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img001 Request to replace the old-type wind-horn relay on car 37-EX with a standard type.
View original record To RHC. r6066 Hs/Wst.30/JH.5.6.36. Wind-Horn Relay on 37-EX. Will you please arrange for the old-type horn relay, at present on car 37-EX, to be removed and handed to us, and one of the standard type…

img002 Investigation into the temporary failure of Lucas Wind Tone Horns due to moisture and dirt.
View original record COPY. To Hs/Rn. c. to DG. c. to E. c. to By. CAP Lucas Wind Tone Horns on B-56-BN. FJH. It has been suspected that wet and foggy weather contribute to the temporary failure of these horns on the road,…

img003 Horn failure due to blockage from rain or snow, suggesting a flexible mounting as a solution.
View original record -2- If however, these horns are driven at speed into a rain storm, the force of wind is sufficient to hold up the water no matter how clean the inside of the trumpet and tube may be. This will only…

img004 Alternative modification for a quieter horn button operation.
View original record To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. X 6066 Hs/FD.1/KW.12.6.36. Alternative Modification for Quieter operation of Horn Button. R.R. Sch.929 with ebonite horn button switch has been in operation on 33-EX for the…

img005 Unsuitability and objections to standardizing Lucas Wind Tone Horns.
View original record To Sg. from Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Cx. c. to Mx. x 6066 Hs/Rm.12/KW.15.6.36. Lucas Wind Tone Horns. The present position with regard to these wind tone horns is somewhat…

img006 Investigation into the failure of Lucas Wind Tone Horns due to moisture and dirt build-up.
View original record COPY. To Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to Ev. GWH/HPH/4/JAB.10.6.36. Lucas Wind Tone Horns on B-56-BN. It has been suspected that wet and foggy weather contribute to the temporary failure of these…

img007 Horn failure due to blockage from rain or snow and a suggestion for flexible mounting.
View original record -2- If however, these horns are driven at speed into a rain storm, the force of wind is sufficient to hold up the water no matter how clean the inside of the trumpet and tube may be. This will only…

img008 Requesting the overhaul and readjustment of a pair of Lucas Wind Tone Horns from a 25/30 HP car.
View original record r6066 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Wst.10/JH.18.6.36. Lucas Wind Tone Horns. We are sending into the stores a pair of the above horns removed from Sg's. 25/30 HP car. The note of one of the…

img009 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning issues with Wind Tone Horns, requesting comments on a report from testers in France.
View original record 66066. Hs/Wst.6/MA. 17th June, 1936. Messrs.Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM, 19. For the attention of Mr.E.A.Watson. Dear Sir, We are still experiencing trouble of rather an elusive…

img010 Tests conducted on Lucas Wind Tone Horns to investigate failures caused by moisture.
View original record COPY Lucas Wind Tone Horns on B-56-BN. It has been suspected that wet and foggy weather contribute to the temporary failure of these horns on the road, and tests have been carried out to find if the…

img011 The causes of car horn failure in adverse weather conditions like rain and snow.
View original record -2- Horns fail more frequently after the car has done considerable mileage, the reason being that dirt driven in by wind and rain collects inside in lumps and assists the water in building up, whereas…

img012 Requesting the modification of two old Lucas Wind-Horn relay switches.
View original record 76666 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/EP. HS/Wst. 27/JH. 19.6.36. Lucas Wind-Horn Relays. We have two of the old type of horn relay switches which we would like modified, to bring them up to present…

img013 Repair and upgrade of damaged Lucas wind horns from car 21-G-IV.
View original record To Roy. C. to C/Mt. rhobbs HS/Wst.21/JH. 25.6.36. Lucas Wind Horns. We have a pair of wind horns, removed from car 21-G-IV, the trumpets of which have become damaged. Will you please arrange for these…

img014 Dispatch order for a pair of Wind Horns to be sent to J. Lucas Ltd. for overhaul, repair, and modification.
View original record G/Lt. c. to D/SP. c. to Hs/Wst. ROY/MS.1/FS. Rhodes 29th June 1936. 21-G-IV. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. J.Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham. 1 pair. Wind Horns - for overhaul,…

img015 Failure and repair of Lucas Wind Horns from car 37-EX.
View original record 6066 To Roy. c: to C/Mt. HS/Wst.14/JH. 2.8.36. Lucas Wind Horns off Car 37-EX. The treble horn, on the above car, has failed, apparently as the result of the resistance element, mounted inside the…

img016 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. following up on issues found during tests of their Wind Tone Horns.
View original record V6066 Hs/Wst.2/MA. 7th August, 1936. Messrs.Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM, 19. For the attention of Mr.E.A.Watson. Dear Sir, On the 17th of June last we wrote youa letter reference…

img017 Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a delay in providing a report on tests for wind tone horns.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM…

img018 Requesting the return of Lucas Wind Horns from Car 35-EX for modification.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/Mt. 6066 Hs/Wst.10/JH. 27.8.36. Lucas Wind Horns off Car. 35-EX. Will you please arrange for the return to ther makers, of the above pair of horns for overhaul and modification to our…

img019 Request to fit Delco Remy horns to a Chevrolet car for trials to compare with problematic Lucas horns.
View original record To RHC. c: to Hs/FD. v.loolde. Hs/Wst.10/JH. 29.8.36. Will you please arrange to fit to the Chevrolet car, one pair of Delco Remy matched horns for trials, as we are anxious to compare their…

img020 Standardisation of parts request for Lucas Wind Tone Horns.
View original record RR 755A (SH) (63912. 17-5-34) B.M. 3/1319/3. Completed 15.9.36. 20/25 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts. LUCAS WIND TONE HORNS. Origin. Request of Sales. Report of Experimental Test.…

img021 Estimated cost calculation for extra Jigs, Tools, and Equipment for the 'M' series chassis.
View original record Estimated cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment £47 (Lft/WS.9.7.36.). Could be brought on to production at the first chassis in "M" series (Lft/GL.8.7.36.). £. s. d. £. s. d. £. s. d. £. s. d. Cost…

img022 Request for the return, repair and modification of Lucas Wind Horns from car 36-EX due to a sparking issue.
View original record 6066 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Wst.10/JH.17.9.36. Lucas Wind Horns off Car 36-EX. Will you please arrange for the return of the above pair of horns, for overhaul and repair. Our complaint in connection…

img023 Incorrect repair and return of Lucas wind horns from car 36-EX.
View original record To Roy, c. to G/Mt. 6066 Hs/Wst.9/JH. 2.10.36. Lucas Wind Horns off Car 36-EX. On 18.9.36. we returned a pair of wind horns off 36-EX. to the makers with the request that the horns be repaired and…

img024 The incorrect repair and modification of Lucas Wind Horns.
View original record 6066 Roy. From Wst. c. to G/MT. Wst.1/MA.22.10.36. LUCAS WIND HORNS. We received, from the Makers, on 14.10.36, a pair of the above type horns. Presumably, these are the horns, that were removed from…

img025 Request for an update on the present position of electric horns made from Bakelite.
View original record 16066. S/W. Wst. re- Electric Horns in Bakelite. Cx2/KW27.10.36. Will you please let me know what is the present position with this alternative type of electric horn. I should like to have some…

img026 New single-note electric horns from Lucas Co., highlighting their reduced current consumption.
View original record To CX. c.c to SG. c.c to HS. r6066. RM/Wst.9/JH.28.10.36. New type Electric Horns. Replying to your Cx.2/KW.27.10.36. The Lucas Co. have not yet completed the moulds for these horns made in bakelite,…

img027 The return of faulty Lucas Wind Horns from a Phantom experimental car for overhaul.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/Mt. 6066 Rm/Wst.29/JH.5.11.36. Mrs Toples Lucas Wind Horns. A pair of horns, of the above type, has been removed from a Phantom experimental car, owing to their erratic behaviour. Will…

img028 Order for various lamp bulbs.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/Wst. 6089 Rm/Wst.22/AP.16.11.36. LAMP BULBS. Will you please order for us the following lamp bulbs to order No.54101. 2 doz. 12 volt 36 watt SCC. Headlamp bulbs. 4 doz. 12 volt 4 watt…

