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. confirming the despatch of five modified 72R wire wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\3\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 9th February 1939 | |
| 1370 DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO. LTD. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W. GOODYEAR & SONS LTD., (DUDLEY) TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY" TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 8633 (5 LINES) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. YOUR REF. OUR REF. GES/UT.77. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. 9th February 1939. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Grylls. We are despatching to you to-day, five 4.50-16" type 72R wire wheels, in which the modified type of shell has been embodied. Our special attention has also been given to the distance from the front end of the shell, to the vertical face of the rim flange, in order to provide for the fitting of covering discs. In accordance with the latest arrangement, the rims have been pierced with a 5/8" valve hole. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD. Technical Manager | ||