Typed letter from Chateauroux, France, regarding tyre testing and logistics for car 3.B.IV.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0108 | |
| Date | 10th May 1937 | |
| Typed Text: HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX(French test region). Indre. France. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} /HFH {Hoppy F. Hamilton} /2/JAB. 10th May 1937. 3. B. IV. I arrived here on the midday train from Paris. We are starting shifts on 3.B.IV. on Tuesday morning. A set of 6.50 x 17 India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes) tyres have been received, but a day's running will be completed on the existing 6.00 x 17" tyres before the new ones are fitted, so as to gain a fair comparison between the two sizes. F. {Mr Friese} Dodd has been asked to forward us Four new 6.50 x 17 India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes)s, so as to have some in reserve and if necessary, to have sufficient to finish off the test. We are hoping to receive these as soon as possible. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} /HFH. {Hoppy F. Hamilton} Handwritten Text: [Top of page, handwritten] F. {Mr Friese} D 200a [Left margin, handwritten] Mean on 6/h To. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Haslan no standard wheels GRY {Shadwell Grylls} send tyres immediately [Bottom right, handwritten] H Hamilton 4 - 6x17 India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes) covers & tubes despatched 12.5.37 GH GRY {Shadwell Grylls} | ||
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