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Preliminary cooling tests and radiator matrix suitability for various car models.29th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0039
Recommendation to revise the 'Standard of Cooling' by changing radiator matrix specifications for models B.III and B.50.27th Sep 1930Box 112 \ 1  scan0040
Official order be placed with Messrs. Marstons for two B.50 radiator shells.29th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0041
Radiator matrix specifications and a related drawing for model 1-B-50.9th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0042
Radiator mounting for a Bentley 50.11th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0043
Particulars for the yoke and matrix support frame of the lower half of the B.50 radiator, referencing Chevrolet practice.11th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0044
Construction of the radiator shell and grille for model 1-B-50.11th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0045
New, trial cost-reduction method for attaching the wing tie bar to the Bentley 50 Radiator Yoke.13th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0046
New design for the Bentley 50 radiator, referencing drawing FD.151 and potential shimmy issues.13th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0047
The despatch of a B.50 radiator shell and grille to Messrs Park, Ward & Co. Ltd.21th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0048
The shape of a radiator filling plate, providing drawing PD.161 for clarification.21th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0049
List of blueprints for new parts for the Bentley 50 Chassis radiator, supplied to Marstons Limited.29th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0050
List of new blueprints and details for the Radiator & Fittings on the Bentley 50 Chassis, Section 5250.6th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0051
Note clarifying which parts are supplied by a third-party, Messrs. John Marston & Co. Ltd.6th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0052
Providing blueprints for a Bentley 50 Chassis water connection part.12th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0053
Filing note for the obsolete original design of the Bentley 50 Radiator.16th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0054
The procurement and modification of water hose connections for B.III and B.50 chassis.25th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0055
Non-usable radiator shell for the B.50 radiator, returned to the Experimental Department.13th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0056
Order of radiator mounting blocks from Firestone Ltd.24th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0057
Revised drawings and parts lists for the Bentley 50 Chassis radiator and shutters.5th Jul 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0058
Revised design for the Bentley 50 radiator shell, reverting to a previous top configuration.8th Sep 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0059
Specifying the required durometer hardness for radiator mounting blocks.1st Nov 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0060
Requesting a B.50 mock-up radiator and associated parts to be made for a sales mock-up car.15th Nov 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0061
The fitting scheme for B.V. and B.50 bonnets.16th Jan 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0062
Alteration notice detailing updated parts for headlamp, radiator, and shutter components on a Bentley 50 (Expl) model.27th Feb 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0063
Alteration sheet detailing part changes for the Bentley 50 (Expl) Radiator & Shutters, sheet 2.27th Feb 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0064
Alteration sheet detailing changes to washers, clips, pins, and packing for the Bentley 50 model's Radiator & Shutters.27th Feb 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0065
Secret memo discussing rear suspension rebound issues and proposed experiments for the Phoenix and Bentley III models.24th May 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0066
Camber and caster adjustments for the Packard type front suspension on Bentley III and Phoenix models.23th Jun 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0067
Page 2 of a memo discussing an investigation into a packing piece and a related manufacturing and inspection scheme.24th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0068
Investigation into using 50-inch rear road springs for the B.50 Family Saloon.24th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0069
Calculations for weight distribution and spring weights of a B.50 Family Saloon.24th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0070
Data table comparing specifications for rear road springs across various car models.7th Jan 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0071
Specifications and suitability of rear road springs for the Bentley 50.7th Jan 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0072
Analyzing the fatigue stress and safety factor of vehicle leaf springs.7th Jan 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0073
Table comparing the specifications of springs for various car models.30th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0074
Graph showing the relationship between stress range and mean stress for Silicon Manganese Spring Steel for 10,000,000 stress reversals.30th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0075
Design and specifications for the front springs of the Bentley 50 car.1st Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0076
Design and specifications for the front springs of the Bentley 50 car.2nd Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0077
Issuance of blueprints for Bentley 50 chassis rear springs for quotation purposes.4th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0078
Testing a threaded pin to replace the silent-bloc bush at the front anchorage of the rear spring.8th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0079
Letter arranging a covering order for a pair of 1050 lbs springs.11th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0080
Covering order to Firths for a pair of rear springs.12th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0081
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited proposing a meeting to discuss a spring design.12th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0082
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss road springs.14th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0083
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited arranging a meeting to discuss springs.20th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0084
Recurring bolt failure on the Bentley III & 50 front suspension torque arm and a proposed solution.26th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0085
Requesting rough details for a temporary rebound strap scheme for the first Bentley 50 chassis.14th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0086
The production of a temporary rear spring pad for the first Bentley 50 chassis.3rd May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0087
Requesting an order from Thos. Firth for a pair of Bentley 50 rear springs.8th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0088
Internal request to prepare a scheme for a B.III suspension stay and instruct sets for testing.9th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0089
Road spring requirements for the 1-B-50 vehicle, including weight comparisons and spring specifications.9th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0090
