 3. 88. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts: WARWITH FRONT SUSPENSION. Origin Report of progress. Complete and develop. Reduce Date 13.9.38. X No. 240. Drawing No.… | ||
| scan0257 | Design schemes for the Phantom III rear springs, including new shackles, anchorages, and springs. | ||
| View original record | BI/NS. c. Rm. ------ 346. DA.6/G.2.4.38. LES PHANTOM III. REAR SPRINGS. Please receive herewith the following schemes :- F.CD.546 Rear Spring Aft Shackle. (Threaded Pins). F.CD.560 Front Anchorage… | ||
| scan0258 | Request to examine sample nickel steel studs for acid damage after one broke. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible crossed out text] c. Rm/Les. BY/NS.2/G.28.4.38. PIII Front Suspension 346- NICKEL STEEL STUDS. We send you herewith three sample studs, piece No. G.73535, material SN.2063. These studs have… | ||
| scan0259 | Laboratory report on the cause of breakage in Nickel Steel Studs due to excessive hardness from overheating during descaling. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from H1/EJW. c. RHC/EG. C. Rm/Les. c. BY/NS. c. RHC/Mr. W. Smith (Radiator Shop). ------------------------- H1/EJW.S/GS.9.5.38. M.1.595. LABORATORY. NICKEL STEEL STUDS G.73535. The hardness of… | ||
| scan0260 | The examination of a Phantom III front suspension coil spring after a 100-hour test. | ||
| View original record | MARTINDALE Rm. ✓ H1/EJW.1/SK.8.6.38. M.1617 Laboratory. Phantom III Front Suspension Coil Spring, C.84612, run satisfactorily for 100 hours. Further to Report M.1581- H1/EJW.2/GS.9.5.38. Examination… | ||
| scan0261 | Laboratory report on the decarburised surface of a Phantom III front suspension coil spring. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: HL/LJW.1/SK.2.6.38. M.1817/1 x 250 Decarburised Surface of Phantom III Front Suspension Coil Spring, G.24612, run satisfactorily for 100 hours. | ||
| scan0262 | Inclusion of threaded shackles for rear springs on the Phantom III 'E' Series. | ||
| View original record | 346? Rm. Da. BY.15/N.6.10.38. Phan.III. 'E' Series. In addition to the parts referred to in BY.3/G.5.10.38, I consider we should also include Threaded Shackles for Rear Springs. We received a scheme… | ||
| scan0263 | Scheme for modifying the shackle pin for the Phantom III rear springs. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. 364 DA.10/G.28.10.38. AJM PHANTOM 111. REAR SPRINGS. scheme :- Please receive herewith the following F.CD.984 Mod. to Shackle Pin - Front Anchorage Rear Spring. The above… | ||