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| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 03-page001 | Comparison table of specifications for Wraith, Bentley, and 20/25 HP radiators. | ||
| View original record | x4Tog 646 Hs/Std23/KW.19.3.35. Comparison of Proposed Wraith Radiator with Bentley and 20/25 HP. Radiators. | Detail | Proposed Wraith | Bentley Expt. short Matrix. | 20/25. | | :--- | :--- | :--- |… | ||
| 03-page002 | The dispatch of schemes for the Wraith II radiator. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN BY. c.RHC. Hs/Rm. 640 KLopp M/ca Hs/STD E/JNR.1/HP.8.6.36. Wraith II Radiator. We send you herewith:- LeC.5131 showing the radiator, bottom half. This deals with the bottom tank,waterdrain… | ||
| 03-page003 | Wraith II Radiator Top Tank and its fittings. | ||
| View original record | BT. c. RHO Hs/Rm. K1040 L4° E/JNR.1/HP.13.6.36. Wraith II Radiator Top Tank. We send you herewith:- LeC.5128 - Radiator Top Tank and Fittings. E/JNR. | ||
| 03-page004 | The radiator mounting and steering pivot for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | x1044 STEADMAN- (L40) Mlin HS / STD SS. (struck through) c. S.S. Hs/Fm. Inc. Sft. (struck through) Da.3/HP.18.6.36. Wraith II - Radiator Mounting and Steering Pivot. N.Sch.4816 attached gives… | ||
| 03-page005 | Transmittal note for a Wraith II Top Water Connection part. | ||
| View original record | BY c. Rhc c. Hs/Rm. 640x1044 K/JNR.1/HP.25.6.36. Wraith II We send you herewith:- LeC.5129 - Top Water Connection. E/JNR. | ||
| 03-page006 | The dispatch of documents for Radiator Stays and a Flexible Petrol Pipe for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | DN. C. RHC. c. Hs/Rm. X1044 640 E/JNR.1/HP.26.6.36. Wraith II --------- We send you herewith:- LeC.5173 - Radiator Stays. LeC.5174 - Flexible Petrol Pipe Dash to Carburetter. E/JNR. | ||
| 03-page007 | Proposal to use a standardised, cheaper, and simpler top water connection on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | To Da. c. to E/JNR. x1004 6 x O Hs/Std.14/JH.3.7.36. We note that on Lec.5129, which is the scheme for Wraith top water connection, the Cee nut as per the old 20/25 is retained. Since we have now… | ||
| 03-page008 | Proposed changes to the Wraith radiator yoke design, comparing it to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | L044 640. E. From Hs/Std. c. to By. Hs/Std.8/MA.4.8.36. WRAITH RADIATOR YOKE. We understand that in view of the objections to the present Phantom III radiator yoke on the grounds of appearance, a… | ||
| 03-page009 | Placeholder page for a drawing, marked with a cross. | ||
| View original record | Drawing | ||
| 03-page010 | Scheme for replacing diagonal bracing with tie rods behind the matrix of a PIII radiator. | ||
| View original record | PRESSED STEEL TIE ROD SECTION AA (SCALE 3/1) .575" .075" .500" FOR ALL OTHER DETAILS SEE LeC.4504 + LeC.4533 SCHEME FOR REPLACING DIAGONAL BRACING PORTIONS of YOKE IN FRONT OF MATRIX BY TIE RODS… | ||
| 03-page011 | Scheme showing the deletion of diagonal stays and a modified horizontal stay for a PIII Radiator. | ||
| View original record | SCALE 1/1 h.s.s 30/7/36 .200 OLD SECTION .230 PROPOSED NEW SECTION SEE Lec 4533 THESE STAYS DELETED APPLY TO C.E. & C.L. ROOM 4 AUG 1936 DERBY. SCHEME SHOWING DELETION OF DIAGONAL STAYS AND MODIFIED… | ||
| 03-page012 | Modifications to the Wraith II radiator, releasing work and enclosing relevant drawings. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN 640 Wraith As/sm BY: c. RMG. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.2/HP/1.9.36. Wraith II Radiator Appearance. We send you herewith:- LeC.5257 showing the radiator modified, placing the cross bracing at the rear.… | ||
| 03-page013 | List of proposed modifications to reduce the cost of the Wraith radiator. | ||
| View original record | 1064 6407. Policy To E. c.c. to E/JNR. Rm/Std.6/JH.19.1.37. SUGGESTION FOR REDUCING COST OF WRAITH RADIATOR. The suggested modifications which are tabulated herewith were discussed with E/JNR. and are… | ||
| 03-page014 | List of specifications for radiator components and their assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.6/JH.19.1.37. (a) No steam valves to be fitted,or (b) Replica of Camel valve to be fitted in top of tank - with the deletion of the yoke, ample room will be available for reproducing the… | ||
| 03-page015 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting blueprints for a brass drain tap and a quick-releasing filler. | ||
| View original record | 1044 Wraith 640 Experimental Department Rm/Std.4/AP. 9th February 1937. Messrs Rotherhams & Sons Ltd., COVENTRY Dear Sirs, Would you be good enough to let us have blue-prints shewing the dimensions… | ||
| 03-page016 | Letter from Rotherham & Sons Ltd. regarding the unavailability of blueprints and sending samples for a tap and ebonite filler. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1750. TELEGRAMS: ROTHERHAMS, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE: 4154 (2 LINES) CODES: MARCONI INTERNATIONAL, BENTLEYS (1ST EDITION) A.B.C. HEAD OFFICE & WORKS, COVENTRY. ROTHERHAM & SONS LTD WATCH… | ||
| 03-page017 | Letter to Fisher & Ludlow Ltd. regarding the practicability of spot welding mild steel to 'Staybrite' stainless steel for bonnet and radiator parts. | ||
| View original record | Wraith Radiator 640 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Std.11/M 11th February, 1937. Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd., Rea Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. R.E. Smith. The writer recently… | ||
