Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Test report on car 33-MX after modifications, detailing issues with over-oiling and carburettor flooding. | ||
| View original record | from Mx. lxd1/T9.9.35. PARIS TRIALS CAR 33-MX. We have run this car 100 miles after modification as outlined in lxd12/T26.8.35. The fully split pistons have overcome the piston knocks. Although… | ||
| scan0002 | Issues with gearbox performance, clutch modifications, and steering component fouling. | ||
| View original record | -2- Gear Box. This unit is very disappointing. "Chunking" in drive on indirect gears was very marked. Before attention to noisy side shaft this feature was just passable. It is now quite out of the… | ||
| scan0003 | The unsafe condition of car 34-HX after a test run, noting faulty suspension, brakes, and second-hand parts. | ||
| View original record | 4360 [Strikethrough text] from Mx. Hx9/T9.9.35. 34-HX We have had a run on this which is the second car. It requires attention to all the points as per 33-EX. We were not able to do much running as… | ||
| scan0004 | Criticisms of car P.III; 33-EX after it was shown in Paris. | ||
| View original record | Hs Rm X 360 To Wer. from Sg. Copy to E.Hs.Mx. re P.III; 33-EX. Sg9/E22.10.35 Referring to the above car which went to Paris for the Show, when I was over there Sr. had a good many criticisms and I… | ||
| scan0005 | The Phantom III Demonstrator (No. 33-EX), detailing issues with tyre noise, steering, transmission, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Sg. (Rolls-Royce Ltd.) London. PARIS Sr24/Dm16.10.35. re 33-EX. As requested by you during your visit to Paris, I am giving you hereunder a report on the Phantom III Demonstrator No. 33-EX.… | ||
| scan0006 | Various vehicle performance issues and observations. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3rd to 4th unless "played for", likewise produced a crash. CLUTCH. The clutch was also poor as regards getting into second or first gear when starting off, and the result was that one invariably… | ||
| scan0007 | Trial run findings, including petrol consumption, rear axle issues, ride quality and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | -3- PETROL CONSUMPTION. On our trial runs which were mainly in and around Paris, the petrol consumption was about 7 miles per gallon. It is hoped that this will be improved on. Rear AXLE Another… | ||
| scan0008 | Concluding remarks on the road holding, directional stability, and smooth riding of the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | -4- Sr84/Dn.16.10.35. I have therefore limited my remarks to the items of interest concerning the chassis. To sum up, I am of the opinion that there is no car of the larger type on the road such as… | ||
| scan0009 | Cover note for a service report on the Phantom III 33-EX demonstration car from the Paris Show. | ||
| View original record | Hs. E. [Struck through] Wor. [Struck through] from Mx. [Handwritten]: x369 [Handwritten]: Rm Circulate to [Handwritten]: Les, F. Dodd [Struck through], WST [Struck through], WHAN [Struck through]… | ||
| scan0010 | Various mechanical issues encountered during demonstration runs of a Phantom III vehicle from the Paris Show. | ||
| View original record | Hs Wor. from Mx. Mx10/T25.10.35. PHANTOM III - No. 33-EX. - PARIS SHOW. During the Demonstration runs the car gave little trouble. Brakes. I had to re-set the brakes on three occasions as they… | ||
| scan0011 | Faults found in a vehicle's clutch, ignition, springing, starting, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mx10/T25.10.35. Clutch. There was considerable clatter from the transmission when the clutch was engaged. It did not stop properly and during the return run from Paris to Derby it squeaked… | ||
| scan0012 | The arrangement and use of Phantom III trial cars 33-EX, 34-EX, and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | x360 S/W. Hs/Rm. re- Phantom III Trials Cars. I am arranging by the end of this week to get all the information I can and impressions about the tyres on these cars, hoping by that time to have been… | ||
| scan0013 | Investigation into a noise complaint on car 35-EX, identifying the cause as tyre groan and comparing Goodrich, Dunlop and Avon tyres. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm C-Wor. C-L. Wyman x360 LA4/T1.11.35. re. 35-EX. Whilst in London yesterday a complaint was made by one of the Salesmen at Conduit Street who had been out in the above car, that the axle was very… | ||
| scan0014 | Tyre noise, engine decarbonisation for car 34-EX, and workshop logistics. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 34-EX. CxIO/KW4.11.35. We have now put on to this car the tyres which were fitted to 35-EX at the end of last week. After trying them in and around London I think we can safely say… | ||
| scan0015 | Tyre performance on car 34-EX, detonation issues, and plans to update and exchange car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X360 Hs/Rm.17/KW.6.11.35. 34-EX. Cx.10/KW.4.11.35. 34-EX. We note what you say about the tyres on On our tests round here they are definitely a big improvement over anything we have… | ||
| scan0016 | Logistics for car 34-EX at the Scottish Show, a potential car swap, and testing Ethyl fuel. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. X360 re- 34-EX. Hs/RM.17/KW6.11.35. Cx2/KW7.11.35. As this car goes to Scotland next week for the Scottish Show and will not be returning from Scotland until about the 26th or 27th November,… | ||
| scan0017 | Brief typed memo acknowledging a communication regarding Phantom III cars 36-EX and 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | Ev. sc W. Copy to Rm. Rm x 360 Hn.13/MK. 18.11.35. P.III Cars, 36-EX and 37-EX. Your Ref: E/Ev.1/MN.16.11.35. I note all you write and will arrange accordingly. Hn. | ||
| scan0018 | Road test report on car 34-EX, detailing issues with tyre noise, engine noise, and a bonnet malfunction at high speed. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. [Struck through text] re- 34-EX. With reference to my conversation with you on the telephone from Glasgow, I should be interested to hear when you are able to let us have one of the other two… | ||
| scan0019 | The effects of wind on an unfastened bonnet at speed. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx3/KW19.11.35. if the bonnet had been unfastened by anybody we should have heard it chattering and the sides would have bulged with the wind long before attaining the speed we did. Cx. LWB | ||
| scan0020 | Update on the progress and issues with experimental cars 33-EX, 34-EX, and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | X360 W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. Hs/Rm.4/KW.25.11.35. 34-EX. Replying to Cx.3/KW.19.11.35. We have brought 33-EX car up to the standard of the one running in France, but so far are disappointed with the… | ||
| scan0021 | Part removed from self-adjusting tappets during the 34 EX Phantom III trials. | ||
| View original record | X 360 H. to W. Experimental Dept. RM. RC2/L/2.12.35. Re: 34 EX Phantom lll Trials. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Herewith please find part removed from self-adjusting tappets. We found a spare which had… | ||
| scan0022 | Request regarding the replacement of experimental model 34-EX with a standard Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 34-EX. Cx7/KW2.12.35. Reference Hs/Rm.4/KW25.11.35, can you yet please say when you will be in a position to give us another P.III in place of 34-EX, which will be more in accordance… | ||
