Humber FV1611(A)

[fv1620]

Wayne on here: http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/PIGINAPOKE.pdf

[FV1611A]

Thank you. That is some articulation in that picture!

[FV1611A]

Saw Piggy on 28th March and noticed a few things, but did take two batteries and connected up. Got an ignition panel light and she turned over................





Isolated the fuel as what was in one tank smelt like old gloss paint in a tin???? The fuel filter was fuel of old fuel, but no filter?



I had identified something in the rear storage locker under floor that transpired to be these items.















Lots of other images taken to follow;

[FV1611A]

Removing an awful lot of Gunge and it was evident that a historic custodian (Not PO) had painted some parts in the engine bay in DBG as I guess he didn't want to buy some SKy Blue?





The internal relay and switches cover identified a couple of non standard alterations?



Internal controls and wiring

[FV1611A]

Removed the jerry can holder as they were losing condition. One of them showed the word Maddson?? Only spotted on one carrier though









Original WD stamped rear numberplate Convoy Light fitting lamp.



What the Andy 5000X is needed for





Noticed the tyres said 10 Ply followed by an 'L'. Other than Dunlop Track Grips made in England no other obvious markings?

[FV1611A]

I did have something military to kneel on.



The roof showing where the timber battens were to prop up the canvas cover.





Some more detail photos;








Is this the fuel change over item as was weeping with a smell of old linseed oil/ dead fuel smell?

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

"Is this the fuel change over item as was weeping with a smell of old linseed oil/ dead fuel smell?"
Looks more like the brake master cylinder to me.
Rich.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by FV1611A

Removed the jerry can holder as they were losing condition. One of them showed the word Maddson?? Only spotted on one carrier though

It looks more like "Made in ..........." missing word could be England, normal for steel angle to be marked like this.

[FV1611A]

Richard I thought that but no it is definately Madison and I questioned incase known manufacturer to others.

Will get an easier to read image next time

[FV1611A]

Sorry for being absent from the site chaps, but I am delighted to state that 13BK33 has come back to life.

I am unawares of how long it is since she has run, but it has been many, possibly many, many years.

It took some time to get her to breath, but after a lot of wheezing, coughing and spluttering she actually turned over and then eventually ran and ticked over nicely.

A true testament to the Rolls Royce engineering and the condition of her electrics.

I must confess that whilst the lockers have perished, inside she is more like a time capsule, preserved from the elements by her armoured cloak.

I even had the windscreen wipers working.

This is a major chapter for me and her restoration, which has now eradicated the 'Will she ever start' question.

I hope the video can be viewed by everyone and a side shot of her stood in the sunshine ticking over.

Upwards and onwards.

[FV1611A]

Clive do you happen to know the gauge / thickness of the original material used for the side lockers and rear wheel arches by chance.

Your image above states 1.6mm, which is 16gauge. Looking at my NOS panels I haven't measured yet but suspect they are either 18gauge (1.27mm) or 20gauge (0.953mm).

Do any of your documents on file quote such specifics.

I know from physically seeing yours that the thicker steel is much more sensible and robust and I am tempted to follow your lead with my lockers.

I have some of the panels from the front lockers as you know in varying states of condition and would use these as templates.

I think that one of the reasons why these panels rot so easily is because of the thin metal and having folded edges for strength, which in turn trap moisture. Thicker metal won't allow folded edges to be neat and slender meaning that the flaps and lids wouldn't fit over the panels below?

I may also need a Humber to measure from, albeit the original angle framework on the hull will be a good starting point.

Thoughts?

Cheers

[FV1611A]

I have a selection of some original panels to use as a guide and template and also have measured up to produce some simple CAD details in 2D.

The first item to be made was a mirror of the front top part of the rear lockers, which came out pretty good.

More panels to follow in due course.