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 Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding additional charges for extra work on a Lorry Body on a 1-B-50 Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0120 | |
| Date | 15th July 1940 | |
| 1021 B DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD W.M. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473-HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 SPECIALISTS IN SHEET METAL WORK AND WOOD WORK FOR THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY APPROVED BY A.I.D. ON AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE LISTS YOUR REF. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}13/ML. OUR REF. CWW/GC 15th July.1940. For the attention of Mr. W.A.Robotham. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Re: Lorry Body on 1-B-50 Chassis. We acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 12th inst., with reference to our Invoice in respect of the above. We would mention that our original quotation of £36. 10. 0. covered the normal type of body, such as we have provided in the past to various Councils etc, as Ambulance Units, and in addition to this work it was necessary for us to include the following, to conform to your particular requirements:- Tail Board. All iron fixings underneath body. King post supports to the sides of the body. Rear curtains. Painting whole of vehicle (varnish finish) Applying lettering to nearside of body in 2" letters. Application of matt white paint where necessary to conform to Black-out regulations. We feel sure you will appreciate that this extra work justifies the additional charge of £15. 5. 0. over and above our original quotation, and we trust therefore, you will be able to pass our account accordingly. Yours faithfully, for PARK WARD & CO LTD., Works Director. | ||