| scan0023 | Brief typed memo regarding the availability of a trials car for testing. | ||
| View original record | X360 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.15/KW.6.12.35. Replying to Cx.7/KW.2.12.35. We hope to be able to let you have a Trials car some time next week. We will let you know something further when the car approaches the… | ||
| scan0024 | Oil consumption figures for the 34-EX car. | ||
| View original record | [Signature] 18/12/35 +360 Mx PLEASE NOTE S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 34-EX. Cx14/KW16.12.35. You asked me to let you know what sort of oil consumption this car was showing, and I am informed that it is doing… | ||
| scan0025 | Delayed car return from London due to fearful road conditions and the future availability of a green car. | ||
| View original record | x360 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.1/KW.19.12.35. The roads were in such a fearful condition yesterday that we dared not risk driving the cars back from London in the dark and so did not proceed. We still hope that… | ||
| scan0026 | Test findings for experimental cars 34-EX and 35-EX, noting performance issues and improvements. | ||
| View original record | X 360 [Handwritten] Mr. Please note + return [Handwritten] Rm [Handwritten Signature] [Handwritten] Cx2/KW30.12.35. S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. " Cs. re 35-EX. [Handwritten] Wyman What have we in view?… | ||
| scan0027 | Car's performance regarding its clutch, steering, gearing, and engine pinking. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - We found a definite improvement in the clutch, which functioned perfectly the whole time I was driving the car; the steering which is free from joggle and very delightful to handle now; the… | ||
| scan0028 | Car starting issues, body insulation, and preparation for a tyre noise demonstration. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. a. to Sg. c. to C. c. to Mx. X360 Hs/Rm.15/KW.31.12.35. 35-EX. We are in receipt of Cx.2/KW 30.12.35. If the car is as difficult to start as you say, it ought to be examined and Mx. has… | ||
| scan0029 | Issues and planned work on cars 36-EX and 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. J. to Sg. E. to C. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.15/KW.31.12.35. 36-EX. We are in receipt of Cx.2/KW 30.12.35. If the car is as difficult to start as you say, it ought to be examined and Mr. has arranged… | ||
| scan0030 | Ruling on the necessity of fitting a louvred bonnet to a Continental Trials Car, chassis number 3-AZ-20. | ||
| View original record | Tr. from E. c. Hs. Dy. EV. Rem x360 E.4/HP.1.1.36. re Chassis No.3-AZ-20. Trials Car for the Continent. Replying to your memo Tr.3/SB.30.12.35, it is just as necessary to fit a louvred bonnet to a… | ||
| scan0031 | Scheduling and logistics for experimental cars 33-EX, 34-EX, and 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | Rm x360 S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. " C. c. " Mx. Cx1/KW1.1.36. re- 34-EX. Hs/Rm.15/KW31.12.35 This car has already gone to Park Ward and they realise the urgency of the work they are asked to do to it.… | ||
| scan0032 | The use and availability of specific test cars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx1/KWl.1.36. a few minutes' run on parts of the Great North Road. Sg. is anxious to give the car a long run himself, and I am also anxious to take it over a road I know very well and over which… | ||
| scan0033 | The soft springing of demonstration car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 34-EX. Cx4/KW2.1.36. We have been very much complimented on the springing of this car, and it has helped us to convince a lot of people that we have very considerably improved the… | ||
| scan0034 | Confirming the arrangement to fit a louvred bonnet to a Phantom III trials car for Continental conditions. | ||
| View original record | S/W.......H. [H is struck through] copy to Hs.✓ copy to RV. [struck through] copy to Ev. [struck through] x360 Rm Tr19/D2.1.36. Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-20. Trials Car for the Continent. We thank you for… | ||
| scan0035 | Instructions for modifications and inspections on car 30-EX, including fitting bushes, checking clutch slack and pinion taper. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Y360 Hs/Rm.9/KW.4.1.36. 30-EX. Confirming our conversation with you, will you please fit the oilite bushes to Ex.20760 to this car. When the rear springs are being removed for the inspection… | ||
| scan0036 | Confirming arrangements for testing the Phantom III Trials Car 35-EX at the De Havilland Aeroplane Club. | ||
| View original record | Wyman +360 Proposed Programme for Reel Car I'm S/W. Hs/Rm Cx9/KWI0.1.36. This is just to confirm that we are keeping our P.III Trials Car 35-EX free from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday next, so that it… | ||
| scan0037 | Road test report on car 34-EX evaluating noise levels after modifications, particularly tyre, exhaust, and transmission noise. | ||
| View original record | +360 Sg. e. to Wor. c. " Hs. re- 34-EX. Cx4/KW10.1.36. I had an opportunity of trying this car last evening after Park Ward had finished inserting packing between the body and chassis as per W.… | ||
| scan0038 | Petrol consumption of chassis 35-EX and an inspection of the steering box. | ||
| View original record | Send copies to Wor, E, Mx. S/W. Hs/Rm. Cx2/KWI0.1.36. At the Conference last Wednesday you asked me to let you know what was the petrol consumption of 35-EX, now in London. Over 1,280 miles this has… | ||
| scan0039 | Petrol consumption of 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | X.360 To Wor. c. to E. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.18/KW.13.1.36. We attach a copy of a memo. received from Cx., giving the petrol consumption of 35-EX. Hs/Rm. Att: Cx.2/KW.10.1.36. | ||
| scan0040 | Vehicle performance report after 11,000 miles, detailing various mechanical and bodywork issues. | ||
| View original record | +360 To Rn. 13th January, 1936. 34-EX. Car is surprisingly good after 11,000 miles. Ride and control appear to be unchanged. Steering. Joggles. Creak from column dashboard support. Controls rattle.… | ||
| scan0041 | Car's performance and condition after a 10,000-mile test run. | ||
| View original record | R-w. Copy for files 34 boe. Car is surprisingly good after 10,000 miles. Ride & control appear to be unchanged. Steering: joggles: creak from column dashboard support: controls rattle (should be… | ||
| scan0042 | Issues with the brakes and coachwork. | ||
| View original record | Brakes. effective but too much pedal travel. Coach work: Bad creak in neighbourhood of scuttle Occasional seats rattle in folded position Break at rear near side of body MP | ||
| scan0043 | Test drive report on experimental car 35-EX (a P.III), comparing it unfavourably with a Cadillac V.8 and highlighting issues with engine detonation, obtrusiveness, poor fuel consumption, and roughness | ||
| View original record | C. Mx x360 H3 To Ros. from Sg. Copy to E.Hs.Hr. G.Cr. re 35-EX. P.III. Sg2/E13.1.36 I tried the above car this week-end, which was, I think, my first opportunity of giving a P.III a real run as… | ||
| scan0044 | Internal water leak on the Red car 33-EX (Phantom III) which has forced the dismantling of the power unit and cancellation of an appointment. | ||