img029 Request for a comparative test of Lucas Wind Horns type W.T.22 on car 32-EX.
View original record 6066 To HRS. coming into Friday afternoon. Lucas Wind Horns type W.T.22. In order to carry out comparative tests on the above type of horns, will you please arrange for the pair at present on car…

img030 New Lucas electric horns and proposing a test for under-bonnet mounting.
View original record 6066. To E. from Rm/Wst. c. to E/Ev. Rm/Wst.16/AP.24.11.36. LUCAS NEW TYPE ELECTRIC HORNS. Messrs. Lucas now tell us that these horns were primarily designed for under bonnet mounting and they do not…

img031 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. detailing ignition distributor specifications for a Bentley Chassis.
View original record 6066. Experimental Department 2nd. December 1936. Rm/Wst.4/AP. Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19 For the attention of Mr.W.E.Robinson. Dear Sirs, In response to your request,…

img032 Letter to Joseph Lucas Limited regarding recurring issues and failures with Mellotone horns.
View original record COPY e. MX c. ROY. c. Rm/Wst. 6086 WST 7th. December 1936. BY.1/G. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Limited, Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. 19. Dear Sirs, MELLOTONE HORNS. ---------------- We are having a…

img033 Letter to Joseph Lucas Limited urging for an immediate and intelligent solution to a problem.
View original record - 2 - 7th. December 1936. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Limited, BIRMINGHAM, 19. The matter is very urgent, and we would very much appreciate same being given immediate attention on the lines we suggest, as…

img034 Troublesome Lucas Mellotone horns and a request for a report on more reliable alternatives.
View original record Handwritten: WST Please discuss Rm 6066 S/W. Wst. Lucas Mellotone Horns. These, as you may know, have proved somewhat troublesome and appear to readily get out of adjustment, mostly temporarily. We…

img035 Issues with Lucas Mellotone horns and the ongoing testing of new experimental versions.
View original record 6066 To Cx. from Rm/Wst. c. to Sg. c. to E. Rm/Wst.7/AP.8.12.36. LUCAS MELLOTONE HORNS. Replying to your memo Cx.3/KW.7.12.36. We are interested to hear that you are getting trouble with these horns,…

img036 Request for a report on the acoustic properties of new Lucas horns versus Mellotone horns on Chassis 32-EX.
View original record .6066 To Rm/FD. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.12/AP.11.12.36. CHASSIS 32-EX. We should be glad to have a report from you as soon as possible on the acoustic properties of the new Lucas horns mounted under the…

img037 Failure of the treble horn on car 37-EX and a request for its overhaul and repair.
View original record .6066 To HPS. Rm/Wst.2/JH.19.12.36. Wind Horns on 37-EX. The treble horn on the above car has failed. As far as can be seen the failure is due to the breaking of the resistance element which is…

img038 The failures of Lucas Mellotone Horns and the proposed modifications.
View original record C.A.P. 6066 Will you gradually get all our horns changed over WSD S/W. Rm/Wst. CxIO/KW8.1.37. Lucas Mellotone Horns. Rm/Wst.7/AP8137 You will doubtless be interested to hear the result of the…

img039 Inquiry to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding cost reduction and delivery of a new under-bonnet wind-tone horn.
View original record WST 6066 Experimental Department 13th January 1937. Rm/Wst.8/AP. Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr.W.E.Robinson. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly let us know…

img040 The return of Lucas Wind-Tone horns removed from a 25/30HP car.
View original record 6066. To HFS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.9/AP.21.1.37. LUCAS WIND-TONE HORNS. We have a pair of horns of the above type which have been removed from Sg.'s 25/30HP. car. Will you please have these horns…

img041 The replacement and modification of Lucas Wind-Tone Horns for experimental and Phantom cars.
View original record 6066 To HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.4/AP.13.1.37. LUCAS WIND-TONE HORNS. As a start towards changing the wind horns, on all Experimental Cars, for new ones of the modified design, will you please…

img042 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning the supply of a Distributor and modified Wind Tone Horns for testing.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. [Handwritten number: 6066] JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED…

img043 Continuation page of a letter from Joseph Lucas Limited.
View original record CONTINUATION Rolls-Royce. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED PAGE 2 DATE 28th.Jan: Assuring you of our best attention at all times. We are, Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED. [Signature] Technical Sales…

img044 Fitting redesigned trumpets to Lucas W.T.11 horns to resolve issues with snow and rain.
View original record To HPS. 6066 Rm/Wst.3/JH.1.2.37. LUCAS W.T.11 Type Horns. We have received from the Makers, a pair of trumpets for the W.T.11 type of horn, which have been designed to overcome the trouble due to…

img045 List of Parts and blueprints for Wraith II headlamps, horns, and fittings.
View original record 6066? TO HPS. c. Rm/Wst. BY/RD.6/B.3.2.37 WRAITH II : HEADLAMPS, HORNS & FITTINGS : LeC.5187. We hand you herewith, our LOP, DW.184 - Lamps, Horns and Fittings for the above chassis, and with the…

img046 Request to remove old horns and fit new Lucas WT11X type horns to chassis 37 Ex.
View original record 6066 HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.24/3.2.37. Lucas Horns for Chassis 37 Ex. Will you please have the horns and brackets removed from 37 Ex, and a pair of the latest WT11X type fitted. We have the new…

img047 Request to fit new WT11X horns and a FT57 fog lamp to chassis 34 Ex.
View original record HPS from Rm/Wst. 6066 Rm/Wst.1/M.4.2.37. Chassis 34 Ex. We have received a pair of the latest WT11X type horns, and a FT57 type fog lamp for the above car. Will you please have these fitted in place…

img048 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the return of faulty horn relay switches for testing.
View original record 6066- (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Wst.19/M. 4th February, 1936. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We note that the numbers of horn relay switches are having to be returned to…

img049 Removal and exchange of Lucas W.T. Horns from chassis 34 EX.
View original record 6066 MPS/CEP from Rm/Wst c to Wst/JJ Rm/Wst15/M.10.2.37. Lucas W.T. Horns off Chassis 34 EX The W.T.11 horns belonging to the above horns have been removed. Will you please have them returned to the…

img050 Request to return Lucas W.T.11 horns from chassis 36 Ex to the makers for exchange with the W.T.11X type.
View original record 6066. HPS/CEP from Rm/Wst c to Wst/JJ Rm/Wst14/M.10.2.37. Lucas W.T. Horns off Chassis 36 Ex. A pair of W.T.11 horns have been removed from the above chassis for replacement. Will you please have…

img051 Removal of Lucas W.T. horns from chassis 37-EX for replacement.
View original record 6066 To HPS/CEP. from Rm/Wst. c. to Wst/JJ. Rm/Wst.5/AP.22.2.37. LUCAS W.T. HORNS OFF CHASSIS 37-EX. The W.T.11. horns belonging to the above chassis have been removed. Will you please have them…

img052 Request to dispatch replacement Lucas horns for chassis 35-EX in France due to faults with the existing ones.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Rm/Wst.4/JH.23.2.39. Lucas Horns on Chassis 35-EX. The Lucas/W.T.11 type horns, on 35-EX in France, have been giving trouble, and are to be replaced with a pair of the…

img053 The return of unmodified Lucas W.T. horns.
View original record To HPS/WSC. c. to Wst/RC. 6066 Rm/Wst.11/JH.1.3.37. LUCAS W.T. HORNS O/54117. Please note that the horns returned under Hps/WSC.7/BA. 13.1.37. (O/off. ref. 32815.) have been returned without being…

img054 Return and replacement of incorrectly modified Lucas Wind Tone Horns.
View original record To Roy, from HPS/WSC. Rm/Wst. 6066 HPS/WSC.16/BA.2.3.37. O/54117 Lucas Wind Tone Horns. With reference to HPS/WSC.7/BA.13.1.37 instructing the modification of 1 pair of Black enamelled Horns, we are…

img055 Request for a catalogue illustrating Delco-Remy horns.
View original record To Roy. 6066 Wst/RC.14/JH.8.3.37. Will you please supply a catalogue illustrating Delco-Remy horns (12 volt and 6 volt). Wst/RC.

