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Letter to Messrs. Chillcotts Ltd. requesting information on their silencing system principles and methods of construction.27th Nov 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0060
Letter from Chillcotts Limited proposing a meeting with their technical engineer to discuss 'Cylo' Silencers.28th Nov 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0061
Advertisement page for the patented 'Cylo' Silencer manufactured by Chillcotts, Limited.30th Nov 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0062
Letter to Messrs. Chillcotts Ltd. arranging a visit for Mr. Kirkland.30th Nov 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Chillcotts Limited arranging a visit to discuss 'Cylo' Silencers.3rd Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0064
Letter from Chillcotts Limited concerning the performance of 'Cylo' Silencers and a proposal for a new model.9th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0065
Advertisement brochure for the 'Cylo' patented silencer by Chillcotts, Limited.16th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0066
Letter to Chillcotts Ltd. requesting the creation of an experimental silencer for a Phantom II model car.16th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0067
Letter from Chillcotts Limited acknowledging receipt of a letter and blueprint regarding 'Cylo' Silencers.17th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0068
Letter from Chillcotts Limited requesting engine specifications to manufacture an experimental silencer for a Phantom II model.21th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0069
Letter providing Phantom II engine specifications to silencer manufacturer, Chillcotts Ltd.22th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from Chillcotts Limited acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding 'Cylo' Silencers.24th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0071
Letter from Chillcotts Ltd. regarding the design of 'Cylo' silencers based on a blueprint.31th Dec 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0072
Letter to Chillcotts Limited regarding the design of a silencer cut-out and enclosing blueprint E.79108.1st Jan 1931Box 152 \ 3  scan0073
Letter from Chillcotts Limited regarding the design and submission of a suitable 'Cylo' Silencer.2nd Jan 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to Chillcotts Ltd. regarding progress on a Cylo silencer for the 40/50 model car.15th Feb 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0075
Letter from Chillcotts Ltd regarding a delay in supplying a sample 'Cylo' Silencer for testing due to an issue with the cut-out part.16th Feb 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0076
Letter to Chillcotts Ltd. regarding the production of a sample Cylo silencer for a 40/50 car.15th Mar 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0077
Letter from Chillcotts Limited apologising for a delay in sending a sample silencer due to manufacturing issues.16th Mar 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0078
Letter from Chillcotts Limited regarding a delay and an unsuitable cut-out for a sample Silencer.4th May 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from Chillcotts Limited following up on a sample 'Cylo' Silencer sent for testing.30th May 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0080
Material analysis of a Cadillac exhaust expansion chamber.17th Jun 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0081
Letter to Chillcotts Limited regarding a delay in testing a 'Cylo' sample silencer.2nd Jun 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0082
Analysis and preliminary back pressure tests on a Cadillac silencer for the 20/25 HP car.2nd Jun 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0083
Graph showing results of exhaust silencer tests on a Phantom II unit.2nd Jun 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from Chillcotts Limited regarding a delay in sending a sample 'Cylo' Silencer for testing.3rd Jun 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0085
Letter to Mr. Ellis at the National Physical Laboratory to arrange a meeting to discuss silencer development.17th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0086
Requesting air silencers and information on the Alfa Romeo blower.24th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0087
Sales letter from Burgess Products Company promoting their straight-through silencers for automobiles.27th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0088
Advertising leaflet for the Burgess Straight-through Silencer, detailing its design, benefits, and pricing.28th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0089
Advertisement for the Burgess Straight-through Silencer, explaining its function in eliminating back pressure and its benefits.28th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0090
Promotional brochure for Burgess Silencers for air compressors, blowers, and internal combustion engines.28th Oct 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0091
Product data sheet and price list for Burgess Silencers, detailing their 'straight-through' design and application for air compressor intakes.2nd Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0092
Letter to The Burgess Products Co. enquiring about suitable air intake silencers for a six-cylinder engine.2nd Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding a potential visit to their new factory to discuss a straight-through silencer.4th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0094
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding the dispatch of hand-made intake silencers for testing.24th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0095
General report on the development and testing of carburetter intake silencers.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0096
The design of an A.C. Silencer for a 5-litre engine, including a diagram and discussion of tuning methods.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0097
Tests and design alternatives for a semi-expanding carburetter air intake silencer.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0098
Intake silencer tests, comparing various designs for silencing efficiency, power loss, and weight.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0099
Recommendation for an intermediate-sized induction pipe silencer with an accompanying photograph.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0100
Blueprint of Phantom II resonance silencers for a semi-expanding carburetter, showing two design variations with their dimensions and performance data.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0101
Blueprint comparing two designs for Phantom II intake resonance silencers for a semi-expanding carburetter.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0102
Blueprint detailing two types of American intake silencers for Chrysler and Nash vehicles.28th Nov 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0103
Blueprint of a typical A.C. silencer for a 5-litre car.16th Dec 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0104
Letter from Chillcotts Limited regarding the supply of 'Cylo' Silencers.16th Dec 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0105
Photograph of a vertical silencer for a semi-expanding carburetter.19th Dec 1932Box 152 \ 3  scan0106
Photograph of the left-hand side of an inline-6 engine installation.27th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0107
Sending drawings for modifications to the Phantom II Resonance Air Silencer and air intake.27th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0108
Letter from G. Blanchard to N. Hives regarding an improved patented Silencer for motors.31th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0109
