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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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Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a proposed scheme for Jack brackets on a new chassis.18th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0302
Two alternative methods for changing the hydraulic jacks on Phantom cars.18th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0303
Request to fit two new hydraulic jacks to car 37-EX.18th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0304
Requesting a covering order for two Duralumin front jack brackets manufactured by Automotive Products.19th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0305
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding Lockheed Hydraulic Jacks and an order for 200-sets.19th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0306
Letter to The Automotive Products Company Ltd. agreeing to a jacking proposal and requesting a price quote.20th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0307
Follow-up memo regarding a held invoice from S. Smith & Sons for jack equipment.21th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0308
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding Jackall rams and arranging for an 18' lift.23th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0309
Letter to A.W. Nichols of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons confirming the despatch of a set of Phantom III jack brackets.24th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0310
Requesting the dispatch of Phantom III front and rear jack brackets to Smith's, with a note to also return 4 existing jacks.24th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0311
Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding Jack brackets and the clearance for a cross steering tube.24th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0312
Return of a set of jacks to Smiths and the commissioning of a new set.26th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0313
Letter from S. Smith & Sons thanking Rolls-Royce for their letter and confirming the dispatch of Phantom III jack brackets.26th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0314
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding delays with front Jack brackets and Hand Pumps.26th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0315
Despatch of four Phantom III Hydraulic Jacks for repair.28th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0316
The despatch and loan of Phantom III Hydraulic Jacks and brackets.28th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0317
Sending two jacks to Messrs Sessions Ltd. for overhaul and repair.30th Nov 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0318
Letter to Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the return of six faulty jacks.1st Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0319
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming the arrival of Phantom III Jack brackets for adaptation.2nd Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0320
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the modification of six experimental jacks.2nd Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0321
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a quotation for 200 sets of Lockheed hydraulically operated Jacks.10th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0322
Postscript providing a price quotation for equipment, with additional handwritten cost calculations.10th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0323
Two sets of DWS Jacks and pumps that were sent in error to Fisher and need to be redirected to JLE at Lillie Hall.16th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0324
Dispatch of new Phantom III jacks for testing on trials cars.16th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0325
Letter chasing the delivery of urgently needed Duralumin jack brackets and other parts for an experimental car.19th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0326
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding delays and progress on component delivery.21th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0327
Advice note from Automotive Products Company for the dispatch of jack brackets for a Phantom Three.31th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0328
Inquiry regarding potential damage and noise from jacking 3½ or 4¼ litre rear axle cases and the need for reinforcement.24th Dec 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0329
Standardisation of jack pads for thick leaf springs on Bentley models.1st Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0330
Letter from Automotive Products Company confirming the dispatch of a sample Hand Pump for Jacks.6th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0331
Confirming the fitting of jacks and jack pumps to Phantom lll chassis.7th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0332
Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. requesting a second pair of duralumin front jack brackets.7th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0333
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding a fluid supply tank for jacks.7th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0334
Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding the production and potential redesign of Duralumin Front Jack Brackets.8th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0335
Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding a missing supply tank.9th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0336
Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. concerning aluminium brackets and front hoses.11th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0337
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a supply tank.11th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0338
Advice note from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding a chromium-plated supply tank assembly.9th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0339
Letter concerning the despatch of hoses and a quote for expensive aluminium brackets for front jacks.12th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0340
Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. delaying an order for aluminium brackets until a mileage test is completed.15th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0341
Invoice from R.T. Shelley Ltd. for the overhaul and repair of two jacks.14th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0342
Payment to R.T. Shelley Ltd. for repairs to jacks.18th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0343
New aluminium rear jack bracket design for the Wraith II, superseding a previous forged steel version.19th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0344
Disputed charge with Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. for experimental hydraulic jacks.21th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0345
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the invoicing procedure for jacks and other parts sent for experimental purposes.29th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0346
Letter to S. Smith & Sons chasing the delivery of Phantom III jacks and requesting a quote for a larger batch.25th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0347
Cost and recommended actions for testing 'Sessions Jacks'.25th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0348
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Rolls-Royce regarding the supply and specifications of Jackall jacks.26th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0349
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding experiments with a special ram design and the supply of a jack system.26th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0350
The design of die-cast aluminium jack brackets for the Wraith chassis rear axle.27th Jan 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0351
