lssah2025 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Well those that know about my Humber Scout and the issues it had after its 1st restoration overseas... :shocked: is almost finished from its new restoration!!!! 2 years later.... Radiator fluid was leaking, thought I had a bad block, head was never honed and was uneven, fixed that, but most of the head bolts were stripped and loose and you couldn't torque the head down good enough, so leaked bad... Engine will be back from the shop in a week or so with balanced bearings and an internal steam cleaning, new pistons and rings, gaskets etc. The interior goodies that were missing for the CES kit and engine compartment equipment has been located or painstakenly reproduced. Work done...IN BOLD Make box on near side escape hatch (first aid kit and 5 sten mags) Move extinguisher bracket to drivers side bin (late 44) Replace mirrors with proper ones Install correct Lucas horn and bracket Install proper metal tubing for radiator overflow to POW can Install fuel tank vent with proper tubing Install oil can bracket engine comp 1/2 pint Make oil can bracket for 1 quart Make and Install foot pump holder in engine comp Make and Install white convoy plate on muffler Move convoy light to near side rear for night driving Move and install 1 more canteen bracket on off side escape hatch with handle Install webbing to bren drum holders Fix commanders chair and add cable/handle to raise lower Install map pocket on near side wall Install stops on top sliding doors (with springs) Fix grenade box holders Fix 4 wheel drive handle Install cover over 4 wheel drive canvas cover Install correct gauges(have all the correct gauges and speedo, restored and done) Repaint in correct color Repaint interior Get knob for off side rear control box area (generator high switch) New radiator (with proper overflow) Redo wiring (with cloth covered) Redo spark plug wires New tyres (done) Install smatchet Install wire cutter Install WS 19 set Fix ® side bren holder Repaint engine compartment Redo all electrical components Redo Brake lines and brakes Redo exhaust system Redo fuel system Redo elctrical system Redo steering, transmission and transfer case (master cylinder, steering box) Accelerator cable Throttle cable Choke cable Redo engine, cylinders, head, new gaskets pistons and rings Rebuild Lucas Distributor Rebuild CAV dynamo Rebuild Starter Rebuild ignition coil Rebuild fuel pump Rebuild Lucas Distributor Clean and boil fuel tank, then seal Lucas Screen and wiper (manufacture) Manufacture front window armour Pics for your enjoyment at current stage:http://s141.photobucket.com/user/lssah2025/story/16889 STILL LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE PLM MOUNT!!!!!! Edited April 6, 2013 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 What does the 'PLM' mount look like? Just in case anyone sees it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 PLM mount.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Well all of the interior goodies that were missing have been painstakenly reproduced (minus a few ones that will be made after she is on the road), the drivers port was made from scratch and turned out beautiful!! Fabricated the tyre pump holder and oil can holder for the engine compartment. I still need to find a proper speedo and wiper motor. The engine was a complete rebuild with 0 hours on the clock now, new pistons/rings, gaskets, crank shaft balanced etc. Generator, starter were all rebuilt. It has all new cloth coverered wiring and I redid the instrument panel with colored wiring for trouble shooting. Proper tyres were found and will be on soon. The engine compartment is getting a wipedown then a respray and the engine will go back in. Then the interior will get a respray and then on to the exterior.. After a 1+ year rebuild, I am hoping to have her on the road by the end of the year!!!! Still have to find a proper radiator that will work and modify the fittings and brackets, the one that was in it had the wrong side hose attachment and made the engine have heating problems... http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/lssah2025/1944 Humber Scout Car Mk II/?albumview=slideshow Edited October 13, 2011 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 fantastic job you're doing on the humber, can you get a picture of the speedo you need and i'll keep my eye open for you. all the best rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 It's the same speedo as a Cromwell........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Correct Speedo Current Speedo Edited August 13, 2011 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yours looks like it's out of a Centurion. The correct ones do turn up, my needs are sorted so I'll keep my eyes open for one. The wiper motors are basically a very standard type also used on land rovers. The scout car type differs in its mounting but that is not insurmountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Adrian, I do know the type that I need, all of the ones for the LR's etc have the switch on the unit, the ones used in the HAC and HSC had a seperate switch next to the unit. I will end up just using one that is very similar with the switch on it. I have all of the correct gauges, just need to send them off to be redone. I am using new post war ones until I get my other ones back. STILL CHASING THE PLM!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Some more pics of the restoration.. engine rebuilt (new pistons and rings, new head bolts made, new head gasket and crankshaft balanced), engine compartment repainted, fighting compartment repainted (after all the new bins and components produced),,,soon the engine will be going back in, then the new wiring will go back in, has already been cut, wiring harness made, (as you can see I used some multi covered cloth wiring for the dash ,this is so any issues can be found quickly, the other wiring is black with some type of stripe etc) the exterior will then be repainted int the proper color and the correct tyres put back on... Edited September 27, 2011 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Rimmer Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 If you post pics/model numbers for the wiper motor you need I maybe able to help if I have one in my assorted Land Rover junk... Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Higgins kpt. Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 [ATTACH=CONFIG]51621[/ATTACH] very nice work!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 More HSC updates, interior all painted, using post war jeep gauges until my correct gauges and speedo get back from rebuild, new wiring harness going back in, all the fuse panels etc were sandblasted to get the copper nice and clean, then repainted (looking for a brass tag for my CAV control board), within a week or so the engine should be going back in, exterior prepped for painting then a respray, then the rest of the interior fighting compartment parts will e put back in, wireless shelf etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Very nice! You know the wiring was all black originally though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Yes I do Adrian, I figured for ease of work/trouble shooting any electrical issues (possibly) down the road, I added some color into it, the majority of the wiring will be covered up with the wire covering anyway. Edited October 14, 2011 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 HSC update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 More pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 More custom work: newly made windshield wiper and parts, front mirrors, finishing up interior work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lssah2025 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 More work....getting closer by the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 pretty car...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 More pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_RCEME Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thats an awesome looking engine. Pain in the ass to get in though. Think I fought with it for 30min to get lined up finally. Will say damn good looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Well Joe, get you arse back to work on my toy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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