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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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Production and development costs for B.III and B.30 frames from various suppliers.11th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0318
Cost analysis for inlet valves with figures from Morris Motors, including material specifications and a comparative note on gearbox grinding costs.28th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0319
Cost implications of gear grinding versus shaving.28th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0320
Requesting a cost comparison for B.III and B.50 bottom water connections, comparing a rubber hose assembly to a copper pipe alternative.26th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0321
Requesting a cost analysis for valves, challenging a previously quoted price.26th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0322
Bentley production, the position on Girling brakes, and avoiding a repeat of the Phantom III experience.28th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0323
Review of the B.III and B.50 programme, comparing current targets with past development results and timelines.27th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0324
Progress report on cost savings and development for the P.III, P.II, B.50, B.III, and Wraith models.27th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0325
Comparative analysis table of prototype development periods, costs, and value.27th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0326
Critique of the Phantom III policy, discussing its complicated design, high costs, and lengthy development.27th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0327
Cost analysis for replacing the Bentley III and B.50 bottom water connections with an alternative copper pipe.26th Apr 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0328
Modification to the front axle anchorage, including costs and scope.6th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0329
Requesting a works cost comparison for the Wraith radiator mounting.11th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0330
Costs and reasons for experimental scrap parts due to design changes and drawing errors.13th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0331
Engine production, highlighting part commonality between the Wraith and a new engine, cost reductions, and machining recommendations.14th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0332
Cost comparison memo for two different Wraith radiator mounting schemes.14th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0333
Request for a factory cost comparison for push rods for Wraith III and Bentley III engine units.16th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0334
Request for a comparative factory cost estimate for Wraith & Bentley III parts.20th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0335
Cost of forgings and supply chain strategies with other companies.25th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0336
Calculation of potential savings based on a 25% reduction in forging costs for various car and engine models.27th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0337
Proposal for a replacement Wraith model, detailing modifications, costs, and profitability concerns.27th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0338
Contingency plan discussing part reusability on a B.50 car and a comparison with the Wraith chassis.27th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0339
Cost estimate and weight calculation for a Bentley '50' Cylinder & Crankcase pattern and coreboxes.30th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0340
Private memorandum analysing the cost of forgings for the Wraith shaft.30th May 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0341
Request to cost the modification of shortening the gear lever on Bentley 'M' series cars.2nd Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0342
Comparative costs, requesting photographs of parts be attached to cost sheets for accurate comparison.2nd Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0343
The cost of modifying the short type Change Gear Lever for a Bentley 'M' Series chassis.2nd Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0344
Cost comparison of a Bentley Common Gearbox versus a Rover Gearbox.11th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0345
Confirming a copy of a document regarding flash-butt welding has been sent.13th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0346
The reliability of electric flash-butt welding for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models, including test results.2nd Mar 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0347
Suggestion to produce the front crossmember using flash welding instead of pegging and brazing for economic reasons.2nd Mar 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0348
Request for the factory cost of a car heater rheostatic switch.14th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0349
Requesting cost figures for standard and two alternative experimental Wraith water pumps.14th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0350
Secret policy document outlining the completion of existing projects and plans for new developments.14th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0351
Proposed engine redesign modifications for the Phantom III Wraith replacement project.14th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0352
List of proposed design simplifications and chassis re-design points for a vehicle.14th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0353
Cost-saving proposal for manufacturing the Rocker Cover Thumb Nut for the Wraith model.25th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0354
Factory cost estimate for producing a resistance and switch unit for a car heater under scheme DCD.709.25th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0355
Cost investigation of alternative designs for the Wraith III water pump.30th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0356
Cost and time analysis comparing oil resisting cellulose paint with linseed oil for sealing aluminium castings.1st Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0357
Cost comparison and saving calculation for engine spraying with Cellulose versus Linseed Oil.2nd Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0358
Proposal for a new chassis nomenclature system covering a range of Bentley and Wraith models and their derivatives.2nd Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0359
Costs and reasons for experimental scrap parts due to design changes and incorrect drawings.4th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0360
List of scrapped parts with quantities, piece numbers, and reasons for rejection.5th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0361
Attaching a list of points on various chassis requiring design attention.5th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0362
List of design issues and suggested modifications for various components of the Wraith model.30th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0363
List of technical observations and proposed modifications for various vehicle components.30th Jun 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0364
Agreeing to a proposal for chassis nomenclatures.7th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0365
Request for an estimated cost figure for the B.50 radiator for comparison with outside firms.11th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0366
