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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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Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding specifications for leading shoe brakes and the thickness of the web.22th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0125
Letter of apology for being unable to attend a dance due to a month-long absence from work.22th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0126
Letter from New Hudson Ltd regarding the acceptance of an order for shoes with rivet holes and enclosing a revised print.25th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0127
Covering order for eight special brake shoes for Bentley V brakes from New Hudson Ltd.28th Feb 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0128
Letter to Messrs. New Hudson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and a correct blueprint.1st Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0129
Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. ordering a master cylinder and requesting a parts catalogue.20th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0130
Request to issue an official order for a master cylinder from Automotive Products Ltd.20th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0131
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. concerning a modification to Girling adjuster units.20th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0132
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a 1¼ inch Barrel type Master Cylinder.22th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0133
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. concerning alterations to an adjuster for an aluminium brake shoe.28th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0134
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming an agreement to accept standard machining on plungers and enclosing a revised print.29th Mar 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0135
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding altered expander unit plungers and a request for special taps and drawings.6th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0136
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd discussing a modification to adjuster plungers.7th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from New Hudson Limited regarding tapping sizes and the supply of a standard tap.7th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0138
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to New Hudson Ltd. requesting a pair of new adjuster units.13th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0139
Request for a scheme showing hydraulic brake pipes and fittings for the B.V. B.50 and Silver Wraith chassis.13th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0140
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. concerning a communication issue and the status of order number 87420.14th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0141
Order confirmation letter for Lockheed hydraulic fittings sent to Automotive Products Ltd.27th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0142
Official order for a duplicate set of parts to be issued to Automotive Products Ltd.27th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0143
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding an order for a duplicate set of Hydraulic Fittings.28th Apr 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0144
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding an untraceable customer letter related to an order.3rd May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0145
Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. requesting a Hill holder for experimental purposes.4th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0146
Request to issue an official order to Automotive Products Ltd. for a Hill holder for experimental work.4th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0147
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the supply and fitting of Girling Brakes.4th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0148
Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding the specification and delivery delay of a Hill Holder.8th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0149
Request to order three sets of Lockheed Hydraulic fittings from Automotive Products Ltd.12th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0150
List of parts with quantities, part numbers, and descriptions for one set.12th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0151
Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. regarding the ordering of Hill Holders and hoses for an experimental chassis.12th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0152
List of parts by part number and description, with quantities for one set.12th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0153
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the despatch of a Lockheed Hill Holder, hoses, and fittings.15th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0154
Urgent internal memo to order 1 gallon of Lockheed brake fluid Orange.17th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0155
Letter to a supplier about an issue with white grease melting and a request to switch to Mobiloil grease No.5.17th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0156
Correspondence regarding changing the grease for Girling Brake Expanders to Mobiloil Grease No. 5.19th May 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0157
Instructing a change of grease for Girling brakes operating wedges and adjustors.12th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0158
Instructing the conversion of 12.B.V. models from mechanical to hydraulic front brakes.26th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0159
Confirming the completion of the scheme for a hand brake lever with a Bowden operated release pawl.30th Jun 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0160
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. enclosing a print of a Girling two-leading shoe brake assembly.4th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0161
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding a delay on special springs and arranging for a replacement set to be sent.5th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0162
Directive to standardize brake linings and servo cams on all future experimental chassis.11th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0163
Instruction to modify the hydraulic front brakes on experimental chassis.11th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0164
Requesting an official order be issued to Automotive Products Ltd. for various parts.14th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0165
Insufficient return spring for the hydraulic brake master cylinder, requesting a stronger spring and an interim fix.24th Jul 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0166
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. chasing the delivery of special springs for two leading shoe Girling brakes.24th Aug 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0167
Letter from a supplier regarding new ordering procedures and supply chain challenges due to the outbreak of war.13th Sep 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0168
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. advising of probable price increases for materials.15th Sep 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0169
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. acknowledging their remarks regarding an increase of prices.19th Sep 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0170
Payment for an invoice from New-Hudson Ltd. for hand-made Girling brake shoe springs.27th Sep 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0171
Letter to A.F. Martindale discussing the brake specifications for a small car, including set-up, drum size, and linkage.28th Sep 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0172
