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

[Dianaa]

Originally Posted by FV1611A

Sounds promising and I wonder if he would post to UK, if there is an item that is obsolete over here, but he has in stock?

Good to know

Worthwhile asking at least: http://www.timvibert.com.au/

you probably already know about Marcus Glenn in the UK http://www.marcusglenn.com/ they are both specialists in Armoured vehicles, but given they also used the common B series engines of the Champs, Ferret, Humber and Saracen/Saladin they still have quantities of difficult to find bits.

[FV1611A]

Yes of course there is Marcus Glenn, but always nice to know of others for retail therapy and cost comparisons.

Thanks

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Maybe Dave will have enough Cab parts and running gear left over to make one of these.
from: http://www.mvtsem.com/11201.html
Rich

[Dave Mills]

What a beast Rich, if I found that I would leave it the way it is. A sensational looking vehicle, however, something I would not do to a Humber even if I had the bits and pieces.

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

Maybe Dave will have enough Cab parts and running gear left over to make one of these. Rich

I followed the link & the question was asked "Anyone know where this is now?"

It survives!

I saw it about 2 years ago it has received a replacement body from a Humber with a rotten chassis. I've got some pictures somewhere.

Not many vehicles would survive to have a life beyond that sort of conversion.

Well done Rootes & the new owner!

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Thanks Clive, we had a few Humber owners at Champ Camp over the last few days and least one of the UK contingent knew of it. Love to see some more pics if you get around to digging them up. (We had 6 current owners in one spot, with a few ex owners as well, probably an aussie record.)
Rich.

[Dave Mills]

Have been moving slowly on the resto, but have managed to remove the Cabin in preperation for the next stage. Now that the cabin is removed i can start on the long job of restoring the chassis and running gear. Sourced a third cabin due to the fact that the other two are just non repairable due to rust. The third cab is in great condition apart from being slightly twisted so have it at the local panel shop to be straightened and they will cut and repair a little patch of rust in the roof whilst it is in their hands. Good to have mates in these trades

Cheers,

Dave.

[fv1620]

Dave great job going on there. What is between the inner & outer skins, is there any insulation?

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

http://www.mvtsem.com/11201.html

Here is KTB 112C with its replacement body