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Quotation from Edward G. Herbert Limited for various automobile spring testing machines.12th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0156
Inquiry to Marconi-Ekco Instrument Co. Ltd. about noise measuring apparatus for cars.12th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0157
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the dispatch of springs from order no. 96547.12th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0158
Letter from the Experimental Department to English Steel Corporation requesting coil springs.13th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0159
Letter from the Experimental Department chasing an unfulfilled order for Harris bushes.17th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0160
Letter from supplier Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the progress of tooling for spring eyes.18th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0161
Letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. confirming a visit regarding Olsen Spring Testing Machines.19th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0162
Follow-up letter to Howard Graham Ltd. requesting schemes for using Harris Flexible Bearings in rear shock absorber linkage.19th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0163
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company regarding modifications to double-piston shock absorbers.19th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0164
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. regarding 'Harris' flexible bearings and a proposed visit with test bushings.20th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0165
Letter to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting with Mr. Cloudsley.21th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0166
Packing slip from Howard Graham Ltd. for two types of bushes.21th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0167
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding the specifications for Harris bushes and shock absorber glands.26th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0168
Specifications for bearings and spring shackles, including allowable twist, torsion resistance, and deflection.26th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0169
Letter to Messrs. Howard Graham Ltd. detailing specifications for side twist, resistance, and deflection.2nd Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0170
Follow-up letter from Edward G. Herbert Ltd. regarding a quotation for spring testing machines.2nd Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0171
Follow-up letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the testing of sample Oscillith Bushes for front wheel suspension.2nd Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0172
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. returning prints from Eaton Spring Co's products and commenting on their stress calculations.8th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0173
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs about creaking springs and proposed solutions involving grease.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0174
Spring greasing methods, testing procedures, and failures for Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0175
Suggestion from the Eaton Spring Co. regarding using a solid top leaf for a spring.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0176
Letter to Messrs. Edward G. Herbert Ltd., stating that a decision has not yet been made.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0177
Letter to The Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning the development and testing of dampers.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0178
Page two of a letter discussing supplier pricing for experimental supplies.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0179
Telegram to Martindale in Derby arranging to bring a shock absorber.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0180
Short telegram message requesting to be advised of a convenient date and time.14th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0181
Letter to Spauldings Ltd. urgently requesting sheets of Spaldite Spring Interleaving.14th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0182
Blueprint of the G.A. Oyston valves for Luvax 'P6'.2nd Mar 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0183
Diagram showing a cross-section and end-view of a multi-plate mechanical assembly.2nd Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0184
Blueprint of a pressure compensated valve for a shock damper.1st Jan 1937Box 154a \ 2  scan0185
Letter to Messrs. Spauldings Ltd. urgently requesting sheets of Spaldite Spring Interleaving.14th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0186
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. returning prints for Eaton Spring Co's products.14th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0187
Covering order for spaldite sheets for Silver Wraith spring interleaving.15th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0188
Requesting two sets of parts for the Front Suspension Mechanism, with one set to be fitted to a Silver Wraith Bump chassis.17th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0189
Requesting an official order for spring shackles based on an attached invoice.17th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0190
Requesting the despatch of a spring shackle to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd.17th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0191
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding tests on a spring shackle to investigate creaks.17th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0192
Preliminary scheme for a simplified Rear Spring Shackle on a Bentley 50 Chassis, fitted with 'Harris' Bushes.17th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0193
The return of four B.V. rear springs to be made to drawing.18th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0194
Instruction for two sets of parts for Harris Bearings in a Roll Rod for the Silver Wraith Bump Chassis.18th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0195
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Spring Co. regarding the testing of graphite impregnated Tufnol spring interleaving.18th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0196
Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of 8 valves for Oyston valve shock dampers.19th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0197
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding spring anchorage and shackle assembly schemes.19th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0198
Letter to Howard Graham Ltd. regarding drawings for a simplified rear shackle assembly and Harris bushes.21th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0199
Letter from Cloudsley Engineering agreeing to the manufacture of 'Time-Lag' shock absorber valves.22th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0200
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding tests on graphite-impregnated Tufnol interleaving.23th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0201
Letter to the Eaton Manufacturing Co. requesting two designs for a new leaf spring for a chassis.24th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0202
Letter enclosing a table of leaf thicknesses that Toledo Woodhead's can roll and discussing roll sizes.24th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0203
Order for a sheet of graphite impregnated Tufnol for spring interleaving.24th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0204
Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation regarding the supply of graphite-impregnated Tufnol.24th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0205
Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the required dimensions for Tufnol Spring Interleaving.28th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0206