img056 Despatch instruction for a pair of 12-volt matched horns sent as samples on sale or return.
View original record o/Et. c. to n/BP. c. to Wst. 6066 ROY/MS.3/FS. 13th March 1937. o/54317. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111/, Grosvenor Road, S.W.1. 1 pair. 12-volt matched Horns.…

img057 Instructions for testing and fitting new Delco-Remy horns to chassis 39-EX.
View original record 6066 To HPS. from Rm/Wst. c. to Rm/Gry. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/wst.5/AP.15.3.37. New Type Delco-Remy Horns. We have received for test a pair of chromium plated horns similar to the Lucas, from the Delco-Remy…

img058 Fitting and testing Delco Remy electric horns on a Continental Phantom chassis.
View original record 6066 W/S. To Cx. from Rm/Wst. Rm/Wst.6/AP.15.3.37. ELECTRIC HORNS. We have received a pair of chromium plated Delco Remy horns and are arranging for the same to be fitted to our Continental Phantom…

img059 Requesting the return of a pair of trial Delco-Remy horns to the manufacturer.
View original record 6066 To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/JJ. Wst/Rc.7/JH.17.3.37. Re Delco-Remy Horns. Will you please arrange to return 1 pair Delco-Remy horns (black) to the makers. These horns are one of two pairs, sent to us…

img060 Functionality and parts for Delco-Remy electric horns.
View original record S/W. Wst. 6066 Delco-Remy Electric Horns. Cx7/KW19.3.37. Reference Rm/Wst6/AP15.3.37, may I take it that these are a different pair of horns from the ones it was agreed recently should be sent to…

img061 Instruction to fit the latest type louvred trumpets for Lucas WT.11.X horns.
View original record To HPS. c. to Rm/Gry. 6066. Wst/RC.2/JH.20.3.37. Re latest type louvred trumpets for Lucas WT.11.X. Horns. Will you please instruct for these trumpets to be fitted to the horns on 37-EX now in the…

img062 The unsatisfactory performance of Delco Remy electric horns due to incorrect relay switches.
View original record W/S. To Cx. from Rm/Wst. 6066. Rm/Wst.4/AP.22.3.37. DELCO REMY ELECTRIC HORNS. Replying to your Cx.7/KW.19.3.37., apparently when these horns were fitted to your car the electrician wired them up to…

img063 Telegraph request regarding the fitting of Delco-Remy horns to vehicle 35-EX.
View original record 6066. To Rm/GWH/IMW. Rm/Wst.10/JH.22.3.37. Will you please telegraph me whether you have fitted up the Delco-Remy horns on 35-EX. Rm/Wst.

img064 Testing of Lucas ignition sets and various types of car horns.
View original record 6066 S/W To Wst. from Sg. Copy to Cx. re LUCAS. Sg2/E22.3.37 Thanks for Rm/Wst.5/AP.16.3.37. In the course of discussion with Mr.Oliver Lucas he mentioned that we were testing one of their ignition…

img065 Typed memorandum discussing the performance and features of Delco Remy electric horns compared to Lucas horns.
View original record 6066 S/W. Rm/Wst. Cx4/KW23.3.37. Delco Remy Electric Horns. In reply to your Rm/Wst4/AP22.3.37, you will no doubt get GWH to wire up these horns with the relay giving loud and soft effect. They worked…

img066 Issues with a Lucas distributor and Mellotone horns, and an inquiry about Delco-Remy horns.
View original record 6066. Sg. from Rm/Wst. c. Hs. c. Cx. Rm/Wst.6/AP.23.3.37. RE. LUCAS Replying to your Sg.2/E.22.3.37., we have not yet fitted a Lucas distributor to one of our 10,000 miles test cars. The only one we…

img067 Instruction to arrange for the removal of Lucas Wind Tone Horns from chassis 32-EX for inspection.
View original record 6066 To HPS. c.to Wst/JJ. Wst/RC.4/JH.2.4.37. Re. Lucas Wind Tone Horns fitted to 32-EX. Will you please arrange for the Lucas Horns, which are fitted under the bonnet on the above chassis, to be…

img068 Failure of wind tone horns in bad weather and considering alternative solutions.
View original record 6066 Sg. C. Hs. C. CX. C. Sn. C. E. C. By. C. Dn. C. Mx. C. Hd. C. Br. C. HV. RA/Wst.5/AP.5.4.37. RE: WIND TONE HORNS. We have had further talks with Messrs Lucas' technical representatives both at…

img069 The relocation of the car horns to under the bonnet.
View original record -2- by removing the horns from the outside of the car entirely and mounting the same under the bonnet. RM/wst.

img070 Inquiry into the number of complaints of failure or trouble with wind-tone horns after fitting a modified type.
View original record Hd. from Rm/Gry. c. to W/N - Br. 3000? 6066 Rm/Gry6/R.6.4.37. Will you please let us know how may complaints you have had of failure, or trouble, with wind-tone horns. How many of these have been…

img071 Pitting on camshafts, cam rockers, and rollers and the need for rigid inspection.
View original record SMG.JT.30/894 Mr. P.A. Lloyd Wright 8.5.30 6 weeks 10 weeks F.O.P.D H.G. Howes Esq. - Mr. W.J. O. Scott W.I.B. - Mr. P.L. As you know, the camshaft, cam rockers and rollers have been found to be…

img072 Requesting to arrange for Lucas Horns type WT.22, taken off car 32-EX, to be sent to Messrs. Lucas.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6066 Wst/RC.4/JH.6.4.37. Re Lucas Horns taken off 32-EX. Will you please arrange for the above horns type WT.22 to be despatched to Messrs. Lucas, Birmingham. To be marked for the…

img073 Requesting a report on customer complaints about wind tone horns, excluding failures due to snow.
View original record Rm / Wst (crossed out) Has written to GRY 6066 To Ex. from Sg. To Ed. from Sg. Copy to Hs.Rm/Wst C.R.H.& F.H.R. Re Wind Tone Horns. Sg25/E7.4.37 Referring to Rm/Wst.5/AP.5.4.37 our decision must be…

img074 Complaints of faulty wind tone horns traced to the relay unit.
View original record 6066 L.S.T CH! Sgr c to Mr. c to Hs. c to Rm/Wst. c to Hn c to Bys c to D. c to Mr re WIND TONE HORNS. ------------------- With reference to your Sg25/E.7.4.37., we have looked carefully through our…

img075 Status of repairs and modernization for Mellow Tone Horns.
View original record N/W. R/n - Gry. c-Hd 6066 -300a. Br/G8/M. 8.4.37. re, Repairs. Modernization. With reference to Rm/Gry.6/R. 6.4.37. We have checked up our records and find that Modernized Mellow Tone Horns, have been…

img076 Typed memorandum regarding customer complaints and replacements for Wind Tone Horns.
View original record M R HARD 6066 W/S wst Br2/LS.8.4.37. copy to hs. Rm/Wst Cx. Mr. F.RY. Ds. Mx. Br. Technical - Electrical. re Wind Tone Horns. --------------------- With reference to your Sg25/E.7.4.37 concerning the…

img077 Customer preference for the horns used on Phantom III and 25/30 HP cars.
View original record - 2 - to standardise something else. We know from conversations we have had, that many customers like these horns very much. They are a pleasing tone and are distinctive in appearance on the front of…

img078 The return of a pair of faulty Lucas W.T. horns to the makers for overhaul.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6066. Wst/RO.10/JH.9.4.37. Faulty Lucas W.T. Horns. Will you please arrange to send a pair of the above horns back to the makers for overhaul. 1 W.T.11X serial No.600915. 1 W.T.11HX " "…

img079 The decision to persevere with Wind Tone Horns despite existing issues.
View original record WST 6066 S/W To Rm/Wst. from Sg. re Wind Tone Horns. Sg37/E14.4.37 Copy to Hs.Cx.Hn.B. EY.Da.Mx.Hd.Br.Kv. Referring to Rm/Wst.5/AP.5.4.37 you will now have seen reports from Hd. and Br.. In view of…

img080 Request to fit a pair of Lucas WT.11/V type horns to chassis 33-X.
View original record To HPS. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Wst/RC.8/JH.15.4.37. Will you please arrange for a pair of Lucas WT.11/V. type horns to be fitted to 33-X. Wst/RC.

