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 seeking instruction on whether to proceed with an order for lightweight rims due to the 'European situation'.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\3\ scan0090 | |
| Date | 22th September 1939 | |
| DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION NO. 395. YOUR REF: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}1/MH.{M. Huckerby} OUR REF: HEP/WS.308. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 1370' GRY{Shadwell Grylls} Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of S.H.Grylls, Esq. 22nd September, 1939. Dear Sirs, 5.50x16 Light Weight Rims. Referring to your letter of the 30th August in connection with the above, we should be glad of your instructions as to whether you wish us to proceed with these rims in view of the European situation, and if so when we may expect the centres to which they are to be fitted. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. Manager, Car Manfrs.Division. | ||