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The despatch of two bonnet top plates to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston in Birmingham.6th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0093
Telegram confirming the dispatch of a spare steel hinge rod.12th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0094
Telegram requesting a spare steel hinge rod as one already supplied.12th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0095
Letter to supplier Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. regarding the manufacture of bonnet plates and hinges.20th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0096
Letter requesting the manufacture of bonnet top plates and a complete bonnet, detailing materials, finish, and the need for estimates.20th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0097
Letter from a supplier acknowledging receipt of blueprints and discussing bonnet production details and irregularities.21th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0098
Despatch request for bonnet side hinges to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston Ltd.30th May 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0099
Letter from a supplier regarding the readiness and delivery of Bentley Bonnet Panels.1st Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0100
Bonnet blueprints for Bentley 111 and Bentley 50 experimental cars.8th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0101
Technical memorandum regarding the design and interchangeability of bonnets for B.50 and B.3 models.2nd Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0102
Requesting an official order for work on bonnets for various experimental cars.13th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0103
Bonnet valance strip for B.3 and B.50 models.13th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0104
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for 20 ft. of bonnet rest material.15th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0105
Request to Ferodo Ltd. for a supply of 'Bonrest' material with specific dimensions.15th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0106
Letter to a supplier confirming the correct hinge part number for a Bentley bonnet and chasing for a completion date.17th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0107
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the preparation of a 20ft length of 0.1 inch thick material for the Experimental Department.17th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0108
Letter from a supplier confirming a change in drawing specifications for a Bentley Bonnet hinge.18th Jun 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0109
Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. requesting a sketch of a spring device for bonnet hinges.3rd Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0110
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding a Widney Centre Bonnet Hinge with a self-opening spring device.5th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0111
Return of two sample bonnet fastener handles and locks to Messrs. Amal Ltd.14th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0112
Letter to supplier Amal Ltd. regarding the design and supply of a bonnet catch with an incorporated lock.16th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0113
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding the adaptation of a lock bonnet fastener.19th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0114
Lack of design details and material ordering for bonnets on Bentley cars Nos. 3.B.8 & 2.B.50.22th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0115
Report comparing the Rover type bonnet against the orthodox bonnet for B.III and B.50 cars.21th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0116
Comparison of cost, weight, and convenience between orthodox and Rover type bonnets.21th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0117
Comparison and proposal for revisions to various bonnet designs, discussing parts, weights, and production standards.21th Sep 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0118
Requesting the return of a loaned bonnet spring demonstration model to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd.4th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0119
Request for a covering order for parts to be sent to Messrs. Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd.10th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0120
Letter of inquiry to a supplier regarding the supply and construction methods of bonnet eyes for hinges.11th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0121
Internal request for an official order to be sent to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for 'Bonrest' material.13th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0122
Telegram requesting bonnet opening spring attachments be sent.19th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0123
Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of a bonnet spring attachment.20th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0124
Telegram received by telephone confirming a bonnet spring attachment is leaving by 4:30 passenger service.20th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0125
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the supply of bonnet brackets and hinges.14th Oct 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0126
Continuation of a letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the cost of brackets.20th Oct 1934Box 119 \ 4  scan0127
Post office telegram regarding a bonnet spring attachment leaving by passenger service.20th Oct 1934Box 119 \ 4  scan0128
Letter from the Experimental Department to Amal Ltd. requesting a drawing for bonnet fasteners.1st Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0129
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding the supply of prints for bonnet fasteners and a planned demonstration of a new 'One-Shot' fastener.3rd Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0130
Letter confirming a telephone order for two pairs of Bentley top plates and associated parts from a supplier.11th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0131
Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. regarding a previously unreceived letter and prints.14th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0132
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston confirming receipt of blueprints and advising that work on issue EB.3849/50 is underway.16th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0133
Post office telegram confirming the despatch of superfine bonnet sheets for a 7.5 passenger vehicle.23th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0134
Telegram confirming a telephone conversation regarding an order for two sheets of bonnet steel.23th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0135
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Amal Ltd. for bonnet fasteners for specific cars.24th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0136
Letter to a supplier regarding updated drawings for top plates and confirmation of satisfactory parts.1st Dec 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0137
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding prints for the contours of top plates and satisfactory bonnet plates.2nd Dec 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0138
Requesting an official order for two pairs of bonnet top plates for 2.B.50 and 10.B.V. chassis.2nd Dec 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0139
Letter to a supplier confirming a telephone conversation and requesting the manufacture of two pairs of Bentley top plates.11th Nov 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0140
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding single-handle operating type bonnet fasteners and enclosing drawings.13th Dec 1938Box 119 \ 4  scan0141
Experimental scheme for a bonnet valance strip and rest angle for specific chassis models.13th Jan 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0142
