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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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Satisfactory performance of the S.2.C.A. car heater and inquiring about negotiations regarding rheostatic switches.26th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0161
The supply and fitting of rheostats for car heaters.29th Sep 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0162
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding noise issues with car heaters and requesting alternative motors for testing.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0163
Follow-up letter requesting quotations for heaters and rheostats with specific component requirements.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0164
Modifying a Vauxhall 25 HP AC car heater to reduce motor noise for use in Rolls-Royce cars.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0165
Request to place an official order for car heater components from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. for experimental purposes.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0166
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Gamages for an electric car fan for demisting purposes.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0167
Letter from the Experimental Department to Gamages Ltd requesting a sample of an electric car fan.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0168
Quotation from S. Smith & Sons for a small De-froster Blower.6th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0169
Dispatch of blueprints for a car-heater and defroster spindle.7th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0170
Letter to AC.Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. querying a potential typographical error in a quotation for rheostatic switches.7th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0171
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of heater unit motors.8th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0172
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding fan spindle vibration in car heater motors.11th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0173
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. discussing the application and modification of their car heater.12th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0174
Request for the supply of various heater, radiator, and motor components for a production proposition.12th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0175
Modifications to the heating and ventilating system on car 28.G.VI.12th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. requesting a heater defrosting attachment and information on flexible hose suppliers.13th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0177
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding the supply of special motors for car heaters and arranging a meeting.18th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0178
Parts list and instructions for a Bentley 50 car heater and dashboard arrangement.18th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0179
Request to send an official order to The AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. for a defroster attachment.19th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0180
Requesting the production of four sets of parts for heaters for testing and specific car models.19th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0181
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting at Earl's Court.19th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0182
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the supply of rheostats for car heaters.20th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0183
Requesting an official order for heater parts from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.24th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from AC-Sphinx to Rolls-Royce discussing Oil Pressure Switches, Thermostats, and Car Heater tests.27th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0185
Requesting feedback on de-frosters used on experimental cars to aid in standardisation.27th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0186
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. discussing thermostat schemes, warning lights, and car heaters for Bentley cars.28th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0187
Typed letter discussing a proposed spigot size and requesting an alternative.28th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0188
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory flexible rubber hose for car heater duct connections.31th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0189
Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a sample of flexible corrugated hose for experimental purposes.31th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0190
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a supply of flexible corrugated hose for experimental purposes.31th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0191
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about the supply of flexible corrugated hose for experimental purposes.31th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0192
Letter from the Experimental Department to Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting flexible hose for experimental purposes.31th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0193
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. responding to a request for a special flexible rubber and canvas corrugated hose.1st Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding issues with rheostats and the supply of an experimental thermostat.1st Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0195
Page two of a letter discussing the manufacturing of diaphragm bellows for thermostats.1st Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0196
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging a request for a sample of Flexible Hose.1st Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0197
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and price of a special corrugated hose for ventilating and heating purposes.2nd Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0198
Letter concerning a sample of 3' diameter flexible rubber hose for car heater duct connections.2nd Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0199
Letter from Goodyear regarding an enquiry for rubber hose, suggesting sourcing it from their Canadian factory.2nd Nov 1936Box 137 \ 2  scan0200
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. declining to supply a specific type of flexible rubber hose due to not being equipped for its manufacture.2nd Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0201
Requesting modifications to a car's heating system to eliminate noise and smell.2nd Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the return of two rheostats.4th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding samples of flexible hose for heating and ventilating purposes.4th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0204
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding samples and awaiting a report for further suggestions.4th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0205
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding car heater parts and test results.4th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding heaters, thermostats, and warning lights.5th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0207
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. about testing rheostats for car heaters and the reliability of bellows.5th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0208
Request to issue a covering order for 3ft of 3' car heater hose already ordered and received.8th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0209
