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Modification to Wraith wheels following issues with faulty riveting and clearance.9th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0009
Letter from Dunlop regarding an issue with the processing of rims on a sample set of 4.00x16 disc wheels.9th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0010
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to wheel shells for improved spoke head clearance.10th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0011
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding special cover discs and experimental tubes for wire wheels.10th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0012
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. acknowledging a previous letter and detailing follow-up actions and references.11th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0013
Sending 5 steel wheels to Dunlop Ltd. to have new rims fitted.11th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0014
Configuration of Dunlop wheels for the Wraith 'C' series.12th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0015
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding modifications to 72V type wheel shells for Wraith and Bentley models.12th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0016
Letter from Dunlop regarding the design and supply of experimental 72R wire wheels.14th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0017
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding a revised drawing for a 16' wire wheel.16th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0018
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a special tyre valve experiment and wheel specifications.16th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0019
Despatch of 5 wheel discs to Dunlop Ltd.17th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0020
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the production of wheels with 5/8' valve holes.18th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0021
Page 2 of a letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. concerning a proposed type of valve.18th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0022
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding alterations to 72R wheel shells and a debit for surplus spoke liners.20th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0023
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a change-over to longer wheel shells and proposing to split a cost of £19.7.6d.21th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0024
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. returning photographs of wheels.27th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0025
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of wheels and explaining the return of 4.50x16 wheels.27th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0026
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the attachment of rubber chafing strips to wheel discs.30th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0027
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding a modified drawing for a 72R type wire wheel.30th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0028
Drawing of a Dunlop 72R wire wheel with dimensions and specifications.26th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0029
Advice note from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding wheel discs fitted with rubber chafing straps.13th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0030
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding an experimental set of wheels and the provision for balance weights.31th Jan 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0031
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of special tubes and the status of special wheels.8th Feb 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0032
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of experimental wire wheels.9th Feb 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0033
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of five modified 72R wire wheels.9th Feb 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0034
Instructing the despatch of 5 wheel discs to Messrs. Dunlop Ltd.8th Mar 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0035
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the return and modification of 5 wheel discs.8th Feb 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0036
Letter from Dunlop confirming they are awaiting the return of five wheel discs to be fitted with a rubber strip.9th Mar 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0037
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of rubber strips to wheel discs and apologising for a delay.23th Mar 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0038
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the fitment of a 4.50.E section rim for a tyre.17th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0039
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. about an amendment to an order for wheel rims.17th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0040
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a duplicate blueprint of rim block, Piece No. GB.3854.20th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0041
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a change from 'D' type to 'E' type rims for Bentley wire wheels.20th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0042
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a telephone conversation about accepting a specific rim size for a Bentley production order and a drawing discrepancy.20th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0043
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. returning their drawing CDS.1551.21th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0044
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. concerning the production timeline for special wheels, rims, and tyres.21th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the lightening of a 4.50x16 rim and confirming no further action is required.21th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0046
Blueprint for a 4.50 inch D Super Low Pressure Rim.8th Mar 1932Box 159 \ 3  scan0047
Technical drawing for a 4.50E E.L.P. wheel rim.26th May 1938Box 159 \ 3  scan0048
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing correction for modified rim dimensions.24th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0049
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting Rolls-Royce send five 5.00x16 wheels to be fitted with 6.00x16 rims.27th Apr 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0050
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming a hold on drilling balance weight holes for Bentley wheels.1st May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0051
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in sending 5 x 16 wheels.2nd May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0052
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a wire wheel problem and a decision to avoid using 'E' type rims.5th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0053
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing fixed rubber strips on discs and non-standard tube valves.13th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0054
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a decision on the use of outer wheel discs.15th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0055
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. regarding a 4.50E-16' rim and balance weight bolts.16th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0056
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. regarding a sample 'E' section rim and a meeting that took place.22th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding an agreement to supply a new section rim and pausing work on balancing details.18th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0058
