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Blueprint detailing the design and various cross-sections of an automatic shock absorber.1st Jan 1932Box 152 \ 2  scan0142
Order for Bentley V parts, specifically neoprene and rubber-coated gland rings.24th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0143
Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. confirming an order for various rubber and neoprene gland rings.24th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0144
Letter from consulting engineers regarding blueprints and test results for a Shock Absorber and Anti-Rattle Clevis.27th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0145
Results of stress tests conducted on a brake rod clevis.18th Jan 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0146
Material composition and heat treatment possibilities related to hydrogen brazing.29th Jun 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0147
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. requesting an estimate and advice for replacing bushes in a shock damper casing.1st Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0148
Enquiry to Accles & Pollock Ltd. about the accuracy limits for casting steel tubes.3rd Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0149
Order for 8 springs to specification EXS.1462.4th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from a supplier regarding an enquiry for steel tubing, detailing standard tolerances.4th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0151
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding recommendations for a Thrust Washer.10th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0152
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. discussing a technical recommendation for a thrust washer.12th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0153
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding a shock damper suggestion for Bentley.18th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0154
Letter to Messrs. Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding a meeting to critique a damper.18th Jul 1922Box 152 \ 2  scan0155
Covering order for B.V. Shock Damper Bushes from Vandervell Products Ltd.19th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0156
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding an order and price request for Clevite Bushes and washers.19th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0157
Request to create drawings for adapting Bentley V. front shock dampers using Vandervell bushes and washers.20th Jul 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0158
Requesting a covering order for Shock Damper Gland Rings from The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd.14th Aug 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of a suggested damper, comparing it to an Oyston valve.17th Aug 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0160
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the selection of a suitable valve for shock absorbers.18th Aug 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0161
Letter to Cloudsley Engineering regarding disappointing results from testing Oyston valves and requesting modifications.24th Aug 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0162
The return of two Luvax dampers fitted with special valves by the Cloudsley Eng. Co.19th Sep 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0163
Requesting the issuance of an official order for rubber washers.22th Sep 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0164
Letter to Armstrong's Patents Co. discussing the fitting of pistons for shock absorbers.8th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0165
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. discussing piston clearance and movement.9th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0166
Letter discussing damper and piston test results with suggestions for modifications.13th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0167
Page 2 of a letter discussing the application of a damper and modifications required.13th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0168
Diagram showing the performance characteristics of an aluminium damper with 1 1/2 diameter pistons at different temperatures.9th Feb 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0169
Dispatch note requesting the sending of a Gordon Armstrong shock damper to Messrs. Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd.15th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0170
Requesting an official order for 12 shock damper gland rings from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.18th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0171
Fitting of Gordon Armstrong dampers to a rear axle, including design alternatives and rebound straps.22th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0172
Requesting an official order for two pairs of pistons for a D.A.S.10 shock damper from the Armstrong Patents Co.26th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0173
Secret memo regarding the application of Gordon Armstrong rear shock dampers.26th Jan 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0174
Fitting of Gordon Armstrong shock absorbers and rebound straps to Senior range cars.12th Feb 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0175
Letter to Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd. concerning test results and leakage issues with a D.A.S. 10 damper.16th Feb 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0176
Request to change a component's clearance to an interference fit and to create a sample for testing.16th Feb 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0177
Internal request to place an order with Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd. for pistons and a sealing piece.16th Feb 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0178
Requesting an official order for one large Armstrong Damper for testing purposes.5th Mar 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to The Armstrong Patent Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of pistons, sealing pieces, and dampers.5th Mar 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0180
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a large damper.7th Mar 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0181
Modifications to Gordon Armstrong shock dampers for the Senior Range.8th Mar 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0182
Providing blueprints for a Gordon Armstrong shock damper for the Ripplet Chassis.29th Mar 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0183
Servicing of Bentley V. front dampers.1st Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0184
Pricing for rolled strip Vandervell bearings for front Bentley V shock absorbers.4th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0185
Letter evaluating a third-party shock absorber design and its claimed performance.8th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0186
Page 2 of a letter regarding approaching Austins about a valveless damper.8th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0187
Letter providing a critique of shock absorber literature, discussing damping frequencies and roll.9th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0188
Page 2 of a letter declining a damper for larger cars but suggesting it might be suitable for small cars.9th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0189
Alteration notice for a front shock damper, detailing deleted and added parts.17th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0190
Instructions and part lists for the fitment of Gordon Armstrong rear shock dampers.19th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0191
