About 1996, I was told that the Lucas bulb handle screwdriver is correct for 1946-56 Royce and Bentley. I relied on the word of an "expert", here in Southern California. I acquired a few of these from the "expert". Subsequently I sold a FEW to fine chaps in Australia. A discussion ensued. I was strident, as I was relying on the "expert". He was wrong. I was wrong. My sincere apologies to the 2 chaps in Australia. IF you will kindly return the improper drivers to me, I will immediately send RESTORED and PROPER screwdrivers, and pay postage both ways. Recently I have tried to correct and educate some sellers, on ebay and elsewhere. For the most part those sellers resent me. Most sellers, of these tools, do not care about being accurate. Apparently they just want the $$$. So there are some folks that will mis-represent, intentionally. Buying junk or incorrect items is no bargain.
SO-I did the SAME THING. Only I did not do it intentionally. My selling these was out of my ignorance. Now I am trying to rectify MY ERROR!!! You, the reader, might ask yourself "why so long?" I have searched my onerous and copious paperwork to find the 2 chaps (that I recall), addresses. I was unable locate the names. After more than 12 years, this STILL bugs me! SO now I go public. SO if you go to an RR/B meet, PLEASE ask if anybody got an incorrect screwdriver from a well-meaning, but mis-informed character in California. I will make it right. I really hate making mistakes. I dislike it more when others suffer. I dislike it EVEN more when they are on another continent.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Rolls Royce & Bentley BOOT Contents
ROLLS ROYCE and BENTLEY 1956 thru 1965 BOOT CONTENTS
This is not another Earth changing subject, however there has been some confusion, even by long time owners.
1956-1959 6 Cylinder:
There is no cover on the spare tyre
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare tyre
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is the same for lhd and rhd chassis..
Next to the tool tray is a brass tecalemit grease gun, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
The front band tool, was a dealer provided item, and not included.
Some early chassis have spin on hubcaps which require the hex hubcap tool.
1960-1962 8 Cylinder, single headlight (S/C II, and S2):
There is no cover on the spare tyre, for early chassis. Later models had a cover attached with 2 spring pins.
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), polished steel, is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is different for lhd and rhd chassis. (refer to my tool blogs)
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.
ALSO: some chassis have single tail lenses, as the 6 cylinder; some have the later 2 piece type. I can find no pattern, by date or other method.
1963-1965 8 Cylinder, double headlight (S/C III, and S3):
There is a cover on the spare tyre,
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray for lhd has a rubber plug for the unnecessary pre-focus bulb.
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.
NOTE some coachbuilt cars have different tool trays, and different jack clamps.
Especially the wonderful Radford, and the elegant James Young.
If you have any questions on the restoration of the jack, other tools or the always fun Kinsman pump; contact me. I always enjoy sharing the fun and excitement, that usually includes a few surprises.
While I am on the boot subject—
Please read other blogs about my accessory kits:
A detail bag, emergency repair, the First Aid kit,
And the all important matching picnic basket,
Just waiting for the tasty tempenades, pestos, infused olive oils, Balsamic vinegars, Dip-N-Toss, and the exotic flavoured sea salts and peppers supplied by The Posh Gourmet.
THE PERFECT detail to make every touring event special!!!
This is not another Earth changing subject, however there has been some confusion, even by long time owners.
1956-1959 6 Cylinder:
There is no cover on the spare tyre
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare tyre
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is the same for lhd and rhd chassis..
Next to the tool tray is a brass tecalemit grease gun, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
The front band tool, was a dealer provided item, and not included.
Some early chassis have spin on hubcaps which require the hex hubcap tool.
1960-1962 8 Cylinder, single headlight (S/C II, and S2):
There is no cover on the spare tyre, for early chassis. Later models had a cover attached with 2 spring pins.
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), polished steel, is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is different for lhd and rhd chassis. (refer to my tool blogs)
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.
ALSO: some chassis have single tail lenses, as the 6 cylinder; some have the later 2 piece type. I can find no pattern, by date or other method.
1963-1965 8 Cylinder, double headlight (S/C III, and S3):
There is a cover on the spare tyre,
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray for lhd has a rubber plug for the unnecessary pre-focus bulb.
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.
NOTE some coachbuilt cars have different tool trays, and different jack clamps.
Especially the wonderful Radford, and the elegant James Young.
If you have any questions on the restoration of the jack, other tools or the always fun Kinsman pump; contact me. I always enjoy sharing the fun and excitement, that usually includes a few surprises.
While I am on the boot subject—
Please read other blogs about my accessory kits:
A detail bag, emergency repair, the First Aid kit,
And the all important matching picnic basket,
Just waiting for the tasty tempenades, pestos, infused olive oils, Balsamic vinegars, Dip-N-Toss, and the exotic flavoured sea salts and peppers supplied by The Posh Gourmet.
THE PERFECT detail to make every touring event special!!!
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