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).
Order for a modified set of 20/25 HP road wheels based on a reduced price proposal from Dunlop.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\4\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 22th May 1931 | |
| Copy X5810 ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} C. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} C. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY6/G.22.5.31. 20/25 HP. ROAD WHEELS. As a result of recommendations that were put forward in regard to modifying the present type of Dunlop wire wheel in order to make it easier in production, the Dunlop Co. have been able to submit us a reduced price for the wheels in question, which has made the scheme a workable proposal for the second half of 'T' series. The proposal as it now stands has been agreed to be sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and R.{Sir Henry Royce} One set of wheels are required urgently for use on the 20/25 HP. chassis, which is being sent to France in about three weeks. Would you kindly, therefore, arrange to order a complete set of wheels consisting of :- a/- 5 wheels. b/- 4 hubs and retaining nuts. c/- 1 spanner. In accordance with the Dunlop drawing No. Sch. 1599. The price of a complete set as outlined above is :- £22. 10. 0. This is the type of wheel which is to be ordered for the second half of 'T' series. The one set above is required in advance. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||