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Experimental scheme for fitting Cadillac type rubbers to the Wraith III yoke piece lower bearing for front suspension flexibility.12th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page051
Request for a covering order for 4 main plates for springs, previously ordered by telephone.12th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page052
Experimental job for the front anchorage of the rear spring on the Wraith III.12th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page053
Design improvements for the Wraith III front suspension, including the use of rubber mountings and Silentbloc bushes.14th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page054
Page discussing transverse shivering at the rear of the frame, and tyre noises.14th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page055
Letter to T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. regarding the use of Silentbloc bushes for independent front wheel suspension.14th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page056
Letter from a supplier regarding the failure and examination of laminated springs.15th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page057
Continuation sheet of a letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd regarding a bumper test failure on springs.15th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page058
The Wraith III front suspension and frame, detailing the introduction of a new cross member.15th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page059
Design modification for the Wraith III front suspension bump buffers, detailing the use of hexagon headed bolts.19th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page060
Particulars of a top leaf for replacing a broken one on Woodhead springs.21th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page061
Suggested modifications to the spring suspension system for the Wraith model.21th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page062
List of suggestions and answers regarding design modifications for various components.21th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page063
Discussion document on potential design and manufacturing alterations for components GW.740 and GW.847.21th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page064
Modifications to the Bell Crank Lever on the Yoke Piece for the Wraith III front suspension.21th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page065
Order of various road springs from Firths.1st May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page066
Request to investigate an issue with front suspension top triangular levers contacting the outer aluminium spring housing.4th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page067
Internal request to order 12 silent-bloc bushes with part number E.2134.4th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page068
Covering order for 2 pairs of springs for Messrs Jonas Woodhead.5th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page069
Letter to a supplier regarding the poor quality of spring eyes and ordering further parts.5th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page070
Requested modifications for the Wraith model's suspension and damper systems.6th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page071
Trouble with Wraith rear spring rubber bushes and requesting replacements with specific diameters.11th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page072
The abandoned application of a Wraith III independent front suspension to a Bentley III.22th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page073
Proposed lightening modification for the Wraith Chassis front suspension housing and the suitability of materials.24th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page074
Investigation into criticisms of the Wraith III rear damper suspension.26th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page075
Insufficient clearance for a bolt located between the road spring and the damper arm.26th May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page076
Suggestions concerning the construction of the pan of the front suspension for the Wraith III.1st Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page077
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the price for 12 Rubber Bushes.1st May 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page078
Payment for two invoices for Rubber Bushes from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.1st Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page079
Letter to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a pricing discrepancy for rubber bushes.3rd Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page080
Fitting of 1100 lbs Firth's rear springs to car 26-G-IV.3rd Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page081
Invoices received from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for F.W.1055 Rubber Bushes.4th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page082
Modifications to the Wraith III rear roll rod and shock absorber to resolve a fouling issue with the jack.5th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page083
Letter from a supplier regarding a pricing query on an order for rubber bushes.7th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page084
The issue of a covering order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. for 52 rubbers.9th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page085
Modifications to the Wraith III front suspension, including a simplified bracing scheme and damper fitting.7th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page086
And a sketch detailing dimensional changes and assembly instructions for a hub component.11th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page087
Modifications to the Wraith front suspension, including replacing bearings and seals.11th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page088
Confirming the type of springs to be fitted on a Wraith for a 15,000 miles test.12th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page089
Use of Woodhead and Firth's rear road springs for the Wraith model.14th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page090
Spring eye bushes and a faulty top plate to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd.17th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page091
Fitting and swapping rear road springs between vehicles 26.G.VI and 27.G.VI.17th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page092
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons awaiting confirmation to manufacture four leaves following a conversation with Mr. Leslie.24th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page093
The inadequacy of the Wraith III front suspension rebound buffer and proposals for a solution.24th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page094
Letter of complaint to a supplier regarding faulty spring components and undrilled oil holes.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page095
The pricing, design alterations, and testing of Woodhead road springs for the Wraith model.26th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page096
Unreliability and cost of Woodhead springs, leading to a decision to co-operate with supplier Firths.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page097
Laboratory photograph showing a cross-section of a machined metal component, possibly a connecting rod big-end.28th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page098
Letter from a supplier regarding the manufacture and replacement of back plates for springs.28th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page099
Covering order be sent to Messrs. Woodhead & Sons Ltd. for 4 top plates.29th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page100
