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Performance issues with headlamp cross-members and Wilmot Breedon bumpers.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\4\  scan0006
Date  7th July 1936
  
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To Derby ......Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
c. to ........GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}

Sr/VAI/GM.7.7.36

9 Headlamp cross-member - D.S. Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} 301
We have only fitted two of the new type vis FB. 2530 (type with reinforced brackets).

: 31 : 93

10 Wilmot Breedon bumpers - D.S. Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} 289.
We have had several failures of the FB. 1839 strengthened type studs and we have also had two failures of the FB.2215 reinforced type clip.

: 35 : 105

Please let us know whether you require any more information.

Sr/VA.A
  
  
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