Jimmy F Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 A little bit more has been done, although it's only being bolted together to make sure it all fits. Jules, that's interesting, I shall look into that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just finished reading this thread, very impressed particularly as you appear to be working outside. Looking forward to seeing the body take shape. regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Any progress chaps ? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Jimmy I see that you are sneaking up on the top of the bulkhead/windscreen area - we have just been fabricating this area so if there are any measurements or pictures you need give me a shout. The Album of all 440 or so pictures we have taken so far is here and the bulkhead ones should be at the top: http://s484.photobucket.com/user/RustyTrucks/library/Humber%20Heavy%20Utility Do you have the screens by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 ...back to our Humber it seems it was one of 3 or 4 made as a development, possibly post war, although our plate suggests it is wartime. Does anyone on here have any information in this?? Jimmy, here's some information from the National Archive. It seems the steering had to be alterted to fit - so it'll be a pain to convert back to original. Enjoy! I hope things are progressing well. Humber FWD - coil springs trial.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I see this Box, or a similar one, is up for sale: Humber Heavy Utility Car 4x4 Prototype Spring Front End, Restoration Project. - Medium - MILWEB CLASSIFIEDS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Wonder what the condition is, shame there aren't some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I don't know why the report I posted a few posts higher has disappeared. Here it is again. Humber FWD - coil springs trial.docx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Hi I am so pleased to have found this post, Some good work done here. I have Just bought a Humber which all the woodwork has been replaced at some point (badly), and has now rotted away, most of the bulkhead was also cut around, So apart for a couple of front floor boards, thats all the woodwork. I cannot rely on any of the wood, as it dose not fit well, list is too long. cab floor and drivers seat wood still there the rest of the wood is replacement, looks really good in this pic. the rear wheel wells are 6' lower and 6' further out(cut down. I basically need sizes for everything and a truck load of parts, A radiator as well as I think it has the humber LRC one fitted. regs Rupert 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Hi I notice the MoS plate had a "civilian" number, From what I have come across this is not unusual for Government Vehicle's, I doubt the RLC will be able help with that ERM, they do a chassis no. search the Kirkhead trust maybe able to help.or BBC. best i can do is London JAN 47-AUG 47 So likely still with the Military/ Govt dept. Sept 1953, onwards. I can across some numbers I cannot guarantee the accuracy here. 865------- CONTRACT S.9323 for two 12/8/1946 Here's An Ex BBC Humber, good luck rupert Edited February 3 by rupert condick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) you are correct the RLC do not hold government department civilian registered vehicle records you may be lucky that the civilian ERM appears in post war military vehicles sales catalogues those covering the period 1945= 1949 Edited January 19 by wally dugan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On the subject of Humber FWDs, can anyone tell me why there are two different windscreen arrangements? I read somewhere that there were two versions; one general one and a second for senior officers with some variations, including an opening roof. I also read that these had strengthened window pillars. Is that the explanation or is there another one? The BBC vehicle above has the second type of windscreen but I enclsoe below a photo of one in Korea showing it in-service - so it wasn't a post-war civilian refurb. The second photo was an original Humber one, the first, a private one, possibly from this Forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel7 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, 10FM68 said: I enclsoe below a photo of one in Korea showing it in-service - so it wasn't a post-war civilian refurb. In service, but Hong Kong 1954-56 according to the website of the Military Vehicle Trust South East Midlands Area/Archive pictures/ China Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 They may be right, or it may be in Korea - there are so many photos on the internet these days with incorrect captions, it is impossible to be certain of the veracity of any of them. Either way, it's the windscreen which is of interest to me rather than the location - that it was still in service was the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Hi the windscreen changed to the rounded type on later models, the one in the picture top, this info would indicate that it had been rebuilt. 90 YG 98 , M4379881, ch.no. 8350254, contract V.3829, FAR.CR 31/12/56, picture Bottom is M4379727, Ch.no. 8350100, contract V.3829. of c1941 buy chance had this info, Does look like Korea though. FAR would be the key. maybe, Far Asia Region? there where pullman conversions but I do not know much about them. regs Rupert Edited January 22 by rupert condick more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Many thanks for that, Rupert, all very interesting. Lovely trucks - there was a real cracker for sale in Holland not so long ago - about £40 odd thousand as I recall - I'd give my eye teeth for one, though I'm not sure I could even afford the fuel bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 there should be a very original one in New South Wales, that came from Western Australia a few years ago. and one from Singapore in New Zealand. there should be more in aussie but, i only know of two. the one I have will need some work, my local gym at home. regs Rupert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) Hi Rupert. The ex-West. Aust. Humber is in Melbourne undergoing a long term restoration. I believe a UK immigrant imported the Humber, late 1950s. There are more than one in N.Z. A N.Z. govt. Department imported a few in the 1950s.. think it was from Hong Kong. Matthew Lombard has the remains of one. Edited January 23 by goanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 cheers G. the one fromIce Cold in Alex is for sale on face book, its in Sweden, Bit of a poor state the damp has got to it but very compleat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Where's my cheque book....😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown cow Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Hi Rupert I have been working my way through the ex WA Humber for some time. Everything I touch needs work. Most Humbers seem to have the square windscreens, late contracts have the rounded version for extra strength I believe, and probably better weather sealing. They all had sliding roof hatches , mine is over the rear seats, the later ones were in a different position moved forward although l haven't seen an example. I have known your vehicle for many years, I had a visit from Nigel many years ago. Looking at the floor of your vehicle, it looks original up to the rear arches. The 2 'boxes' in the floor were for storage of tyre chains ! Your car looks like it has a Bedford radiator from other pics I've seen as they have a distinctive filler cap. The LRC radiator is the same as the HU. regards, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Did one of these feature in the film 'Hotel Sahara'? <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043658/> It's ages since I've seen it so may be off-base. If it didn't feature the Humber, it should have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert condick Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) well i am looking for a rad, but might have to go for a made up one, the radiator could be Bedford although its very similar to the Humber LRC mark II, rad (P.72235),has that Bedford type top cap,(P.72688) the Humber rad being P.47611, and cap P.47687 the I C A humber there is a tube on it, I think it was in one other film after ICA. i check the link. Edited February 17 by rupert condick more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown cow Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 A heavy utility features in couple of scenes well into The Guns of Navarone, where Gregory Peck and his gang dress as Germans and travel in a 'German' Humber to enter the castle lasting a few minutes. Quite good for the Humberphile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) So, one of the vehicles in Hotel Sahara: not a Humber? From <https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043658/mediaindex?page=3&ref_=tt_mv_close> Edited January 29 by Adrian Dwyer add photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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