img081 Request to mount a pair of Lucas WT.22 type horns on a 32-EX chassis to replace a faulty pair.
View original record 6066. To HPS. c. to Wst/CAP. Wst/RC.6/JH.15.4.37. Re 32-EX Chassis. Will you please arrange for a pair of Lucas WT.22 type horns to be mounted under the bonnet of the above chassis; to replace the…

img082 The failure of three 25/30HP Mellotone Horns during testing.
View original record 6066 from Mr. [REDACTED] Mx11/T23.4.37 25/30HP - Mellotone Horns. Three of these failed on test yesterday. We believe they are "broken down" to earth. Will you please let me know if you require any…

img083 Returning three failed Mellotone Horns from a 25/30 HP Chassis to the supplier, Messrs Lucas.
View original record 6066 c. Rm/Wst. BY/RD.2/B.26.4.37. 25/30 HP. Chassis - Mellotone Horns. With reference to the three horns which failed on test, referred to in your memo' Mxll/T.23.4.37., please arrange for these to…

img084 Frequent failure of Lucas W.T.22 type horns on car 35-EX and arranging their return to the manufacturer.
View original record To HFS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Wst/RC.1/JH.5.5.37. . Re Lucas W.T.22 type horns off 35-EX. It has been reported by the testers in France that these horns have frequently failed. We have examined…

img085 Internal memorandum regarding the return of two faulty Lucas W.T.22 horns for examination and report.
View original record To D/BE. from HPS/WSC. e/At. S/Nb. Roy. Rm/Mst. 6066 HPS/WSC.6/BA.6.5.37. 0/54117. Re Lucas W.T.22 Horns. 35EX. We hand you herewith- 2 Lucas W.T.22 type horns. Please arrange to forward same to…

img086 Letter to a supplier regarding a failing horn fitted to an experimental car.
View original record Rm/Wst.10/AP. 11th May 1937 Messrs Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111 Grosvenor Road, LONDON S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We recently fitted to one of our Experimental cars a pair of Delco-Remy Horns type K.33. and we…

img087 Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding the failure of a type K33 horn on an experimental car.
View original record DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. Head Office & Works 111 GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1 Telegrams: DELREMYAT, SOWEST, LONDON Telephones: VICTORIA 6242 (7 LINES) [Stamp: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &…

img088 The incorrect modification of Lucas W.T. horns and arranging their return to the manufacturer.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066. Wst/RC.7/JH.14.5.37. Re Lucas W.T. horns returned to the makers for modification to the "X" type also to be fitted with screw terminals. We have received two pairs of…

img089 Internal memorandum requesting the despatch of Lucas W.T. type horns from car 35-EX for modification.
View original record 6066 To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. Wst/RC.8/JH.14.5.37. Re Lucas W.T. type horns off 35-EX. Will you please arrange for the above horns to be despatched to the makers for modification to the "X" type.…

img090 Return of modified and unmodified Lucas W.T. horns.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Wst/RC.7/JH.14.5.37. Re Lucas W.T. horns returned to the makers for modification to the "X" type also to be fitted with screw terminals. We have received two pairs of…

img091 Introduction of Mellotone Horns for Bentley vehicles.
View original record Handwritten: 60/66 WST What is the position of these horns now Rm Wsv Typed: S/W. Rm. Mellotone Horns for Bentley. Will you please let us know if you are considering the introduction of these, or if…

img092 Return of a faulty pair of Lucas Wind Tone Horns from a Phantom III for repair.
View original record To D/BP Roy. from HPS/WSC. Rmp/WSC 6066. HPS/WSC.4/BA.21.5.37. 0/54117. Phantom III Lucas W.T. Horns WT11X Chassis No.35-Ex We hand you herewith, 1 Pair of Lucas Wind Tone Horns removed from the above…

img093 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a new type of horn with vents on the trumpet flare to prevent snow blockage.
View original record 6066. May 21st.1937 Rm/Wst.3/AP. Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd. Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19 Dear Sirs, Re. Lucas Electric W.T. Horns. We should be glad if you will arrange to supply all our new type…

img094 Incorrectly modified Lucas Wind Tone Horns requiring further work.
View original record To D/BP G/Lt Roy From HPS/WSC. Rm/Pst 6066 HPS/WSC.2/BA.21.5.37. O/54117 Lucas W.T. Horns. We hand you herewith, three Lucas Wind Tone Horns, which we have received from Messrs. Lucas, after…

img095 Decision to fit the Mellotone horn to the Bentley.
View original record WSC. 6066 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm8/R.22.5.37. MELLOTONE HORN FOR THE BENTLEY. Replying to Cx9/KW19.5.37., we do not want to obstruct features which help Sales' Dept. As you know, we have never considered…

img096 Request to return a faulty Lucas Horn Relay from chassis 35-EX to the makers for examination and repair.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Wst/RC.14/JH.28.5.37. ' Re Lucas Horn Relay off 35-EX. Will you please arrange for the above relay No.332256 to be returned to the makers for their examination and…

img097 Inquiry to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the production status of a new type of Mellotone horn.
View original record 6066. 1st. June 1937 Rm/Wst.11/AP. Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19. For the attention of W.E.Robinson Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the new type Mellotone horns we are…

img098 Obsolete Lucas horns returned for modification, which were discovered to be from a coachbuilder, not the maker.
View original record To HPS/CEP. 6066 Rm/Wst.7/JH.3.6.37. Lucas Horns returned for modification. With reference to the horns mentioned in Wst/RC.7/JH.14.5.37. and HPS/WSC.2/BA.21.5.37. we have from time to time, returned…

img099 Issues with the Phantom III and Wraith horn button and proposing a modified design.
View original record To E. from Rm/FJH. c. By. c. Da. c. Ev. 6066 Rm/FJH.6/AP.4.6.37 PH.III. AND WRAITH HORN BUTTON The present standard horn button is liable to rattle and also produces a sharp metallic noise when…

img100 Schemes for fitting Lucas Windtone Horns to Bentley cars.
View original record Copy to D[redacted] Rm.[redacted] O[redacted] PHO.[redacted] H[redacted] Ray[redacted] WSC 6066 E/Ev.1/M.8.6.37. WINDTONE HORNS - BENTLEY. --------------------- We understand that it is desired to fit…

img101 Alternative schemes for fitting Lucas Windtone horns to a Bentley vehicle.
View original record [Handwritten top left]: DD [Handwritten top middle]: WST 6066 [Typed distribution list, redacted]: By Copy to Dev Insp. W.H.C. Rm/Wst. [Typed top right]: E/EV.1/M.8.6.37. WINDTONE HORNS - BENTLEY.…

img102 Instruction to replace the horns on chassis 24-G-VI with a Lucas WT.23 type.
View original record 6066. To HPS. c. to Wst/CAP. Wst/RC.3/JH.8.6.37. Re Horns on 24-G-VI. Will you please instruct for the horns on the above chassis to be replaced by Lucas WT.23 type. Wst/RC.

