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New rear road springs for 'Goshawk II' and a request for their inspection.25th Aug 1928Box 49 \ 3  Scan054
The development and calculation methods for 'Goshawk II' road springs.19th Sep 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan055
Timeline and delays concerning the instruction and ordering of experimental springs.12th Sep 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan056
Experimental spring stiffness and alternative spring specifications.1st Sep 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan057
Spring specifications and gearbox bearing noise for the Goshawk 11.20th Sep 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan058
Requesting nuts and bolts for the Goshawk 11 front and rear springs.18th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan059
Notification regarding slightly short centre bolts for Goshawk 11 front springs being temporarily replaced.18th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan060
The receipt of a set of road springs from Woodhead & Sons for Goshawk II bumping tests.19th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan061
Bumper test report on a Goshawk 11 chassis, detailing component failure times in hours.28th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan062
Bumper test for the Goshawk 11 chassis, detailing the failure of front springs and steering levers.28th Oct 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan063
List of springs on order for the Goshawk II chassis for the Works and Experimental Department.4th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan064
The testing timeline for Firths springs for the Goshawk 11.5th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan065
The failures of the rear springs and support bracket during a 48-hour bump test of the Goshawk 11 chassis.15th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan066
Correspondence regarding the return of a faulty set of Goshawk II Road Springs to the supplier for investigation.16th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan067
Request to order 12 spare top leaves for the Goshawk due to breakages.16th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan068
Fractured front road spring on a Goshawk II chassis due to an overheated plate supplied by Messrs Woodheads.17th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan069
Bump test for the Goshawk 11, detailing failures of rear spring brackets and springs.17th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan070
Poor springing performance on pot-holed roads, noting weak front springs.30th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan071
Request to arrange the return of Goshawk II road springs supplied for bumper tests.6th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan072
Chasing the return of Goshawk II road springs from Despatch Stores to the supplier, Messrs. Woodhead & Sons Ltd.9th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan073
Request for two pairs of rear springs with a 700 lbs normal load for the Experimental Goshawk chassis.13th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan074
To Mr. Chatwin in Stores, instructing the return of front and rear road springs from a Goshawk chassis to Messrs. Woodheads.15th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan075
Clearance for the rear shock absorber bracket to allow for the fitting of gaiters to the rear springs.28th Dec 1921Box 49 \ 3  Scan076
Test report on the disappointing performance of Firths springs for the Goshawk 11.17th Jan 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan077
Requesting sprung and unsprung weights for the Goshawk II open and limousine cars to develop a springing scheme.27th Jan 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan078
Technical drawing of the Goshawk II rear spring assembly with various measurements.1st Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan079
Hand-drawn diagram of the 'Goshawk II' front leaf spring with dimensions.1st Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan080
50-hour bumping test for the Goshawk 11, detailing spring bracket performance and unexpected spring failures.2nd Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan081
From Mr. Royce declining a request for a stop on the back shackle for the rear springs.2nd Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan082
Lubrication of the back shackle for the Goshawk 11 rear springs.7th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan083
Ordering road springs from Messrs. Woodheads and proposals for testing special sets on cars running in France.23th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan084
Necessity of grinding spring plates to prevent fatigue cracks.28th Feb 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan085
Design modification for a Goshawk 11 broken front spring.27th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan086
Design, testing, and procurement of front and rear springs for the Goshawk II project.14th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan087
Order for front and rear springs and clarifying drawing numbers from previous memos.14th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan088
Listing four sets of front and rear springs of various weight types held in the receiving stores.22th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan089
Cost difference and potential squeaking issues with 'Goshawk' Axle Springs supplied by Woodhead.22th Mar 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan090
Matters for attention for a golf club's Greens Committee.24th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan091
Request for the weights of front and rear springs for the Goshawk 11 model.24th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan092
Ordering front springs and a request to examine a broken steering rod and burst commutator.17th May 1934Box 49 \ 3  Scan093
Telegram received by telephone concerning broken Goshawk front springs and replacement sets.27th Apr 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan094
Telegram message received by telephone.9th Jul 1918Box 49 \ 3  Scan095
Telegram regarding a broken front spring on a Goshawk-II during 10,000-mile trials and the dispatch of replacement parts.4th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan096
Proposed modifications to the Goshawk II's front end of the rear spring.10th May 1928Box 49 \ 3  Scan097
Proposed alterations to the rear end of the front springs for the Goshawk 11.10th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan098
Technical memo discussing manufacturing difficulties and design alternatives for rear springs, specifically plate thickness and eye types.10th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan099
The failure of front springs on the Goshawk model following a 10,000-mile test.13th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan100
Note accompanying sketches providing sizes and limits for pivot shackle production.13th Sep 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan101
Drawing detailing clearances and dimensions for the front end of a Goshawk II front spring assembly.13th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan102
Engineering drawing detailing the clearances and dimensions for the Goshawk II rear spring assembly.19th Jul 1917Box 49 \ 3  Scan103