Letter from Dunlop proposing a new 6.00F-16 inch rim and tyre equipment arrangement for a plain disc wheel.22th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0059
Blueprint for a Dunlop plain disc wheel.12th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0060
Request to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for a sketch showing the outside shape of two specific tyre sections.22th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0061
The status of a sample wire wheel from Sound Coventry.22th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0062
Arrangements with the Dunlop Co. concerning the use of balance weights and 72 spoke wheels for the Bentley V.24th May 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the substitution of their rims on a plain disc wheel, confirming production is proceeding.5th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0064
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing adjustment for 6' rim wheels.7th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0065
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding amendments to wheel drawings and the supply of sample wheels.12th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0066
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Sharpe about fixing rims to wheels for testing.15th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0067
Letter to Dunlop concerning the supply and specifications of various wheel rims.15th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0068
Dispatch of 10 steel wheels to Messrs. Dunlop, Coventry.15th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0069
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. confirming technical details for the conversion of 5.00-16' and 5.50-16' wheels.16th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding rim positioning, equipment priority, and rim availability.16th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0071
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a print for 6.00x16 wheels, which are taking precedence over the 5.50x16 size.17th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0072
Technical drawing of a Dunlop Plain Disc Wheel.1st Feb 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0073
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. detailing the results of stress tests on a Phantom III wheel rim.22th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. discussing stress analysis results of a wheel rim.22th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0075
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting expedited delivery of rim wheels and providing instructions for Racing tyres.23th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0076
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of five special 5.50x16 and 6.00x16 wheels.28th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0077
The receipt of Plain Disc Wheels from Dunlop Co. Ltd. and seeking clarification on payment.30th Jun 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0078
Sending of wheels and Dunlops to be fitted with new rims.1st Jul 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0079
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enquiring about the supply of 16' 'E' type wire wheels.3rd Jul 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0080
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming the dispatch of five latest type 4.50x16 wheels.4th Jul 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0081
Advice note from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for five black enamelled wire wheels.6th Jul 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0082
Letter from Dunlops concerning wheels and rims.27th Jul 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0083
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning the production and testing of lightweight wheel rims for experimental purposes.28th Aug 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0084
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the machining and supply of wheel rims.30th Aug 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0085
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a proposed modification to rims due to the suspension of deliveries.13th Sep 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0086
Blueprint detailing a proposed valve hole for a 4.00 inch rim, model RS.0548.3rd Aug 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0087
Technical drawing detailing the section of a 4.00-inch rim, including dimensions for standard and racing variants.5th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a modified 4' rim and single outer discs for a 17' wheel.14th Sep 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0089
Letter from Dunlop Rubber seeking instruction on whether to proceed with an order for lightweight rims due to the 'European situation'.22th Sep 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0090
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting to stop work on 5.50 x 16 lightweight rims due to the war.25th Sep 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0091
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the supply of rims with a modified valve arrangement.9th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0092
The status of 10 steel wheels sent to Messrs Dunlop Rim and Wheel Co. Ltd. for testing in France.16th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0093
Responding to a query about the return of wheels, detailing their receipt and location.19th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0094
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production of experimental pressed steel wheels.31th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0095
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding their consideration of a letter about Pressed Steel Wheels.2nd Nov 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0096
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. explaining why modifying existing 4.50x16 pressed steel wheels is not feasible.3rd Nov 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0097
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a proposed change in valve hole for well base rims for replacement wheels.6th Nov 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0098
Blueprint detailing the valve hole for a 3.62 inch rim, part RSO549.29th Sep 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0099
Detailed engineering drawing of a 3.62-inch rim section, including dimensions and associated tooling.5th Jan 1937Box 159 \ 3  scan0100
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing issues with fitting new rims and changes to well base rims.7th Nov 1939Box 159 \ 3  scan0101
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the exchange of wheel rims and requesting tyre specifications.9th Jan 1940Box 159 \ 3  scan0102
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding difficulties with modifications and a query about tyres.11th Jan 1940Box 159 \ 3  scan0103
Requesting a tap for a 40-gallon oil drum for the Kestrel oil pump test rig.4th Sep 1940Box 159 \ 4  scan0001
Revival of the flat 12-cylinder engine and proposing a study of its characteristics.25th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 5  scan0001
Requesting a copy of the polar diagrams of bearing loads.30th Oct 1939Box 159 \ 5  scan0002
Experimental plug tests on service cars to study plug deterioration.22th Feb 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0003
Requesting a price quote for petrol marine engines to compete against American engines.11th Mar 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0004


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