Visit to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding Wraith III coachwork delivery schedules and overtime costs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 7\5\ X 604 Body-page125 | |
| Date | 19th May 1937 | |
| SECRET. 604 <H.P.S.> If we say go ahead with the frames on Wed. next we shall have Chassis in time to justify the working overtime on the bodies. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 19.5.37 Ex. from E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Copy to Mr. Hives. Mr. Sidgreaves. Re: WRAITH III. Coachwork. We visited Messrs. Park Ward & Co. on Friday last (May 14th, 1937), re Wraith III. coachwork. 24. 75/- Jun. 30. 26.G.6. Enclosed Limousine. The above body, a replica of 24.G.6. was inspected and is now at Derby. Jun. 30. 27.G.6. Four-Door Saloon. This body is promised for delivery on June 5th, 1937, subject to trimming material being available. We are choosing a leather that is in stock, and patterns from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. will be sent to Derby on Wednesday, May 19th/37. The external colour scheme will be made to depend on the leather available. July. 28.G.6. Continental Touring Limousine. The above body, a replica of 25.G.6., was instructed. The delivery date, without overtime, was given as July 10th/37, and with overtime June 30th/37. July. 29.G.6. Enclosed Limousine. The above body, a replica of 26.G.6. was also instructed, and the delivery date without overtime was given as July 20th/37, and with overtime July 10th/37. Painting and trimming instructions for 28.G.6. and 29.G.6. are needed immediately due to the difficulty in getting materials, and we are making our proposals to Sales forthwith for their approval. The approximate extra cost of working overtime to give the earlier dates of delivery would be £55 per body. We are asking Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} to issue the usual order. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Film Noted & instructions to Mr R exe(Aero Engine)cuted AH | ||
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