Rear spring specifications for models 1.B.50, B.III, and Silver Wraith.9th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0091
Weight calculation for a complete car, model 1.B.50, broken down by chassis, accessories, and coachwork.9th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0092
Calculation of front and rear wheel loads for a Wraith III Continental Touring Limousine.13th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0093
Requesting analysis of front spring deflection and stress for models B.III and B.50.13th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0094
List of alterations to the specification for the B.III and B.50 chassis suspension.14th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0095
Request to replace the front springs on chassis 1.B.50 with a later type.22th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0096
Request to manufacture two packing pieces for the front suspension of vehicle 1.B.50.24th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0097
New drawings for the front wheel spring suspension mechanism on the Bentley 50 chassis.27th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0098
Requesting an urgent order for two Bentley 50 front springs from the English Steel Corp, with a special request for Cyanide Heat Treatment.4th Jul 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0099
Spring ratings of a chassis and a change to the front springs.25th Jul 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0100
Deciding on 7' static deflection rear springs for B.50 & Wraith Co. models and requesting new drawings.17th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0101
Modifications to the front suspension and rear track for the B.50 model, including clearance issues.20th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0102
Sending a pair of Bentley 50 coil springs for heat treatment and finishing.23th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0103
The yoke piece (FD.251) for the Bentley 50 to achieve an increased front track of 58.500 inches.30th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0104
Rear leaf spring adjustments to accommodate new front coil springs.6th Sep 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0105
Instructions for modifying the B.III, B.50, and W.80 front yokes to increase damper clearances for production.15th Nov 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0106
The investigation of vertical body shake, detailing tests on a vibrator rig and the effectiveness of fitting stiffening plates.8th Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0107
Stiffness of a new frame design compared to an old one and the effects of welding.8th Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0108
Blueprint for strengthening plates, showing dimensions and placement.5th Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0109
Graph showing records of vertical movement on a vibrator at 725 RPM.1st Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0110
Table of torsional stiffness and vertical deflection measurements for different chassis setups.1st Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0111
Graph plotting chassis deflection against distance from the front end for different configurations, under a 500 lbs load on each side of the front seat.1st Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0112
Calculations for the deflection of a freely supported beam with two different sections, loaded in the middle.10th Jan 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0113
The order of springs from the English Steel Corporation for a Bentley 50 chassis.10th Jan 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0114
Instruction to change the front road springs on chassis 2.B.50 due to having too high a rate.23th Feb 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0115
Results of changing the front road springs on car 2.B.50.2nd Mar 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0116
Revised specifications for B.50 front suspension springs.13th Mar 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0117
Comparison of specifications for 850 lb. and 900 lb. springs for the B.50 model, with revised normal positions.15th Mar 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0118
Request to place an official order for two pairs of front coil springs from English Steel Corporation, Sheffield.15th Mar 1939Box 112 \ 1  scan0119
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss adding a Dewandre double piston Servo to Girling Brakes.8th Jun 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0120
Letter to Messrs. Clayton Dewandre Company Limited confirming a meeting.9th Jun 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0121
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. about a completed scheme for 'Dewandre' Vacuum Servo Equipment.10th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0122
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. to arrange a meeting to discuss Dewandre Vacuum Servo Equipment.13th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0123
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. confirming Mr. Edge will attend the works the following day.15th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0124
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. confirming arrangements for a Dewandre Vacuum Servo, requesting a wooden model and pricing.16th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0125
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Ltd. confirming arrangements for a sample to be fitted to a chassis.19th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0126
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. discussing a proposed brake layout, servo unit positioning, and alternative linkage options.27th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0127
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a wooden model for a vacuum servo.28th Jul 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0128
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. concerning a delay in the design of a vacuum servo for a Bentley's brakes.8th Sep 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0129
Requesting the manufacture of a prototype spring for a new Bentley 50 servo design.22th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0130
Urgent request for modified Bentley 50 servo springs and a plan for existing ones.9th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0131
Reduction in length of cam levers for the Bentley 111 and 50 Servo to clear the frame.13th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0132
Concerns about the new Bentley 50 servo motor and a request for a test setup.26th Apr 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0133
The B.50 servo mechanism after a 107-hour endurance rig test.8th Jul 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0134
Requesting alternative servo opening springs for testing due to issues with the current ones.22th Jul 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0135
Suggestion regarding the arrangement of balls in the Bentley III and E.50 Servo to prevent shaft grooving.29th Sep 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0136
Requesting the fitting of four graphite cylinders to a servo lining.29th Sep 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0137
Modification to the B.50 and B.V. servo shaft for easier oil seal removal and manufacture.28th Nov 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0138


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