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

[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?

[Dave Mills]

Thanks for the support Clive. There is insulation in the roof and rear of the cab, a layered plastic material, my intention is to replace this as the resto continues with a more modern version. My initial call is that this material held the moisture and maybe, just maybe, the rusting started from the inside out hence the roofs seem to be the first to go as it inhibited a good air flow to help dry out the cab. (I will take a few pics and post them later)

Have refurbished the rear cross member that the winch marries up with, it had been ripped by the winch cable; a common problem I think. It has been unbolted along with the tail end of the chassis, removed, repaired, rust treated and refitted. Small steps but every step is one step closer.

Cheers,

Dave.

[fv1620]

Dave that is a good point maybe about trapping the moisture.

As for the rear cross-member, on the Pig it is quite different of course but I was amazed that water could enter from the inside around the Warner socket but had nowhere to escape. None to wonderful for a vehicle that is meant to wade. The photo only shows about half the crud I got out of it.

Is there a similar problem on the 1601?

[fv1620]

Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

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

Here is KTB 112C with its replacement body