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Request for antimonial lead weights for Wilmot-Breeden bumpers on Bentley Chassis to fix an issue with existing weights coming loose.14th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0331
Letter from the Experimental Department to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. confirming a meeting time.15th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0332
Reply-paid telegram enquiring about the delivery of lightened Phantom Three bumper bars.16th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0333
Post Office Telegraph confirming that lightened bumpers have been sent via passenger train.16th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0334
Letter from an engineering company discussing the compromised impact efficiency of weight-reduced special bumpers.16th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0335
Confirming the dispatch of a bumper by passenger train.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0336
Official order be sent to Messrs Wilmot Breedon for parts.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0337
Letter to supplier Wilmot Breedon Ltd. regarding an urgent order for Bentley Stabiliser weights, replacement parts and clarification on component compression.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0338
Letter requesting a print for a Bentley stabiliser rubber washer and confirming an order.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0339
Letter from an engineering company regarding the delay and dispatch of lightened bumpers, and a design update for fitting over-riders.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0340
Price increase for Bentley stabilising bumper bar weights due to material costs and new tooling.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0341
Fitting a bumper bar with rubber washers to a test car for standardisation.17th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0342
Standardisation of bumper bar weights using a lead-antimony alloy to increase hardness and prevent rattles.18th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0343
Standardisation of parts document concerning bought-out parts for the 'J' Series chassis.8th Nov 1938Box 118 \ 2  scan0344
Requesting an official order for a Phantom III rear bumper bar for car 38-EX.22th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0345
Telegram received by telephone regarding a sent bumper.16th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0346
Invoice from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for a Drop Arm, seeking authorisation for payment.23th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0347
Official order for a special Bentley Bumper Bar.29th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0348
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the delivery date of special Bentley Stabilising Bumpers.30th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0349
Ordering a special Bumper Bar and interim modifications for it.30th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0350
Invoice from J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. for a set of special chromium plated spring bumpers.30th Dec 1936Box 118 \ 2  scan0351
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd confirming the dispatch of five sets of special lead weights for Bentley Stabilising Bumpers.4th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0352
Consignment of antimony lead weights from the Wilmot-Breeden Company.5th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0353
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming the despatch of five sets of special lead weights for Bentley Stabilising Bumpers.4th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0354
Query regarding the composition of a set of Stabiliser Weights ordered from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd.12th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0355
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd confirming a quotation for lead weights and an update on a sample bumper.14th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0356
Letter to a supplier regarding the potential supply and design of over-riders for Bentley stabilising bumpers.14th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0357
Follow-up memo chasing an order for a special Bentley Bumper Bar.18th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0358
Internal memorandum regarding the composition of a set of stabiliser weights.18th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0359
Proposed over-rider for the front stabilising bumper on a standard Bentley.19th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0360
Difficulty of fitting over-riders to a Phantom III due to the hardened spring steel bumpers.19th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0361
Successful drilling and fitting of over-riders to the front bumper of a Phantom III, chassis 32-EX.20th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0362
Request to replace broken rear springs on a Bentley with a pair of Woodhead springs.23th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0363
Supplier pricing for Bentley chassis front bumpers and components.27th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0364
Price increase negotiation with Messrs Wilmot Breedon for Bentley bumper bar lead weights.29th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0365
The use of Antimony Lead weights for Bentley Chassis front bumpers pending standardization.3rd Feb 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0366
Samples of Wilmot Breeden front bumpers with over-riders for Bentley cars.9th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0367
Fitting of new Antimony/Lead weights to Bentley 'A' Type bumpers.13th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0368
Two special accelerator pump pistons in brass for a Phantom III.23th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0369
Failure of Phantom III rear axle buffers and proposing a modification for production.3rd Mar 1937Box 118 \ 2  scan0370
Dispatch of a pair of over-riders for a Bentley front stabilising bumper.8th Mar 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0001
Request for an official order for a pair of lightened Bentley rear bumpers from J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd.24th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0002
Quotes for Bentley over-riders and standardising the Wilmot-Breeden pattern.6th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0003
Requesting two sets of front and rear bumpers for Wraith III cars.6th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0004
The supply and design of Bentley front stabilising bumper over-riders.6th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0005
Confirming no technical objections to the use of over-riders on stabilising bumper bars for Bentley models.7th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0006
Arrangement for J. R. Engineering Co. to send bumpers and over-riders for models 26-C-6 and 27-C-6.7th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0007
The approval of Wilmot-Breeden over-riders for the Bentley front stabilising bumper.7th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0008
Quotes and standardisation for Bentley over-riders.6th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0009
Alteration of the Wraith III front bumpers.8th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0010
