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. concerning accommodation for balance units on experimental wire wheels for a 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 22th February 1935 | |
| X405D DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/LW.618.D. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Leslie. 22nd February, 1935. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 21st inst. we think we should mention that on the set of 3.62x17 wire wheels which our Works have in hand, it has been found necessary to provide accommodation for the type of balance unit used on wheels previously produced to your part No.G.82634. These wheels incorporated the 4.00x17 rim size and were, we believe, supplied for experimental purposes on the 40/50 HP. chassis. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO.LIMITED. Manager - Car Manfrs. Division. | ||