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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).
List of vehicle modifications and instructions for electrical and coachwork components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 83\2\  scan0130
Date  10th November 1937
  
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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}1/JH.10.11.37.

(8) Fit combined water temperature thermometer and oil pressure gauge in place of present separate instruments and fit Phantom III type clock in space vacated by one of them.

ELECTRICAL.
(9) Fit new armour covering for tail lamp wire and make certain that it extends far enough to protect wire under body where it may be damaged by stones.

(10) Wire headlamps for continental use and fit standard dipperswitch in place of existing Lucas switch.

(11) Fit spare ignition coil to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} instructions.

COACHWORK.
(12) Remove rear wings and hand to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} for modification to suit 6.50 - 17 tyres. Also attach wire mesh stone guards by strips in place of washers. Paint GB. on N.S.R. wing.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}
  
  


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