Info needed: Trailer socket Humber one ton

[Dave Mills]

Yes Robert, the tracta joints are a worry, although with yours if it was out of the army and very quickly parked up you may be lucky. Axle bearings taper and roller are over the counter stock. The seals oil and fording are another question and be prepared to shell out the dollars to get these from the UK. It took two donor vehicles to complete our resto we named them "Crayfish" rough on the outside and nice on the inside,however, your body looks a lot better than ours started out as. May the force be with you Robert as you enter the dark art of Humber drive train repair and of course the rust. Our resto thread has some pics of our tracta joint overhaul and of course I am sure that Rich and I can offer plenty of advice from afar.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Robert, the vulnerability of the tracta joints is generally caused by complete absence of lubrication. Like the Ferret, oil needs to be pumped through the outer tracta housing, into the inner tracta until it appears at the level plug on the diff housing. All too often the oil input was just used as a grease nipple with poor results.
Are you thinking of Archie Marshall? He imported all the Champs etc back when they were released from the British army, into WA, when he closed up the remainder parts wise was sold to Altmanns at Stawel (Vic).
Aust. Humber chassis start at 630001, yours being the 9th, FYI it was the also the 4th one to be given it's ARN.
One rear tail light, one brake light, both on the drivers side, a red reflector each side that appear to have been retro fitted as positions vary. No indicators.
Next time your trawling the net, Paul Handel has a terrific article on the Humber's introduction to Australia: http://anzacsteel.hobbyvista.com/oth...rtruckph_1.htm
Rich.

[Robert Sexton]

Thanks for that info Richard. I recall Archie Marshall but the other one was Soltoggio Bros who still operate as wreckers. I believe they had some of the Ferret and Humber parts and then on sold them.Although I am not near doing the wiring I intend to put taillights/stop/indicators in in anticipation of maybe a full license.I have NOS reflectors form Marcus Glen for the trailer, they are the same as the Humber I am sure .
I have read Paul's story on the Humber ,you have to be thankful that people like him have taken the time and trouble to record some of our obscure past.
I will be in Victoria some time in the not to distant so will make time to call into Russel Altman's establishment.
I have just finished the drive train on the C60, it is no where near as scary as the Humber to look at,all a challenge.
Robert