Modifications to the Phantom III suspension and brakes for car 35-EX.5th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page101
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. discussing the modification of four back plates, detailing a change from welding to drilling.8th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page102
Dampers for a specific Bentley.10th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page103
Letter from the Experimental Department to T.Firth & John Brown Ltd. confirming a requirement for 5 pairs of springs.10th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page104
Letter from a supplier discussing the progress and dispatch of four back plates.13th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page105
Letter to Messrs Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the supply of experimental springs and temporary centre bolts.15th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page106
Letter to a supplier acknowledging the receipt of new top plates and providing initial positive feedback.15th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page107
Letter to a supplier regarding the quotation and manufacture of road springs.3rd Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page108
Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd acknowledging a request for a quotation for springs.4th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page109
Covering order for coil springs from the English Steel Corporation Ltd.5th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page110
Continual drips from the N.S.R. spring shackle and the replacement of specific bijur feeds.5th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page111
Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. requesting replacement springs.5th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page112
Letter from English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming a spring replacement order.7th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page113
Secret memo regarding machining issues with Wraith III front suspension cast steel main lever housings.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page114
Drawing illustrating defects in a cast metal component, showing a blow-hole and insufficient metal on a boss.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page115
Cross-sectional drawing of a component with a thickness callout.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page116
Photograph showing the general condition of cast steel main lever housings after final machining.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page117
Photograph showing blowholes on the internal diameter of cast steel main lever housings.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page118
Cast steel main lever housing that failed machining due to flange issues and blowholes.13th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page119
Photograph showing blowholes in the bottom face of two cast steel main lever housings.15th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page120
Cover letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd. enclosing Drawing No. 210.15th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page121
Letter from a supplier regarding the cost of simplified design rear springs.31th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page122
Request to fit vent plugs to the front suspension for car LeC 5699.3rd Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page123
Scheme outlining modifications to the Rear Spring Pad and Suspension Bracket for the Wraith III.8th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page124
Cost and performance of different rear road springs for the Wraith model.11th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page125
Blueprints for a modified Yoke Piece for the Wraith front suspension.17th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page126
Blueprints for a modified Wraith front suspension yoke piece.17th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page127
Scheme for the Wraith III rear springs using threaded shackles and 'Duprene' washers.21th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page128
Requesting to replace the front suspension breather with a vent plug on the Wraith model.28th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page129
Instruction to fit new front suspension springs G.W.1716/7 to car 25-G-VI.29th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page130
Requesting to fit a Rubber Lower Yoke Bearing to car 24-G-VI.29th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page131
Change to 4-bolt fixings for front suspension main lever housings on the first 6 production Wraith chassis.12th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page132
Changing the supplier for Wraith rear road springs from Firths to Woodheads for six production chassis.4th Nov 1938Box 9 \ 5  05-page133
Letter to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. ordering 6 pairs of springs and requesting a quotation for a larger quantity.4th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page134
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons regarding an order for six pairs of laminated springs and arranging a follow-up meeting.5th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page135
Request to adjust the rear road spring shackles by adding washers to reduce side clearance.8th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page136
Improvements to the Wraith model's front suspension and steering.9th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page137
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss rear springs.23th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page138
Wraith rear road springs, comparing suppliers Firths and Woodheads, and outlining new specifications.24th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page139
Data table of spring deflections for chassis types 24.G.VI. and 27.G.VI., with data from prior to November 1937.1st Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page140
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd. regarding a recent visit and the supply of laminated springs.1st Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page141
Testing methods for unground spring plates to address decarburization.9th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page142
Letter from a supplier confirming a telephone conversation regarding the supply of laminated springs.11th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page143
Telegram received by telephone regarding the movement of two chassis from Leeds to Derby.21th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page144
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd. confirming the wired dispatch details for two springs.21th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page145
Increased loads on the rubber links of the Oldsmobile front roll rod for the Wraith model.22th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page146
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. confirming the despatch of two springs without bushes.22th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page147
Visit to the spring manufacturer Jonas Woodhead, covering their output and manufacturing processes.22th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page148
Page discussing the performance of ground and cadmium plated springs compared to black-bar type springs.23th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page149
Letter from supplier Jonas Woodhead & Sons, Ltd. regarding an order for rear springs, confirming a drawing change and awaiting further details.23th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 5  05-page150


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