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Instructions for rebuilding a Bentley III bump chassis.11th Oct 1936Box 119 \ 1  scan0144
Plan to fit rear dampers to the Wraith Bumper Chassis after front-end testing.14th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0145
Crack found on an engine support bracket for a Wraith Bumper Chassis after testing.26th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0146
Photograph of a bracket removed from a Wraith bumper chassis.26th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0147
Cracks found on the Front Engine Suspension Brackets for the Bentley III Bumper Chassis.26th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0148
Photograph showing two cracked brackets removed from a Bentley III bumper chassis.8th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0149
Request to fit new interleaving for the springs of a B.III BUMP chassis.8th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0150
Requesting the current specifications for a portable arc welder to ensure power supply adequacy in the Bump House.9th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0151
Requesting an immediate order for a Wraith Frame Cruciform member from supplier Rubery Owen.10th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0152
Weakness in the rear springs of the Bentley III Bumper Chassis and a proposed fix.10th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0153
Requesting the fitting of a new cross for the Wraith Bump Chassis.11th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0154
Request to order a B.50 frame for the bump chassis with specified material thicknesses.24th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0155
Specification list for rebuilding the front end of a B.V. Bump Chassis.28th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0156
Order from Firth's for one pair of rear road springs for a B.V. Bumper Chassis.29th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0157
The decision not to run dampers with balanced valves on the rear of a Wraith Bumper Chassis.8th Dec 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0158
Instruction to fit two new silentbloc bushes to the yokes of a Bentley V Bumper Chassis.29th Dec 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0159
Investigation into a fractured O.S. rear damper lever from a Wraith Bumper Chassis.6th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0160
Instructing the shop to fit a new welded front pan to the Wraith Bumper Chassis following a 50-hour bump test.7th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0161
Request to issue instructions to build up aluminium front shock damper cases for the Bentley V bumper chassis.7th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0162
To order front road springs for a Wraith Bumper Chassis.11th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0163
Request to test a spotwelded steering box bracket on the test rig.11th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0164
Request to prepare a Bentley V Bumper Chassis for a brake torque rig demonstration.12th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0165
Cracked R.H. End Plate and sheared bolts from a Wraith III Bumper Chassis rear axle test.14th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0166
Photograph of a cracked end plate of a Wraith III rear axle centre case.14th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0167
Photograph displaying sheared end plate bolts and their associated nuts.18th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0168
Request to the Pattern Shop for a stained wooden box cover for a newly constructed accelerometer.18th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0169
Suitability of bump testing for spot-welded components on the Wraith Bumper Chassis.18th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0170
Cracked welded steel pan on a Wraith Bumper Chassis during testing.13th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0171
Revisions and specifications for a Bentley V Bumper Chassis.19th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0172
List of required modifications and checks for vehicle suspension and frame components.19th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0173
Specification document for building a bumper chassis.23th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0174
Laboratory report on the failure of an O.S. Rear Damper Lever from a Wraith Bumper Chassis.31th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0175
Laboratory report on a failed O.S. rear damper lever from a Wraith Bumper Chassis.31th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0176
Laboratory report cover with two microphotographs of a Wraith Bumper Chassis rear damper lever.31th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0177
Urging the completion of a slow Bentley Bump Chassis rebuild for important bump tests.11th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0178
The failure of an experimental spot-welded front pan on a Wraith Bumper Chassis during testing.15th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0179
Confirmation of instruction to cease bump testing on a Wraith frame due to a welded front pan failure.23th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0180
Requesting the build-up of a new steering gear for the B.V. Bumper Chassis.24th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0181
46-hour bump test of a Wraith Bumper Chassis rear end, detailing a stud failure.25th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0182
The failure of studs on a Wraith Bumper Chassis rear end after a 46-hour test.25th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0183
The failure of pressed steel upper triangle levers on a Bentley V Bump Chassis.6th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0184
Requesting the rebuild of a Wraith III Bump Chassis to make it movable.8th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0185
Requesting the build-up of the front end for the Wraith Bumper Chassis.9th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0186
Attached photograph showing a support rubber engine mounting on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis after testing.20th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0187
Photograph showing two views of a flexible mounting component.22th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0188
The bumping test of welded components for the Wraith Bumper Chassis.22th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0189
Test report on the Bentley V Bumper Chassis after 50 hours of running, detailing component failures and recommendations.24th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0190
Test report detailing the failure of a front roll bar and outlining future investigations for other components.24th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0191
Internal memorandum requesting the ordering of various road springs for Bentley cars.31th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0192
