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 Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for parts for sample frames and a larger order of 1000 frames.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\5\ scan0055 | |
| Date | 29th October 1937 | |
| 1010 ? + m/Les.3/MH.{M. Huckerby} 29th. October 1937. Messrs. Rubery, Owen & Co. Ltd., Darlaston, South Staffs. For the attention of Mr.Sinnatt. Dear Sirs, Referring to our telephone conversation, will you please let us have a cost estimate as soon as possible for supplying the major parts for 3 sample frames to F.CD.139. The parts required are - 3 pairs of side members. 3 pairs of crossiform members. 3 pairs of front gussets which pass through the front cross-member. Will you also let us know how soon you can supply the first set of parts. These parts should be mild steel and .104 thick. Referring to the estimate for 1000 frames to F.CD.139 in .104 mild steel, we should like to know when you will be able to supply the necessary tool and frame costs. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||