Humber FV1600

[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.

[fv1620]

When they grow up they'll want to be Humbers

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Clive, I have read at length your article on ignition (Excellent), and am interested in fitting the same electronic ignition from Jolley Eng. Are you still just as happy with it?
Anyone else out there done something similar with a B60.
Rich.

[fv1620]

Rich sorry for the delay been at a show all week.

Yes the Jolley conversion continues to perform well, I must have had it in at least 5 years I think. So no regrets.

I know it is expensive especially when you compare it with a kit to convert say my Shorland which was less than 10% the cost of the Jolley. But it is that base plate & the magnetic poles on the trigger collar you are paying for.

Assuming I could source the basic module & collar, it would be very expensive & time consuming to get an engineering company to make up the base plate. I know of no other comparable kit.

If I was going to benefit from it, I thought I might as well get on with & enjoy the benefits as soon as I could.

Also the improvement in reliability over points & condenser should be seen against the stress & expense of a roadside breakdown.


The show I was at was the War & Peace Show in Kent, UK. Sadly no Humbers CT/GS there although of the 2,600 MVs there were some Pigs. Here is the award in memory of my friend who had 6 Humbers & 2 Champs + I think about 6 Land Rovers.

The brass plaque is a close copy of one removed from a Mk 2 Pig, the other side shows the award details. The recipient for the second years running was Andy Fowler with his Mk 2 pig.

[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

[fv1620]

Wayne, oh well its very exclusive, not sure whether the moderator would accept you, I'll see what I can do if you like to apply for membership.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUMBER-FV1600/

[FV1611A]

Very exclusive and now confirmed and signed my life away to join group.

Can you put in a good word for me please???

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by FV1611A

Can you put in a good word for me please???

I just have