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. regarding the production of special 5.00 x 18' wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0214 | |
| Date | 30th January 1936 | |
| 21370 GRY{Shadwell Grylls} DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO., LTD. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W. GOODYEAR & SONS LTD. (DUDLEY). TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY." TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 6633. 5 LINES. (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE). DIRECTORS: RT. HON. SIR ERIC GEDDES, G.C.B., C.B.E., CHAIRMAN. SIR J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} GEORGE BEHARRELL, D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} S. O.{Mr Oldham}, VICE CHAIRMAN. F.{Mr Friese} F.{Mr Friese} GOODYEAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} GOODYEAR, WORKS DIRECTOR. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} L. COLLYER. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BEHARRELL. MANUFACTURERS OF ALL CLASSES OF WHEEL & HUB EQUIPMENT. GENERAL ENGINEERS. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. YOUR REF: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 21/KW. OUR REF: GES/CEH.387. Drawing Office. 30th January, 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, We are putting in hand the four special 5.00 x 18" wheels to which you refer in your memo of the 27th instant. It is understood, of course, that these wheels are being specially prepared, as no standard rim section exists. We presume that you appreciate this latter point, and that we are not in a position to produce such rims in quantities, should you have in mind the standardisation of this size. Your remarks with regard to the widening of the track have been noted, and arrangements will be made in regard to the fitting of the tyres. Up to the moment we have not received your official order, but are proceeding with the work pending its arrival. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD. Technical Manager. | ||