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Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing damper production and valve experiments.5th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0041
Continuation of a letter regarding the supply of oil-resisting rubber glands for pistons.7th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0042
Cover letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. enclosing a copy of a letter from Birmingham Aluminium Co.7th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from a casting company discussing the feasibility and risks of an experiment with pressure casting a specific material for a client's design.7th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0044
Letter from The Birmingham Aluminium Casting Co. Ltd. comparing machining allowances for Aluminium and Zinc alloy castings.7th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0045
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. concerning damper casing modifications and metal specifications.7th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0046
Covering order for shock absorbers from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd.12th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0047
Letter to Gordon Armstrong regarding the despatch of damper components and a discussion on replenishing valve design.12th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0048
Letter concerning the difficulty in obtaining R.R.53.C alloy, comparing its casting properties and strength to other alloys.12th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0049
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding an order for shock absorber parts and seeking clarification on the levers required.13th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0050
Diagram showing the movement and action of a suspension lever arm, indicating the normal, maximum bump, and maximum rebound positions.13th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0051
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company acknowledging receipt of a letter.13th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0052
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. clarifying the set in levers for a damper to sketch SCD.132.14th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0053
Telex message requesting the weights of each damper.14th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0054
Letter to Messrs. Luvax Limited acknowledging their correspondence and confirming that tests are proceeding.19th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0055
Cost comparison memo for Bentley and Armstrong shock dampers, calculating potential savings.14th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0056
Parts list detailing drawing numbers, quantities, material costs, and bonus time allowances.21th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0057
Parts list with drawing numbers, material specifications, costs, and bonus time allowances.21th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0058
Cost and time analysis sheet for various components, detailing material costs and bonus labor times.15th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the dispatch of telescopic shock absorbers after experimentation.15th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0060
Letter from Luvax Limited regarding piston shock absorbers, enclosing drawings and providing weights.15th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0061
General arrangement of a piston type shock absorber.16th Mar 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0062
General arrangement drawing for a piston coupling assembly with specifications.16th Jul 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0063
General arrangement of a piston type shock absorber.31th May 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0064
Letter to Gordon Armstrong requesting patent and royalty information for a new shock absorber design.20th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0065
Request to issue a covering order for various rubber parts from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.21th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0066
Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the despatch of a sample P.6 Piston type Shock Absorber.22th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0067
Confirming the price for shock absorbers obtained from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for a specific order.22th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0068
Letter to Luvax Ltd. requesting a price for a P.6. damper and comparing shock absorber constructions.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0069
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a depth discrepancy with shock absorber castings for order 49489.25th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0070
Letter from Luvax Limited discussing the specifications and pricing of P6 and P7 shock absorber units.27th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0071
Cost and design comparison between the company's shock dampers and Armstrong dampers.30th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0072
Recommendation to change from a single-cylinder to a twin-cylinder damper design for improved customer satisfaction.30th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0073
Cost comparison blueprint for horizontal and vertical cylinder dampers.27th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0074
Comparative cost analysis of inter-lever and piston assemblies for R.R. and Armstrong dampers.27th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0075
Cross-sectional drawing of a recuperating valve arrangement with a piston detail.27th Oct 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0076
Comparative layout of components for the Rolls-Royce and Armstrong dampers.2nd Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0077
Costs, issues, and design changes related to Armstrong Dampers.2nd Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0078
Patent application for a shock absorber valve and proposed royalty terms with Armstrong Patents.9th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0079
Page 2 of a memo discussing a valve and royalty payments with Gordon Armstrong.9th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0080
Letter from The Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding a patent arrangement for a balanced valve in shock absorbers.10th Sep 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0081
Cross-sectional blueprint of a shock damper valve.9th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0082
Quotation for 4,000 metallic bellows from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0083
The concluding page of a letter to Rolls-Royce, Ltd. from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd.5th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0084
Request to design a larger area replenishing valve for an Armstrong damper.9th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0085
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. complaining about the cost of a small bellows.12th Nov 1934Box 152 \ 2  scan0086
Full-size schematic for a suggested front shock absorber installation.10th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0087
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. concerning the examination and replacement of seized control rod glands.19th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0088
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension regarding a modification to recuperating valves in pistons.22th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0089
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a bellows arrangement for controlling a shock absorber.29th Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0090
