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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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Technical specification sheet detailing the mounting, windows, seating, and radio set of a vehicle body.21th Feb 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0196
Notes on vehicle body and interior construction, materials, and features, including rust issues.21th Feb 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0197
Notes on car body construction, component design, and assembly details.21th Feb 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0198
Visit and analysis of a Cadillac car body.1st Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0199
Page 2 of a report discussing the construction methods of a Cadillac body, considering similar techniques for future designs.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0200
Chassis stiffness and construction of a Cadillac body.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0201
14,000-mile report on a Cadillac detailing its performance under severe road and weather conditions.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0202
Engine failures, cold starting issues, misfiring, and design for maintenance.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0203
Engine component accessibility, mounting, and performance, including the exhaust system.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0204
Performance evaluation of the exhaust, clutch, steering, and gearbox systems of a vehicle.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0205
Issues found with the petrol, carburettor, and cooling systems during testing.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0206
Technical report detailing issues with brakes, and observations on the controlled dampers and rear axle.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0207
The performance of a vehicle's propeller shaft, chassis lubrication, electrical system, starter motor, and ignition.5th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0208
The 6-volt battery location, car weight, and tyre mileage.5th Feb 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0209
Stiffness of an all-steel Cadillac body and proposing an experiment to strengthen their own coachwork.6th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0210
Requesting inspection and assessment of wear on parts from a stripped Cadillac.8th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0211
Technical memorandum discussing the design and characteristics of a Cadillac Camshaft.9th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0212
Valve lift diagram for a Cadillac V16 engine, showing lift, velocity, and acceleration curves.8th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0213
The strip condition of a Cadillac, detailing wear on the chain drive, pistons, connecting rods, and valves.13th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0214
Laboratory report on the examination of anodically oxidised aluminium pistons from a Cadillac car after 20,000 miles.12th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0215
Request for various components and technical information from a stripped Cadillac for analysis.15th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0216
Experimental department report on the Cadillac 16 Gearbox.8th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0217
The dismantling and examination of a Cadillac 16 Gear Box after an 18,000-mile test.15th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0218
Comparative analysis of a Cadillac gearbox, focusing on its silent operation, materials, bearings, and gear bedding.15th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0219
Summary of features affecting gearbox silence, comparing American (Cadillac) and R.R. designs.15th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0220
Agreement to test gears incorporating features B, 3, 4, 5 & 6 in the Spectre gearbox.15th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0221
Breakdown of the component weights of a Cadillac Gear Box and comparison with a Spectre box.18th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0222
Photograph of a helical gear component.26th Feb 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0223
Blueprint showing the cross-section of a Cadillac 16 gearbox.26th Feb 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0224
Arrangement of a Cadillac 16' gearbox.14th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0225
Cadillac frame distortion measurements under various loads.23th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0226
Comparative analysis of petrol tank weights for various cars, showing pounds per gallon.25th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0227
Visit from Mr. Jackman of the Rover Car Shop to inspect a Cadillac body.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0228
Cover note sending requested weights, photographs, and sketches concerning a Cadillac.3rd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0229
Photograph showing the internal components of a drum brake assembly.29th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0231
Blueprint of a crankshaft damper for a V16 Cadillac.29th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0232
List of component weights for a Cadillac V16 power unit.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0233
List of component weights for a Cadillac V.16 engine, sheet 2.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0234
List of component weights for a Cadillac V16, including transmission, suspension, and axle parts.3rd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0235
Test report on Cadillac frame distortion under varying loads.5th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0236
The strip condition of a Cadillac engine unit after 20,000 miles.5th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0237
Inspection report detailing wear on the timing chain and front wheel suspension components.5th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0238
The condition of the rear road springs and bushings on a chassis.5th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0239
Drawing illustrating the condition of Cadillac exhaust valves after 10,000 miles of trials in France.12th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0240
Table of measurements for a Cadillac 5-bearing crankshaft and bearing clearances after a 10,000-mile test in France.12th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0241
Measurement data for Cadillac V16 pistons after 10,000-mile trials in France.21th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0242
Cylinder dimension measurements from a Cadillac V16 engine after 10,000 miles of trials in France.2nd Mar 1938Box 125 \ 1  scan0243
Hardness test results for Cadillac V16 tappet rollers and camshafts after 10,000 miles trials in France.22th Mar 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0244
Information exchange on Cadillac and Terraplane engines.6th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0245
