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 to S. Smith & Sons regarding a front flex that burst during initial testing and a request for a replacement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0077 | |
| Date | 11th April 1934 | |
| X3117 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}6/KW. 11th April, 1934. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Nichols. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 10th April, giving me the weights of the various parts. Unfortunately we have not been able to get very far with our tests, as on the first occasion we had need of the Jacks the near side front flex burst at the nipple. I am returning the damaged flex to you to-day. Will you please let me have a replacement by return. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||