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The petrol gauge wire for Bentley cars and the availability of replacements.5th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img167
The production of a replacement oil-resisting Bentley petrol gauge wire.8th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img168
Letter to S.Smith & Sons regarding a petrol gauge meter with special bakelite varnished windings.11th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 4  img169
Concerning cost comparisons and potential savings.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img170
Investigation into the suitability of a Smiths single wire electric petrol gauge, focusing on the effects of voltage variation.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img171
Needle oscillation in a single wire petrol gauge, concluding with a recommendation against its adoption.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img172
Investigation into the performance of a Smiths single wire electric petrol gauge.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img173
Report concluding against the adoption of a single wire petrol gauge due to issues with needle oscillation.14th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img174
Letter to Smith & Sons Ltd requesting an updated cost comparison for a single wire petrol gauge.15th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img175
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a quotation for 1,000 single wire type gauges.16th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img176
Softening of the Bentley 3½ Litre petrol gauge wire and the recommended solution.16th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img177
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding a single wire petrol gauge.27th Jul 1937Box 167 \ 4  img178
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding test results on a petrol gauge meter and experiments with an improved control coil.17th Jun 1937Box 167 \ 4  img179
Letter from H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. enclosing literature for K-S Electric Telegages.23th Oct 1937Box 167 \ 4  img180
Damaged petrol gauge for a Bentley car, requesting its return to the makers for repair.14th Nov 1938Box 167 \ 4  img181
Despatch note for a petrol gauge sent to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. for repair.15th Nov 1938Box 167 \ 4  img182
Requesting the replacement of a faulty petrol gauge on car 3.B.50.15th Jul 1939Box 167 \ 4  img183
Inquiry to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a Water Temperature Telegauge and an oil pressure warning unit.17th Oct 1940Box 167 \ 4  img184
Letter from H.M. Hobson regarding the discontinuation of manufacturing water temperature gauges.23th Oct 1940Box 167 \ 4  img185
Cross-reference note for previous information relating to Lucas and other windscreen wipers.1st Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img001
Faults with the GLR-31 Propaganda Car, including water leaks, rattles, and unreliable windscreen wipers.9th Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img002
Complaint about windscreen wipers and the provision of improved samples for testing.14th Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img003
Unsatisfactory performance and failures of the Lucas windscreen wiper.19th Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img004
Dissatisfaction with the Lucas windscreen wiper and the suggestion to design a new one.22th Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img005
Extract from a 10,000-mile test report on vehicle 18-GIV, detailing issues with a Lucas windscreen wiper.30th Jan 1931Box 167 \ 5  img006
From EFC to Ev detailing the known failings of the Lucas windscreen wiper.8th Feb 1931Box 167 \ 5  img007
Follow-up request for an answer regarding a Lucas windscreen wiper.10th Mar 1931Box 167 \ 5  img008
Letter to Lucas Ltd. regarding an unsatisfactory electric windscreen wiper and a request to test an improved model.8th Jun 1931Box 167 \ 5  img009
Letter chasing Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. for replies to previous queries regarding windscreen wipers and horns.26th Jun 1931Box 167 \ 5  img010
Complaining about the failure of a Lucas windscreen wiper on car 18-G-IV.8th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img011
Urgent telegram to Robinson, Lucas in Birmingham requesting a new windscreen wiper for a test car.23th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img012
Telegram received by telephone regarding a promised test car.23th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img013
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a new Dual Arm Windscreen Wiper for a test car.23th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img014
Continuation page of a letter from Joseph Lucas Limited.23th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img015
Correspondence with Jos. Lucas Research Laboratories regarding a delay in testing a new dual-arm windscreen wiper.24th Oct 1931Box 167 \ 5  img016
The testing and features of a new Lucas electric windscreen wiper.4th Nov 1931Box 167 \ 5  img017
Technical report on the failure and inefficiency of a Lucas windscreen wiper.23th Nov 1931Box 167 \ 5  img018
Letter detailing test results and issues with a new Lucas windscreen wiper.30th Nov 1931Box 167 \ 5  img019
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories discussing test results and design issues of a new type rack screenwiper.4th Dec 1931Box 167 \ 5  img020
Correspondence regarding a Lucas windscreen wiper failure on vehicle 18-GIV and arranging for replacement arms.9th Dec 1931Box 167 \ 5  img021
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding the measured spring pressures for two windscreen wiper arms for a Continental test car.22th Dec 1931Box 167 \ 5  img022
Lucas representative taking a high frequency alto horn and a windscreen wiper for repair.6th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img023
Poor performance of a windscreen wiper system after a 10,000-mile trial and requesting proposals from Lucas for a better machine.18th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img024
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the return of a high-frequency horn and criticism of a slow windscreen wiper.19th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img025
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding examination results of a broken Alto Horn and diaphragm.21th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img026
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding modifications and speed of a screen wiper following a 10,000-mile test.22th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img027
Response from Lucas regarding a complaint about the windscreen wiper speed.25th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img028
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding the performance of windscreen wipers at high speeds.27th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img029
Letter urgently requesting the return of a wiper tested on a 20/25 chassis.27th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img030
