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Test report on a modified instrument board dimmer switch unit, detailing resistance, temperature, and noise improvements.11th Dec 1936Box 168a \ 1  img061
Outlining the proposed grouped instrument panel scheme for the Phantom III and Wraith models.17th Dec 1936Box 168a \ 1  img062
Proposal for the layout and illumination of dashboard switches and instruments.12th Jan 1937Box 168a \ 1  img063
Proposal for the Phantom III instrument board to use 3.5 volt bulbs in series to achieve financial savings.12th Jan 1937Box 168a \ 1  img064
Recurring failure of the push-pull switch knob on car 35-EX.13th Jan 1937Box 168a \ 1  img065
Complaints of knobs coming off push-pull switches on instrument boards.14th Jan 1937Box 168a \ 1  img066
The sourcing and potential defects of push-pull switches.15th Jan 1927Box 168a \ 1  img067
Instruction to build and fit lampholders for the Phantom III instrument light on Chassis 36 EX.15th Feb 1937Box 168a \ 1  img068
Parts request for a mock-up of an instrument patch and a revised switchbox.16th Feb 1937Box 168a \ 1  img069
List of standard parts, 'K' parts, and parts for a switchbox, including part numbers and quantities.16th Feb 1937Box 168a \ 1  img070
List of parts for a switchbox and instrument illumination bulbs.16th Feb 1937Box 168a \ 1  img071
List of new, standard, and stock parts required to incorporate a Dimmer Switch on the Wraith III instrument board.8th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img072
List of parts required for a modification to use 3.5 volt bulbs in series for lampholders.8th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img073
Query to confirm that the instrument board dimmer/switch unit and electric clock are by-passed from the master switch.9th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img074
Internal instruction memo to Mr. Bradly to arrange for a mount to be made for a special instrument patch.16th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img075
Requesting the return of a sample instrument board after visual inspection and sales feedback.24th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img076
Requesting an experimental instrument board be sent to Major Cox for inspection.24th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img077
The required resistance to reduce voltage for instrument lamps in a Ph.XII arrangement.29th Apr 1937Box 168a \ 1  img078
Notification regarding the despatch of chassis GLN - 83 by rail, along with a specific instrument board.5th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img079
The design and approval process for a New Type P.3. Instrument Board.5th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img080
Critique of a proposed instrument board design for the Phantom III, suggesting improvements for a more balanced layout.4th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img081
Feedback on a proposed instrument board design for the Phantom III, critiquing its American-style aesthetics and suggesting layout improvements.4th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img082
Confirmation to proceed with a modified instrument board design based on the Phantom, with specific additions for Bentley models.19th Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img083
Dropping the scheme for concave dials on Bentley instruments.19th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img084
Proposed new Bentley instrument board and the introduction of a separate revolution counter.28th May 1937Box 168a \ 1  img085
New revolution counter with concave dials and lighting for the Bentley and Phantom III instrument panels.5th Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img086
The development of instrument lighting for the Bentley III model.1st Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img087
The use of 3.5 volt instrument board lamps and the requirement for road testing before standardisation.11th Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img088
Illumination design for a Bentley tachometer instrument patch.28th Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img089
Instruction memo listing required quantities of various parts.28th Jun 1937Box 168a \ 1  img090
Proposal to use 3.5-volt bulbs for the Instrument Patch on 25/30 HP & Phantom III Chassis to make economies.1st Jul 1937Box 168a \ 1  img091
Blueprints and a list of parts for the Instrument Patch on 25/30 HP & 'Phantom III' models.2nd Jul 1937Box 168a \ 1  img092
Questioning the omission of the dimmer switch feature from a report on the Phantom III in France.17th Jul 1937Box 168a \ 1  img093
Dispatch of a special Bentley instrument board to Major Cox for inspection.10th Aug 1937Box 168a \ 1  img094
Modification to the Bentley Instrument Board lighting, listing the necessary new parts.25th Aug 1937Box 168a \ 1  img095
New conductors required for the wiring and fittings of a new instrument board.13th Sep 1937Box 168a \ 1  img096
Parts required for the new Bentley Instrument Board, including modified Phantom III components.13th Sep 1937Box 168a \ 1  img097
Request to obtain an A.C. Speedometer and Rev. Counter for a Bentley instrument board.15th Oct 1937Box 168a \ 1  img098
Request to build one instrument board for a Phantom III chassis 39-KX, including a list of required parts.15th Oct 1937Box 168a \ 1  img099
Listing electrical components and their quantities, with a note on ordering additional materials.15th Oct 1937Box 168a \ 1  img100
Alternative manufacturing methods for instrument board components on the Wraith model.16th Nov 1937Box 168a \ 1  img101
Use of a combined instrument board on a Bentley.10th Dec 1937Box 168a \ 1  img102
Blueprint for a new instrument board for a Bentley 3.B.IV model.13th Apr 1938Box 168a \ 1  img103
Instruction regarding the fitting of a new instrument board and its associated parts.22th Apr 1938Box 168a \ 1  img104
Specification for the instrument board of the Bentley 50 (1st car), detailing differences from the Bentley III.26th Apr 1938Box 168a \ 1  img105
Temporary instrument board arrangement for model B.50, focusing on testing lighting efficiency.16th Aug 1938Box 168a \ 1  img106
Instrument illumination for the Wraith, detailing changes to lamp and dimmer resistance.28th Jun 1938Box 168a \ 1  img107
Parts list for the Wraith model's instrument illumination, including required components and wiring.1st Jul 1938Box 168a \ 1  img108
Parts list and instructions for an instrument board unit, including bulbs and a temporary die suggestion.16th Aug 1938Box 168a \ 1  img109
Results of life tests on 2.5-volt and 12-volt lamps for instrument lighting.16th Aug 1938Box 168a \ 1  img110
Brief on the reliability and enhanced life of a two 12-volt lamp scheme for lighting instruments.31th Aug 1938Box 168a \ 1  img111
