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Design drawing for adaptors and a tap for a Clayton Heater.9th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0261
Letter from Metalastik Ltd acknowledging a query regarding a car heater drive.12th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0262
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding the vulcanising of a rubber sleeve for a car heater component.13th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0263
Drawing of an assembly sleeve for a vulcanised connection.16th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0264
The parts and blueprints required for a Smiths Car Heater assembly.15th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0265
Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding a drawing (SDC.1042) and a proposed alteration for a heater drive component.15th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0266
Requesting the overhaul of one car heater motor and reversing the rotation of another.16th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0267
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a delayed quotation for an electric motor, providing a quote for an American alternative.17th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0268
Requesting the production details for Wraith III car heaters.17th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0269
Cost and feasibility of fitting a car heater to a Phantom III chassis.12th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0270
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding test results and a design recommendation for a sample heater's twin outlet casting.20th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0271
Revised quotation letter from S. Smith & Sons for De-mister Blowers.22th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0272
Letter from S. Smith & Sons following up on a quotation for a heater sent for testing.22th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0273
Suggestion to sell an obsolete Harrison car heater to A.F. Martindale.22th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0274
Official order to be sent to Metalastik Ltd. for three heater flexible drives.22th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0275
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Metalastik Ltd. requesting three modified sample units.22th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0276
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plugs Ltd. altering a telephone order for heater units and defroster parts.23th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0277
Internal request to place an official order for car heater and defroster parts with AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.23th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0278
Letter to Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of adaptor pieces for a car heater drive.29th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0279
Options and recommendation for a combined car heater and defroster for a new Wraith car.29th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0280
The design and application of a windscreen defroster.29th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0281
Requesting an order for three Smiths Hadees car heaters.30th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0282
Graph comparing the air output of Hadees and Smith fans and blowers at different speeds.14th Nov 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0283
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd regarding adaptor pieces for bonding to a rubber sleeve for a car heater.31th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 2  scan0284
Follow-up memo requesting a reply about parts for installing a Clayton Heater on the Phantom III chassis.12th Dec 1938Box 137 \ 3  scan0001
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding their 'Widney Klampon' car heater.4th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0002
Customer testimonial letter regarding the performance of a Widney Klampon Heater installed in a 20 HP car.3rd Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0003
Specification sheet for the Widney Tritherm low-pressure steam or water heater for motor car interiors.4th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0004
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of 4 adaptor pieces for bonding to a rubber sleeve for a car heater drive.4th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0005
Modification of a pump casing for car heater connections on chassis 35.EX.6th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0006
Invoice from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. for De-Frosters that were supplied without an official order.6th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0007
Letter to Hallam Sleigh & Cheston requesting cost information for the 'Tritherm' heater and its components.6th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0008
Letter from a vehicle fittings manufacturer regarding a quotation for heaters.10th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0009
Recommendation to make the car heater water connections for the Phantom III model identical to those on the Wraith.11th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0010
Risk of blowing the ignition fuse by connecting car heaters to it and proposing solutions.12th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0011
Request to trial an external windscreen defrosting scheme on chassis 1.B.50.12th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0012
Despatch note for the return of two HaDees Car Heaters to S. Smith & Sons Ltd for credit.12th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of rubber bonded couplings.13th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0014
Instructing to order a further three sets of parts to enable a Smiths Heater to be fitted.14th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0015
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. complaining about faulty car heater connections.16th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0016
Official order to be sent to A.C.-Sphinx Ltd. for one standard car heater for a Wraith car.16th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0017
Letter from a supplier regarding manufacturing difficulties and an alternative bonding method for car heater couplings.17th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0018
Electrical wiring of car heaters, proposing a new scheme to prevent engine failure and provide a warning light.19th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston confirming a meeting appointment.20th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0020
Car interior heating, ventilation, and the comparative testing of proprietary heater units.23th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0021
The ideal principles of car interior air conditioning and methods of heating tested.23th Jan 1938Box 137 \ 3  scan0022
Comparison of different car heating and ventilating methods, detailing their respective disadvantages.21th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0023
The placement of vehicle heating, ventilation, and defrosting system components.23th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0024
Tests and conclusions regarding various proprietary windscreen demisting and defrosting heater units.23th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0025
Summary and comparison of different car heating, ventilation, and demisting system options and their costs.22th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0026
