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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from General Motors' Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the testing, development and supply of new Inlox Bushings.31th Jan 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0068
Price reduction for Wraith body mounting 'floatex units' from supplier Silentbloc.1st Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0069
Request for a covering order to be sent to Silentbloc Ltd. for 24 bushes that have been received.18th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0070
The manufacturing of rectangular ended springs for independent suspension.19th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0071
Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning the supply of floatex units and a delay in testing new bushes due to a chassis frame failure.21th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the shipment of new Inlox bushings with assembly prints.22th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0073
Blueprint for an inner pin assembly for a wheel front support arm.20th Jan 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0074
Drawing of an upper bushing assembly for a wheel front support.18th Jan 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0075
Load deflection and twist test curves for an experimental bushing, part number 8456.21th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0076
Load deflection and twist test curves for experimental bushing part no. 8404.21th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0077
Letter from Silentbloc enclosing drawings IS.9012 for the 20/25HP and IS.9006B for an Armstrong Siddeley.23th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0078
Letter to Messrs. Firth & Brown Ltd. confirming the use of a double rivetted lubricator for springs.7th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0079
Letter to General Motors inquiring about the cost and design choices for a new 'Inlox' bush.7th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0080
Letter to Messrs Daimler & Co. Ltd. enquiring about the cost of steel casting work.10th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0081
Shipping ticket from the Inland Manufacturing Division for wheel front support components.18th Feb 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0082
Covering order be sent to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for received rubbers.21th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from General Motors regarding new type Inlox Bushings and a comparison with Packard's torque arms.22th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0084
Request to produce shafts and collars for serration tests on a shaft to lever attachment.24th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0085
Letter from Inland Manufacturing Division regarding the inability to supply Inlox Bushings due to licensing restrictions.28th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0086
Letter to Belgrave Engineering Co. regarding cracked inlet valves.30th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0087
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting samples and a quotation for road springs.31th Mar 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0088
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. acknowledging an enquiry for Road Springs.1st Apr 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0089
Request to Messrs Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. for a drawing of springs to a specific drawing number and load.8th Apr 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0090
Request to manufacture 12 mild steel nipples based on an attached sketch.4th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0091
New thread pin and bush design to replace the 'Silentbloc' in the rear spring front anchorage for Bentley Lll and 50 models.10th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0092
Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. regarding a laboratory report on decarburisation issues found in front coil springs.12th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0093
Covering order be sent to Silentbloc for rubber bushes.17th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0094
Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning structural alterations and testing of suspension bushes.17th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0095
Suspension improvements for Bentley III and 50 models, focusing on spring ratings, dampers, and the addition of a front roll rod.19th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0096
Follow-up letter from Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. concerning an order for Simmonds Nuts.19th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0097
Confirming a phone order for 24 gland rubbers from The British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd.24th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0098
Blueprint for the Andre-Girling suspension system for an Armstrong Siddeley Long 20/25 HP vehicle.24th May 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0099
Multi-view schematic of a Gordon Armstrong suspension unit.1st Nov 1933Box 154 \ 2  scan0100
Blueprint of an independent suspension system suggestion for an Austin 16-18 HP.1st Nov 1933Box 154 \ 2  scan0101
Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding the decarburization of coil springs for car suspension.15th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0102
Letter from a supplier confirming the despatch time for an order of Silico Manganese Steel Rear Springs.17th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0103
The order of Lockheed Telescopic Wheel Cylinders.20th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0104
Official order to be sent for Gaco Seals.24th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0105
Telegram requesting the dispatch of three Gaco oil seals of varying sizes.24th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0106
Urgent request for three Gaco seals from George Angus & Co. after a leather seal failed during a dynamometer test.24th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0107
Letter from George Angus & Co Ltd confirming an order for 3 Angus Oil Seals and advising of a production delay due to holidays.24th Jun 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0108
Superior quality of Woodhead Toledo road spring plates, noting their reduced decarburisation and suggesting further experiments.7th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0109
Letter to a supplier regarding the decarburisation of road springs.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0110
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning the elimination of decarburisation in spring manufacturing using a cyanide bath.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0111
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding methods for improving spring endurance and corrosion resistance.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0112
Letter to a spring manufacturer detailing a steel oxidisation process for corrosion resistance.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0113
Letter to a supplier with suggestions for the more economical production of road springs, focusing on avoiding grinding and plating.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0114
Metallurgical treatments for steel, including cyanide baths for springs and steam oxidation for corrosion resistance.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0115
Letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. discussing methods of corrosion protection for springs.14th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0116
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs discussing methods for producing and protecting road springs from corrosion.15th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0117
