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 to a supplier requesting the urgent production of engine mounting rubbers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\1\ scan0159 | |
| Date | 6th June 1935 | |
| X322 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.7/MA. 6th June, 1935. British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. For the attention of Mr.Evans. Dear Sir, We are despatching tonight 4 pairs of the steel parts necessary for you to produce 4 engine mounting rubbers E.87439. Will you please make 2 of these durometer 65-70 and the other 2 rubbers durometer 55-60. These rubbers are extremely urgent so I suggest that you phone me tomorrow at 2.15 pm. to let me know the position. It will not be necessary to paint the rubber, if this will save time. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||