| View original record | +360 W/S - CX. Hs/Rm.10/KW.15.1.36. Trial of Phantom III. We had the misfortune to spring an internal water leak on the Red car 33-EX to-day, which means that the whole of the power unit has had to be… | ||
| scan0045 | Disappointing trial results for rubber insertions to reduce tyre noise on car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | x360 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. re 34-EX. Sg5/E16.1.36 The above is the car which, as you know, we used for some time for trials and which then went to Park Ward to have rubber inserted between… | ||
| scan0046 | Follow-up memo requesting views on the springing of car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Rm X360 re- 34-EX. Cx6/KW 17.1.36. We cannot yet trace any reply to Cx4/KW 2.1.36 on the question of springing of this car, and should be glad if you we could have your considered views on… | ||
| scan0047 | Investigating a rear squeak and sticking brake mechanism on a Phantom III Trials Car, chassis 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Notes] N-W Hs/RM. c. to Gx at S. 20/1/36 Mr. A bit of a Mystery Dim Br2/S. 17.1.36 (Please return to Hs/Rm) [Typed Report] re Phantom III - Chassis 35-EX - Trials Car -----------------… | ||
| scan0048 | Collection of adverse criticisms and feedback regarding the Phantom III (35-EX) model. | ||
| View original record | 4360 S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. C. " E. Cx2/KW18.1.36. re- Phantom III. I have been keeping a careful record of any adverse criticisms of 35-EX from those who try it, as we often get interesting and… | ||
| scan0049 | Performance criticisms and planned modifications for a 12-cylinder vehicle. | ||
| View original record | - 2c- Our own criticisms at the moment, apart from the foregoing, are that the slow running of the car under load is very poor for a 12 cylinder; noise generally about which Sg has written separately… | ||
| scan0050 | Front suspension ride quality of the Phantom III experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x360 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… | ||
| scan0051 | London trial for two Phantom III experimental cars, 33-EX and 34-EX, comparing noise reduction measures. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Cx. c. to Mx. 4360 Hs/Rm.22/KW.21.1.36. Phantom III London Trial. We are expecting to bring 33-EX and 34-EX to London on Thursday next, and will be at… | ||
| scan0052 | Investigation report on brake seizure and other issues on a Phantom III, chassis 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | N-W Hs/Rm. Martindale x 360 let me see one of these shafts please. Rm. re Phantom III - Chassis 35-EX On Sunday last, the 19th inst. we received an S.O.S. from the driver of the above car, to the… | ||
| scan0053 | Correspondence regarding the release and dispatch of a Phantom III dummy chassis to Hooper's Works. | ||
| View original record | x360 F.Dodd: Please advise Hoopers Rm S/W. Hs/Rm. Phantom III Dummy Chassis. Cx7/KW27.1.36. Thanks for Hs/Rm2/KW26.1.36. We are pleased that you can release this dummy chassis, and feel you would be… | ||
| scan0054 | Request for an estimated return date of the experimental Phantom III car, 34-EX, for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Rm Phantom III Trials Cars. We are continually getting applications from people who would like to try the Phantom III Enclosed Limousine, i.e. a car like 34-EX. Without in any way hurrying… | ||
| scan0055 | Road test report on car 33-EX, detailing engine noise, vibration, and clutch performance. | ||
| View original record | X 360 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. re 33-EX. Sg22/E27.1.36 Referring to Hs/Rm.1/KW.24.a.36 Cx. tried this car for 200 miles on Saturday and I drove it about 130 miles yesterday. Additionally C,… | ||
| scan0056 | Test drive report memo on car 33-EX, detailing its performance, stability, and issues with engine and exhaust noise. | ||
| View original record | Sg. re - 33-EX. Cxl/KW27.1.36. I drove this car 200 miles on Saturday, but a good deal of it was in the pouring rain which rather restricted one's activities with it. I believe one of the chief points… | ||
| scan0057 | Technical memorandum discussing vehicle silence, clutch performance, and a significant issue with the brakes pulling to the right. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cxl/KW27.1.36. the best we have had yet from the silence point of view, and reaches I think an acceptable standard. My impression is, having regard to the improved effect by a generous treatment… | ||
| scan0058 | Decision and timeline for bringing car 34-EX up to date. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Mx. X 360 Hs/Rm.14/KW.30.1.36. 34-EX. Replying to Cx.6/KW.24.1.36, no decision has yet been made as to whether this car is going to be brought completely up to date. It will probably… | ||
| scan0059 | Follow-up request for a reply regarding a previous communication about Phantom III Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. +360 Phantom III Trials Cars. Cx5/KW31.1.36. Can you yet please let me have a reply to my Cx6/KW24.1.36. GRX Cx. lub | ||
| scan0060 | Secret memo regarding an information leak about the Experimental 20/25 (Big Bore) chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. S/W. Hs/Rm. Experimental 20/25 (Big Bore) at T & M. Cx11/KW31.1.36. Information that this chassis is there seems to be spreading, with all its details, and is neutralising seriously our… | ||
| scan0061 | Note confirming arrangements to borrow car 33-EX for a run involving Sir John Leigh and Prince George. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x36.0 GRY Keene Cx9/KW7.2.36. A note to confirm that you have kindly agreed to let us have 33-EX for Sunday,16th instant in order to give an all-day run to Sir John Leigh, a matter which I… | ||
| scan0062 | Follow-up memo requesting a reply concerning Phantom III Demonstration Cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Rm re- Phantom III Demonstration Cars. Cx4/KW24.2.36. Can you now let us have a reply to our Cx4/KW 12.2.36 relative to the above, please ? ✓ Cx. nul | ||
| scan0063 | The arrangement of Phantom III demonstration cars for the Geneva Show and domestic use. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. c. to Tr. c. " DH. Cx4/KW12.2.36. re- Phantom III Demonstration Cars. As you know, we have one car at present - 35-EX - which is at present on the Continent and we are without a car in… | ||
| scan0064 | The origin and missing parts of a Phantom III dummy chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. Hs/FD.24/KW.25.2.36. Re Phantom III Dummy Chassis. We have no record of the parts required by Messrs. Hooper for the Ph.III dummy chassis. This particular chassis came to us from Smith &… | ||
| scan0065 | Availability of Phantom III Demonstration Cars (24-EX and 33-EX) and carburetter parts. | ||
| View original record | +360 W/S - Cx. c. to Tr. c. to Dll. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.5/RW.2.3.36. Phantom III Demonstration Cars. Replying to Cx.4/RW.1.3.6. Mx. is dealing with 24-EX. We do not think it can possibly be available by… | ||
| scan0066 | Successful location of some, but not all, mislaid parts for a Dummy Phantom III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | x 360. S/Hr. (Ev.) Copy to D/BP. " " Hs/Rm. " " Hs/Pgr. Hn.1/MK.3.3.36. F.D. Dummy P.III Chassis. Your Ref: E/Ev.2/MN.29.2.36. We are glad to say that as a result of enquiries made of Smiths, Hoopers,… | ||
| scan0067 | Performance of Phantom III Trials Car 35-EX and proposing an exchange for a better demonstration vehicle. | ||
