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Investigation into the causes of body booms and vibrations.4th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page026
Analysis of frame weakness and engine vibration issues in 6-cylinder vehicles, with proposed solutions and comparisons to a 6-litre Bentley.16th Mar 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page027
Cause of cracking on a continental touring saloon body, potentially related to chassis rigidity and diamond engine mounting.16th Mar 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page028
Scuttle distortion and the torsional flexibility of a chassis with diamond engine mounting.18th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page029
Engine vibrations, torque reactions, and flexible versus rigid engine mountings in comparison with Hispano and Bentley.18th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page030
Clarifying the author's non-involvement in the investigation of 'booming cars' on P.2. & 20/25HP models.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page031
Idea for an engine mounting to improve the torsional rigidity of the frame.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page032
Clarifying the author's non-involvement in the investigation of 'booming cars'.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page033
Analysis of the source and mechanics of 'booming' vibrations in cars.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page034
Theoretical proposal on car body parts acting as sound amplifiers, with diagrams and a suggested experiment.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page035
Investigation into body and frame resonance, exploring sound transmission and potential causes of booming.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page036
Report page discussing car body construction, frame rigidity, and the causes of acoustic booming.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page037
Solutions for engine vibration and body boom issues by modifying engine mountings and flywheel design.25th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page038
Crankshaft torsional vibration and solutions involving thicker rubber engine mountings.31th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page039
Instructing work to be carried out on Chassis 24-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.31th Mar 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page040
Body booms and engine vibrations, considering solutions like stiffening the flywheel, frame, and engine mounting.8th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page041
Chassis stiffness, engine mounting schemes, and improvements for future designs, comparing with Bentley and Hispano.8th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page042
Engine performance, chassis rigidity, body booms, and proposed static tests for a 6-cylinder engine.22th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page043
Instruction for Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No. 19-EX as per an attached estimate.22th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page044
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis number 27-EX.24th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page045
Cause of 'booms' in Phantom II models, related to body and sub-frame construction.27th Apr 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page046
Instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 24-EX.2nd May 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page047
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 12-EX.2nd May 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page048
Internal instruction memo for work to be carried out on chassis 14-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.5th May 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page049
Investigation into a 'booming' vibration, identifying its periodicity and concluding it is a body or frame characteristic.7th May 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page050
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No.25-EX.11th Jun 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page051
Instruction to arrange for work to be carried out on Chassis No.24-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.11th Jun 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page052
Instruction to have Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.13th Jun 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page053
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 19-EX as per an attached estimate.17th Jun 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page054
Process of implementing appearance changes to the chassis and proposing a list of features for the 20/25 model.10th Jul 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page055
Modifications and approvals for an experimental car's hinges and scuttle.18th Jul 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page056
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per the attached estimate.18th Jul 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page057
Instruction for work to be carried out on chassis 27-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.18th Jul 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page058
Proposed wind tunnel experiments on streamlined car bodies to reduce windage for high-speed motoring.4th Aug 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page059
Aerodynamic testing of alternative car body shapes for improved performance and appearance.4th Aug 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page060
Instruction for work to be carried out by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes on chassis 20-EX from the Experimental Department.24th Aug 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page061
Instruction to carry out work on chassis number 22-EX.24th Aug 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page062
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No. 14-EX.7th Sep 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page063
Instruction memo to authorise chassis work by I. Wilkinson & Son Ltd. based on attached estimates.23th Sep 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page064
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 22-EX as per an attached estimate.9th Oct 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page065
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Hohnes to carry out work on chassis No. 12-EX.9th Oct 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page066
Authorising work to be carried out on Chassis No. 27-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.23th Oct 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page067
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 22-EX as per an attached estimate.19th Oct 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page068
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 25-EX as per an attached estimate.19th Oct 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page069
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 19-EX as per an attached estimate.12th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page070
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 12-EX as per an attached estimate.12th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page071
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to perform work on a car based on an attached estimate.13th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page072
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 20-EX as per an attached estimate.24th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page073
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.26th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page074