| 03-page018 | Letter to Rotherham Ltd. requesting a quotation and technical details on a sample filler and drain tap. | ||
| View original record | Tough 640. Experimental Department 13th February 1937. Rm/Std.1/AP. Messrs Rotherham Ltd., Watchmakers & Engineers, COVENTRY Dear Sirs, We have received the sample filler and drain tap which you… | ||
| 03-page019 | Letter from Fisher & Ludlow discussing the practicality of spot welding mild steel to Staybrite stainless steel for radiator cases. | ||
| View original record | Min Recd Pleven reply 87) away 640.1 TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 2761 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: 'TINMEN' BIRMINGHAM FISHER & LUDLOW LIMITED STEEL PRESSINGS LONDON: 103, CANNON STREET, E.C.4 TELEPHONE: MANSION… | ||
| 03-page020 | Holding letter to Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd. acknowledging their letter and advising that Mr. Steadman is away. | ||
| View original record | 640 Rm/RS. 17th February, 1937. Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd., Albion Works, BIRMINGHAM. 5. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 16th instant - reference RES/HC., our Mr. Steadman is at present… | ||
| 03-page021 | Request to obtain and forward mild steel channel portions for spot welding tests. | ||
| View original record | o-1044640. HPS from Rm/Std Rm/Std2/M.22.2.37. Will you please obtain about half a dozen portions of mild steel channel (as used for stiffening the steel bonnet which you recently had made for us) and… | ||
| 03-page022 | Letter to Fisher & Ludlow Ltd. regarding experiments in spot welding stiffeners to radiator shells and bonnet sides. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 1044 640 Rm/Stdl/M 22nd February, 1937. Messrs. Fisher & Ludlow Ltd., Albion Works, BIRMINGHAM. 5. Dear Sirs, We regret the delay in replying to your letter of the 16th instant,… | ||
| 03-page023 | Revised design and specifications for the Wraith III radiator. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 640 To RY. Copy to Dev. Eng. Rm. Ray/Std. E/RV.3/MN.19.3.37. [Illegible signature] Wraith III Radiator Revised. ---------------------- We send herewith N.Sch.5069 showing the base of the… | ||
| 03-page024 | Experimental modifications to the radiator design, including filler cap alternatives and water level considerations. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.3/BN.19.3.37. out a number of experimental modifications to the design on the recommendation of the Expl. Dept. In particular the steam valve has been deleted and the filler placed on the… | ||
| 03-page025 | Design, bearings and controls for the Wraith III Radiator Shutters. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To HY. Copy to [Illegible red stamp] RM/Std. E/Ev.2/MN.22.3.37. 640 Wohn Bu/SpD Wraith III Radiator Shutters. -------------------------- On the designs of the radiator N.Sch.5069 and… | ||
| 03-page026 | Outlining the design and instructions for the Wraith III radiator shutters. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To BY. Copy to Mr. Ria. RMe. HRE. Fmn/Std. Wraith III Radiator Shutters. On the designs of the radiator N.Sch.5069 and N.Sch.5077 we showed full particulars of the dixtampo lower bearing strip… | ||
| 03-page027 | Invoice from Rotherham & Sons Ltd. and requesting payment approval for parts received on approval. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Std. 640. Miss Rm/SMg G/Cam/CA52/NR.31.3.37 We have received an invoice from Rotherham & Sons Ltd. dated 16th inst. on which we are charged 18/-d. per dozen plus 10% for one D3 tap and 41/-d. per… | ||
| 03-page028 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Rotherham & Sons Ltd. for a tap and a filter. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. byo. Rm/Std.7/JH.1.4.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Rotherham & Sons Ltd. for one D.J. tap and one No.21 filter (ebonite) which were sent us on approval and… | ||
| 03-page029 | The revised design for Wraith III front apron supports. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 640 To D. from E/Ev. Copy to Ex. Rem. Hives Elliot E/Ev.3/M.21.4.37. WRAITH III - FRONT APRON SUPPORTS. The revised design of cheapened radiator calls for a modified front apron support. We… | ||
| 03-page030 | Forgotten drawing for the Wraith III water connections. | ||
| View original record | TO: -[REDACTED] Copies to:-[REDACTED] Rm. 640 E/JNR.1/JH-15-5-37. STD [Illegible Signature] /STD WRAITH III WATER CONNECTIONS. Please receive herewith LeC:-5676 showing the bottom water pipe between… | ||
| 03-page031 | Request to create a detail drawing for a modified Wraith III radiator part. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. Hy. Copy to Dev. Rm. HMC. Rs/Std. We/Mr.Wakefield. 640 E/Ev.5/M.1.6.37. WRAITH III. RADIATOR. -------------- It has been suggested that the radiator side plate and bonnet angle be made as one… | ||
| 03-page032 | Secret memo requesting a detail drawing for a new one-piece radiator side plate and bonnet angle for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 640 Msd Thny/SRD Ep. Copy to Ea. Bm. RHC. HP. Rm/Std. Ts/Mr.Wakefield. E/Ev.5/M.1.6.37. WRAITH III. RADIATOR. It has been suggested that the radiator side plate and bonnet angle be made as one… | ||
