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Analysis of design features affecting weight and cost.14th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0256
Illustration of an Opel front suspension system.14th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0257
French document showing a cutaway of a complete Opel unibody chassis.15th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0258
Requesting that interleaving material details be included in the car's specification to assist with investigating spring squeaks and ride quality.15th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0259
Visit to Ferodo's to discuss the properties and testing of various interleaving materials.11th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0260
Comparing different interleaving materials based on thickness, durability, friction, and cost.15th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0261
Providing instructions and specifications for the Ripplet Chassis, focusing on rear springs and rear axle fitment.18th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0262
Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding a discussion on types and testing of spring interleaving materials.18th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0263
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding a test report on 'Spaulding' Interleaves and samples from Bakelite Ltd.28th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0264
Test report from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. concerning creaks from springs fitted with 'Spauldite' interleaves.28th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0265
Letter from Ferodo Ltd discussing the supply and testing of spring interleaving and bakelised board materials.28th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0266
Request to issue an official order to Ferodo for 20 sheets of interleaving.30th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0267
Fracture on a front suspension lever and the required testing procedures for other similar parts.5th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0268
Request to send an official order to Ferodos for leaves of plain board interleaving and S9992.5th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0269
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding material samples S.9992 and arrangements for a modified test rig.6th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0270
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs regarding complaints and performance issues with spring interleaving.6th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0271
Letter discussing further tests on interleaving and a request to see a rig set up for a creak test.6th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0272
Parts lists and instructions for the Ripplet Chassis (50' Springs).9th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0273
Letter from Ferodo Ltd concerning a supply issue with plain board for spring interleaving and a new test set order.10th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0274
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding an appointment for a road spring creak test.12th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0275
Dispatch of blueprints for the Ripplet & Rippletto front spring suspension mechanism.16th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0276
Front suspension rating calculations, leverage ratios, and spring ratings.16th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0277
Investigating the differences in front suspension spring rates for B.V. and B.50 cars.30th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0278
Analysis of suspension linkage forces, coil spring rating, and the bending effect of the spring.30th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0279
Formulas for calculating coil spring and wheel ratings, and discussing the effect of rubber bushes.30th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0280
Graph comparing measured and calculated spring rates for the BI and B50 front suspension systems.24th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0281
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. about test sets of bakelised board and delays with a sliding rig for friction testing.17th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0282
The need to create a detailed drawing for a 56-inch Woodhead Interleaved Type Spring.19th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0283
Parts and fitment instructions for rear shock dampers and related components.19th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0284
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the arrangement of an appointment.19th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0285
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs, Ltd. regarding the arrangement of a meeting.23th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0286
Urgency of detailing P.L.167 for the Rippletto project.26th Apr 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0287
Letter from Ferodo Ltd to Mr. Clapham inviting him to view a modified sliding test rig.4th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0288
Provision of blueprints for lightened front suspension lower triangle levers for the Ripplet Chassis.8th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0289
Cover sheet for a development work report on frames, shock dampers, suspension, and weighbridge tests at the Clan Foundry.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0290
Chassis frame design, modifications, and torsional stiffness analysis.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0291
Technical report on the issues and development of front shock dampers.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0292
The testing and comparison of different car dampers, including Buick and Gordon Armstrong types.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0293
The development and testing of a new wishbone front suspension, detailing noise reduction efforts and material trials.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0294
Issues with coil springs and the subsequent decision to modify the bump buffers.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0295
Technical report on rear suspension, comparing interleaving materials, spring specifications, and rebound strap designs.1st May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0296
Procedures for conducting weighbridge tests, including torsion and suspension tests, on car frames.8th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0297
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding a visit to inspect the modified sliding test rig.8th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0298
Letter from Ferodo Ltd. regarding a meeting and the test performance of Spauldiite material.10th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0299
Inquiry about purchasing an Opel Kapitan with a specific rubber-insulated front suspension.30th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0300
Front suspension, a spring testing machine, and linkages.4th Jun 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0301
Letter discussing calculation methods for wishbone linkage effects, comparing force polygons with graphical methods.17th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0302
Technical memo discussing methods for measuring spring rates and the effects of various components on wheel rate.17th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0303
Calculations and diagrams for the angular rate of various mechanical systems.16th May 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0304
Forwarding a report on suspension and frame work, highlighting design considerations for lattice bracing and shock absorbers.10th Jun 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0305
