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Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding an altered drawing for a Wraith 80 radiator due to a drawing office error.10th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0120
Dissatisfaction with a quotation from John Marstons for radiators and the intention to contact other firms.15th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0121
Letter of complaint regarding postponed appointments and arranging for the return of a radiator and drawings.14th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0122
Letter to J. Marston Ltd. regarding radiator production dates, quotation dissatisfaction, and quality complaints.14th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0123
Cover note for copies of correspondence with Messrs. John Marston Ltd.15th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0124
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding responsibility for repair work on faulty oil coolers.15th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0125
Letter to Messrs. J. Marston Ltd. regarding quantities of hand and dip soldered coolers and the purchasing approval process.15th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0126
Letter from John Marston Limited to arrange a meeting with Mr. Steadman.15th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0127
Letter to a rubber company seeking clarification on the purpose of supplied rubber hose samples.17th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0128
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd regarding the properties of hose connections.18th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0129
Inquiry to a rubber company about the cost and feasibility of altering a former for a rubber hose connection.19th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0130
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the return of updated drawings for B.III, B.50, and Wraith 80 radiators.20th Oct 1933Box 150 \ 2  scan0131
Letter from a supplier discussing an amendment to a hose connection part, including a price increase and a query about the new length.21th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0132
Letter from Rotherham & Sons Ltd. enclosing a sample of a Radiator Overflow Valve following a visit to the Earls Court Motor Exhibition.24th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0133
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding alterations to a hose connection and ordering experimental quantities.24th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0134
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding radiator schemes for Bentley and Wraith models.25th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0135
Page 2 of a letter to J. Marston Ltd. requesting the weight of various Bentley III radiator components.25th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0136
Letter to Rotherham & Sons Ltd. clarifying requirements for a radiator overflow valve and requesting a quotation.26th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0137
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding an overlooked defect on a B.III radiator assembly.26th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0138
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd regarding manufacturing constraints for a modified hose connection.27th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0139
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding modifications to Bentley II & III dummy shutter sets and parts for a Bentley 50 radiator.29th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0140
Letter to J. Marston Ltd. detailing soldering defects on a bottom tank and matrix.29th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0141
Despatch of a damaged Bentley III radiator matrix unit for salvage.29th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0142
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a modification to a rubber hose connection.31th Oct 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0143
Official order for two hose connections from Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd.1st Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0144
Letter from a rubber manufacturer confirming the preparation and despatch of hose connections pending an official order.2nd Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0145
Blueprints for a Radiator Support Block for Bentley and Silver Wraith chassis.2nd Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0146
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding modifications and repairs to Bentley radiator components.3rd Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding soldering defects and production methods for tanks.3rd Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0148
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting the production of a mascot cap adapter for a Bentley 50 radiator.4th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from John Marston Limited providing a list of component weights for the Bentley 50 Matrix Unit.4th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from John Marston Limited concerning the flow testing of radiator matrices.4th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0151
Letter detailing the procedure for the flow testing of radiator matrices.4th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0152
Order of a replacement Bentley III matrix unit from John Marston.5th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0153
The return and no-charge rectification of a defective experimental B.III radiator by Messrs. Marston.5th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0154
Letter from Rotherham & Sons Ltd enclosing a drawing for a radiator overflow valve and providing a price.9th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0155
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a radiator overflow valve.5th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0156
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a damaged Bentley III matrix and a proposed modification for future radiators.5th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0157
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting a dummy radiator for a mock-up chassis and enquiring about the progress on a Wraith 80 radiator unit.9th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0158
The despatch of sectioned rubber hose connections and a corrosion inhibitor sample for inspection.14th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding faulty hose connections on an experimental car.14th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0160
Letter from a supplier discussing timelines for manufacturing a dummy radiator, a Wraith 80 radiator unit, and a Bentley 50 radiator.14th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0161
Requesting the dispatch of a Bentley III Radiator Shell and Grille to Messrs. Marstons for repair.14th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0162
Message clarifying that the B.III mock-up radiator is required for Sunbeam, Wolverhampton, not the B.50.15th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0163
Request to Marstons for a B.50 mock-up radiator and associated parts for a sales mock-up car.15th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0164
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting a Wraith 80 union radiator unit.17th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0165
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding faulty hose connections and investigating the issue with a corrosion inhibitor.17th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0166
Laboratory report from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. regarding a complaint about faulty hose connections.21th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0167
Immersion tests comparing the absorptive effects of an inhibitor solution and water on rubber samples.21th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0168
Material selection and procurement of balls for the Wraith radiator steam valve.22th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0169
