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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).
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The repair of one Lucas Fog Lamp and the ordering of two new ones for a Wraith Chassis.7th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img123
Request to forward three 16-volt pea lamps to Hucknall for a High Speed Fury machine.10th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img124
Request to supply and fit a bracket for a Lucas FT.57 centre lamp on chassis 39-EX.12th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img125
Side lamp failure on car 36-EX, detailing a temporary fix and requesting a permanent replacement.14th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img126
Damaged fog lamp removed from chassis 36.EX.22th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img127
The development, testing, and production timeline for new Lucas headlamps to replace the P.100 type.22th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img128
Difficulties in sourcing, manufacturing, and testing new Lucas headlamps.23th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img129
Query on the development of lamps for domestic use and for cars taken abroad.23th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img130
Request to arrange for a Walmsey fog lamp to be fitted to chassis 33-EX.9th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img131
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a solution for headlamp reflector springs.29th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img132
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing modifications to lamp reflectors and dipper units.29th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img133
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. discussing a patent specification by Gertrude Elizabeth Jukes for a fog-seeing device.29th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img134
Letter to Mrs. G.E. Jukes returning her patent specifications, as they were found to have no practical use at the time.30th Apr 1937Box 167 \ 1  img135
New type Lucas headlamps, their performance, and a request for a pair to test.5th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img136
Performance and availability of new Lucas headlamps.6th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img137
Suggestion to try a Meteor Driving Light or Fog Lamp.26th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img138
Return of a Notek Fog Lamp from chassis 6-B-IV for an insurance claim estimate, which was later cancelled.27th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img139
Returning headlamps from chassis 6-B-IV for repair, modification, and an insurance claim.27th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img140
Request to obtain a 'Meteor' fog lamp for trial on a new Wraith III car.31th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img141
Request to obtain a 'Meteor' fog lamp for testing on a new Wraith III car.31th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img142
Requesting the return of a Lucas FT.37 lamp for repair.9th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img143
Letter from The Edison Swan Electric Company Ltd. regarding a high voltage rectifying valve type EU2.10th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img144
The despatch of a lamp from a Bentley chassis for repairs.10th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img145
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding an appointment to discuss special headlamps for continental use.11th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img146
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss headlamps.12th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img147
Instructions for wiring new Lucas headlamps for use on the Continent, changing from single dip to double filament bulbs.16th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img148
Wiring diagrams for new type Lucas headlamps, showing British and French systems.16th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img149
Request to arrange for the return of Lucas headlamps from chassis B-56-BN to have up-to-date reflectors fitted.16th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img150
Sending of special R.R. type Lucas headlamps for updating with new reflectors.18th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img151
Dispatch order for two special R.R. type headlamps to be sent to J. Lucas Ltd for modification.21th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img152
Requesting to fit new Lucas lamps to a car for a 10,000 mile test.21th May 1937Box 167 \ 1  img153
Serious fault with new Lucas headlamps on a Phantom III, specifically fluttering dipping reflectors.8th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img154
Fault with new type Lucas headlamps on a Phantom III, specifically fluttering dipping reflectors on bad roads.8th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img155
Criticism of reflector fluttering in new Lucas lamps, attaching a copy of the reply.15th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img156
Arrangement for crediting old headlamps and paying for new ones for chassis B.69-EJ.13th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img157
Letter to Joseph Lucas & Co. Ltd. complaining about fluttering headlamp reflectors on a Phantom III and insisting on a fix.13th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img158
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding arrangements for coil cases, head lamps, and an order cancellation.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img159
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing issues with lamp reflectors and dipper units.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img160
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. discussing component testing and development related to spring strength and flutter.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img161
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding modifications and testing of converted 'R' type Headlamps.15th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img162
Instruction to replace special R.R. type Lucas P.100 headlamps with a pair of Lucas P.100s on chassis B-56-BN.16th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 1  img163
Cancelling a repair order for Lucas headlamps and requesting new parts for Continental use.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img164
The performance of a 'Notek' foglamp and Lucas headlamps on a Phantom III, following an incident with an owl.17th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img165
Spring tension issue with new Lucas Headlamps for the Phantom III.18th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img166
The poundage of a spring in the new type Lucas Headlamps for a Phantom III.18th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img167
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the dispatch of a headlamp reflector spring.29th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img168
New, stronger spring for the special Lucas headlamps on a Phantom III, intended to fix a fluttering issue.30th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 1  img169
Request to remove headlamps from chassis 25-G-VI and temporarily fit a pair from the Laboratory.10th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img170
Feedback on the performance of new type headlamps for the Phantom I I.9th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img171