| View original record | x360 S/W. Hs/Rm. e. to DH. Phantom III Trials Car. Cx5/KWI0.3.36. We have now received 35-EX back from abroad and, except for the broken part of the valve gear already reported and now replaced, the… | ||
| scan0068 | Exchange of demonstration car 35-EX for a better car for the Geneva Show. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. [text struck through] Phantom III Demonstration Car. With regard to the exchange of 35-EX for a better car, would you please let me know if it will be possible to make this exchange before we… | ||
| scan0069 | Availability of a Phantom III demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | x360 W/S - Cx. c. to Tr. Hs/Rm.14/KW.16.3.36. Phantom III Demonstration Car. Replying to Cx.5/KW.12.3.36. We regret to say that we shall not have another Ph.III demonstration car ready for you by… | ||
| scan0070 | Inquiry regarding the weight, number of spare wheels, and wireless fitment for car GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | x360 W/L - JLE. Hs/Gry.7/KW.28.3.36. Sg.'s Car GLG-5. Can you please let us know the exact weight of this car without passengers but full of petrol, etc., and also let us know how many spare wheels… | ||
| scan0071 | Enquiry about speedometer readings for tyres fitted to chassis number 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | X 360 W/LH - Mr. Crawford. Hs/FD.11/JH.6.4.36. Re Chassis No. 35-EX. With reference to your enquiry regarding the speedometer reading for tyres fitted to the above chassis. We can only trace (NSR.… | ||
| scan0072 | Being ready to use Stromberg Carburetters for the 34-EX Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx. Mx15/T6.4.36. 34-EX. Trials Car. We are now in a position to use the Stromberg Carburetters which you are arranging to let us have for this car. | ||
| scan0073 | Confirming a complete carburetter and induction pipe for a 34-EX Trials Car will be ready. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. 4369 Hs/Rm.3/KW.8.4.36. 34-EX. Trials Cars. Mx.15/T.6.4.36. We shall be able to let you have a complete carburetter and induction pipe by to-night. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0074 | Requesting to swap a demonstration car from a 35-EX to a 34-EX to show the dual downdraught carburetter. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. C.c. to K. [crossed out] X360 Cx8/KW23.4.36. Will you please let us know when we can have 34-EX instead of 35-EX for demonstration. We think we ought to be demonstrating now with a car… | ||
| scan0075 | Follow-up memo regarding the replacement of car 35-EX with car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | X36D S/W. Hs. re- 34-EX. Cx14/KW28.4.36. You kindly stated on the telephone yesterday that you would get Rm to send us a note last night stating when we could expect to have this car in place of 35-EX… | ||
| scan0076 | Arranging for the use of car 34-EX for demonstration in London, referencing a change from a four-carburetter scheme. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: AH (crossed out) x360 Suggest it would be a good thing if we could let them take this car away. Rm. Please return car to Derby. RR 3/5/36. Handwritten left: Rm/ bse. Typed: S/W.… | ||
| scan0077 | Test drive report on the 34-EX experimental car, noting its performance, speed, and a recurring issue. | ||
| View original record | x360 GRY [signature] S/W. Hs/Rm. c to Sg. c to C. 34-EX. Cx10/KW6.5.36. This car behaved excellently on the way down and was a joy to drive. I cannot believe that anyone driving this car could… | ||
| scan0078 | Completion schedule for experimental cars 35-EX and 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | GRY x360 S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 35-EX. Cx2/KW7.5.36. I find that our programme of appointments with this car, having regard to the kind of body fitted, will be completed on the evening of Wednesday next,… | ||
| scan0079 | Abnormally high water temperature on car 34-EX and arranging an inspection. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. - JLE. X360 Hs/Std.22/KW.8.5.36. We understand from Major Cox that the water temperature on 34-EX is running at about 95°C. under fast touring conditions. This is abnormally high as compared… | ||
| scan0080 | Attached test report for 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. X 360 re- 36-EX. Cx4/KW12.5.36. Attached is copy of a report that has been filed at S. with regard to the test which we recently made on 36-EX. Enc. Cx. Hul | ||
| scan0081 | Test report on car 36-EX regarding interior noise levels and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | TEST ON 36-EX. Sg, C and Cx tried this car after Hoopers had removed the metal rear floor and put in wooden floorboards. It was considered that there was some improvement in the general noise inside… | ||
| scan0082 | Modernization of experimental car 35-EX to bring it in line with production models for the Sales Department. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. GRY x360 re- 35-EX. Cx2/KW14.5.36. This car has now been returned to you. You will, we hope, still regard it as a Sales Dept. car and not an Experimental Dept. car. By this we mean that as… | ||
| scan0083 | Work on chassis 34-EX, concerning bonnet fasteners and issues with water temperature due to tight shutter blades. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm c.Sg c.G. c.Cx. c.Mx. X360 Steadman h Neu As/STD LA2/T15.5.36 Re. 34-EX I have now had an opportunity to go into the two jobs mentioned in Cx10/KW6.5.36. Re the bonnet which came open on the… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter regarding the location and return of a Phantom III dummy chassis used for experiments with hydraulic jacks. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. re- Phantom III Dummy Chassis. You will remember that we took the dummy chassis which we had loaned to Park Ward, the body from which was taken over by your Department, and sent it at your… | ||
| scan0085 | Reversal of an arrangement for the experimental car 35-EX and stating a need for more Phantom III's. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x360 Hs/Rm.3/KW.18.5.36. 35-EX. We understood from you at the last Conference at Derby that 35-EX was now handed over to us for experimental work. We note from Cx.2/KW.16.5.36 that you now… | ||
| scan0086 | Ongoing development and issues with Lockheed and Sessions jacks for the Phantom III dummy chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X360 ? Hs/Rm.4/KW.18.5.36. Phantom III Dummy Chassis. Referring to Cx.14/KW.15.5.36. Lockheed's have not yet completed their jack work on the Ph.III dummy chassis. They have been modifying… | ||
| scan0087 | Summary of driver reports following demonstration runs for the 34-EX vehicle. | ||
| View original record | S/W. c. to E. c. " Hs. c. " EY. c. " EP. c. " Mx. +760 Cx4/KW19.5.36. Dictated 18.5.36. 34-EX. You will, I am sure, be interested to read the reports I have received of the first four demonstration… | ||
| scan0088 | Return of car 34-EX due to troubles with the gearbox, clutch, and noise. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. x360 re- 34-EX. Cx14/KW21.5.36. It was a great disappointment to us to have to return this car to you to-day because troubles had developed in connection with the gearbox, clutch… | ||
