Adam Elsdon Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Just checked in on Withams Tender list again, and they have posted a picture for the "Last in Service" Humber, looking at it the guide price of 4500 GBP looks a bit optimistic. Anybody know any history of it, it seems to have been released with other Ambulances, there is a 101FC and a Series 2 Ambulance also listed as "Training Aids". LOT 282Humber 1 ton 4 x 4 Ambulance with Rolls Royce B60 Engine The Last One in Service Registration Number: 13 BK 14, Mileage From: 2077 miles Edited September 9, 2008 by Adam Elsdon Because your worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Loads of money. some competition for me if it gets on the show seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) . Anybody know any history of it, it seems to have been released with other Ambulances, there is a 101FC and a Series 2 Ambulance also listed as "Training Aids". LOT 282Humber 1 ton 4 x 4 Ambulance with Rolls Royce B60 Engine The Last One in Service Registration Number: 13 BK 14, Mileage From: 2077 miles I wonder if they came from the Royal Army Medical Corp training centre@ Keogh barracks nr Aldershot, they used to have numerous training aid vehicles there Edited September 9, 2008 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 what a graet job, could i ask if you had to adjust engine mounts??, ,and as you know gents my axal had it. still go,s hopefully want to TRY and up rate it some how, any ideas>>> i had to make new engine mounts on the chassis to use the original mounts on engine, if you look on first pic you can see them on front crossmember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 well now the engine is in and it runs time to get her out and give her a wash these pics show how she was when i bought her i have done nothing yet to the outside and no there are not any wings i am going to make these from scratch :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well done mate,could you let the champ register have your champs details in case they dont have it listed,cheers cw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I wonder if they came from the Royal Army Medical Corp training centre@ Keogh barracks nr Aldershot, they used to have numerous training aid vehicles there Nick you are right it used to be a training aid. It was struck off on 28/7/94 to "Range Ams Training Group" whatever that was. Records show no mention of an ambulance role, possible it has been only painted in that role. Someone expecting to buy an ambulance needs to check out the inside first. Incidentally it was originally struck off on 22/5/67 & sold at Ruddington on 4/10/67 for £80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It does have the blue light on the roof Clive. You been on holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It does have the blue light on the roof Clive. Ah well must be an ambulance then You been on holiday? Yes only 8 days in the rain but came back to 4,827 emails:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Ah well must be an ambulance then Yes only 8 days in the rain but came back to 4,827 emails:-( I hope not. that will keep you busy. Where did you go? Edited September 12, 2008 by Adam Elkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I hope not. Well just suppose it is a complete & genuine ambulance. You will derive far more satisfaction & prestige in restoring yours than someone with a fat wallet who buys one in a ready to go state. Where did you go? In a caravan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Your right. Now your back can we arange a time for me to pop down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Not this month as I have deadline for an article. In fact I should be doing that now! Sometime in Oct? At least you saw the Hornet at GDSF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thats ok, could do with that seat and gaiter off you at some point, pig will be all painted on the outside in a couple of weeks. Your Hornet is a smart bit of kit, what happened to the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 what happened to the rest? Range targets mainly! There were 32 or 31. 12 operational 12 in reserve 4/5 prototypes 1 wooden mock up One is on display at Bovy, one is at Saumur Museum, P4 prototype in Australia, one incomplete one is in Sussex - for sale (pm me if interested), one was rebodied as a pig in NI, 2 went to JATE (see below) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Range targets mainly! There were 32 or 31. 12 operational 12 in reserve 4/5 prototypes 1 wooden mock up One is on display at Bovy, one is at Saumur Museum, P4 prototype in Australia, one incomplete one is in Sussex - for sale (pm me if interested), one was rebodied as a pig in NI, 2 went to JATE (see below) Didnt bounce very well:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) PM sent. Is the kit and parts hard to source for them? Edited September 12, 2008 by Adam Elkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 PM sent.Is the kit and parts hard to source for them? Yes. Although, but much of the automotive component is pure Humber. The control panel is from a Saladin, the 100A alternator from a Mk1 FV432, the inverters & rotary converter are either custom made or from aeronautical designs long since obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Didnt bounce very well:-D The rotters didn't provide any of the 3 parachutes nor the stressed platform. So I don't know what else they expected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yes. Although, but much of the automotive component is pure Humber. The control panel is from a Saladin, the 100A alternator from a Mk1 FV432, the inverters & rotary converter are either custom made or from aeronautical designs long since obsolete. Not a impossable task then. just time waiting for parts to pop up. awaiting your PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 PM sent. If I didn't have the one already, I would have bought this other one. Probably the only available one in the world at the moment. All the automotive stuff can be got be some means. I know of someone who has a number of alternators & I have some brand new generator panels. The biggest challenge is making the rear arm & hydraulics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The rotters didn't provide any of the 3 parachutes nor the stressed platform. So I don't know what else they expected! Oops:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Cheers for PM. Going to ring him tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingp Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 thought about cutting a bit of armour off but then again she wont be original, have spoke to a local engeneering firm, and thay are looking into it, failing that , she will be put on a lowloader and the guy i bought it from will be taking it back, i shook his hand and took the word of a gentleman but honesty has run out of this once graet country, its a real shame, theres a lot of real nice guys out there, but i met a wrong one and basically lied,both axels are knackerd,. damn expensive, legal action isnt an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Paul you have had a nasty & sobering experience, now we can see why it changed hands so many times on ebay. But what exactly is the diagnosis? Do you mean front & rear or both rear axles & what has failed? The shafts themselves or the tracta joints? I wouldn't contemplate having bodywork undertaken until the automotive issues are fully resolved. If you return it you have damaged it, if you sell it at some stage, you have destroyed the originality & hence value. Not a suggestion I really like but something that might have occured to you in the darker moments of owning the thing. What is the scrap value of the whole thing? If it equalled or exceeded what you paid for it then, you have to weigh up in ones personal circumstances whether to 'cash it in' & perhaps buy hardyferret's Mk 1 which is a runner & in good condition. Edited September 16, 2008 by fv1620 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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