Modifications to Lucas windscreen wipers for better performance and a forthcoming 10,000-mile test.27th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img031
Critiquing the proposed speed of Lucas windscreen wipers and advocating for a faster, more robust design.26th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img032
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd discussing the performance and limitations of a new dual-arm screen wiper.29th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img033
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing modifications and improvements to a sample windscreen wiper.29th Jan 1935Box 167 \ 5  img034
Attaching a letter from Messrs Lucas regarding an improved pattern windscreen wiper being tested.30th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img035
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding testing the effect of wind pressure on windscreen wipers at high speeds.30th Jan 1932Box 167 \ 5  img036
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd confirming the alteration and dispatch of a No.51 RW Electric Wiper.19th Feb 1932Box 167 \ 5  img037
Letter from Scintilla Limited regarding the dispatch of windscreen wipers and horns for testing.2nd Apr 1932Box 167 \ 5  img038
Confirmation of an order to Lucas's for a new pattern RW dual arm windscreen wiper for car 17-GIV.12th May 1932Box 167 \ 5  img039
The specifications and testing of a Scintilla windscreen wiper.14th May 1932Box 167 \ 5  img040
Payment for an electric screen wiper from Joseph Lucas Ltd. which was fitted to car 18-GIV for testing.6th Jun 1932Box 167 \ 5  img041
Double invoicing error by Lucas for a windscreen wiper alteration.8th Jun 1932Box 167 \ 5  img042
From Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories detailing the proposal and installation points for a new De Luxe Model S.W.R. type wiper system.18th Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img043
Return of a damaged Klaxon electric windscreen wiper motor for repair due to bad fitting.11th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img044
Failures of electric windscreen wipers and a proposal to switch to a new Lucas model.22th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img045
Performance and fitting of various electric screen wipers, comparing Klaxon and Lucas models.23th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img046
Letter discussing the suitability of Lucas and Klaxon windscreen wipers for an experimental 'Bensport' car body.24th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img047
Failures experienced with Klaxon electric screen wipers and plans for further endurance testing.24th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img048
Reliability of Lucas RW.1 type wipers and mentioning upcoming tests on a Klaxon wiper.24th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img049
The current consumption of screen wipers.28th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img050
Current consumption figures for various types of Lucas 12-volt screenwipers.13th Feb 1933Box 167 \ 5  img051
Comparative tests on windscreen wipers from Lucas and Klaxon, noting excessive current draw.1st Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img052
Test report on a Klaxon TW082-12V windscreen wiper detailing overheating issues and component failure.3rd Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img053
Bench tests and the suitability of Lucas and Klaxon windscreen wipers for fitting behind the scuttle rail.3rd Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img054
Supplier issues with Messrs Lucas regarding the production of lamps.4th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img055
Internal request to return a faulty Klaxon windscreen wiper for replacement after a bench test failure.4th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img056
Performance comparison of Klaxon and Lucas dual windscreen wipers.14th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img057
Requesting the despatch of a Lucas type RW windscreen wiper back to the manufacturer for inspection and testing.14th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img058
Testing of windscreen wipers from suppliers Lucas and Klaxon.15th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img059
Correspondence regarding the failure and testing of a Klaxon 12-volt electric windscreen wiper.17th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img060
Comparing experimental electric windscreen wipers from Klaxon Ltd, one with a shunt wound motor and the other with a modified series wound motor.28th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img061
Dispatch request for a windscreen wiper motor to Klaxon Ltd.28th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img062
Requesting a further report on advance tests of two experimental Klaxon screen wipers.29th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img063
Letter from Klaxon Ltd regarding the testing of motors and a query about gearbox mounting methods.31th Mar 1933Box 167 \ 5  img064
Letter to Klaxon Limited discussing the design of fixing lugs on a wiper gearbox.5th Apr 1933Box 167 \ 5  img065
The return of a Klaxon windscreen wiper motor for modification to an updated type.19th Apr 1933Box 167 \ 5  img066
Instructions for modifications to a Klaxon windscreen wiper gearbox.17th May 1933Box 167 \ 5  img067
Following up on an outstanding invoice from Klaxon Ltd. for windscreen wipers.7th Jun 1933Box 167 \ 5  img068
Invoice for two Klaxon Windscreen Wipers that have been fitted to a chassis.9th Jun 1933Box 167 \ 5  img069
Letter from TRICO-FOLBERTH LTD regarding the success of their wiper equipment in the Scottish Motor Rally.26th Jun 1933Box 167 \ 5  img070
Fitting instructions for the TRICO RESERVAC vacuum reservoir.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img071
Installation and operation instructions for a Trico-Folberth RESERVAC wiper system.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img072
Trico catalogue for windscreen wipers and components.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img073
Advertisement leaflet for TRICO windscreen wipers, blades, and arms.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img074
Leaflet advertising the Trico Tandem Attachment, a secondary windscreen wiper system.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img075
Product information or packaging for a Trico Violite Non-Glare Mirror.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img076
Advertisement leaflet for new non-glare improved interior and exterior driving mirrors.1st Jan 1933Box 167 \ 5  img077
Product information leaflet for a theft-proof, spare tyre-mounted mirror.14th Jul 1933Box 167 \ 5  img078
The modification and fitting of a Klaxon windscreen wiper to Bentley chassis No.I.B.4.14th Jul 1933Box 167 \ 5  img079
Letter from Klaxon Limited regarding issues with fitting a windscreen wiper W.9 to chassis 1 B/4.18th Jul 1933Box 167 \ 5  img080
Letter from Klaxon Limited regarding an enquiry for a Synchronous Motor.18th Jul 1933Box 167 \ 5  img081


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