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The receipt of improved Michelin Bibendum tyres and the return of older sample parts.3rd Jan 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0165
Weight specifications for a latest type Dunlop W.B. wire wheel with cover and tube.19th Mar 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0166
Production, testing, and costs associated with wheels for the 40/50 HP G.2 Series chassis.30th Mar 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0167
Ordering wheels for the G-2-Series and the experimental testing of 19' wheels for the 20-HP model.3rd Apr 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0168
Comparison of specifications for the standard and new types of Dunlop 21' rim wire wheels.26th Jul 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0169
Order for a set of tyres and tubes to be fitted and delivered to London.26th Jul 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0170
The standardisation and supply of 20' X 6' wheels for the 20 HP model.1st Jul 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0171
List of weights for various 20 HP wheel and tyre combinations.19th Aug 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0172
Supply of 6 wheels with 20' rims for an 'SS' Phantom.22th Oct 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0173
Query regarding a proposed modification to 20 HP, 19' rim wheels to replicate the specifications of the Phantom.26th Jan 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0174
Query regarding a proposed modification for 20 HP 19' rim wheels to match the offset of the Phantom model.26th Jan 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from Dunlop regarding modifications to Type N.2 Wire Wheels, including spoke and balancing device adjustments.24th Jan 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0176
Blueprint showing the section and front view of a proposed 4 1/2 x 19 wide track wire wheel.23th Jan 1928Box 159 \ 1  scan0177
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a modified spoke arrangement for Type N.2 wire wheels.30th Jan 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0178
Letter to Dunlop concerning modifications to the spoking of experimental Type N.2 wire wheels.12th Feb 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0179
Preference for smaller wheels on the 20 HP and 40/50 models.2nd Feb 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0180
Request to Dunlop Wheel Co. to build a custom pair of wheels for a 40/50 HP car, altering the car's track by 1 inch.1st May 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0181
Communication and sketch from Messrs Dunlop concerning their wheels.10th May 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0182
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a modification proposal for 2-wire wheels for a 40-HP chassis.9th May 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0183
The spoking and delivery of Dunlop wheels.11th May 1929Box 159 \ 1  scan0184
Request for a set of six altered 5' x 20' wheels to increase the effective track of a car by 1.00'.14th Feb 1930Box 159 \ 1  scan0185
Blue print for a new wheel for the 40/50-HP chassis, detailing specifications and differences from a standard wheel.21th Feb 1930Box 159 \ 1  scan0186
Issues with fitting discs to wheels and proposing experimental testing to find solutions.1st Apr 1930Box 159 \ 1  scan0187
Faulty Barker wheel discs (order 99711) that prevent a wheel spanner from being fitted.5th Jun 1930Box 159 \ 1  scan0188
Confirming that corrective work on a set of Barker Wheel Discs will be carried out free of cost.12th Jun 1930Box 159 \ 1  scan0189
Proposal and urgent order for 20/25 HP road wheels based on a reduced price from Dunlop.22th May 1931Box 159 \ 1  scan0190
Requesting an order of six 20/25 HP road wheels instead of five for a car going to France.23th May 1931Box 159 \ 1  scan0191
Inquiry regarding the standardization of two-spoke Dunlop wire wheels and differences from the three-spoke type.23th Oct 1931Box 159 \ 1  scan0192
Technical memo regarding the standardisation of Dunlop twin-spoke wire wheels on 20/25 HP chassis.26th Oct 1931Box 159 \ 1  scan0193
The receipt of three sets of 40/50 type wire wheels from Dunlop for testing on an experimental chassis.17th Dec 1931Box 159 \ 1  scan0194
Wheel paint, the issues with wheel discs, and exploring stainless steel options.9th Jun 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0195
Inquiry to the Dunlop Co. about the cost of fitting wire wheels with stainless steel spokes.10th Jun 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0196
The commercial viability of obtaining stainless steel spokes for wheels following an investigation with the Dunlop Co.23th Jun 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from Dunlop explaining manufacturing difficulties and the uncommercial aspects of supplying stainless spokes and nipples.22th Jun 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0198
Standardisation sheet for modified Dunlop Wire Wheels and the resulting price increase.15th Jul 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0199
The cost and practicality of fitting revolving nuts and retaining rings on spare road wheels for the 40-50 HP Chassis.20th Jul 1932Box 159 \ 1  scan0200
Confirming the decision to use Dunlop Wheels for the 'Z' Series.2nd Mar 1933Box 159 \ 1  scan0201
Confirming the delivery schedule for three sets of Dunlop road wheels for a 3½ Litre Bentley.10th May 1933Box 159 \ 1  scan0202
Dunlop Company's acquisition of Rudge-Whitworth's wheel building business.17th May 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0203
Modifications needed for new Dunlop wire wheels.6th Sep 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0204
Request to despatch five 6x17 Dunlop Wire Wheels fitted with '90' Tyres to Lillie Hall for Mr. Sidgreaves' car.19th Sep 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0205
Conversion of wire wheels supplied by Dunlop for the Phantom III model.8th Oct 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0206
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., Ltd. attaching a copy of another letter for Mr. Day's attention.19th Oct 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0207
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. regarding the dispatch of four special magna wheels for testing.19th Oct 1935Box 159 \ 1  scan0208
Booklet for Goodyear Patent Steel Wheels.11th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0209
Inquiry to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co.Ltd. about supplying wider wheels for an experimental Phantom III chassis.11th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0210
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. acknowledging a query about tyre fit and referring it to their technical department.14th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0211
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of non-standard wheels and rims for experimental purposes.16th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0212
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of experimental wheels.27th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0213
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding the production of special 5.00 x 18' wheels.30th Jan 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0214
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the selection of tyres for wire wheels against a specific order.10th Feb 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0215
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting special wide rims fitted with 7' section tyres for testing on an experimental chassis.11th Feb 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0216
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the supply of special tyres and wheels for an experimental chassis.12th Feb 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0217
