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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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Instruction to block up all holes in the brake drum plates of Bentley cars fitted with water excluders.8th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0316
Responding to a query about brake judders, confirming no cases have occurred.28th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0317
Request to manufacture an equaliser lever from an attached sketch for a customer's car.11th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0318
Calculations and proposals for brake lever ratios for the Girling System on a 3-B-IV model.11th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0319
Recommendations for foot brake and hand brake connections.11th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0320
Order for 30 ft. of inner and outer Bowden cable.12th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0321
Letter to The Bowden Brake Co. Ltd. concerning the efficiency of their supplied cables.13th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0322
Requesting the fitting of two Girling axles and brakes to model 3-B-IV.14th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0323
Requesting the manufacture of a pair of water excluders for testing purposes on a car.15th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0324
Request for a jig for Water Excluders to be made from drawing Ex.17938 for testing purposes.15th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0325
Development and fitting of water excluders to address brake judder and inefficiency complaints.18th May 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0326
Notes on the assembly and fitting of brake drum components, including flanges, excluders and seals.18th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0327
Gap in the water excluders that allows water to enter a drum, requesting the gap be closed.19th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0328
Request to make three sets of water excluders for the rear drums of a Bentley car.20th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0329
Instructions for modifying the rear footbrake of a Bentley 1-B-IV to measure brake drum temperature.20th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0330
Request to issue a scheme for future 12' Bentley brake drums incorporating water excluders.30th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0331
Design specifications for Water Excluders.30th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0332
Layout and development of Girling Brakes on model 3-B-IV.30th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0333
Schematic for the adaption of a Bentley 3B IV to Girling brakes on the rear axle.27th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0334
Scheme for the adaption of Bentley 3 B IV to Girling brakes on the front axle.27th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0335
Fitting anti-squeak weights to Bentley brake shoes to resolve a squealing issue.8th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0336
New sketches and modifications to Light Section 14' Brake Drums.8th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0337
To G.W. Hancock regarding water excluders for Bentley rear brakes.9th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0338
Results of tests on water excluders for Bentley rear brakes.9th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0339
Requesting a set of brake shoes with anti-squeak dampers for Fedden's car.10th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0340
Letter to Messrs. Desmo Ltd. postponing further tests on supplied Brake Adjuster Covers.11th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0341
Letter from Desmo Limited regarding the topic of Brake Adjuster Covers being put in abeyance.12th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0342
Requesting a set of needle and ball bearings to test and improve the Bentley brake system.13th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0343
The payment for a Desmo invoice for tools related to Bentley Brake Covers.15th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0344
Standardisation of parts for water excluders to prevent brake inefficiency.13th Apr 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0345
Estimated cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment for a modification to fit water excluders to A, B & C series chassis.22th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0346
Modifications to the water excluder for a Bentley front axle.1st May 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0347
Depot sheet regarding an increase in front shock damper loads and the necessary chassis modifications for 'B' series cars.24th May 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0348
Request to manufacture and weld 16 steel vanes to a Bentley rear brake drum for cooling purposes.7th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0349
Request for brake levers for Bentley model 1-B-IV for servo experiments.19th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0350
Secret memorandum discussing the brake leverages for the Spectre model, referencing diagram N.Sch.4545.24th Jun 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0351
Improving brake toggle shaft efficiency by fitting needle roller bearings.10th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0352
Brake system improvements by fitting needle roller bearings to the brake toggle shaft to reduce brake fade.10th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0353
Graph comparing the efficiencies of different brake toggle shaft and cam systems under varying loads.18th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0354
Cooling issues with Bentley rear brakes and requesting the manufacture of a new composite brake drum.18th Jul 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0355
Modification to Bentley front brake drums to integrate water excluders.19th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0356
Scheme for utilising spare end plates for 14 inch light section Bentley drums.29th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0357
The supply of 14' brake drums and a modified steering lever.20th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0358
Correcting a design mistake regarding venting holes on brake drums for car 6-B-IV.23th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0359
New drawing for a Bentley Brake Drum with Helical Ribs.26th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0360
Revisions to Bentley rear brakes, specifically the brake drum and steel hand brake shoe.7th Oct 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0361
Instructions for manufacturing a pair of Bentley rear composite brake drums in two different ways.17th Oct 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0362
The manufacturing specifications for two types of experimental Bentley rear composite brake drums.21th Oct 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0363
Requesting a pair of Bentley hubs and specifying N.M.C. steel for liners.21th Oct 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0364
Request for the manufacture of two Bentley aluminium composite brake drums with specific liners and fittings.5th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0365
Order for undrilled Bentley rear footbrake linings from Ferodo's.11th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0366
'Perfect' oil seal for a Bentley & 20/25 brake countershaft.22th Nov 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0367