| 03-page033 | Design and materials for the Wraith III radiator stays. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 640 STEADMAN By_ [redacted] Copy to Rm. [redacted] Expy [redacted] File [redacted] E/EV.7/M.14.6.37. WRAITH III. RADIATOR STAYS. W.A. Runison We send herewith N.Sch.5169 showing the scheme for… | ||
| 03-page034 | Modification to the Wraith III radiator blanking plate to prevent rattling. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By Copy to Rm. SHOT WHG HPC RS/Std. 640 E/Ev.1/M.15.6.37. WRAITH III. REVISED RADIATOR. N.SCH.5069. ------------------------ The Experimental Department have illustrated to us that the fixing… | ||
| 03-page035 | Correcting the specified material for the Wraith III radiator rest strip lacing. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.5/AP. 18.6.37 WRAITH III. RADIATOR. The rest strip lacing for this radiator as instructed by the D.O. is Ferodo material. However, this is incorrect – the material which we… | ||
| 03-page036 | Proposals to resolve clearance issues between the Wraith III radiator and the front wheel suspension. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 640 STEDDOW Copy to Mr. Rm. H.I.H. H.W.S. Ray Sud. Is this a major mod Pws Motion Ph/SM B/Ev.4/M.24.6.37. WRAITH III. RADIATOR. It has been pointed out that the base of the Wraith III.… | ||
| 03-page037 | Provision of clips and a hole for the radiator and dash wiring on the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. Copy to [REDACTED] Hm/Ltd. 640 [Signature] E/EV.R/M.25.6.37. WRAITH III. RADIATOR AND DASH WIRING. We agree that we have not provided any clips for the wires which run up to the headlamps and… | ||
| 03-page038 | Wiring arrangements and parts for the Wraith III radiator and dash. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. Copy to Mr. Rm. REG. DRC. Ra/Std. WRAITH III, RADIATOR AND DASH WIRING. We agree that we have not provided any clips for the wires which run up to the headlamps and horn inside the radiator… | ||
| 03-page039 | Instruction to alter the Wraith radiator details to accommodate a different size rest strip. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. c. E/Ev. 640 Rm/Std.3/AP.5.7.37 The Wraith radiator has been detailed to accommodate .750 X .100. Ferodo rest strip, while the dashboard has been detailed for .800 X .160 Kansas… | ||
| 03-page040 | Cost-saving proposal from John Marstons for the supply of the Wraith Radiator. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Messrs John Marstons expressed a desire to quote us for making the Wraith Radiator, complete less shell and shutter assembly. We supplied them, therefore, with necessary… | ||
| 03-page041 | Request to detail and instruct radiator filling cap washers for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | To BySct. Rm/Std.15/JH.20.8.37. 640 Will you please detail andinstruct radiator filling cap washers for Wraith III of the same type as those you have recently instructed for the Phantom III… | ||
| 03-page042 | Blueprints for a copper asbestos washer for the Wraith radiator filler cap, requesting an order of 6 sets for testing. | ||
| View original record | H.S. Rm. Rm/Std 640 BY/NS.8/G.28.8.37 WRAITH. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of Ex.35 Washer - Radiator for Filler Cap. 1 off. Copper Asbestos. This detail has been… | ||
| 03-page043 | Blueprints for a copper asbestos washer for the Wraith radiator filler cap and requesting a test order. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Std. C40 BY/NS.8/G.28.8.37. WRAITH. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of Ex.35 Washer - Radiator for Filler Cap. 1 off. Copper Asbestos. This detail has been produced at… | ||
| 03-page044 | Request to produce a rough scheme for a V-shaped transverse baffle for a Wraith III radiator to prevent water loss. | ||
| View original record | 640 To By/NS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.11/AP.14.9.37 Will you please produce a rough shheme for a V. shaped transverse baffle under the top of the escape pipe (inside top tank) on Wraith III. radiator.… | ||
| 03-page045 | Design request for a knurled filler cap for the Wraith radiator, similar to the one for the Continental Ph.III. | ||
| View original record | By/NS. from Rm/Std. B40 Rm/Std.6/AP.21.9.37 Will you please design for us a filler cap for the Wraith radiator on the lines of that which you recently did for the Continental Ph.III., and using a soft… | ||
| 03-page046 | Requesting the fitting of a new baffle scheme and modification of the inlet nozzle on a car's radiator. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Whym. 640 Rm/Std.8/AP.21.9.37 Will you please fit baffle scheme SCD.92 and delete baffle plate Ew.1170 on the radiator of 28.G.V1. car. This can be removed while the car is in… | ||
| 03-page047 | Correspondence regarding blueprints for a Wraith radiator steam escape pipe. | ||
| View original record | HPC. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] Rm/Star [crossed out] 640 [handwritten] BY/NS.2/G.23.9.37. WRAITH - RADIATOR [Handwritten 'R' and 'RM' over 'RADIATOR'] We send you herewith two blueprints of… | ||
| 03-page048 | Confirming the dispatch of blueprints for the Wraith radiator steam escape pipe. | ||
| View original record | 640. [Redacted] Rm/Std. BY/NS.2/G.23.9.37. WRAITH - RADIATOR. We send you herewith two blueprints of S.CD.92 Baffle - Radiator Steam Escape Pipe. We also send two prints of Ex.S.83 Baffle Steam Escape… | ||
