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 availability of moulds for experimental tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\2\ Scan363 | |
| Date | 26th October 1931 | |
| 84050. DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS PHONE BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108 M.B.E. 28 LINES EXTENSION No. 237. YOUR REF: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}6/AD. OUR REF: FF.MW. Product Development Div. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 26th. October, 1931. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Attention of - Mr.A.W.Robotham. Dear Sirs, We beg to acknowledge yours of the 23rd inst., with regard to 6.00/19" and 7.00/20" experimental tyres having new tread pattern. Confirming our conversation over the 'phone this afternoon, we regret that at the moment we only have the one size mould, i.e. a 7.00/20 size, which you have previously tested out. However, we are quite prepared to put in hand a mould to suit your requirements - the size of which you will advise us in due course. We would mention that it would be approximately six weeks before a supply of tyres for test would be available. Trusting this will meet your wishes. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY, LTD., F.{Mr Friese} Fellowes Product Development Division. | ||