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).
The modifications to the dashboard layout for the Wraith III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\3\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 26th January 1938 | |
| DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/MS c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/G.26.1.38. WRAITH III. MODIFIED DASHBOARD LAYOUT. The Dashboard has been re-arranged to accommodate :- (1). The large distribution board (with open type fuses) accessibly placed and detachable from the engine side of the dash. (2). Car Heater. (3). Anti-fire Regulator. (4). Lucas Screenwiper motor, and alternatively the Klaxon Screenwiper Motor. (5). Speedometer Drive with easy bends. Existing Dashboard Castings can be used if Hank Rivet Bushes replace the bosses indicated. The Steering Column brackets require a large hole in the back to accommodate the Switchbox Flex. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} NOTE. We cannot arrange to use the 5 fuse Distribution Board until such time as the Lucas Regulator is available. | ||