Recommending linings for leading and trailing brake shoes on an 11.B.V. model.5th Oct 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0173
Covering order for Girling Brake Shoe springs.6th Oct 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0174
Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding brake arrangements for a small car and the start of the War.13th Oct 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from a supplier about potential delays and price increases for Lockheed Brake Fluid due to National Emergency demands.23th Oct 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0176
Requesting the material specification for a washer in a Bendix brake adjusting mechanism.24th Nov 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0177
Request from the laboratory for more washers for a satisfactory material analysis for Bendix Brakes.27th Nov 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0178
Material of a washer in the Bendix brake adjusting mechanism to prevent squeaks.24th Nov 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0179
Letter describing an instructor's job at No. 12 E.F.T.S. RAF Prestwick.8th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0180
Letter discussing suggestions for brakes and cost analysis.8th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0181
Twin valve shock damper scheme and related issues with dirt.8th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0182
Design challenges related to a compound valve, including dirt settlement and component costs.8th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0183
What is imagined to be a convenient size.11th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0184
Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding his new job, brake specifications, and the relocation of the Experimental Department.11th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0185
Laboratory report on the material analysis of a washer from a Bendix brake shoe adjusting mechanism.21th Dec 1939Box 121 \ 1  scan0186
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. announcing a new Service Engineer for client liaison.5th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0187
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. acknowledging new Service Engineers and advising of a staff change due to an R.A.F. recall.9th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0188
Letter discussing problems with interleaving and brake linings, comparing different material types.14th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0189
Memo discussing the trial and sourcing of new materials like V.G.90 for springs from Ferodo.14th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0190
Costs and testing procedures for new spring materials, specifically mentioning Ferodo and Enaldite.14th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from A.F. Martindale enquiring about a sketch for a cheap shock damper.17th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0192
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. requesting figures for the Servo Coefficient of Girling Brakes on an experimental car.17th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to P/O A.F. Martindale regarding his remarks on brake lining and inter-leaving.17th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. Robotham and confirming information is being prepared.19th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0195
Brake and lining wear for three car models with hydraulic front and Girling rear systems.23th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0196
Brake system performance, adjustments, and issues for a vehicle with hydraulic front and Girling rear brakes.23th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0197
Brake wear inspection and findings, including measurements and car weight.23th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0198
Brake wear test results for car 33.G.VII, noting a disproportionate wear ratio between the front and rear.23th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0199
Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding excessive rear brake wear on 8-cylinder cars and a query about using a more durable brake lining.24th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0200
Official order for two different sizes of Bundy Tubing.26th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0201
Letter from a supplier advising of material shortages and extended delivery lead times of at least four months.31th Jan 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0202
Letter from Prestwick Aerodrome discussing front wheel skid and braking.4th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0203
With calculations for vehicle dynamics, specifically braking ratios and front skid safety factors.4th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0204
Analysing front braking proportions, weight transference, and associated physics calculations including a free-body diagram.4th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0205
Letter on Officers' Mess letterhead discussing issues with brake system ratios and the development of components.4th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0206
Letter suggesting altering proportions to address a technical issue described as 'incoherent'.4th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0207
Master cylinder dimensions and recommendations against using Lepaz brake linings due to accelerated wear.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0208
Conference minutes detailing decisions on brake system modifications due to sticking in snow and slush.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0209
Modifications and testing procedures for Girling wedge units and servo systems.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0210
Brake system issues including servo water ingress, front brake damper stiction, and brake lining wear.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0211
Plan outlining the testing procedure for hydraulic front brakes, including component recommendations and chassis allocation.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0212
Letter to Automotive Products, Co. Ltd. about fitting hydraulic brakes to a 30 HP Bentley for experimental purposes.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0213
Letter page requesting a recommendation for suitable sizes of cylinders and pedal ratio.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0214
Causes of brakes sticking on due to recent snow and slush conditions.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0215
Faults found in a vehicle's servo and brake system.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0216
Comparison of dimensions for equaliser wedge unit rods between Girling and R.R. manufacture.16th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0217
Design of foot brake linkages for the left-hand senior range of cars.23th Feb 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0218
Short memo reminding someone about the hand brake with modified ground clearance.2nd Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0219
Inquiring about a scheme to prevent carrier plates from rattling.2nd Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0220
Request to The Press Caps Co Ltd. for a quantity of smaller press caps for Girling Hydraulic Brakes.12th Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0221
Requesting production costs for modifications to Girling wedge units, including chromium plating and housing enlargement.12th Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to The Wilcot (Parent) Co. Ltd. requesting a dozen dust excluders for experimental purposes and a quotation for 500.12th Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0223
Hand-drawn sketch of a cylindrical component with fitting dimensions and a reference to another drawing.12th Mar 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0224


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