Bob Grundy Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 One for Clive. I recently purchased a Humber Pig with what I think is the VRN; 05 EK 41, any information about it please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 05 EK 41 was an RL Bob but it is difficult to read it is actually 05 BK 41 Originally FV1601 CT Cargo Truck built under Contract 6/V/6443 delivered to 12th B Vehicle Depot Ashchurch on 6/5/53 under contract 6/V/6443 Receipt Voucher ASC/R/751 Converted to armoured 1959-60 FV1611 under Contract 6/V/27455 The ledger entry for the engine number has been obliterated by the change in Asset Code to 1780-2501 which shows it was a Flying Pig struck off 7/1/93 Vehicle Storage Depot N.Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hope the Humber pig is in better shape than its number plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I think the number plate is only wood fibre or cardboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thank you Clive I can now tell when asked the question 'how old is ?' As regards the number plate, it is in fact corroded steel. Being a front one I have only seen front VRN's painted on the hull and never as an individual plate. Peakrec, It is a little better than the plate.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Oh it is steel, I have seen some plates left over from film companies that had just painted the registration on bits of card, thought it was one of those. Originally all Pigs would have a pressed aluminium plate on the nearside front wing. Many in N.Ireland had these damaged or they had been removed if they were one of the 200 recovered. These replacements were steel painted black with the registration either stencilled, hand painted or had adhesive letters applied. Pigs for disposal were meant to have the registration plate removed, but for disposal identification the registration was painted on the front of "bonnet" to keep track of it & invariably if it was allocated a MS registration that was painted there. Originally Unit & Formation Badges would have been painted here. Having said that there are few in service photos of the BK painted there, particular those Pigs with flat bar rams that would obscure the registration plate. Ok Bob don't tease us any more, I'm sure I speak for many who would like to see a few pics of her, please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Here is a pic as requested, its work in progress at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks Bob, I can see the hook & catch from when it was a flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Bob if you need to take off the cab scuttle armour, it would help with my archives to know the armoured body number (usually 3 digits) which would also indicate whether it was made by ROF(N), ROF(W) or Sankey. The plate is about 1" x 4" below the commander's front hatch. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Clive, the scuttle arrangement is welded in place so........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Oh well Bob that is a good thing that you'll be keeping it original, so often it gets removed in private ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Looks a great project, my Pig came with its front and rear steel number plates (21BK96). It was base repaired and even the milometer reset to zero. So its drives like new with no oil leaks. If anyone has a working pump. Could do with one hydraulic hand pump for front vision hatch, have stripped it down and just can not get it to double pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 16 hours ago, Peakrec said: Could do with one hydraulic hand pump for front vision hatch, have stripped it down and just can not get it to double pump. If it helps the pump is 6MT1 2590-99-821-8227 Somewhere I think I may have part numbers of the seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have found the pump servicing instructions & an exploded parts diagram. Although the parts are described in general terms there are no actual part numbers, but it might be your best bet to persevere with a rebuild & look for replacement O rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 That would be a great help, is it possible to post the relevant pages on here please. As exploded diagrams always help. Best regards Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Ok Nigel it might not be today as it is hot sunny afternoon which needs to be enjoyed & tonight it is transmitting contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Here you go. Ignore the top half that is about removing the scuttle armour that just unbolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thank you Clive that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Hope you can sort it. If you have trouble with the ram, I have a cross sectional line drawing, but there is no exploded view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thank you Clive, will be looking over next 2 weeks, will report back what I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 05BK41 This photo is from a FB Group I am a member of. The person sat in the pig is the owner of the photo, but I do not have his permission to post it. Therefore I have blanked his face out. I will send him a PM though and see if he is willing to make contact? In the meantime, enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Certainly confirms it as 1780-2501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakrec Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 11:50 PM, ferret1958uk said: 05BK41 This photo is from a FB Group I am a member of. The person sat in the pig is the owner of the photo, but I do not have his permission to post it. Therefore I have blanked his face out. I will send him a PM though and see if he is willing to make contact? In the meantime, enjoy... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittingham warrior Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Is it Frank Sidebottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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