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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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From PN requesting confirmation that a car will be available for a trip to the North, starting on the 8th of the month.2nd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan120
Letter detailing arrangements for returning chassis 12-XJ for bodywork examination, repairs, and modifications.1st Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan121
Delay in preparing a left-hand drive car and arranging a replacement vehicle, 23-EX.2nd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan122
Confirmation of the safe arrival of Sale Propaganda Car chassis No. 12-XJ and arrangements for testing by Thrupp & Maberly Ltd.2nd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan123
The body condition of Propaganda Car 12-XJ after a 10,000-mile tour, noting rattles due to its unsuitable body type.3rd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan124
The causes of rattles in the front of a car and cracks in the windscreen.1st Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan125
Vehicle body and chassis issues, including rattles, clearances, and component breakages.3rd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan126
Damage to a vehicle's rear axle, wheel carrier, petrol tank, and undersheets.3rd Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan127
Message from PN arranging a visit to Derby and the delivery of car 23-EX to a hotel.4th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan128
Correspondence regarding the removal of the body from Propaganda Car chassis No. 12-XJ.9th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan129
Letter providing an update on the progress of a tour with Lord Wargrave.12th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan130
Request for an update on a car's status following a report made at 9,000 miles.18th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan131
Sending a special Autovac head with a larger drop valve to be fitted to a customer's car.19th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan132
The completion of 9,000 miles of testing by the Experimental Department and subsequent reports.23th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan133
Fitting a new Autovac Head to car 58-GN for trials and asking for instructions regarding the old part.23th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan134
Investigation into a faulty Telegage on car 1-WJ, including an extract from H. M. Hobson Ltd.30th Jul 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan135
Communications regarding the suitability of chassis 129 GN for use as a Trials Car.9th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan136
Suitability of a car's body for a 'Trials Car' and considering a body swap.9th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan137
Request to return an old autovac from the 58-GN Sg. trials car.1st Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan138
Arrangement to return an old Autovac from car 58-GN following trials.13th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan139
Modifications to a 40/50 bump chassis for testing purposes.16th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan140
Engine harshness and vibration issues with chassis 129-GN during London Trials.18th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan141
Engine timing and suggestions for dealing with instrument board vibrations.20th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan142
Disappointing performance of demonstration car 129-GN during London Trials and potential solutions.20th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan143
Chassis and engine changeovers for the 129-GN London Trials.21th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan144
Correcting a typo from 'gearbox' to 'car' in a previous report regarding the London Trials.21th Aug 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan145
Springing of a Phantom II, offering to improve the suspension.3rd Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan146
Phantom II car (129-GN) with excessive vibration issues, deeming it unsuitable for trials or sale.24th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan147
Recommending the standardisation of a single point radiator mounting to cure 'jellying'.5th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan148
Car with very bad vibrations, deeming it unsuitable for trials or sale and suggesting its return to Darby for improvement.5th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan149
Fitting a device to prevent brake squeaks to trial cars.5th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan150
Phantom II springing, engine detonation, and brake issues.5th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan151
Sending car 129-GH for a test drive to assess a complaint, along with car 58-GH for comparison.8th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan152
Fitting of special anti-squeak shoes to the brake system of a car.9th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan153
Fitting standardised radiator mounting pieces to cars 1-WJ and 80-WJ in place of temporary ones.9th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan154
Comparison report on vibration and noise issues between vehicles 129-GN and 58-GN.10th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan155
Revised delivery time for a car to allow for work on the suspension.10th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan156
Arrangements to fit new radiator support fittings to two cars, including the late Sir Henry Segrave's.13th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan157
Standardization and replacement of experimental centre point radiator mountings.15th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan158
Comparing cars 129-GN and 58-GN during London trials, assessing improvements in noise and vibration.15th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan159
Work done to overcome a complaint of torque reaction or low speed vibration on vehicle 129-GN.15th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan160
Arranging a meeting for vehicles 129-GN and 68-GN at Bignalls Corner.16th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan161
Vehicle trials to address torque reaction and low-speed vibrations on car 129-GN.16th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan162
The availability of cars 80-WJ and 1-WJ for fitting radiator suspension parts.18th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan163
Springing modifications for a Phantom II, car 58-GN.19th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan164
Continuation of a letter regarding arrangements to obtain a car from an owner.19th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan165
Comparing chassis 129-GH with 58-GW, detailing a successful method for reducing engine roughness using denser rubber.19th Sep 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan166
Harsh ride quality and appearance of a car after new front springs were fitted.3rd Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan167
Test drive report on car 58-GN, focusing on front spring performance and suggesting improvements.4th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan168
