Humber FV1611(A)

[fv1620]

Yes the side lockers for my RUC Pig are different from the production Pig. But these shorter & less complex lockers are not RUC specific as such.

All of the original 20 FV1609s were like this for Troop Trials in 1956. It was only in 1958 that 10 of these were obtained by the Ministry of Home Affairs for RUC use. All but one of these survived for conversion to hard tops by Belfast Tool & Gauge. The 10 that continued in Army usage were converted to FV1611/12 & uparmoured when the lockers of their various kinds were removed. Most of these ended up as hard targets.

[FV1611A]

Originally Posted by fv1620

Yes the side lockers for my RUC Pig are different from the production Pig. But these shorter & less complex lockers are not RUC specific as such.

All of the original 20 FV1609s were like this for Troop Trials in 1956. It was only in 1958 that 10 of these were obtained by the Ministry of Home Affairs for RUC use. All but one of these survived for conversion to hard tops by Belfast Tool & Gauge. The 10 that continued in Army usage were converted to FV1611/12 & uparmoured when the lockers of their various kinds were removed. Most of these ended up as hard targets.

I couldn't have put it better myself......No honestly I couldn't

[FV1611A]

I have now managed to collect some salvaged and NOS panels for some of the lockers to fabricate replacements in due course thanks to Clive, Ashley and Alison.

Makes life a little easier for copying and the like.

Regards

[FV1611A]

I also have 2 same pattern NOS inner wheel arch panels that will assist further together with a full length side locker cover / lid.....All Helps!

[FV1611A]

I have now move my Humber to a more ideal secure location where she can remain safe and workable....

Images of move and other matters attached.......There is a belief that this FV1611aas in a fil or TV series and hence the decals on the doors, which I have now discovered the words?????? CONTROL....In the UK someone suggested Doctor Who, which whilst totally amazing if cannot be collaborated right now!?



















A small selection of Abstract Images......

[FV1611A]

I do not know the age of the tyres, but guess that the coating of tyrewall paint has preserved them further. The old tyre paint is now starting to flake, but as long as those sidewalls stay intact I will be happy as all 4 edges are Dunlop Trach Edge and Original fitment..........GOD Only knows if they are Original, Original........But after 1959 thats a big Guess

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Nice to see the under bonnet pictures. Appears to be not a lot different from the original One Ton, apart from the revised air cleaner orientation, and the improved exhaust manifold.
Given the radical change in looks and role, I was illogically surprised by the typical Humber underneath.
Is she a runner and a stopper? Or are you concentrating on the externals?
I take it that the canvas gaiters are not an original fitment?
Rich.

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by FV1611A

I do not know the age of the tyres, but guess that the coating of tyrewall paint has preserved them further. The old tyre paint is now starting to flake, but as long as those sidewalls stay intact I will be happy as all 4 edges are Dunlop Trach Edge and Original fitment..........GOD Only knows if they are Original, Original........But after 1959 thats a big Guess

Wayne have you got close ups of the other tyres?

Original Mk 1 tyres were marked "RF HS" (although the Army got it wrong & said it was HS RF)

I think yours is marked "L" which is acceptable on a Mk 2 which may mean it is a later tyre. The other tyre type which I think must be a later type & was extensively used on Mk 2 was marked "RF EXTRA REINFORCED". Tyre types should not be mixed on the same axle. If there are REINFORCED tyres they should be fitted to the rear axle.

BTW on a Mk 1 your fronts should be 25psi & rear 40psi. Kicking the tyres is no guide to pressure. I have driven on 0psi, although the steering was a bit peculiar