Standardisation of Bentley over-riders for the front stabilising bumper.16th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0011
Excessive bow on Wraith III front bumpers and a request for replacements to a new specification.16th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0012
Arrangement for J. R. Eng. Co. to manufacture front bumpers for models 26-G-6 and 27-G-6.17th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0013
Design modification to the front bumpers for the Wraith III model.19th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0014
Modified design for the Wraith III front bumper.19th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0015
Confirming an amended print for front bumpers has been sent to J. R. Engineering Co. to expedite despatch.20th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0016
Confirming sales approval for the design and introduction of Bentley bumper overriders.27th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0017
Standardisation of parts report for a Bentley bumper bar with Wilmot Breedon over-rider.16th Apr 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0018
Standardisation of parts for a Bentley radiator with thermo-shutter.21th Sep 1927Box 118 \ 3  scan0019
Broken Harmonic Stabiliser and the subsequent repair and testing.13th May 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0020
Standardisation of parts report for studs holding bob weights of a stabilising bumper bar.24th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0021
Production schedule and tooling cost for a new bumper on the 'K' series chassis.18th Feb 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0022
Modification to the Bentley chassis front bumper centre stud and stabiliser weights.2nd Sep 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0023
Scheme for a Bentley 111 rear bumper and bracket, incorporating a pad for a D.W.S. portable jack.21th Sep 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0024
Ordering six sets of front bumpers for the Wraith III chassis.12th Oct 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0025
Request to obtain two sets of bumpers for vehicles 28.G.VI and 29.G.VI.16th Nov 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0026
Requesting an order for front and rear bumpers for chassis LeC.5627 and LeC.5267, correcting a previous omission.17th Nov 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0027
Standardisation of a rubber washer for securing lead weights in the bumper bar.14th Jun 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0028
Bentley parts standardisation form detailing the estimated cost of new tools for the 'M' Series chassis.2nd Sep 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0029
Comparison of bump chassis characteristics and frame rigidity for the B.2, B.3, and Wraith III models.11th Dec 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0030
Letter to Messrs Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming modifications for Bentley stabilising bumper bars.23th Dec 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0031
Covering order for 3 special Bentley Stabilising Bumpers.23th Dec 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0032
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding stabilising bumpers, enclosing assembly drawing PD/EXP. 4366 for consideration.31th Dec 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0033
General assembly drawing for a stabilising bumper.20th Dec 1933Box 118 \ 3  scan0034
Blueprint for a modified stabilising bumper.3rd Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0035
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a new stabiliser and an alternative number plate fixing.3rd Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0036
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the procurement of Silicon Manganese Steel for Bentley springs and nickel steel for bumper studs.3rd Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0037
The supply of materials for Bentley bumper bars due to a supplier delay.4th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0038
Request to forward materials to Messrs Wilmot Breedon for producing Bentley II Bumpers.5th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0039
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing modifications to drawings for stabilising bumpers.5th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0040
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Limited confirming they are proceeding with an order for bumpers and enclosing relevant blueprints.8th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0041
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. about prints for part numbers FW.1110 and FB.3184, and an urgent quotation.8th Jan 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0042
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delay in manufacturing special bumpers under order 54502.8th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0043
Continuation page of a letter from Wilmot Breeden Ltd. to Rolls Royce Ltd.8th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0044
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. sending a further print of bumper bar FB.3184 and requesting prices for bumper bars and steering wheels.13th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming they are proceeding with an estimate for front bumpers.14th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0046
Letter to a supplier expressing astonishment at delays and requesting a firm delivery date for a sample bumper stabiliser.20th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0047
Letter from a supplier regarding delays in the production of sample bumpers due to material machining difficulties.22th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a material specification for Silico Manganese Steel and arranging to fit a bumper.25th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0049
Confirming cost-saving changes to the Wilmot Breeden stabilising bumpers for the Bentley II.31th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0050
Letter to J.R. Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the cost of a bumper bar and arranging a meeting.31th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from J.R. Engineering Company Ltd regarding bumpers and arranging a visit.1st Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0052
Correspondence on Grand Hotel Sheffield letterhead arranging a meeting.1st Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0053
Request to obtain a set of over-riders for fitting to bumpers.2nd Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0054
Telegram received by telephone concerning a Leslie Stabiliser arriving in Derby.2nd Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0055
Letter to supplier Wilmot Breeden Ltd. concerning samples, pricing, and an order for Bentley stabilisers and bumpers.3rd Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0056
Letter regarding the supply of a bumper, discussing cost, quality, price and delivery dates.3rd Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0057
Diagrams showing two methods for the attachment of a U bolt to mainsprings.8th Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0058
Comparing quotations from suppliers for the manufacture of bumper bars.8th Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0059
Outlining the advantages of purchasing the Wraith Bumper from supplier Ridlington.8th Feb 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0060


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