Investigation into the cause of failure for three broken main leaves from a Bentley Bumper Chassis.31th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0193
Failure of a front anti-roll rod on a Bentley V Bumper Chassis.3rd Apr 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0194
Photograph showing a fractured front anti-roll rod.12th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0195
Requesting to fit lightened levers to the rear shock dampers on a Bentley Bumper Chassis.12th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0196
Request to fit a new Firth rear road spring to a Bentley V. Bump Chassis.13th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0197
Internal memorandum requesting the construction of wooden shelves for material storage at Bumper House.8th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0198
Requesting to scrap the Phantom III bump chassis.9th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0199
Laboratory report on the rear road springs of a Bentley Bumper Chassis, concluding manufacturing methods led to defects.11th May 1933Box 119 \ 1  scan0200
Laboratory examination report on failed rear road springs from a Bentley Bumper Chassis.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0201
Examination report on a failed spring, including micro-examination, hardness tests, conclusions, and a note on the investigation.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0202
Laboratory report page with photographs showing the fracture and inner surface roughness of a 9hr spring.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0203
Laboratory report showing micrographs of pits and decarburisation on the inner surface of a spring.11th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0204
Laboratory report showing the appearance of a fractured 13 hrs. spring.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0205
Laboratory report with two microscopic images showing an oxidised seam in a spring at different magnifications.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0206
Laboratory report cover showing a photomicrograph of decarburisation on a spring.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0207
Request for blueprints for a drilling machine handle for use in the Bump Test House.25th May 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0208
Request to fit a new Toledo Woodhead spring to the near side of the bump chassis.8th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0209
Inquiry to Croft Engineering Co. about a suitable variable speed pulley drive for two test rigs.19th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0210
Request to remove, clean, and crack test 1% chromium yokes from a B.V. bump chassis.21th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0211
Requesting the inspection of yokes and lower levers on a 'Bump Chassis B.V.' for cracks.21th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0212
Quotation letter from Crofts (Engineers) Ltd. for a horizontal open type variable speed gear.23th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0213
Quotation from Crofts (Engineers) Ltd. for a 25' size horizontal open type variable speed gear.23th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0214
Leaflet detailing the specifications, diagrams, and operating instructions for variable speed gears.23th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0215
Leaflet detailing the dimensions and specifications for Crofts Standard Design Variable Speed Gears.1st May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0216
Leaflet detailing standard shaft extensions for Crofts Variable Speed Gears.1st May 1938Box 119 \ 1  scan0217
Requested modifications to a shock damper indicator rig.28th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0218
The specifications for building a Wraith 80 bump chassis for the Experimental Department.30th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 1  scan0219
Daily report on a frame test where front wheels were run on a dynamometer, detailing component failures over time.10th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0001
The results of frame fracture tests conducted on a dynamometer.11th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0002
Results and analysis of vehicle frame stress tests.12th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0003
Experimental frame testing, tyre options, and maintaining consistent weight on test vehicles.26th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0004
List of results from dynamometer bump tests on various vehicle frames.26th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0005
Frame test conducted by bumping the front wheels, detailing a chronological list of component failures.26th Sep 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0006
Test report on experimental front springs and frame durability, concluding that heat treatment was the reason for a longer life.1st May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0007
The life of springs during bumping tests.1st May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0008
Test results sheet for springs, detailing failures and test durations.27th Nov 1913Box 119 \ 2  scan0009
Log sheet detailing test results for front springs, showing failure times and break descriptions.15th Jan 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0010
Test report detailing the results of endurance tests on springs.15th Jan 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0011
Test report log for springs, detailing failure results, test durations, and reference numbers.15th Jan 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0012
Test report detailing the breakage results and lifespan of vehicle springs.27th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0013
Test report on the life of front springs during bumping tests.27th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0014
Test report sheet for front springs made from Woodhead's steel, detailing test duration and results.1st May 1920Box 119 \ 2  scan0015
Comparison of the average life before breakage for front springs made from different types of steel.26th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0016
The life of front springs during bumping tests.26th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0017
Results of bumping tests on front springs.26th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0018
The life of various front springs subjected to bumping tests.26th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0019
Test results and average life before breakage for front springs.26th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0020
The life of 2¼ inch springs during bumping tests.29th Apr 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0021
Life of spring clips during bumping tests.11th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0022
Test results log for near and off side spring clips, detailing running time and failures.11th May 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0023
Test report detailing the breakage results and average life of spring clips.30th Apr 1914Box 119 \ 2  scan0024


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