| scan0089 | Clutch failure on car 34-EX, detailing the cause and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | x360 To Sg. from Rm. c. to WOr. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Gx. Hs/Rm.21/KW.26.5.36. Clutch Failure on 34-EX. Upon examination it was found that the clutch facing had come loose on this car. This was… | ||
| scan0090 | Clutch failure on car 34-EX, and proposed modifications with Ferodo and Borg & Beck. | ||
| View original record | To E. C. to Wor. C. to By. C. to Da. C. to EX. C. to Hdy. C. to Roy. Clutch Failure on 34-EX. One of the clutch facings (Ferodo No.6) has come loose on this car. It is evident that the material has… | ||
| scan0091 | Performance and fitting of 12' and 13.5' centre plates for the 35-EX and 34-EX models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/Smth.16/T.W./27.5.36. One of the merits of the 12" Long centre plate which continues to give satisfaction in 35-EX is that each facing is fixed by 24 rivets. Borg & Beck have made us a 13 1/2"… | ||
| scan0092 | Typed report on the road test performance and criticisms of car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/V. Mxr. c. to Eg. c. " Hs/Rm. c. " E. c. " EF. x360 Rm Cx12/KW28.5.36. re- 34-EX. I thought you would be interested to have any comments, either favourable or otherwise, about this car after my… | ||
| scan0093 | Strong petrol smell in a car and proposing further use to test the clutch. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx12/KW28.5.36. (6) There was a strong smell of petrol in the front of the car. We are proposing to use the car, and hope that the clutch will improve with use, and will report later on how it… | ||
| scan0094 | The unsatisfactory performance of a car's clutch and throttle, detailing issues like jagging, transmission slackness, and a sticking throttle. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. C. to Sg C. " " F. C. " " Mx. Swdd. (crossed out) LESmeth (crossed out) X360 re - 34-EX. Cx14/KW3.6.36. Further use of this car shows that the clutch is remaining in an unsatisfactory… | ||
| scan0095 | Vehicle complaints regarding dampers and a petrol smell on car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | x360 W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to Mx. c. to BP. Ha/Rm.21/KW.4.6.36. 34-EX. With reference to Cx.12/KW.28.5.36, item (5). This will be a standard complaint on the Ph.III when the dampers are in… | ||
| scan0096 | Short memo requesting a correction to a previous document. | ||
| View original record | X 360 S/W. Rm. c. to Sg. c. " E. c. " Mx. Cx5/KW4.6.36. re - 34-EX. With regard to paragraph 3 of Cx14/KW 4.6.36, will you please read "and" for"or"between the words "accelerates and decelerates" in… | ||
| scan0097 | The fitting of a breather pipe and investigation into a petrol smell. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] F. Dodd. You heard G.W.H. say that the breather pipe was not fitted to 32.E.X. Do we think that one was fitted to 34 E.X? In any case, we should prepare a proper breather pipe & give it… | ||
| scan0098 | Proposal to review information on petrol smell in car 32-EX with Archer to improve 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to Mx. c. to EP. x360 Hs/Rm.4/KW.8.6.36. 34-EX. Cx.2/KW.5.6.36. We are proposing to go over with Archer the information obtained on 32-EX with regard to petrol smell in… | ||
| scan0099 | Update to the clutch of car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 360 Hs/Smth.26/KW.25.6.36. 34-EX. This car is coming back to Derby to have its clutch brought up to date. Will you please prepare the pieces to bring it to N.Sch.4817. Hs/Smth. | ||
| scan0100 | Replacing a clutch on car 34-EX and arranging the schedule for the work. | ||
| View original record | LESmith x360 S/W. Rm. C. to Mr. [struck through] C. " DH. [struck through] C. " RC. [struck through] re- 34-EX. CxIO/KW26.6.36. At the Conference at W. on Wednesday last you suggested that if the… | ||
| scan0101 | Delayed delivery of a Phantom III to Mr. George Henriques. | ||
| View original record | X360 S/W. Hs/Rm. Cx11/ES.13.7.36. re: Mr. George Henriques, Park Hill, Park Road, Buxton. Thanks for your Hs/RM.10/KW.11.7.36. It does not look too easy unless Mr. Henriques is prepared to go on using… | ||
| scan0102 | The poorly performing clutch of car 34-EX, requiring daily maintenance. | ||
| View original record | x360 S/W. Hs/Rm. re- 34-EX. Cx1/KW28.7.36. The clutch of this car is not behaving at all well. I drove the car the other day and it was very bad indeed for jaggers. Fraser, the driver, reports having… | ||
| scan0103 | Fitting a new, better clutch plate to the 34-EX model and the issues with 'jaggering'. | ||
| View original record | X360 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.11/KW.29.7.36. 34-EX. Cx.1/KW.28.7.36. We have got a clutch plate which we think is better than the one we have standardised. We should like to fit this to 34-EX. We should have… | ||
| scan0104 | Braking issue on Chassis No. 34.EX, attributing it to driver error and vehicle handling. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. C4/C29.7.36 Re Chassis No. 34.EX. Hs/Rm7/KW28.7.36. I am very relieved to note you think this braking trouble was entirely due to Fraser misjudging the speed of the car. I quite agree that… | ||
| scan0105 | Note about a disagreement on the brakes' contribution to an experience. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. X360 Hs/Rm.4/KW.30.7.36. 34-EX. C.4/C.29.7.36. EP. thinks that the brakes contributed to his experience, but we do not agree with him. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0106 | Issue with the third gear working out of mesh on Phantom III trials car 3-AZ-38. | ||
| View original record | X 360 GRY from Mx. Mx11/T4.8.36 PHANTOM III RR. TRIALS CAR NO. 3-AZ-38 Tester Lewis who is in London carrying out modifications to Phantom III chassis/delivered, reports that during the final test of… | ||
| scan0107 | Opportunity to fit a smooth take-up clutch to car 34-EX to address potential complaints on the Ph.III model. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. K360 Hs/Rm.5/KW.18.8.36. 34-EX Clutch. If we do not take advantage of 34-EX to fit a clutch plate which gives us a smooth take-up, we are missing an opportunity of learning something about… | ||
| scan0108 | Confirming car 34-EX is available for a week to have a new clutch plate fitted. | ||
| View original record | X360 S/W. Hs/Rm. from C. C8/D19.8.36 Re: 34-EX. - Clutch Confirming our conversation on the telephone to-day, I understand you now have this car in your possession for the purpose of fitting the new… | ||
| scan0109 | Broken white metal in a forked connecting rod discovered during the installation of a new experimental clutch. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm c E c By c Sft from Mx Rm x360 Mx5/T24.8.36 34-EX In connection with the fitting of the new Experimental type clutch to this car, it was necessary to dismantle the crankshaft for this purpose,… | ||
| scan0110 | Customer feedback letter from Mr. G.R.N. Minchin on the 12-cylinder Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from Mr. G.R.N. Minchin --------- 50, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W. 1. 2nd September, 1936. A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14-15, Conduit Street, W.1. My dear Sidgreaves,… | ||
| scan0111 | Poor visibility from the driver and passenger seats due to the body design. | ||
| View original record | -2- to the windscreen when he returned it to me this morning. None of us thought well of the body. Sitting normally, those in the front seat cannot see the wings and those in the back seats cannot see… | ||