The return of Lucas R.R. type P.100 headlamps for renovation and modification.11th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img172
Requesting the return of a pair of headlamps from a Wraith III to Lucas for renovation and modification.12th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img173
The failure of a headlamp dipper switch's cradle return spring during an endurance test.17th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img174
The performance and design flaws of the new type Lucas Headlamps for the Phantom III, including a proposed modification.20th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img175
Parts list for fitting a combined dimmer switch and fixed resistance to a Wraith III chassis.26th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img176
List of additional parts, parts not required, and instructions for wiring and assembly.26th Aug 1937Box 167 \ 1  img177
Request to arrange for the wiring of headlamps on car 26.G.VI to be changed back to the British system.31th Mar 1937Box 167 \ 1  img178
Request to obtain one glass for a Lucas P.100 Open type headlamp.6th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img179
New glass for a broken nearside headlamp on chassis 32.EX.6th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img180
Requesting the fitting of a 'Meteor' fog lamp to the 32-EX vehicle.13th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img181
Request to remove Lucas P.100 open type headlamps from vehicle 6-B-IV and fit them to vehicle G.23.AE after inspection.13th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img182
Scheme for fixing wingstays, headlamps, and horns for the Bentley 111, detailing an alteration to the horn bracket design.15th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img183
Urgent memo requesting a broken Lucas P.100 headlamp from car 32-EX be sent for repair.15th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img184
Request to replace the headlamps on vehicle 5-B-IV with a spare pair from the Experimental Garage Stores.16th Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img185
The voltage drop tests conducted on a car's head-lamp circuit.2nd Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img186
Urgent request for information regarding a weak armature return spring in production double contact cutouts.7th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img187
To order two sets of Lucas headlamps for chassis 28 & 29.G.VI.18th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img188
Order for two sets of Lucas headlamps for chassis 28 & 29.G.VI.18th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img189
Urgent internal request to fit fog lamps to a list of cars.20th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img190
Instruction to arrange for fog lamps to be fitted to Packard and Vauxhall experimental cars.20th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img191
Sample fog lamp from The Walmsley Patent Lamp Co. for evaluation.22th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img192
Details and recommendations regarding a fog lamp sample from Walmsley Patent Lamp Co. Ltd.19th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img193
Instructing for fog lamps to be fitted to a list of specified cars.22th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img194
Requesting the fitting of a fog lamp to B.56.BN.22th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img195
Voltage drops in the dipper shudder circuit and requesting measurements on an actual vehicle.23th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img196
Communication regarding a sample fog lamp from the Walmsley Patent Lamp Co. Ltd.25th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img197
Extract of a letter from The Walmsley Patent Lamp Co. Ltd. describing the functionality of a new lamp for testing.23th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img198
The testing of new open-type Lucas headlamps, detailing faults and potential improvements.28th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img199
Improving headlamp light spread by addressing blind zones and proposing experimental bulbs with extended filaments.28th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img200
Issues and feedback on new open-type Lucas headlamps.28th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img201
Report discussing headlamp blind zones and proposing experimental bulbs from Lucas for improvement.28th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img202
Standardisation of parts for a Lucas P.100 open type headlamp.2nd Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img203
Standardisation of parts for a Lucas P.100 open type headlamp.2nd Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img204
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. outlining test results and criticisms for a new lamp design.29th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 1  img205
Potential improvements to vehicle headlamps and abandoning certain suggestions.2nd Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img206
Standardisation of the Lucas P.100 open type headlamp for the Phantom III.2nd Sep 1937Box 167 \ 1  img207
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited to Mr. Robotham arranging a lunch meeting.1st Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img208
Requesting the removal of headlamps from vehicle 6.B.IV and fitting a pair from vehicle 32.EX.1st Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img209
The return of Lucas P.100 O.T. headlamps for modification and ordering compatible bulbs and holders.2nd Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img210
Test report on volt-drop in the headlamp circuit.2nd Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img211
Requesting the return of Lucas P.100 O.T. Headlamps for modification and to order new bulbs and holders.3rd Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img212
Need for design modification to new Lucas headlamps to improve light spread on sharp bends.3rd Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img213
Issues with new Lucas headlamps and the difficulty in obtaining special, non-standard replacement bulbs.6th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img214
Request to replace the existing headlamps on vehicle B.56.BN with a special pair from the laboratory.12th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img215
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the return and testing of a special lamp front and a new pair of Bentley lamps.17th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img216
Requesting the return of a special lamp front with an anti-flutter scheme for inspection.17th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img217
Forwarding a special lamp front with an anti-flutter scheme to Messrs Lucas.18th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img218
Request to replace the headlamps on car 24.G.VI with standard P.100 models.19th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img219
The replacement of Marchal headlamps with new Lucas lamps for Continental use.19th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img220
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging a Bentley car for headlamp testing to prevent reflector shudder.24th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img221
The road testing of new type headlamps from Lucas to address a fluttering issue.26th Nov 1937Box 167 \ 1  img222


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