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).
Revisions to the dashboard layout, including component repositioning.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\2\ scan0205 | |
| Date | 17th April 1941 | |
| 704 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to [redacted] c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/[redacted] c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mac.{Mr Macintosh} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}8/SW.17.4.41. MYTH. Dashboard. We attach to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy the original of PL.547 - Revised Arrangement of Dashboard - Engine Side - Rt. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} The above scheme shows the sealing joint to suit the Burman Douglas Steering Column, whilst doing this scheme to suit Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG's revised dashboard shape, we have modified the position of the five fuse board and the speedo drive cable aperture. It should also be noticed that Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. has moved the windscreen wiper motor to the Lt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} side of the dashboard in a recess to simplify the angular movement of the operating arm. At Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}'s request, we have shown the Lucas Spare Bulb holder fitted to the dashboard, a sample was supplied by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} which has since been returned. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. & Ashby. | ||