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

[Dave Mills]

Transmission Tunnels showing the repaired and painted tin work. Had a lot of trouble locating the original Felt heat lining which was then painted (I think) so sourced the vinyl lining which has a heat proof backing this is a Mercedes Benz product.

A real pain to fit into the vehicle and the covering does not follow all the contours correctly, however, they look fantastic and finish the cab off beautifully. I am hoping that the covering will settle once a bit of heat gets to it and makes it a little more malleable.

Cheers,

Dave.

[Niels V]

It looks fantastic, great work

[Dave Mills]

Thanks for the feedback Niels, much appreciated.

Dave.

[pauldavies]

Looking good Dave, attention to detail is going to pay dividends later. C8 is coming along and will post some photo's in the next couple of weeks. Have a great Champ Camp and hope to attend next year so give all my regards.
Paul

[Dave Mills]

Get some pics of your vehicle up Paul we need to see your progress. Will pass on your regards to the Tassie champers.
Dave.

[Dave Mills]

A few shots of the newly painted Humber Tub, it will be fitted onto the chassis this Saturday if all goes to plan. A very happy camper indeed; three years of restoration finally coming to a conclusion.
Dave.

[Dave Mills]

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.

[Robert Sexton]

Originally Posted by Dave Mills

A few shots of the newly painted Humber Tub, it will be fitted onto the chassis this Saturday if all goes to plan. A very happy camper indeed; three years of restoration finally coming to a conclusion.
Dave.

Hello Dave , I am soon to source the tail/stop lights for my Humber,you seem to have ones that look just right. Where did they come from?.I also assume that you have added the indicators as a separate wiring issue?
Robert