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Modifications, urgency, and testing for a new chassis design.17th May 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page144
Continued memorandum urging for faster implementation of improvements to customers.23th May 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page145
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.23th May 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page146
Approval and implementation of an improved appearance for the 20 HP model.19th May 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page147
Complaining about the urgent production of a subframe for India 3, which has consequently halted other work.23th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page148
Procurement and modification of multiple car bodies for different chassis.23th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page149
Provision of information to Derby for the completion of the first car.25th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page150
Specification of coachwork (semi-flexible) for a Barker Coupe Limousine.25th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page151
Specification sheet detailing the build instructions for a vehicle's body and fittings for a customer.25th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page152
The bodywork arrangements for three cars referred to as 'First India 3', involving coachbuilders Hooper's and Barkers.26th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page153
Specifications for body brackets, step irons, and side levers for the India 3 model.26th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page154
Continuation of a memo regarding wheel carriers and step brackets for the first car.26th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page155
The Barkerlite Coupe Limousine (Semi-Flexible) body for the first India chassis for Mr Royce.26th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page156
Letter concerning modifications for mounting a Coupe Limousine body onto a chassis for Mr. Royce.26th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page157
Summary of the body and chassis specifications for three different vehicles intended for India.25th May 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page158
Requesting the car colour for 'India 3 for Mr. Royce' to complete the chassis registration.28th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page159
Various arrangements for spare wheels and luggage at the rear of the 'INDIA S' model.29th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page160
The approved colour scheme for the 'First India 3' Barkerlite Coupe limousine and arrangements for painting.18th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page161
Sending schedule 2617, showing the Hooper Sedanca, the second of three bodies for the India 3 chassis.3rd Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page162
Telegram regarding paint colours 'grey and Black' for 'R. India'.3rd Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page163
Acquisition and modification of a Barkerlite Coupe body for chassis India 3.7th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page164
Progress report on the Barkerlite Coupe on India III body, detailing specifications, delivery schedule, and wing fitment arrangements.10th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page165
Clarifying incorrect references on a body drawing for a Second Hooper Sedanca.11th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page166
Completion and transport of a 20 HP Barquelite body for Mr. Royce.16th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page167
Progress and challenges of fitting a 20 HP Barkerlite body for Mr. Royce.17th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page168
Modifications to a new 20 HP chassis and a potential delay with the bodywork.7th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page169
Confirming a telephone message regarding a contract cancellation with Messrs Barker and Co. for a Barkerlite Coupe body for Mr. Royce.18th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page170
Correspondence regarding a delay and arranging collection of a car body for order 'India 3'.19th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page171
Letter from Barker & Co. explaining a delay in building the body for Mr. Royce's new car.18th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page172
Visit to coachbuilder Barkers regarding body alterations and the selection of electrical switches.21th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page173
Letter discussing the semi-flexible joints of a Barkerlite Coupe body for Mr. Royce.28th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page174
Technical discussion on car body flexibility, comparing construction methods and materials like ash wood and aluminium panelling.28th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page175
Essential need for three India 3 bodies for experimental chassis.13th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page176
Number of 'India 3' experimental chassis required, and the arrangement for the bodies.10th Sep 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page177
Letter questioning the necessity of a third 'India 3' experimental car chassis, citing a lack of revolutionary changes that would require extensive testing.9th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page178
Mistake in the paint and fabric work on an India 3 Coupe Limousine and the plan for rectification.1st Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page179
Ordering of a further body for the India 3 experimental chassis.14th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page180
Design and coachbuilder selection for a third car body for India.16th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page181
Dispute and assigning blame for an unsatisfactory 'India Coupe Limousine' body.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page182
Performance review of a car, covering ride, steering, engine, ignition, valves, exhaust, carburettors, pistons, and engine mounting.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page183
List of suggested modifications and critiques for various vehicle components.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page184
Faults with the silencer and a shudder from the dash and scuttle.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page185
Scuttle finishing and isolation issues for a flexible Weymann body.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page186
Letter to coachbuilder Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd. detailing specifications for an Experimental Sedanca.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page187
Discussion and diagram concerning a solution for driver's seat support issues.20th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page188
Driver's seat design with a diagram showing spring placement and construction.22th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page189
Painting error on the bonnet of a Coupe Limousine for Mr. Ryce and the subsequent resolution.22th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page190
The challenges and proposed process for overseeing coachbuilding work.22th Mar 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page191
Weight of a Barker Coupe Limousine body and listing modifications that have added weight to the India chassis.22th Mar 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page192
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.1st Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page193