| scan0112 | Copy of a short, informal thank you note signed 'P'. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Ruddy marvellous! Thank you old Son. ---------- P. 1. 9. 36. | ||
| scan0113 | Loan of a 'Trials car' to Mr. Minchin, enclosing a copy of his letter. | ||
| View original record | x360 To E. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re P.III. Sg25/E3.9.36 I lent our Trials car the other day to Mr.Minchin to take home to Dorking and bring back the next day. I thought you would be interested to see… | ||
| scan0114 | Instruction requesting weekly reports on the clutch, steering, and oil consumption of the Phantom III car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | s/w RM x360 Rm Cx11/KW21.9.36. Mdx. Instruction School. c. to Rm. The Phantom III car 34-EX is coming to you, and I would like you to please let W. have a report weekly on the behaviour of the clutch… | ||
| scan0115 | Road test report on a Phantom III car, detailing performance of the clutch, steering, exhaust, and cooling system. | ||
| View original record | x360 STEADMAN: Presumably this is a faulty cylinder head. Have we any information of this? if so? Rms Pass on to GRY. S/W. Rm. c. to Sg. c. " E. c. " Mx. re- 34-EX. I was able to give this car a run… | ||
| scan0116 | Report concerning engine valve issues on Trials Car No. 3-AZ-38 during testing. | ||
| View original record | X360 S/W. Wor. c. to Sg. c. " H. c. " Rm. c. " Mxr. Cx11/KW25.9.36. Re- Trials Car No. 3-AZ-38. We handed this car over to the Autocar technical representative for the purpose of his giving it a long… | ||
| scan0117 | Phantom III overheating and losing water during an Autocar test at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN Are these bad cylinder heads, or are the radiator shutters sticking Rm Cx8/KW28.9.36. holin HS/STD S/W. WOT. C to Sg. C. to E. -> C. to Rm. Gr to Hx. Phantom III. Re Autocar test and… | ||
| scan0118 | Acknowledging boiling trouble with a car and arranging an investigation. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X 360 34-EX Hs/Std.16/JH.29.9.36. We have received your memo. Cx.8/KW.28.9.36. and note the boiling trouble which is occuring with this car. If you will fix a date when the writer could… | ||
| scan0119 | Phantom III vehicle (34-EX) regarding overheating issues and the fitting of a radiator wire mesh. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN +360 U/noted HS/STD W/S. Ex. from Wor. C. to SG. C. to E. C. to Rn. Wor2/R.30.9.36. PHANTOM III. CX8/KW28.9.36. I have asked Mx. to consider your memo above, and I give below a copy of his… | ||
| scan0120 | The availability of car 34-EX for investigation into heating issues. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. c. to DH. c. " RC. x360 R STEADMAN See Mr x Cooperate with him Cx4/KW1.10.36. Rm Hiley As/S/D re- 34-EX. Thank for your Hs/Std.16/JH29.9.36. Now that 3-AZ-38 is in commission again 34-EX can… | ||
| scan0121 | Telegram from Robotham arranging for a driver to collect a trials car the next morning. | ||
| View original record | x360 2.10.36. BLEANEY, ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON. TRIALS CAR READY TO COLLECT 9.30 am. TO-MORROW PLEASE SEND DRIVER ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0122 | Requesting the urgent return of one car to facilitate an axle change on another, with handwritten modification instructions. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: R... Will you deal with this Please. The axle to change: stronger diff: rear casing & hubs. change @ 34-EX. S/W M.X. (crossed out). Typed: Will you please let me know when we can have… | ||
| scan0123 | Investigation into persistent high water temperature on car 34-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Mx. x360 Hs/Rm.27/KW.16.10.36. 34-EX. Replying to Cx.3/KW.16.10.36, the water temperature of 34-EX still remained high even after changing the cylinder heads. In view of this fact and… | ||
| scan0124 | Follow-up memo regarding fittings on Trials Car GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | rs60. GUL.82 fitted G.U.L-1 Not fitted. S/W. Rm. C to Mr. [crossed out] Trials Car GUL-1 Cx5/KW24.10.36. Are you now able to let us have a reply, please, to our Cx6/KW19.10.36 relative to the above.… | ||
| scan0125 | Urgent memo chasing a reply regarding the type of piston rings fitted to Trials Car GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. c. to Rm. URGENT. 8560. Cx3/KW28.10.36. Trials Car GUL-1. As it is now 10 days since we wrote you re this we cannot but feel that our two memos Cx6/KW19.10.36 and Cx5/KW24. 10.36. have been… | ||
| scan0126 | Note confirming that trials car GUL-1 is not equipped with L shaped rings. | ||
| View original record | To Cx: C. to Hs. X. to Mx. S/60. Rm. 3/JR. 29.10.36. Trials car GUL-1. This car is not fitted with L shaped rings. Rm. | ||
| scan0127 | Issue with a 25/30 HP Chassis GTL.75 firing after being switched off. | ||
| View original record | 8519 To Hd. from Rm. Rm.5/AP.29.10.36. Re. 25/30.HP.Chassis No.GTL.75. Replying to your query re the trouble experienced on firing after switching off. This is most likely due to a hot exhaust valve… | ||
| scan0128 | Faulty oil cooler and squeaking O.S.F. suspension on Capt. Barnato's Ph. lll, chassis 3-AZ-88. | ||
| View original record | 360 LESLIE STEADMAN Lillie Hall to W. RM. copy to GWH. let me see Re: Capt. Barnato's Ph. lll. 3-AZ-88. - - - - - - - - - - The faulty oil cooler was despatched to you at Derby per passenger train… | ||
| scan0129 | Customer complaint regarding a Phantom III, chassis No. 3-AZ-98, with oil in the cooling water. | ||
| View original record | 360 Lillie Hall to W. RM. copy to GWH. IMW2/I/18.11.36. Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-98. Customer's Complaint. - - - - - - - - - Another Phantom lll came into Cricklewood this morning with large quantities of… | ||
| scan0130 | Customer complaint memo regarding oil in the cooling water for Chassis 3-AZ-98 and another Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Std. 360 Leslie Hall to W. copy to OWH. [struck through] IMW2/L/18.11.36. Noted Rm/Std Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-98. Customer's Complaint. - - - - - - - - Another Phantom lll came into Cricklewood… | ||
| scan0131 | Agreeing that when choosing between accessories for the Phantom III coachwork, the lighter option should always be selected. | ||
| View original record | 360 S/W ... EI c. to Sg. Hs. -> Rm. C15/C18.11.36 Re Phantom III Coachwork. E.8/HP13.11.36 We note contents of your memo. We natually quite agree that where there is a choice of two accessories… | ||
| scan0132 | London Trials for car 3-AZ-38, requesting a date for the insertion of rubber between the axle and springs, with a handwritten reply. | ||
| View original record | 360 S/W. Rm. Cx1/KW19.11.36. 3-AZ-38 - London Trials. Can you yet give me a date,please, when you would be ready to receive this car for the purpose of the insertion of rubber between the axle and the… | ||
| scan0133 | Noise reduction in a Phantom III tested on Glasgow's cobblestones, with a proposal for further improvements. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm Sg. c. to Hs. c. " E. c. " Rm. Cx8/KW18.11.36. The Phantom III (3-AZ-22) which I took to Glasgow this year showed a very definite improvement in reduction of noise inside the body when running… | ||
| scan0134 | Confirming availability to work on a car at the earliest convenience. | ||