img103 The return of a Lucas WT.11 type horn received from coachbuilders.
View original record To HPS/CEF. c. to Wst/CAP. 6066 Wst/RC.19/JH.9.6.37. Re Lucas Horns received from coachbuilders. Will you please arrange to return to Messrs. Lucas one WT.11 type horn. This is the "Fourth horn"…

img104 The despatch of a Lucas W.T.11 type horn to complete two sets.
View original record To G. Art. from HPS/WSC. COPY Rm/Wst. 6066. HPS/WSC.28/BA.10.6.37. Lucas Horns. We hand you herewith:- 1 Lucas W.T.11 type Horn. Will you please arrange to despatch this to Messrs Lucas, this being…

img105 Return of a Windtone Horn to the Lucas Company.
View original record 6066. Rm/Wst c. to D/BP c. to G/Mt. WST Roy/JT.15/MMcD.10.6.37 "Referring to your memo Rm/Wst.7/JH.3.6.37, the Lucas Company have now requested us to return the fourth Windtone Horn making 2.prs in…

img106 Introduction of Mellotone horns for the Bentley III model.
View original record SECRET 6066 Lost ? Cx6/KW10.6.37. S/W. BY. c. to ROY. c. " Ev. c. " E/EV. c. " Rm. c. " Dmc. c. " HPS. c. " Reg/Wst. c. " BY/Cgh.7/W9.6.37. Mellotone Horns - Bentley Having learned that Works are…

img107 Secret memo regarding the introduction of Mellotone horns for the future Bentley III model.
View original record 6066 SECRET. S/W. BY. c. to ROY. c. " Der. c. " P/EV. c. " Rm. c. " RHC. c. " HDS. c. " Rm/Wst. CX Cx6/KW10.6.37. BY/Cgh.7/W9.6.37. Mellotone Horns - Bentley Having learned that Works are committed up…

img108 The ineffectiveness of new wind-tone horns at high speeds on a Wraith 24-G-VI.
View original record To Rm. c. to Rm/Wst. 6066 Rm/Wym.16/JH.14.6.37. Wraith 24-G-VI. This is to inform you that the new type wind tone horns W.T.23 recently fitted to the above car are not so effective at high speeds as…

img109 The ineffectiveness of new wind tone horns at high speeds on a Wraith 24-G-VI.
View original record To Rm. c. to Rm/Wst. 6066 Rm/Wym.16/JH.14.6.37 Wraith 24-G-VI. This is to inform you that the new type wind tone horns W.T.23 recently fitted to the above car are not so effective at high speeds as…

img110 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding the examination of a returned Relay Unit, disputing a fault claim and suggesting damage in service.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST. BIRMINGHAM CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM 19…

img111 Design flaw in the Phantom III and Wraith horn button and proposing an alternative scheme.
View original record Rm. F.J.H [Handwritten] [Strikethrough]c. Ey. Da. EV.[/Strikethrough] [Strikethrough]By/RD. Rm/FJH.[/Strikethrough] Any Comments? [Handwritten] Rm [Handwritten Signature] 606b. [Handwritten]…

img112 Alternative designs for the Phantom III and Wraith horn button.
View original record 6066 LSC- E.2/HP.19.6.37. Phantom III and Wraith Horn Button. Replying to your memo Rm/FJH.6/AP.4.6.37, I think this scheme Rm.389 offers an alternative method of operation but that the square section…

img113 Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited concerning Mellotone Horns, enclosing a copy of a previous letter.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST. BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O AND LEADING RAILWAYS 6066. "KING OF THE ROAD" LAMPS, HORNS, 'CYCLEALITIES'…

img114 Letter clarifying the testing and power of Mellotone Horns compared to the new WT.13 pattern.
View original record Copy of letter to be sent to Mr.West, Messrs. Rolls Royce.Ld. DERBY. L.W.Cox Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce,Limited., 14-15 Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. FGT/U. 21st June, 1937. Dear Mr.Cox, Mellotone…

img115 Instruction to replace Lucas WT.23 horns with Lucas WT.11X type horns on chassis 24-G-VI.
View original record To HPS. c. to Wst/CAP. '6066. Wst/RC.2/JH.25.6.37. re Horns fitted to 24-G-VI. Will you please arrange for the Lucas WT.23 horns, which are fitted to the above chassis, to be replaced by a pair of…

img116 Request to arrange for the replacement of Lucas WT.13 type horns on chassis 32-EX.
View original record To HPS. c. to Wst/CAP. 60661 Wst/RC.7/JH.25.6.37. re Lucas WT.13 type horns on 32-EX. Will you please arrange for the Lucas WT.13 hornson the above chassis to be replaced by an improved pair of the…

img117 Modifications to Lucas Wind Tone Horns to prevent failure when blocked by snow.
View original record To E. c. to By. c. to Cx. 6066 Rm/Wst.2/JH.26.6.37. Lucas Wind Tone Horns. We have had supplied to us by Messrs. Lucas for some considerable time, horns with slots behind the trumpet flare. These…

img118 Query regarding uninstructed modifications to Mellotone Horns supplied by Lucas.
View original record WST. What about this? P Rm. The Works report that deliveries of Mellotone Horns are being received from Messrs. Lucas, which have got elongated holes in the trumpets, and we are unable to trace where…

img119 Correspondence regarding the return of a pair of Lucas W.T.13 horns for rectification as they were not loud enough.
View original record 6066. To D/Br. from HPS/WSC. HPS/WSC.19/BA.30.6.37. C/54117. Lucas Horns Ex Chassis No.32-Ex. We hand you herewith:- 1 pair of Lucas W.T.13 type Horns. Will you please arrange to despatch same to…

img120 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the insufficient power of W.T.23 horns and a request to make them louder.
View original record 6066 June 30th 1937 Rm/Wst.1/AP. T.Harris Esq., Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM 19 Dear Mr.Harris, You will remember having made up for us a short time ago a pair of W.T.23…

img121 Return of faulty Lucas W.T.13 type horns from car 32-EX.
View original record 6066 To HPS./CEP c. to Wst/CAP. Wst/RC.2/JH.30.6.37. re Lucas W.T.13 type Horns removed from 32-EX. These horns are not loud enough as Mr. Harris of Messrs. Lucas admitted when he visited us last…

img122 Alternative design for the Phantom III and Wraith horn button due to a rattling problem.
View original record To E. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.10/AP.13.7.37 PH.III. AND WRAITH HORN BUTTON. With reference to your E.2/HP.19.6.37, we are very anxious to receive your alternative scheme for the Ph.III. and Wraith horn…

img123 Internal memorandum about a faulty and damaged Lucas Horn relay.
View original record 6066. To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. Rm/Wst.3/JH.15.1.37. re Lucas Horn relay No.ER332270/47. This was a new relay received with one pair of WT.13 horns. It is stated by the fitter, that the relay was in…

img124 From Chateauroux regarding fractured I.B.A. screws on the Lucas W.T.13 horns of a 32-EX Phantom III.
View original record 6066. CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/5/JAB.17.7.37. To. Rm. c. Rm/Wst. c. Rm/GWH. Wst Any previous failures? Rm 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Lucas W.T.13 Horns. We are sending you the two I.B.A. screws which attached the…

img125 Faulty Lucas Horn Relay Switch, requesting it be sent to Lucas for examination.
View original record TO D/BR. from RPS/WSC. Troy, Hm/Wst. 6066 HPS/WSC.2/BA.19.7.37. Lucas Horn Relay. We hand you herewith:- 1 Lucas Horn Relay Switch RR.332270/47. which was recently received with 1 pair of W.T.13 type…

img126 Cancelled internal memo requesting the order of a pair of Lucas WT.13 horns for testing on the 'Bump' rig.
View original record 6666. To HPS/CEP. c. to Wst/CAP. Rm/Wst.13/JH.3.8.37. Will you please order 1 pair of Lucas WT.13 horns. These are required for tests to be carried out on the "Bump" rig. Cancelled Rm/Wst.

