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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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Sales brochure for the new series of V-12 cylinder Lincoln motor cars, featuring the five-passenger sedan and seven-passenger limousine.27th Apr 1934Box 119 \ 3  scan0204
Promotional brochure detailing the features and specifications of the Lincoln V-12 cylinder motor cars.14th Sep 1934Box 119 \ 3  scan0205
Comparison of bonnet temperatures between thermostatically controlled shutter and bypass cooling systems at 30 and 60 MPH.14th Sep 1934Box 119 \ 3  scan0206
Crack testing and refitting of front yokes on a Bumper Chassis.3rd Jul 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0207
The modification of the upper yoke bearing on the Silver Wraith Bump Chassis.7th Jul 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0208
Request to fit a new rear spring to a B.V. bump chassis.13th Jul 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0209
The build-up and fitting of springs for a Bentley V Bump Chassis.22th Aug 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0210
List of features to be built onto the Silver Wraith bump chassis.24th Aug 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0211
Revised list of new features for the W.80 Bump Chassis.22th Aug 1939Box 119 \ 3  scan0212
Provision of blueprints for a revised bonnet and dashboard to give a car a stream-line shape.16th Mar 1921Box 119 \ 4  scan0001
Sending three blueprints for 'N' Scheme 800 showing the new arrangement of the Rear Bonnet Clips.17th Mar 1921Box 119 \ 4  scan0002
Requesting an update on the development of a rivetless bonnet, referencing samples from the USA.11th Feb 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0003
Experimental sample of a rivetless bonnet and ventilators.17th Feb 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0004
Requesting an update on the status and availability for inspection of a rivetless bonnet.9th Mar 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0005
Sample of a rivetless bonnet to be shown at Derby.20th Mar 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0006
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a new bonnet for the Experimental Department.25th Mar 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0007
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on an experimental bonnet as per an attached estimate.24th Apr 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0008
Chasing progress on the development of rivetless bonnets.7th May 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0009
Development challenges and progress on creating rivetless steel and aluminium bonnets.9th May 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0010
Lack of progress and manufacturing options for rivetless bonnets.13th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0011
Design and manufacturing of rivetless steel bonnets, noting issues with welding, materials, rust, and hinge construction.18th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0012
Design considerations for car bonnets, including materials and fixings.18th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0013
Design and manufacturing of rivetless bonnet hinges, referencing Morris and Armstrong Siddeley methods.22th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0014
Blueprint comparing two types of rivetless bonnet hinges.23th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0015
Design of a rivetless aluminium bonnet for the 20/25 model, proposing increased plate thickness and alternative materials.23th Jun 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0016
Design and material choice for rivetless bonnets, comparing them to an Armstrong-Siddeley scheme.4th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0017
Alternative aluminium bonnet designs and material considerations.7th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0018
Design and material choice for car bonnets, comparing rivetless aluminium and steel options.8th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0019
Proposed design for a rivet-less steel bonnet, detailing the top and side hinge sections.10th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0020
Material and structural design of louvred bonnets, comparing the 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models.10th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0021
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a bonnet for the Experimental Dept.18th Jul 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0022
Development of rivetless bonnets and issues with louvre design.20th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0023
Development of rivetless bonnets and the pressure from the Sales department to complete experiments.22th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0024
Production and design of a rivetless bonnet, including materials and alternative designs.25th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0025
Design, fitting, and manufacturing challenges of rivetless bonnets.27th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0026
Design of rivetless bonnets, focusing on shutter pivot placement, symmetry, and the use of countersunk rivets.31th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0027
Design difficulties with an Armstrong type bonnet, specifically the side hinge and interchangeability of production bonnets.31th Aug 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0028
Design, testing, and implementation of rivetless bonnets, referencing competitor designs.4th Sep 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0029
From Sg. to Hs. regarding plans to view a car fitted with a Rivetless Bonnet in Derby.16th Sep 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0030
Modifications for a rivetless bonnet hinge design, complete with a sketch.27th Sep 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0031
Bonnet shutter clearances and suggesting modifications to account for paint thickness.21th Oct 1931Box 119 \ 4  scan0032
Testing and introduction of rivetless bonnets for the 40/50 model, expressing anxiety over potential delays.18th Feb 1932Box 119 \ 4  scan0033
Fitting of rivetless bonnets to Phantom 11 cars and a proposal to make them longer.18th Feb 1932Box 119 \ 4  scan0034
The inequality of the surface level between bonnets and scuttles on cars.27th Oct 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0035
Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Co. Ltd. requesting samples of material for bonnet rest strips.18th Nov 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0036
Letter regarding the material composition and treatment of bonnet rest strips, including the potential for graphite impregnation.23th Nov 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0037
Letter to a supplier requesting sample strips of belting for Phantom III and Bentley cars.17th Dec 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0038
Request to Ferodo Ltd. for samples of a softer fabric for bonnet rest stops.18th Nov 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0039
Quotation from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. for bonnet rest webbing for the Phantom III.13th Dec 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0040
Letter from a supplier regarding the dispatch and material properties of an ordered 'Bonnet Rest'.18th Jan 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0041
Official order for bonnet rest strip fabric from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd.17th Dec 1936Box 119 \ 4  scan0042
Fitting of bonnet rest strip schemes for Phantom III & Wraith models.11th Feb 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0043
