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).
Correspondence to Kelsey Hayes Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding a drawing for a 16-inch wheel and the supply of wheels with duralumin rims.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\7\ scan0287 | |
Date | 20th November 1940 | |
1375 wheels gen Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/ML. 20.11.40. Messrs Kelsey Hayes Wheel Co.Ltd., DAGENHAM DOCK. Essex. For the attention of Mr. Inglis. Dear Sirs, As promised at our interview yesterday, we are sending you herewith a drawing of our existing 16" wheel. We are anxious to try a set of these wheels fitted with duralumin rims. If you are able to undertake the necessary experimental work we shall be pleased to provide you with two wheels to modify and, should these prove to be reasonably successful, with a further three to complete the set. We also confirm that we agree to your supplying us with a set of five wheels to your Drawing No: 105310, but fitted with 3 1/2" rims, as shown on this drawing, instead of the 3" rims which we previously asked for. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS ROYCE LTD., | ||