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).
Modified dashboard layout including component placement and cost savings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\3\ scan0159 | |
| Date | 28th September 1937 | |
| Handwritten notes top left: R.C Pen on next side for frame Distribution List (redacted): D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. S. Dept. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Dept. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Handwritten notes: 600 1125 dashboard :- Herewith D.CH.83 a modified layout of The 6-fuse distribution board is accessibly placed. The new cutout and regulator unit is shown. Electrical units are grouped. Speedometer drive has large radius bends. There is a saving of 3 die-cast conduit pieces, the R.H. conduit is a simpler pressing than now, and cables are shortened. It now becomes possible to simplify the carburetter hand control. There is also shown the mounting scheme for the Lucas Wiper Motor. The dashboard casting is not altered. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||