Revisions to the front shock damper for the Ripplet Chassis, detailing the supply of blueprints for a new aluminium buffer support.18th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0192
Instructions for the L.H. Silver Phantom front shock damper, specifying required modifications.19th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0193
LH Silver Phantom Rear Shock Damper, including two blueprints.19th Apr 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0194
Specifying which cars should be fitted with the anti-squawk Valve Spring Seat for the front dampers.3rd May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0195
Modifications for front dampers and rear springs on future cars including Ripplet and Rippletto.3rd May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0196
Letter to The Armstrong's Patents Co. requesting drawings and specifications for rubber bushes used in shock damper links.14th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0197
Letter to Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of shock damper levers.16th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0198
Requesting an official order be sent to Armstrong Patents Co. for four large shock dampers.16th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0199
Letter from The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding rubber bushes and drawings of mountings.17th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0200
Letter from a supplier arranging the supply of a set of shock absorbers fitted with custom levers.20th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0201
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. requesting clarification on shock absorber specifications.22th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0202
Modified shock damper leaks and replacement parts for the B.V. chassis.23th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0203
Letter of thanks to The Armstrong's Patent Co. for providing particulars on their rubber brushes.24th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0204
Telegram to Armstrong Patents regarding a requirement for two pairs of dampers.24th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0205
Letter to a supplier confirming an order for two pairs of dampers and providing assembly instructions.24th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and drawing RF. 730/1.27th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0207
Cover page for a development work report on vehicle frames, suspension, and testing.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0208
Analysis of vehicle frame stiffness, modifications, and torsional figures for different models.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0209
The development, issues, and proposed modifications for front shock dampers.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0210
Damper performance, testing, potential replacements, and comparisons with competitor parts.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0211
The development and testing of front suspension systems, addressing issues of noise, material selection, and component failures.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0212
Modifying bump buffers to prevent issues with coil spring compression.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0213
Technical report on rear suspension, detailing issues with interleaving materials, spring specifications, and the use of rebound straps.1st May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0214
Procedures for conducting weighbridge, torsion, and suspension tests on new cars.23th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0215
Modified shock damper leak parts and their applicability.23th May 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0216
Follow-up memo requesting an official order for two pairs of Armstrong D.A.S. 12/4 Shock dampers.6th Jun 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0217
Request to send an official order to Armstrong Patents Co. for a pair of zero clearance pistons and a sealing piece.6th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0218
Letter to The Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of shock damper components and a request for new parts with modified specifications.6th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0219
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. requesting dimensions for zero clearance pistons or the return of a casting for fitting.9th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0220
Letter to The Armstrong Patents Co. regarding the dispatch of a damper for modification and further testing.12th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0221
Telegram to Armstrong Patents concerning the despatch of dampers and piston rings.11th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0222
Urgent request to despatch an Armstrong Damper to Armstrong Patents Co. for modification.11th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0223
Letter from Armstrong's Patents Co. confirming the dispatch of a modified shock absorber.15th Jul 1940Box 152 \ 2  scan0224
Potential use and testing of spiral gears for the servo drive on all cars, particularly the Wraith.26th Apr 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0225
The manufacture of 12 Servo Star Springs with specific heat setting instructions.9th Jun 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0226
Request for the manufacture of two copper pipes for a servo test rig.21th Jun 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0227
Order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for six urgently required servo friction discs made from R.A.D.13 material.24th Jun 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0228
Modifications to the servo linkage for simplification and economy.23th Aug 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0229
Requesting the design of a new linkage for a universal servo for hydraulic brakes, specifically for the Wraith 80 model.21th Sep 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0230
Blueprint and part changes for the Servo Motor Mechanism on Bentley B.50 and B.60 chassis.3rd Oct 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0231
The cost and performance testing of an aluminium servo worm wheel for a Bentley III servo drive.14th Oct 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0232
Pitting on a servo worm wheel after a 100-hour test on a Bentley Dynamometer Chassis.29th Sep 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0233
Photograph of a Servo Worm Gear from a Bentley Dynamometer Chassis after a 100-hour test.6th Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0234
Request to issue an official order to Ferodo Ltd. for servo friction discs and linings.6th Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0235
Letter from the Experimental Department to Ferodo Ltd. ordering servo discs and responding to previous correspondence.7th Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0236
Re-issuing document PD.320 with modifications to the B.V. and B.50 servo to improve the oil seal.14th Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0237
Issue with servo spring plates on B.V. & B.50 models, requesting a temporary modification.30th Dec 1938Box 152 \ 2  scan0238
Order of servo friction discs from Ferodo Ltd. for experimental purposes.27th Jan 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0239
Water ingress into the B.V. & B.50 servo motor, detailing the causes and proposed solutions.30th Jan 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0240
Use of an interference fit for an oil seal.30th Jan 1939Box 152 \ 2  scan0241


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