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The spring suspension mechanism drawings for the Bentley III chassis front wheels.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 100\1\  scan0003
Date  18th January 1937
  
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}

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HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} 3/VS. {J. Vickers} 18.1.37.

BENTLEY III CHASSIS.

SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM FOR FRONT WHEELS.

We are now receiving a number of detail drawings in connection with the above, such as :-

Front Axle Yokes.

Fulcrum Brackets.

Triangular Levers.

Bearing Housings, etc. etc.

We would like your opinion as to how far you would like us to proceed, having in mind your views on the Wraith front suspension. An early reply will oblige as we are holding up drawings. & u/cs etc

HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} [Signature]
  
  
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