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The requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of torsion bar suspension systems, with references to other manufacturers.28th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0056
Letter apologising for postponing a meeting due to a friend's motor accident and suggesting to reschedule.28th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0057
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting a pair of springs and acknowledging a delay due to steel supply.30th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0058
Critique of the Packard suspension system, comparing its weight and performance to the company's own Wraith suspension.31th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0059
Responding to criticisms on vehicle design, comparing noise, suspension, handling, and costs across different models.31th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0060
Summary of views on the present position of the rationalised suspension and its future development.31th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0061
Weight breakdown of front suspension components for the Bentley V and Wraith III models.29th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0062
Information regarding the rating of 'silentbloc' bushes before and after use.3rd Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0063
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding drawing No.0/700 for time lag damping.3rd Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0064
Road spring data for a Humber Super Snipe car, detailing suspension types and loads.3rd Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0065
Specification sheet detailing spring rates, wheel movements, and spring hysteresis.3rd Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0066
Letter from West Ham Oil Co. Ltd. promoting a new penetrating grease for vehicle springs.3rd Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0067
The second page of a typed letter from West Ham Oil Co., Ltd, signed by a director.4th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0068
Letter from Enwood Steel Products Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a previous letter and wishing a friend well.4th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0069
Graph comparing the load versus deflection ratings for new Silentbloc bushes against those after 50 hours of bumping.4th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0070
Letter from the Experimental Department confirming a visit to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd.4th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0071
Letter confirming a telephone conversation and a planned visit to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd.4th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0072
Letter to West Ham Oil Co. Ltd. regarding their penetrating grease product.12th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0073
Telex message arranging for an Oyston Comparator to be brought to a meeting.13th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0074
Order for Spaldite spring interleaving for leaf springs.13th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0075
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. about despatching samples of interleaving, shackle pins, bushes, and a Bijur pump.13th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0076
Dimensions for spring interleaving.13th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0077
Request to send an official order for a pair of B.V. rear road springs.14th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0078
Requesting the dispatch of various Bentley V parts to Toledo Woodheads Springs Ltd.15th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0079
Letter from Du Pont regarding a sample of 'Orel'.17th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0080
Request to dispatch two Luvax dampers to The Cloudsley Engineering Co.17th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0081
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding the fitting and testing of Luvax shock-absorbers and an Oyston Suspension Comparator.18th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0082
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. offering a further demonstration of their Comparator for long wheel-base cars.18th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0083
Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding Luvax P./ dampers and an Oyston comparator.18th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0084
Correspondence with The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding instrument records, Luvax dampers and valves.20th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0085
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding a trial of modified Luvax shock-absorbers.21th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0086
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing experiments on self-servo action and spring interleaving.22th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0087
Letter from The Pyrene Company Limited concerning the Parkerizing rust-proofing process.27th Apr 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0088
Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. promoting an integrating accelerometer, named 'The Automatic Passenger', for measuring car ride comfort.2nd May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0089
The Integrating Accelerometer Type TF. 414 for determining vehicle riding comfort.1st Apr 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0090
Specification sheet for the TYPE TF.414 Integrating Accelerometer.3rd May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0091
Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. requesting the purpose and a sample of 'Orel' rubber lubricant.3rd May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0092
Letter to The Pyrene Co. Ltd. regarding the treatment of coil springs, specifically Parkerizing versus Cadmium plating.3rd May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0093
Luvax Dampers sent to Cloudsley Engineering Co. for a special valve assembly fitting.3rd May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0094
Letter confirming the durability of modified springs and requesting new spring designs for trial.8th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0095
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. explaining a delay in testing the interleaving of leaf springs due to unsatisfactory bump test conditions.8th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0096
To order one pair of front road springs for chassis PB.4813.8th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0097
Internal request to place an order for two pairs of experimental B.V. rear road springs.8th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0098
Letter from DuPont to the Experimental Department regarding a sample of 'OREL' rubber lubricant for evaluation.9th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0099
Letter from E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. regarding a new rubber lubricant called 'Orel' for testing.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0100
Letter providing detailed information on the properties, application, and limitations of a penetrating lubricant named 'Orel'.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0101
Advertisement leaflet for Du Pont 'OREL' lubricant for rubber parts and chassis bearings.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0102
Promotional leaflet for 'OREL', a penetrating anti-squeak lubricant for motor car chassis.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0103
Promotional news bulletin for automotive jobber representatives announcing 'OREL', a new non-petroleum lubricant from Du Pont.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0104
Advertisement for DuPont 'OREL' anti-squeak lubricant for chassis parts.11th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0105
