Jim Clark Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) We have just finished making the canvas covers for the Humber pictured below. As you can see the frame on the pickup body lifts off to form a radio shack (we think, as this is a radio truck) There is a communication tube between the cab and rear body. The "windows" are made from copper mesh as per original. Jim. Edited October 4, 2008 by Jim Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Not seen that before, like the idea of of a lightweight de-mountable shelter & looks like a job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi hood /shelter idea is not new /used on canadian ford f8 /chevy c8 also. Good for keeping your beer away from the dusty elements !!!mungaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nice job mate,when we going to see it in the flesh,Brooklands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nice job Jim, i expect you are well aware that the body was fitted to most of the 8cwt class the CMPs as mentioned also the Ford Humber Snipe and Morris as attached cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks for all your kind comments,we do not own this vehicle therefor do not know much about its history or use in WW2. As many of you know our collection here is all American WW2 vehicles but I must admit I did fall in love with this truck.Thanks for the pic Les I dont think we have seen that one before. CW, not sure what shows the owner will be atending but I am sure it will be out and about next year. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Jim From memory, that Humber was originally restored by Mike Spicer .. I have a few older pics of it finished in light Stone - desert yellow . The 8 cwt class was pioneered by Morris-Commercial in 1936, with the Mk 1 PU . That is a very neat sewing job.. could you make one for me ! Mike in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Mike, we will make you one if you want, but the shipping may be a bit of a killer. Just let me know. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Jim as a addition to the last photo thought this would interest you its a very early Morris 8cwt with many different features to the full production cab although the body had not changed from the first, its most likely a 1936 model and the wireless body was in the design from the start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice work, a nice looking lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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