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).
Proposed design and component layout for the 'Myth' dashboard.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 163\4\ img093 | |
| Date | 3rd December 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} C. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. (Handwritten) Que 6010 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}3/ET.3.12.40. MYTH DASHBOARD. -------------------- Please receive herewith the original of PL.421, Arrangement of Dashboard, Engine Side and Plan - 2 sheets. The contour and actual shape of the dashboard is generally the same as shewn on Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG.'s drawing RB.{R. Bowen}13003 - 2 sheets. We have arranged to use a standard Dagenite 12 volt battery and have provided a pocket in the centre of the dashboard to carry same. The Smith Car Heater is on the left hand side of the dashboard, above the passengers' feet. It will be necessary to approach Messrs. Smith & Sons with a view to having the de-mister outlet duct placed on top of the heater, as there is insufficient room at the sides. A standard Lucas regulator unit and cutout is shewn. We propose, however, to use the standard Rolls-Royce five fuse distributor board, which has open type fuses, and not the Lucas 5 fuse distribution board, which has glass type fuses, which are not popular. The wiring, insulation and mounting of the dashboard will be dealt with in later schemes. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original of PL.421-2 sheets 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. | ||