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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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Pair of Lucas DB.2117 headlamps received for testing.10th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 1  img323
The return of a pair of Lucas headlamps to Messrs. Lucas.15th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 1  img324
Internal memorandum regarding the receipt and standardisation of new headlamps.21th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 1  img325
Failure of Bentley Headlamps supplied by Joseph Lucas Ltd.15th Mar 1939Box 167 \ 1  img326
Letter concerning experimental work on Twin Filament lamps and a new co-operation with Joseph Lucas Limited.26th May 1939Box 167 \ 1  img327
Specification of lamp bulbs for R.100 headlamps on Wraith, Phantom III & Bentley models.1st Jun 1939Box 167 \ 1  img328
Technical proposal for the arrangement of headlamps integrated into the wings of a 'Cresta' model.6th Jun 1939Box 167 \ 1  img329
Order for headlamps and wiring for chassis 4.B.50 'Cresta'.8th Jun 1939Box 167 \ 1  img330
Blueprints for Lamps, Horns and Fittings for the Silver Ripple project.19th Jun 1939Box 167 \ 1  img331
Covering order for two headlamps obtained from J. Lucas Ltd.12th Jul 1939Box 167 \ 1  img332
Urgent memorandum requesting a 15,000-mile standardisation test for experimental Lucas headlamps.20th Jul 1939Box 167 \ 1  img333
Trial of B.T.H. double filament anti-dazzle headlamp bulbs on chassis 11.B.V.11th Aug 1939Box 167 \ 1  img334
Blueprints for lamps, horns, and fittings for the Silver Dawn 80 model.15th Aug 1939Box 167 \ 1  img335
Weight of electrical equipment, specifically headlamps and wiring for various car models.24th Aug 1939Box 167 \ 1  img336
Requesting a change in the fog lamp order for the 'Corniche' chassis English model.24th Mar 1939Box 167 \ 1  img337
Request to despatch a 'Corniche' chassis fog lamp to the Paris Depot for examination.26th Aug 1939Box 167 \ 1  img338
Secret memorandum regarding the design and production of headlamps in wings for the Ripplet and Rippletto chassis.1st Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img339
Design and production of headlamps in the wings for Ripplet and Rippletto chassis.1st Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img340
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the procurement of Ford type wing lamps.10th Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img341
Order for instrument lighting bulbs for stock.10th Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img342
Letter to Park Ward & Co.Ltd. authorising the charge for Ford type streamlined wing lamps.11th Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img343
Arranging for the return of one LB.140 headlamp to Messrs. Lucas.20th Nov 1939Box 167 \ 1  img344
Request to arrange for two dip and switch reflectors to be sent to Park Wards for fitting to car 2.R.R.20th Dec 1939Box 167 \ 1  img345
Confirming an invoice from Park Ward & Co. for Ford Type Wing Lamps for chassis 31.G.Vll and requesting a covering order.16th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img346
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. for two sets of special small headlamps.16th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img347
Short memo confirming the dispatch of a headlamp to Lucas Ltd.19th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img348
Placement of headlamps and horns on the Ripple model.23th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img349
Design modifications for headlamps, radiator structure, and the placement of horns in the wings.23th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img350
Covering order for an invoice from Park Ward for a pair of Ford type wing lamps.25th Jan 1940Box 167 \ 1  img351
Requesting a replacement headlamp and horns for car 3.B.50 following a slight accident.2nd Feb 1940Box 167 \ 1  img352
Enquiry for small headlamps for model 4.B.50 and their subsequent order from Messrs. Lucas.21th Feb 1940Box 167 \ 1  img353
Despatch instruction for a headlamp and a pair of horns with brackets to Joseph Lucas Ltd.5th Mar 1940Box 167 \ 1  img354
Requesting an order for a Lucas FT.67 type Centre Lamp for car 'RIPPLET 11 - R - R'.16th Mar 1940Box 167 \ 1  img355
Instruction to fit and order a Lucas FT.67 type Centre Lamp for the Ripplet 11 - R - 2 car.16th Mar 1940Box 167 \ 1  img356
Request for details on the Bailey side lamp mask.30th Mar 1940Box 167 \ 1  img357
Headlight bulb power restrictions due to black-out regulations and sourcing 36-watt bulbs.1st Apr 1940Box 167 \ 1  img358
Letter from an inventor offering a license for his patented process for illuminating blind spots at intersections.20th Apr 1940Box 167 \ 1  img359
Letter from a Spanish engineer offering a patent for an anti-dazzle headlight system.20th Apr 1940Box 167 \ 1  img360
Letter in Spanish discussing the manufacture of mechanical traction vehicles and a patented procedure.28th Apr 1940Box 167 \ 1  img361
Letter in Spanish to an engineer in Spain regarding their invention.28th Apr 1940Box 167 \ 1  img362
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a rattling headlamp issue and a request for a sample for examination.17th Aug 1940Box 167 \ 1  img363
Letter to LUCAS Ltd. concerning headlamp rattle and a request for thicker sealing rings.13th Aug 1940Box 167 \ 1  img364
Letter regarding a patent for improvements relating to swivelling headlamps on motor vehicles.31th Oct 1940Box 167 \ 1  img365
Letter discussing a further improvement and enclosing a statement and drawing for consideration.18th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img366
Letter to Lucas Ltd. regarding the procurement of lamps for a post-war model and an enquiry about a rubber starter motor drive.18th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img367
The design and adjustment of headlamps for the 'Myth' model.27th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img368
Proposal from Lucas about lamp adjustments.24th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img369
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning the design and testing of new lamps and starter drives.20th Mar 1940Box 167 \ 1  img370
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the design of headlamps and testing of a rubber starter drive.20th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img371
Letter to Joseph Lucas & Co. Ltd. concerning the placement and adjustment of lamps.28th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img372
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited concerning headlamp design, adjustment, and mounting options.21th Apr 1941Box 167 \ 1  img373
Letter confirming the start of production for a set of lamps based on enclosed prints.7th May 1941Box 167 \ 1  img374