Response regarding a customer's dissatisfaction with suspension alterations and a proposal for further work.9th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan169
From Sg. to Hs. concerning the springing on car 58-GN, enclosing a report and discussing the replacement of front springs.10th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan170
Spring changes and carburettor modifications for car 58-GN.13th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan171
Changing springs, fitting an air silencer, and testing performance for car 58-GN at Brooklands.15th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan172
Typed memo from 'Sg' to 'Hs' arranging a meeting on Thursday the 23rd at the Watford bypass road.18th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan173
Timeline for modified springs for car 58-GN and the results of speed tests at Brooklands.18th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan174
Arranging a meeting with experimental cars 25-EX and 22-EX.22th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan175
The London Trials of car 129-GN, discussing issues with roughness and body-boom.23th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan176
Suggesting the return of car 120-GN from the London Trials for further investigation.27th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan177
Suspension modifications and a proposed new carburetter fitting for Sg's 40/50 car.30th Oct 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan178
Request to keep car 58-GN until the end of the week to test different spring combinations.3rd Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan179
Requesting a telephone call for an update on when a car can be returned.3rd Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan180
Confirming arrangements to keep an item until Friday and instructions for delivery to Lillie Hall.4th Nov 1970Box 18 \ 3  Scan181
Spring modifications on car 58-GN to improve ride comfort.7th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan182
Springing alterations and new parts fitted to car 58-GN.11th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan183
Investigations into springing on car 58-GX and the 20/25 HP chassis.11th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan184
The springing and shock absorber setup and subsequent alterations for car 58-GN.11th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan185
Modifications and tests performed on the car's suspension damping system.11th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan186
Test report on vehicle suspension performance, analyzing the effects of low-rating springs and various damping configurations.11th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan187
Rear suspension and damping modifications and proposed comfort testing methods.13th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan188
Feedback on the car's springing and dissatisfaction with the Klaxon vibrator horn on car 58-GN, proposing a test of a different model.13th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan189
Response regarding a customer's dislike of a Klaxon horn, suggesting an adjustment before removal.14th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan190
Customer dissatisfaction with a Klaxon horn's sound, leading to a hold on its standardization.19th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan191
Performance of springs fitted to chassis 58-GN and plans for further testing.21th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan192
Replacing a Two-Note Klaxon with a vibrator horn on chassis 58-GN.21th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan193
Reporting dissatisfaction with the performance of a Two-Note Klaxon Horn.21th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan194
Request to redirect a car horn that was inadvertently sent to the wrong location.24th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan195
Reminding a recipient of their plan to change the front springs from 5.5 to 4.5 for vehicle 58-GN.16th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan196
Delivery status of a pair of 4.5' deflection front springs for Cricklewood.16th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan197
Flexible bracket issue with the Phantom II extra cylinder lubrication controls and proposing a solution.17th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan198
Dispatch and testing of low rating road springs.23th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan199
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 58-GN.24th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan200
Seeking clarification on the correct specification of rear road springs for cars intended for the American market.29th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan201
Arranging the delivery of car 58-GN for spring-related work.29th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan202
Rear spring deflection specifications for cars intended for the American market versus English conditions.30th Dec 1930Box 18 \ 3  Scan203
Car 129-GN being sent for inspection due to increased roughness and torque reaction.14th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan204
Offering a secondhand Phantom I car for experimental spring tests.16th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan205
Unsuitability of a Weymann body for springing tests and requesting a standard metal panelled body for a Phantom I car.19th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan206
The provision and licensing of a Phantom I car.21th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan207
The urgent delivery of a Phantom 1 car without it being licenced.23th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan208
The status and potential sale of a Phantom I car, reference 110-DC.26th Jan 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan209
Two alternative solutions for a customer's car issue, involving demonstrator vehicles and a new experimental engine mounting.9th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan210
Urgent fitting and testing of a new engine mounting on car 100-GY and the resulting delivery schedule.10th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan211
Confirming the despatch of a car and coordinating further coachwork with Hoopers.13th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan212
Customer complaint from Mr. Davies, specifically concerning the car body.13th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan213
Customer complaint letter detailing a list of faults with their car, including body drumming and a leaking windscreen.12th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan214
Page 2 of a letter from J.W. Davies regarding faults with their car and suggesting test procedures.17th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan215
Coachwork items for chassis 100-GY, referencing a letter from Mr. Davies.17th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan216
Short memo about coachwork and changing over to a new chassis for car 100-GY.16th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan217
Fitting Canadian Pattern Dunlop Tyres to car 58-GN.18th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan218
Typed memo regarding the return of Phantom I Chassis No.110-DC after springing experiments.5th Feb 1931Box 18 \ 3  Scan219


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