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Instruction to fit a spot-welded battery box to a Wraith Bumper Chassis, replacing the previous riveted version.31th Aug 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0044
Request to build and fit a raised engine mounting to a Bentley Bumper chassis.2nd Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0045
Instruction to fit a sample spherical rubber joint to the rear damper connecting links on a Bentley Bumper Chassis.10th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0046
Work order detailing parts to be fitted to a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.13th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0047
Requesting the replacement and relocation of rear springs on a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.18th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0048
Instruction to fit a new 1350 lbs production rear spring with rubbers to the off side of a PH.III Bumper Chassis.22th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0049
Request to rebuild a Wraith Bumper Chassis with a list of eleven specific modifications and new parts.1st Oct 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0050
Requesting the fitting of new Firths springs to a Wraith bumper chassis.12th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0051
Requesting the replacement of a broken offside rear spring on a Bentley II Bumper Chassis.12th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0052
Request to fit strengthened rear shock damper levers to a Wraith Bumper Chassis.14th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0053
Request to replace a broken off-side rear spring on a Ph.III Bumper Chassis.22th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0054
Summary of performance and failure tests conducted on rear springs for the Phantom Bump Chassis.28th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0055
List of required modifications and repairs for a Bentley III Bumper Chassis.11th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0056
Investigation report into a leaking Wraith Bumper Chassis petrol tank following endurance testing.18th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0057
Modifications to tank end plates and baffles to address structural weaknesses.18th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0058
Blueprint detailing the design and material specification for an offside and nearside baffle.22th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0059
Request to manufacture and test a petrol tank for a Bentley III bump chassis.22th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0060
Failure report concerning a Torque Arm and Support Plate for a Bentley III Bumper Chassis.4th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0061
Photograph showing the failure of a Torque Arm and a Support Plate from a Bentley III Bumper Chassis after testing.4th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0062
The failure of a rear end spring on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis.4th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0063
The failure of Silentbloc and Inlox bearings for the axle yoke on a Bentley III bumper chassis.4th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0064
Programme to investigate low speed wobbles on the Bentley III bumper chassis during drum testing.5th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0065
Test program for investigating wheel flutter on the E.III Bumper Chassis.5th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0066
Requesting the fitting of different rubber bushes to the front suspension of a new bumper chassis.11th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0067
The failure and investigation of rubber bearings in a bumper chassis front suspension.11th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0068
List showing the running time of various upper and lower bearings.17th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0069
Stud and bolt failures on a Wraith bumper chassis, requesting modifications.17th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0070
Request to supply and fit a pressed steel torque arm to a Bentley III bumper chassis.2nd Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0071
Giving instructions to weld and strengthen the Bentley III bumper chassis frame.9th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0072
The failure of a Near Side top rubber buffer on a Wraith III bumper chassis front suspension.12th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0073
Photograph of a damaged top rubber buffer from a Wraith III bumper chassis front suspension after testing.16th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0074
Request to manufacture and fit four body brackets for a Bentley III new bumper chassis.16th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0075
Fitting PD.97 needle bearings to the Wraith bumper chassis.16th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0076
Request to obtain deflection curves for Bentley III rubber bearings.17th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0077
Request to create a temporary fixture for a destructive test on a new B.III stabilising bumper bar.23th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0078
The failure of Bentley III bumper chassis torque arms made from aluminium and steel.25th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0079
Photograph of a failed aluminium torque arm from a Bentley III bump chassis.2nd Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0080
Photograph of a failed pressed steel torque arm from a Bentley III bump chassis after testing.2nd Feb 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0081
Close-up photograph of a vehicle trim component with a polished chrome end cap.14th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0082
Requesting a bumper test for the needle bearing pivots on the Wraith model.14th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0083
The failure of petrol tank straps on a Bentley III chassis during bump testing, with analysis and proposed solutions.18th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0084
Improvements to tank strap attachments, suggesting moving rivets and using spot welding.18th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0085
Drawing and note about the Bentley III Petrol Tank Support.22th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0086
Confirming the submission of two failed Bentley III front coil springs for examination.22th Mar 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0087
Proposing a new chart to track component hours during bump tests, including a sample chart for a Bentley III chassis.13th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0088
Request to remove the petrol tank from a Wraith Bump Chassis for examination of its baffles.13th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0089
Request to fit and bump test 0.4 carbon rear axle tubes and cast steel spring pads on the Wraith chassis.27th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0090
Request to make and fit two struts for a Bentley III Bump Chassis.4th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0091
Laboratory report detailing the examination of a failed Wraith spring pot bracket.3rd May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0092