Cover letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding Design Office comments on a headlamp fixing suggestion.7th May 1941Box 167 \ 1  img375
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding proposed modifications to headlamp designs, including an anti-dazzle bridge.7th May 1941Box 167 \ 1  img376
Letter to Oliver Lucas of Joseph Lucas Ltd. thanking him for his help with the lamps.24th May 1941Box 167 \ 1  img377
The proposed design for headlamps and passlamps for the Myth chassis.12th Nov 1940Box 167 \ 1  img378
Request for a drawing of the Myth Headlamps.16th Mar 1941Box 167 \ 1  img379
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the manufacture of special lamps.12th May 1941Box 167 \ 1  img380
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. acknowledging their letter and requesting the dispatch of head lamps and a lamp mock-up.9th Jun 1941Box 167 \ 1  img381
Requesting the repair of a pair of Windtone horns and an Open type Headlamp.16th Jul 1941Box 167 \ 1  img382
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a headlamp knocking fault and a pair of burnt-out Windtone horns being sent for repair.16th Jul 1941Box 167 \ 1  img383
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning trouble with headlamps and the return of Windtone horns for repair.21th Jul 1941Box 167 \ 1  img384
Letter to Oliver Lucas Ltd. regarding the use of special side lamps from a Bentley V model on another model.22th Jul 1941Box 167 \ 1  img385
Letter to Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a missing pair of headlamps.28th Jul 1941Box 167 \ 1  img386
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the examination and repair of a headlamp and Windtone Horns.8th Aug 1941Box 167 \ 1  img387
Letter to supplier Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the suitability and order of small type headlamps.11th Aug 1941Box 167 \ 1  img388
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning the inspection of and order for special small type headlamps.11th Aug 1941Box 167 \ 1  img389
Requesting an order to be placed for special small type headlamps with Joseph Lucas Ltd.11th Aug 1944Box 167 \ 1  img390
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning a sample pair of headlamps and an order for more.13th Aug 1941Box 167 \ 1  img391
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing experimental headlamps and starter drive tests.25th Aug 1941Box 167 \ 1  img392
Agreement to payment for the overhaul and fitting of a mask to a P.100 type headlamp.5th Sep 1941Box 167 \ 1  img393
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the production and timeline for a second pair of experimental lamps.18th Sep 1941Box 167 \ 1  img394
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. confirming the completion schedule for a pair of lamps.21th Sep 1941Box 167 \ 1  img395
Letter to Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the dispatch of two lamp fronts and a request to complete the lamps.21th Oct 1941Box 167 \ 1  img396
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. responding to an enquiry regarding the availability of Bentley type headlamps.29th Oct 1941Box 167 \ 1  img397
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the unavailability of complete Bentley headlamps and suggesting repair of existing lamps.1st Nov 1941Box 167 \ 1  img398
Letter to Joseph Lucas & Co, Ltd. about the repair of damaged headlamps.6th Nov 1941Box 167 \ 1  img399
The pricing and ordering of special small type headlamps from Joseph Lucas Ltd.12th Jan 1942Box 167 \ 1  img400
Agreeing to charges from Lucas regarding headlamps.16th Jan 1942Box 167 \ 1  img401
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. confirming an order for fog lamps, switches, and cables for staff cars.7th Oct 1942Box 167 \ 1  img402
Request to modify a starter motor test rig to accommodate Phantom III motors by fitting a new gear ring.1st Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img001
Request to order one carboy of distilled water.5th Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img002
The installation of an electric motor on a self-starter motor test rig.11th Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img003
Requesting parts to be made to modify a vibration test rig.14th Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img004
Request for a condenser and resistance for ignition testing apparatus.18th Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img005
Request to make and fit a Phantom III Gear Ring to the Self Starter Motor Test Rig in the Electrical Experimental Department.1st Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img006
Request to manufacture eccentric sleeves for a vibration test rig.1st Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img007
Urgent request for a modification to a compressor pump which is holding up altitude testing on aero battery ignition and Merlin magnetos.28th Jan 1937Box 167 \ 2  img008
Order request for an ignition testing resistance unit from The Zenith Electric Co.2nd Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img009
Order to modify a drive for an explosive and altitude test box for ignition units, referencing a specific drawing.3rd Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img010
Request to order a reel of tinned copper fuse wire for the Electrical Laboratory.3rd Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img011
Order to the Millwrights to install the 'DELCO' Dynamo Rig on the Experimental Dynamo Test Rig.5th Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img012
Request to fit a spring door closer to the door in the Experimental Electrical Laboratory.10th Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img013
Requesting modifications to the Instrument Board and Dynamo Control Panel for Test Bed No.17.11th Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img014
Order for equipment required for a High Tension Ignition Cable Ozone Test.13th Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img015
Internal order for glass tubes and rubber corks for an ignition cable ozone test.1st Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img016
Modifications to starter motor rigs, proposing a new mounting method.18th Feb 1937Box 167 \ 2  img017
Request to modify a high speed dynamo rig to test aero battery ignition dynamos for Merlin ExE and Vulture engines.3rd Mar 1937Box 167 \ 2  img018
Request to the Pattern Shop for five portable battery boxes for the Electrical Laboratory.1st Mar 1937Box 167 \ 2  img019
Request to dispatch two ammeters and parts to The Weston Electrical Co. Ltd. for repair, overhaul, and re-calibration.1st May 1937Box 167 \ 2  img020


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