The feasibility of moving the front jacks on the Wraith II and a proposal to use 'Jackall' jacks.9th Feb 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0352
Feasibility of repositioning the front jacks on the Wraith II model and proposing the use of 'Jackall' jacks.9th Feb 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0353
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the supply and despatch of Jack Pumps.23th Feb 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0354
Inquiry to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons regarding the availability of a set of Jackalls for testing on an experimental car.23th Feb 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0355
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding the completion and forwarding of a special JACKALL system.25th Feb 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0356
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding a four-corner hydraulic jacking system for a Bentley car.1st Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0357
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company discussing the performance of pumps and rams, and requesting layouts for single-stage rams.1st Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0358
Redesign of the Wraith II jacking system, considering the fitment of Jackall jacks for the upcoming Wraith III model.1st Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0359
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding cost reduction for the Phantom III hydraulic jacking system.2nd Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0360
Letter discussing design proposals for a single lift jack on the Phantom III, enclosing relevant prints.2nd Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0361
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a delay in the despatch of Jack Pumps.9th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0362
Redesign and repositioning of Bentley Jack Pads to allow clearance for tyre chains.10th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0363
Possibility of equipping the Bentley chassis with a four-corner hydraulic jacking system.10th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0364
Costs and experimental demonstration of a proposed jacking system.11th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0365
Bentley jacking system and comparing it to the system used on Jaguar cars.11th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0366
Comparison of screw and hydraulic jacking systems for a Bentley vehicle.11th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0367
Inquiry about the trial fitting of modified jacks on Phantom III cars and potential cost reduction.12th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0368
The performance of jacks fitted to Phantom III cars.13th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0369
Requesting information on the usage duration of Phantom III Jacks fitted to a Trials chassis.15th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0370
Decision to provide for D.W.S. portable hydraulic jacks on Bentley III and Wraith III models.17th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0371
Measurements taken on a Wraith chassis to determine requirements for a new hydraulic jack.18th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0372
Measurements taken on a Wraith chassis for the design of a new hand-operated hydraulic jack.18th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0373
Questioning the prices on an invoice from Automotive Products Ltd for Jack Brackets and Hose Assemblies.18th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0374
Price and potential return of two Duralumin Jack Brackets from Automotive Products.19th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0375
Confirming the trouble-free operation of Phantom III jacks on chassis 3-AZ-22 and 3-AZ-38.19th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0376
Use of portable D.W.S. hydraulic chassis jacks on Bentley III and Wraith III models.20th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0377
Requesting more frequent use of jacks on trial cars to test their durability.22th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0378
The infrequent use of Phantom III jacks with loose rubber glands on trial cars, urging for more frequent operation to gather experience.22th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0379
Cancelling a previous decision regarding the jacking system for the Wraith III model.24th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0380
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. requesting specifications and costs for two proposals for built-in hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III.31th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0381
Decisions on the fitting of chassis jacks for the Wraith III and Bentley III models.31th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0382
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an outstanding invoice and the complex work adapting a Jackall system to a Phantom III chassis.30th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0383
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a dispute over returned parts for the 'Jackall' hydraulic jacking system.30th Mar 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0384
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the return of a Jacking System due to its unsuitable 'agricultural appearance' and a request for a quote on a cheaper system.9th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0385
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter and advising it will be passed to Mr. C. W. Nichols upon his return.10th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0386
The special jacking system for Trials cars.16th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0387
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a dispute over charges for fitting an experimental Jackall system to a Phantom III chassis.16th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0388
Letter from S. Smith & Sons apologising for a delay in quoting for a new sample set of equipment.16th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0389
The intensive testing of modified, less costly pump units for Phantom III jacks.19th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0390
Requesting an investigation into a modified jacking system to realise cost savings.21th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0391
Sourcing, drawings, and pricing for Jackall Jacks for the Wraith III model.21th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0392
Secret memo discussing difficulties in obtaining a quotation for Smiths Jacks for the Wraith III and Phantom III models.22th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0393
Decision to fit D.W.S. jacks and pumps to the Wraith III model, including details on mounting and a new trap door.24th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0394
Decision to use standard D.W.S. jacks and pumps for the Wraith III model.24th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0395
The selection and fitting of jacks for the Wraith III model.24th Apr 1937Box 139 \ 1  scan0396
The trial and installation of a Smith's Jackall Jacking System for a Phantom III chassis.20th Dec 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0001
Correspondence with S. Smith & Sons regarding the testing and development of car jacks.1st Jan 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0002
Letter regarding a repaired wing at Cricklewood and a more efficient way of fastening jacks.1st Jan 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0003
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design of Jackall rams and bracket clamps.1st Jan 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0004
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the weight comparison of a jacking system.1st Jan 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0005


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