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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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Successfully fitting a hydraulic brake damper to a Bentley II to resolve brake thumps and requesting more parts.9th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0171
Modification to an Armstrong hydraulic damper to cure brake thump on Bentley vehicles.12th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0172
Telegram received by telephone from Francobrit requesting a set of raised crown pistons for Rowbotham.20th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0173
Telegram advising the despatch of special pistons with instructions to raise the compression ratio.20th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0174
The breakage of front bumper plates and the potential need for re-inforcing plates.20th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0175
Telegram and order for raised crown pistons for a Wraith chassis, WRB.46.20th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0176
Letter to Mr. La Montagne regarding the supply and fitting of parts for his Wraith car, chassis WRB.46.12th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0177
Letter discussing a 15,000-mile test for two experimental cars, including details on scheduling, weight, and engine performance.21th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0178
To Bentley Motors regarding the inability to return broken front bumper plates for chassis B.94.KT.23th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0179
Telegram regarding the air mail despatch of twelve pistons to Paris.26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0180
Explaining a confusion over funds used for purchasing tickets and the subsequent cancellation of an invoice.26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0181
Despatch instructions for two sets of experimental pistons, P.451 (Aerolite) and P.461 (Split skirt).26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0182
Correspondence regarding a customer complaint of poor performance and an order for raised crown pistons for chassis WXA.14.26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0183
Camshaft wear and the alteration from hydraulic to solid tappets for chassis 3.CP.144.26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0184
Camshaft wear measurements, replacement, and a request for guidance on replacement criteria.26th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0185
Material change from G5SC to Neoprene Fabric for petrol pump diaphragms.27th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0186
The fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to Wraith chassis to increase compression.28th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0187
Acquiring a Michelin Pilote tyre for technical analysis to develop a similar tyre in England.30th Jun 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0188
Follow-up on complaint report P.252 for chassis WRB.46, noting the owner is now satisfied with the engine's performance.5th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0189
Customer letter expressing satisfaction with special parts fitted to a Wraith, improving acceleration.4th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0190
Letter confirming a successful alteration following an owner's complaint report.6th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0191
Testing hydraulic versus solid type plungers with a new camshaft on chassis 3.CP.144.6th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0192
To the Paris Depot regarding the production status of Experimental Raised Crown Pistons for the Wraith chassis.6th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0193
The supply of improved pistons to the Paris Depot and the current stock situation.6th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0194
Complaint report regarding end play in the third motion shaft assembly for chassis B.6.MR.10th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0195
Oil consumption for chassis B.200.LS following an engine clean and piston ring replacement.11th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0196
Typed note providing the address for G.A. Vandervell.19th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0197
Fitting experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase the compression.20th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0198
Brief typed memo thanking 'Rm' Derby for providing Mr. Vandervell's address.21th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0199
Complaint report regarding wear on adjusting and clamping washers for chassis B.6.MR.24th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0200
Potential fitting of a front roll-rod to the Continental Wraith Demonstration car.28th Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0201
Advising against fitting an anti-roll rod and softer road springs to a Trials car.1st Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0202
Thank you note concerning the anti-roll rod and softer road springs for the Wraith trials car.2nd Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0203
Letter discussing various schemes and proposals for improving car ventilation, specifically for the 'Corniche' model.8th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0204
Springing of a prototype car compared to streamlined models, with a personal handwritten note appended.8th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0205
Confirming the fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression.9th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0206
Covering memo regarding Chassis WRB-46 for Mr. La Montagne, attaching another memo for guidance.22th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0207
Enclosing a photograph of chassis WRB-46-La Montagne with the owner's remarks for a bulletin.22th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0208
Telex message about contacting a potential client after an accident to discuss supplying a new car.25th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0209
Follow-up memo on a telegram regarding a sales opportunity with Marquis Imperiali following an accident.26th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0210
Clarifying organizational roles and responsibilities concerning Mr. Paulin's duties.29th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0211
Letter to Bentley Motors regarding cylinder bore measurements for a customer's 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.18th Sep 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0212
Correspondence from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding cylinder bore measurements and oil performance on a 4 1/4 Bentley.16th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0213
Bore measurement report for a 4¼-Litre Bentley CXB.277 engine at 27021 miles.3rd Jul 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0214
Reasonable cylinder bore wear for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley.26th Sep 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0215
Letter regarding getting a car and samples over to Folkestone.31th Oct 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0216
Requesting certification and account details for Paris Invoice No. 4618.15th Nov 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0217
Returning Paris Invoice No. 4572 for certification of charges amounting to 2652.25 francs.23th Nov 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0218
Sending a complete set of drawings for the B.V. bonnet and addressing a shortage list for B.12.AW.23th Nov 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0219
