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Letter to The General Electric Co. Ltd. inquiring about a rotary three-way switch for a motor car instrument board.13th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0177
Letter from M.K. Electric Ltd. responding to an inquiry about a 3-way rotary switch and enclosing a catalogue.15th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0178
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design and supply of heaters, a thermostatic pressure relief valve, and air conditioners.15th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0179
Letter from General Electric Co Ltd declining to supply a 3-way Rotary Switch.16th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0180
From Rm to Ev regarding detailing the scheme for the vacuum hand control.16th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0181
Letter from J. A. Crabtree & Co Ltd declining an enquiry for 3-way Rotary type Switches.17th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0182
Official order for two Smith Air Conditioning units.17th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0183
Letter from M.C.L. and Repetition Ltd. responding to an enquiry for a small three-way switch.19th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0184
Continuation sheet from a supplier with queries regarding instrument panel switch specifications.19th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0185
Request to manufacture one modified car heater casing and baffle based on specific sketches.19th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0186
Letter to John Marston Ltd. concerning modifications to a Silver Dawn radiator, prints for a Ripple radiator shell, and a modified heater.19th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0187
Letter discussing investigations into heater noise and requesting two Mark III blocks for testing.19th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0188
Letter from a supplier declining to provide a quotation for an adaptable switch.20th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0189
Letter from Ferranti Ltd. regarding an enquiry for rotary switches and enclosing a product list.20th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0190
Letter from TOK SWITCHES LIMITED responding to a query about their switches and enclosing a catalogue.21th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0191
Letter discussing the design, specifications, and testing of a multi-position switch with a supplier.23th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0192
Letter continuation specifying current and quantity requirements, requesting a sample switch and a cost figure.23th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0193
Letter to Tok Switches Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of their catalogue switches for a motor car.23th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0194
Request to place an official order with Messrs. Ferranti Ltd. for two heater switches.26th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0195
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. requesting samples of switches from their catalogue.26th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0196
Letter from a supplier regarding the feasibility of producing a custom small rotary switch.27th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0197
Continuation sheet from M.C.L. and Repetition Ltd stating an inability to fulfil requirements.27th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0198
Internal request to order two car heaters from Messrs. S. Smith & Sons.28th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0199
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd requesting two additional heater units or 'fug-stirrers'.28th Feb 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0200
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd confirming the dispatch of Smith Heaters and accessories.1st Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0201
To place an official order for two car heaters to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston.1st Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0202
Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. requesting two water circulation car heaters for testing.1st Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0203
Letter to M.C.L. & Repetition Ltd. regarding their inability to supply required parts from their production stock.1st Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0204
Letter discussing a drawing for a car heater, comparing thermo-syphon cooling with pressure circulation, and requesting heaters for testing.3rd Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0205
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the supply and installation of car heaters, suggesting a special steam unit.4th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0206
Letter from Klaxon Limited regarding the supply of motors for heater units.5th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0207
Investigation report on the failure of a Lucas Heater Motor due to overheating.7th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0208
Letter to Klaxons Ltd. regarding testing their motor and a potential order.9th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0209
Letter to Klaxons Ltd. regarding the testing of their motor and a potential order for 500 units.9th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0210
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the receipt of an air heater for testing and a delay in delivering two water electric heaters.20th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0211
Ordering existing List of Parts for the Senior Gearbox to be used on the Ripplet Chassis.28th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0212
Letter to Messrs. Klaxons Ltd. chasing the delivery of a motor for testing.29th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0213
Preliminary investigation into fitting a Cotal Gearbox to the 4-cylinder Rippletto engine.29th Mar 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0214
Requesting the rebuild of a 20 M Kg Cotal Gearbox that is being returned to Wolseley's.1st Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0215
Letter from Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the supply of car heaters and demisters.1st Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0216
Letter from Klaxon Limited regarding a delay in dispatching a sample Unit Heater Motor due to waiting for different brushes.3rd Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0217
Letter to Hallam Sleigh & Cheston Ltd. regarding the return of an unsuitable 'Klampon' heater.4th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0218
The return of a loaned heater to Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston Ltd.6th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0219
Requesting de-frosting parts for a Phantom III chassis, No. 3-DH-5, intended for exhibition at the New York World's Fair.8th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0220
Follow-up letter to Klaxons Ltd. urgently requesting the delivery of an electric motor for heater parts.10th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0221
Requesting the dispatch of parts for the Worlds Fair Chassis to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd.11th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0222
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. chasing up test results for four car heaters.16th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0223
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch and price of two lengths of hose.15th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0224
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Company Ltd. regarding the testing status of various supplied car heaters.15th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0225