Recommendation on the type of car heating system to be developed and installed in experimental and production vehicles.23th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0027
Letter from a vehicle fittings manufacturer confirming a telephone conversation and proposing a new appointment.25th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0028
Inquiry about installing a Stewart-Warner 'South Wind' heater into a Phantom III in Belgium.27th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0029
Advertising pamphlet for the 'South Wind' car heater developed by Stewart-Warner.27th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0030
Advertisement for the Stewart-Warner 'South Wind' gasoline car heater, featuring a technical diagram and safety report.28th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0031
Request to send car heater parts to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. for rebuilding.28th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0032
Letter from a supplier discussing details of heating equipment and a flash coil boiler.30th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0033
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding a new type of water heating system.30th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0034
Options for interior heating, ventilation, and defrosting systems.3rd Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0035
Development and testing of car demister and defroster systems using hot air from the bonnet versus dedicated heaters.3rd Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0036
Internal memorandum regarding the design and installation of heaters and defrosters for specific vehicles.3rd Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0037
Confirming the location of the N.Y. World's Fair chassis (3-DL-156) and a coachbuilder's factory move.6th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0038
Request to modify the defroster louvres for supplying under-bonnet air to the outside of the windscreen.7th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0039
Letter from a supplier regarding poorly bonded rubber on car heater couplings and the provision of new samples for testing.8th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0040
Correspondence regarding the final design and demonstration of a new under-seat air conditioner.9th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0041
Evaluation of a Nash car air conditioning and heating plant offered for sale.11th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0042
Works order for the supply of a car heater with fittings and defroster parts for chassis WXA.1.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0043
Scheme detailing the features and changes for the car heater and defroster, model D.CD.1204.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0044
Heater fitting hose failures and reverting to the original two-tap system.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0045
Letter to a supplier, Messrs. Rotherham & Sons Ltd., inquiring about a custom brass tap for car heaters.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0046
Letter from Rotherham & Sons Ltd. discussing the production of taps with connections suitable for rubber hoses.18th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0047
Drawing of a lever-operated valve or drain tap.23th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the manufacture of a heater and a petrol tank design.23th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0049
Requesting the return of a borrowed Nash air conditioning unit submitted for examination.24th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0050
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a gearless attachment and a heater.24th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0051
Return of a Nash Air-conditioning Unit because it was too bulky for their cars.27th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0052
Request to return a Nash Air-Conditioning Unit that was sent for examination.27th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0053
Internal correspondence regarding the installation of car heaters and an order for rubber tubing for a coachbuilder.26th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0054
Requesting the despatch of 22 ft. of car heater rubber tube to Messrs. Hoopers.1st Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0055
The sale of an obsolete Clayton car heater to T. Fisher.10th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0056
Listing blueprints for a car heater and defroster, and requesting an order from a supplier.13th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0057
Parts list and instructions for securing a heater and motor to the dashboard.13th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0058
Letter from John Marston Ltd proposing a modification to the R.R. Car Heater DCD.1204.14th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0059
Proposed modification to a car heater for conversion into a one-piece unit, with alternative mounting methods.10th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0060
Internal memorandum requesting an order for 6 R.R. type car heaters from Messrs. John Marston Ltd.15th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0061
The progress on interior heating, ventilation, defrosting, and demisting systems for cars.15th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0062
Failure of heater motors and a design modification by Joseph Lucas Ltd.15th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0063
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding alterations to a car heater and the B.38 radiator.16th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0064
Interior heating, ventilation, defrosting, and demisting of cars.24th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0065
On the development of a fresh air heating scheme, clarifying the distinction from 'Air-conditioning'.25th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0066
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the return of two unused 'Hadees' car heaters.28th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0067
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the return and credit for two car heaters.30th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0068
The despatch of two HaDees car heaters to S. Smith & Sons Ltd.1st Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0069
Credit agreement for two car heaters from S. Smith & Sons Ltd.3rd Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from Brooklands of Bond Street following up on an Air Conditioning Unit submitted for testing.22th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0071
Urgent request for parts for a car heater for chassis 30.G.VII, required by John Marstons Ltd.26th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0072
Request to order 12 heater motors and 12 rheostat switches for R.R. Marston heaters.28th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0073
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding an order for six car heaters and the return of a borrowed pressure gauge.28th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0074
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding the sourcing and supply of parts for car heaters.28th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0075
Request to draw up a scheme for fitting an AC heater on the dashboard with a separate electric motor and flexible drive.29th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 3  scan0076


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