Bonnet design issue on B.5, B.50, and Wraith 80 models, detailing a problem with scuttle height and proposing a solution.14th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0143
Scheme for modifications to the bonnet face plate and clips for Bentley 5 and Bentley 50 models.21th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0144
Letter to Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. requesting the manufacture and supply of Bentley bonnet top plates.23th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0145
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston confirming an order for two pairs of Bentley bonnet top plates.24th Feb 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0146
Procedure for supplying bonnet assembly drawings and parts to Messrs. Park Wards for various models.1st Mar 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0147
Letter from AMAL LTD confirming a phone conversation about a three-week lead time for Bonnet Fasteners and proposing an alternative.7th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0148
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. regarding the use of shorter steel rods.9th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0149
Letter from AMAL LTD acknowledging an order for a one-shot Bonnet Fastener.11th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0150
Official order be sent to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. for a Widney Hinge.29th Mar 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0151
Order for bonnet hinges for car models 11.B.V. and 12.B.V.17th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0152
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting two bonnet hinges from a supplier.17th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0153
Requesting a retrospective order be sent to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. for a Widney Patent Bonnet Hinge.18th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0154
Request to place an official order with Messrs Amal Ltd. for bonnet fasteners.19th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0155
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. confirming an order for two Rover type bonnet fasteners.19th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0156
Letter confirming verbal instructions for bonnet hinges to be forwarded to Park Ward's Ltd.19th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0157
Requesting an official order for Bentley V bonnet fasteners.26th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0158
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding a delay in the delivery of Bonnet Fasteners, requesting a blueprint for a modification.29th Apr 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0159
Letter to Amal Ltd. enclosing a print of bonnet fasteners and apologising for a delay.2nd May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0160
Letter from supplier AMAL LTD confirming receipt of a blue print and proceeding with samples for bonnet fasteners.5th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0161
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a sample escutcheon and rubber washer be sent to coachbuilders Park Wards Ltd.11th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0162
Letter from AMAL LTD confirming receipt of an order and the dispatch of sample Escutcheons and Rubber Washers to a third party.12th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0163
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. regarding modifications to bottom bonnet fasteners.7th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0164
The modification and despatch of One Shot Amal Fasteners for Park Ward Ltd.12th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0165
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. clarifying orders for bonnet fasteners, stiffeners, and escutcheons.27th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0166
Letter from AMAL LTD confirming an order for fasteners, aluminium plates, and steel stiffening plates.29th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0167
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding a delay in the despatch of brackets for bonnet fasteners.4th Jul 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0168
Letter from AMAL LTD concerning the provision of prints for bonnet fasteners.13th Jul 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0169
Letter from The Searle Radiator Company acknowledging a recent visit and confirming an order for two radiators.6th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0170
Letter to a supplier regarding the potential use of their patent quick-action fastener for a Bentley V Bonnet.12th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0171
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding bonnet fasteners.14th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0172
Elimination of a handle on the bonnet side plates, referencing a Buick design.16th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0173
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding a sample Cowl Clip and a list of fastener modifications.16th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0174
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. regarding an alternative type of cowl clip fastener and requesting a quotation.23th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0175
Request to place an official order with Messrs. Amal Ltd. for eight cowling fasteners.23th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0176
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding the price and despatch of an order for Cowling Clips.24th Feb 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0177
Note regarding a visit to Morris Radiators, John Marston's, Amal Ltd, and Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd.13th Mar 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0178
Letter from AMAL LTD regarding the supply and suitability of Cowling Fasteners.28th Mar 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0179
Letter to Messrs. Amal Ltd. acknowledging receipt of Cowling Fasteners type 198/1 for experimental testing.3rd Apr 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0180
Bonnet design for 8-cylinder engines, specifically for the left-hand Silver Phantom.5th Apr 1940Box 119 \ 4  scan0181
Letter to supplier Messrs. Small & Parkes, Ltd. concerning the supply of bonnet tape and requesting a sample.24th Mar 1941Box 119 \ 4  scan0182
Requesting the immediate build of an 8-cylinder engine and addressing a clutch facing deflection issue.17th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0183
Private letter detailing a proposal for a new car body, comparing its dimensions to the client's present car.17th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0184
Confirming customer approval for a car drawing and providing paint and upholstery specifications to Park Wards.22th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0185
Specification memo for a Silver Dawn 60 chassis frame, detailing parts for a bent front pan.25th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0186
Note on the requirement to spot weld an engine support bracket to gussets for a cast iron engine.25th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0187
Parts list and specifications for a 33 GVll Silver Dawn 80 special chassis frame.26th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0188
Forwarding of blueprints for Frame Makers Assembly and engine support modifications.26th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0189
Design instruction memo for rear dampers for the Wraiths model.21th May 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0190
Draft specification for new experimental cars, including the Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn models.3rd Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0191
Modifications to the Six Light Silver Dawn car design to conform with the Silver Wraith bonnet and radiator.9th Jun 1939Box 119 \ 4  scan0192


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