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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 S. Smith & Sons regarding a new, lighter aluminium bracket design for fitting jacks to the Phantom II.6th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design of front brackets for Jackall Jacks on the Phantom II Chassis.16th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0107
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding feedback on 'Jackall Jacks', including toe-in, redesigns, and operating handle improvements.18th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0108
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint and proposed modification for dome type jacks on Bentley chassis.19th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0109
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the redesign of brackets for Jackall Jacks.20th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0110
Communication regarding a customer complaint about a rattling jack on a Bentley Chassis and referring the matter to Dunlop Co.24th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0111
Suggesting the adoption of the Dunlop Co. method for preventing pinion rattle in Bentley Jacks.26th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0112
Design and implementation of built-in jacking systems for cars.30th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0113
Proposed jacking scheme and rear suspension modifications for patent consideration.30th Jul 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0114
Letter to S. Smith & Sons inquiring about the supply and fitting of 'Jackall' jacking systems for a 20/25 HP chassis.2nd Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0115
Test report on the 'Jackall' jacking system fitted to car 20.EX.2nd Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0116
Letter to Messrs. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding fitting Jackall Jacks to a 20/25 HP Chassis.7th Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0117
Fitting of Jackall Jacks to a chassis.7th Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0118
Letter to Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding fitting Jackall Jacks to a 20/25 HP Chassis.7th Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0119
Development and testing of jacking systems for H.R. cars.8th Aug 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0120
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the installation of 'Jackalls' on a Bentley and a Phantom II.6th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0121
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the fitting of 'Jackalls' to a Bentley chassis and Ph.II Jacks.13th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0122
Request to fit standard rear axle spring clips and pads to car 19-G-IV to enable fitting of standard D.W.S. Jacks.19th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0123
Letter to S. Smith & Sons arranging the installation of a 'Jackalls' jacking system on a Bentley chassis.21th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0124
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the collapse of a supplied jack for a 20/25 HP model.24th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0125
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the fitting of 'Jackalls' to car 5-B-IV.26th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0126
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd acknowledging a letter and arranging the replacement of a jack.26th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0127
Requesting an official order be issued to the D.W.S. Co. for two sets of Jacks.26th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0128
Request to fit brackets for a 'Jackall' Jacking system to car 22-EX.27th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0129
Requesting an order to S. Smith & Sons for fitting hydraulic jacks to chassis GZU-24.27th Sep 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0130
Request to design and manufacture a pair of 20/25 D.W.S. Front Jack Brackets for testing purposes.1st Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0131
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to test new 20/25 HP front jack brackets.3rd Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0132
Cancelling a request to fit 'Jackall' Jack brackets to 27-EX, reassigning the fitment to 28-EX.4th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0133
Request to fit a modified set of D.W.S. Jacks to 18-G-IV for standardisation.15th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0134
The testing of modified D.W.S. Jacks, detailing improvements over the standard type.24th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0135
Testing modified D.W.S. jacks, detailing improvements and issues with brackets for the 20/25 model.24th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0136
Fitting of a pump mechanism for Jackalls jacks on an Experimental Bentley Saloon, chassis 5B4.25th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0137
Cancelling the fitting of modified D.W.S. Jacks to two vehicles and reassigning them to another.29th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0138
Letter concerning the fitting of a Jackall Pump to chassis 5B4 and requesting related drawings.31th Oct 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0139
Letter to S. Smith & Sons arranging the installation of 'Jackalls' on a Phantom II car.6th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0140
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding testing and standardisation of 20/25 Front Jack Brackets and 40/50 HP Jacks.6th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0141
Letter confirming the dispatch of a fitter to install two-stage front jacks on a Phantom II car.7th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0142
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the fitting of a 'Jackall' pressure pump and jacks.9th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0143
Comparison of the Universal 'Scissor' Type Jack and the Dunlop Standard Bentley Jack.9th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0144
Table showing the number of turns required to raise a Universal Jack for each inch of vertical increase.9th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0145
Secret memorandum discussing the selection of jacks for the 'Spectre' chassis.10th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0146
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. comparing a Dunlop jack with screw and scissors type jacks.12th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company acknowledging a disappointing test report on a Jack.13th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0148
Incorporation of hydraulic jacks on the Spectre's front wheel suspension.14th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0149
Telegram regarding the availability of a Bentley car for fitting Jackall jacks.16th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the installation of Jackalls on a Bentley and experimental double lift jacks for a 40/50 chassis.16th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0151
Letter concerning the design and supply of modified Jack Brackets for the 20/25 HP Chassis.20th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0152
Page 2 of a letter regarding the standardisation of modified jacks for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models.20th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0153
Letter concerning the installation of 'Jackalls' on a Bentley car, detailing necessary bracket modifications and slow jack return speed.21th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0154