Letter to a supplier discussing the use of rubber bearings and potential noise issues compared to 'Silentbloc' bearings.11th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0106
Letter to Messrs. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. regarding a rubber lubricant sample.9th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0107
Causes of leaf spring failures and comparing stress data between B.V. and 25/30 models.13th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0108
Stress tests and modifications made to leaf springs to improve life and safety factor.13th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0109
Graph showing stress analysis for the main leaf of a BV road spring under oscillation.17th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0110
Letter to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding plates and requesting a drawing number for buffers.17th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0111
Covering order for 12 experimental front buffers.17th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0112
Letter from supplier Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. offering to supply sample springs from a new material supply.23th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0113
Instruction to use lightened lower suspension levers for specific vehicle models.27th May 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0114
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding Luvax dampers.2nd Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0115
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs enclosing details of Cadillac Coil and Laminated Springs.6th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0116
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding parts for Luvax dampers and a Proportional Damping System.7th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0117
Quotation for springs from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited.9th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0118
Production and dispatch of blueprints for front wheel spring suspension triangle levers for the Silver Ripple.9th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0119
Letter comparing the durability of two types of 9-leaf road springs and providing thickness specifications.12th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0120
Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd regarding an order.12th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0121
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the type of interleaf for an order of springs.15th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0122
Telegram ordering six lengths of Spauldite interleaving for springs.19th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0123
Letter from a supplier, Spauldings Ltd, regarding a delay in supplying Spauldite interleaving strips.19th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0124
Requesting a covering order for pieces of Spaldite for spring interleaving.20th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0125
Letter to Spauldings Ltd. chasing an urgent order for Spauldite interleaving material for spring testing.20th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0126
Inquiry to Howard Graham Ltd. providing specifications for replacement Harris Flexible Bearings for a yoke piece and anti-roll stabilizer.21th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0127
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the design specifications for a roll rod rubber bush.21th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0128
Telegram received by telephone from Spaulding's regarding the availability of 48 inch length interleaving stock.22th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0129
Telegram to Vulcafibra-Phone London regarding an order for 48 inch pieces.22th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0130
Request for a quotation sent to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for rubberised fabric spring seating washers.22th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0131
Letter from Spauldings Ltd regarding supply difficulties with full-length sheets of Spauldite material.22th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0132
Letter from Spaulding's Ltd. confirming the despatch of a Spauldite strip.23th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0133
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. regarding suggestions for 'Harris' flexible bearing applications.24th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0134
Letter to Leys Malleable Iron Castings Ltd. regarding an order for torque arms in malleable iron and 'Lepaz 35'.26th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0135
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding a sample of 'Interleaving' material for leaf springs and its test results.26th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0136
Request to the Pattern Shop to create two wooden packing pieces for a coil spring rear suspension.28th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0137
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding spring failures and an urgent order for Bentley cars.29th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0138
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the ordering and supply of various types of springs.29th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0139
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding the failure of Oscillith bushes and switching to Harris bushes.3rd Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0140
Letter from Tecalemit Limited acknowledging receipt of a confidential letter sent to them in error.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0141
Covering order for bushes related to Harris Flexible Bearings.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0142
Covering order for Silver Wraith rear springs from Messrs. Toledo Woodhead Ltd.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0143
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding an order for Harris Flexible Bearings and bushes.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0144
Request to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. for the manufacture and supply of various deflection springs.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0145
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the use of Harris Flexible Bearings for a rear shock absorber linkage.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0146
Typed letter detailing specifications for Bush B and Bush C, and proposing a scheme for using Harris bushes as oil seals and bearings in shock absorbers.4th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0147
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. acknowledging an order for No. 718 Bushes and No. CW.0719 Bushes.5th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0148
Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about purchasing an Olsen spring tester.6th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0149
Letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. to the Experimental Dept. regarding an Olsen Spring Tester and the enclosed catalogue.7th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0150
Stress levels and thickness variations in leaf springs.8th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0151
Order for Bentley V. springs for production from Firth's.8th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0152
Internal request to order one dozen pairs of 1050 lb. 7' deflection springs for Bentley V. production.8th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0153
Order for specific rear springs for production Bentley V models.8th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0154
Letter enclosing a quotation for American-built Olsen Spring Testing Machines due to long delivery times for British-built versions.12th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0155


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