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Letter to A.G. Booth of Humber Ltd. regarding an inquiry about a 'Hayes' fan.31th May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0118
Letter from Humber Limited to W.A. Robotham concerning a previous enquiry about an American representative.2nd Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0119
Visit to Humbers Ltd. to discuss issues and alternative designs for water pumps and fans.16th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0120
Technical report discussing engine fans and cooling systems, including comparisons with Humber's designs.16th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0121
Fin and tube radiators, a cooling test procedure, and the performance of aluminium versus pressed steel pulleys.16th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0122
Request to rebuild a Humber car following a completed weight analysis.16th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0123
Photograph illustrating the method of mounting and locating a Lucas Starter motor in a Humber Super Snipe unit.19th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0124
Photograph illustrating the mounting and locating method for a Lucas Starter motor in a Humber Super Snipe unit.19th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0125
Close-up view of a starter motor pinion aligning with an engine casing.27th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0126
Covering note for a supplied Humber Snipe scraper ring.27th Jun 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0127
Cover sheet for particulars and sketches of the 1939 Humber Super Snipe chassis.11th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0128
Technical specifications for the Humber Super 'Snipe' 1939 model.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0129
Specifications for engine and transmission components.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0130
Technical specifications for gearbox ratios, gears, camshaft, rear axle, differential, and petrol pump.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0131
Hand-drawn engineering diagram of a cylinder head with dimensions and a cross-section view.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0132
Hand-drawn cross-section diagram of a cylinder head with dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0133
Drawing of a water pump case with various dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0134
Drawing of a water pump case with dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0135
Diagram of a water pump case and a flexible drive for a dynamo and water pump.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0136
Drawing of a water pump impellor with dimensions and notes.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0137
Dimensional drawing of a connecting rod, including cross-sections and a scrap view of the screw detail.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0138
Drawing of a connecting rod cap with dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0139
Drawing of a piston for a Humber Snipe.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0140
Drawing showing the dimensions of an exhaust valve and an inlet valve.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0141
Technical drawing of a Tappet with dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0142
Dimensioned drawing for a 'Tappet Block'.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0143
Assembly diagrams for the front and rear camshaft oil retainers.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0144
Technical drawing of a crankshaft damper with multiple cross-sections and dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0145
Hand-drawn schematic of a timing gear drive system with annotations for components and dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0146
Diagram of the petrol pump, water pump, and dynamo drive assembly.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0147
Drawing of a breather arrangement, including a deflector and joint washer.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0148
Drawing of a front engine mounting bracket.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0149
Drawing with dimensions for a front engine mounting.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0150
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the specifications for a front engine mounting.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0151
Drawing of a rear engine mounting with various sectional views and dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0152
Technical drawing of a flywheel with two views and full dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0153
Drawing of a flywheel starter ring.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0154
Hand-drawn schematic of a front suspension system with a transverse spring and Luvax shock absorber.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0155
Design drawing for a front suspension yoke.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0156
Technical drawing of a front suspension yoke.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0157
Schematic diagram for a Shackle Pin (Yoke) and a Stub Axle.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0158
Drawing showing the dimensions and features of a stub axle.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0159
Engineering drawings for a roll rod and typical chassis frame sections.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0160
Drawing of a differential casing.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0161
Sectional drawing of a differential casing with dimensional annotations.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0162
Hand-drawn engineering schematic of differential pinions and a thrust washer.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0163
Technical drawing detailing the specifications of differential pinions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0164
Drawing of an air silencer with dimensions.18th Nov 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0165
Cross-sectional drawing of an Air Silencer with dimensions and material specifications.25th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0166
Inquiring about the availability and price of an ex-experimental Humber car for Glasgow.25th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0167
Visit to Humber Ltd to review their organisation for correlating service troubles with design and experimental departments.26th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0168
Evaluating a competitor's system for charting service costs, expenditures, and complaints using graphs and pictures.26th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0169
Specimen chart showing total F.O.C. expenditure over a 12-month period.26th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0170
