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 confirming the despatch of five 4.50-16 Disc Wheels and suggesting a modification for the cap fixing springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0364 | |
| Date | 27th August 1938 | |
| 1370- DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO, LTD. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W. GOODYEAR & SONS LTD, (DUDLEY) TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY" TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 8633 (5 LINES) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. YOUR REF. OUR REF. GES/MJ.305. 27th August, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr. Grylls. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you by passenger train on Monday, five 4.50-16 Disc Wheels and Cover Caps. We would point out that the cap fixing springs, although made to drawing would be improved by an alteration to the leading edge, to facilitate the fitting of the cap. Owing to the extreme urgency of the matter, we have not delayed delivery of these first wheels to make the modification, but suggest that it should be embodied in future supplies. [Logo: 1938 DUNLOP 50 YEARS OF GROWTH] | ||