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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 discussing production considerations for a sample bumper.19th Dec 1939Box 118 \ 3  scan0161
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. providing design feedback on attaching a spring to a bar.21th Dec 1939Box 118 \ 3  scan0162
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a drawing of a bumper bar for approval.21th Dec 1939Box 118 \ 3  scan0163
Letter to Mr. R.P. Turner of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a bumper bar.21th Dec 1939Box 118 \ 3  scan0164
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a delayed letter and a forthcoming drawing.28th Dec 1939Box 118 \ 3  scan0165
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing bumper design recommendations and enclosing blueprint PDEXP.6178.1st Jan 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0166
The 'Ripplet front Bumper', comparing the Wilmot-Breeden design with an in-house scheme.9th Jan 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0167
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. approving a bumper bar drawing with the exception of the bolt heads.10th Jan 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0168
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. acknowledging a request and arranging for Beetle Bolts and a sample pair of Bumpers.15th Jan 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0169
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. clarifying the design of sample bars following a telephonic conversation.18th Jan 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0170
Note concerning bumper bars and body hardware from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd.14th Feb 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0171
To C.H. Breeden regarding bumper bars, hydraulic torque converter and body hardware.17th Feb 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0172
Correspondence from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding two hand-made special sample front bumpers.28th Feb 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0173
Letter concerning the supply of oil cooler elements and the design of a bumper bar.4th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0174
Page 2 of a letter to C.L. Breeden regarding the finish of a hand-produced sample versus a mass-produced article.4th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0175
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing issues with a bumper bar sample and enquiring about a Harrison oil cooler.7th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0176
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the design and construction of special sample front bumpers.7th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0177
Requesting information about the motif used on the centre of bumper bars.7th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0178
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the design and production of special sample front bumpers.9th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0179
Cover note from Rm to Ev regarding a copy of Breeden's latest drawings and the company's reply.11th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0180
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding special sample front bumpers and their associated blueprints.9th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0181
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the design and finish of bumper components for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.11th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0182
The supply and historical fitting of 'R-R' bumper motifs.11th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0183
To stores confirming the receipt of one bumper motif by post.13th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0184
Brief memo acknowledging the receipt of a bumper motif.13th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0185
Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. regarding a motif for a V-shaped bumper bar.13th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0186
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing a drawing for a component featuring a central badge.18th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0187
Design for a starting handle and front bumper brackets for the Ripplet 2.R.2 model.19th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0188
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. proposing a design for special front bumpers with an accompanying drawing.19th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0189
Critique of a new bumper bar design from Wilmot Breedon, suggesting layout improvements.21th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0190
Letter from Wilmot Breeden Ltd. detailing a proposal for special front bumpers and associated blueprint drawings.19th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0191
Blueprint drawing of a front bumper, including details of the centre badge and over-rider.19th Mar 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0192
Letter from supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd discussing the design and attachment method for bumpers and overriders.5th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0193
Letter from C.H. Stephenson to W.A. Rowbotham enclosing a copy of a mislaid drawing.5th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0194
Design and manufacture of a bumper bar with overriders and a central motif.9th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0195
Letter to Messrs Wilmot Breedon Ltd. discussing hydrogen brazing tests and the design of bumper bar overriders.9th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0196
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding experiments with copper-brazing bumper bar sections.18th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0197
Instructions for the fitment of a front stabiliser to a LH Silver Phantom chassis.18th Apr 1940Box 118 \ 3  scan0198
Proposed front bumper design for the 'Myth' model and requesting a dimensional change.2nd Jul 1941Box 118 \ 3  scan0199
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden regarding the design of steering wheels and bumpers.16th Nov 1941Box 118 \ 3  scan0200
Improvements to the wheel nuts and discs for the Bentley 50.25th Aug 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0201
Production status of a broaching fixture for Bentley Rear Hubs and a chamfering fixture for 25/30-HP pistons.31th Aug 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0202
The results of a census of Bentley cars to count those fitted with discs.1st Sep 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0203
The decision to stop fitting propellor shaft dampers on 4¼-litre Bentley cars.18th Jul 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0204
Revised fits for needle bearings on Bentley propeller shafts.9th Dec 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0205
Issues with a Bentley Propeller Shaft, including machining errors and hardness testing.24th Nov 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0206
Part number change and Brinell testing for a Bentley propeller shaft pin.22th Nov 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0207
Issues with propeller shaft needle bearings digging into pins due to being fitted too tightly.19th Nov 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0208
