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. advising of a weight increase for a redesigned 5.00' section rim.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0223 | |
| Date | 1st May 1936 | |
| X1370 DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO., LTD. (WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W. GOODYEAR & SONS LTD. (DUDLEY)) TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY." TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 8633. 6 LINES. (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) DIRECTORS: RT HON SIR ERIC GEDDES, G.C.B., C.B.E., CHAIRMAN. SIR J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} GEORGE BEHARRELL, D.S.O., VICE-CHAIRMAN. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} F.{Mr Friese} GOODYEAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR. C. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} GOODYEAR, WORKS DIRECTOR. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} L. COLLYER. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BEHARRELL. MANUFACTURERS OF ALL CLASSES OF WHEEL & HUB EQUIPMENT. GENERAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. YOUR REF: OUR REF: GES/PBC/CEH.989. Drawing Office. GRY{Shadwell Grylls}- 1st May, 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Referring to our letter of yesterday's date accompanying copies of drawings CDS.765/7, we have reconsidered the detailed design with the proposed 5.00" section rim shown on these drawings, and we find that there will be an increase of approximately 2 1/2 lbs in the weight of each type of rim. We shall be glad, therefore, if you will please amend the weight figures quoted in our letter accordingly. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD. [Signature] Technical Manager. [Handwritten notes:] HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}- P.iii R> 2/5/36 | ||