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. acknowledging a report of worn splines on a pair of Bentley Rear Hubs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0277 | |
| Date | 24th May 1937 | |
| DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL CO.,LTD. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED W.GOODYEAR & SONS LTD., (DUDLEY). 1370 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SOUND, COVENTRY." TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 8633. 5 LINES, (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE). CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FOLESHILL, COVENTRY. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}3/R OUR REF. EAT/VH. 24th May 1937. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 21st instant, and note that you are sending on to us a pair of Bentley Rear Hubs in which the internal driving splines have worn unduly. Immediately the Hubs arrive we will, as requested, let you have our comments. Yours faithfully, For DUNLOP RIM & WHEEL COMPANY LIMITED. [Signature] Chief Inspector. | ||