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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply and tuning of a harmonic stabiliser for a 20/25 HP car.22th Nov 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0031
The development and testing of a bumper designed to eliminate radiator movement.27th Nov 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0032
Arranging a three-day test for a bumper designed to eliminate radiator movement.28th Nov 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0033
Inquiring about the availability of a 20/25 Enclosed Limousine GYZ-31 to test a bumper designed to eliminate radiator movement.19th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0034
Confirming the arrangement to fit a bumper to eliminate radiator movement with three days' notice.20th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0035
Scheduling of a car for a modification concerning radiator movement.21th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0036
Arranging for a 20/25 model to come to Derby for the fitting of a stabilising bumper.22th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0037
Scheduling of work with Wilmot-Breeden to fit a bumper to stop radiator movement.27th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0038
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd. regarding the fitting of a bumper to a demonstration car.27th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0039
Requesting a one-week postponement for work on car GYZ-31 to fit a bumper to eliminate radiator movement.28th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0040
Bumper to eliminate radiator movement and arranging a meeting.29th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0041
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the availability of a Trials Car for experimental work.29th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 2  scan0042
Bumper to eliminate radiator movement and arranging to send a car for work.2nd Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding the fitting of a Stabilising Bumper to a car.2nd Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0044
Continuation letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting car and body details for bumper manufacturing and fitting.2nd Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0045
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. arranging for measurements to be taken from a 20/25 HP demonstration car for the purpose of making a bumper.5th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0046
Correspondence regarding sending car GYZ-31 for work on a bumper to eliminate radiator movement.5th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0047
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the fitting of a Stabilising Bumper to a 20/25 HP car.6th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0048
The fitting of a bumper to eliminate radiator movement on car GYZ-31.8th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0049
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. arranging to bring over a 20/25 HP car.8th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0050
Car GYZ-31 and a bumper modification to eliminate radiator movement, arranging for trial runs.9th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0051
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming an appointment to bring a car to their works.9th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0052
Visit to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the development of a bumper to eliminate radiator movement on car GYZ-31.12th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0053
Rough sketch of the Wilmot-Breeden bumper designed to eliminate radiator movement.13th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0054
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. concerning blueprints, chassis dimensions, and bumper fittings.13th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. arranging the tuning of a bumper and stabiliser on a car.24th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0056
Correspondence with Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding fitting a bumper to a 20/25 HP car to eliminate radiator movement.25th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0057
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the stabilisation of a car and a proposal to fit a bumper, including a blueprint.25th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0058
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden, Ltd. regarding the logistics of fitting a Stabilising Bumper to a 20/25 HP car.29th Jan 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0059
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the tuning of a stabiliser for a 20/25 HP chassis.3rd Feb 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0060
Follow-up memo regarding a bumper to eliminate radiator movement on car GYZ-31.7th Feb 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0061
Fitting and performance of a stabiliser designed to eliminate radiator movement.20th Feb 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0062
Follow-up memo regarding a bumper designed to eliminate radiator movement.20th Feb 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0063
To the Order Office requesting a purchase order for a Stabilising Bumper Bar from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden.16th May 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0064
Battery modifications for a Phantom II Stabiliser experiment, suggesting a two-piece battery.14th Jun 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0065
Modifications to the stabiliser and battery box for a two-unit battery, referencing schematics N.Sch.4114 and N.Sch.4064.2nd Jul 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0066
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the performance and further tuning of a stabilising bumper.7th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0067
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the performance and re-tuning of a stabilising bumper for a 25 HP car.15th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0068
Continuation of a letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding arrangements for returning a car.15th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0069
Brief memo to Captain Wilkes of Rover Company Limited regarding a convenient day for a visit.15th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0070
Letter to Captain Wilkes of Rover arranging a visit to discuss disappointing results with a Wilmot Bumper stabilising device.15th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0071
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding the use of Harmonic Stabilisers and damping.17th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from The Rover Company regarding the effective weight of bob weights and a stabilising arrangement.17th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0073
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the discontinuation of stabiliser experiments.18th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0074
Request to source samples of the lightest and most attractive stabilising bumpers on the market for a Bentley car.22th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0075
Sending two different Bentley front bumpers, a Wilmot-Breeden and a J.R., and noting their respective weights.24th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0076
Letter from the Experimental Department confirming an appointment with Captain Wilks of The Rover Company.24th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0077
Design and sourcing of a special, lighter front bumper for Bentley cars.24th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0078
