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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Weight analysis of proposed standardized Bentley Chassis parts for 1935.16th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0356
Arrangements for car testing at Weybridge, issues with engine mounting on a 20/25 model, and a report on noisy windscreen wipers.21th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0357
Two suggested treatments for Bentley coachwork, specifically comparing a steel versus a wooden crossmember.6th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0358
Specifying maximum body lengths for coachbuilders on Bentley and Phantom II chassis prints.11th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0359
Specifications for the maximum body length on a 25-HP Chassis Print.11th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0360
Decision against a hard and fast rule for body lengths, favouring case-by-case consideration and updating chassis prints for coachbuilders.14th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0361
List of body noises and defects found on a vehicle.2nd Mar 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0362
Breakdown of the weights of noise insulation materials fitted to a standard Bentley car.29th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0363
Request to replace the streamlined body on an experimental Bentley with a standard saloon body for testing.30th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0364
Experimental Weymann body on a Bentley chassis and attaching a related report.5th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0365
Visit to H.S. Mulliner to inspect a Weymann fabric body being built on a Bentley chassis.4th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0366
Semi-panelled car body construction using fabric, aluminium and steel.4th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0367
Blueprint of a Weymann body by H.J. Mulliner for a Bentley chassis, showing body mountings and pillar attachments.4th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0368
Steel construction, weight, and suitability of a 'Paris Trials Car'.6th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0369
Weight discrepancies for chassis B-1-CW compared to standard 'C' series Saloon models.6th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0370
Use of a Duralumin U section instead of wood packing on a chassis for Park Wards.15th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0371
Request to return one wooden trestle to Messrs. Park Ward via a Leyland Lorry.15th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0372
Development and inspection of an all-steel body for Bentley vehicles at Park Ward's.15th May 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0373
List of suggestions for improving car body construction and rigidity, including the use of steel and spot welding.15th May 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0374
Outlining the plan to build two modified chassis, fitting one with an all-steel body and supporting Park Ward's development.15th May 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0375
Requesting definite finishing instructions for an 'Experimental' Standard Saloon being built by Park Ward.22th May 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0376
Instructing Park Ward to proceed with green leather and head cloth for the Experimental Standard Saloon.23th May 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0377
Results and further testing of coachwork by French coachbuilders, noting material failures under Continental conditions.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0378
15,000-mile Bentley test, including a visit to France and observations on the standardised saloon coachwork.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0379
Report discussing bodywork fatigue on a trials car, comparing steel and aluminium panelling, and evaluating chassis performance.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0380
The failures of a Bentley saloon's coachwork, crankshaft, and bearings after the Paris Trials.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0381
Engine roughness solutions and a 15,000-mile test of stellited exhaust valves.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0382
Arranging for the frame and body of vehicle 5-B-IV to be sent to Park Wards for coachwork repairs.27th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0383
Fitting of a Van Vooren body onto an experimental Bentley chassis.3rd Jul 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0384
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding bodies for experimental Bentley chassis.3rd Jul 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0385
Specifying the desired exterior and interior colouring for a Van Vooren body.4th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0386
Allocation and bodywork for experimental chassis 6-B-IV and B-23-AE.5th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0387
Cover note attaching reports on the tests of Chassis No. B.130.AH with an experimental body.16th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0388
10,000-mile test report for an experimental body on a Bentley chassis B.130.AH.14th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0389
Issues with bodywork, squeaks, rattles, and various accessories on a vehicle.28th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0390
Test report on Chassis No. B.130.AH following a 2,000-mile test in Belgium.28th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0391
Rattles and loose components on a vehicle after road testing.9th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0392
Confirming a new arrangement for a lorry to collect an Experimental body from Messrs. Park Ward & Co.9th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0393
Park Ward All Steel Body and the desire to test its torsional rigidity.13th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0394
Production status of a Park Ward steel and aluminium body, with a handwritten note about weight savings.1st Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0395
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd proposing to fit Silent Bloc mountings to an experimental Bentley car.1st Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0396
Readiness of a Park Ward steel and aluminium body and requesting weight saving figures.5th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0397
Inquiring about the provision of a chassis for a Park Ward steel and aluminium body being tested.5th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0398
Reply concerning an experimental chassis with a drop head body and a potential replacement body for observation.6th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0399
Cancellation of a steel-aluminium bodied Bentley and arranging an expert to accompany the Spectre to Glasgow.13th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0400
The decision to stop construction of steel bodies with aluminium panels for the Bentley due to attachment issues.13th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0401
Halting the design work for a wider dashboard and bonnet for a Bentley chassis due to cost and programme changes.6th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0402
Broken Klaxon Wiper Drive Cable being sent for inspection.11th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0403
Returning an all-steel bodied Bentley to Park Ward for the body to be removed and chassis examined.12th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0404
Request for longer 30-inch windscreen wiper drive cables for a Vanvooren Bentley.13th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0405