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in the despatch of special wire wheels.25th Feb 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0218
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. advising on the dispatch of four specially built wheels and tyres.29th Feb 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0219
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., Ltd. regarding N2 type wire wheel specifications for the Phantom III Chassis.30th Apr 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0220
Letter to Dunlop regarding wheel and rim suggestions for the Phantom III chassis, requesting further drawings and stating a preference for an open type wheel.1st May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0221
Request to fit balance weight bases to five 6 x 17' wheels in the Fitting Shop.1st May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0222
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. advising of a weight increase for a redesigned 5.00' section rim.1st May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0223
Letter from Dunlop regarding information for 5 x 18 wire wheels for a Phantom III chassis.2nd May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0224
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. regarding an amended drawing for a wire wheel and tyre.7th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0225
Prompt payment of an invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to obtain a discount.15th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0226
Request to pass an official order to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for 15 Balance Weights.16th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0227
Letter from Dunlop regarding a drawing for a proposed 5.00-18 type N.2 wire wheel and 7.00-18 tyre.16th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0228
Technical drawing of a Dunlop Type N2 500-18 wire wheel.18th May 1926Box 159 \ 1  scan0229
To Roy regarding a modified wheel drawing for Dunlop, production standardisation, and future rim requirements for the Wraith.16th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding proposals and drawings for a 5.00 x 18 rim.8th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0231
Bentley wire wheels fitted with Hiduminium rims, attaching a letter from Dunlop Ltd.19th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0232
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the unsatisfactory state of Hiduminium rims for Bentley wire wheels.16th May 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0233
Letter to the Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. requesting a design modification for a wire wheel to be tested on the Phantom III chassis.9th Jun 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0234
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. confirming design approval for the M type wire wheel for the Phantom III.22th Jun 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0235
Approval of a revised wheel design from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. for the Phantom III, which increases the track by 1/2 inch.22th Jun 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0236
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in the delivery of twelve 5.00x18 Phantom lll wheels.31th Jul 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0237
Requesting an official order be placed with Messrs. Dunlops for skimming and re-grooving two dynamometer wheels.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0238
Letter to Dunlop & Co. Ltd. confirming an agreement to re-groove and skim two dynamometer wheels.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0239
Requesting balance weight bases for two special 5 x 17 Bentley wheels be sent to Dunlop's in Coventry.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0240
Letter from Dunlop regarding the specification and costing of wheels for Bentley and Phantom III models.26th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0241
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the ordering and fitting of tyres to Bentley wheels.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0242
Covering order for special Bentley wheels and tyres to be sent to Messrs Dunlops.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0243
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., Ltd. regarding balance weight bases for Bentley wheels.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., Ltd. confirming a telephone order for a set of six wheels.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0245
Covering order for a set of six Wraith wheels from Dunlops.27th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0246
Wheel supply issue with Dunlops and potential standardisation pending road tests.1st Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0247
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming an order for Bentley wheels and the arrangement for fitting tyres.2nd Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0248
Letter from Dunlop concerning balance weights and fittings for Bentley wire wheels.3rd Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0249
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the supply of wheels and tyres for a Bentley and Citroen.28th Nov 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0250
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production of special 4.00 X 17 wheels for a Citroen.7th Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0251
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., Ltd. confirming the despatch of wheels.16th Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0252
Return of 10 faulty Phantom III wheels and 8 retaining nuts for alteration.22th Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0253
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding creaking road wheels and returning them for alteration.22th Dec 1936Box 159 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the unavailability of a specific 4.00 x 17 wheel rim.5th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0255
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. chasing the status of an urgent order for wheels and retaining nuts.8th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0256
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the unavailability of a 4.00-17 open bead rim and proposing an alternative construction.14th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0257
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. authorising the production of a pair of 17' x 4' wheels.16th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0258
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production of 4.00 x 17 Disc wheels.18th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0259
Quotation from Dunlop for Wraith chassis components, specifically the cost of wheel nuts.2nd Feb 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0260
Quotation letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for Wraith equipment parts, including a detailed price list for wheels, hubs, and nuts.27th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0261
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the price of 5.00 x 17 wheels and production lead times.27th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0262
Cost comparison quotation from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for wheel and hub components for Wraith, 25/30-HP, and Bentley models.27th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0263
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the delayed dispatch of a pair of disc wheels.23th Feb 1937Box 159 \ 1  scan0264


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