Humber FV1600 - ARN 105-819 - Restoration moves forward.

[Dave Mills]

Thanks Wayne, like all these restorations a test of patience and passion; will be watching your progress as i am sure you be with mine. Glad to read that your vehicle is pretty well complete, the FV1600 series battle with that dreaded rust and of course once into the vehicle it shows no mercy. I have two cabs and both are beyond help, however, got onto another good cab and will be picking that up in a couple of weeks. Worrying seeing that only 130 ever came into Aus and i have worked my way through 3 of those.

We also own and restore Austin Champs and are off to the Victorian high country (Mansfield) with them along with 26 other Champs and near on 70 Champers for 7 days of 4WDriving, camping, meeting up with the gang again and having a great time of course a few cold beers will be had and a lot of laughs. Leave this Saturday so the preperation and servicing of the Champ have put a stop on the Humber restoration for a bit, blasted brakes and siezed wheel cylinders.

Dave.

[Dianaa]

At least Tim V at Winton still has lots of spares for the B60 engines. They were fitted to Daimler Ferrets.

[FV1611A]

Originally Posted by Dianaa

At least Tim V at Winton still has lots of spares for the B60 engines. They were fitted to Daimler Ferrets.

Sounds promising and I wonder if he would post to UK, if there is an item that is obsolete over here, but he has in stock?

Good to know

[Dianaa]

Originally Posted by FV1611A

Sounds promising and I wonder if he would post to UK, if there is an item that is obsolete over here, but he has in stock?

Good to know

Worthwhile asking at least: http://www.timvibert.com.au/

you probably already know about Marcus Glenn in the UK http://www.marcusglenn.com/ they are both specialists in Armoured vehicles, but given they also used the common B series engines of the Champs, Ferret, Humber and Saracen/Saladin they still have quantities of difficult to find bits.

[FV1611A]

Yes of course there is Marcus Glenn, but always nice to know of others for retail therapy and cost comparisons.

Thanks

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Maybe Dave will have enough Cab parts and running gear left over to make one of these.
from: http://www.mvtsem.com/11201.html
Rich

[Dave Mills]

What a beast Rich, if I found that I would leave it the way it is. A sensational looking vehicle, however, something I would not do to a Humber even if I had the bits and pieces.

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

Maybe Dave will have enough Cab parts and running gear left over to make one of these. Rich

I followed the link & the question was asked "Anyone know where this is now?"

It survives!

I saw it about 2 years ago it has received a replacement body from a Humber with a rotten chassis. I've got some pictures somewhere.

Not many vehicles would survive to have a life beyond that sort of conversion.

Well done Rootes & the new owner!

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

http://www.mvtsem.com/11201.html

Here is KTB 112C with its replacement body

[FV1611A]

Dave

Thanks and I guess that I am more fortunate with the armoured hull.

The Achilles heel on the Pig is the wheelarch / lockers, which are essentially 20g plate with some folded edges.

I guess it makes then a little easier to make.

The FV1600 is a beautiful looking truck and I admire your dedication and patience.

Nice to know I have a distant relative over here underneath her armour that was once a FV1600 back in 1953.

I will definitely keep watching your thread.

I notice me neighbour 'Rampant Rivet' who is doing a MW Aero resto has joined the forum. He did a cracking job on his Champ and having been taken for a spin they are indeed a lovely vehicle.

Best wishes