The initial satisfactory testing of 2-stage Jacks fitted to a Ph.II, with further testing planned.21th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to D. Sessions & Co. Ltd. cancelling the ban on fitting D.W.S. jacks to Bentley cars.21th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company inquiring about a 'Jack' sent for testing which has not been returned.21th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0157
The testing and implementation of new, lightened D.W.S. Jacks for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models.23th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0158
Price quotation for a new 20/25 HP front bracket and fitting instructions for front jacks.23th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a Jack & Handle.23th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0160
Letter to S. Smith & Co. regarding a fractured N/S rear Jack Bracket and a potential design fault on the O/S rear bracket.26th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0161
Page two of a letter regarding the decision to fit brackets for jacks onto a car in the fitting shop.26th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0162
Arranging the despatch of a failed hydraulic jack bracket for replacement.27th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0163
Correspondence regarding the testing and fitting of Smith's hydraulic jacks to a 3 1/2 Litre chassis.26th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0164
Instructions for fitting modified front brackets for hydraulic jacks on chassis 5-B-IV.27th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0165
The layout of hydraulic jacks on a 5-B-IV model.28th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0166
Letter to Messrs. Smith & Sons regarding modified and fractured brackets.28th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0167
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a fractured rear jack bracket.28th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0168
Letter from S. Smith & Sons suggesting a fitter visit to investigate O/S brackets and ascertain the nature of tests.28th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0169
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding tests carried out on Jackalls fitted to vehicle S-B-IV.1st Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0170
Letter concerning the preparation of modified brackets and scheduling an inspection.1st Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0171
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a fitting engineer's visit for a Bentley car.13th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0172
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning fitting issues with jacks and brackets on a 5-B-4 chassis.20th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0173
Letter from S. Smith & Sons responding to criticism about copper pipe fitting arrangements on Jackall Fittings.27th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0174
Continuation letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the fitting of a copper tube and clamps on a chassis.27th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0175
Follow-up memo regarding the experimental installation of four-wheel hydraulic jacks on a 3 1/2 Litre chassis.28th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0176
The ongoing 10,000-mile road test of Smith's Hydraulic jacks.31th Dec 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0177
Authorizing payment for invoices in connection with Smith's Jacks.5th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0178
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a faulty release valve on a 'Jackalls' jacking system.9th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0179
Official order for 'Jackall' Hydraulic Jack Fluid.9th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0180
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the fitting and weight of Jackall equipment on a Bentley.9th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0181
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design and material considerations for vehicle jacks and fittings.9th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0182
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a faulty Jackalls Control Box and a subsequent visit by their Fitter.10th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0183
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the changeover of a pump and pipe lines, asking for the cause of the original pump's failure.12th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0184
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the difficulty of arranging an examination of jacks on a busy experimental car.14th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0185
Request for an update on the efficiency and development of 2-stage hydraulic jacks.15th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0186
The performance and criticism of hydraulic jacks on chassis GZU-24.16th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0187
Correspondence from S. Smith & Sons about modifying pipe leads on Chassis 5-B-IV.16th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0188
Braking issue when using hydraulic jacks on chassis GZU-24.21th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0189
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Mr. Cowen concerning the safety and performance of the Jackall system.17th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0190
Satisfactory performance and dimensions of 2-stage hydraulic jacks.17th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0191
Testing of Jackall hydraulic jacks on chassis GZU-24.22th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0192
The performance and testing of hydraulic jacks on chassis GZU-24.23th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0193
Follow-up memo requesting information on the performance and behaviour of hydraulic jacks under test.31th Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0194
Air lock issue in the hydraulic jacking system after a period of disuse.5th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0195
Internal memorandum detailing the weight reduction of a new lightened type of jack compared to the old standard.5th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0196
Query regarding the supply and charge for two tins of 'Jackall' Hydraulic Jack Fluid.6th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0197
Confirming the receipt of two tins of Jackall fluid to be paid for, with attached instructions.8th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0198
Requesting to book in a tin of 'Jackall' Hydraulic Jack Fluid.8th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0199
To Mr. Crawford at Lillie Hall regarding the arrangement for an inspection of damaged D.W.S. Jacks on car 21-G-IV.15th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0200
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. about reducing the weight of the jack supplied for Bentley cars.16th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0201
Requesting authorisation for payment of two invoices from S. Smith & Sons for Jacks fitted at Derby.19th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the loan of a competitive Jack for inspection.19th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0203
Correspondence with The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the loan of a jack for trial and inspection.22th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0204
Confirming payment instructions have been passed on for invoices from S. Smith & Sons regarding Jackall Jacks.22th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0205


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