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Mar 12, 2017 11:51:07 GMT
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Thought I had better put up a picture of my junk as I have previously posted on here! I bought this already built but it needs a bit of work to come around to my way of thinking. It's a 1960 Humber Hawk. Power is aRover 3.5 with an LT77 and Chevy 10 bolt axle with LSD. This was my daily until a couple of months back. I've already had to replace the LT77 after the first one destroyed itself and I'm still not happy with the box. Now I have some issues with the engine.  Plans are for a disc brake conversion on the front and some lowering (not too much, sleeper mode must be maintained!). As for engine I'm not sure. The more I read about Rovers (and work on them) the more I'm convinced they are not for me. I like American cast iron lumps, Ford small blocks in particular. But I also have a spare 1uzfe... More may follow in due time, arthritis allowing (I'm 63). |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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dazcapri
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Mar 12, 2017 12:12:30 GMT
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I like that a lot keep the updates coming
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Mk3 Capri LS
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1960 Humber HawkMercdan68
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Mar 12, 2017 12:54:52 GMT
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Superb cars, looks in tidy nick
Always wanted a hawk or super snipe
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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glenanderson
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1960 Humber Hawkglenanderson
@glenanderson
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A small block Ford or Chevy would be great. Keep us posted. 😃
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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No idea what you'll go for in the end, but I'm bookmarking anyway!
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Davey
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Mar 18, 2017 10:15:14 GMT
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If you put a 1uz in that you are a hero.
Looks very very clean.
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Mar 18, 2017 12:57:23 GMT
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Loving this! Bookmarked.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
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Mar 18, 2017 13:21:55 GMT
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Hell yeah, I would love to build something like this
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always looking for something out of the normal......very fitting with my personailty  |
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Mar 18, 2017 16:07:19 GMT
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Excellent. I love a Humber.
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logicaluk
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Ooooh yes boookmarked, if the rover engine fits the uz1fe will, and the refined power will suit the humber perfectly.
Dan
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Mar 25, 2017 17:17:42 GMT
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That looks amazing and I'm sure it's going to be even better soon!
We need more pictures right away!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Mar 25, 2017 22:10:21 GMT
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Love this. More pics please.
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Mar 25, 2017 22:47:02 GMT
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My old man bought a 58 Humber Hawk yesterday and was telling me how there's only 2 on the road.
Timing.
Will post a pic shortly.
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Seth
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Mar 25, 2017 23:13:18 GMT
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The Ford engine would definitly be the correct period Rootes 'Tiger' option. Although it seems that a small block Mopar would also be 'correct' since a couple of Super Snipes were built that way. Cool car in any case.
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Jul 25, 2019 15:44:39 GMT
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Time to start updating some of my sh*t.
The Humber has not been used much over the past year for a variety of reasons. One of them is the very heavy steering at low speeds. As I ease into retirement I need to make life a little easier for myself.
So a few weeks back I purchased a Corsa C power steering column from the Bay of thieves. I got everything including the bottom shaft and steering wheel. No point in being caught out further down the road.
I spent plenty of time measuring up and checking where I thought brackets etc. would go.
Then it was time to get stuck in. Stripped down the Hawk column to bear bones and measured some more.
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2019 15:55:44 GMT by crockpot
Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Colonelk
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1960 Humber HawkColonelk
@colonelk
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Jul 25, 2019 15:48:11 GMT
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Holy thread revival! I like the original and the plans, how are things coming?
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Jul 25, 2019 15:56:33 GMT
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Picture that never appeared.  |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 25, 2019 16:00:29 GMT
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Notice the wiring! Not mine. it was done by the previous owner, a mechanic. Looks like a rewire is going on the list. HAD A SORTY UNDER THE DASH AND IT LOOKS GOOD. lOTS OF SPACE AND A NICE FOLDED SECTION THAT RUNS ACROSS THE BULKHEAD, IDEAL FOR ABSORBING THE TORQUE REACTION.Aaaagh! bloody cap lock!  |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 25, 2019 16:02:17 GMT
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Holy thread revival! I like the original and the plans, how are things coming? Sadly the last year and a half has been somewhat trying. My mum is 92 and my brother and I have been sorting her out. Still ongoing. |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 25, 2019 16:05:10 GMT
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I had a cut point sorted out but access was not good. I had to do an initial cut above my mark to make room.  No going back now! |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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