In reference to a model that has not yet been received.24th Nov 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0220
The despatch of spare parts for a Bentley chassis, with a note on an undelivered ferodo strip.5th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0221
Garage rental agreements and vehicle body repairs in Chateauroux, France, during wartime.8th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0222
Returning Paris Invoice No. 4572 regarding the cost of a reduced model car, requesting certification for accounting purposes.13th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0223
The despatch of a model to Derby before payment can be passed.14th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0224
The function and fitting of metal strips to prevent body sideways shake on a Bentley V chassis.15th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0225
Confirmation of a telegram regarding the successful demobilization of Mr. Paulin, allowing him to resume his duties.20th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0226
Notice regarding the closure of the Works for the Christmas holidays.20th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0227
Copy of a telegram regarding the successful demobilisation of Mr. Paulin.20th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0228
Confirmation of a telegram sent regarding the successful demobilisation of Mr. Paulin.20th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0229
Letter about completing a Corniche body and continuing development on an 8-cylinder experimental car.22th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0230
Announcing workshop closure for the New Year's holiday.29th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0231
Settlement of rent and usage agreements for the Chateauroux Garage in France.29th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0232
Letter concerning a program of work for Mr. Paulin upon his return from the Army.29th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0233
Employee's war time salary and mobilization status.29th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0234
Letter from Levallois to Derby discussing Corniche body manufacturing, an 8-cylinder project, and other wartime business.2nd Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0235
Page 2 of a typed letter discussing a hunting trip and making personal requests.3rd Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0236
Failures in petrol pumps fitted with Neoprene Fabric diaphragms and requesting a remedy.3rd Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0237
List of design work required from M. Georges Paulin, including models for wind tunnel tests and car body designs.6th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0238
Designs for an instrument board and monocoque body with M. Paulin.17th Aug 1939Box 146 \ 5  scan0239
Cover note forwarding a copy of a note regarding a person named Paulin.9th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0240
Note discussing pre-war projects, new body weights, and the front-end design of a new 4-cylinder car.9th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0241
Requesting a faulty petrol pump for investigation due to issues with Neoprene diaphragms.11th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0242
Letter confirming a document has been received, translated, and passed to Mr. Georges Paulin for comment.11th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0243
Forwarding files and discussing design work requirements with M. Georges Paulin.18th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0244
Series of questions seeking information on the performance and characteristics of the Cotal gearbox.19th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0245
Confirming an order for Amiot's boost gauges was handed in at Derby.23th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0246
Supply logistics for Amiot & Dewoitine header tank filler cap joint washers.23th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0247
Request for red fibre joint washers to replace Klingerite ones on Amiot & Dewoitine header tanks.23th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0248
Cover letter forwarding documentation on an invention from Mr. J.M. Danthon.24th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0249
Letter from inventor J. M. Danthon regarding a patented optical and acoustic signaling device for vehicles.23th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0250
Proposal for a patented optical and acoustic signalling device for automobiles, tanks, and boats.23th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0251
Proposal for an optical and acoustic signalling device adapted for use in airplanes.25th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0252
Paris Invoice No. 4674 for the travel expenses of Messrs Allen & Punt on behalf of Franco-Britannic Autos.25th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0253
How to handle expenses for Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. staff now working on aero projects.25th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0254
Confirming the fitting of raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression.30th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0255
Follow-up memo regarding an outstanding Paris invoice from November 1939.31th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0256
Confirming an urgent request for the dispatch of quill drives to Messrs Dewoitine following previous failed delivery attempts.5th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0257
Release of information to contractors and a technical analysis of a Messerschmidt exhaust manifold.5th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0258
Letter requesting the necessary papers to arrange the despatch of the Corniche car body (chassis 14-B.V) from France to Derby.6th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0259
Chasing the certification of Paris Invoice No. 4534.8th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0260
Cover memo attaching a communication from the Paris representative about mail.8th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0261
Investigation with the French Censor and establishing new secure channels for mailing sensitive reports.26th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0262
Returning a Paris invoice for travel expenses and requesting disposal instructions for the charges.8th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0263
Letter to Mr. Hardy-Derby confirming the dispatch of parts related to Quill Drives.8th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0264
Letter regarding faulty petrol pumps, defective Neoprene diaphragm units, and a specific customer incident.9th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0265
The debiting of expenses for WHA and EWP to the Franco Britannic account.10th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0266
Customs issue with a Corniche (14.B.V.) that was incorrectly processed, and the proposed solution.12th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0267
Letter arranging the urgent delivery of fibre washers and confidential correspondence via an intermediary.12th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0268
The receipt and immediate delivery of Quill Drives to Messrs. Dewoitine.13th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0269
Wear on a sumph diaphragm and the effects of fuel with Benzole content.13th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 5  scan0270


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