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Slight modification to the Wraith II Combined Body Bracket and Step Iron.16th Jun 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page013
The arrangement of body brackets and step irons for the Wraith II model.18th Jun 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page014
Cover note for drawings of floorboards and a dash bracket for the Wraith II model.2nd Jul 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page015
Design of the front frame extension, bumper mounting, and roll rod for the Wraith II.7th Jul 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page016
'Wraith II' front expansion box for a narrower frame, which cancels a previous document.30th Jun 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page017
Visit to Messrs. Rubery Owen in Dalston regarding the Wraith II frame development and general frame construction.2nd Oct 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page018
The construction of Riley and commercial vehicle frames, comparing welding and riveting techniques.2nd Oct 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page019
Progress and spot welding construction of the Wraith frame with supplier Rubery Owen.26th Oct 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page020
Design of the Wraith frame and the requirement for experimental versions before production costing.29th Oct 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page021
Design and fixing of the Wraith II battery box and its support.29th Oct 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page022
Letter to Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co., Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss the position of motor frames.5th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page023
List of points raised following a visit to supplier Messrs. Rubery-Owen in Darlaston.9th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page024
Letter to Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co. confirming an amendment to the Battery Crossmember drawing FW.192 to allow for a welded joint.10th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page025
Supplier visit to Rubery, Owen & Co. regarding queries on the Wraith frame production.10th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page026
Requesting an alteration to a drawing of a battery cross-member and for a copy to be sent to Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co.10th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page027
Visit to supplier Rubery, Owen & Co. to discuss the production of the Wraith frame.10th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page028
Design and production clarifications for the Wraith Frame.13th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page029
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd confirming a design change to a battery crossmember drawing.13th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page030
Increased cost and torsional rigidity of the new Wraith II frame.17th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page031
Cost comparison for the Wraith II and 25/30 HP chassis frames.17th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page032
Cost comparison (sheet 2) for frame components, concluding the Wraith frame is 5% more expensive than the 25/30 HP.27th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page033
Manufacturing and assembly of a chassis frame, including parts, materials, and drilling procedures.27th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page034
The progress of Wraith II frames and fittings following a supplier visit.27th Nov 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page035
Production delays and difficulties with the Wraith II frame.16th Dec 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page036
Verbal agreement confirming modifications to the Wraith II Rear Dumb Iron.17th Dec 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page037
Confirming an order for undrilled frames for the Wraith model to be drilled at Derby.21th Dec 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page038
Revised design of the rear spring aft shackle for the Wraith II to simplify production and reduce cost.23th Dec 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page039
Weight of the Wraith 1A frame received from Messrs. Rubery, Owen.31th Dec 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page040
The welded frame assembly for the Wraith II chassis and instructions for drilling holes.4th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page041
Proposed modification for the Wraith II Body Bracket & Step Iron attachment due to an assembly issue.11th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page042
Modifications and specifications for the Wraith II frame, including welding pitch and hole clearances.14th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page043
Proposal for 1.5' spacing on the Wraith II frame and queries for the supplier Rubery Owen.13th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page044
Letter from a supplier regarding the completion of the third experimental frame.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page045
Official covering order be sent to Messrs Rubery, Owen & Co.Ltd. for a frame.22th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page046
Letter to supplier Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. confirming details for manufacturing a third frame, FW.479.22th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page047
Visit from Rubery Owen regarding frame manufacturing issues for Wraith II and Bentley III models.22th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page048
Modifications to a Bentley frame and related communications.22th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page049
Arrangements with Rubery Owen for frames for the Experimental Department.22th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page050
Letter to a supplier regarding drawings for a motor frame with modified weld spacing.27th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page051
Letter from a supplier regarding receipt of drawings and a material delay for a frame order.30th Jan 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page052
Letter from supplier Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd confirming an arrangement to produce a third frame (FW.479) from thinner gauge material.1st Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page053
Cost comparison between the Wraith, Phantom III, and Phantom II frames, referencing a quote from Rubery Owen.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page054
Proposal for Rubery Owen to build six 'Wraith' 25/30 HP frames on a cost basis.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page055
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. providing a quotation for 'Wraith' and '25/30 HP' frames.16th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page056
Letter to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd regarding the 'Wraith' Frame and the building of six 25/30 HP frames.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page057
Welding and testing procedures for the Wraith II rear cross member.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page058
Welding and testing of the Wraith II rear cross member.17th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page059
Letter to a supplier regarding blueprint limits and frame construction.23th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page060
Letter to Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. cancelling a visit and sending amended blueprints.24th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page061
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter cancelling a visit and advising that mentioned blueprints have not yet arrived.26th Feb 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page062
