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Design of rear shock dampers for the Bentley Ill.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 99\3\  scan0067
Date  28th January 1938
  
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /SFS.
Day
EV {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /Mr. Bastow.
C. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

BY.5/G.28.1.38.

2006 482

BENTLEY Ill. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS.

Re: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Les.5/MCL.28.1.38.

As the rear shock damper is not in itself a problem, while the front damper is, I do not think we should at this stage set out to design a damper for the rear spring, but fit either a standard Bentley or pro tem. the Armstrong, and await the verdict on the new front damper, which will have repercussions on the rear damper design.

We have a great deal of work on hand in the Design Department at the moment, and EV {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /Bastow who would most efficiently do the design has some serious features to clear up in connection with the front suspension and steering lock, which need immediate attention.

BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
BY
  
  
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