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They look Gucci but there are big issues etc already with electrics. Some Rgt are hanging back on them due to unreliability issues. The old Bedford and even the Daf are the Stalwarts of some fractions in the green fleet. Watch this space.........Sounds like the old stories around the raplacements for the FC101 etc in days gone by! I suspect a big wave of refurbs from CHE at Ashchurch????

I need to transport a Humber Pig Mk 1 (5.3T) from Reading to Hereford and all the contacts I have been given draw a blank. The 'PIG' in question used to belong to Dale Prior, a very close friend of Clive Elliott, which some of you may be aware of regarding the sad loss of Dale and selling off of his collection. If anyone can assist then please PM me with an idea of cost please. Kind regards Wayne

Has this thread closed out now peeps? Live in Herfeord, work in Bristol so this would suit me especially with a workshop!

found marks in reverse on liner that state 7 FFL III 1952???? THE spacers on the liner say PAT 534207. I guess that makes its an intact 1952 helmet in pristine condition. Having taken back the scrim and the dates seen marked above it makes it post WWII Damn shame!

I have what I believe to be a 1960's? British army helmet complete with scrim etc, which is in as new condition, so I guess didn't see any warmongering. anyone any thoughts on dates as I am guessing 60's. Clive has sent some FV1611 images over with squaddies wearing alike headgear but just wondered! Regards

Sounds like we have some legwork between us to bottom this archive trail out. You say I am closer? Where is RM museum situated? Regards

looked at Disco Daves site and the images are different to my lightweight, which creates more interest on the normal detail for a series 3 or series 2a or the crossover??? there must be someone out there who worked on these in the MT and knows the difference. I remember Rich Farrant was helpful on Reme stuff for my Rover 8. Perhaps a PM to him might prompt him to input on this lighty? I keep searching but the info on these lightweights is quite rare, albeit Ruxy has suggested a contact at the winterised conversion contractor!

For those interseted I attach further images close up of the bar that supports or doesnt support the rad blind when rolled up? Answers on a Post Card!

Took some more progress photos after some cleaning down and stripping to reveal some tidy straight panels. That is once all the leatherette effect vinyl covering had been removed. The covering has preserved the condition of the panels quite well especially in the rear. Door bottoms are quite straight and no major rust in frame. Even rotten doortops unbolted! Bulkhead and Chassis are useless but I knew that. Wiring loom is in good overall condition and all running gear is fine. Looks like the wings and bonnet will scrub up okay too! Uncovered more of the old paint and text from the bonnet. Any ideas anyone on the Red/Blue block. Regards

Proud Signalmen I guess! I know of one who is 18 sig EW with 22 right now. Great Bloke. Modern ancestor!

Enjoy your Jelly and Ice Cream :beer:

Clocked this today on signals page in connection with 4th Guards Brigade.

Sorry forgot to say please to the switch item. :-\

I did and I dont know which was more overwhelming the drive or Clive trusting me:blush:. Thoroughly enjoyed it though and learned a lot more about FV1611A ownership. Thanks to Clive. He would have had a lodger for the night if we hadn't stopped gabbing! Yada Yada!

I saw this today on eBay. Is it factual or a gimmic??? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HUMBER-PIG-RUN-95-UNLEADED-PETROL-INTANK-UNIT-5L-/350241166645?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item518c001535

Clive having had an introduction to the PIG during my visit (thank you very much indeed) I have come back (AKA Hotel room in Southampton) and started to study some of the images I have taken thus far. I notice that the signal indicator switch is missing as per image below. Are these available or is this a rocking horse doo doo item? Cheers

Fair comments Ruxy and understood. Thank you

That great....I know of that regiment as I live in Ross-on-Wye, just up the road from the Royal Monmouth RE Museum, based funnily enough in Monmouth. The numbers are close ish, but I have learnt that sometimes that can mean nothing over than mine was number 4,413 on GF and yours was 4,432. Funny old things ERM's. Mine has a confirmed manufacture date of 1976 on V5 which gave it an age related plate of 'P' reg??????? Appreciate any help on history though before Deepcut/ EMLRA search in case they come back blank

Thanks for that Ruxy but I guess doing these properly and getting the parts as and when they crop up is part of the journey and process. I have made contact to Pete Barrett at EMLRA regarding initial search through the club on history. Have you any thoughts on markings on bonnet that say 3 CDO??????????? I am working along the assumption at the moment that the history shows something interesting? It is worth saving and I will invest in a new chassis, bulkhead and vent panel. It will me a methodical process and I know it will take as long as it needs be. Forgot to mention that the seat box and inside the rear body the panels seem to be covered with a thin gauge plastic/ fleecy backed type of material. Also the inside of the tailgate has thin rubber covering. Would this have been applied retrospectively?? I appreciate your comments as always and please keep contributing as and when. Regards :-D:whentitsdone::help::readbook::dancing:

Did receive those via eml thank you. Another forum to look at till the wee hours......I am going to need shares in 'Ovaltene' or Doctor 'Boddingtons' elixir of life.....'hick!' :beer:

Tool box is missing but I do have one for my Ser2a FFR Rover 8 so first one ready may inherit that. Failing that very simple construction and could get one made up. The rear wheel arch boxes are one either side where each 12v battery goes as the space between the seats is for the arctic heater set up. (missing). This arrangement does suggest that is was either Marines or Para's. I am pinning my hopes on Marines Cammando Artic Warfare and possible 3 Commando that were in Falklands. All supposition at the minute, but I can get partially excited for now????? Cheers

Thanks for that I haven't got manuals at all for this one, but have put my name down for a copy of Mark Cooks book, which is believe to be a sort of bible. Thanks for info on tailgate, but haven't seen that detail on other Lightweights?? The images I have seen have the number plate on the right but the number plate light was upside down beneath the ERM lighting up, which must have filled with water????? As the oval was there then it may have been possible the ERM was on the left..... More scraping and removal of old paint will probably reveal something.......:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::-)

Is that you Hincey???? How ya doin m8. Spent day with AB yesterday picking up a 24v FFR Winterised Lightweight. Also in process of adding a 1953 Humber Pig...... AB has confirmed that next meet will be 19th.....I'll see you then....

Doing some curious rubbing with wire wool and WD40 so as to slightly remove older paint I found some markings on the bonnet. Can only read some of it but it suggests 3 Commando???? Any ideas anyone. Also appears that the old Land Rover oval was removed. But I thought the number plate went there? There appear to be a couple of grommets in the lower tailgate with some sort of socket for a push in fixing?? Also are the mudflaps as shown genuine or replacements given the cutting out around lifting eyes.

Andy I will of course keep this PIG's progress live on the forum as the previous owner was someone very special and I owe it to him. Clive has been amazing and I need his kind of support from all you other FV16?? owners to give this 200%. I am relieved to learn that the markings on it appear genuine and are 4th Guards Brigade and they were based in Germany during the life of this vehicle. Still await the final details on this from a search though! Regards