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Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development of a smaller heater model and comparing design features.22th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0061
Sending a car heater to the Repair stores for forwarding to Messrs. Park Wards Ltd.25th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0062
Letter from S. Smith & Sons enclosing a drawing for a reduced-size HaDees Heater.25th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0063
Inquiry to J. Lucas Ltd. regarding the supply of car heater motors and switches.28th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0064
Follow-up letter to Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd. regarding a previous correspondence.28th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0065
Discontinuing the fitting of drain taps and reducing copper piping for Clayton Heaters.29th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0066
The dispatch of 'CC' and 'RA' type Clayton Heaters for testing due to noise issues.30th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0067
Letter regarding a sample Clayton Heater rheostat and control knob being sent for evaluation.3rd May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0068
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning a previous correspondence about a Car Heater Motor.3rd May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0069
Letter to Clayton Deandre Ltd. regarding quotations, noise issues, and performance data for various car heaters.3rd Apr 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0070
Forwarding of two tested car heaters to Lillie Hall for Mr. J. Lee Evans.5th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0071
Instruction to hold up all further casting on the E.88788 Induction Pipe Heater.6th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Limited regarding trials, performance, and pricing of heaters.7th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0073
Comparison of noise and performance between different car heater models.7th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0074
Communication regarding the investigation and return of a sample rheostat.7th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0075
Noise levels and comparative testing of two different Clayton Heater models.10th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0076
Request for the design of a car heater rheostatic switch.11th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0077
Test figures taken on three different types of car heater motors.11th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0078
Price difference and motor noise of two Clayton heater models.12th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0079
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the future production and modifications of a 'HaDees' car heater.18th May 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0080
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting to retain a car heater indefinitely for testing purposes.1st Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0081
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting a second plain bearing car heater motor for testing.1st Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0082
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting a plain bearing motor with flange type fixing.2nd Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the delayed dispatch of a plain bearing car heater motor.2nd Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0084
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a car heater provided on loan for testing and modification.2nd Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0085
Manufacture of a car heater switch, with blueprints provided for quotations from suppliers.3rd Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from John Marston Ltd. enclosing a rough sketch of a fan unit for car heaters.3rd Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0087
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting quotations for a car heater rheostatic switch.4th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0088
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting a quotation for a car heater switch and rheostat.4th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0089
Letter from a supplier regarding a car heater motor and a quotation for an instrument.7th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0090
Letter confirming the manufacture of a flange for a plain bearing motor.7th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0091
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of blueprint No.DCD.709 for a car heater switch.7th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0092
Official order for a car heater motor.8th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss heaters and requesting a quotation for a heater switch.9th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0094
Scheme for a resistance and switch for a car heater.13th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0095
Quotation from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. for car heater rheostatic switches.13th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0096
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a meeting to discuss heaters.13th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0097
Design proposal for a resistance and switch unit for a car heater, outlining its functionality, materials, and appearance.13th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0098
Blueprint for a Car Heater Resistance and Switch.15th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0099
Proposed rheostatic switch for heaters on Wraith bodies, including cost and finish options.16th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0100
Requesting the fitting of a Clayton car heater to vehicle 1.B.50 without water connections.17th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0101
Details for modifying car heater water connections to a single tap design to reduce costs.17th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0102
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding a missing fan and an awaited thermostat.17th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0103
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of a unit sent for testing and providing an estimated completion timeline.18th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0104
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing modified heater arrangements and enclosing blueprints.20th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0105
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an air circulation scheme for demisting and heating.20th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a discussion and preparing a quotation for a car heater rheostat.20th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0107
To hold a matter in abeyance pending an individual's return from holiday.21th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0108
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the procurement and specifications of car heater components for experimental cars.23th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0109
Letter apologising for a missing four-inch fan and a delay in despatching a 'drop in' type thermostat.22th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0110
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample for a car heater and offering an alternative from stock.25th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0111