| 03-page049 | Requesting the fitting of baffle scheme SCD.92 to all future Wraith radiators. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Wym. 640 Rm/Std.3/AP.29.9.37 Wraith Radiators. Will you please fit baffle scheme SCD.92 (baffle to EX.583) to the top tanks of any further Wraith radiators which are being… | ||
| 03-page050 | Instruction to supply six sets of parts for Wraith III Chassis radiator shutters. | ||
| View original record | 640 EY/CS5/EH.1.10.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Radiator Shutters - Sec:5251. 6 sets. In accordance with EY.1/VS.21.8.37., will RHC. please instruct six sets of parts to the following L.O.P. E.W.1095… | ||
| 03-page051 | Version of the PD.19 scheme for the bottom water connections on the Wraith III and Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. 1280. 640. Rm/Std.11/MH.1.10.37. X BOTTOM WATER CONNECTIONS - WRAITH III AND BENTLEY III. We would like to have a version of PD.19 scheme for the Wraith radiator so that we… | ||
| 03-page052 | Work instructions for modifications to car 26-G-VI, involving swapping parts with cars 27-G-VI and 28-G-VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. C. Wym. + 640. Rm/Std.2/MR.4.10.37. 26-G-VI. CAR. This car is going into the shop shortly for modification to the engine mounting. Will you please carry out the f llowing work on… | ||
| 03-page053 | Radiator filler cap design issues and proposed modifications for the Wraith and other models. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH (AND ULTIMATELY P.III AND P.II) RADIATOR FILLER CAPS. We are not satisfied with the filler cap on Wraith radiator, the following being the criticisms - (1) It is necessary to tighten same with… | ||
| 03-page054 | Request to test a cheapened production idea on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | R m/Std. 2. Will you please provide such a scheme, and instruct it for test on Wraith as soon as possible, so that if successful we can proceed with the cheapened production idea mentioned above.… | ||
| 03-page055 | Alteration notice for Wraith III chassis, radiator, and associated fittings, detailing part changes and new drawings. | ||
| View original record | BY/OSS/EH.6.10.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Radiator & Fittings - See:G250. 6 sets. Please receive herewith blue prints of the Following new drawings detailed in accordance with memo: BY.1/VS.21.8.37.… | ||
| 03-page056 | Modifications to the Wraith radiator top tank to improve clearance for assembly and the bonnet rest strip. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.2/AP.26.10.37. Our Experimental Shop have drawn our attention to the fact that the Wraith Radiator top tank passes rather close to the radiator shell at the top corners of… | ||
| 03-page057 | Blueprints and sample parts for a Wraith III radiator filler cap. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH III - FILLER CAP. (RADIATOR). Sec525 C Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following, together with an extra print of parts marked @ :- S.CD.142 Modified Radiator Filler Cap.… | ||
| 03-page058 | Technical note detailing increased clearance for the thermostat cover on the Wraith III radiator due to growing shutter lever forgings. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH III - RADIATOR. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.197.Increased clearance between thermostat cover flange and shutter levers. Due to the shutter lever forgings growing, it… | ||
| 03-page059 | Arrangement drawing for the front apron of a Wraith III chassis for 6 sets. | ||
| View original record | BY/HSB/eB. 10.11.37. b40 WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS. FRONT APRON SBO:7006. We have now made an arrangement drawing for the above section, and attach one blue print to HPS/mt's copy and tracing to… | ||
| 03-page060 | Instructions to fit undershields, a radiator baffle, and a thermometer bulb to a 26-u-VI car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. From Rm/Std. c. Wym. ZLL 640 Rm/Std.3/MH.11.11.37. 26.u.VI CAR. While 26-u-VI car is in the shop for fitting pf undershields mentioned under Rm/Std.1/MH.9.11.37, will you please also refit… | ||
| 03-page061 | Instructions for radiator modifications and the swapping of matrix units between 26.G.VI and 27.G.VI cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Nym. c. Rm/Std. Rm/Std.4/MH.7.12.37. Rm/Std. 049 A 26.G.VI and 27.G.VI CARS RADIATOR MODIFICATIONS. We have already instructed that - (1) 26.G.VI radiator shall have baffle EW.1170… | ||
| 03-page062 | New filler cap and joint washer for a Wraith radiator, including blueprints. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH - RADIATOR. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- Ex.S.126 Cap - Filler. 1 off. This cap has been produced at the request of Rm/Std. and has a knurled rim to enable it to… | ||
| 03-page063 | Inquiry to a supplier about manufacturing a filler plug, requesting a quotation and material specifications. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Attwaters Ltd., Hopwood St. Mills, PRESTON For the attention of Mr. F. Attwater. Dear Sirs, We understand from our representative Mr. Hardy, who visited your Works recently, that you are… | ||
| 03-page064 | Letter from Attwater & Sons declining to undertake a moulding due to a recess on the cap portion. | ||
| View original record | REG.TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: ATTWATERS, PRESTON. Codes: 5th & 6th Edition and 5 Letter "A.B.C.", Western Union, Bentleys and Marconi. On Admiralty and War Office Lists. ESTABLISHED 1868. TELEPHONE 4045-6… | ||
