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).
Modification to the headlamp dipping mechanism and changeover switch, detailing cost increases and implementation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\5\ img037 | |
| Date | 22th April 1938 | |
| COMMITTEE I./C.36 PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Description: LUCAS R.100 Headlamps fitted with dipping mechanism and changeover switch in each lamp. Purpose: To provide an easy means of changing over from H.I dipping to H.J dipping for customers taking their cars on the continent. The changeover is made by a simple alteration. Dipping mechanism and changeover switch in each lamp increases Factory cost of chassis, Lucas charge being 4/- with an additional 1/9d. for wiring cost. This modification may be introduced without scrap at 50th chassis in 'D' series. A Lucas charge of £.5.0.0d. is involved which also covers a similar alteration on Bentley headlamps (Ctd. Sheet B.11). RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} When recommended for introduction: As soon as possible. Date (Chief Engr.): 6.V.38 Date (Works Mgr.): 6.V.38 In addition to the above increase in Cost, there is also an increase in factory cost of 1/6 per chassis in respect of the alteration in wiring already introduced as a standard feature. G.ND SEE OVER PRODUCTION COMMENTS. Authorisation of process: C Introduced on: H Date: 22/4/38 | ||