This has been coming a while. For the sake of my sanity I need to unload this, It's just not happening for me.
I'm not going to get this finished so it's up for sale. This is a project with all the right bits there but will need some work. Details as follows.
It's a 1969 series 1a Humber Hawk fitted with a Chrysler 318, 904 auto box and a 10 bolt rear.
The body is stock and in good condition. It has had a lot of restoration done in the past but does require a few bits of tlc namely a door and the drivers side A pillar has some rust by the top hinge.
The battery is relocated to the boot. Also in the boot is a new servo and electric vacuum pump.
The fuel tank has had a sump fitted and threaded outlet and return. Fuel pump is a new carter electric mounted by the tank along with a filter. Fuel lines are braided hose.
The steering has been fitted with a Corsa C electric power steering unit which works well.
The engine is a Chrysler 318 bored to 324cu.in. (0.040 overbore) and fitted with Keith Black flat top hyper eutectic pistons. Crank was freshly ground and fitted with new bearings. The cam is a Comp Cams hydraulic Hi-Energy 218/218 with johnson lifters. The heads have a home porting job. The intake is an airgap copy with a 600cfm Holley. Headers are home built tri-Y's which merge into a 3” stainless single exhaust with stainless muffler. The starter is a new mini starter. Valve covers are Edelbrock ally ones. Distributer is a Pro Comp HEI with 8mm wires.
Radiator is a two row aluminium one with pusher electric fan.
The transmission is a Torqueflite 904 completely rebuilt with Koleen steel plates and quality clutch plates and bands. It has a Transgo stage 2 kit fitted and a rebuilt (split and checked) Boss Hogg torque converter (about 2200rpm stall). The shifter is home made and has “slap shift” function. The trans fluid goes through a new cooler.
The prop shaft is a new heavy duty one.
Rear axle is a Chevy 10 bolt but not the best one, it's the smaller ring gear type. 3.00 gears and an LSD.
There is a set of four 6” wide banded rims which unfortunately have no tyres so a potential buyer will need some wheels and tyres to move it (sorry about that)
The main issue is that the engine ran a bearing during break in. I started to strip ready to pull the engine but that's it, mojo gone and reality bites.
The wiring is not pretty (not my work), it really needs a rewire. The interior has deteriorated and needs attention but it could be done at any time. It is also looking extremely neglected now but just need a mega clean.
There is a front disc brake conversion to go with it using Mercedes discs and four pot Jag calipers.
Thread is here forum.retro-rides.org/thread/196225/1960-humber-hawk
Photos when I can get round tuit
£4500 but would consider part ex with cash from me for a pre 1960 vehicle/rod on the road (not too pricy ta).
Finally a picture from about 5 years ago. It no longer looks like this, it's very dull with some mossy bits, much to my embarrassment. Photos of this by request.
As it is today
I'm not going to get this finished so it's up for sale. This is a project with all the right bits there but will need some work. Details as follows.
It's a 1969 series 1a Humber Hawk fitted with a Chrysler 318, 904 auto box and a 10 bolt rear.
The body is stock and in good condition. It has had a lot of restoration done in the past but does require a few bits of tlc namely a door and the drivers side A pillar has some rust by the top hinge.
The battery is relocated to the boot. Also in the boot is a new servo and electric vacuum pump.
The fuel tank has had a sump fitted and threaded outlet and return. Fuel pump is a new carter electric mounted by the tank along with a filter. Fuel lines are braided hose.
The steering has been fitted with a Corsa C electric power steering unit which works well.
The engine is a Chrysler 318 bored to 324cu.in. (0.040 overbore) and fitted with Keith Black flat top hyper eutectic pistons. Crank was freshly ground and fitted with new bearings. The cam is a Comp Cams hydraulic Hi-Energy 218/218 with johnson lifters. The heads have a home porting job. The intake is an airgap copy with a 600cfm Holley. Headers are home built tri-Y's which merge into a 3” stainless single exhaust with stainless muffler. The starter is a new mini starter. Valve covers are Edelbrock ally ones. Distributer is a Pro Comp HEI with 8mm wires.
Radiator is a two row aluminium one with pusher electric fan.
The transmission is a Torqueflite 904 completely rebuilt with Koleen steel plates and quality clutch plates and bands. It has a Transgo stage 2 kit fitted and a rebuilt (split and checked) Boss Hogg torque converter (about 2200rpm stall). The shifter is home made and has “slap shift” function. The trans fluid goes through a new cooler.
The prop shaft is a new heavy duty one.
Rear axle is a Chevy 10 bolt but not the best one, it's the smaller ring gear type. 3.00 gears and an LSD.
There is a set of four 6” wide banded rims which unfortunately have no tyres so a potential buyer will need some wheels and tyres to move it (sorry about that)
The main issue is that the engine ran a bearing during break in. I started to strip ready to pull the engine but that's it, mojo gone and reality bites.
The wiring is not pretty (not my work), it really needs a rewire. The interior has deteriorated and needs attention but it could be done at any time. It is also looking extremely neglected now but just need a mega clean.
There is a front disc brake conversion to go with it using Mercedes discs and four pot Jag calipers.
Thread is here forum.retro-rides.org/thread/196225/1960-humber-hawk
Photos when I can get round tuit
£4500 but would consider part ex with cash from me for a pre 1960 vehicle/rod on the road (not too pricy ta).
Finally a picture from about 5 years ago. It no longer looks like this, it's very dull with some mossy bits, much to my embarrassment. Photos of this by request.
As it is today
