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. Ltd. regarding the production of 4.00 x 17 Disc wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0259 | |
| Date | 18th January 1937 | |
| 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}221.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. For the attention of I.A.Leslie, Esq. 18th January, 1937. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 16th, we are proceeding with 2, 4.00 x 17 Disc wheels with rims improvised from 10.G. E.L.P. strip. Two pressings have already been reserved for your possible requirements, and this should help the delivery position. We will let you know when the Factory anticipate effecting despatch. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. H.C.Price Manager - Car Manfrs. Division. | ||