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.30th Nov 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page075
Internal instruction memo authorising work to be carried out on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.21th Dec 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page076
Internal instruction memo to authorise work on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes based on an attached estimate.28th Dec 1931Box 12 \ 6  06-page077
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.29th Jan 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page078
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.4th Feb 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page079
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.22th Feb 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page080
Instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 22-EX per an attached estimate.27th Feb 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page081
Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 19-EX based on an attached estimate.4th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page082
Instruction, subsequently cancelled, for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 19-EX.5th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page083
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.9th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page084
Instruction to carry out work on a car for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, cancelling a previous estimate.12th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page085
From Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. enclosing an inventory for Chassis No. 20-EX.28th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page086
Inventory of a 40/50 Chassis, detailing its condition and included parts.28th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page087
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate.28th Apr 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page088
Instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car per an attached estimate.11th May 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page089
The poor condition of the body on Phantom II car 22-EX and the cost of repair versus replacement.20th Jul 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page090
Letter discussing body options for a Phantom II chassis, No. 22-EX.29th Jul 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page091
Brief typed letter regarding Phantom II Bodies.12th Aug 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page092
Secret memo discussing the failure of a car body on the 1-Per.2 model and the continued need for a body subframe due to chassis changes.7th Oct 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page093
The causes of rattles in a Peregrine Park Ward Saloon body, referencing shock dampers and chassis rigidity.13th Oct 1932Box 12 \ 6  06-page094
Car body construction, weight, strength, and comparison with American models, including interactions with coachbuilders.12th Dec 1933Box 12 \ 6  06-page095
The build of an Enclosed Drive Limousine body for a Phantom chassis by Messrs Park Ward & Co.12th Dec 1933Box 12 \ 6  06-page096
Proposal to change the vehicle for the 10,000 miles Phantom test.15th Dec 1933Box 12 \ 6  06-page097
Approving a new body for a 10,000-mile Phantom test and confirming the chassis number as 20-EX.14th Dec 1933Box 12 \ 6  06-page098
Requesting agreement to scrap an obsolete lorry body from chassis 12-EX, previously used for transporting Schneider Trophy engines.26th Jan 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page099
Letter from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. requesting permission to scrap an old touring body from car 12-EX.24th Jan 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page100
Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming details for building an Experimental Enclosed Limousine, 30-EX.5th Jun 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page101
Specification of coachwork for an Enclosed Limousine, Phantom II, 30.EX.11th Jun 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page102
Specifications for a car body including details on luggage, delivery, and a list of enclosed drawings.14th Jul 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page103
Letter to Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a replacement door handle for a Phantom car, body number 3470.14th Jul 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page104
Requesting an official order for a new door handle supplied by Park Wards for chassis 27-EX.19th Jul 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page105
Request to supply P.100 Headlamps, footswitch, and Wing Lamps for chassis 30-EX to Derby.25th Jul 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page106
Requesting the collection date for a car body from Messrs. Park Ward.31th Jul 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page107
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing experiences and required modifications for mounting an enclosed limousine body.24th Aug 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page108
Body fitting issues and suggested modifications sent to Park Ward & Co., Ltd.24th Aug 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page109
List of required modifications and corrections for a car body sent to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd.24th Aug 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page110
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd. detailing issues with wing alignment, bonnet strip, capping, and instrument panel lights.24th Aug 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page111
Requesting the return of two incorrect window ventilator handles that were omitted from the original body.12th Sep 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page112
Receipt of incorrect window ventilator handles for car 30-EX and a request for the correct parts and fittings.12th Sep 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page113
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a tool kit for chassis 5-B-IV and a switch key for chassis 31-EX.2nd Nov 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page114
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming specifications for experimental car 31-EX.23th Nov 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page115
Coachwork inspection report for a 28-EX Park-Ward Limousine.4th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page116
Faults with an instrument board, front and rear doors, and Fisher ventilators.4th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page117
Issues with vehicle bodywork and fittings.4th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page118
Remarks on a car's condition after Continental road testing, detailing issues with rattles, mudguards, and body movement.4th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page119
Delays in finishing an Enclosed Limousine body due to window fittings, and discussing wing lamp design.10th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page120
Request to despatch a plasticine model of a side lamp to Messrs. Park Ward.11th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page121
Letter to Park Ward Limited regarding lorry delivery and a plasticine model of a streamline wing lamp.11th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page122
Plasticine model of a streamline side lamp for a Spectre body.11th Dec 1934Box 12 \ 6  06-page123
Comparing the poor coachwork of car 28-EX with car 21-G-IV and arranging for an examination by Messrs. Park Ward.16th Jan 1935Box 12 \ 6  06-page124
Agreeing to let coachbuilder Park Wards test the coachwork of experimental car 28-EX.19th Jan 1935Box 12 \ 6  06-page125


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