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Alteration details for a Bottom Plate, Top Tank, and Yoke, specifically regarding water inlet and bracket positions.10th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0030
New and modified blueprints for the Bentley 38 Chassis radiator and headlamp components.10th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0031
Scheme for the lengthened bonnet face plate and rest angle for the Bentley 38, chassis 11.B.5.14th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0032
The Rationalised Chassis Programme.17th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0033
Instructions regarding a scheme for the bonnet side fixings for a Bentley 38, chassis 11.B.5.20th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0034
Requirement for detailed designs of engine support brackets for a chassis.21th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0035
Instruction to have the wiring on a car mounted on the engine side of the dash.27th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0036
Modification scheme for the Side Spare Wheel Carrier on chassis 11.B.5.27th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0037
Instructions regarding modifications to the frame extension bracket for the Bentley 38 chassis front bumper.27th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0038
Request to post a pair of headlamp brackets to Marstons of Wolverhampton for a chassis radiator they are producing.28th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0039
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of new blueprints for bonnet plates for chassis 11.B.5.4th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0040
Requesting permission to transport an experimental Bentley chassis to Messrs. Park Ward.4th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0041
Short typed memo confirming a chassis is arriving by lorry today.5th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0042
Despatch of a chassis to Messrs. Park Wards for body fitting.6th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0043
Order for bonnet hinges for car models 11.B.V. and 12.B.V.17th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0044
Letter from the Experimental Dept. requesting two bonnet hinges from Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd.17th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0045
Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning headlamp sockets for chassis 11.B.5.19th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0046
Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the omission of defroster ducts on Chassis 11.B.5.24th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0047
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of bonnet parts marked 11.B.5.25th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0048
Confirmation letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the safe arrival of chassis parts.27th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0049
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming a telegram regarding missing bonnet springs for chassis No. 11.B.5.2nd May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0050
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for a Front Apron and an updated list of chassis drawings.2nd May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0051
Post Office Telegram requesting the immediate dispatch of bonnet springs from Park Ward.12th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0052
Request for permission to use a transport lorry to collect a Bentley body from Messrs. Park Ward.5th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0053
File card regarding Bentley V. rear axle ratios.5th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0054
Order for a pair of front road springs for a specific chassis.8th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0055
Letter from the Experimental Department regarding the return of replaced ash trays.15th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of replacement 'Ace' type ashtrays for chassis No.11.B.V.16th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0057
Return of two ash trays to be replaced with new ones painted to match the leather.15th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0058
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting the despatch of a speedometer for chassis 11.B.5 to Derby.15th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0059
Letter from the Experimental Department to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a gallon of paint for car body No.302.17th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0060
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the return of replaced ashtrays for chassis 11.B.5.17th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0061
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of light grey cellulose for Body No. B.302.18th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0062
Standardising a ¾° castor angle for B.V. steering and preparing necessary yokes for various chassis.23th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0063
Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the despatch of cellulose paint for a Bentley chassis.24th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0064
Requesting an order for a Bentley V chassis frame and pan, listing required part numbers.27th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0065
Note concerning 'lightened levers', with a cross-reference to another file.27th May 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0066
Instructing the fitting of a rear joint to a chassis's side steering tube.7th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0067
Requesting a strengthened front engine mounting be prepared for car 11.B.5 following a failure of the current type.8th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0068
Instruction to modify the rear brakes by replacing steadies on the dust covers with bent brackets from the carrier plates.8th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0069
Requesting a Bentley radiator badge be enamelled red, then returned for chromium plating before being fitted to a car.16th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0070
Note regarding experimental cowling weights.27th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0071
Weekend mileage and vehicle condition report for vehicle 11.B.V.1st Jun 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0072
Requesting modifications to a car's transmission system while at the fitting shop.4th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0073
Requesting brake modifications and other checks on car 11.B.V.4th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0074
Instructions for fitting and making experimental exhaust systems for a Bentley 11.B.V. C.I. 80 Engine to reduce B.HP loss.17th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0075
Log book entry detailing a road test and issues with car model 11.B.V.17th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0076
Dented front frame pan caused by jacking without a jacking pad.21th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0077
Outlining the required specifications for modifications to three experimental cars.5th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 1  scan0078
Instruction to fit a rubber mounted centre prop shaft joint to a Bentley 11.B.V. and check the shaft for balance.6th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0079
