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Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. about a rectified hand-controlled shock absorber.10th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0318
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a large super shock absorber.13th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0319
Settlement for Delco Shock Absorbers ordered from America.15th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0320
Letter to Messrs. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of shock absorbers and discussing payment.15th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0321
Oil leakage issues with Luvax dampers on the Nairobi Phantom III and suggesting testing rubber glands.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0322
Forwarding of Damper Casing Castings to Armstrong Patents Co., Ltd.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0323
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the receipt of castings without tubular inserts.20th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0324
Oil leaks in Luvax dampers and the potential trial of Duprene or rubber glands.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0325
Letter to Mr. Gordon Armstrong regarding the testing and development of dampers.21th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0326
Page 2 of a letter regarding the despatch of 8 castings without tube inserts.21th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0327
Urgent requirement for Armstrong damper castings.21th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0328
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. requesting details on an electric time clock used for testing shock absorbers.26th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0329
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding the performance and progress of shock absorbers.28th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0330
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. enclosing assembly drawings and advising of despatched parts for front dampers.28th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0331
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a pair of shock absorber levers.28th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0332
Outlining the development work required on shock dampers, comparing with the Armstrong damper.27th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0333
Program outlining the development and testing of shock dampers and damper rigs.27th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0334
Requirements for damper noise testing, links, suspension, and glands.27th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0335
Invoice for a shock absorber link and arm from The Universal Car Co (Derby) Ltd.31th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0336
Exploded view of a control rod and linkage assembly, showing its individual components.1st Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0337
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents regarding faulty shock absorber castings returned for inspection.1st Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0338
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a set of hand-controlled shock absorbers for the Experimental Department.2nd Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0339
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding drawing No. 470 Z, a Roll Rod Boss for chassis 33 EX, and the status of shock absorbers.2nd Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0340
Letter from Armstrong's Patents enclosing a drawing showing alterations for patterns and castings.3rd Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0341
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing for an adjustable leak on a shock absorber.4th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0342
Despatch of 8 damper castings to Messrs. Armstrong Patent for experiments.5th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0343
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. enclosing a sketch of an Auto Locking Device and confirming pricing for an order of 1,000 dampers.8th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0344
Request to alter Armstrong patterns and produce 24 damper castings.9th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0345
Letter to Gordon Armstrong regarding the pricing, manufacturing, and design of dampers and levers.9th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0346
Letter discussing snags and potential modifications for an auto-locking damper.9th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0347
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of patterns for making aluminium covers.9th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0348
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding patterns for aluminium covers.9th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0349
Chasing the return or payment for rear shock absorber parts sent to Mr. G. Armstrong.11th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0350
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a shock absorber blow-out issue and subsequent design modifications.11th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0351
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension discussing dampers, casings, materials, and an auto-locking device.11th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0352
Brief handwritten memo confirming instructions have been noted and correspondence is being returned for filing.22th Jun 1934Box 152 \ 1  scan0353
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the supply of Lovejoy Shock Absorber material for experimental purposes.13th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0354
Advertisement leaflet for Genuine Delco-Lovejoy Shock Absorber Oil, detailing its use and availability.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0355
Advertisement for Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. listing their products, accessories, and services.19th May 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0356
Despatch note for returning a broken shock damper piston link and a pattern to the makers.15th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0357
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and improvement of new connecting rods for shock absorbers.15th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0358
Parts returned within shock absorbers supplied by Armstrong's.15th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0359
Despatch of Armstrong Shock Damper Castings made from R.R.50 alloy.18th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0360
Quotation from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for 1000 shock absorbers.18th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0361
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension discussing a new shock absorber arrangement and quotation to overcome pressure issues.18th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0362
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. about a shock absorber lid pattern returned after alteration.19th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0363
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd for a pair of hand-controlled rear shock absorbers.19th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0364
The casting of 24 damper covers in RR.50 alloy to be despatched to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd.25th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0365
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a pair of rear shock absorbers for the Experimental Department.26th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 1  scan0366