| 03-page065 | Letter discussing the manufacturability of a revised filler plug, seeking confirmation and quotations. | ||
| View original record | RM/Std.7/MH Messrs. Attwater & Sons, Hopwood St. Mills, Preston. For the attention of Mr.F.Attwater. 29th. December 1937. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 28th. inst., and the remarks… | ||
| 03-page066 | Blueprints for a Radiator Filler, required for a 15,000 miles trial on car 26-G-VI. | ||
| View original record | Radiator Filler - Wraith III. SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith three blueprints of the following :- EX.S.349 Filler. 1 off. This filler is in accordance with Rm/Std.10/MH.20.12.37. and is… | ||
| 03-page067 | Quotation from Attwater & Sons for the cost of tools and moulding based on a provided drawing. | ||
| View original record | ATTWATER & SONS Hopwood St Mills, PRESTON, ENGLAND. Reg. Telegraphic Address: ATTWATERS, PRESTON. Codes: 5th & 6th Edition and 5 Letter "A.B.C.", Western Union, Bentleys and Marconi. On Admiralty and… | ||
| 03-page068 | Instructions for the production of a Radiator Filler Plug for a Wraith III, including alternative materials and threading details. | ||
| View original record | RADIATOR FILLER. WRAITH III. SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith three blueprints of the following :- Ex.S.348 Radiator Filler Plug. 1 off. The material called for is Bakelite, but if it is not… | ||
| 03-page069 | Instructions for nickel and chrome plating spun thread inserts before fitting into a casting. | ||
| View original record | To HPS from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.11/MR.3.1.38. When fitting up the filler to EXS.349 requested in Rm/Std.1/MH.31.12.37, will you please nickel and chrome plate the spun thread insert before sweating same… | ||
| 03-page070 | Cover sheet for two engine undersheets (G.CD.326) for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH III. ENGINE UNDERSHEETS. Herewith are two sheets of G.CD.326 engine undersheets for Wraith III. These have already been detailed and now require issuing to the various Departments concerned for… | ||
| 03-page071 | Request for the manufacture of two copper pipe adaptors for testing Wraith radiator shutters. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. From Rm/Std. c.c. Wym. Rm/Std.4/AP.6.1.38 049 WRAITH RADIATOR SHUTTERS. We require two copper pipe adaptors making so that we can circulate water from one chassis through the radiator of… | ||
| 03-page072 | Confirming modifications to be made to 100 sets of Wraith radiator parts. | ||
| View original record | To. Da. From Rm/Std. c. By. 640 Rm/Std/3/MH/8.1.38. WRAITH RADIATORS. Confirming our discussion of yesterday, you will release the 100 sets of Radiator parts for Wraith with the following… | ||
| 03-page073 | Production of 100 sets of radiators for the Wraith model, proposing a more economical design. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Rm/Std. c.c. DA. c.c. RHC. Rm/Std.3/MH.10.1.38. 649 WRAITH RADIATORS - PRODUCTION. As agreed with By. we think that the 100 sets of production radiators for Wraith should have a scheme of… | ||
| 03-page074 | Modifications to the top baffle for the Wraith & B.III radiator top tanks. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Rm/Std. C. HHC. C. HPS. TOP BAFFLE FOR WRAITH & B.III RADIATOR TOP TANKS. As detailed at the moment, the top baffles mentioned above are different on Wraith and B.III necessitating two… | ||
| 03-page075 | Modified radiator design for production chassis, detailing cost reductions and production arrangements. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From RM/Std. c.c. HPS. By RADIATOR FOR 6 PRODUCTION CHASSIS. It has been decided that the radiator for the 100 sets of production Wraith parts, to be ordered shortly, shall have a bottom tank… | ||
| 03-page076 | Instruction sheet detailing parts and drawings for the Wraith III chassis radiator and fittings. | ||
| View original record | HY/CS. Re Wraith III chassis - Radiator & Fittings - see j5250. 6 sets. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following drawings, detailed to instructions from Hw/Std. E.1617 Bracket - Radiator… | ||
| 03-page077 | Completion and despatch of a new, more economical radiator design for the Wraith production chassis. | ||
| View original record | Recd from illegible & Run. COPY to AFS. 649. STD RHC/SB.1/MC.25.1.38. Martin Thomas /SRD WRAITH RADIATOR. In reply to Rm/Std.2/MR.12.1.38., we have now completed the first bottom tank to PD.19, and… | ||
| 03-page078 | Requesting cost figures for various Wraith radiator components for comparative purposes. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Std. Will you please let us have the following cost figures as soon as possible for comparative purposes. (1) Cost of bottom tank to EW.1263 assembled complete with water outlet to EW.1260,… | ||
| 03-page079 | New blue prints and alterations for a modified top baffle and radiator fittings on a Wraith III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Re Wraith III Chassis - Radiator & Fittings - Sec:5250. Modified Top Baffle. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new drawing, detailed in accordance with Ray/Std.c/WH.12.1.38.… | ||