img127 Comparing the Lucas horns and their fittings on Phantom III models 32-EX, 26.G.VI, and 37-EX.
View original record CHATEAUROUX. RC 6066 To. Rm. c.c. Rv/GWH c.c. Rm/Wst. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Lucas W.T. 13 Horns. Replying to Rm/GWH.1/AP.31.7.37. we have compared the other horn on 32-EX. with those on 26.G.VI. It also…

img128 Non-standard screws and horns fitted to a Phantom III.
View original record 6066. CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/5/JAB.4.8.37. To. Ray c. Rm/Wst. Childs. what about this statement Rm 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Lucas W.T. 13 Horns. Replying to Rm/GWH.1/AP.31.7.37, we have compared the other…

img129 Cancelled internal request to obtain one pair of W.T.13 horns from Messrs Lucas for the Phantom III Chassis.
View original record To Regy. from HFS/WSC. c. RM/Wst. .6066. HFS/WSC.10/BA.10.8.37. 0/54117. Phantom III Chassis - Horns. Will you please obtain for us from Messrs Lucas. 1 Pair of W.T.13 Horns. These horns are urgently…

img130 Requesting approval to detail a modified horn button for the PH.III and Wraith models.
View original record 6066 To By. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/AP.13.8.37 PH.III. AND WRAITH HORN BUTTON. We are anxious to have a modified horn button on the lines suggested in our memo Rm/FJH.6/AP.4.6.37. Will you please look…

img131 Modifications and issues with Lucas WT. Horns, comparing the WT.11X and WT.13 types.
View original record 6066 To Rm/IMW (Chateauroux). c. to Rm. c. to Rm/GWH. Rm/RC.4/JH.19.8.37. re Lucas WT. Horns. Replying to your memo. Rm/GWH.1/AP.31.7.37., we would like to point out that the only difference between…

img132 To cancel an order for one pair of Lucas WT.13 horns as they are not currently in production.
View original record To HPS/CEP. c.c. to RC/CAP. 6066 Rm/RC.3/JH.8.9.37. Re Lucas WT.13 horns. Will you please cancel the order for 1 pair of Lucas WT.13 horns, requested by us in our memo. Rm/Wst.13/JH.3.8.37. At the…

img133 Notice to cancel an order for Phantom III Chassis Horns as the part is no longer in production.
View original record To Hy, from HPS/WSC. Rm/RC. 6066. HPS/WSC.18/BA.10.9.37. O/54117. Phantom III Chassis Horns. With reference to HPS/WSC.10/VA.10.8.37 requesting you to obtain for us 1 pair of Lucas W. T.13 type horns,…

img134 Modification to the Phantom III horn brackets to prevent fracturing.
View original record To HPS. c. DY/CS. c. Rm/RC. Re .6066. BY/RD.1/B.15.9.37. "Phantom III" Horn Brackets. In order to prevent the fracture of horn brackets which is occurring across the section where the dowel hole is…

img135 Letter to Lucas Ltd. requesting clarification on modifications to a pair of wind-tone horns supplied for testing.
View original record 6066 Rm/RC.1/MH. Messrs. Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham. 15th. September 1937. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Dear Sirs, We have recently received from you a pair of wind-tone horns of…

img136 Letter discussing progress on the R.R.P.100 'Open' type headlamps and their special glass.
View original record 2. We should also be pleased, to hear what progress is being made with the R.R.P.100 type 'Open' type headlamps, which are being made, and fitted with a special glass, for widening the lower portion…

img137 Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited clarifying the differences between the WT13 and WT11 horns.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. 6066 JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET…

img138 Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing alterations to a component, specifically the diaphragm frequency, flare position, and trumpet slots.
View original record CONTINUATION Rolls-R.Ltd. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED PAGE 2. DATE 21/9/37. inasmuch as the diaphragm frequency is slightly different, and the position of the flare in the body is altered, namely, taken to…

img139 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding test results for WT.13 horns and a delay in testing LRT.7 regulators.
View original record 6066 Rm/RC.12/MH. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham, 19. 5th. October 1937. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Dear Sirs, We have now carried out some tests on the latest form of…

img140 The conclusion of a letter detailing the adjustment of a component to its lowest limit of 12.2 volts.
View original record -2- Rm/RC.12/MH. necessary to break the seals and adjust it to our lowest limit, i.e. 12.2 volts (cold). Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD.

img141 Request to dispatch one pair of Lucas W.T.13 type horns to be brought up to date.
View original record 6066. To HPS/CEP. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.16/JH.5.10.37. re Lucas W.T.13 type horns. Will you please despatch one paur of W.T.13 type horns to Messrs. Lucas, Great King Street, Birmingham.19. These are to…

img142 Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the performance and return of a horn and a regulator.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. SERVICE DEPOTS BELFAST 3/5, CALVIN STREET, nr.…

img143 Returning a pair of Lucas W.T.13 type horns to be brought up to date.
View original record To E.P. from HRS/WSC. Rex Hd/Eng. Rm/RC. 6066 HPS/WSC.2/EA.7.10.37. O/54101. Lucas W.T.13 type Horns. We hand you herewith, 1 pair of W.T.13 type horns. Will you please arrange to forward same to…

img144 Request to remove experimental Lucas W.T.13 type horns from cars 33-EX and 36-EX.
View original record HPS. c. RC/CAP. 6066 Rm/RC.7/JH.12.10.37. re Lucas W.T.13 TYPE HORNS. Will you please arrange for the experimental horns (W.T.13 type) to be removed from 33-EX and 36-EX. These are to be replaced by…

img145 The return of two pairs of Lucas W.T.13 horns for modification.
View original record HPS/CEP. c. to RC/CAP. 6066 Rm/RC.12/JH.18.10.37. re Lucas W.T.13 Horns. Will you please arrange for the two pairs of WT.13 horns taken off 33-EX and 36-EX to be returned to Messrs. Lucas for…

img146 The return of two pairs of Lucas W.T.13 horns for modification.
View original record HPS/CEP. c. to RC/CAP. 60661 Rm/RC.12/JH.18.10.37. re Lucas W.T.13 Horns. Will you please arrange for the two pairs of WT.13 horns taken off 33-EX and 36-EX to be returned to Messrs. Lucas for…

img147 Revised and simplified horn switch for the Wraith III model.
View original record (2 prints) P. Dept. Wy. Depts F. Dept. Gr. Depts. C. Rm. RHC/CAN ------------------- RC FJH DA.2/G.20.10.37. 6066. RC WRAITH III - HORN SWITCH. Herewith is D.CD.126 Revised Horn Switch for use in…

img148 Blueprints and production notes for the Wraith III Horn Switch.
View original record 60661 To HPS. c. RHC/CAN. c. BY. c. Rm/RC. c. BY/HEB. RC (Released 5.11.37). BY/ED.2/B.3.11.37. Wraith III : Horn Switch : D.CD.126. (Sec.8050). Please receive herewith the following blueprints…

img149 The fitting of experimental Lucas wind horns to specific vehicles.
View original record 6066 HPS. RC/WAP. Rm/RC.5/JH.10.11.37. EXPERIMENTAL LUCAS WIND HORNS. We have two pairs of horns on which the brackets have the dowel hole in a new position; i.e. above the securing bolt hole. Will…

img150 The receipt and fitting of modified Lucas W.T.13 horns for testing on two cars.
View original record HPS. RC/CAP. 6066 Rm/RC.12/JH.19.11.37. Re Lucas W.T.13 Horns. We have now received from the makers, for test two pairs of W.T.13 type horns, which have been modified to include all the latest…

img151 The return of six pairs of Lucas WT.11.X Wind Tone horns for renovation and stocking.
View original record HPS/CEP. 6066 Rm/RC.3/JH.4.12.37. LUCAS WIND TONE HORNS. we have six pairs of standard WT.11.X type horns which have been removed from experimental cars in order to fit experimental horns. To avoid…

img152 Return of Lucas Wind Tone horns for renovation instead of scrapping.
View original record To Roy, from HPS/WSC. G/Re. G/Rb Rm/RC. 6066. HPS/WSC.9/BA.7.12.37. Lucas Wind Tone Horns. We have sent into the Despatch Stores:- 6 pairs of Standard W.T.11.X. type horns., which have been removed…

img153 Testing and standardisation of Lucas WT.13 type horns.
View original record To Roy/Mills from Rm/RC. c. By/RD. 6066 horns Rm/RC.2/WH.13.1.38. RE LUCAS WT.13 TYPE HORNS. As the real test of horns with respect to moisture in the trumpet and the volume of sound can only be…

img154 Requesting a covering order for two pairs of Lucas W.T.13 type windtone horns.
View original record 6066 Roy/Ms. from Rm/RC. RC Rm/RC.10/AP.28.1.38 c. C/JWH. Re. Lucas Windtone Horns. Will you please arrange for a covering order to be issued for two pairs of Lucas W.T.13 type windtone horns. Details…