Burnt out bulbs and a faulty dimmer switch on a car's instrument panel.1st Sep 1938Box 168a \ 1  img112
Parts and blueprints for the instrument boards of 2nd Bentley 50 and 3rd Bentley III chassis.15th Sep 1938Box 168a \ 1  img113
Instructions regarding the arrangement of instrument board wiring and the sourcing of specific components.20th Sep 1936Box 168a \ 1  img114
Requesting an update to the instrument patch on vehicle 27.G.VI.20th Sep 1936Box 168a \ 1  img115
Order request for instrument board components for Chassis 10.B.W. & 3.B.50.21th Dec 1938Box 168a \ 1  img116
Note on sourcing an electric clock and festoon lamps for experimental cars.21th Dec 1938Box 168a \ 1  img117
Requesting an update to the instrument board lighting for car WXA.2.30th Dec 1938Box 168a \ 1  img118
List of parts and instructions for the instrument board of a Bentley Chassis 10.B.V.12th Jan 1939Box 168a \ 1  img119
The order of various instrument board components for the Bentley 'Corniche' 14.B.V.27th Feb 1939Box 168a \ 1  img120
The necessary materials and blueprints for the Bentley 'Corniche' 14.B.V. model's instrument board, lamps, horns, and fittings.5th Mar 1939Box 168a \ 1  img121
The blueprint and ordering instructions for a petrol gauge for an experimental chassis with an 18-gallon tank.6th Mar 1939Box 168a \ 1  img122
Sending blueprints for an instrument lamp for specific Bentley chassis models.9th Sep 1939Box 168a \ 1  img123
Order specifications for speedometers, drives and wing lamps for Bentley Chassis 11.B.V & 12.B.V.5th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img124
Provision of a blueprint for an 18-gallon petrol gauge for specific experimental chassis.29th Mar 1939Box 168a \ 1  img125
Request for an instrument lamp to complete the instrument board for a Bentley chassis.30th Mar 1939Box 168a \ 1  img126
Order for rheostats and woodscrews for a Bentley chassis.30th Mar 1930Box 168a \ 1  img127
Unsatisfactory dimmer and testing a resistance unit for a Bentley V instrument board.4th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img128
Overheating Smith's Dimmer Switch on the Bentley V instrument board, and a request for a rheostat for testing.5th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img129
Faulty resistance unit for instrument lights and a request to order replacements for the Bentley V chassis.12th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img130
Requesting the examination and testing of ignition and fuel warning lights from S. Smith & Sons as a potential replacement for Lucas lights.19th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img131
Record of an addition (7190) concerning a cut-out switch, lights, quantities ordered and issued.28th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img132
Notification supplying blueprints for an Electric Clock (Dupulse Type) and requesting an order of one per chassis for various models.24th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img133
Comparison report between Lucas and Smith manufactured warning lights.27th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img134
Comparison of the effectiveness and construction of Lucas and Smith warning lamps.1st Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img135
Proposal for an improved, smaller, and cheaper inspection lamp socket and plug assembly to replace existing fittings.29th Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img136
Proposal to change the purchasing and fitting process for speedometer and revolution counter drives on experimental cars.1st May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img137
Confirming speedometer calibration settings for Bentley chassis 11.B.V. and 12.B.V.2nd May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img138
Necessity and implementation of a master switch on the instrument board, detailing past issues and proposed solutions.5th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img139
Parts required to complete the instrument board for Bentley 'One Offa' Chassis 4.B.50.19th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img140
Ordering a speedometer pending axle and tyre information and distributing instrument board layout blueprints.19th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img141
The instrument board layout and blueprint for chassis 12.B.V.23th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img142
Blueprints for various Petrol Gauges and Speedometers for the Bentley V instrument board.23th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img143
Notice regarding the issue of an instrument with a dial reading up to 600 p.s.m.25th Mar 1929Box 168a \ 1  img144
Parts for a Bentley 50 Instrument Board.26th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img145
Request to order Smith Warning Lights for testing on Bentley Cars.26th May 1939Box 168a \ 1  img146
Request to obtain ignition and fuel warning lights for a Bentley Instrument Board from Messrs Smith Ltd.1st Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img147
Proposal for a master switch system to control current on the instrument board.5th Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img148
Providing blueprints for a Speedometer for the Bentley 14.B.V. 'Corniche' chassis.6th Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img149
Failures of the Lucas warning light unit due to poor contact.7th Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img150
Scheme concerning temporary instrument board brackets for a Bentley S. dashboard.1st Apr 1939Box 168a \ 1  img151
Requesting an order for a speedometer for chassis 4.S.50, calibrated to 657 r.p.m.1st Jun 1930Box 168a \ 1  img152
The dispatch of blueprints for the Silver Ripple 1.R.I. instrument board.14th Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img153
Approval of a scheme for current control on the instrument board.14th Jun 1939Box 168a \ 1  img154
Blueprints for a Petrol Gauge for the Silver Phantom instrument board.20th Jul 1939Box 168a \ 1  img155
Short memo asking about the completion of the instrument board drawing.2nd Mar 1940Box 168a \ 1  img156
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Mr. W.A. Robotham rescheduling a proposed meeting.7th Mar 1940Box 168a \ 1  img157
Design, modifications, and requirements for the Silver Ripplet .R.2 instrument board.14th Mar 1940Box 168a \ 1  img158
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. concerning the design and layout of instrument boards.16th Mar 1940Box 168a \ 1  img159
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding instrument facia design, with reference to heater and wireless provisions.20th Mar 1940Box 168a \ 1  img160


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