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Analysis of vehicle suspension experiments concerning ride quality, shock dampers, and cornering roll.14th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0243
Technical assessment of car 19-G-IV, focusing on front suspension, brakes, and ground clearance.14th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0244
Photograph showing a close-up of the front left wheel, suspension, and radiator of a car.14th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0245
Photograph showing the front left wheel hub, brake drum, and suspension assembly with the wheel removed.14th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0246
Graph plotting wheel deflection in inches against load on the wheel in pounds for a Dubonnet Suspension system.16th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0247
Requesting an increase in rebound wheel movement on the front suspension for a Buick and a 19-G-IV car.16th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0248
Requesting a covering order for a pair of Phantom front road springs with modified specifications.18th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0249
Requesting payment approval for a £200 final account from Mons. Dubonnet regarding a suspension system.27th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0250
Requesting payment for an attached account concerning the Dubonnet Suspension.28th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0251
Questioning the continuation of experiments on a 20/25 HP car fitted with Dubonnet Suspension.31th Jan 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0252
Decision to cease work on the Dubonnet suspension and the ongoing challenges with independent front suspension.1st Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0253
Decision to stop work on a 20/25 HP car fitted with Dubonnet Suspension.1st Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from a supplier regarding the specifications and delivery of special front springs.6th Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0255
Letter to T. Firth & John Brown Ltd confirming an order for 25 HP road springs and Bentley springs.16th Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0256
Development of independent springing and referencing competitors like Cadillac and Packard.25th Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0257
Superior road springs of American cars and suggesting an examination of a Cadillac spring.4th Feb 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0258
Letter from Zeiss Ikon detailing the features of their new Movikon 16mm camera.18th May 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0259
Page two of a letter from Zeiss Ikon Ltd. regarding the unavailability of a Movikon camera.22th May 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0260
Letter to Zeiss Ikon Ltd. discussing 16mm film quality, enlargements, and arranging a camera demonstration.22th May 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0261
Letter from Zeiss Ikon acknowledging a request and providing a price for processing 16mm film.23th May 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0262
From Sg. to Hs. recommending the scrapping of the Dubonnet suspension project based on information received from America.2nd Dec 1935Box 154 \ 1  scan0263
Technical document detailing formulas for leaf springs and the relationship between weight, stress, and rating.26th Feb 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0264
Letter to Messrs. Samuel Fox & Co. Ltd. requesting a booklet on the manufacture and design of car road springs.27th Feb 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0265
Alternative independent suspension programmes for Bentley.29th May 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0266
The development and implementation of a torsion bar suspension system, referencing Citroen, Packard, and Bentley models.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0267
Specifications for ordering and stress calculations for compression springs.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0268
Page of calculations for determining stress and wire size in steel springs.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0269
The formula and calculations for spring deflection.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0270
Formulas and material considerations for calculating helical and square wire spring deflection.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0271
Page from a spring design guide discussing a formula by Stewart from the S.A.E. Journal.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0272
Formulas for round and square wire springs, including tolerance considerations and the Wahl Formula for stress.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0273
Graph showing the actual stress curve of helical compression springs.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0274
Table of suggested total stress for helical compression springs made from various materials.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0275
Page detailing vibration frequency formulas, specifically the B-G-R formula for quick computation.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0276
Specification sheet for extension springs, including ordering details and calculation formulas.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0277
Page of calculations for the modulus of resilience and energy content of springs, including a worked example.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0278
Page of calculations for spring resilience, energy, and material weight.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0279
Specification sheet for ordering torsion springs, including formulas for load calculation and diagrams of various end types.7th Apr 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0280
Data table listing the third and fourth powers of wire diameters.7th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0281
Letter to The Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. regarding a demonstration of their independent front wheel suspension.7th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0282
Despatch of Gordon Armstrong suspension parts and accompanying drawings.14th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0283
Receipt of drawings and parts for a Gordon Armstrong Suspension system for examination.17th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0284
Report on Mr. Gordon Armstrong's Bentley Car.17th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0285
Test report on Mr Gordon Armstrong's modified Bentley car, focusing on its suspension and handling.18th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0286
Comparing independent front suspension systems, detailing issues with oscillations, steering reactions, and cornering performance.18th Aug 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0287
Suspension systems, comparing an internal torsion bar design against one from Mr. Gordon Armstrong.26th Sep 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0288
Letter to Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of wheels.26th Sep 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0289
Letter chasing the dispatch address for a delayed delivery of off-set wheels.2nd Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0290
Letter from the Experimental Department regarding the dispatch of special Bentley road wheels.5th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0291
Despatch of two special Bentley road wheels with tyres to Gordon Armstrong for testing.5th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0292
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension Company detailing test results on offset wheels and steering.7th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0293