Letter from Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of car heaters.18th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0226
Requesting an official order for car heater parts from Klaxons Ltd. and Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.18th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0227
Instruction to receive blueprints for a new joint selector bearing for the Senior Range gearbox.24th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0228
Advice note regarding the receipt of two heaters.29th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0229
The supply of 'Fish Tails' and other parts for the World's Fair Chassis.30th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0230
Despatch of two 'Fish Tails' to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd and a follow-up query.25th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0231
Letter to Klaxons Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of an N.Z. electric motor.2nd May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0232
Letter to Clayton Dewandre Ltd. regarding an overloaded motor on a Marston R-R heater.2nd May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0233
Confirming the dispatch of heater and defroster parts for the New York World's Fair Car.2nd May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0234
Requesting an update on the dispatch of outstanding De Froster parts for the New York World's Fair Car.30th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0235
The return of advice notes for heaters and a related order for various matrix blocks.2nd May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0236
The modification of an existing car heater case.3rd May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0237
Letter to Messrs. Klaxons Ltd. regarding the trial of a fan with a resistance incorporated into an NZ motor.6th May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0238
Letter from Klaxon Ltd. regarding an N.Z. Electric Motor and requesting a sample Fan Runner for modification.4th May 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0239
The implementation of a vacuum-assisted column gear change for the Senior Range, seeking information on its effect on engine idling.30th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0240
Letter from S. Smith & Sons following up on a discussion regarding Panels and Heaters.24th Jun 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0241
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter, stating it will be passed to Mr. Nichols upon his return.5th Jul 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0242
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding comments on a supplied heater.7th Jul 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0243
Outlining issues and potential improvements for a Smith's car heater.8th Jul 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0244
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of criticism on a heater.9th Jul 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0245
Requesting the transfer of a heater to create a general arrangement drawing.25th Sep 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0246
Confirming the programme for fitting heaters to specific chassis.25th Sep 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0247
Requesting investigation into an invoice from J. Marston Ltd for a verbally ordered car heater.25th Sep 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0248
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding a dispute over an invoice for a car heater conversion, stating it was based on verbal instructions.13th Sep 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0249
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing and performance of their 'Hades' car heater.26th Sep 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0250
Letter to C.W. Nicholls of Messrs S. Smith & Sons Ltd. chasing the delivery of heaters.29th Oct 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0251
Letter from a supplier about a delay in sending heaters due to awaiting specifications for defroster units.1st Nov 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0252
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. to W. A. Robotham concerning the installation of heaters.18th Nov 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0253
Tests comparing the efficacy of the Hadees heater with an R.H. shield against the A.C. heater.5th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0254
Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting the supply of defroster hose for a 'Hadies' heater.31th Dec 1940Box 137 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding noise issues with sample heaters and recommendations for alternative heating systems.24th Jan 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0256
Letter discussing an underseat heater's performance and requesting to borrow an American version for testing in limousines.30th Jan 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0257
Comparing the performance of the Hadees heater with a shield against the A.C. heater.3rd Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0258
Graph comparing the temperature rise of different car heaters over time on model 1-R-1.3rd Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0259
Graph comparing the performance of four different car heaters over time.3rd Feb 1938Box 137 \ 3  scan0260
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding a Heater matter.4th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0261
Letter to Messrs S. SMITH & Sons, Ltd. acknowledging the safe receipt of an underseat heater.20th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0262
Letter to C.W. Nichols of S. Smith & Sons (M.A) Ltd. requesting an underseat heater.8th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0263
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding a sample heater and an improved blower design.6th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0264
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming an Underseat Heater is being posted.13th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0265
Cover letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch of an American type underseat heater.14th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0266
Letter to S. Smith & Sons discussing the performance of underseat heaters and the development of defroster systems for Bentley V's.14th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0267
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development and supply of a new car heater and defroster system.10th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0268
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the performance of a heater and windscreen defroster unit.17th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0269
Letter concerning an under-seat heater motor received with the incorrect voltage (6-volt instead of 12-volt).24th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0270
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an underseat heater and motor compatibility.25th Feb 1941Box 137 \ 3  scan0271
Confirming an investigation into the possibility of fitting an under-seat heater.25th Feb 1944Box 137 \ 3  scan0272
Letter to Major B.C. Carter detailing the method for correcting tests on a complete shaft to determine single crank stiffness.29th Mar 1929Box 137 \ 4  scan0001
Comparison of observed and calculated critical speeds for various engines using different calculation methods.8th Apr 1929Box 137 \ 4  scan0002
Table comparing crankshaft dimensions, twist, and stiffness for various engine models.8th Apr 1929Box 137 \ 4  scan0003
Table comparing calculated and observed critical speeds for various engines.28th Feb 1928Box 137 \ 4  scan0004


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