| View original record | 8360 W/S. Cx.from Rm. c. to Mx. Rm10/R.23.11.36. 3-AZ-38.- Cxl/KW19.11.36. Mx. tells me that we can deal with this car any time you can spare it - the sooner the better. Rm. | ||
| scan0135 | Inquiry about the replacement of back springs and the characteristics of the new parts. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hd. RM 360 3-AZ-38. Cx9/KW14.12.36. When you recently fitted rubber between the axle and springs of this car I believe you also changed the back springs. Would you please let me know if that is… | ||
| scan0136 | The oil consumption of car 34-EA for the month of November. | ||
| View original record | Files Swodd 360. S/W. Rm. 34-EA. CxI0/KW21.12.36. I attach hereto particulars of the oil consumption of this car as certified by RC during the month of November. Cx. dul | ||
| scan0137 | Oil consumption log for chassis No. 34 EX for the month of November. | ||
| View original record | CX. RC1/L/19.12.36. Re: Chassis No. 34 EX - Oil Consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - - I give below the oil consumption of the above car for the month of November. Speedo reading. Oil added. 13765. Sump… | ||
| scan0138 | Confirming exhaust boom issues on a 38-EX Long Wheelbase Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | 360 Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. Rm3/R.24.12.36. 38-EX - LONG WHEELBASE P.III. We confirm that this car is suffering badly from exhaust booms. We believe that this is due to the exhaust system having been… | ||
| scan0139 | The decision not to fit an overdrive box to a Long Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Urgent. 360 S/W. Rm/Gry. re- Long Phantom III. Cx18/KW29.12.36. With regard to your telephone message to-day, it is not our wish that you should incorporate in this car the overdrive box. We want this… | ||
| scan0140 | Delay and gearbox change for the 38-EX Long Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 360. W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry5/R.31.12.36. re: 38-EX - Long Chassis. We do not think we shall be able to send you this car in earlier by not having the overdrive gearbox. In any case, the gearbox… | ||
| scan0141 | Internal query regarding the expected arrival date for the 38-EX Long Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 360 S/W. Rm. re- 38-EX- Long Chassis. CxIO/KWl.1.37. We note contents of Rm/Gry5/R31.12.36. Can you please say approximately when we are to expect this car. Cx. Rwl | ||
| scan0142 | Increased oil consumption using Arctic oil during the London Trials. | ||
| View original record | Files 360. [Signature] S/W. Rm. 3-AZ-38 - London Trials. Cx2/KW2.1.37. Since running this car on Arctic oil we find a considerable increase in the consumption of oil. The result is that during the… | ||
| scan0143 | List of modifications for car 38-EX as it enters the Fitting Shop. | ||
| View original record | #42.360 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry6/R.6.1.37. 38-EX. This car is now going into the Fitting Shop. Will you please carry out the following modifications:- (1) Replace the front springs with production… | ||
| scan0144 | Inquiry regarding the expected arrival of car 38-EX Long Chassis in London. | ||
| View original record | 360. S/W. Rm. re- 38-EX- Long Chassis. Cx9/KW7.1.37. Can you please let me have a reply to CxIO/KW1. 1.37 asking when we may expect this car in London. Cx. Lull | ||
| scan0145 | Inquiring about the delivery status of a Long Wheelbase Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Long Wheelbase P.III. Sg11/Ell.1.37 Copy to Hs. Would you please let me know what is the position in regard to this car and how soon we are likely to be able to have it. Sg. | ||
| scan0146 | Long Wheel Base Phantom III chassis, which is ready to be sent to London, with further comparative tests planned for a later date. | ||
| View original record | 360. SECRET. Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. Rm6/R.13.1.37. LONG WHEEL BASE - P.III. Sg11/E.11.1.37. After carrying out work on the exhaust system suspension propeller shaft, etc., this car is now a reasonably… | ||
| scan0147 | Comparative testing for the Long Wheelbase Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 360 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Long Wheelbase P.III. Sg19/E14.1.37 I am in receipt of Rm6/R.13.1.37. I telephoned through this morning to say that we are not really in any urgent hurry for this… | ||
| scan0148 | Clutch 'jagger' issue for chassis 3.AX.41, with arrangements made to fit new plates. | ||
| View original record | a/m Hy. Copy to Ec. Copy to Hy. Copy to DH. Copy to Rm. 360 LESmith LES/S/22.1.37. Re Chassis No. 3.AX.41. Major Victor Walker. Bt. has been running this car, by arrangement with the owner, and has… | ||
| scan0149 | Replacing experimental car 34-EX with 38-EX for comparative tests. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. 360 re- 38-EX. Cx2/KW27.1.37. Now that we are taking 34-EX away from the Inspection Dept. we should like to be able to replace it with 38-EX, if possible without a break or anyhow with as… | ||
| scan0150 | Anticipated arrival of experimental car 38-EX in London, which may be delayed due to snow and ice. | ||
| View original record | 360 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm2/R.30.1.37. re 38-EX. Cx2/KW27.1.37. We anticipate that, weather permitting, 38-EX will be in London mid-day Monday. At the present moment there is a lot of snow and ice in… | ||
| scan0151 | Sending broken rivets removed from the nearside rear brake drum of chassis No. 3-AZ-28. | ||
| View original record | N/W. Rm. D/BP 361 Br/G5/G.29-1-37. re. Chassis No. 3-AZ-28. GWH has asked us to send you some broken rivets, removed from the nearside rear brake drum of the above, about which he is writing you… | ||
| scan0152 | Observations of London Trials Car 38-EX regarding oil consumption and a potential change of oil type. | ||
| View original record | X 360 Rm from Rm/GWH 2nd February, 1937. London Trials Car 38-EX. This car came into Cricklewood this morning to have a new clutch plate fitted. I took the opportunity to examine the rockers and try… | ||
| scan0153 | Car trial comparing a long wheelbase car (38-EX) against a standard model, concluding against changing the standard wheelbase. | ||
| View original record | Sg. C. to C. C. " Hs. C. " Rm. C. " E. S/W GRY 360 Cx6/KW4.2.37. 38-EX. C and I tried this car together yesterday, and no doubt he will be giving you his own views separately. Had I not known which… | ||
| scan0154 | Requesting parts to provide an extra 1' of pedal travel for car 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Smth 360 / Rm/Smth.4/AP.19.2.37. 38-EX. We shall shortly want to provide 38-EX. with an 1" extra pedal travel to N.Sch.4938. Will you please ensure that we have all the necessary pieces.… | ||
| scan0155 | Inquiry regarding the mileage of the red Continental P.III, chassis number 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | 360, W/LH. RC. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry2/R.3.4.37. Could you please let us know how many miles 33-EX - the red Continental P.III did while in your possession ? Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0156 | The mileage history of car Phantom III - 33 EX. | ||
| View original record | Lillie Hall to W. Rm/Gry. 360 RC1/L/5.4.37. Re: Phantom 111 - 33 EX. - - - - - - - - - In answer to your memo Rm/Gry2/R.3.4.36, the mileage covered on the above car whilst in our possession is as… | ||
