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Return of two Phantom III radiator matrices to John Marston Ltd. for testing.8th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0242
Dispatch request for a set of parts to make one cover for the starting handle bracket.13th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0243
Requesting an official order for one Bentley radiator matrix to be sent to John Marston Ltd.13th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0244
Letter to John Marston Ltd. cancelling an order for a matrix and discussing shutter assemblies.13th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0245
Visit to John Marston Ltd. regarding the failure, conversion, and testing of oil coolers.19th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0246
Cooler defects, proposed modifications by Messrs. Marstons, and testing procedures for matrices.19th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0247
Examination and conclusion on the performance and issues of various radiator matrices, including flow tests and silting.19th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0248
Heat dissipation test results for Mk VI matrices carried out at John Marstons' plant in Wolverhampton.19th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0249
Diagram illustrating discrepancies in the fit between a tube end and a cooler casing plate.22th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0250
Invoice from John Marston Ltd. for a Bentley Radiator.22th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0251
The cost and feasibility of manufacturing a sample moulded plastic filler cap for an experimental radiator.28th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0252
Letter from Ellison Insulations acknowledging an enquiry for Moulded Radiator Caps.29th Oct 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0253
Letter from Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the production of Radiator Filler Caps in Moulded Tufnol.1st Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0254
Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. requesting a quotation for experimental filler caps and a special mould.3rd Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from Ormerods (Coventry) Ltd offering diecasting services for grilled radiator fronts and sides.8th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0256
Letter to Ormerods Ltd. requesting specimen prices for die-cast radiator grilles for comparison with sheet metal ones.11th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0257
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a modified drawing and the status of Bentley dummy shutter sets.11th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0258
Letter requesting information and following up on a defective Bentley matrix.27th Jul 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0259
Letter to John Mardon Ltd. regarding an oversized radiator matrix and clarification of dimensional limits.12th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0260
Letter requesting figures from matrices to update a drawing, with a reminder for figures for a Bentley matrix.12th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0261
Quotation for the supply of Swan Brand Tufnol Moulded Radiator Caps.13th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0262
Internal memorandum regarding the return of a 'Tufnol' moulded filler plug to a supplier.13th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0263
Letter to Messrs. Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the return of a filler plug.13th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0264
Letter from Ormerods (Coventry) Limited regarding a visit to show samples of Die Cast Radiator Grilles.15th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0265
Order for 15 ft. of water connection hose from Leyland and Birmingham Rubber Co.18th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0266
Price confirmation letter for Bentley and Rolls mascots and radiator grilles from Ormerods (Coventry) Ltd.20th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0267
Letter confirming a visit to John Marston Ltd. to discuss various components, including shutter sets, oil coolers, and radiator matrices.24th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0268
Request to remove top and bottom tanks from Chevrolet and Buick radiator units for examination.29th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0269
Letter requesting quotations for experimental Bentley radiator matrices from John Marston Ltd.1st Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0270
Letter requesting a quotation for radiator parts and flow specifications for other models.1st Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0271
Quotation from John Marston Limited for radiator matrices for a new Bentley radiator.2nd Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0272
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. regarding a works visit, radiator costs, and enclosed prints for a car heater and Bentley shutter.6th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0273
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a scheme for a dummy shutter assembly on a Bentley III and heat dissipation test results for a Phantom III matrix.7th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0274
Higher cost of rubber connections for M.Series Bentleys, weighing price against efficiency.10th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0275
Proposed change to the radiator matrix testing procedure with Marston Ltd. to achieve cost savings.11th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0276
Requesting an estimation of net savings by adopting a new procedure for handling matrices.13th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0277
Letter of complaint to John Marston Ltd. regarding a defective Bently Dimmy shutter set.13th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0278
Letter detailing a list of defects found on a supplied shutter set and returning it as unfit for purpose.15th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0279
Letter discussing the design, manufacture, and costs of radiator stiffeners and shutter sets for a Bentley.15th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0280
Letter requesting a cost analysis for a radiator compared to a competitor's, and the results of a dissipation test on a reconditioned matrix.15th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0281
Letter to a supplier regarding alternative schemes for mounting a Bentley III radiator grille and a quotation for a Wraith petrol tank.21th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0282
Page two of a letter regarding the grille mounting on a Bentley III radiator.24th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0283
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for moulded rubber hose water connections.24th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0284
Letter to Goodrich Ltd requesting a quotation for a moulded rubber hose water connection.24th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0285
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of an enquiry.28th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0286
The procurement of untested radiator matrices from supplier John Marstons.30th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0287
Letter from John Marston Limited discussing a Phantom III radiator grille scheme and other components.30th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0288
Cost savings on radiator matrices by dispensing with pressure testing.1st Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0289
Quotation letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for two types of rubber hose water connections.4th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0290
Follow-up letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding defects in a Bentley dummy shutter set.5th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0291
