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 New Hudson Ltd arranging a visit to inspect Girling Brakes and discuss an idler lever and wedge unit.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\2\ scan0159 | |
Date | 13th May 1937 | |
REGISTERED TRADE MARK 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT WAR OFFICE . G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} P. O.{Mr Oldham} COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS ICKNIELD STREET BIRMINGHAM-18 OUR REF. AF/AL. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}14/AP. DATE 13th May 1937. File Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Martindale. We thank you for yours of the 11th inst., and unfortunately we cannot come over this week but will definitely call on you next Wednesday, the 19th inst., with a view to inspecting the GIRLING BRAKES which are fitted to your car. We note your remarks re an idler lever but naturally we cannot pass an opinion until we have seen same. We will also be pleased to discuss with you the question of the wedge unit in connection with the adjustment being incorporated in same. With many thanks. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LTD., Alex Fraser MANAGER. | ||