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 regarding alternative schemes for mounting a Bentley III radiator grille and a quotation for a Wraith petrol tank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\3\ scan0282 | |
| Date | 21th December 1937 | |
| 1280 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.4/WH. 21st. December 1937. Messrs. John Marston Ltd., Wolverhampton. For the attention of Mr.Dunn. Dear Sirs, Further to the question of your submitting a quotation for our Bentley III radiator, we enclose herewith prints of schemes PD.78 and PD.79 which show alternative methods of mounting the radiator grille. You already have one alternative scheme which we have discussed, the latter two schemes were produced as a result of your statement that you considered it cheaper and more satisfactory to mount the grille direct off the front shell support plate than off a separate stiffener. Will you please examine these schemes and let us know which you consider the cheaper and most suitable to your production methods in the event of your manufacturing this radiator for us. We would also like to know which you think will involve the greater tool cost and whether you anticipate any difficulty with the rivetting of the tabs on PD.79 scheme, in fact any criticisms which you care to make. We would be glad if you could 'phone the writer to-morrow if possible and let us have your findings, as we cannot finally detail all the pieces until this grille mounting is settled. Will you please acquaint us as soon as you are ready for the car heater pieces which we are to supply. We will send you a drawing of our Wraith petrol tank, our Mr.Dixon would like you to quote for supplying this tank complete. Mr. Dixon will accompany the writer when he next visits your works in order to discuss your quotation for this tank. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||