Letter from S. Smith & Sons providing a price for a HaDees Blower Housing sample and clarifying an alternative suggestion.25th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0112
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Ltd. regarding the return of a tested element and the forthcoming final test figures.27th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0113
Replying to queries about the supply and finish for new heater switches.28th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0114
Official order for a HaDees blower from S. Smith & Co. Ltd.28th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0115
Letter to a supplier requesting an experimental blower unit and information on flexible hose ducting.28th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0116
Options for a combined ventilating and car heating system on a Wraith car.28th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0117
Issues with scuttle ventilators drawing in warm air from the bonnet.29th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0118
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing a modified HaDees Heater design and enclosing blueprint No. EX.Y.10555.30th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0119
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a HaDees Blower, flexible hose supply difficulties, and potential modifications.30th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0120
Letter from S. Smith & Sons seeking confirmation on the progress of scheme 'B'.30th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0121
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an alternative design for a car heater and corrections to a previously sent drawing.2nd Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0122
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding flexible hose dimensions and a request for a modified Blower C.H.A.2.5th Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0123
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a Blower unit and flexible ducting.6th Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0124
Dispatch of a noisy Clayton type S.2.C.A. heater for testing.14th Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0125
The installation of a combined ventilating and heating scheme in the Garage.20th Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0126
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample booster blower, enclosing blueprint EX.X.10581 and discussing alternative designs.21th Jul 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0127
Inquiry regarding the test results of a noisy S2.CA heater and the availability of a cheaper, silent version.5th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0128
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. querying a price increase for an S.2.R.A. heater compared to the S.2.C.A. type.9th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0129
Report comparing the noise levels of two heater models, S.2.C.A. and S.2.R.A., including tests with rubber mountings.11th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0130
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company regarding the price difference between S2RA and S2CA heaters.12th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0131
Inquiry regarding wiper tests and developments of the Smith produced Hadees heater, including its potential use on a show car.13th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0132
Sending two different types of car heaters to Mr. Honeyman at Conduit Street.15th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0133
The suitability of Clayton and Smith Hadees heaters for installation.16th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0134
Requesting the preparation and fitting of car heater parts for Wraith, Bentley III and B.50 models.19th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0135
Inquiry to Klaxon Ltd. for particulars and a quote for a small electric motor.19th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0136
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a sample booster blower unit and a ventilating/heating scheme.20th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0137
Letter from S. Smith & Sons arranging a meeting to demonstrate a sample blower.22th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0138
Trial of two car heater patterns for noise levels and service suitability.23th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0139
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch of a sample Heater with de-mister parts.25th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0140
Correspondence to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing of a 'HaDees' car heater which was found to be too noisy.2nd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0141
Requesting feedback on the trial of an S.2.C.A. Clayton car heater and its rheostat position.2nd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0142
Investigation into fitting a new car heater from Messrs. Smith onto B.III, B.50 and Wraith models.2nd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0143
Rheostatic switches for Clayton car heaters, including cost, testing, and recommendations.3rd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0144
Test results for a Lucas rheostat with a Clayton S.2.C.A. heater, showing resistance, RPM, temperature, and noise levels.3rd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0145
Requesting the fabrication of a sheet metal adaptor for a defroster blower unit.3rd Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0146
Request to place an order for a 'HaDees' Defroster Blower unit from Messrs. S. Smith & Sons.5th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding noise tests on a standard HaDees Heater and a proposed solution.5th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0148
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a quotation for a small blower, clarifying it is a de-froster.5th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. providing a quotation for car heater components.5th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0150
Testing of an S.2.C.A. car heater in a new Trials 25/30 HP car.5th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0151
Request to fit a defroster blower and adaptor to the Clayton car heater on car 1.B.50.19th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0152
The modification of a Marston made car heater.19th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0153
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. requesting particulars and a sample of a new car heater and defroster.20th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0154
Request for blueprints and parts for a Bentley lll car heater and defroster.20th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing of an American 'HaDees' heater and awaiting costs for other parts.22th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the suitability of their car heaters for Rolls-Royce vehicles.22th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0157
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the procurement and testing of a small, compact car heater.23th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0158
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the production status of a heater and defroster blower.24th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0159
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss car heaters.26th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0160


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