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

[Dave Mills]

Some shots of the humber tray under restoration. Have rebuilt at least 80% of the metal sides and seat boxes and completely rebuilt the Tray chassis. I and am now in the process of preparing for the undercoat and top coat.

Yes, i did toil away in our 45 degree days, served by plenty of ice cold stubbies and a very supportive wife who by the way loves this restoration stuff.

The first photo shows the tray chassis once removed from the vehicle, it made it an easy decision to rebuild instead of repair.

Cheers,

Dave.

[Robin Craig]

Did you take the plunge and fit electronic ignition to it as well?

Robin

[Dave Mills]

Hello Robin I have got electronic ignition fitted to the B60. I purchased it from Jolley Engineering in the UK, I also have my two Austin Champs fitted with the Jolley Electronic ignition and have had no problems at all. Richard Coutts-Smith also has the same electronic ignition fitted to his Humber and has for a long time also without problems.

Certainly moved away from the twin point set up and unreliable condensers ASAP.

Do you own a Humber?

Dave.

[Robin Craig]

we own Ferrets

R

[Dave Mills]

A little more progress with the Humber tub, only need to place the floor decking in and fit and wire up the rear lights. Now ready to remove the cab and start on the running gear and chassis.

Dave.

[FV1611A]

Well done guys

I have recently updated my thread on an FV1611A having got her running again after a long lay off.

It was the most exciting thing I have seen and done in years. Even with a holed downpipe she had that sound of an old classic.

I was fortunate to actually get her to move and drive a short distance.

It is great to see more of these fine vehicles getting up an running again.

Keep up the good work chaps.

Now I need to go and measure up some lockers to make new ones from... Where's Clive

[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.