Rivet failures on Phantom III & Bentley steel brake shoes and the proposed solution.11th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0368
Issues with steel brake shoes and the experimental use of a new zinc-bonded material.12th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0369
Examination and planned testing of unfinished Bentley Brake Drums.17th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0370
Production, materials, and fitting of Bentley Steel Brake Shoes.18th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0371
Manufacturing progress and challenges of Bentley composite brake drums.30th Dec 1935Box 84 \ 2  scan0372
Letter to Park Ward & Sons Ltd. discussing faults with an all-steel body on a Bentley chassis after a 16,000-mile test.3rd Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0001
Letter regarding an issue with dust entering the body of car B-56-BN.4th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0002
Faults discovered during a 30,000-mile test of an all-steel Bentley body built by Park Wards.4th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0003
Defects found in a car's coachwork, wings, and luggage boot after a 10,000-mile test in France, with suggested improvements.3rd Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0004
Issues with heat from the silencer, upholstery, seats, windscreen, and doors.3rd Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0005
The spare wheel mounting working loose and a proposed solution.3rd Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0006
To F. Dodd regarding production improvements and ongoing issues with the all-steel Bentley body by Park Ward, following troubles on experimental car B.56.BN.6th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0007
Coachwork improvements for the luggage boot, heat shielding from the silencer, upholstery, and seats, referencing chassis B.56.BN.6th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0008
Report page detailing issues and solutions for the windscreen, doors, and spare wheel mounting.9th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0009
Inspection report on an All-Steel Bentley Body, detailing issues and proposed modernisations.9th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0010
Door modernization by Park Ward, spare wheel mounting, and a battery safety concern.9th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0011
Instructions for Park Wards to remove the body from experimental car B.56.BN and despatch the chassis.9th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0012
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing required modifications to an experimental car's coachwork.9th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0013
Letter requesting an estimate for modernizing and repairing vehicle bodywork and fittings.10th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0014
Dust ingress in the luggage compartment of car B-56-BN.10th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0015
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a despatched chassis and subsequent coachwork adjustments.10th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0016
Entry points of dust into the luggage compartment of model B.56.BN.13th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0017
Performance and characteristics of different Bentley coachwork bodies, including an experimental all-steel model.30th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0018
Visit report detailing the progress of coachbuilding work on several chassis at Park Wards.7th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0019
Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming a visit and promising particulars for Bentley and Phantom III bodies.14th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0020
Points on coachwork for Bentley and Phantom III models following a visit from Mr. Ward.14th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0021
Proposed modifications and investigations into vehicle bodywork for various models.14th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0022
Page discussing modifications to the battery cross member and squab plate and the consequential effects on the car body.15th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0023
Arrangements for coach-builders to inspect a Van Vooren pillarless Saloon body.15th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0024
Inspection report on the Vanvooren body fitted to chassis B-23-AE, noting its door clearances and arranging for further inspection by other coachbuilders.16th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0025
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding modifications for an experimental all-steel Saloon Bentley, enclosing prints and specifications.17th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0026
Specification for the coachwork of an All-steel Close-Coupled Saloon Bentley.17th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0027
Specifications for car body components including wings, doors, and seating.17th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0028
Specification sheet detailing various car body features and components.17th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0029
Specification sheet detailing the interior and exterior fittings for a vehicle body.17th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0030
Page 5 of a specification document, noting further instructions for the body will be issued separately.12th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0031
Cutaway drawing of a car's rear luggage compartment frame, noting areas of potential dust ingress.12th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0032
Logistics for displaying the Van Vooren body on chassis B.23-AE to coach-builders.22th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0033
The arrangement and acceleration of a Vanvooren body for chassis B-23-AE.28th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0034
Visit to coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. regarding bodywork on an All Steel Bentley and an Enclosed Limousine.28th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0035
Complaint letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding water leaks in a steel-bodied Bentley.30th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0036
Typed letter discussing potential improvements to a steel body and demonstrating leaks at high speed.30th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0037
Letter from a coachbuilder enclosing a full-size drawing for an experimental fitting on a chassis.30th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0038
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding a wooden template for an experimental Bentley bonnet.30th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0039
Arrangements with coachbuilder Park Ward for mounting a car body onto a chassis.31th Jul 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0040
Requesting the dispatch of a wooden template to Messrs. Park Ward, Willesden after inspection.6th Aug 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0041
Confirming the chassis will be sent to Park Wards for a body with an improved entrance.6th Aug 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0042
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a wooden template for a wide entrance Bentley.6th Aug 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0043


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