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 Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming details for an order of 72V and 72R type wire wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0385 | |
| Date | 10th November 1938 | |
| 1370. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/WS.1518.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of G.H.Grylls, Esq. 10th November, 1938. Dear Sirs, Following telephone conversation this morning, we would confirm that the Factory are now arranging to build 2, 5.00x17 Wire Wheels against Order 75216 with the 72V type shell embodying 10° cone angle, whereas the 2, 5.50x16 will incorporate the later 72R shell and 30° cone angle. It is hoped that the 16" wheels, complete with special tyres, may be ready for despatch to you by the middle or towards the end of next week, but the delivery position on the 17" wheels is, at the moment, controlled by the fact that such diameter rims in 5.00 section are not a stock item. Our promise will, however, be conveyed to you as quickly as possible. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. [Signature] Manager, Car Manfrs. Division. | ||