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Proposing a modification to the Bentley 111 radiator grille support and starting handle tunnel.1st Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0014
Letter from Serck Radiators Limited acknowledging an enquiry for radiator matrices and advising of a delay.8th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0015
Quotation from Gallay Ltd. for the supply of tinned copper gilled radiator blocks.9th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0016
Quotation from Serck Radiators Limited for three types of radiator centres.10th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0017
Letter to Serck Radiators Ltd. regarding unfavourable price quotations for a radiator centre and arranging a meeting.14th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0018
Letter to Messrs. Gallay Ltd. declining a quotation for a matrix due to the price being too high.14th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0019
Letter from Gallay Ltd. discussing their patented radiator matrix, offering samples for comparison, and mentioning government recommendations.15th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0020
From Gallay Ltd. detailing the special features of their non-erodible radiator core, patent number 398,110.17th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0021
Alternative radiator grille constructions for the Bentley III following criticisms.17th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0022
Requesting a decision on the most economical and practical dummy shutter mounting scheme for the B.III Radiator.4th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0023
Preferred scheme for a dummy shutter mounting for the B.III radiator.6th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0024
Prints of documents PD.78 and PD.79 for criticism.6th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0025
Letter from Gallay Ltd. following up on a quotation and enquiry for Radiator Matrices.6th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0026
Blueprints for the Bentley 111 Radiator's modified grill fixing and requesting instructions.11th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0027
Requesting the procurement of a Bentley III radiator, to be modified by John Marston Ltd. and fitted to the first B.III chassis.11th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0028
Urgent need for details on the shutter mounting for the Bentley III radiator.11th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0029
Standardization of the top baffle for the Wraith & B.III radiator top tanks.12th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0030
Correcting transposed scheme numbers regarding dummy radiator shutters for the Bentley III.13th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0031
Letter to Gallay Ltd. declining to test their matrix product due to inferior performance and excessive price.20th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0032
Letter from Gallay Ltd. regarding the superiority of their radiator block and offering a sample.21th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0033
Letter from Gallay Ltd. to Mr. C. S. Steadman quoting reduced prices for blocks for specific quantities.21th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0034
Letter from Gallay Ltd. announcing the opening of new works and promoting their automotive and aviation components.1st Mar 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0035
Requesting an official order for work completed on a Bentley III bottom tank and matrix by a third-party.21th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0036
Notification of new blueprints for a modified top baffle and altered top tank for the Bentley III Chassis radiator.22th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0037
Cost-saving change to the riveting method for the B.III radiator steam valve.27th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0038
Quotation letter from Gallay Ltd. concerning various types of radiator blocks.31th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0039
Letter to Messrs Gallay Ltd. inviting them to submit quotations for alternative radiator cores.1st Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0040
The design and assembly of Wraith & B.III radiator matrix units.2nd Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0041
Quotation from Gallay Ltd. for five alternative types of radiator cores for drawing No. EB. 3513.4th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0042
Scheme for fixing the radiator stay on the first experimental Bentley 111 car.7th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0043
Instructing on the standardization of radiator parts for the B.III model to align with the Wraith model.8th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0044
Request for cost figures for B.III Radiator parts for comparison with outside firms.8th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0045
Parts list and factory cost breakdown for a shell and shutter assembly.8th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0046
Letter to Gallay Ltd. regarding quotations and the testing of various core samples with specific drawing references.9th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0047
Manufacturing fault with the B.III radiator's dummy shutter set, detailing incorrect vane positioning causing inadequate cooling.9th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0048
Letter from Gallay Ltd. to Rolls Royce Ltd. concerning different types of radiator blocks.11th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0049
Part updates for the Bentley III Chassis water connections and radiator fittings.16th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0050
Cost breakdown and recommendation for Wraith and B.III radiator bottom tanks and matrix units.23th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0051
Revisions to the front engine mounting and bottom water connection for the Bentley 111.28th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0052
Letter from Gallay Ltd. regarding undipped samples of radiator blocks and their construction.28th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0053
From Gallay Ltd. detailing the features of their non-erodible radiator core, patent number 398,110.28th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0054
Diagrams illustrating a Gallay 1934 type non-erodible radiator core, showing front, plan, and side views.2nd Mar 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0055
Letter to a supplier regarding the performance of their matrix block samples and an offer to test an improved version.2nd Mar 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0056
Preliminary cooling tests for the 7.B.V. car, comparing matrix sizes and performance against the B.III and B.50 models.29th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0057
Revision of the 'Standard of Cooling' based on hot weather tests and radiator matrix specifications.29th Mar 1930Box 99 \ 4  scan0058
Requesting an official order for a radiator matrix from Messrs. Serck Radiators Ltd.21th May 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0059
The procurement and modification of water hose connections for B.III and B.50 chassis.25th May 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0060
Despatch of a B.III radiator matrix unit to Messrs. Clayton Dewandre Ltd. for testing.15th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0061
Dispatch of a B.III radiator matrix unit for return to a supplier after testing.29th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0062