Clarifying materials for the bonnet rest scheme on the Phantom III and 25/30 HP models for production versus experimental testing.11th Feb 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0044
Service complaint about the bonnet hinge rod working loose on the 25/30 Ph.III model, preventing the bonnet from opening.21th May 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0045
Urgent order for Bonnet Rest Strip material.18th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0046
Summarizing proposed alterations to bonnet rest angles across various chassis.18th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0047
Requesting an update on the 10,000-mile trial of parts for bonnet angles on dashboards.10th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0048
Difficulty of fitting bonnet rest angles on Bentley dashboards and deciding against a standardisation scheme.28th Jun 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0049
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Co. Ltd. regarding wear issues on bonnet rest strips caused by their lacing strip.31th Aug 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0050
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the supply of bonnet rest strip fabric with specific thickness and weave.31th Aug 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0051
Methods to improve the mirror finish on car bonnets and prevent marking.15th Jan 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0052
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging an enquiry for bonnet rest material of a non-standard thickness.2nd Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0053
Complaints from coachbuilder Messrs. Barkers regarding bonnet finish, comparing them to Daimler's superior methods.8th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0054
Extra expense for improving bonnet finish and noting the current quality is not up to standard.8th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0055
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a sample of Cable Laid Cotton Bonnet Rest.15th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0056
Request to British Belting & Asbestos Co. Ltd. for a 20ft sample of bonnet rest strip for testing.16th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0057
Covering order for 20 ft. of bonnet rest strip from British Belting & Asbestos Co.Ltd.16th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0058
Proper channels for handling complaints about the finish of vehicle bonnets.16th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0059
Bonnet manufacturing, finishing, and design issues with various coachbuilders.14th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0060
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply of finished bonnet rest material.17th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0061
Request to send an official order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. for special bonnet rest fabric.21th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0062
Bonnet finish quality and a complaint about defects from Messrs Barkers.30th Sep 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0063
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. to confirm the specification of a bonnet rest strip.4th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0064
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the official confirmation of the reference number for a special 'bonrest' material.7th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0065
Manufacturing finish of bonnets and issues with the curve on Bentley bonnets raised by coachbuilders.30th Oct 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0066
Letter proposing a patented Bonnet and Wing invention to be built as a single, rubber-insulated structure.4th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0067
Letter discussing the manufacturing advantages of a design principle for the vehicle's front structure.4th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0068
Telegram from Steadman to Booth rescheduling a visit to Derby.4th Nov 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0069
Blueprint showing a side profile of the front section of a motor car, including the bonnet and wing.8th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0070
Follow-up letter concerning a previously submitted Bonnet and Wing invention, with internal annotations.8th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0072
American car assembly methods and proposing a further step.8th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0073
Memo discussing potential issues with a proposed 'Leslie Jones' bonnet design.21th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0074
Letter critiquing an invention proposal for a bonnet and wing, detailing its mechanical weaknesses.21th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0075
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a bonnet hinge design improvement and painting process.10th Dec 1937Box 119 \ 4  scan0076
Letter regarding a change in bonnet fastener types and returning submitted samples.21th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0077
Return of sample bonnet fasteners to the supplier as they are no longer required.21th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0078
Loan and return of a set of bonnet fasteners.24th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0079
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding incorrect product dimensions for a bonnet rest and delivery delays for V belts.24th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0080
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding an order for 'Bon-Rest' strip and 'Fero-grip' fan belts.27th Jan 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0081
Internal request to place an order for 50 ft. of cable laid bonnet rest with British Belting & Asbestos Ltd.3rd Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0082
Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Co. requesting a further 50 feet of cable laid cotton bonnet rest.3rd Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0083
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding a delay in dispatching a steel bonnet for anti-rust treatment.16th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0084
The allocation of Bonrest material from Ferodo Ltd. for experimental purposes.22th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0085
Letter of introduction for a supervisor to visit Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. to discuss Widney hinges for new models.24th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0086
Letter from a contractor discussing a meeting about the manufacture of hinges, bonnet panels, and proposed standardisation.25th Feb 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0087
Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. regarding the fitting of a Tidney hinge to bonnet plates.14th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0088
Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring if tools can fold a side edge section.14th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0089
Arranging for a supplier to fit a widney hinge to the top plates for a 28.G.VI car bonnet.14th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0090
Letter detailing instructions for fitting a Widney hinge to a pair of bonnet plates.14th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0091
Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about the capability of tools to fold a side edge section.14th Apr 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0092


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