img155 Investigation into the lack of reliability of Lucas 'Mellotone' Electric Horns.
View original record Levallois Sr/VA. c. Rm. ✓ c. Rm/GWH. RC 6066 BY/RD.3/B.14.2.38. Re: LUCAS "MELLOTONE" ELECTRIC HORNS. With reference to Sr/VA16/ET.2.2.38. We note the various points you mention causing the failure of…

img156 Advertisement for 'The Powerfully Polite' Mellow Tone Clear-Hooter car horns.
View original record ALL BRITISH AND FULLY GUARANTEED. TRADE MARK. The Powerfully Polite MELLOW TONE CLEAR-HOOTER. 6 & 12 Volts. DE LUXE MODEL No. C.H. 150 AS ILLUSTRATED. HIGHLY FINISHED CHROMIUM TRUMPET & FRONT COVER.…

img157 Letter from Clear Hooters Ltd offering electric horns for original equipment.
View original record Printed Text: CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY. TELEPHONE—MIDLAND 3117—2 LINES. TELEGRAMS—"CLEAR PHONE, BIRMINGHAM.". CABLES—CLEAR, BIRMINGHAM. CODES—MARCONI, COMMERCIAL,…

img158 Advertisement for Clear Hooters high-frequency electric horns, models H.F. 500 and H.F. 180.
View original record INCISIVE NOT INCIVIL CLEAR HOOTERS TRADE MARK HIGH FREQUENCY ALL BRITISH ELECTRIC HORNS AND FULLY GUARANTEED SUPER HIGH FREQUENCY MEDALLION HORNS for Cars and Motor Cycles. Highly finished in Ebony…

img159 Requesting to change the Windstone horns on specific vehicles due to their ugly frontal appearance.
View original record To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6066. Rm/RC.11/JH.28.2.38. re Windstone Horns. Will you please arrange for the horns on 24.G.VI. and 7.B.IV. to be changed over. 7.B.IV. has at the moment the old type, which…

img160 Request to obtain a pair of De-Luxe Mellow Tone horns on loan from Clear-Hooters.
View original record To. Roy/MS. 6066 Rm/RC.14/JH.1.3.38. HORNS. Will you please obtain for us from Clear-Hooters 79-81 Lombard Street, Birmingham.12. one pair of Mellow Tone horns, these should be of the De-Luxe type…

img161 Invoice from Clear Hooters Ltd. for a pair of electric horns.
View original record 6066 Rm/RC. G/WFH/CA.19/MG.23.3.38. We have an invoice from the Clear Hooters Ltd. dated the 17th inst. charging us 30/-d. each less 25% less 20% plus 1/-d. postage for 1 - pair of 12 volt. C.H.150…

img162 Requesting a replacement trumpet for a damaged Lucas Windtone WT.13 horn.
View original record To Roy. 6066 Rm/RC.1/JH.23.3.38. Lucas Windtone WT.13 Horns. ✓ One of the trumpets off a WT.13 type windtone horn has been badly damaged on a car. Will you please obtain a replacement trumpet from…

img163 Despatch instructions for a WT.13 type Windtone Horn Trumpet for a Wraith Experimental model to J. Lucas Ltd.
View original record [strikethrough]G/Lt.[/strikethrough] c.c. to D/DP. c. to Rm/RC. 6066 ROY/FS.13. 23rd Mar. 1938. Wraith. Exptl. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. J.Lucas Ltd., [struck-through text] Great King…

img164 The unsatisfactory test results for a pair of 'clear Hooter' horns, instructing their return to the makers.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 6066 Rm/RC.16/JH.24.3.38. ✓ Re "clear Hooter" Horns. De-Luxe type No.CH.50. We have now examined the pair of above type horns, which were submitted by the makers on loan for our…

img165 Horn failure on car 25.G.VI.
View original record 6066 To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.10/JH.8.4.38. HORN FAILURE ON CAR 25.G.VI. The alto horn of the pair of Lucas WT.11X type wind horns belonging to car 25.G.VI has failed. The Pillar supporting the…

img166 Requesting the return of experimental WT.13 type horns to the makers for overhaul.
View original record 6066. To HPS/WSC. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.19/JH.5.5.38. LUCAS HORNS OFF 26.G.VI. Will you please arrange for the return to the makers of the experimental WT.13 type horns off 26.G.VI. These are to be…

img167 The forwarding of two W.T.13 type Lucas Horns for overhaul and adjustment.
View original record To D&SP. from HPS/WSC. RM/RC. 6066 - HPS/WSC.12/BA.6.5.38. 0/52435. Lucas Horns ex 26-G-VI. We hand you herewith:- 2 - W.T.13 type Lucas Horns, removed from the above car. Will you please arrange to…

img168 Letter to Lucas Ltd. concerning the failure of WT.13 type horns after a 21,000-mile test run.
View original record 6066. Rm/RC.19/JH. 5th May, 1938. Messrs. Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM.19. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Dear Sirs, We are sending to you, under separate cover, one pair of WT.13 type…

img170 Costs of protecting the horn wire in the steering column from petrol and oil.
View original record WALLER noted. This procedure was suggested between RD & myself. JWO DA.8/G.20.5.38. Rm. G. BY. PROTECTION OF HORN WIRE IN STEERING COLUMN FROM PETROL AND OIL. RC. [Signature] 6066? Referring to…

img172 Horns failing during rain on car 29.G.VI and a request for their replacement.
View original record To HPS. c. to RC/CAP. 6066 Rm/RC.17/JH.15.6.38. HORNS ON CAR 29.G.VI. The above horns are reported to have failed during a shower of rain. Will you please arrange to have them removed and a new pair,…

img173 Recommending the sale of obsolete WT.11 type Lucas windscreen horns.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/RC. 6066 Rm/RC.11/MH.22.7.38. Yma RE WT.11 TYPE LUCAS WINDSCREEN HORNS. We have a pair of the above type horns which are of no further use to us, as they are now obsolete. T.Brown…

img174 Recommending the sale of a pair of used WT.11.X type horns for ten shillings.
View original record 6066 - To Roy/Ms. Rm/RC.21/JH.18.8.38. re WT.11.X. type horns. We have a pair of WT.11.X. type horns in the Laboratory which are of no further use. Mr. Smithdale Ch.No. has offered to buy these. We…

img175 New noise regulations for vehicle horns and their impact on the Phantom and Bentley chassis.
View original record F. DODD - what is the reliability of the latest Mellotone horns Rm, BY/RD.1/B.18.3.38. NOISE - HORNS. Conversation between the Minister of Transport and the S.M.M.T. based on the Committee's Report of…

img176 Proposal to introduce Mellotone Horns on Bentley 'M' Series cars.
View original record -2- Wind Tone Horns are permissible up to 105 phons, 5 phons higher than is allowed for the E.F. Horns, since the noise emitted from the Wind Tone Horns is not so objectionable. We propose therefore…

img177 Change of horns on the Bentley 'M' Series to comply with Ministry regulations on noise levels.
View original record Ha. c. W/S. (C). c. Rm. BENTLEY 11. 'M' SERIES. HORNS. During my absence BY/RD. issued a memo on the above subject, ref. BY/RD.1/B.18.8.38. of which you had a copy. On my return I read my copy of the…

img178 Requesting the replacement of car horns and an indicator bulb.
View original record 6066 To HPS. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/RC.8/JH.24.10.38. re 6.B.IV. Will you please change the horns on the above car for a pair which will be supplied by Rm/FD. Also fit a new bulb in the near side indicator…

img179 Request to arrange the return of faulty Lucas WT.13 horns from a Bentley car for examination.
View original record 6066 To Roy/Ms. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.12/JH.29.11.38. LUCAS WT.13 Type Horns off car 8.B.5. During the recent 15,000 miles trials on Bentley car 8.B.5. it was reported that one of the horns had at times…

img180 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a faulty horn on a Bentley car and requesting an investigation.
View original record 6066. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.14/JH. 29th. November, 1938. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Toulmin. Dear Sirs, During the recent 15,000 miles trials,…