Acknowledgement of a note concerning Bentley Bumpers and anticipating their arrival.25th Sep 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0079
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. urgently requesting a second bumper for testing purposes.2nd Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0080
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing their 'wobbling machine' and arranging a test.2nd Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0081
Correspondence with The Rover Company regarding the use of a wobbling machine.3rd Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0082
Requesting the fitting of small and large bumper bars to a Bentley 1 car for testing.3rd Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0083
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delayed 25 HP bumper delivery and subsequent test postponement.5th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0084
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the suitability of the dumb iron for fitting a stabilising bumper.5th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0085
Continuation page of a letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.5th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delayed bumper delivery.5th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0087
Letter to supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. concerning a bumper attachment method and material specifications.6th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0088
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a bumper, its iron bracket, and an alternative fixing method.10th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0089
Continuation page of a letter regarding information carried on a blueprint.10th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0090
Modification to the Phantom Stabiliser flange connection.11th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0091
Letter to Captain Wilks of The Rover Company thanking him for the use of a frame twisting machine.12th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0092
The torsional vibration of a Bentley frame and the effect of harmonic stabiliser bumpers.20th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0093
Bentley chassis vibration tests, specifically concerning the torsional vibration of the frame forward of the dash.20th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0094
Test report comparing the performance and damping characteristics of Wilmot and Rover stabilisers.20th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0095
Analysis comparing the performance of Rover and Wilmot stabilisers and the effect on frame and lamp movement.20th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0096
Graphical report on chassis front end vibration tests performed under various component configurations.7th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0097
Requesting the creation of a scheme for fitting a Wilmot Breeden bumper bar to a 20/25 HP car.23th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0098
Method for fitting a bumper bar to existing Bentleys and a design improvement for future models.23th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0099
The torsional vibration of a Bentley frame and the effect of harmonic stabiliser bumpers.24th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0100
Bentley chassis vibration tests concerning torsional vibration of the frame forward of the dash.24th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0101
Analysis of issues with a Wilmot Breeden Bumper, stabilisers, and lamp vibration.24th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0102
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd sending detailed prints for a Rover Bumper fixing assembly.24th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0103
Blueprint showing the arrangement of a stabilizing bumper and D.I. bracket.27th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0104
Modifications to a Bentley front bumper stabiliser based on feedback from Andre Ltd.27th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0105
Request to produce nuts and studs for a Wilmot Bumper to be fitted onto a demonstration car.29th Oct 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0106
Request to issue a covering order to Wilmot Breeden Ltd. for one Bumper and two Bentley Bumpers.1st Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0107
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a new wider Bentley Bumper and querying how to tune its frequency.1st Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0108
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the design and specifications for a car bumper.2nd Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0109
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of a main spring for further testing.2nd Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0110
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd chasing the delivery of experimental bumper parts.6th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0111
Modifications to a front stabiliser bumper for a Bentley.6th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0112
Despatch of a Stabilised Bumper and blueprint to Messrs. Hooper in Acton.7th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0113
Stabilised bumper with fittings and a blueprint for a 25 HP chassis.7th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0114
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a bumper by passenger train.9th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0115
Urgent memo requesting production of 6 sets of parts for a Wilmot Bumper fixing, following a customer's refusal of delivery.14th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0116
Requesting an order for three Bentley Wilmot bumper bars.21th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0117
Letter to a supplier regarding incorrectly sized 'U' bolts and ordering new bumpers.21th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0118
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of U bolts and a 62' Stabilising Bumper.23th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0119
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the production of three sets of stabilising bumpers for a Bentley, highlighting a potential wear issue.24th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0120
Telegram confirming the successful test of a Bentley bumper bar.26th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0121
Fitting and testing of a bumper bar for Mr. Fairey's car, referencing scheme N.S.4236.26th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0122
Instructions for fitting a Wilmot Breedon stabilizing bumper to existing Bentley cars.27th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0123
Blueprint of a Stabilising Bumper for a Bentley.27th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0124
Suggested method for mounting a stabilising bumper on existing Bentley cars.16th Jan 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0125
Drawing comparing a currently supplied bush with a future standardized version.27th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0126
Particulars and prints for a Bumper Bar, referencing previous correspondence.27th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0127
Request to construct a rig for measuring Harmonic Stabiliser Bumper Bar frequency.28th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0128
Repositioning of the front number plate on a Bentley due to obstruction by the stabiliser bumper.28th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0129
Requesting parts for starting handle modifications to enable cranking on Bentley cars fitted with bumper bars.30th Nov 1934Box 118 \ 2  scan0130


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