Official order be placed with Messrs. John Marston Ltd. for a radiator and a new matrix unit.24th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0170
Letter from a supplier confirming the use of a temporary wooden shaper for an order of hose connections to allow for potential modifications.25th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0171
Request for analysis of a corrosion inhibitor sample from chassis 3.BT.187 and its effects on various metals.25th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0172
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. regarding an altered drawing for a shutter bearing strip for Bentley radiators.28th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0173
Letter from John Marston Ltd. confirming receipt of an altered drawing for the shutter bearing strip on Bentley III and Bentley 50 radiators.29th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0174
Letter to Birlec Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss the application of copper brazing for radiator manufacture.30th Nov 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0175
Letter from Birmingham Electric Furnaces Ltd regarding copper brazing for radiators and arranging a meeting.1st Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a visit to discuss two experimental radiators, one using pressure cooling.2nd Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0177
Parts list with replacement part numbers for the B.38 radiator.2nd Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0178
Letter to Birmingham Electric Furnaces Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss the application of copper brazing in radiator manufacturing.3rd Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0179
Letter from a supplier responding to a complaint about hose connections and providing a new sample for testing.3rd Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0180
Letter from John Marston Limited to arrange a meeting to discuss two further experimental radiators.5th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0181
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding testing a corrosion inhibitor on their rubber and requesting sample hose connections.6th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0182
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding sample hose connections and their resistance to a corrosion inhibitor.7th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0183
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting the return of a sample radiator drain cock.9th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0184
Inquiry for a device to cut off a car's ignition based on water system temperature or pressure.9th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0185
Inquiry to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. for a device to cut off ignition based on coolant temperature or pressure.9th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0186
Letter from John Marston Limited returning a Radiator Drain Cock inadvertently left at their works.12th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0187
Transfer of a B.50 mock-up radiator unit for a Bentley 50 mock-up chassis.16th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0188
Official order for four different radiators be sent to Messrs. John Marston Ltd.16th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0189
Requesting a report on corrosion samples from steam valve towers and the effectiveness of a corrosion inhibitor.21th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0190
Internal instruction to place an order with Messrs. John Marston Ltd. for one B.38 radiator.29th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0191
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. confirming modifications for a Bentley V radiator unit.10th Jan 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0192
Analysis and adoption of pressure cooling to lighten a chassis, with development work involving Marstons of Wolverhampton.13th Jan 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0193
Investigation into the pros and cons of using Glycol or Pressure Water Cooling for car engines.5th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0194
Specifications and considerations for Ethylene Glycol radiators and pressure cooling systems.6th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0195
Engine cooling systems, covering radiator reliability, pressure cooling issues, and the use of Ethylene Glycol.5th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0196
Engine detonation tests comparing water and glycol coolants at various temperatures on a Bentley car.5th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0197
Disadvantages of ethylene glycol cooling and proposing the development of a pressure cooling system.5th Dec 1938Box 150 \ 2  scan0198
Letter to supplier John Marston Ltd. providing updated drawings for Bentley V radiator and other components.14th Jan 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0199
Letter to supplier John Marston Ltd. regarding modified drawings for Bentley V radiator parts.21th Jan 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0200
Letter to C.S. Steadman of John Marston Ltd. regarding orders for a Matrix unit and shell.9th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0201
Additional order for reconditioning a radiator shell.9th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0202
The return of a radiator matrix and yoke from chassis 14.B.V. to John Marston Ltd. for modification.15th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0203
Letter to John Marsten Ltd. enclosing prints for a Bentley V Radiator and Phantom III Rig Engine.16th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0204
Letter enclosing a Bentley 38 radiator specification for Messrs. John Marston Ltd.17th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0205
Letter from John Marston Ltd discussing silencers, car heaters, radiators, and requesting further drawings.17th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from HN Marston Ltd. regarding a missing order for a Bentley 5 Radiator and a request for instructions for a B.38 unit.17th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0207
Overheating engine complaint for chassis number 3-AX-167, involving the replacement of a radiator matrix.20th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0208
Letter to John Marston Ltd. enclosing revised prints for a B.V. Radiator and B.50 Radiator Shell.21th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0209
Letter to Messrs. J. Marston Ltd. regarding unavailable heater details.21th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0210
Works order document for the repair of an R.C. Matrix for a 3-AX-167 aero engine.21th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0211
The dispatch of blueprints for a Radiator Shutters Assembly to Messrs. Marstons Ltd.23th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0212
Recommending the scrapping of a badly silted radiator matrix from chassis 3.AX.167.24th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0213
New drawings and replacement parts for bonnet side fixings on the Bentley V. & 50 Chassis.27th Feb 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0214
Letter to John Marston Ltd. clarifying a radiator order for chassis 12.B.V. by listing previous orders.1st Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0215
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a radiator delivery discrepancy and enclosing updated prints.1st Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0216
Correspondence to John Marston Ltd. regarding prints and production of car heaters.8th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0217
Letter from John Marston Limited confirming the supply of parts for 6 car heaters, noting exceptions and requesting parts from Rolls Royce.10th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0218
Letter from John Marston Ltd. concerning the supply and modification of radiators for various car models.10th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0219


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