Humber FV1600

[Marc van Aalderen]

2 identische Trucks aus dem 2.Weltkrieg ca Jg.1940. Wurden aus England importiert und als Abschleppwagen eingesetzt. Genaue Bezeichnung: Truck 1 Ton 4x4 C.T. HUMBER F.V.1604AMK1, Chassis No.43348, Contract No. 6/VEH/6443, Vehicle No. 3348. Motor: 6-Zylinder Rolls Royce, Benzin. Bezeichnung: B60 No 1MK5A, ENGINE No 9043. Zum restaurieren. Beide Chassis in guten Zustand. Motoren laufen nicht, da sie schon länger nicht mehr in Betrieb sind. Batterien fehlen. Kabinen und Blechteile sind zum Teil durchgerostet, doch sicher reparierbar. Beide Trucks sind mit funktionierendem Kran und Seilwinde bestückt. Alles muss überarbeitet werden! Gebrauchtspuren und dreckig.

OK, here goes:

2 Identical Trucks from ww2, circa 1940. Were imported from the UK and used as recovery vehicles. Precise type: Truck 1 Ton 4x4 C.T. Humber FV1604AMK1, Chassis no. 43348, Contract no. 6/VEH/6443, Vehicle no. 3348. Engine: 6 cyl. RR B60 no. 1 Mk5A, ser no. 9043. For restauration. Both chassis in good condition. Engines not running due to long period out of use. No batteries. Cabins and metal sheet parts partially rusted through but certainly repairable. Both trucks have a working crane and winch. Everything in need of rebuilding! Traces of heavy use and they are dirty.

Good luck!

Cheers,

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here is the Google translation: link

The auction ended 27.2.2011, highest bid was CHF 3'010.00 (2,472.01 EUR), buy it now was CHF 9'995.00 - each?

H.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Thankyou Gentlemen.
Surprised to see 2 such English vehicles in Switzerland.
Dates are out just a little!
FV1604A = Wireless truck lite
Hope they went to a good home.
Rich.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

The Humber User Manual makes it quite clear that the air pump (compressor) is not to be run at over 1000 RPM. Below is what happens when you do.
Piston crank is twisted, and the crankshaft housing has been near ripped off. Going by the welding on the crank housing this has happened before!
In my defense: 1/ There is a hand written sign showing "On" and "Off", which is the wrong way around. 2/ It has not worked since I got it, so it may or not be me at fault.
It appears to be a fairly generic item, and that a Ford Blitz one will fit (Right side of Gearbox vs Chev, Left side.) I was quite chuffed with this until I realised that I could not find my Ford one because I sold it at Corowa a few years back.....Ain't it always the way.
Rich.

[lynx42]

Bother,

I hope you don't have too many more problems, Rich. You've had more than you need.

Funny story about mine. When I went to look at it it was supposed to be a sweet runner. When we started it up to take it for a test drive, it had a low down, deep knock like a big end bearing knock. The knock increased with the engine rev's and didn't sound too good. We then negotiated a much better price and I arranged for it to be back loaded to home.
When it arrived at home, it was unloaded in the yard, but not where I wanted it. So, after the truck left I started it up and there was no knock. Well, an intermitant knock is worst than a constant knock, so I drove it carefully to where I wanted it and then had a good look at it. Checked the lights, horn, indicators etc. All worked. I then decided to try the tyre pump and guess what, the knock returned. Sometimes you just have to have a win. Doesn't happen often enough though. And No! I didn't engage it in the first place. (Didn't think of it).

Good Luck.

Rick.

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Marc van Aalderen

Truck 1 Ton 4x4 C.T. Humber FV1604AMK1, Chassis no. 43348, Contract no. 6/VEH/6443, Vehicle no. 3348. Engine: 6 cyl. RR B60 no. 1 Mk5A, ser no. 9043.

Sold at Ruddington on 3/10/68 for £70, must have been a reasonable one as the others on the day were £40- £50. Still had the same engine 9043.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Ok Brains trust,
Changing the gearbox oil in the Humber, smells like it is Gear oil, but wonder if it should be running SAE 30 (Engine Oil) like the Champ does. The user manual helpfully says to use the correct oil, but no list of what this would be.
A point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Rich.

[fv1620]

Oh yes should be SAE 30. At a show in rain parked next to 20+ Champs!!!!!!

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Clive, knew you would know. Thanks for the prompt reply.
Take it your at the UK version of Champ Camp? If so give my regards to Andrew W, and tell Jonathan to buy another Humber.
Rich.

[fv1620]

I dropped hints about another Humber, but they are all getting excited about next years 60 years of Champs. Even some of you are coming over & from many countries. I wish this sort of enthusiasm extended to Humbers. If you want a Humber fix look at Rogers 1601 metal repairs on the FV1600 forum. Superb.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

All those jealous Champ owners Clive. We all know they would rather a Humber. Yes a few Aussies will be over your way for the 60th, remains to be seen if I will be one of them.
See the Humber Forum has a new Moderator...........
The panel work on Rogers Humber is mighty impressive.
Rich.

[FV1611A]

Originally Posted by fv1620

I dropped hints about another Humber, but they are all getting excited about next years 60 years of Champs. Even some of you are coming over & from many countries. I wish this sort of enthusiasm extended to Humbers. If you want a Humber fix look at Rogers 1601 metal repairs on the FV1600 forum. Superb.

FV 1600 Forum ?????????
Clive from a lonely hotel room in Greenock Glasgow tell me more. Pleeaaassseeeeeee