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. confirming instructions for a fourth frame, discussing materials, drawings, and drilling arrangements.1st Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page063
Dimensional errors and discrepancies on the third frame of a Wraith II chassis.10th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page064
List of discrepancies and required corrections for frame components, holes, and assembly.10th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page065
Letter to a supplier detailing five specific design modifications for a motor frame.11th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page066
Inspection report detailing inaccuracies on the third Wraith motor frame supplied by Rubery, Owen Ltd.15th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page067
List of discrepancies and required corrections for frame components, plates, holes, and slots.16th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page068
Letter from supplier Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of blueprints and agreeing to modifications for a frame.16th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page069
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd regarding a report on the third Wraith Frame.19th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page070
Requesting an order be passed to Messrs Rubery, Owen for a complete set of Wraith frame pressings.25th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page071
Letter to Messrs Rubery, Owen Ltd. requesting undrilled Wraith frame pressings for distortion testing.25th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page072
Letter to Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. regarding the inspection procedure for the 4th Wraith frame.31th Mar 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page073
Letter regarding the delivery and inspection of the 4th Wraith Frame before final drilling.2nd Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page074
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd regarding a delay in completing a Raith Frame due to awaiting a battery box bracket.5th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page075
Dispatch of a Wraith III frame part, a Support Boss, to Messrs. Rubery Owen.6th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page076
Visit to Rubery Owen to discuss modifications and production details of the Wraith frame.9th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page077
Production status and manufacturing changes for various car frames, including collaborations with Rubery Owen.9th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page078
Letter to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. confirming specifications for experimental frames.10th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page079
Letter discussing the addition of stiffening ribs and a production timeline for frame components.10th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page080
Letter confirming an agreement to produce three sets of pressed side channels for an experimental frame, detailing materials, gauges and assembly.10th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page081
The addition of stiffening ribs to a frame and the production timeline for a complete frame.10th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page082
Letter to a supplier regarding the construction of an experimental frame.12th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page083
Letter to a supplier regarding blueprints and manufacturing details for an experimental frame.12th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page084
Letter to Rubery Owen & Co. with instructions for bolting and modifications to an experimental frame.14th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page085
Confirmation of a scheme for extra lightening and hand holes in the Wraith III Frame.15th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page086
Letter to supplier Rubery Owen & Co. regarding modifications and bolting particulars for an experimental frame.14th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page087
Benefits of bolting versus welding for the Wraith III frame cross members to prevent distortion.15th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page088
Addition of an aluminium block for the dash-bracket and frame bolting for an experimental frame sent to Rubery Owen.15th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page089
Letter to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. detailing the bolting specifications for an experimental frame.15th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page090
The dispatch of drawings for the Wraith III frame cross members.16th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page091
Letter to a supplier regarding design modifications for an experimental frame.24th Apr 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page092
Design and testing of a new 'I' section frame cross for the Wraith III.11th May 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page093
Test on the Wraith III box section frame to assess the effect of lightening holes on noise.22th May 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page094
Design and effectiveness of an additional crossmember for the Wraith frame.24th May 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page095
Proposal detailing experimental modifications to the Wraith III frame to increase transverse stiffness.3rd Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page096
Letter concerning the modification and cost of the male frame die for the Wraith III model.4th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page097
Wear on the Wraith III main lever housing and suggesting tighter limits for bolts or increased boss thickness.7th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page098
Comparison document on the torsional stiffness of the Wraith frame against Packard and Cadillac models.8th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page099
Agreement on modifications to the Wraith frame cross, including adding a hand hole and enlarging a hole for the pedal shaft bearing.14th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page100
Proposing cost-reduction modifications for the Wraith frame from Rubery Owens.10th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page101
Proposal to experimentally delete stiffener plates from the Wraith III frame to reduce cost and weight.11th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page102
Technical review of a proposal concerning vehicle frame modifications and potential risks.21th Jul 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page103
Confirming tests on a Wraith frame stiffener and Buick suspension, while also considering Packard suspension for a Bentley.21th Jul 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page104
Alteration memo regarding Wraith III frames & fittings, confirming that no change is recommended.23th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page105
Investigation into the use of odd gauge sizes for Wraith III frames and fittings.23th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page106
Covering letter for prints showing a proposal for a box shape crossmember on the Wraith III frame.24th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page107
Proposal for a box-shaped crossmember on the Wraith III frame, enclosing related prints.24th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page108
Request to fit a new propellor shaft to chassis 25-G-VI, replacing the existing Hardy Spicer shaft.30th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page109
Preference for a welded over a brazed design for the Wraith rear crossmember.2nd Jul 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page110
Chassis and body torsion test report for a Wraith Continental Touring Saloon.25th May 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page111
Torsion test results for a Wraith 25.6.VI chassis and Continental Touring Saloon body.25th May 1937Box 8 \ 10  10-page112


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