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. detailing the test results for high and slow speed heater motors.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding modifications and performance of vehicle heaters.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a delay in producing a sample heater and discussing test results and alternative designs.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0212
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample heater to be fitted on the inside of a bulkhead.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0213
Supply of car heater switches, citing difficulties with coachbuilders and deciding to purchase from an external supplier.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0214
Letter from The Power Plant Co. Ltd. proposing their licensed Chevroc-McAleer Car Heater and Defroster.9th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0215
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding a delay with a noisy heater.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0216
Official order be sent to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. for a car heater motor, fan, and fan volute casing.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0217
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing and return of sample heaters, and placing an order for components.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0218
Letter to The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding the sourcing of a suitable hose.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0219
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding samples and pricing for flexible dust extractor hose.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0220
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a sample fan belt.11th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0221
Car heater switches, comparing the inferior Clayton switch to the Lucas product.12th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0222
Request to fit a tested sliding grille control for a heating system onto a different car model.12th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0223
Letter to The Power Plant Co. Ltd. requesting drawings and costs for a Chevroc Heater and Defroster.12th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0224
Replacement of two nuts for a Bentley 50 car heater because the original parts are unnecessarily thick.14th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0225
Replacement of a nut on a Bentley car heater.14th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0226
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and confirming a sample has been dispatched for the Experimental Department.14th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0227
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding outstanding loan notes for car heaters, a demister, and a defroster blower unit.16th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0228
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of various hoses.17th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0229
Replacement of Clayton car heater switches with alternatives from Lucas or a custom-built solution.18th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from The Power Plant Co. Ltd. regarding a quote for heaters.18th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0231
High cost of fittings for installing a Clayton Heater on a Wraith Chassis.18th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0232
The return of two loaned car heaters to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd.21th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0233
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. concerning heater installations and orders.22th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0234
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample heater and the return of certain HaDees Heaters.22th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0235
Defects with the small Clayton heater switch on experimental cars and proposing a solution.23th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0236
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding a noisy heater unit motor and its dispatch.24th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0237
Modifications to the dash and windscreen for a new AC car heater.25th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0238
Instructing the fitting of a Smith's HaDees car heater to car 1.B.50.26th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0239
Instruction regarding the fitting of a car heater, ensuring the chassis is sent to coachbuilders first and space is left for the heater.28th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0240
Request to design a flexible moulded rubber hose connection for a car heater fan drive.29th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0241
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd confirming a quote for 500 Smith Heaters.29th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0242
The supply of Lucas Car Heater Switches.29th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0243
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming the weight of a front die casting for a HaDees Heater.29th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0244
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the price of a Car Heater left for testing purposes.29th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0245
Official order for a car heater from S.Smith & Sons Ltd.30th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0246
Request to see a sample of a Lucas car heater switch before placing a quantity order.30th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0247
Letter from The Power Plant Co. Ltd. finalising designs for a combined heater and defroster unit.1st Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0248
Sample car heater switch being sent for examination.1st Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0249
Requesting a design scheme for a heating system for Wraith and B.50 chassis models.1st Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0250
Letter to The Power Plant Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting to demonstrate their designed air conditioning equipment.3rd Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0251
Price quotation from S. Smith & Sons for 500 Smith Heaters.5th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0252
Continuation of a letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing making a more efficient and better-looking part.5th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0253
Placing an order for 50 Lucas car heater switches with black knobs and front plates.6th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0254
Requesting modifications to the defroster ducts and heater intake for car 1.B.50.7th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0255
The pricing of Clayton Heater fittings for the Bentley 'M' Series, referencing manufacturing costs for the Wraith.8th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0256
Letter to Metalastik Ltd. regarding the feasibility of vulcanising a rubber sleeve for a car heater drive.10th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0257
Inquiry regarding the vulcanisation of a rubber sleeve to steel or brass adaptor pieces for a car heater drive.10th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0258
Proposing a more economical scheme for fitting car heaters to Wraith, B.III, and B.50 chassis.12th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0259
Instructions for fitting heater pipes and a list of attached prints.12th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0260


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