Authorising work on car 10-G3 to be carried out by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.28th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page194
The design of front wings on car 12-G-4, which lack a mud-lip, causing mud to spray onto the car body and windscreen.1st Aug 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page195
Barkerlite body, balloon tyres, and design issues for the 20 HP car.27th Sep 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page196
Authorising coachbuilder Hoopers to alter the scuttle of a sedanca for car 14-G-4 at a cost of £15.27th Sep 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page197
Critique on the unexpectedly heavy Barker-Weymann coachwork construction using laminated steel.10th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page198
From Hs. to DA/EV. discussing the procurement of bodies for experimental 20 HP and 'SS' cars.19th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page199
Internal memorandum cover sheet indicating a file or box reference.20th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page200
Instructing work to be carried out on car 12G-4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.20th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page201
Status update memo regarding experimental car bodies.22th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page202
Letter to Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd confirming the delivery date for a Sedanca body and wings.2nd Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page203
Issue of noisy 'booming bodies' on a limousine and suggesting potential solutions and sales instructions.2nd Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page204
Letter concerning an agreement with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. for an experimental enclosed limousine on a 20/25 HP chassis.14th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page205
The construction of a new enclosed limousine body for a 20 HP long chassis.15th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page206
Instructions to despatch a sub-frame to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. for a 20/25 HP Long Chassis body.19th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page207
The fitting of a hypoid axle to a 20/25HP Park Ward Limousine chassis.26th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page208
Typed memo discussing the readiness and collection of a Hooper Sedanca body.28th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page209
Telegram from Hooper & Co advising of a delay to an experimental twenty horse-power sedanca body.29th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page210
Confirming the completion and despatch schedule for a vehicle body with Hoopers.29th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page211
Telegraph confirming a message will be sent regarding the collection of a car body.8th Oct 1936Box 5 \ 2  02-page212
Telegram about a delay to an experimental Twenty horsepower Sedanca body.29th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page213
Telegram received by telephone regarding a Saturday morning delivery.4th Sep 1933Box 5 \ 2  02-page214
To the Transport Department to arrange the collection of a 20 HP body and wings from Messrs. Hoopers.29th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page215
Letter to coachbuilder Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications and supplies for a Sedanca car body.30th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page216
Instructions for remounting a Sedanca body, detailing modifications and specifications for various components.3rd Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page217
Clearance issues and required alterations when fitting the subframe body to the India IV chassis.10th Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page218
Fitting issues and required adjustments for subframe bodies, specifically regarding clearances and packing.12th Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page219
Finalising details and proposing Barker's to build a close coupled coupe body.12th Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page220
Letter of no objection for a proposed body to be built by Barker on chassis 16.G.4.14th Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page221
Bodywork and fitting adjustments for a Hooper Sedanca 14-G-4.18th Dec 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page222
Order and construction specifics for a 'Close Coupled All Weather' car body.12th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page223
Specification of coachwork for a 'Special Twenty' for Mr. Royce's use.14th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page224
Specifications for body fittings, tool storage, delivery, and a list of applicable drawings.14th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page225
Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. concerning the construction of a car body for Mr. Royce.14th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page226
Instructing for work to be carried out on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.15th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page227
Ordering a 16-G-4 close-coupled all-weather coupé body, which is a convertible four-seater.17th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page228
Various aspects of car bodywork, including screens, wipers, horns, and door construction.23th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page229
The heavy and thick doors of coachwork and proposing an investigation for reduction.2nd Feb 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page230
Instructing C.O. to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4.2nd Feb 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page231
Instruction for work to be carried out on car 10-G3 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.15th Feb 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page232
Authorizing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on an experimental car per an attached estimate.2nd Feb 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page233
Design improvements and preferences for a four-seater all-weather car model.2nd Feb 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page234
Comparing a Mercedes Benz to the 18-EX model.7th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page235
Body widths and door thicknesses for various coachbuilt car models.7th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page236
Summary of car body dimensions and design recommendations for the 19-EX Hooper Sedaica model.19th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page237
Finishing instructions for a 'Close Coupled Allweather' car, including colour, upholstery, carpet, wheels, and front seat details.19th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page238
Specification sheet for vehicle door handles, window lifts, finishers, paint, and head material.20th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page239
Changes to accessories for a Close Coupled Allweather car body for Mr. Royce.20th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page240
Cause and responsibility for 'booming bodies' in vehicle coachwork.25th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page241
Insufficient axle body damping and steering wobble on a 20 HP car, detailing modifications made.1st Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page242
Steering wobble, road testing of car 18-EX, and the potential of a new 20 HP front axle.12th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page243


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