Humber FV1600

[Humber-One-Ton Tom]

Hi Richard-
further to Clive's comments, I have seen one of these gun mounts, but sorry no photos.

Basically it is a metal ring about 4" deep and the same size as hatch opening, suspended almost 2 foot above the roof hatch - this has four metal 'legs', each one is like a 'V' shape made of metal rod - a cup at the foot of each of the legs fits on the balls and the top ends attach to the ring.

I think that a bren gun or similar can be attached to the ring. As far as I could tell it does not swing on a pivot, rather it is on a fixed mount facing out from the ring, and this mount runs around the ring like a curtain track.

And of course the seat on that side can be raised so you sit with your head out of the hatch - but I guess you would stand on the seat to shoot.
Does this help you picture it?
Tom
Portsmouth, UK

[Humber-One-Ton Tom]

Have a look at this.
Ebay number 180235053389 - ends on the 27th.

Apparently there is a second chassis with a rear body in addition to the main vehicle. I would like to see some more photos if anyone is in South Devon area. This has a rooftop cab extension so would fit well into Les Freathy's photo archive.

Tom
Portsmouth, UK

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Thanks Tom
A very succinct description. Sounds like the old gun rings that osbervers used in WW1 aircraft. Hopefully a photo will turn up eventually, surprised it was not mentioned in the Humber 1600 series book.
Re the one on ebay.
Take a chainsaw with you. Sounds pricey for over here, no sign of shedding, or perhaps the brambles are waterproof?
Regards
Rich.

[lynx42]

It's in the shed, Rich.
The BIG BLUE SHED as we know it over here in OZ.
One hell of a lot of our gear is stored in the Big Blue Shed around the land.
I reckon their brambles are our black-berries, but they don't have the poisonous snakes to share them with, like us.
Rick

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Actually Rick, they have the big Grey shed over there, wish we had one!
Rich.

[Humber-One-Ton Tom]

Hi Rick and Richard -
Yup, our Big Grey Shed is not too good for storing stuff. A good crop of moss growing on the wing is not a good start, but the roof gutter is still there, which is a good sign over here...it is better than the yellow tow-truck off ebay I posted last year. OK, it may be beyond fixing but there's plenty of bits - axles, transfer boxes, etc. etc.

In terms of price - the last time I paid £500 for a Humber I drove it 220 miles home! It's too much for me but there may be room to negotiate.

Here's a picture for those who miss the listing. I still have the seller's phone number if anyone is interested.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Just received my copy of Pat Wares "In National Service", and page 52 has a nice colour pic of Humber with mount, just as described. This is a terrific book, covering not only Humbers but anything (everything) with a "B" series motor.
NB. Can't get any of Pats books here in Oz, but have had three sent over from UK. including "Quater ton" & "Tugs of War". All pretty much cover pommy ( and odd US one) vehicles from late WWII to the 60's. Highly recommended to say the least!
Happy reading
Rich.