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 S. Smith & Sons regarding perished and burst flexible tubings on 'Jackall' Jacks fitted to a Phantom II car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0094 | |
| Date | 12th June 1934 | |
| 43117 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Dwg.6/KW. 12th June, 1934. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For attention of Mr. Bailey. Dear Sirs, "JACKALL" JACKS. With reference to the above, a set of which you recently fitted to one of our Phantom II cars. We are forwarding to you under separate cover the front and rear flexible tubings, both of which are perished and the front one has burst, no doubt through this reason. Owing to the fact that these tubings are exposed to weather conditions etc., a better quality rubber is definitely required, and we suggest that these flexible tubes should be armoured as a guard against grit etc. We shall be pleased to have your comments on this point and to receive an improved set of flexes complete with copper joint washers at the earliest possible moment so that we may proceed with our tests. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||