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. regarding the selection of tyres for wire wheels against a specific order.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0215 | |
| Date | 10th February 1936 | |
| DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD. C17 wmb TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}21/KW. OUR REF: HEP/HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}559.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited. DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Grylls. 10th February, 1936. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 27th January, addressed to our Wheel Works, we propose to take advantage of the suggestion that tyres are fitted prior to despatch of the special 5 x 18 Wire wheels which are in hand against order 10126. We are not certain, however, whether it is the standard size 7.00 x 18 which you will require, or the oversize 7.50 x 18, and we shall be extremely obliged for your confirmation on this point, if possible by return, so that we may have ample time for selecting which ever tyres may be involved. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LIMITED. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Price Manager - Car Manfrs. Division. | ||