Reference note concerning a chassis fitted with a B.80 engine, directing to another file.8th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0080
Troubleshooting a pronounced propeller shaft period on an 11.B.V. Bentley Car.11th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0081
Request to fit new linings to the rear brakes of vehicle 11.B.V.12th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0082
Faults on car model 11 B.V., including starting, wind noise, speedometer, and engine issues.27th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0083
Test report detailing performance issues with a vehicle's gearbox, steering, throttle, and smoothness.27th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0084
Work order detailing modifications and checks for the 11-B-V Car B.80 No.3 Unit.28th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0085
List of instructions for vehicle modifications, including removing the instrument board and measuring cylinder bores.28th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0086
Instructions for modifications to a car, including fitting machined pulleys and new bonnet side plates.29th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0087
To fit water pump S.C.D.1398 to car 11.B.V.3rd Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0088
Request for a rough drawing of stiffening strips for bonnet side plates on car .11.B.V.5th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0089
Work to be carried out on Bentley Car 11-B-Y.11th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0090
Requesting the relining of rear brakes while testers change the induction system.22th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0091
Staff re-arrangements for juniors in the Experimental Department.30th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0092
Performance and petrol consumption test report on a Bentley 11 B.V. car comparing different carburettor setups.30th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0093
Comparison of fuel consumption figures for Stromberg versus 3 S.U. carburettors, with detailed test conditions.14th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0094
Performance and petrol consumption tests comparing a Duplex Stromberg carburettor with three S.U. carburettors on a Bentley 11.B.V. car.14th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0095
Comparison of fuel consumption figures for Stromberg and 3 S.U. carburetors, along with vehicle test specifications.14th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0096
Design features, materials, and challenges for the Comet Rear Axle.14th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0097
Technical memorandum detailing the design considerations for the Comet Rear Axle, PL.336.14th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0098
List of six main complaints about car 9.B.V.24th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0099
Feedback and observations on the performance of car 12.B.V.29th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 1  scan0100
Specifications for a B.III rear axle.7th Jul 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0101
Modifications and specifications for the Bentley III rear axle.7th Jul 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0102
Modifications and suggestions for an axle shaft, axle tube flanges, and spring seat assembly.7th Jul 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0103
B.III half-shaft failures on the Bentley, proposing an increase in spline diameter and a new wheel driver design.5th Aug 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0104
Requesting a change in the rear axle ratio for the Bentley III due to the use of an overdrive gearbox.30th Sep 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0105
Modifications to the Rear Axle and Hubs for the Bentley 111 Chassis, including stiffened axle shafts.1st Oct 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0106
Notification of modifications to the axle shafts and rear wheel driver for the Bentley 11.A chassis.1st Oct 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0107
Need for a better bearing for the Bentley 111 rear axle pinion.8th Oct 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0108
Order for rear axle hypoid bevel gears for the Bentley III Chassis from Gleason Works.18th Oct 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0109
Damage to the Bentley III rear axle casing, suggesting a ribbed replacement.4th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0110
Suggestion to increase the load capacity of the nose bearing for the Bentley 111 rear axle.8th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0111
Letter regarding the production and specification changes for Bentley III Chassis rear axle hypoid bevel gears.22th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0112
Letter from Gleason Works regarding order 50322, detailing manufacturing tolerances, pricing, and delivery for gears.10th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0113
Blueprint for a Hypoid Gear with manufacturing specifications.1st Nov 1934Box 98 \ 1  scan0114
Technical drawing for a hypoid pinion.3rd Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0115
Methods for quieting over-run noise on Bentley axles at 40 MPH.23th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0116
Communication about a failed alteration request for Bentley III Chassis rear axle hypoid bevel gears from Gleason Works.27th Nov 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0117
Requesting the assembly of a Bentley III back axle deflection rig for testing.20th Dec 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0118
Notification of updated blueprints and gear ratios for the Servo and Speedometer Drives on the Bentley 111 Chassis.15th Dec 1937Box 98 \ 1  scan0119
Design details and manufacturing capabilities of Barber Colman Taper Splines.4th Mar 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0120
Drawing PD.141 for the Bentley 111 rear axle, hubs, and brakes.5th Apr 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0121
The preference for semi-floating axles over fully floating axles for car models B.III and B.50.9th Jun 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0122
Clarifying the production status and plans for floating and semi-floating axles for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models.10th Jun 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0123
Preliminary report on a semi-floating axle for the Bentley III, detailing design proposals and dynamometer test results.19th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0124
Inspection report detailing axle component failures and proposed solutions including new bearing trials.19th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0125
Temporary scheme for the rear axle of a Bentley 111 chassis, intended for use in France.25th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0126
Surface failure of gear teeth on a semi-floating axle and requesting hardness testing.10th Sep 1908Box 98 \ 1  scan0127
Analysing the effect of increasing the rear axle hypoid on the coachwork of models B.III, B.50, and Wraith 80.15th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0128
General remarks comparing the benefits of an intermediate propeller shaft bearing to a hypoid axle.15th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 1  scan0129


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