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Follow-up letter to Messrs. George Angus & Co. regarding petrol pump diaphragm material and a gasket.17th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0218
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. discussing the testing and development of dampers with spring-loaded valves.21th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0219
Letter from Gordon Armstrong discussing the supply and testing of different shock absorber spindles and valves.17th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0220
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding drawings and the supply of sample shock absorbers.17th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0221
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a pair of shock absorbers.18th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0222
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding suspension design, specifically shaft diameter and spring-loaded valves.23th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0223
Letter from Gordon Armstrong discussing the performance of newly fitted shock absorbers on a Bentley car.23th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0224
Letter to the Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding damper squeaking and knocking issues.29th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0225
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding shock absorber valves and shafts.30th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0226
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding spindle drawings and other components.31th Dec 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0227
Suggested design for a mechanical component showing multiple views and a cross-section.16th Nov 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0228
Technical drawing of a forged crank with a serrated bore and raised letters.16th Nov 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0229
Engineering drawing of a serrated spindle with dimensions and material specifications.30th Sep 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding two replacement valves sent to cure a squeak, along with an assembly drawing.1st Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0231
Letter regarding handling decisions about shock absorbers before an upcoming trip.4th Jan 1936Box 152 \ 1  scan0232
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding the operation of shock absorbers sent for testing.12th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0233
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding different readings from two shock absorbers.12th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0234
Despatch note regarding two loaned Armstrong Shock Absorbers being sent to Gordan Armstrong Patent Suspension Co., Ltd.15th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0235
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding shock absorbers and hydraulic bellows.15th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0236
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a hydraulic shock absorber.15th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0237
Letter from a suspension company regarding the testing of spring-loaded valves and the development of two new shock absorber systems.21th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0238
Letter from Gordon Armstrong to Mr. Leslie regarding shock absorber valve noise, casting materials, and spare parts.22th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0239
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. enclosing spare adjusting screw washers.22th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0240
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for the dispatch of S/A oil for testing.22th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0241
Request to despatch various 25.HP rear shock absorber parts to Gordon Armstrong Esq.19th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0242
Letter discussing ongoing testing, noise issues, and material choices for dampers and connecting links.21th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0243
Letter detailing the correct procedure for blocking high-pressure drillings using threaded plugs.25th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0244
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. discussing the choice of materials for special damper casings and plugs.25th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0245
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding shock absorber castings, valve assembly components, and other parts.26th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0246
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. clarifying the drawing diameter for a bronze HP valve sleeve to reduce noise.28th Jan 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0247
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of medium shock absorbers.1st Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0248
Correspondence from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the diameter of an HF valve and a delay in dispatching shock absorbers.1st Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0249
Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding experimental oils for shock absorbers.3rd Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0250
Comparison of Redwood I Viscosity for Univis and Castrol 'F' oils at various temperatures.8th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0251
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding valve cam operation, parts, and damper testing.8th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0252
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of shock absorbers.10th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0253
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of rear shock absorbers.10th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the manufacture and dispatch of shock absorbers.16th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0255
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and valve action of rear shock absorbers.19th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0256
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of rear shock absorbers of the Bellows type.19th Feb 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0257
Telegram received by telephone regarding the bottom connection of a damper connecting link.22th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0258
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding issues found during damper testing.3rd Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0259
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. to reschedule a visit.4th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0260
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co., Ltd. regarding the design and fitting of dampers.18th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0261
Letter requesting views on the fitting of two new valves.18th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0262
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of rear shock absorbers.18th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0263
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. concerning hand-controlled shock absorbers and a split crank.19th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0264
Letter to Amal Ltd. requesting information, prices and samples for control ball joints and roller joints.22th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0265
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension discussing a fault with shock absorbers and proposing a solution.22th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0266
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding the conversion of a pair of shock absorbers.22th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0267
Cross-sectional drawing of a valve or actuator assembly featuring a bellows and return spring.25th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0268
The despatch of a loaned Armstrong shock absorber.25th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0269
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. discussing bellows control dampers.25th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0270
Design modifications for a plunger and damper system based on sketch Rm.344.25th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0271
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. to Mr. Leslie regarding a control issue and a proposed solution sketch.31th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0272
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting and discussing the need for a cross-shaft for hand control dampers.2nd Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0273
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding a meeting to discuss shock absorbers and a recent discovery.5th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0274
Return of two broken small coil springs and a small plunger for inspection.7th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0275
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding shock absorber valve spring failures and load specifications.7th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0276
Page two of a letter following up on a recent visit.8th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0277
Return of shock absorber valve plungers for examination.8th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0278
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding the supply of better, more substantial springs.8th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0279
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co., Ltd. regarding a king-pin, bush, and damper shaft failure.9th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0280
Letter to a suspension supplier regarding issues with dampers and valve guides for a Phantom III.9th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0281
Telegram received by telephone requesting the dispatch of parts for a Bentley.9th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0282
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding shock absorber valve parts.12th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0283
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding a choked kingpin and bush.12th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0284
Instruction and pricing leaflet for the Armstrong Super Hydraulic Shock Absorber.12th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0285
Explanatory sheet for the Armstrong SUPER Hydraulic Shock Absorber, detailing its construction and working principles.12th Apr 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0286
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding complete valve assemblies for shock absorbers.12th Apr 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0287
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding modifications to shock damper levers for a P.III.15th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0288
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of shock absorbers and valve components.15th Apr 1930Box 152 \ 1  scan0289
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of balanced valves for the Experimental Department.13th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0290
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a pair of shock absorbers and valve sleeves.16th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0291
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding special arms for a Phantom III model and casting patterns.19th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0292
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding heavy control operation on a Phantom III and potential damper lever modifications.21th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0293
The manufacture of 4 sets of valve parts for Armstrong Shock Dampers.21th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0294
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding the supply and sizing of shock absorbers for a Phantom III vehicle.22th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0295
The return of loaned shock absorbers and spare valve mechanisms for modification.22th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0296
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for two complete valve assemblies for shock absorbers.22th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0297
Telegram received by telephone regarding the return of dampers and balanced valves for modification.27th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0298
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding damper specifications for the Phantom III.23th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0299
Letter discussing damper design principles, rig testing, and application for the Phantom III chassis.26th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0300
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing proposed modifications to shock absorber spindles.26th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0301
Cross-sectional engineering drawing of a mechanical component featuring a bronze bush and various taper specifications.26th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0302
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension discussing the design and production of dampers for the Phantom III.26th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0303
Letter discussing hand-controlled shock absorbers for a Bentley, including a sketch of a spring-loaded valve mechanism.26th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0304
Letter from the Experimental Department to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding damper modifications.27th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0305
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. detailing returned medium shock absorbers fitted with new parts.28th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0306
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding alterations to a valve pattern and the return of shock absorbers.28th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0307
Follow-up letter regarding the return of rear shock absorber parts sent on loan to G. Armstrong Esq.29th Apr 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0308
Request to issue a covering order to Amal Ltd. for 7 sample ball and roller joints.1st May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0309
Drawing of a tube insert for an Armstrong Damper Casing.8th May 1932Box 152 \ 1  scan0310
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding patterns, coreboxes and insert tubes for castings.6th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0311
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the specification and completion of a pair of shock absorbers.6th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0312
Despatch of a hand control damper to Armstrong's Patents Co.Ltd. for alterations.7th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0313
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of dampers, levers, and spindles for a Bentley.7th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0314
Internal request to make 8 damper casing castings from Armstrong's patterns.8th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0315
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding shock absorber development and noise issues.10th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0316
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the return of a rectified shock absorber and enclosing drawings for Bentley and P3 models.10th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0317


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