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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 Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting arrangement with Mr. G.W. Hancock.26th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning the development of a new type of jack for Bentley cars.12th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0207
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production and testing of a sample Jack for a car.14th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. explaining a delay in delivering a sample Jack due to production issues.15th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0209
Letter to Jenks Bros. requesting details on their jacking system for potential use on a 3½ litre Bentley.21th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from Jenks Brothers Ltd. regarding their Stevenson Jacking System for a 3½ litre Bentley Car.22th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0211
New scheme for jacking up the rear axle, which is an improvement on a previous design.25th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0212
Blueprint for a mechanical device named 'Auto-Jacker' showing open and closed positions.14th Feb 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0213
Despatch of a Front Hydraulic Jack Bracket for replacement.26th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0214
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding fractured Jack Brackets and arranging an urgent repair for vehicle 5-B-IV.27th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0215
Telegram advising that a mechanic is coming to Derby and a letter will follow.28th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0216
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a delay in work on car 5-B-IV and instructing them to stop their mechanic from coming.28th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0217
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a report of a rear bracket fracture.28th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0218
Letter to D. Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for hydraulic jack pumps and modifications to front jacking systems.29th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0219
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the availability of a 5.B.LV Bentley for Jack adjustment.29th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0220
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. chasing up blueprints for a water pump counter-shaft drive and shaft speed information.29th Mar 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0221
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. discussing blueprints for water pump drives, hydraulic jacks, and front fitting modifications.3rd Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0222
Blueprint for a front bracket for a 20/25 HP model.26th Nov 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0223
Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting drawings and operating pressure details for 2-stage Jacks.4th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0224
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding a preliminary sample of a new type of Jack.4th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0225
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprint modifications and a works visit.5th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0226
The despatch of a Hydraulic Pump & Reservoir for repair.8th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0227
Letter to Smith & Sons regarding a leaking hydraulic pump and reservoir unit from chassis 28-EX.8th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0228
Test drive report detailing performance issues with a Phantom II - 28-EX vehicle.8th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0229
Acquisition of Smith's Hydraulic 4-wheel Jacks for a 15,000-mile test in France.8th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0230
Troubleshooting of hydraulic jacks on car model 28-EX, noting a failure due to a rough valve facing.9th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0231
Transferring Smith's hydraulic 4-wheel jacks from an old car to another.10th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0232
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the repair and return of an interior-fitting distributor box from chassis 28EX.10th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0233
Sending jacks with chassis GZU-24 to Derby for the sales department's attention.10th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0234
Comparison of a Buick Jack against a similar type by Dunlop.11th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0235
Letter from British Tool & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in designing an experimental system for a Bentley car due to a material shortage.11th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0236
Two 'foreign' brackets presumed to be part of the Jack equipment for chassis GZU-24.12th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0237
Sending a sample portable jack and handle to Messrs. Lake & Elliot Ltd. for modifications.16th Apr 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0238
The weight required to overcome spring tension in single and double lift hydraulic jacks.7th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0239
Letter chasing progress on a jacking scheme for a Bentley chassis from The British Tool & Engineering Co.8th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0240
Update on the status of hydraulic jacks.1st May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0241
Letter from a supplier regarding a delay in fitting an experimental Jacking System to a Bentley Chassis.9th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0242
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. chasing up a modified Dunlop Jack.10th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0243
Follow-up request for a reply concerning a lightened Dunlop jack for the Bentley tool kit.10th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0244
Failure of a lightened Bentley Jack submitted by Dunlop.13th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0245
The performance and issues with hydraulic jacks, pumps, and pipe lines fitted to various test cars.14th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0246
The performance and issues with a hydraulic pump, jacks, and brackets after 10,000 miles of testing.14th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0247
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a new type of Jack for Bentley Chasses.14th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0248
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concluding a discussion about the testing of a jack.1st Jan 1934Box 139 \ 2  scan0249
Letter to The British Tool & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the installation of a Stevenson's Jacking System.15th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0250
The load figures required to operate a single stage rear hydraulic jack removed from a 28-EX.15th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0251
Request to issue an official order for one tin of Hydraulic Jack Fluid.15th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0252
Despatch of two hydraulic rams for repair.15th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0253
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the return and inspection of faulty 'Jackalls' from chassis 28-EX.15th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0254
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the dismantling and return of two jacks from a chassis.17th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0255
Letter to S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of jacks and 'Jackall' fluid, awaiting their report.23th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0256