Faulty spindle from a Bentley propellor shaft's rear mechanic joint.10th Aug 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0209
Modification to the bumper stud design for easier replacement after a collision.26th Aug 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0210
The design of Bentley Bumper Studs.26th Aug 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0211
Modification to Bentley electrical wiring for accessibility when dismantling the front engine suspension.27th Aug 1937Box 118 \ 3  scan0212
Starting difficulties with 4¼-litre Bentleys and the recommendation of using thin oils.5th Jan 1938Box 118 \ 3  scan0213
Two test schemes for Breeden Stabilizer Bumpers on a 4¼ Litre Bentley Chassis.3rd Nov 1936Box 118 \ 3  scan0214
Design flaws, rattles, and friction issues with a bumper bar assembly.26th Aug 1936Box 118 \ 3  scan0215
Customer complaints regarding a rattling Wilmot-Breeden Bumper on a Bentley.18th Aug 1936Box 118 \ 3  scan0216
Proposal to fit and test improved bumper studs on a Bentley chassis experiencing failures.7th Aug 1936Box 118 \ 3  scan0217
Failures and potential improvements for Wilmot Breeden bumpers.26th Aug 1936Box 118 \ 3  scan0218
Inspection report on a Wraith II bump chassis front suspension after a 50-hour bump test.6th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0001
Two photographs showing different views of a metal component, one labelled 'Near Side - Front' and the other 'Off Side - Rear'.6th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0002
Instructions for fitting a Wraith Bumper Chassis with new suspension springs and a raised front engine mounting.6th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0003
Failures on a Wraith Bumper Chassis after 50 hours of testing on drums.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0004
List of recommendations and required design alterations for various vehicle components.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0005
25/30 HP spring, noting modifications and potential issues with its life expectancy.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0006
Photograph of a front suspension coil spring alongside a broken section of a spring.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0007
Photographic comparison of wear on shock damper connecting tube rubbers after different test durations.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0008
Photographic record of three different rubber components with part numbers and service life.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0010
Photograph of a radiator plate and bracket.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0011
Close-up photograph of an engine and its mounting bracket on the chassis.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0012
Photograph showing a broken side spare wheel bracket to frame.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0013
Photograph and time study for a petrol tank offside strap.3rd Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0014
Photographs showing the near side front and off side rear of a cracked component.13th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0015
Request to fit a Bentley tank with cover plates and plugs onto the 'Bump' chassis.13th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0016
Request to manufacture a petrol tank for a Wraith Bump chassis with specified modifications.15th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0017
Instructions for fitting Woodhead springs and converting Phantom III damper links for the Wraith Bumper Chassis.21th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0018
Internal work order for modifications and repairs to a Bentley Bumper Chassis.26th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0019
Component failures on a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.27th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0020
Photograph showing a broken Phantom III spare wheel carrier bracket after a bump test.12th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0021
Photograph displaying various worn and sectioned metallic components, including brackets and a link.28th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0022
Requesting the fitting of production front engine springs and new engine feet rubbers to a Bentley Bumper Chassis.28th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0023
Request to fit production front springs and new engine feet rubbers to a Bentley Bumper Chassis.29th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0024
Dismantling and crack testing of Phantom III Bumper Chassis aluminium front suspension housings.29th Apr 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0025
Phantom III Bumper Chassis front suspension components after a 100-hour test.3rd May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0026
The condition and wear of a fulcrum pin, outer housing, and bushes in main lever rollers.3rd May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0027
Request for a new design to strengthen failed shock damper levers on a Wraith Bumper Chassis.4th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0028
Photograph showing a fractured connecting link.4th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0029
Photograph showing a failed connecting link after endurance testing.4th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0030
Work to reduce knocking on the rear shock damper connecting tubes for a Wraith Bumper Chassis.4th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0031
Requesting a modification to the rear damper attachment for the Wraith Bumper Chassis.5th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0032
Test report on a welded rear crossmember for the Wraith Bumper Chassis after a 50-hour run.19th May 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0033
Required repair work for a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.3rd Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0034
Instruction to fit a pair of the latest Armstrong Dampers to a Bentley Bumper Chassis.9th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0035
Requesting the removal of a radiator matrix unit for testing and inspection of the soldering.18th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0036
Requesting the fitting of rubber glands to the rear shock dampers on a Wraith bumper chassis.20th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0037
Crack in the Wraith Bumper Chassis and the required modification to the damper support plate.21th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0038
Instruction to fit a pair of Woodhead Springs to a Bentley Bumper Chassis.24th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0039
Crack in the 2nd cross member of a Wraith Bumper Chassis and the proposed fix.30th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0040
Close-up photograph of a vehicle's riveted and bolted chassis frame section.8th Jul 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0041
Analysis of a crossmember fracture on the Wraith Bumper Chassis due to heavy loads from the roll bar.8th Jul 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0042
Revised specification for a Bentley Bumper Chassis, detailing the dismantling and load re-setting of the rear shock dampers.18th Aug 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0043


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