List of suppliers for lower front suspension levers with an assessment of their reliability.6th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0306
Inquiry to Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd. regarding test results on spring interleaving and other materials.6th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0307
Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding tests on spring interleaving materials and their friction values.9th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0308
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding 'inter-leaving' and arranging a meeting to discuss results.10th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0309
Letter from Ferodo Ltd regarding the timing of a visit to discuss test data.13th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0310
Summary of total mileage for Rationalized cars with independent front suspension, B.V. cars, and various B-series engines.17th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0311
List of reference numbers with associated mileage and engine type notes.17th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0312
Mileage summary for Rationalized cars, B.V. cars, and various B-series engines.17th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0313
Typed list of references, serial numbers and engine specifications, with some dated entries.18th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0314
Project memo discussing the design of a front suspension for the Junior Range vehicle.18th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0315
Continuation memo detailing design considerations for front suspension, brakes, and anti-roll rod positioning.8th Nov 1937Box 154a \ 2  scan0316
Letter to Messrs. Spauldings, Ltd. requesting supplies of Spauldite spring interleaving for experimental cars.25th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0317
Inquiry to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the stock of Spauldtite for 50' and 56' springs.25th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0318
Letter from Spauldings Ltd. regarding their inability to supply interleaving material to a specified length.26th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0319
Availability of Spaulding interleaving for springs.29th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0320
Request to place an official order with Woodheads for Spauldite interleaving for springs.31th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0321
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd regarding the supply of Spauldite for a 1000 lb spring.31th Jul 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0322
The dispatch of spring interleaf samples for testing.12th Aug 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0323
Cross-reference note regarding Eaton grooved suspension springs and correspondence with Vauxhall.20th Dec 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0324
Describing the design of the front brakes, pivot, and suspension system for the 'Myth' project.20th Dec 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0325
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a trial of Scandilex belting and arranging to despatch a further 36 ft.9th Dec 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0326
Letter from Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in the arrival of experimental springs and tin gaiters.1st Jan 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0327
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co Ltd regarding a delay in locating and fitting Tin Gaiters to a pair of Leaf Springs.3rd Jan 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0328
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited regarding the production of four sample springs and requesting further specifications.23th Jan 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0329
Letter from Howard Graham Ltd. confirming the availability of two dozen Harris Bushes No. 735 from stock.29th Jan 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0330
Letter from Spauldings Ltd. confirming dispatch of material samples.29th Jan 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0331
Letter to Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co. chasing a delayed order for a set of Tin Gaiters.5th Feb 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0332
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of a set of Tin Gaiters.11th Feb 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0333
Letter to a supplier enquiring about the post-war production of cheaper leaf springs.15th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0334
Letter to a supplier proposing a cheaper, post-war version of leaf springs.15th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0335
Letter to a supplier regarding the future manufacturing of cheaper leaf springs for post-war cars.15th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0336
Requesting the despatch of a pair of road springs to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. to be fitted with tin gaiters.16th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0337
Requesting an official order be issued to Rubery Owen & Co. for a pair of tin gaiters for road springs.16th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0338
Letter to supplier Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. requesting improved specifications for tin gaiters for road springs.16th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0339
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Tin Gaiters fitted to Road Springs.19th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0340
Letter from Samuel Fox & Company Limited concerning assistance with a new spring design.21th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0341
Letter to Messrs. Rubery Owen & Co. regarding the undertaking of a job and the despatch of springs.21th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0342
Letter from Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd confirming receipt of springs and their forwarding to the Coventry Works.22th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0343
Letter to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss springs.23th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0344
Letter to Samuel Fox & Company Limited arranging a meeting concerning springs.23th May 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0345
Visit to supplier Samuel Fox & Co. to discuss the design of lubricated springs for post-war use.25th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0346
Spring lubrication methods and an outline of Fox's spring manufacturing process.25th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0347
The manufacturing process and stress analysis of leaf springs.25th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0348
Leaf spring hardness, interleaving, grooved sections, and load grading.25th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0349
Spring load grading and the treatment of steel for springs.25th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0350
Patent specification for improvements in laminated springs.26th Jul 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0351
Patent specification for an improved laminated spring design by removing material from the compression surface.28th Jun 1940Box 154a \ 2  scan0352
Complete specification drawing showing three figures with cross-sections of grooved or ribbed plates.22th Jun 1921Box 154a \ 2  scan0353
Graph showing error in standing height versus spring deflection for various springs under different loads.22th Jun 1921Box 154a \ 2  scan0354
Blueprint graph detailing performance characteristics for proposed 50-inch springs under various loads.22th Jun 1941Box 154a \ 2  scan0355


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