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).
Response to a complaint report regarding modifications for Wraith Chassis No. WXA-27, detailing work carried out and associated costs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0151 | |
| Date | 2nd December 1938 | |
| 66/ COPY. W/S - H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Hdl/IB.2.12.38. WRAITH CHASSIS NO. WXA-27 J.H. BENNETT, ESQ. COMPLAINT REPORT NO.W.272. In reply to your H.8/H.1.12.38. in connection with modifications on Wraith chassis, we should have pointed out in the first place that we have received no instructions at present, to carry out any modifications on Wraith cars that are in customers' hands. The above Owner's car came in for various adjustments, and we were requested as they were fitting:- New cylinder head. Modified speedometer drive. Modified instrument board lighting. Changing fuse wire. Fitting replacement distributor with hardened cam. Before cars were being delivered, it was a good opportunity to carry out this work on J.H. Bennett's Chassis No. WXA-27., as this car is practically new. In the event of any Wraith Chassis coming to the Works for the following list of modifications to be carried out, the cost of these jobs to the Company would be as follows:- MATERIAL. LABOUR. 1. Receiving car, washing, testing, despatching, and changing cyl. head. Cylinder head complete with valves, and possibly new gaskets and washers. £21:0:0; 30 B.H. £3:7:6: 2. Modified speedometer drive, supply and fit new speedometer drive pinion. £ -:6:0; 1.B.H. £-:2:3: 3. Modified instrument board lighting and changing of fuse wire; which comprises 6 new bulbs complete with holders and resistance, 3 yds of fuse wire. 10:0d. 3 B.H. 6:9d. 4. Replacement distributor with hardened cam. No material charges available. The question is being discussed with the suppliers. 2 B.H. 4:6d. | ||