Letter from Dunlop regarding power consumption data and the supply of special tyres for steering tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\2\ scan0299 | |
| Date | 2nd September 1938 | |
| DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/WS.48.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of G.H.Grylls, Esq. 2nd September, 1938. [Handwritten Initials: RH {R. Hollingworth} *] [Handwritten Reference: /1339?] Dear Sirs, Following the writer's and Mr.Lambourn's discussion with you on the 17th August, we regret that the information you require in connection with the power consumption of 6.50-17 and 7.00-18 tyres is not yet available, but we would confirm that tests are now being carried out to provide it. The results will be sent through to you as quickly as possible, as will also the two pairs of special tyres which it was agreed we should supply for comparison on steering tests. Yours faithfully, FOR DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. [Handwritten Initials: FGH] [Signature] Manager, Car Manfrs. Division. [Logo: 1888 1938 DUNLOP 50 YEARS OF GROWTH] | ||
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).