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).
Query requesting specifications for stabilising bumpers for a Bentley vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\2\ scan0133 | |
| Date | 1st December 1934 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X4522 S/W. (Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}) Hn{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}15/I/1-12-34. STABILISING BUMPERS. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}24/KW.26-11-34. So that we may be sure of getting from Wilmot-Breeden the type of stabilising bumper you have approved will you kindly tell us, if you can, their reference number. If there is no reference number, will you please give us the following information:- 1. The thickness of the springs of the stabilising bumper considered suitable for the front end of the Bentley. 2. Is one 'D' shaped, or are both flat? 3. The weights for the end dash pots. 4. Do you propose to supply the special washers, or round distance piece, to fit between the dumb irons and Wilmot-Breeden's own bush? Hn{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} | ||