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension concerning steering dimensions and wheel offset.7th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0294
Letter to Gordon Armstrong regarding improved steering and a suggested visit to the Works to try the car.8th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0295
Letter from Gordon Armstrong Patent Suspension confirming a meeting appointment with Mr. Robotham.9th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0296
Telegram received by telephone.13th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0297
Telegram message regarding the collection of a car for work on its Gordon Armstrong patent suspension.27th Oct 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0298
Letter from the Experimental Department discussing car steering, understeering, and damper performance.3rd Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0299
Page 2 of a letter discussing the results of an endurance test on dampers and proposing further modifications for testing on a car.3rd Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0300
Graph plotting understeer and oversteer against sideway acceleration for a Gordon Armstrong Suspension Bentley.11th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0301
Letter from George Angus & Co Ltd about supplying special gasket and diaphragm material samples.11th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0302
Changes to the poundage and plate thickness of rear road springs for the Phantom III.18th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0303
Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. proposing equipment for satisfactory stress measurement using a Cathode Ray Oscillograph.12th Dec 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0304
Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. regarding the supply of items and arranging a visit.12th Dec 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0305
Letter from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. regarding a quotation for experimental springs.5th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0306
Letter to Richard Berry & Sons arranging a visit to discuss testing their road springs.9th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0307
Despatch of 8 lubricator adaptors to Messrs Jonas Woodhead & Sons, which are to be returned.10th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0308
Letter from Richard Berry & Son regarding a visit for Mr. Leslie to test a pair of road springs.10th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0309
Letter from the Experimental Department confirming an appointment with Richard Berry & Son.11th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0310
Request to manufacture parts to test a stabilus device on project 1B.IV.11th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0311
Cover sheet with stamped details for an individual at a London hotel, related to parts made.15th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0312
Telegram received by telephone confirming experimental stabilisator parts are ready.13th Feb 1934Box 154 \ 1  scan0313
Telegram received by telephone regarding experimental stabilisator parts being ready.13th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0314
Follow-up letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments regarding apparatus for Stress Measurements.11th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0315
Letter from spring manufacturer Richard Berry & Son confirming a meeting with Mr. Leslie.12th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0316
Telegram inquiring about the readiness of parts for the experimental department's stabilisator.13th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0317
Letter to Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. declining their proposed load measurement apparatus as too complicated.16th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0318
Dispatch request for parts of a 'Stabilus' anti-roll system on loan.19th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0319
Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. responding to an enquiry about a load measuring instrument.23th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0320
The despatch of three pairs of road springs to Firths for modification.3rd Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0321
Letter to supplier T. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the resetting of road springs.3rd Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0322
Request to issue a covering order to the English Steel Corporation for one pair of Wraith rear springs.16th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0323
Letter to the English Steel Corporation Ltd. requesting the production of a test pair of road springs with specified alterations.16th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0324
Page two of a letter to The English Steel Corporation Ltd. regarding a highly stressed spring.16th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0325
Letter from English Steel Corporation regarding the production of experimental springs.25th Nov 1936Box 154 \ 1  scan0326
Letter to The English Steel Corporation requesting pricing for special road springs for experimental and production purposes.13th Jan 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0327
Request to send a covering order to James Woodhead & Co. Ltd. for two experimental pairs of springs.4th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0328
Letter to James Woodhead & Sons Ltd. detailing the specifications for two pairs of road springs.4th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0329
Letter requesting a quote for 400 springs and arranging a covering order.4th Feb 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0330
Letter to English Steel Corporation confirming an urgent order for two coil springs with specific dimensions.17th Mar 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0331
Letter to a supplier regarding specifications and pricing for Bentley rear springs.19th Mar 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0332
Covering order for six coil springs from the English Steel Corp.25th Mar 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0333
Order for Phantom III rear springs from Firth's and an inquiry for production pricing.5th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0334
Two rear spring top plates being returned for inspection to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd.5th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0335
Letter to supplier Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. regarding an order and quality issues with Bentley springs.5th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0336
Letter discussing a reduction in thickness on a spring top plate, proposing a solution.5th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0337
Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding a failed road spring and an overdue order for Bentley springs.21th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0338
Broken rear road spring being returned for examination.21th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0339
Request to arrange a covering order for a pair of springs from Woodheads.21th Apr 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0340
Table of weights in pounds for various components of 1937 Buick Series '40', '60', '80', and '90' models.24th Mar 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0341
Dispatch of 4 lubricators to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd for fitment to springs.5th May 1937Box 154 \ 1  scan0342


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