FASTTRAX Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hi there been a while..i have now just purchased 16 bk 39 fv1601 Humber gs, Took us seven hours to get it running after being stood for TEN years... got it moving ..brakes not ceased thankfully. So now have a mighty restoration job on ready for next year. Does any body know what timber the deck boards and cab floor were made from, the cab floors ok ish but the rear deck is no longer. If any one has any info about the vehicle could you please let me know...ps the deck canvas is perfect, it was still wrapped after having a new top and side panel fitted to the original front and rear panels ... Cheers Fasttrax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 16 BK 39 FV1601A Chassis No. 21639 Contract No. CARGO 6/V/6443 Receipt Voucher EGL/R/2901 Delivered 16/2/54 to 62nd B Vehicle Depot Eglington, Ayrshire. Engine No. 5920 Struck off census at CVD Ashchurch 3/7/68 Although I have conflicting evidence that it was sold on 23/7/64 Sale No.74 Lot No.1202 £140 I'm afraid I have no photo the nearest I have is 16 BK 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 A lovely looking truck it is too. I enquired after it, but could not sort transport easily so never followed it up. Photos please of the refurb. I am jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTTRAX Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hi can anyone identify this unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Royal Armoured Corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTTRAX Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 So the work begins.... it was parked in gear without the handbrake on .. on first investigation the brakes and drums seem ok..fuel system was bunged up...but now sorted...there seems to be half a ton of training area lodged every where ( fellow i bought it of claims its Bovington ).. body work needs quite a bit of attention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTTRAX Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hi Just an update and a plea....whilst trying to remove 10yrs worth of festering debris from the front crossmember as i neared the diff casing i proceeded carefully and discovered a hand size hole in the casing:(.. Crossmember removed whats left of the casing removed all the remaining debris removed.. the pinion gears are as smooth as a baby's back side..Now the plea has anyone got or know of anyone who's possibly got one lying around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTTRAX Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Clive Thank you for ur response .how much you asking for it... Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He might well swap it for a set of anti-vibration mounts for his airbed...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He might well swap it for a set of anti-vibration mounts for his airbed...... Or a pair of good ear defenders ! On a more serious note it must be a complete pain if you are trying to get to sleep at 4am and some people are still partying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTTRAX Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 this is getting very interseting....theres a sand like colour under the green.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpete Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hi, I have some old pics of this Humber which used to belong to our family, pre/post restoration and some other info on it. Could send you more information and would also be interested in some other details from you. Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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