Standardisation and issues found with B.II and B.III dummy shutter sets.4th Jul 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0063
Modifications to drill jigs for a stiffener, associated costs, and instructions for production.4th Jul 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0064
Revised shell for the Bentley 3 radiator.8th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0065
Misaligned moulded rubber hose water connection on the 8.B.V. car.6th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0066
Issuance of new blueprints for water connections on Bentley III & 50 chassis.14th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0067
The dispatch of EB.3782 brackets to a supplier, Messrs Marstons, for the Bentley III Radiator.17th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0068
Instruction regarding a blueprint for altered radiator shutters on the Bentley II chassis.29th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0069
The durometer hardness required for radiator mounting blocks on B.III & B.50 models.1st Nov 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0070
Blueprints for Bentley V. engine undersheets.23th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0071
Comparing quotations for Bentley V radiators and analysing cost differences against the Jaguar radiator.29th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0072
The stabilised design of the Bentley 5 radiator, confirming no proposed modifications.29th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0073
Bonnet valance with a cross-reference to another file.13th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0074
Instruction to ensure that B.V. and B.50 bonnets are fitted according to a specific scheme.10th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0075
Instruction detailing the required length for headlamp support tubes for cars fitted with Paulin type helmet wings.16th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0076
Two required modifications to the B.V. Radiator before production release.19th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0077
The material specification for B.V. steering tubes for the first 50 chassis.23th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0078
Alteration note for a B.V. Radiator, detailing changes to the radiator shell.17th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0079
List of Parts (LOP) for the radiator and shutters on an experimental Bentley V model, detailing new and replaced components.18th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0080
Alteration notice continued for a Bentley V model, detailing part changes for the radiator, shutters, and bonnet.18th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0081
Alteration sheet detailing part changes for the Bentley V. (Expl.) model's radiator and shutters.18th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0082
Alteration note detailing the addition of holes to a Yoke and Carrier Brackets to facilitate fitting of a Radiator Conduit.17th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0083
Alteration to the Stiffening Bracket (EB.4180) replacing a shaped aperture with a round hole.17th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0084
Requesting submission of blueprints for a thermostatic relief valve design to the British Thermostat Company for criticism.17th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0085
The radiator and shutters for the B.V & B.50 chassis.23th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0086
The B.V & B.50 radiator.27th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0087
Request to post radiator parts to Messrs. J. Marston of Wolverhampton for a Bentley M K.V chassis.22th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0088
Hold request for radiator parts for the Bentley V. Chassis for 50 sets.29th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0089
Instruction to proceed with manufacturing lightened type radiator badges for Bentley.14th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0090
Confirming the dispatch of 4 prints for a RE.583 Bentley Radiator Matrix.18th Mar 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0091
Request to place an official order with Morris Motors for a Bentley V radiator angle unit.21th Mar 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0092
Letter to The Searle Radiator Co. Ltd. apologising for a delay in sending drawings for a Bentley V radiator.21th Mar 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0093
Amendments to the B.V. Radiator design, referencing drawing RE. 583/1.25th Apr 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0094
Follow-up letter to Morris Motors regarding the progress on an experimental Bentley V radiator matrix.26th Nov 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0095
Letter from Morris Motors Radiators Branch regarding a delay in completing the experimental Bentley V radiator matrix.2nd Dec 1940Box 99 \ 4  scan0096
The Bentley 111 propeller shaft and its centre bearing.13th Sep 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0097
Propeller shaft centre bearing for the Bentley 111, discussing modifications for a lowered frame.11th Nov 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0098
Design changes to the Propeller Shaft Centre Bearing for the Bentley 111 model.23th Nov 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0099
The propeller shaft crossmember and centre bearing for the Bentley 111.24th Nov 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0100
Confirming a design modification for the Bentley III propeller shaft to use a die-cast housing instead of pressings.2nd Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0101
The arrangement and manufacture of the Bentley 111 divided propeller shaft.2nd Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0102
Proposed alternative, more economical bearing housing for the Bentley III propeller shaft.13th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0103
Suggesting modifications to the propeller shaft centre bearing covers to address noise magnification.13th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0104
Suggesting replacing adjusting washers with packing plates for the Bentley III propeller shaft centre bearing assembly.15th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0105
Design alteration for the Bentley 111 propeller shaft centre bearing.18th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0106
Request to examine a failed spider from a Bentley III propellor shaft for hardness and depth of case.3rd Nov 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0107
Modifications to the B.111 chassis propeller shaft, including larger joints and couplings.5th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0108
Fitting 1350 type joints to B.V's and B.50's models and ordering the necessary parts.22th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 4  scan0109
Request for blueprints and parts for a Bentley V Chassis propeller shaft, to reduce vibration.27th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0110
Confirming a request to sketch a fully insulated propeller shaft centre bearing based on a General Motors patent.30th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0111
Parts list and blueprint request related to the Bentley V Chassis propeller shaft.1st Apr 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0112
Requesting an update on pieces needed for a Bentley Propellor Shaft, referencing drawing SCD.1277.6th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 4  scan0113


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