Increasing the spring rate in conjunction with using deeper buffers on the Goshawk 11 front springs.15th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan104
Performance feedback and required modifications for a car after a 3700-mile run in France.17th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan105
The improper fitting of springs and a recommendation to dismiss the responsible workmen.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan106
The breaking of front springs on the Goshawk model, discussing causes and potential solutions.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan107
Squeaking thick leaf rear springs on the 40/50 chassis and proposing solutions.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan108
Weight limit variations and specifications for Goshawk II rear springs.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan109
Issues with front spring clips loosening on Goshawk-11 and 40/50 car models.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan110
The disadvantages of the Goshawk-11 spring fixing mechanism and a fault causing springs to work loose.15th Mar 1917Box 49 \ 3  Scan111
Dispatch of two spring clips and one sheath to Mr. Royce for examination.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan112
Requesting a check on the fitting and tightness of spring clips on two cars.20th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan113
Issues found with the 4-GOSHAWK-11 car after testing in France, including suspension problems.17th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan114
Issue with the incorrect fitting of springs and an axle, recommending the dismissal of the responsible workmen.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan115
The issue of loose front springs on a Goshawk-11 car and comparisons with the 40/50 model.19th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan116
The disadvantages and observed faults of the Goshawk-ll spring fixing mechanism.15th Mar 1917Box 49 \ 3  Scan117
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 rear spring rear shackles following a 10,000-mile trial.20th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan118
Issues with front spring fittings working loose and proposing design modifications.22th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan119
Design modifications related to clips, the Goshawk arrangement, and the central bolt on a 40/50 model.25th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan120
Stop for the Goshawk's rear spring shackle to prevent axle pushback.25th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan121
Telegram received by telephone regarding a broken near-side front spring and lack of spares.27th May 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan122
Telegram requesting a front spring topplate spare part to be sent to Grenoble, France.17th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan123
Letter regarding the despatch of new pattern front springs for a Goshawk model to Grenoble for testing.1st Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan124
Instructing the stores department to despatch two Goshawk springs via aeroplane to the Paris Depot for redirection to a customer in Grenoble.8th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan125
Recurring front spring failure on the 6-Goshawk-11 vehicle and the dispatch of uprated replacements.9th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan126
Report and internal discussion regarding issues with chassis 7-G-11, specifically spring bumping and battery placement.16th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan127
Failure of battery box brackets and the preparation of a replacement part to be sent to Paris.28th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan128
'Goshawk' front spring failures and the testing of improved replacements from Messers. Woodheads.28th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan129
Arranging the despatch of two Goshawk front springs to the Paris depot by aeroplane.28th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan130
Despatch note for two Goshawk II front springs to be sent to Paris via aeroplane.28th Jun 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan131
Proposing a test for a longitudinal steering tube with spring buffers for the Goshawk project.5th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan132
Technical memorandum on front spring faults for the Goshawk 11 chassis and the results of testing improved springs.11th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan133
Technical discussion regarding modifications to front springs and buffers, including clearance measurements and testing.19th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan134
Instruction to remove the extra ¼' packing from the experimental front springs on car 7-Goshawk-11.19th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan135
Letter confirming arrangements for testing axle springs for the 40/50 HP and Goshawk models.26th Jul 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan136
Telegram from Paris reporting a broken master leaf spring on a Goshawk and requesting a replacement.10th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan137
Recommendation to fit Wefco type gaiters to the road springs on all Goshawk 11 cars.10th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan138
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the design of the Goshawk II front springs.10th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan139
The failure of a Goshawk 11 front road spring after approximately 5000 miles.11th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan140
Works order for three top leaves for front springs for chassis 7/G/II.12th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan141
Requesting the despatch of Goshawk front spring parts to the Paris depot by aeroplane.12th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan142
From R. to Hs. regarding arrangements for Goshawk No. 6 and modifications for Goshawk-11 engines.12th Aug 1932Box 49 \ 3  Scan143
Brief internal memo from 'Hs.' to 'BY.' regarding remarks in an attached note.14th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan144
Agreement to fit Goshawk 11 cars with Wefco type gaiters.12th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan145
The receipt and trial of special front springs for a Goshawk 11.8th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan146
Extract discussing road springs, comparing the less flexible '6-Goshawk-11' setup to the preferred '4-Goshawk-11'.21th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan147
Requirements for Goshawk 11 experimental front road springs.22th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan148
Order for experimental front road springs for the 'Goshawk II'.28th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan149
The Goshawk 11 front springs, comparing the performance of parts from suppliers Firths and Woodheads.30th Aug 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan150
Steering modifications and planned experiments for the Goshawk 11 production chassis.11th Sep 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan151
Request for an informal report on the design of spring shackles and bushes for export chassis.1st Sep 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan152
Test results on spring shackles and bushes, recommending the use of hardened surfaces.9th Sep 1922Box 49 \ 3  Scan153


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