Request to arrange the procurement of replacement parts for a Cadillac car.6th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0246
Obtaining replacements for a Cadillac.5th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0247
List of required replacement parts for a 16-cylinder Cadillac chassis type 355-D Fleetwood.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0248
Letter to Cadillac detailing issues found during the teardown analysis of one of their cars after a test run in France.8th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0249
Page 2 of a typed letter discussing vehicle condition, requesting information, and commenting on business prosperity.8th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0250
Receipt of information regarding Cadillac and Terraplane engines.9th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0251
Internal memorandum comparing cylinder wear figures from a Cadillac report to internal averages.8th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0252
Specification sheet detailing particulars for a Cadillac.7th Nov 1934Box 125 \ 1  scan0253
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding a delay in supplying parts for a Cadillac car.12th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from Cadillac Motor Car Company discussing transmission gear design for silence.17th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0255
Processing of LaSalle Transmission gears.17th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0256
Performance of gear lapping systems and methods for producing quiet transmission gears.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0257
Letter from the Cadillac Motor Car Company describing their production methods for transmission gears.2nd Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0258
Gear tooth lapping operations, pressure angles, and contact, with a comparison to Cadillac and LaSalle transmission practices.1st Aug 1938Box 125 \ 1  scan0259
Drawing showing modifications to main shaft and counter shaft helical gear teeth contacts.1st Aug 1938Box 125 \ 1  scan0260
Accompanying a photograph of a Cadillac frame, scaled to one-twelfth full size.27th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0261
Blueprint of a Cadillac V16 cylinder head face layout.26th Apr 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0262
Inquiring about the availability of a Cadillac chassis needed for comparison with the Spectre model.9th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0263
Cadillac, requesting a reply to a previous communication.16th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0264
Getting the weight of Cadillac and Phantom II body shells.17th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0265
The rebuilding of a Cadillac and the arrival of parts from America.20th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0266
Comparison of the weights of a Cadillac shell and a Hooper enclosed drive limousine shell.23th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0267
The chassis for a 16-cylinder Cadillac, which is needed to have the body remounted.27th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0268
Dispatch of a 16-Cylinder Cadillac chassis.28th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0269
Request to arrange for the despatch of a Cadillac Chassis to Lillie Hall by train.28th May 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0270
Investigation and comparison of different model frame crosses.1st Jun 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0271
Blueprint showing four different designs for a model frame crosser.5th Jun 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0272
Requesting the return of a petrol filler extension for a Cadillac chassis.5th Jun 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0273
Note about the dispatch of a Cadillac petrol filler extension with a chassis.6th Jun 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0274
Despatch of a Cadillac petrol filler extension.6th Jun 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0275
Secret memo about arranging for a Cadillac to be taken to France for comparison and a potential trip to test the Spectre.13th Jun 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0276
Chassis and body torsion test results for a steel-bodied Cadillac car.20th Sep 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0277
Chassis and body torsion test results for a steel-bodied Cadillac car.20th Sep 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0278
Request for an estimate to repair the brakes and gearbox on a Cadillac 16.27th Sep 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0279
Letter from car concessionaire Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. concerning service queries for a 16-cylinder Cadillac.1st Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0280
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. arranging for the servicing of a Cadillac car.25th Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0281
Confirmation of a Cadillac car repair booking, estimating a three-day completion time.26th Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0282
List of required repairs and issues for a Cadillac vehicle.28th Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0283
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd enclosing an estimate for repairs to a Cadillac Car V.16.31th Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0284
Estimate for extensive repairs on a Cadillac V16 vehicle, including engine, brake, and suspension work.31th Oct 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0285
Research on frame stiffness requirements and comparing existing models with competitors.2nd Nov 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0286
Table comparing the stiffness in lbs/ft./Degree for various car frames and complete cars.2nd Nov 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0287
Requesting arrangements to be made for collecting a Cadillac.14th Nov 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0288
Official order be passed to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman for an attached invoice.22th Nov 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0289
Laboratory report on the material analysis of a Cadillac Connecting Rod.2nd Dec 1935Box 125 \ 1  scan0290
Comparison of frame weights for a Cadillac, a Phantom II, and a Phantom III.10th Jan 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0291
Test drive report and review of a V8 Cadillac 1936 Model.10th Jan 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0292
Page two of a vehicle performance and feature assessment report.13th Jan 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0293
Performance comparison between the 4¼ Litre Bentley and the Cadillac 8 Cylinder Vee.10th Aug 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0294
Brief memo discussing an improvement in American performance after adding more weight.10th Aug 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0295
Request to adapt a standard Phantom III fan to fit a Cadillac car hub.29th Sep 1936Box 125 \ 1  scan0296


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