Page two of a letter to N. Hives Esq. concerning an improved silencer design, offering manufacturing rights, and mentioning a patented exhaust manifold.31th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0110
Promotional pamphlet for the 'Supervac Vacuum Silencer' highlighting its benefits and customer testimonials.31th Jan 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0111
Price list for 'Supervac' vacuum silencers and 'Lanchway' silencers for various cars and trucks.1st Feb 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0112
Letter from the National Physical Laboratory inquiring about the progress of a silencer design.1st Feb 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0113
Letter to Mr. Ellis of the National Physical Laboratory regarding a delay in testing his silencer.4th Feb 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0114
Letter acknowledging correspondence about a patented silencer and returning the associated drawing.6th Feb 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0115
Letter to J.W. Roberts Ltd regarding spraying a car silencer with asbestos.24th Feb 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0116
Follow-up letter from Burgess Products Company regarding the testing of sample carburettor intake silencers.24th Apr 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0117
Letter to Burgess Products Co. regarding the development of an in-house air intake silencer.8th May 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0118
Letter from Burgess Products Company acknowledging a previous letter regarding a straight-through silencer.9th May 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0119
The Vokes-Blanvac exhaust silencer, including an extract from the manufacturer.19th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0120
Test report on the Vokes-Blanvac exhaust silencer.31th May 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0121
Comparative test report on the Vokes-Blanvac exhaust silencer against a competitive model at various engine speeds.4th May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0122
Report comparing Vokes-Blanvac exhaust silencers against competitor and manufacturer models, detailing back pressures at various RPMs.4th May 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0123
Vokes-Blanvac exhaust silencers for commercial vehicle engines.2nd Jun 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0124
Requesting more information on the efficiency of a Vokes silencer before testing.22th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0125
Cover memo for a letter addressed to C. G. Vokes, Limited regarding a silencer.30th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0126
Letter to Messrs. C. G. Vokes, Ltd. regarding a visit and future correspondence arrangements.30th Jun 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0127
Letter to C.G. Vokes Ltd. regarding improvements to an air cleaner.3rd Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0128
Blueprint for a Phantom II Air Silencer.1st Jul 1938Box 152 \ 3  scan0129
Letter to C.G. Vokes Ltd. concerning blueprints and requirements for silencer and exhaust systems for Phantom II and Bentley cars.21th Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0130
Letter detailing specifications for an intake silencer and engine, requesting confidentiality for the enclosed blueprints.25th Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0131
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited acknowledging receipt of drawings for various vehicle silencers.25th Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0132
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited requesting details on exhaust components for Bentley and Phantom II cars.28th Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0133
Request to supply various silencer parts to be forwarded to C.G. Vokes Ltd.4th Aug 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0134
Letter to C.G. Vokes Ltd. confirming the supply of a silencer and outlet flange for a Phantom II exhaust.4th Aug 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0135
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited chasing a response regarding silencer end pieces for a Vokes-Blanvac Exhaust Silencer.7th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0136
Letter to Messrs C.G. Vokes Ltd regarding a delay in despatching silencer end pieces due to works closure for the annual holiday.8th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0137
Sending a formal order for two Burgess air silencers that were received for testing.12th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0138
Requesting an order be placed for two sample Burgess Air Silencers received for testing on Bentley cars.12th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0139
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited inviting a representative to their stand at the Shipping, Engineering & Machinery Exhibition.14th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0140
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited regarding suggestions for improving an air cleaner and discussing their patented 'Five Ply' filter pattern.15th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0141
Letter from C.G. Vokes Limited concerning the efficiency and silencing effects of fabric air filters for S.U. pattern carburettors.1st Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0142
Design drawing for the Phantom II Air Silencer.1st Jul 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0143
Letter to C.G. Vokes Ltd. regarding suggestions for improving the air cleaner and filter on silencers.20th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0144
Phantom II Air Silencer being sent to C.G. Vokes Ltd. for an air cleaner to be fitted.21th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0145
Letter to C.G. Vokes Ltd. regarding the design and efficiency of gauze waves for an air cleaner.29th Sep 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0146
Investigation into the causes and potential solutions for rattles and crackles in silencers.12th Dec 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0147
Fitting a new Phantom II exhaust system and a Vokes Blanvac silencer to car 20-EX.4th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0148
Modifications to the 20/25 HP and P.2. silencers to eliminate rattles and crackles.9th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0149
Recurring failures ('spitting') of Bentley silencers and a proposed modification.9th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0150
Modifications and trials for a Phantom II exhaust silencer, with potential for use on the 25HP car.12th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0151
Testing a new Phantom II exhaust silencer design to reduce cooling crackle.27th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0152
Improvements to Phantom II exhaust silencers and their potential for standardisation.30th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0153
Standardisation of parts document for a Vokes Air Cleaner.20th Dec 1933Box 152 \ 3  scan0154
Letter from D.L. Ellis of the National Physical Laboratory inquiring about the trial of a silencer design.22th Jan 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0155
Letter from International Corporation Limited regarding the 'St. Jacques Silencer'.30th Apr 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0156
Page 2 of a letter from International Corporation Limited regarding engine silencers.1st Apr 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0157
Presentation document for The St. Jacques Silencer by International Corporation Ltd.1st Apr 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0158
Notes on the St. Jacques patent silencer, detailing its essential characteristics and principles of operation.1st Apr 1934Box 152 \ 3  scan0159


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