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 Rubber Co. confirming details about special wheels and locknuts for despatch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0319 | |
| Date | 9th March 1938 | |
| 1370. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/HM. {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} 119.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. For the attention of S.H.Grylls, Esq. 9th March, 1938. Dear Sirs, Following your conversation with Mr. Sharp in Coventry last night, and our telephone message this morning, we confirm that the pair of special wheels, GW.429, with the outer cone angle increased from 10° to 30°, and also a pair of locknuts to suit, will be ready for despatch to you on Monday next. We shall also include in the same consignment the 4 special disc wheels (4.50x16), together with 4 caps - 2 with a circular front and the remaining 2 with an octagonal centre piece. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. [Signature] Manager - Car Manfrs. Division. [Logo: 1888 1938 DUNLOP 50 YEARS OF GROWTH] | ||