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. about protecting a spring plate against corrosion.15th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0118
Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. discussing methods for preventing corrosion on road springs.15th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0119
Page 2 of a letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the corrosion protection of a spring plate.15th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0120
Proposals with various companies to produce cheaper and improved road springs, free from de-carburisation and corrosion.4th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0121
Copy of a letter discussing an experimental course on the decarburisation of spring plates.27th Jul 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0122
Modifications to rear spring bushes for Bentley and Wraith models.11th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0123
Letter from the Experimental Department to Metalastik Ltd. regarding a rubber bush drawing and engine suspensions.15th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0124
Letter from Metalastik Ltd requesting a sketch for an engine suspension mounting.16th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0125
Scheme for a lower triangle thrust stay for the front wheel suspension.16th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0126
Decision on 7' static deflection rear springs for the B.50 and Wraith 60 models.17th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0127
Letter to Metalastik Ltd. regarding an engine mounting made of vulcanized metal and rubber.20th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0128
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. inquiring about variable rate leaf springs for new cars.23th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0129
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the design of sample springs, specifically a strengthened cotton tongue interleaving.24th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0130
Letter to the English Steel Corporation regarding the testing and treatment of helical road springs.24th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0131
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited acknowledging a letter regarding Variable Rate Leaf Springs.26th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0132
Letter from English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming satisfactory tests on springs FB.3826 and the upcoming treatment for springs FB.3947.27th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0133
Further testing on knurled bushes for the rear springs of Bentley and Wraith models.25th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0134
Alteration note specifying springs to be shot-blasted and cadmium-plated to prevent rusting.29th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0135
Letter from a supplier detailing the specifications for road springs.30th Aug 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0136
Letter to Metalastik Ltd. regarding the 'Askania' vibrograph and engine mounting problems.2nd Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0137
Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding the name of the Vibrograph and offering assistance with Engine Mountings.5th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0138
Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding an inquiry about a Vibrograph instrument and enclosing an Askania catalogue.7th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0139
Instruction note to Mr Martindale for the D.O. to issue a covering order.7th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0140
Advice of dispatch from Metalastik Ltd. for front engine mountings.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0141
Letter discussing variable rate leaf spring technology and disagreements with the Leaf Spring Institute.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0142
Technical analysis and comparison of variable rate and conventional leaf spring designs for the 1939 Pontiac.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0143
The concluding page of a letter from Eaton Manufacturing Company regarding the confidential nature of the correspondence and a warning about competitor designs.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0144
Official order for engine mountings from Metalastik Ltd.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0145
Inquiry to Metalastik Ltd. about an adhesive for synthetic rubber in a shock damper.8th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0146
Letter from Metalastik Ltd regarding a synthetic rubber gland for a shock damper.10th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0147
Requesting an order for various types of springs for different chassis.15th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0148
Order for eight silentbloc bushes for a Bentley III and 50 chassis.16th Sep 1933Box 154 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding their bearing catalogue and a specific part series for shock absorbers.17th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0150
New scheme for front suspension lower triangle levers on Bentley 111 and 50 models.22th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0151
Letter to a supplier regarding the return of a pair of springs for recambering to a specific drawing for testing.23th Sep 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0152
Request to despatch a Wraith rear spring to Toledo Woodhead Springs for destructive testing.6th Oct 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0153
New system for ordering, labelling, and fitting rear suspension leaf springs.13th Dec 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0154
Spring fitting tolerances and the importance of poundage over piece numbers.13th Oct 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0155
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited confirming a telephone message regarding two pairs of Grooved Springs for order 71176.18th Oct 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0156
Letter to supplier Metalastik Ltd. requesting criticism of a drawing and a price for ring type bump buffers.28th Oct 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0157
Letter from Metalastik Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter and drawing concerning Spring Aids.29th Oct 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0158
Letter to Metalastik Ltd. requesting a price quote for making 4 bearings to drawing SCD.954.2nd Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0159
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs confirming the dispatch of interleaving and cotton socks as requested.4th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0160
Letter to a supplier detailing serious issues with springs tested on a test machine and after a road test.12th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0161
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. outlining technical issues and questions regarding their spring components.12th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0162
Query to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the cost of springs.12th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0163
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the standardisation and sourcing of more durable leaf spring interleaving.16th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the dispatch, inspection, and delivery of springs and parts.16th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0165
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the testing of experimental interleaving samples with a diagram.18th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0166
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the requirements and pricing for spring interleaving material.18th Nov 1938Box 154 \ 2  scan0167


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