Letter to Dunlop concerning specifications for modified Bentley jacks.23th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0257
Request for a pair of strengthened front brackets for the 'Jackall' system following a failure during testing in France.24th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0258
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the receipt of repaired jacks, fluid, and a pending report.24th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0259
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a fractured front axle Jackall bracket on a Bentley and the dispatch of a strengthened replacement pair.25th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0260
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding Jackall bracket fractures and leaking Ram replacements for a chassis.25th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0261
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the provision of replacement jacks.25th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0262
The dispatch of a hydraulic ram for repair.25th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0263
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a faulty 'Jackall' jack from chassis 28-EX returned for investigation.25th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0264
Strengthened front brackets for a 'Jackalls' jacking system test.27th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0265
Arranging the despatch of two front brackets for a jacking system to France.27th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0266
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the testing and fitting of 'Jackalls' jacking systems on chassis 28-EX.27th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0267
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding front brackets for chassis 5B-1V, a distributor box, and the return of a tested jack.29th May 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0268
Letter requesting a pair of front flexes to replace a broken Lockheed flex on a test vehicle.3rd Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0269
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding receipt of their letter and a jack, mentioning a Distributor Box.3rd Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0270
Letter from a supplier chasing an official order for fluid.4th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0271
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch and return of motor accessories.4th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0272
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the supply of replacement Lockheed Flex parts and a distributor box.4th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0273
Despatching new Lockheed flexes for broken hydraulic jacks.5th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0274
Letter to the British Tool & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in fitting a Stevenson Jack system to a Bentley.5th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0275
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a Bracket, Flex, and 'Jackall' fluid.5th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0276
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a duplicated order dispatch for fluid.6th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0277
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a revised sample of a new type of jack for Bentley Chasses.6th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0278
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a revised sample and awaiting further instructions.1st Jan 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0279
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons regarding tracing a tin of 'Jackall' fluid and issuing an official order.12th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0280
Duplicated order for 'Jackall' Hydraulic Fluid and requesting a new order to cover the extra item received.12th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0281
Secret memo regarding the temporary fitment of D.W.S. screw jacks to the Spectre model rear axle, pending a hydraulic jacking system.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0282
The modifications required to fit a 'long range' D.W.S. screw jack to the front of the Spectre car.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0283
Request for further information regarding a lightened Dunlop jack for a Bentley.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0284
Approval of a lightened Dunlop jack for Bentley vehicles to be produced by Dunlops.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0285
Secret and confidential memo discussing the development of a jacking system for the 'Spectre' programme.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0286
The design considerations for the Spectre model's permanent, built-in jacking systems.14th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0287
Design considerations for hydraulic jacking systems, comparing the 'Jackall' system to a new confidential 'D.W.S.' system.18th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0288
Pros and cons of different jacking systems for the Spectre model.18th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0289
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the failure of a sample Jack for Bentley Chasses.20th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0290
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of a new type of jack for a Bentley Chassis.21th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0291
Secret memo discussing the jacking system for the Spectre, comparing D.W.S. screw jacks with a future hydraulic system.22th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0292
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the design and cost of a new type of jack for Bentley chasses.24th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0293
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning added production costs and a previously sent sample.20th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0294
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the construction of two prototype jacks for a Bentley Chassis.27th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0295
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Rolls-Royce chasing the return of flexes and brackets for their annual stock-taking.28th Jun 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0296
Letter to The British Tool & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing arrangements for fitting a Stevenson Jacking System for a Bentley.4th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0297
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming a phone conversation about modifying a 25 HP car with the latest Jackall system.5th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0298
Letter from British Tool & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the Stevenson Jacking System for a Bentley Car.5th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0299
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a delay in communication and the return of a defective Jack Bracket.6th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0300
Failed aluminium jack bracket to be returned to Smith & Sons for inspection.8th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0301
Telex message confirming the arrival time of a twenty-five horsepower car.9th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0302
Request to S. Smith & Son for a mechanic to inspect a faulty Jackall system on vehicle 21-G-IV.15th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0303
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the installation of 'Jackalls' and a new control box on a 25 HP car.15th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0304
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the materials, weight, and cost for jack feet and Bentley brackets.15th Jul 1935Box 139 \ 2  scan0305


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