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 from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. proposing a new reference system for hubs on steel and wire wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\3\ Scan198 | |
| Date | 8th May 1925 | |
| COPY OF LETTER FROM:- THE DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD., HOLBROOK LANE, FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. GES/DS. DRAWING OFFICE. 8th May 1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, HUBS FOR STEEL & WIRE WHEELS. In view of the recent modifications to design, we think that in order to prevent confusion, the new types should bear a reference letter distinct from that of the hubs and adaptors originally made. We propose to refer to the Steel Wheel Equipment for a 20 H.P. model, as type H.2., and Wire Wheel Equipment for the same model would be referred to as type G.2. For the 40 H.P. Model the Steel Wheel Equipment would be known as type H.5., and the Wire Wheel Hub, and details as type E.5. Should they any time be modified to come into line with the new type locking device, they would be referred to as G.5. We trust that this will not clash with any system of reference which you yourselves may employ, and would be pleased to have your remarks on the subject. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD. (Sgd) G.E. Sharp. | ||