| 03-page080 | Instructions for minor modifications to the Wraith's temperature control system to correct water temperatures. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Km/Std. c. RHC. WRAITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL. As a result of tests which we have just completed, we find that it is necessary to make the following minor modifications to ensure satisfactory… | ||
| 03-page081 | Test results for Wraith calorstats under varying shutter tensions and temperatures. | ||
| View original record | TESTS ON WRAITH CALORSTATS. (i) RIG TESTS. Wraith radiator rigged up so that water at varying temperatures could be passed through the top tank. Temperatures for shutters to commence opening, reach… | ||
| 03-page082 | Temperature readings from tests on a car under various conditions, both stationary and on the road. | ||
| View original record | (2) TESTS ON CAR. (Note - all temperatures measured at cyl. head outlet). (a) 28.G.VI - this was run with .100 set up and the following figures obtained car stationary - Opening temp. 85°C. Full open… | ||
| 03-page083 | New scheme for the Wraith III radiator filler cap to prevent it from sticking. | ||
| View original record | old. BY/NS C. Rm. 640 h/w Rn/sdo DA.10/G.31.1.38. WRAITH III. RADIATOR. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.453 Radiator Filler Cap. The above scheme has been produced to facilitate… | ||
| 03-page084 | New drawings and part changes for the Wraith III Chassis water connections and radiator fittings. | ||
| View original record | TO ERS. a. RHC. c. Rm/Gry. s. RWC/GRH 640 BY/CS13/EH.1.2.38. S27 hde Rm/S10 Re - Wraith III Chassis - Water Connections - Sec;5190. Radiator & Fittings - Sec;5250. 6 sets. Further to our memo'… | ||
| 03-page085 | Continued list of parts for section 5250, including brackets, studs, and supports. | ||
| View original record | HY/CS13/EH.1.2.38 cont'd. (2) Section 5250 cont'd. E.W.1197 Bracket - Bottom Tank E.W.1300 Stud - Anchorage E.W.1191 Support - Bottom Tank E.W.1190 Stiffener - Support K.B.1909 Rivets - Outlet to… | ||
| 03-page086 | Cost-saving design change for the Wraith model's water connections and the sourcing of new hoses. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. By. c. RHC. 640 Rm/Std./MH.1.2.38. WRAITH WATER CONNECTIONS. In order to reduce cost of water connections, the final Wraith bottom tank has been detailed so that a curved hose… | ||
| 03-page087 | Cost-saving design change for Wraith & B.III radiator matrix units. | ||
| View original record | 640 also 200b To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. c. RHC. Rm/Std.4/MH.2.2.38. 6 WRAITH & B.III RADIATOR MATRIX UNITS. The bottom tanks detailed for both above radiators have been designed with the purpose of… | ||
| 03-page088 | Procurement and assembly of a matrix unit for a 27.G.VI car and the supply of thermostat units. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Rm/Std.2/MH.8.2.38. 640 With regard to the matrix unit which you are building up for 27.G.VI car, we have requested a new matrix in order that we can have a second unit… | ||
| 03-page089 | Requesting the detailing of a modification to the Wraith water drain tap to prevent antifreeze wastage. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. c. Da/McS. c. Rm/Wym. 640 WRAITH WATER DRAIN TAP. 26.G.VI car in France has a small copper pipe sweated into the drain cock (the latter having been bored out to receive it)… | ||
| 03-page090 | Outsourcing, costs, and procurement of the Wraith radiator bottom tank and matrix unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Std. c. Roy. c. Hs. c. By. Rm/Std.2/MH.19.2.38. 640 WRAITH RADIATOR BOTTOM TANK AND MATRIX UNIT. We understand that the Operations and Planning dept. have decided not to make the above… | ||
| 03-page091 | The flow testing procedure for a core unit by Messrs. Marstons. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.2/MH.19.2.38. on this unit if experience with the 50 B.II blocks shows this to be economic. Messrs. Marstons will flow test the core by inverting it and reversing the water flow during the… | ||
| 03-page092 | Changes to the rubber specifications for water hose connections on all Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. to By. 640 also 1280 Rm/Std.2/AP.22.2.38 WATER HOSE CONNECTIONS - WRAITH - ALL CARS. Further to the agreement that the hose connection in future of all cars shall be made in… | ||
| 03-page093 | Costs and recommendations for Wraith and B.III radiator bottom tanks and matrix units. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. c. HS. WRAITH AND B.III RADIATOR BOTTOM TANKS & MATRIX UNITS. Further to our Rm/Std.2/MH.19.2.38, Messrs. Marston have now given Rm/Std. precise figures for the Wraith and… | ||
| 03-page094 | Manufacturing scheme for the Wraith radiator filler plug and insert. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Std. c. By. WRAITH RADIATOR FILLER SCHEME. This consists of a threaded Bakelite plug EW.1065 screwed into a spun brass insert EW.1064 which is sweated into the filler casting to form… | ||
| 03-page095 | Request to fabricate a prototype cowl and connections for a car heating system using warm air from the radiator. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Wym. 640 Rm/Std.6/AP.2.3.38 We wish to fit up a rough scheme for taking warm air from the radiator matrix into the car for warming the body - we are going to try this shheme on… | ||
| 03-page096 | Five alterations to the Wraith Filler Cap EW.1665 drawing. | ||