Hand-drawn graph showing purely fictitious monthly expenditure on various vehicle units.26th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0171
Specimen chart tracking issues and expenditure for the 4¼ Litre Bentley clutch jaggers.27th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0172
Request to remove a Humber crankshaft damper for investigation regarding adaptation to a B.60 model.27th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0173
Private car for Glasgow, its purchase price, and a part-exchange deal.31th Jul 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0174
Weight analysis of a Humber car to identify areas for potential weight reduction in their own vehicle.1st Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0175
Weight comparisons and reduction strategies for various car components against competitors.1st Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0176
Weight analysis comparing the B.V. (mainly 9-B-V) and a 1939 Humber Super Snipe Saloon.3rd Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0177
Comparative analysis of component weights and features between a Humber vehicle and a 'B.V.' vehicle, page 2.3rd Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0178
Weight analysis comparing the components of a 'B.V.' vehicle against a Humber.3rd Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0179
Weight comparison table for vehicle components of Humber S.S. and B.V. Al. engine models.3rd Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0180
Weight comparison list of various vehicle components and assemblies.3rd Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0181
Weight comparison table for car components and total curb weight.8th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0182
Replacement of a Humber with a 14 HP Vauxhall for experimental investigation.8th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0183
The loan of experimental cars and the preparation of one for a 15,000-mile test.12th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0184
Weight analysis comparing the chassis electrical system of a Bentley car to a Humber car.23th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0185
Weight comparison list of electrical components between Humber and R.R. models.19th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0186
Weight comparison sheet for various vehicle components and extras for Humber and R.R. models.19th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0187
Weight comparison of engine components between Humber and R.R. models.31th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0188
Letter regarding an order and delivery arrangements for a secondhand 1939 Humber Snipe car for the Glasgow Factory.31th Aug 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0189
The handover of a Humber Snipe and the rendering of an invoice.1st Sep 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0190
Location of the Humber Weight Analysis document.23th Oct 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0191
Listing drawings and parts for a Humber Damper on a B.40 engine crankshaft.9th Jun 1941Box 126 \ 2  scan0192
Adaptation of a Humber Snipe crankshaft damper to a Bentley 40 engine to investigate a vibration issue.11th Jun 1941Box 126 \ 2  scan0193
Adapting a Humber Damper for a B.40 Crank to investigate engine vibration.11th Jun 1941Box 126 \ 2  scan0194
The 8-cylinder Ford's power-to-weight ratio and its potential to compete with existing models.5th Oct 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0001
Comparison table of car weights and required engine sizes to achieve a consistent power-to-weight ratio.6th Oct 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0002
Performance figures and design philosophy of the Ford V.8 Cyl. car.6th Oct 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0003
Road test report on a Ford V.8 two-seater coupe.7th Nov 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0004
Positive and negative aspects of a Ford car.23th Dec 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0005
Internal memorandum discussing the impact of motor tax on car sales, referencing an increase in Ford registrations.23th Dec 1932Box 126 \ 3  scan0006
Visit to the Dagenham factory to research the Lincoln 12 and Textolite gears.4th Jul 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0007
Comparative analysis of a Lincoln 12-cylinder engine's features against other designs and an internal project named 'Spectre'.4th Jul 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0008
Report comparing features of Lincoln, Daimler, and Ford V.8 models, with implications for the Spectre design.4th Jul 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0009
Visit to Dagenham regarding the use and testing of Textolite timing gears for the Ford Motor Co.2nd Sep 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0010
The cyanide process for producing hardened gears with minimal distortion.25th Sep 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0011
Letter from Ford Motor Company Ltd. regarding trying out new products and arranging a visit.25th Sep 1933Box 126 \ 3  scan0012
Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding a delayed order for a 10 HP Ford.14th May 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0013
Specifications and analysis of a Ford V-8 Engine, including details on balance and critical speed.27th Sep 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0014
Analysis of the Ford V-8 engine's design characteristics.2nd Oct 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0015
Letter to Ford discussing the 12-cylinder and V8 engines, steering linkage, and pistons.7th Oct 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0016
Letter from Ford Motor Company Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter addressed to Mr A R Smith.8th Oct 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0017
Sending notes following a trial of a 12-cylinder Lincoln.4th Dec 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0018
Driving notes and impressions on a 12-cylinder Lincoln car.1st Dec 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0019
Critical assessment of a Lincoln chassis, covering its body, instruments, clutch, engine, and headlights.2nd Dec 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0020
Telex message to Fordmotor regarding the unavailability of a 20/25 model for loan.20th Dec 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0021
Letter from Ford Motor Company requesting a certificate of vehicle possession for audit purposes.1st Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0022
Letter certifying possession of a Lincoln vehicle, property of Ford Motor Company Limited, on 31st December 1935.31th Dec 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0023


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