Official order for Neoprene hose from British Goodrich.6th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0292
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding the progress on a sample Bentley Shutter set.6th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0293
Letter responding to critiques of a hand-made shutter assembly and discussing radiator construction and costs.16th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0294
Page 2 of a letter concerning dissipation figures on a reconditioned matrix.16th Dec 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0295
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the supply and identification of Bentley radiator matrices and radiator shutter sets.11th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0296
Letter to supplier John Marston Ltd. discussing radiator matrices and related components for various vehicle models.11th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0297
List of outstanding items detailing part descriptions, reference numbers, and despatch dates.29th Nov 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0298
Quotation from Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. for rubber hose connections.12th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0299
Letter from John Marston Limited concerning the supply, modification, and cost of radiator matrices and related components for various car models.13th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0300
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for moulded rubber and canvas bends.13th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0301
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a Bentley III radiator matrix and the production of shutter vanes.14th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0302
Letter from John Marston Limited enclosing drawing C.251 of Bentley Radiator Vanes.14th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0303
Quotation from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. for canvas hose connections.14th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0304
Letter to John Marstons Ltd. concerning modifications to dummy shutters and radiator matrices.15th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 3  scan0305
Requesting a cost comparison for different bottom water connection configurations for Wraith production.18th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0306
Letter to a rubber company inquiring about substituting a bent metal pipe with a moulded rubber bend for an engine.18th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0307
Page 2 of a letter requesting a supply date and enclosing drawing EB.3661 for Bentley grille stiffeners.18th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0308
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding modifications to Bentley shutter and radiator components.18th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0309
Letter from John Marston Limited concerning a reconditioned Oil Cooler F.185 and Bentley components.21th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0310
Letter to John Marston Ltd. confirming a works visit to discuss car heaters, a Wraith radiator matrix, and Bentley dummy shutter sets.24th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0311
Letter to J. Marston Ltd. outlining points for discussion regarding Bentley II and III radiators and oil coolers.24th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0312
Letter chasing a reply from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. regarding a delay to work.24th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0313
Requesting an official order for a Wraith radiator matrix and associated work from Messrs John Marstons Ltd.25th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0314
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the cost and supply of oil coolers and car heaters.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0315
Price list for various matrix and dummy shutter set configurations.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0316
Visit to John Marston Ltd. regarding quotations for Bentley II dummy shutter set prices.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0317
Cost analysis and quotation for Wraith and Bentley radiator matrices.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0318
Costs, modifications, and orders for radiator matrices and oil coolers with supplier Messrs. Marstons.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0319
Chassis costs, car heater samples, Bentley shutter sets, and a complaint regarding oil coolers.27th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0320
Dip soldering of a Wraith bottom tank to a radiator matrix.28th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0321
Altering radiator matrix side plates to match the matrix width for specific chassis types.28th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0322
Correcting a pricing error in a report about a visit to John Marston Ltd.31th Jan 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0323
Requesting the provision of two fillers (EXS.349) and one cap (EXS.348).1st Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0324
Letter to The Stainless Spinning Works requesting a quotation for supplying spinnings.1st Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0325
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding hose connections and placing an order.1st Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0326
Inquiry regarding the supply of transparent distributor caps and other plastic mouldings.28th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0327
Letter to The Pulp Industries Ltd. requesting particulars of plastics they are marketing.2nd Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0328
Quotation from The Stainless Spinning Works for the supply of brass inserts.2nd Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0329
Letter from Transparent Ignition Distributors Ltd. confirming they only manufacture transparent distributor caps.3rd Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0330
Letter to Transparent Ignition Distributors Ltd. inquiring about the plastic material and suppliers for their transparent distributor caps.4th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0331
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production of a sample hose connection.4th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0332
Letter to John Marston Ltd. about soldering issues with Phantom III and Wraith matrices, and requesting a quotation for a Bentley III radiator.5th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0333
Letter to J. Marston Ltd. regarding car heater tests, parts for Bentley and Phantom models, and shutter vanes.5th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0334
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding a fitting issue with the Phantom IV Radiator Shutter's Centre Stiffener.5th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0335
Letter from Transparent Ignition Distributors Ltd. in response to an enquiry, directing to the 'Plastics' publication.7th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0336
Changing the rubber hose specification from red to a dark grey outer coating.7th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0337
Letter from Pulp Industries Limited regarding a sample of a Motor Car Pocket moulding.7th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0338
Letter to Pulp Industries Ltd. requesting samples and a quotation for a filler cap.8th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0339
Letter to Messrs. Birkbys Ltd. requesting material samples for filler caps as per blueprint Exs.348.8th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0340
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding quotations and design discussions for radiator and cooler components.9th Feb 1938Box 150 \ 3  scan0341


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