| View original record | γ 640 To By. from Rm/Std. c. By/CS. Rm/Std.1/WH.5.3.38. WRAITH FILLER CAP TO EW.1665. We have discussed the manufacture of these caps with the people who will make the moulding and as a result would… | ||
| 03-page097 | Request for a design scheme for a steam escape pipe on a Wraith radiator tank. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. from Rm/Std. c. Da. Rm/Std.4/MH.29.3.38. 640 Will you please give us a rough scheme for a steam escape pipe leading off the back face of the Wraith radiator tank at two points, with two… | ||
| 03-page098 | Request for a scheme for a Wraith radiator central mounting, to be designed to minimise cost. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. from Rm/Std. 640 Rm/Std.9/MH.29.3.38. WRAITH RADIATOR MOUNTING. Will you please give us a scheme for a Wraith radiator central mounting similar to that on B.III but (using if possible, one… | ||
| 03-page099 | Specification document for the 28.G.VI. car's cooling system. | ||
| View original record | M.P.S - a. Rm/wym. 640 also 600a Rm/Std.15/AP.29.3.38 28.G.VI. COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION. The cooling system etc. of 28.G.VI. car should be brought up to the latest specification instructed for… | ||
| 03-page100 | Schemes for the bonnet and radiator of the Wraith III model, including modifications for a Widney hinge. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 640 DA.8/G.30.3.38. STEADMAN WRAITH 111 - BONNET AND RADIATOR. Please receive herewith the following schemes :- F.CD.410 Modified Radiator Top Tank and Diagonal Stay Rods. F.CD.411 Bonnet… | ||
| 03-page101 | Final adjustment instructions for the radiator shutters on the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 640 [Struck through text: c. Mr Smith (Test Dept).] [Struck through text: c. Rm/Std.] [Struck through text] h w Rm/sm BY/CS3/EH.6.4.38. Re Wraith III Chassis - Radiator Shutters - Section 5251. In… | ||
| 03-page102 | Instructions and parts list for a modification to the Wraith III radiator top tank and fittings. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Std. 640 BY/Ald.17/G.11.4.38. WRAITH III. 28-G-V1. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS - SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.577 Radiator Top Tank with… | ||
| 03-page103 | Urgent request to detail a steam valve for a Wraith car, to be included in a radiator rebuild. | ||
| View original record | 640. To By/Ald. from Rm/Std. c. HPS. Rm/Std.3/LH.7.5.38. Will you please detail a steam valve for Wraith as far as possible identical with that drawn for B.50, to fit on to existing escape pipe flange… | ||
| 03-page104 | Request for a works cost comparison of the Wraith radiator mounting. | ||
| View original record | 640 also 1260 8 To G/Rb. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.7/MH.11.5.38. WRAITH RADIATOR MOUNTING. Will you please let us have a comparison of the works cost of the radiator mounting showin on SCD.659 (attached),… | ||
| 03-page105 | Parts list for a modified radiator mounting for the Wraith III chassis, detailing required and non-required components. | ||
| View original record | 640 c. Rm. c. Rm/Std. BY/Ald.14/G.16.5.38. WRAITH III. CHASSIS. FRAME & FITTINGS - SECTION 7000. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS - SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following… | ||
| 03-page106 | Parts list for adapting a standard Firestone rubber mounting to a radiator. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.14/G.16.5.38. Section 7000. (cont'd). K.4008 Nut 4 off. K.9008 Washer 4 off. FW.337 Washer 4 off. Section 5250. EW.543 Stiffening Plate. 1 off. EW.1179 Radiator Support. 1 off. KB.1966… | ||
| 03-page107 | Parts list memo detailing changes for a Wraith III chassis radiator and fittings. | ||
| View original record | 640 BY/Ald.15/C.16.5.38. WRAITH 111, CHASSIS. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith two blue prints of each of the following :- S.CD.865 Radiator Steam Valve. 1 off. Ex.S.746… | ||
| 03-page108 | Request to modify the radiator mounting on car 26.G.VI. during its rebuild. | ||
| View original record | 640 To HPS. Wgm. Rm/Std.17/JH.17.5.38. Will you please modify radiator mounting of 26.G.VI. car to SCD.659 (By/ALD.14/G.16.5.38) if possible during the cars rebuild. Rm/Std. | ||
| 03-page109 | Breakdown of estimated factory costs for various Wraith Radiator components and assemblies. | ||
| View original record | 640 To Rm/Std. from G/Rb. G/Rb.11/K/73/W.11238. Wraith Radiator LEC.5250 - LOP.EW.1205 Sec. 5250. In reply to Rm/Std.9/MH.28.1.38. we give below the estimated factory costs for the items, as… | ||
| 03-page110 | Instruction to modify a car's radiator by fitting a new steam escape scheme, SCD.730. | ||
| View original record | 640 To HPC. c. to Rm/Wym Rm/Std.2/JH.11.6.38. 28.C.6. RADIATOR. When this car comes into the shop on Monday, will you please remove the steam escape schemes fitted to it and fit up scheme SCD.730,… | ||
| 03-page111 | Request for blueprints and parts for the radiator and fittings of a Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 640 BDS c. Rm. cc. Rm/Std. BY/Ald.1/G.14.6.38. WRAITH III. CHASSIS. RADIATOR AND FITTINGS. SECTION 5250. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.730 Radiator Steam… | ||
| 03-page112 | Two schemes for a Wraith radiator steam escape pipe and steam valve. | ||
