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 conversion of twelve Type 72V Bentley wire wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0285 | |
| Date | 30th March 1936 | |
| X1332 DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO. LTD. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W. GOODYEAR & SONS LTD. (DUDLEY). TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY." TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 8633. 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.S.O., VICE-CHAIRMAN. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} F.{Mr Friese} GOODYEAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR. C. 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: OUR REF: GES/CEH.461. Drawing Office. 30th March, 1936. F.H. Hall, Esq., 53 Berkeley Street, Baker Street, LONDON. Dear Sir, We understand that Mr. Price has been in communication with you with regard to the conversion of twelve Type 72V Bentley wire wheels, which are to be rebuilt with 4.00x19 Rims. We shall be glad if you will check over drawing CDS.746 sent herewith, and let us know if you are in agreement with the dimensions given. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.LTD. [Signature] Technical Manager. Enc: CDS.746. | ||