| scan0157 | Requesting confirmation about the mileage and extensive use of car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. from Rm/Gry. RC. 360 Rm/Gry4/R.6.4.37. re: 33-EX. RC1/L/5.4.37. Thank you for your memo about the mileage covered by this car. We had the idea that it was used extensively by Sales for quite a… | ||
| scan0158 | Car 33 EX, stating that interest has ceased and suggesting it was sent to the Paris depot. | ||
| View original record | 360. Lillie Hall to W. Rm/Gty. RC3/L/7.4.37. Re: 33 EX. - - - - With reference to your memo Rm/Gry4/R.6.4.37, As far as we are concerned our interest in the above car ceased as stated in our previous… | ||
| scan0159 | Repeated tappet issues and a transmission knock on the Phantom III demonstrator, chassis 3-AZ-20. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Copy to G. K/gr P & Dee 360. Tr8/D5.4.37. Re: Chassis No. 3-AZ-20. We recently sent the Continental Phantom III Demonstrator to the Berlin, Vienna and Geneva Shows. The driver complained on his… | ||
| scan0160 | Fitting of Gordon Armstrong dampers to car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. 36D Rm/Lesl/R.8.4.37. 33-EX. We are anxious to get a set of Gordon Armstrong dampers running on the above car. In order to facilitate the front fixing, it would be a great advantage… | ||
| scan0161 | Brief typed memo requesting the mileage to date for vehicle 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W gry 360 c. to Gry. Cx7/KW14.5.37. Would you kindly let Gry at W. know (with a copy to me) the mileage to date of 38-EX. Cx. | ||
| scan0162 | Conflicting speedometer readings for Chassis No: 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W - Gry. c. to Cx. c. to H. lost 360 CE7/RB15.5.37. Chassis No:38-EX. In reply to your Cx7/KW14.5.37. AA reported that the speedometer was reading 1887 this morning before he went off on the car. It… | ||
| scan0163 | Providing the mileage for chassis 38-EX to the Inspection Department. | ||
| View original record | N/W. - Rm. C 360 Br/G13/G.8-6-37. re. Chassis No. 38-EX. Inspection Dept. --------------------- Further to our Br/G1/M, of even date, we omitted to give the mileage of the car. This is 3,364 Miles.… | ||
| scan0164 | Faulty near side rear shock damper on Chassis No. 3-AZ-38 during London Trials. | ||
| View original record | N/W. Les c-D/BP. Rm/Les. 360. Br/G10/M. 29.6.37. ---------------------- re, Chassis No. 3-AZ-38. London Trials. ------------------------------------------- The near side rear Shock Damper on this Car… | ||
| scan0165 | Fitting of new rear shackle pins and bushes to Chassis No. 3-AZ-38. | ||
| View original record | [handwritten] 26/IV 360. N/W. Rm. c D/BP. c LH RC. Br/G2/M. 9.7.37. re, Chassis No. 3-AZ-38. London Trials. We have recently fitted new rear Shackle Pins with Bushes to the above Car, and the parts… | ||
| scan0166 | Comparison of vehicle lap times and speeds with different wheel and tyre setups at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 360 AT BROOKLANDS 6.8.37. | | Standard Wheels & Tyres 5.50 x 18. | Standard front 6 x 19 Dunlop Racing Rear. | Standard front 6 x 19 rear (cut-out open). | Standard front 6.50 x 17 rear |… | ||
| scan0167 | The work completed on trials car 3.CP.10. | ||
| View original record | 360 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry3/R.17.2.38. TRIALS CAR - 3.CP.10. As promised on the 3.0'clock call yesterday, this car left the Works yesterday evening. The work which we did on it was:- (1) Fitted… | ||
| scan0168 | Potential transfer of four used Dunlop Special Fort tyre covers. | ||
| View original record | F. DODD. I do not think we have any use for these Rm 360 Bch2/20.5.38 LH/W RM. Re: 7.50 x 18 Tyres Ex. 3 BU 190. We have in our stores, four Dunlop Special Fort Covers size 7.50 x 18 in 75 per cent… | ||
| scan0169 | Declining the use of 7.50 x 18 tyres from car 3.BU.190. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. Bch. 360 Rm/FD.9/JH.23.5.38. re 7.50 x 18 Tyres ex. 3.BU.190. We are sorry but we have no use for the 7.50 x 18 tyres ex Cx's. car. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0170 | The failure of a steering box rocker shaft on a Phantom III demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | 360. Rm. By.18/G. 14.H.39. Phantom III - Re failure of Steering Box Rocker Shaft on Paris Demonstration Car. file 1300. | ||
| scan0171 | Broken rocker shaft on a Phantom III Paris Demonstration Car. | ||
| View original record | 360. To Rm. By. Y/G. 15.4.39. Phantom III Paris Demonstration Car. Re broken rocker shaft. file 1300. | ||
| scan0172 | Test report on an overdrive gear for car 36-EX, detailing performance, fuel consumption, and potential overheating issues. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter received from "W" - On Board R.M.S.Queen Mary. To Sg. and Hs. c. Rm. Da. Hdy. Rm/Wst.Fm/FD. Re 36-EX. The results of my run on 36-EX last Sunday using the overdrive gear as much as… | ||
| scan0173 | Multiple electrical failures experienced with vehicle 36-EX, including the starter, dynamo, and foot switch. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - is therefore more efficient and does not run any risk of warming up. The electrical system of 36-EX gave a lot of trouble and slowed the return journey. The starter failed and the engine… | ||
| scan0174 | Dynamo fuse blowing twice, a starter fuse failure, and noisy dynamo brushes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry from Rm/FD c to Rm/Wst. Rm/FD6/M.22.2.37. 36 Ex. We have had the dynamo fuse blow twice lately and the starter fuse also let Mr. Elliott down during a week-end run. We also complain that the… | ||
| scan0175 | Work order for modifications to car 36 Ex, including swapping cylinder heads and replacing a cracked crankcase. | ||
| View original record | HPS from Rm/FD c to Rm/Gry. Rm/FD8/M.22.2.37. 36 Ex. ------- Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car. (1) New cylinder heads as proposed std to be fitted to 32 Ex.… | ||
| scan0176 | Report about a dynamo fuse blowing, a starter fuse failing, and noisy dynamo brushes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry from Rm/FD c to Rm/Wst. x Rm/FD6/M.22.2.37. 36 Ex. We have had the dynamo fuse blow twice lately and the starter fuse also let Mr. Elliott down during a week-end run. We also complain that the… | ||
| scan0177 | List of five modifications for car 36-EX before it goes to London. | ||
| View original record | γ 363 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry6/R.23.2.37. 36-EX. This car is leaving for London on Friday morning so that Sg. can have it for a few days. Before it goes will you please carry out the following… | ||
| scan0178 | Request to fit new ignition wires to the B side of engine 36 Ex. | ||
| View original record | r 363 HPS from Rm/FD Rm/FD17/M.23.2.37. 36 Ex. ------------ Will you please have new ignition wires fitted to B side on 36 Ex. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0179 | Over-drive gearbox, its ratios, and proposed changes to the gear gate layout. | ||
| View original record | 363 Sg. from Rm/Gry. c. to Cx. Rm/Gry3/R.24.2.37. 36-Ex. We are sending this car to London on Friday, so as to arrive at Lillie Hall about mid-day. The interesting features are the over-drive gearbox… | ||
| scan0180 | Increased clutch pedal travel for car 36-EX to reduce pedal effort. | ||
| View original record | 363. Sg. from Rm/Gry. Cx. Rm/Gry7/R.26.2.37. Re: 36-EX. In addition to the features mentioned in our last memo, this car is also fitted with the increased clutch pedal travel to reduce the pedal… | ||