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing the design and installation of a petrol filler on a Bentley body.17th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0406
Letter detailing the fitting procedure for a steel bezel and filler assembly on a car body.17th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0407
Comfort and dimensions of the seating position for a new Bentley model.30th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 1  scan0408
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing body modifications to improve ingress on an experimental Bentley car.17th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0409
Criticism regarding the accessibility of Bentley front seats compared to the Rover car.17th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0410
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co acknowledging a previous letter and promising a drawing with suggestions.20th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0411
Accessibility issues and potential improvements for Bentley front seats.21th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0412
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. about despatching materials for a B-56-BN body.30th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0413
Letter to Carpet Trades Ltd. regarding the testing of supplied felt and hessian materials.30th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0414
Owner feedback on the accessibility of front seats in a Bentley and proposed improvements.30th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0415
Suggestion to build a new body and chassis, and to sell an obsolete experimental Bentley car.30th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0416
Customer complaints and potential improvements for the Bentley model, including issues with seats, clutch, oil consumption, and brakes.4th Feb 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0417
Difficulty of explaining the absence of a feature found on cheaper competitor cars like the Hillman Minx.1st Feb 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0418
Trial and fitting of a special petrol filler for 'G' Series Bentley cars.6th Feb 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0419
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming overtime arrangements for project B-56-BN.10th Feb 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0420
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. listing parts intentionally omitted from experimental Bentley chassis B-56-BN.10th Feb 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0421
Technical memo discussing issues with sliding seats, clutch, oil consumption, and pinking/detonation.3rd Mar 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0422
Experimental brake development to reduce squeaking and increase consistency.5th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0423
Design for a Bentley body with improved room for access.6th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0424
Experimental Bentley body with improved ingress, dashboard modifications, and body construction options.7th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0425
Blueprint for a Close Coupled Saloon mounted on a 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis, focusing on brake and gear lever positions.29th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0426
Experimental body with improved ingress for Bentley driving seats and the chassis it should be built on.20th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0427
Use of experimental bodies on various Bentley chassis for testing purposes.24th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0428
Experimental body with improved ingress for Bentley driving seats and an updated back design.27th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0429
The modification of a dashboard for an experimental body with an improved entrance.1st May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0430
Cost and timeline for an experimental body with an improved entrance.2nd May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0431
10-week timeline for Park Ward & Co. to build an experimental all-metal body, noting labour supply difficulties.6th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0432
Visit to Park Ward & Co. to discuss coachwork for an Experimental Bentley and a Phantom III Limousine.25th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0433
Design modifications for steel bodies on the Phantom III and De Ville extensions on Bentley and 25 HP models.25th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0434
Chasing a delay on the experimental Bentley body design at coachbuilder Park Ward.26th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0435
Modifications to a drawing for an all-steel Bentley experimental body by Park Ward & Co.26th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0436
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a new set of Bentley front wings.27th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0437
Progress and construction of an experimental body for a Bentley vehicle.26th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0438
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding an experimental all-steel Bentley body drawing.29th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0439
Official order be placed with Messrs. Park Ward for a set of Steel Bentley Front Wings.30th May 1936Box 84 \ 1  scan0440
Bensport front brake cables and clearance for carburetter parts.16th Jun 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0001
Drawings and modifications for the Bensport front axle and brakes, intended for use on both Peregrine and Bensport models.16th Jul 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0002
Scheme 3501 for the Bensport rear brakes, including wheel type and ferodo riveting.20th Jul 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0003
Evaluation of the Bensport car's braking system, comparing it to a Peregrine and concluding a servo is necessary.1st Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0004
Decision to use Bensport direct-acting brakes over servo, hydraulic, or vacuum-assisted types.1st Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0005
Unsatisfactory performance of direct action brakes compared to vacuum servo brakes on various cars.4th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0006
Technical memorandum discussing the design and automatic adjustment of Bendsport brakes for a high-speed car.14th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0007
Braking systems, comparing the Lockheed system with a proposed freewheel servo and its potential installation.28th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0008
Modifications for 14-inch diameter Bensport brake drums.28th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0009
Advantages and modifications to the 14 inch front brake drums.29th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0010
Design and potential patenting of a hydraulic brake transmission system.1st Nov 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0011
Methods for returning oil from actuating cylinders to the master cylinder chamber using engine vacuum.2nd Nov 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0012
Design and installation of a Bensport hand brake lever.2nd Nov 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0013
Design and material choice for Bensport brake differentials.16th Nov 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0014
Brake system inadequacies and proposed upgrades for the Peregrine and Bensport models.19th Nov 1932Box 84 \ 2  scan0015


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