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06-06-16, 03:13
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Almost finished
The weekend went well, a couple of helpers, a forklift and the tub was fitted. Took all of 30 minutes.
The tub fitted like a glove, a few adjustments to the suspension heights on the vehicle and a short but very good road test. It felt so good to be able to drive it on the road. After 3 years of restoration it is pleasing to see such a rare vehicle back on the road.  Problems along the way, the tail pipe hitting the mudflap, front torsion bars required adjusting (Was waiting for the weight of the tub before adjusting so no real surprise here) a small water leak from the radiator blow off valve and the rear winch control lever fitted upside down not bad considering we have completed a ground up restoration. The Rolls 6cyl purrs beautifully at 75Kph at 3500revs. Dave.
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1 x 1955 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 2 x 1956 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 1 x 1955 Humber 4 x 4 GS (restored) 1 x 1945 FMC 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored) 1 x 1942 Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored) 
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06-06-16, 11:37
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Thank you Niels, your comments are truly appreciated.
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1 x 1955 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 2 x 1956 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 1 x 1955 Humber 4 x 4 GS (restored) 1 x 1945 FMC 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored) 1 x 1942 Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored)
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06-06-16, 11:53
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Just had a quick read of the thread from the beginning, (does not feel like 3 years), hard to believe the result.
For the record, I make that 2 trucks, 3 cabs minimum requirement for a resto.... Can't wait to see the next project, does the boss like Centurions?? Rich.
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29-06-16, 03:09
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From Wreck to Registration.
It has taken a day of wading through the red tape to finally get our Humber registered; after 3 years it is a great feeling
 Pic #1 - Our Humber upon arrival at Seymour. Towed by the "Mongrel" the challenge begins. Pic #2 - Finally had all the Roadworthy and registration paper work. Pic #3 - The registered vehicle in all its glory. Thank you to all in the MLU community for looking at our rebuild over the last three years and to those who found the time to respond. All that needs to be done is to drive it and enjoy the experience. Dave.
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1 x 1955 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 2 x 1956 Austin Champ WN1(restored) 1 x 1955 Humber 4 x 4 GS (restored) 1 x 1945 FMC 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored) 1 x 1942 Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer (restored)
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29-06-16, 07:26
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Humber
It looks awesome Dave and well done mate, you should be very proud of what you have achieved.
Paul
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29-06-16, 08:58
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  Congratulations Dave. Gives me plenty of incentive to get into mine. Please keep an ear out for a set of hood bows for me.
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1916 Albion A10 1942 White Scoutcar 1940 Chev Staff Car 1940 F30S Cab11 1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai" 1941 F60L Cab12 1943 Ford Lynx 1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250 Humber FV1601A Saracen Mk1(?) 25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266 25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?) KVE Member.
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