Morris C8 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 we took the Engine out today, needs a total rebuild, so its off to the workshop to be done. Sold Morris to pay for it. Still need a 1938 Humber workshop manual, i have all the army ones from the 1940s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 More photos. My dad found a NOS carb for it and the guy had 3 more left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 This is the new old stock carb D.B.V.A. 42 to fit our Humber, think it is a ww2 carb. Still in its box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Very nice. Always had a soft spot for 1930's cars as they have the nicest curves. The curves from 1940 onwards and those before 1930 seem more angular. I want that car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks ferret1958, photo of Humber near Arnhem taken on the race to the bridge in 2008 this year we just about got back 2010, needed a lot of water to drink and the oil pressure was down. She has been in a few films. The US army [landlease] used some pre war [split screen] humbers and wartime Humbers as staff cars. This car was taken by the British goverment at the start of the war and given back in 1946 to the owner. It was Blue during the war, that was its original colour when new in 1938. painted green in the 1970s for film work . There is a lot of history with this car . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Photo of a pre war Humber with a split screen used by the US Air Force ? [ 8 FC HQ 7 ] on the bumper. Thanks to Les Freathy for the photo. Any more info on the split screen Humbers [ Pre war] used by any British or US Forces would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 We put a new wooden floor in [ the battery is under the front seat ]+ my dad made new side door wood panels, then had them recoverd. Did this when we first had the Humber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 more photos, One of the 1st part of the wooden floor taken up and rubbing down the car for spraying. we did this when we first had the car. We all so did a upgrade of the headlights as we drive at night time as well and want to see, and be seen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Good going Kieth:beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 My Dad bought a set of NOS front inside door handles, as we had only one that was broken and one missing. They came in there original box, its taken 2 years to find some. once fitted we can now wind up & down the front windows the engine is now in bits at the workshop that we sent it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 At last we got the eng back after a rebuild. New pistons & rings made to order [6]. cylinder head skimmed. Valves reground. bearings redone + camshaft. conrods redone+ other bits done. With a bit of pushing lifting and a lot of help it went in OK just. Next thing to do is get the nuts and bolts that we put in a box and hoses fitted + the new carb fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jcpdw Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 looks very good keith. :wow: I can't wait to see it on the road again, and catch a lift again in this beautifull humber. keep up the good work. :dancinggirls: cheers jaap :captain: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 She's a beauty ! Good to see her being so well looked after ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Very neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) At the work shop where we had the eng redone. strip down. We had all new core plugs fitted as one was weeping water, of course that one was on the back of the block, so you would have had to take the engine out to put a new one in as the bulkhead was so close to the engine. Edited March 20, 2011 by Morris C8 more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Well the Humber is running very good, with the eng done + new old stock carb and a Respray, she will last a long time and give much more years of fun. After turning the starting handle for 5 mins to get the petrol & oil though the eng , then at a press of the button she started first time, fine tuned the carb and timeing when she was running. Thanks for to my Dad [85] for all the hard work and some mates help. All we need to do now is run it in, when the Humber was new it would do 80 MPH, but we will keep the speed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourFox Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I have found a similar aged civillian Humber in need of a carburettor. Has your contact still got another spare. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Looks great! Can I ask who's paint you used and what shade? I have a Vauxhall to paint as a staff car. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 I have found a similar aged civillian Humber in need of a carburettor. Has your contact still got another spare. Jon Hi, This is the guys email chipmork@btconnect.com He has about 3 left they were £300 each that what we paid for the one we bought. his number 08450614477. He has most carbs that were made and carb kits. [ We do not work for him or know him] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourFox Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks for the info. I will contact him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Looks great! Can I ask who's paint you used and what shade? I have a Vauxhall to paint as a staff car. Cheers. Hi, We had the paint made up from an original part from a WW2 truck to get a match. WE just went into a DIY store and they mixed it up from a white base paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Good idea! What sort of paint is it and brushed or sprayed? Looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Good idea! What sort of paint is it and brushed or sprayed? Looks really nice! you can spray it, use a small roller & brush it. The paint is at my dads . next time i go there i will let you know. We added thinners as well to spray it. some others in the club used it as well on there vehs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 other side of the Humber, quite a large car & lots of leg room. The photo below was taken in Israel for a film. Had a different number and colour then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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