List of drawings and pieces applicable to the B.50 Radiator.11th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0367
Proposal to investigate using pressed sheet metal for pedal gap plates to reduce manufacturing costs.11th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0368
Cost and operations sheet for manufacturing Pedal Gap Plates for the Phantom III.12th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0369
Manufacturing operations and cost breakdown for Wraith Pedal Gap Plates.12th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0370
Manufacturing operations and cost breakdown for a Bentley Pedal Gap Plate, part number FB.3204.12th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0371
Meeting notes discussing production costs for the Wraith chassis and B.50 gearbox.12th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0372
Secret memorandum detailing known faults and proposed modifications for the Wraith model.15th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0373
Schedule for fitting new linkage and dynamo drive parts to experimental and production cars, requesting a cost analysis.15th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0374
Suggesting the use of pressed steel pedal gap plates and their standardization across car models.16th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0375
Secret memo regarding specifications for three experimental cars, including the Silver Wraith.18th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0376
Secret memorandum detailing particulars for car models 9.B.V, 2.B.50 and 30.G.VI (Silver Wraith).18th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0377
List of design specifications and status updates for car models 2.B.50 and 30.G.VI (Silver Wraith).18th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0378
Status report outlining required design work and progress on various vehicle components.18th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0379
Investigation into the cost reduction of fabricated, bought-out chassis parts for the Bentley III.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0380
Cost analysis of engine valves and ferrous forgings for various chassis models.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0381
Cost comparison from various firms for the supply of Semi-Floating Rear Axle Shafts.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0382
Firm selection, material sourcing, and the design and costing of forgings.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0383
Considerations for the design, profitability, quantity, and quality control of forged parts.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0384
Forging quality, and cost savings achieved by redesigning front suspension main levers.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0385
Specification document detailing modifications to the B.50 gear box for different vehicle builds.21th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0386
List of modifications and notes concerning gearbox components and testing.21th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0387
The sensitivity of sharing information regarding the lack of profitability on a complicated chassis design.4th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0388
Request for comparative photographs of car components to justify the high cost of their cars.26th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0389
Chassis complexity, component simplification, and cost reduction efforts across different models.28th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0390
Comparative manufacturing costs, design simplification, and production rationalization for Bentley and Wraith models against competitors.28th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0391
Cost and time breakdown sheet for vehicle components.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0392
Cost and labor time analysis table for various vehicle components and sections.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0393
Manufacturing cost and time breakdown for various vehicle components.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0394
Costings sheet detailing labor hours and material costs for various automotive parts and assemblies.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0395
Comparative cost and labour analysis between the Bentley 50 and Wraith models.20th Jul 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0396
Estimated factory costings for the Bentley 50 chassis at production rates of 10 and 20 per week.9th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0397
Obtaining outside quotations for die-cast production for the Wraith model.9th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0398
Cost comparison between die casting and sand casting for the Wraith III gearbox, part number GW.1890.3rd Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0399
Cost analysis document for Gear Box Part No. GW.1890, detailing the recuperation of tool charges.3rd Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0400
Cost comparison analysis for a Rear Axle Housing, contrasting die casting and sand casting methods.3rd Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0401
Cost comparison between die casting and sand casting for a lower half crankcase.3rd Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0402
Cost comparison analysis between die casting and sand casting for a crankcase top half, including labour, materials, and tool charges.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0403
Secret memo analysing the cost of quantity-produced Park Ward car bodies.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0404
Cost analysis table for different types of body shells based on batch size.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0405
Cost analysis and comparison of vehicle body shell production, labour, and tooling for various models.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0406
Viability of contracting Park Ward to build the B.50 car body.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0407
Cost analysis document detailing material and labour expenses for different components.13th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0408
Proposal to standardize a new, cheaper all-steel gearbox dipstick design for all chassis, replacing the existing costly version.16th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0409
Proposal to modify the Synchro-mesh units for the Wraith & Phantom III models to reduce machining costs.16th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0410
Design and cost of a new gearbox dipstick.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0411
Wear on a Minx synchromesh unit and proposing to test a similar design on a Wraith gearbox.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0412
Secret general development progress report on new experimental cars and the Wraith replacement.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0413
The development and troubleshooting of existing experimental cars, focusing on the Wraith and B.III models.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0414
Progress report on engine development, foreign car evaluation, and general research programs.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0415
List of ongoing investigations and tests on various automotive components and systems.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0416
Progress report on various vehicle development projects, including wireless, heating, tyres, and engine components.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0417


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