From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of wire wheels, nuts, and disc wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0318 | |
| Date | 9th March 1938 | |
| Copy - Mr.Grylls. GES/UT.65 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 9th March, 1938. D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr.H.Royce. Dear Sirs, We understand that the information for which you ask in your letter of the 8th March, has been given to you to-day by telephone from Fort Dunlop. In confirmation of their message, we would say that we hope to be able to despatch to you on Monday next, the following items :- 2. 4.00-17 72V Wire Wheels, with front cone machined to a 30° angle. 1. R.H. and 1. L.H. Nuts for same. 4. Disc Wheels complete with 2 plain cover caps, and 2 cover caps with dummy octagonal nut at the centre. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO. LTD. Thos. Shanks Technical Manager. | ||