Letter to Gordon Armstrong regarding failures of strengthened damper piston links and requesting new parts, casings, and drawings.26th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0367
Letter to G. Armstrong, Esq. discussing damper performance, arrangements, and requesting drawings.26th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0368
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company discussing shock absorbers, dampers and testing.28th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0369
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. discussing a design change for a locking device.28th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0370
Despatch instruction to return a complete shock damper in pieces to Armstrong's Patents Co.Ltd. for inspection.28th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0371
Correspondence regarding a cracked damper casing, and the dispatch of replacement parts and drawings.28th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0372
Letter to Gordon Armstrong discussing dampers and auto-locks for the 33-EX and Phantom III.29th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0373
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a shock absorber and connecting rods.30th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0374
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the replacement of a broken shock absorber and its parts.29th Jun 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0375
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing shock absorbers, enclosed drawings, and alterations.5th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0376
Cross-sectional diagram of a cam-operated lever and piston assembly.5th Feb 1937Box 152 \ 1  scan0377
Dispatch of Armstrong Shock Damper castings to Messrs. Armstrong Patents Co., Ltd.3rd Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0001
Customer complaints with existing shock dampers and the advantages of the new Armstrong damper.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0002
The development and testing of Armstrong dampers, detailing issues and modifications.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0003
The performance, wear, and modifications of various damper designs and materials.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0004
The development and testing of various damper and valve systems, detailing issues and proposed solutions.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0005
Design requirements, manufacture, and servicing of dampers.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0006
Blueprint diagram showing a cross-section of a valve spring plunger.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0007
Cross-sectional diagram of a valve or plunger assembly.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0008
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a Valve Control Piston.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0009
Cross-sectional drawing of a mechanical piston or valve assembly.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0010
Cross-section blueprint of a mechanical assembly, labelled Figure V.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0011
Diagram of a servo spring for damper control, showing the control lever in hard and soft positions.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0012
Drawing comparing old and new versions of a mechanical part with different views and cross-sections.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0013
Cross-sectional blueprint of a mechanical valve or carburettor assembly.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0014
Blueprint showing two cross-sectional views of a mechanical engine assembly.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0015
Blueprint showing two cross-sectional views of a mechanical assembly.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0016
Cross-section drawing of a shock damper valve.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing the supply of gland rubbers and glands.6th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0018
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding a difficulty with a gland in a hand-control mechanism.7th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0019
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of controlled rod glands with larger diameter rubbers.7th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0020
Request to issue a covering order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.,Ltd. for 6 Shock Absorber Rubber Glands.4th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0021
Return of patterns for Bentley type Armstrong Dampers.23th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0022
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for shock absorbers and the suitability of a specific aluminium alloy.23th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0023
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. requesting the return of patterns for shock absorber body and cover castings.23th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0024
Arranging the return of an Armstrong shock damper pattern to its owners.25th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0025
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the return of shock damper patterns and alloy specifications.25th Aug 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0026
Instructing the return of a pattern for an Armstrong Shock Damper Cover to Messrs Armstrong Ltd.1st Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0027
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. chasing the despatch of promised patterns.3rd Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0028
Letter discussing bearing metal specifications (R.R.53.C vs P.Z.) and the potential use of a balanced valve for dampers.9th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0029
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company regarding pressure die castings for R.R.53.C. and working with the Birmingham Aluminium Company.10th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0030
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the casting of part R.R.53.C and the supply of bushes.15th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0031
Letter discussing the suitability and heat treatment of P.2 and R.R.53.C alloys for a damper casing.16th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0032
Letter proposing a compromise for damper production due to continual trouble with parts made by an external supplier.21th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0033
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. discussing the experimental nature of RR.53 pressure die casting and delaying a delivery commitment.21th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0034
Letter to Gordon Armstrong regarding the supply of dampers, levers, and other components.4th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0035
Letter detailing technical issues and proposed solutions for dampers, valves, and glands.4th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0036
Covering order for shock absorbers from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd.4th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0037
The despatch of road spring waxed paper to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd for inspection.5th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0038
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding slight alterations to drawings.5th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0039
Follow-up letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a matter with Birmingham Aluminium Casting Co. Ltd.6th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0040


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