Telegram received by telephone regarding a potential meeting.29th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0207
Short typed message deferring a meeting or event.29th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0208
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd concerning the supply and specifications of shock damper and spring shackle bushes.6th Sep 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0209
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. suggesting different bush sizes and assembly options for a rear spring anchor.10th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0210
Blueprint for a Harris Bush Assembly.10th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0211
Technical drawing of the 995 Assembly, showing a cross-section with dimensions.24th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0212
Blueprint detailing two assembly types, 'A' and 'B', likely for a spring or shackle mounting.19th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0213
Technical drawing of a Rear Shackle.17th Jun 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0214
Blueprint of a shock damper lever.11th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0215
Blueprint of a shackle assembly incorporating Harris bushes for a spring suspension.26th Aug 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0216
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. enclosing a Harris Flexible Bearing Booklet with a personal cover.7th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0217
Letter of thanks to H.Clayton-Wright for a booklet on Flexible Bearings.11th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0218
Follow-up memo chasing a reply regarding material loaned to Messrs Toledo Woodheads Springs Ltd.21th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0219
Chasing a reply regarding a loaned Road Spring and its return status.22th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0220
Confirming the return of material by Mr. Woodhead, which allows an advice note to be cleared.24th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0221
Internal request for a covering order for one quart of Synthetic Rubber Latex that has already been collected.24th Nov 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0222
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Ltd. concerning road spring development and testing during the war.5th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0223
Page two of a letter suggesting a meeting with Mr. Martindale in Sheffield.5th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0224
Cover sheet for a record detailing the 'scribbling action' or sideways movement of a rear axle.5th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0225
Sketch illustrating the changing shape of marks or vibrations at different rotational speeds.12th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0226
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning continuing experiments with Patent Grooved Section Springs.12th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0227
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding Mr. Martindale's absence and a planned meeting.14th Dec 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0228
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the delayed arrival of a letter about a meeting.1st Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0229
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. confirming a meeting with Mr. Robotham to discuss Spring Interleaving.3rd Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0230
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding updated drawings and piece numbers for an urgent order of springs.7th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0231
Request to despatch one spring to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd for the attention of Mr. Spittlehouse.9th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0232
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the supply of a pattern spring for making interleaving.9th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0233
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited regarding patent Grooved Section Springs and Bakelite Strip samples.11th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0234
Letter to The Ellison Insulation Co. Ltd. regarding the status of an order for Tufnol spring interleaving material.13th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0235
Details and specifications for front and rear springs for models 12.B.V and 12.B.IV.18th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0236
The performance and testing of different materials for spring interleaving.22th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0237
List of three new types of interleaving materials that have been placed on order.22th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0238
Request to issue an official order for two pairs of canvas spring gaiters.24th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0239
Letter to a supplier requesting the production of tin gaiters and inquiring about the progress of reinforced interleaving.24th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0240
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning tin gaiters for leaf springs and a despatched sample.26th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0241
Request to place an order with Toledo Woodhead for tin spring gaiters.31th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0242
Sending a Toledo Woodhead 56' 1200 lb. spring to Woodheads for fitting with tin gaiters.31th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0243
Request to send an official order to Toledo Woodheads for sheets of spring interleaving.31th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0244
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding a 56' rear road spring requiring fitting with tin gaiters.31th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0245
Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding a delay in supplying spring interleaving material and seeking clarification on its thickness.31th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0246
Transition in design and supply of chassis road springs from Firth's to a less costly alternative from Toledo Woodheads.1st Feb 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0247
Minutes of a suspension development meeting discussing revisions for the Senior Range pivot and plans for the Junior Range suspension.5th Feb 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0248
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the thickness and cost of spring interleaving material.5th Jan 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0249
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss spring interleaving and the cost and performance of materials.5th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0250
Letter from Ferodo Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss spring interleaving and the status of VG.90 type samples.8th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0251
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. confirming a request to measure the coefficient of friction and wear rate of five different materials.13th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0252
Letter clarifying a cost error on Jackson board and asking about the properties of wax impregnation.14th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0253
Analysis of the Opel Kapitan front suspension system, comparing it to designs from Packard, Vauxhall, and the Wraith model.14th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0254
The drawbacks and considerations for a proposed steering and suspension design, including rubber attachments and weight implications.14th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0255


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