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Hi Louis The head lamps are CAV ( have the round badge on top) BUT, they are mounted from the bottom, not trully right for the Humber, as Humber CAV Lights are mounted from two side 'stalks' i have one original, but looking for another. if i find one more the two on mine now will be spare. Made some more good progress this week end, will up load some more pictures soon. Jules.

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Hi all well now the weather has picked up and the evenings are lighter, i've made more progress on my Humber, earlier i restored the windscreen frame, and now i'm working on the rear PU body, some of it is original, but most of it i have made from plans and photographs. this is were i am so far, though i have fitted the mud guards now.

Yes, the WOT2 had to go sadly, i miss it and maybe one day get another WOT.................. Jules

Ian, i used Speedycables for the drive for the WOT2, sent them the old broken bits and within a week a brand new one arrived very good service ! Jules

Hello John nice to hear from you. I have a 1940 CS8 in line for restoration, the foot panel you are talking about is a funny shape, but makeable. do post some pictures of yours, here is mine & one of the panel you are talking about. where abouts in the UK are you ? kind regards Jules

But where has it been all these years ? every time i look at 'Old Bill' at the IWM i can't help wondering what that saw and the fact that it is still in its 1920's paint is amazing. it will be nice to see this one restored on 'olive drab' Jules

Well done mate, goodness knows how you spotted that ! looks worse than the Slade one ? see you soon Jules

Thanks Guys, Have not had time today to try out some of your methods, but relieved that hopefully that is all my problem is ! Will report back as soon as i have solved it. thanks again Jules

thanks Pete do you think it could just be stuck then ? Jules

Hi All HELP !! today, i thought i would get my Humber 4x4 out of the garage and give it some fresh air............ though i have started her over Christmas, she has not moved since November time. She started on the button, but................. clutch pedal down, select reverse, grinding of gears....... tried again, making sure the pedal was right down, same again, tried forward gears, but still the same grinding. So, i checked the clutch pedal adjustment, not that there was a problem last time i drove her. I switched off, selected reverse, tried to start her and she moved on the starter motor......... What can of happened ? i'm sure the clutch is depressing ok, though i can not see, but i can feel the resistance. might the plate have stuck ? how do i release it, ( please don't say take the engine out !) all good ideas or reasons gratefully excepted ! cheers Jules

I'll be there on Sunday with my GPW Jules

Thanks Bill. Jules

Hello Ron, hope you did not mind me posting a picture of yours, but it looks fantastic, as does your display ! ok, so thank you for the information, thats really helpful and will guide me. best wishes Julian.

Hello Chaps having finished my 16h i have decided that i need a side car outfit for it, that means i can drive/ride it on my car licence without the bother of getting a motorcycle licence. question is, where am i going to find a suitable example, would any 1940's side car fit ? or does it have to be manufactured by Norton ? all help gladly accepted. here is a photo of what i'm trying to achieve.

Could someone please PM me an email address for Mike, our expert on British Paint Colours of ww2 .............. the last email address from 2 years ago has been rejected. Thank you Jules

Nath try Classic Covers at Norwich, they made a fantastic job of my Humber canvas. only problem is they will need patterns.................... Jules

Yes, I caught that on Sunday afternoon, quite well done, i thought. better than the 'wheeler dealers' effort ! Jules

Looks very good Ian I looking forward to inspecting it next weekend ! Jules

Phil if you want it done right try Steve at Dallas Autos near Newbury. Jules

Always had time to talk Morris's, will be missed RIP John. Jules

I stand corrected MATE ! want to sell me one ? Jules

Certainly not WW1 mate, late WW2 or post war. Jules

Were Sgts, Corporal etc stripes different for Home Guard than other british army type, in thier appearence ? cheers Jules