| View original record | 640 To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. c. RHC. Rm/Std.1/MW.15.6.38. WRAITH RADIATOR STEAM ESCAPE PIPE AND STEAM VALVE. As you are aware the top and tank and fittings for Wraith Radiator are held up beyond the… | ||
| 03-page113 | Outlining the advantages of a production scheme for a steam valve in the cooling system. | ||
| View original record | -2- Will you, therefore, please have the necessary pieces detailed and instructed for production on the lines of SCD.730. The advantages to be gained by this scheme are as follows:- (1) Reduction in… | ||
| 03-page114 | Index card concerning radiator steam valves for the W.III and Silver Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 640 Da.5/G 29.6.38 Radiator Steam Valves W.III, B.3, 13.50 + Silver Wraith in file 1280 | ||
| 03-page115 | Removing a radiator matrix unit and instructing the refitting of a steam escape pipe. | ||
| View original record | 640 To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. RM/mym. Rm/Std.7/MH.7.7.38. We have removed the matrix unit from 28.G.VI radiator in the Garage and will hand same to you. Will you please instruct W.Smith to refit the… | ||
| 03-page116 | Modifications to the Wraith radiator steam escape pipe and valve to prevent water loss. | ||
| View original record | 640 To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da. c. RHC. c. BY/NS. Rm/Std.C/MH.18.7.38. RADIATOR STEAM ESCAPE PIPE & STEAM VALVE - WRAITH. Referring to Rm/Std.1/MH.15.6.38, we regret that when the scheme to SCD.730… | ||
| 03-page117 | Proposal to modify the steam escape pipe on 'A' series Wraith radiators for potential cost savings, based on a successful scheme for the 'B' series. | ||
| View original record | 640 To RHC. from Rm/Std. c. By. c. Da. Rm/Std.8/MH.18.7.38. STEAM ESCAPE PIPE - WRAITH RADIATOR. Referring to Rm/Std.6/MH.18.7.38, we think that since the scheme recommended by us for the steam escape… | ||
| 03-page118 | Modification of a radiator matrix unit and the fitting of new mounting blocks. | ||
| View original record | 640 To HPS. from Rm/Std. c.c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Std.6/MH.20.7.38. We have removed the radiator matrix unit from 26.G.VI car in the Garage, and are handing it to the radiator shop. Will you please instruct… | ||
| 03-page119 | Requesting the production of two sets of steam valve parts for testing on Wraith experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. 640 Rm/Std.1/MH.11.8.38. Will you please produce as soon as possible, two sets of steam valve parts instructed in By/CS.1/EH.10.8.38, for test on two of our Wraith… | ||
| 03-page120 | The elimination of baffles from the Wraith III radiator to achieve a time saving. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Std. from RHC/SS. RHC/SS.1/LS.12.8.38. [Handwritten note: STD Holm Thuyson] WRAITH III. RADIATOR - STEAM ESCAPE PIPE. Referring to Rm/Std.8/MH.18.7.38, we are agreeable to the EW.1170 Baffles being… | ||
| 03-page121 | The modification of the Wraith radiator top tank inlet nozzle and the omission of baffle EW.1170 for cost saving. | ||
| View original record | 8 640. To By/NS. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Rm/Std.6/MH.12.8.38. WRAITH RADIATOR TOP TANK - MODIFIED INLET NOZZLE AND OMISSION OF BAFFLE TO EW.1170 Referring to Rm/Std.8/MH.18.7.38, production confirm that… | ||
| 03-page122 | Minor alterations to the ventilating scheme for the 28.G.VI car. | ||
| View original record | γ 640 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.5/MH.12.8.38. There are required a few minor alterations to the ventilating scheme on 28.G.VI car. Will you please make these to Rm/Std's verbal instructions. Rm/Std. | ||
| 03-page123 | Issues and proposed alterations for the Wraith Radiator Steam Valve on 'B' series cars and onward. | ||
| View original record | 640 To By. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Rm/Std.2/MH.14.11.38. WRAITH RADIATOR - STEAM VALVE - 'B' SERIES AND ONWARD. Wraith 'B' series cars and onwards are fitted with a steam valve to PD.216 and after… | ||
| 03-page124 | Modifications to a chassis by removing a plug, spring, and ball. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.2/MH.14.11.38. The above modifications can be made at any time prior to the chassis leaving the works, or even afterwards, since it is only necessary to unscrew plug KB.1063, to remove same… | ||
| 03-page125 | Material choice and procurement of steam valve balls for the Wraith radiator. | ||
| View original record | 640 also 1280 To By. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Rm/Std.6/MH.22.11.38. WRAITH RADIATOR - STEAM VALVE. Referring to memo Rm/Std.2/MH.14.11.38, we have now been in touch with the manufacturers of steel and… | ||
| 03-page126 | Note regarding a scheme for the Wraith radiator. | ||
| View original record | 640 By/Ald Rm/FJH/MH 11 2 39 Re scheme for Wraith radiator file 10HH | ||
| 03-page127 | Request to detail a set of fixed radiator shutters for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | 640 To By/Ald. from Rm/Ed. c. Rm/ABR. Rm/Ed.1/MH.17.4.39. WRAITH RADIATOR SHUTTERS. Will you please detail a set of fixed radiator shutters for Wraith. These should be contoured to provide good air… | ||
| 03-page128 | Radiator mounting data and dimensions for the Rippletto, Bentley 6, and Cresta models. | ||
| View original record | Nº 640 Radiators General 6th September 1940. RADIATOR MOUNTING DATA. Transmission Angle = 1° - 32'- 58" or 1 in 36.9696. This line of transmission is 1.375 above level top of frame at back of dash… | ||