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).
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning modifications to a dial and case arrangement for gauges.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\5\ img062 | |
| Date | 17th December 1938 guessed | |
| R.P.81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. being suspended by eight strap pieces the dial will have a turned over edge and locate definitely on lugs formed in the case.. The new arrangement will give a much more positive register of dial with case. Unfortunately this modification means a set of new tools which are promised in about four weeks, but as soon as the tools are completed we will alter production. We feel quite sure that the steps we are now taking with regard to these gauges will ensure improvement. Assuring you of our best attention. Yours faithfully FOR S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. p.o. down. ENGINEER. | ||