img181 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding the examination of a pair of Windtone Horns after a 15,000-mile trial.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM…

img182 Investigation report on the failure of Lucas Wind tone Horns during a 15,000-mile trial.
View original record 6066 To By. c. to By/RD. Rm/RC.15/JH.13.12.38. re 15,000 Mile Report on 8.B.V. Lucas Wind tone Horns. We have now completed the investigation on the failure of the Lucas WT.13. horn which occurred on…

img183 Submission of WT.23 Wind Tone Horns for testing on the Wraith.
View original record 6066 To Rm/RC. BY/RD.3/B.19.12.38. We hand you herewith :- 1 pair of WT.23 Wind Tone Horns. which represent externally the same as the WT.13's, and internally, the cheaper electro-magnetic circuit.…

img184 The road testing and fitting of experimental horns type WT.23 to a Wraith car.
View original record 6066 To HPS/WSC. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.25/JH.18.1.39. EXPERIMENTAL HORNS TYPE WT.23. We have ready for road test, a pair of experimental wind tone horns. These are fitted with brackets suitable for a…

img185 Notification about a change in the mounting position of the Horn Relay Unit for the Bentley V model.
View original record DF/NB c. Rm. G. Do/JD 6066 DA.2/G.20.1.39. CHILDS BENTLEY V. 50 SETS. We hand you herewith blueprint of :- D.CD.1160 Mounting of Horn Relay Unit in Frame. The horn relay unit was previously mounted on…

img186 Letter detailing the temporary failure of WT.13 type horns in cold weather on an Experimental Bentley car.
View original record 6066 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/RC.10/JH. 9th. February, 1939. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. T. Harris. Dear Sirs, We have during the last two or…

img187 Letter discussing a fault with car horns, suspecting distortion from low temperatures, and proposing sending them for repair.
View original record -2- Rm/RC.10/JH. 9th. February, 1939. We are anxious to know what is the cause of this trouble, and whether as we suspect, the horns have got out of adjustment, with use, to an extent sufficient to…

img188 The removal and return of failing Lucas horns from a Bentley car.
View original record 6666 Roy/Ms. c. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.9/JH.9.2.39. Lucas Horns off Bentley Car. The WT.13 type Lucas wind horns belonging to Bentley car 7.B.V. have been removed on account of several times temporarily…

img189 Instruction to dispatch a pair of WT-13 Wind Tone Horns to J. Lucas Ltd. for examination and report.
View original record H4/P.C. c. to D/EP c. to Rm/RC. 6066 ROY/FS.5. 13th Feb. 1939. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. J.Lucas Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. 1 pair. WT-13 Wind Tone Horns (to be collected…

img190 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a failure of WT.13 horns on Experimental Bentley No. 7.B.V.
View original record JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. 'KING OF THE ROAD' LAMPS,…

img191 Fitting of lamps, horns, and brackets to a Silver Wraith.
View original record To HPS. c. BY. c. Rm/EC. c. RHC/Wld. BY/RD.2/B.17.2.39. SILVER WRAITH. (WRAITH 80). *6116 6066 PD. 345. Lamps, Horns and Fittings. LOP. DB.1814. Memo' Reference BY/RD.7/B.10.10.38. As the very latest…

img192 The testing and development of Lucas Wind Tone Horns, Type WT.23, compared to the standard WT.13.
View original record 6066 To By/RD. c. to Da. c. to By. Rm/RC.10/JH.23.2.39. Lucas Wind Tone Horns. Type WT.23. The heavy current taken by our standard WT.13 type horns, is a point that we have frequently raised with the…

img193 Test report on car horns, detailing electrical measurements and pitch.
View original record -2- Rm/RC.10/JH.23.2.39. (2). Both connected together through relay. Current taken. Volts on horn terminals Both horns loud. 9.2 amperes. 11.35 volts. Both horns soft. 3.8 " 9.0 " (3) Horns connected…

img194 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding W.T.13 Wind-tone Horns removed from an experimental Bentley.
View original record HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST., BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM…

img195 Report from Joseph Lucas Ltd. on the examination and failure analysis of a returned pair of defective WT13 horns.
View original record C O P Y. JOSEPH LUCAS, LTD. ENGINEERING & DESIGNS DEPARTMENT. Date. 10th.March,1939. Ref. O/7/12. Note No. 8239. DEFECTIVE SERVICE APPARATUS. 1 - Pair of WT13 Horns returned from Messrs.Rolls Royce,…

img196 The re-conditioning of two horns, noting the performance of sand castings versus die-castings.
View original record -2- Both horns have been completely re-conditioned and new parts replaced where necessary. The performance is good considering that they are sand castings which are inevitably slightly inferior to the…

img197 Letter chasing J.Lucas Ltd. for a report on a pair of failed W.T.13 Wind Tone Horns.
View original record URGENT. ROY/FS.8. 10th March 1939. Messrs. J.Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, On the 13th ultimo we forwarded you one pair of W.T.13 Wind Tone Horns for examination and report as…

img198 The removal and return of faulty Lucas wind horns from a Bentley car for repair.
View original record Roy/Ms. C. to RC/CAP. Rm/RC.9/JH.9.2.39. Lucas Horns off Bentley Car. The WT.13 type Lucas wind horns belonging to Bentley car 7.B.V. have been removed on account of several times temporarily failing.…

img199 Letter to J. Lucas Ltd. regarding the failure of WT-13 Wind Tone Horns fitted to an experimental car.
View original record ROY/PS.6. 13th Feb. 1939. Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We are forwarding you this day one pair WT-13 Wind Tone Horns. These have been fitted to an experimental car,…

img200 Request to order Lucas H.F. Horns and associated K parts for chassis 4.B.50 'Cresta'.
View original record C.A.P. 6066 C.a.P. To HPS. c. BT. c. Rm/RC. c. RMO/Wid. c. RHO/SS. c. Roy/Les. for HPS. BY/RD.3/B.18.5.39. CHASSIS 4.B.50 - "CRESTA". PD.423 (Sht.1). WINGSTAYS AND HORNS. SECTION 8280. Please receive…

img201 Requesting an order for high-frequency horns for testing on cars in France.
View original record 6066 To HPS/WSC. c. to Rm/RC/CAP. Rm/RC.7/JH.20.6.39. High Frequency Horns for cars in France. In order to provide H.F. horns for testing purposes in France, on those cars which are not normally…

img202 The trial of experimental Lucas wind tone horns on car 25.G.VI.
View original record To Rm/FD. c. to Rm/Wym. 6066 Rm/RC.4/JH.28.6.39. EXPERIMENTAL LUCAS HORNS ON CAR 25.G.VI. Some time ago we fitted on 25.G.VI. for trial, a pair of experimental Lucas wind tone horns. These horns, type…

img203 Internal order for Mellotone horns and fittings for the 'Cresta' chassis.
View original record To HFS. c. BT. c. Rm/RC. c. RHO/Wfd. c. RHC/SS. c. Les. for HFS. cap 6066 BY/RD.10/B.20.7.39. CRESTA : 4.B.50. LAMPS, HORNS AND FITTINGS. SECTION 8280. PD.472 - Windtone Horns. Will you please order…

img204 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning a control box and horns.
View original record Elec 6066, 6067 Rm/RC.3/RH. 27th August, 1941. Your ref: X/BGC/HA. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM. 19. Attention of Mr.B.G.Crupper. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of…

img205 Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting an outline drawing of WT.26 horns and information on a device for controlling engine speed for tank work.
View original record 6066 Elec 5th September, 1941. Rm/RC.6/RH. Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, BIRMINGHAM.19. Attention Mr.B.G.Crupper. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us an outline drawing, of the WT.26…

img206 Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding an outline drawing for Model WT28 electric horns.
View original record JOSEPH LUCAS LTD. "KING OF THE ROAD" ACCESSORIES GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM, 19. TELEPHONE: NORTHERN 5201 TELEGRAMS & CABLES: "LUCAS, TELEX, BIRMINGHAM" WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO X/BGC/HA. 17th…

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