Cross-sectional drawing of a bellows control arrangement.2nd Dec 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0091
Development, pricing, and sourcing of Armstrong dampers.2nd Dec 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0092
Costs, development, and design changes for Armstrong Dampers.2nd Nov 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a bellows control arrangement.2nd Dec 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0094
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a recuperating valve issue, enclosing a crank assembly as a solution.10th Dec 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0095
Development of Armstrong dampers and the strategy of manufacturing parts in-house versus buying from proprietary manufacturers.12th Dec 1937Box 152 \ 2  scan0096
Internal memorandum regarding shock absorbers and damping, following up on issues raised by customers.13th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0097
Correspondence from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of rear dampers and a request for confirmation on the balance.24th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0098
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and ordering of dampers.25th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0099
Communication regarding a price reduction offer for shock damper bellows from the British Thermostat Co.28th Jan 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0100
Rejection of a proposal regarding shock damper bellows from the British Thermostat Co. due to liability concerns.4th Feb 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0101
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. concerning the readiness of special bellows control shock absorbers for fitting.22th Feb 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0102
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding hydraulic control units and a quotation for dampers.23th Feb 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0103
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the arrangement to build and despatch a new pair of dampers.24th Feb 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0104
Request for a drawing of a new valve spring for Armstrong dampers to increase maximum load.3rd Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0105
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. proposing a modification to an assembly for Order No. 57803 due to manufacturing impracticability.3rd Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0106
Blueprint drawing of a bellows unit with associated dimensions.8th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0107
Letter to a supplier regarding a design modification for a bellows component.4th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0108
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. confirming they can supply assemblies for part number EX.S.497.5th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0109
Quotation from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. for Armstrong Super Shock Absorbers.7th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0110
Enclosing two blueprints for the Ex.S.562 spring for Armstrong Dampers and requesting the instruction to manufacture 12 of them.10th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0111
Requesting blueprints and parts required for testing a knurled shaft lever attachment.10th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0112
Arrangement drawing of a recuperating valve.10th Mar 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0113
Jig for an Armstrong shock absorber with hydraulic bellows control.31th Aug 1936Box 152 \ 2  scan0114
Blueprint for a Rear Shock Absorber Arm.31th Aug 1936Box 152 \ 2  scan0115
Blueprint for a Vauxhall Motors shock absorber shaft.30th May 1934Box 152 \ 2  scan0116
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding drawings and a manufacturing suggestion for a Shock Damper Unit.26th Apr 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0117
Technical review and survey of hydraulic spring dampers, detailing their development, types, global usage, and trends.3rd May 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0118
Review of various types of hydraulic spring dampers.3rd May 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0119
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of shock absorber drawings and parts.1st Jun 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0120
Advice note from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of shock absorbers.1st Jun 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0121
Letter to Luvax Ltd. regarding the trial of their piston type shock dampers on an experimental Bentley.1st Oct 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0122
Letter from Luvax Limited concerning Piston Type Shock Absorbers and enclosing a related blueprint.6th Oct 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0123
Letter to Luvax Ltd. requesting a price for a pair of shock dampers for a Bentley.25th Oct 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0124
Letter to Luvax Ltd regarding the supply of shock dampers and levers for Bentley.7th Nov 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0125
Letter from LUVAX LIMITED confirming receipt of an order for Piston Type Shock Absorbers for Bentley.11th Nov 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0126
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. specifying requirements for a double-acting damper.1st Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0127
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Co. Ltd. regarding a disappointing price increase for dampers, page 2.1st Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0128
Order for one gallon of Armstrong shock damper oil.13th Jan 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0129
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding the use of their dampers as dashpots on Wraith and Bentley models.23th Feb 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0130
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the manufacture of dash pots and enclosing drawings for Wraith and Bentley models.24th Feb 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0131
Request to send an official order for a pair of rubber buffers from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.4th Mar 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0132
Requesting the dispatch of a rubber bush to Wilmot Breeden Ltd.3rd May 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0133
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the failure of an Oscillith bush in a shock damper link during testing.3rd May 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0134
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. regarding the design of rear dampers and Oyston valves.9th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0135
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing Oyston valves and suggested rear dampers.15th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0136
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. requesting a print of a shock damper shaft for a Bentley.19th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0137
The strength testing of a hydrogen-brazed shock damper lever.21th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0138
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding a detailed drawing of a shock damper shaft.23th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0140
Diagram for a provisional patent of a shock absorber.1st Jan 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0141


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