Laboratory report showing the micrograph analysis of a failed spring pot bracket from a Wraith model.2nd May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0093
Condition report on a Wraith III bumper chassis front suspension unit after testing.4th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0094
Broken lower pivot bearing flange and the condition of the front crossmember assembly.4th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0095
Photograph showing a Lower Pivot Bearing's outer race after testing on a Bumper Chassis.4th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0096
Photograph of a fractured main lever housing after testing on a Bumper Chassis.7th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0097
Urgent order of front rebound buffers for bump tests.7th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0098
Laboratory report on the failure analysis of Bentley III front coil springs due to decarburisation.9th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0099
Laboratory report with two microscopic images of a Bentley III Front Coil Spring.9th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0100
Laboratory report with micrographs showing an analysis of Bentley III front coil springs.9th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0101
Requesting replacement and additional parts for a Bentley Bump Chassis.11th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0102
Component failures on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis, specifically a fractured side stay and a broken front suspension coil spring.11th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0103
Photograph showing a fractured spare wheel carrier stay after testing.11th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0104
Photograph showing a fractured N.S. Coil Spring after a 20-hour test on a Bumper Chassis.17th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0105
50-hour test run of the Bentley III bumper chassis, detailing spring performance and proposed revisions.17th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0106
Test report on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis detailing failures and recommended modifications during a 50-hour test.14th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0107
Component failures and subsequent analysis or actions taken.14th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0108
Summary report on rear springs for the Phantom Bump Chassis, detailing test runs and failures.28th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 1  scan0109
The failure of spare wheel carrier support brackets on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis after testing.19th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0110
Photograph showing fractured spare wheel carrier support brackets after a durability test.27th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0111
Requesting the transport and alteration of a workbench for the bump house.27th May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0112
Requesting the teardown of a Bentley III Bumper Chassis front suspension for examination after a 50-hour test.8th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0113
Requesting the replacement of a broken N.S. rear spring on a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.10th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0114
The test run of the Bentley III bump chassis front end, detailing suspension component performance and proposed improvements.14th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0115
Test report on failures and modifications for a Bentley III Bumper Chassis during a 50-hour front end test.14th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0116
Component failures and proposed remedies for a chassis.14th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0117
Component failures, testing outcomes, and proposed design modifications.14th Jun 1935Box 119 \ 1  scan0118
Instructing the replacement of the O.S. rear spring on a Phantom III Bumper Chassis.18th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0119
Outlining the procedure for a bump test on a Wraith rear axle to compare materials.30th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0120
Request to build up the front dampers for the Bentley III Bumper Chassis using specific parts.9th Jul 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0121
Requesting the front wheels be fixed on a bump chassis to test the suspension under brake torque.17th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0122
Damaged front shock dampers from a Bentley III Bumper Chassis.18th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0123
Photograph showing damaged front shock damper parts removed from a Bentley III.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0124
Test report on a B.III bump chassis front end after a 50-hour run on 3 inch Cams.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0125
Component failures and modifications for various vehicle parts.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0126
Component failures and improvements for springs, shafts, glands, and valves.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0127
Modifications and issues with engine valves, pistons, and main casings.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0128
Failures and recommendations from a 50-hour front-end bumper test on a Bentley III.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0129
Test report detailing a series of damper and valve failures with corresponding remarks and recommendations.23th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0130
The production schedule for a Wraith Bump Chassis.25th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0131
The specifications for building a Wraith III Bump Chassis.22th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0132
Arranging for bolts to be fitted to a bumper chassis and a 16,000-mile car for static testing.25th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0133
Comparison of bolts from Acton Bolt Ltd. with R.R. bolts, detailing cost, manufacturing advantages, and testing recommendations.22th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0134
Request to manufacture a rod for a spring rate test apparatus.26th Aug 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0135
Requesting inspection and updates to a Bentley III Bumper Chassis.5th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0136
Instruction to fit a welded petrol tank to the Bentley III Bump Chassis.6th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0137
Inspection report on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis after 50 hours of testing.15th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0138
The condition of the cross steering system components.15th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0139
Photograph of a fractured pivot pin from a Bentley III bumper chassis after endurance testing.15th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0140
Photograph showing a cracked torque arm from a Bentley III bumper chassis after testing.15th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0141
Sketch showing before and after test measurements for a Bentley III chassis Silentbloc bearing.23th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0142
Instructions for rebuilding a Bentley Bump Chassis.23th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0143


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