Tillies

David_Hayward (RIP) · #1 24-01-08, 13:17

I know nothing about Utilities so suggestions please?
# 1

David_Hayward (RIP) · #2 24-01-08, 13:18

# 2

These shots were taken at an ATS mechanical engineering school I think..1942??

Richard Farrant · #3 24-01-08, 21:28

David,

First photo is of two Austin 10hp Utilities and the second photo is not a Tilly, but a Morris 12hp model Y, there were military ambulance versions, but this looks like a van.

David_Hayward (RIP) · #4 24-01-08, 22:55

Could be a converted ambulance then...evidently not a "4 x 2 Utility" then. Thanks Richard.

David_Hayward (RIP) · #5 24-01-08, 23:11

ATS training school

austin tilly · #6 25-01-08, 00:18

Again an Austin Light Utility.

These are the other makes:

Hillman Tillys in store

Morris Tilly

Standard Tilly

source: The Tilly Register

Cheers,
Arjan

David_Hayward (RIP) · #7 28-01-08, 20:36

What can you guys say about this wonderful photo that proves that gender is no barrier to getting automotive hands dirty? I assume that it's a Morris engine with SU carb?

David_Hayward (RIP) · #8 28-01-08, 20:39

Austin [10hp?]...my later father-in-law's best friend had one of these post-war, which he repainted silver.

What are these lovely ladies, doing driver training, saying? They had an eclectic mix of Wolseley, Austin cars & Tillies, Austin and Bedford ambulances, Bedford MW & OX, and Morris-Commercial C.2 dual-control vehicles to 'play' with.

Radek · #9 29-01-08, 08:56

Hi David,
this is "Austin 8AP military tourer" it is possible send me pictures of the silver one. The civilian 8Hp is similer as the military 8AP.
Thanks Radek

Quote:

Originally posted by David_Hayward
Austin [10hp?]...my later father-in-law's best friend had one of these post-war, which he repainted silver.

What are these lovely ladies, doing driver training, saying? They had an eclectic mix of Wolseley, Austin cars & Tillies, Austin and Bedford ambulances, Bedford MW & OX, and Morris-Commercial C.2 dual-control vehicles to 'play' with.

Radek · #10 29-01-08, 08:59

civilian, look on the deferents

David_Hayward (RIP) · #11 29-01-08, 09:05

If we can find my late father-in-law's photo box! The chaps were wearing post-war RAFVR uniform.

Radek · #12 29-01-08, 09:43

Here are any pictures and information.

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/sh...ghlight=austin

http://www.hmvf.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=7457.0

http://www.hmvf.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=6985.0

Radek

Radek · #13 29-01-08, 10:53

tillies

Les Freathy · #14 29-01-08, 13:37

couple for the Tillies thread, first the engine compartment of the Morris

Les Freathy · #15 29-01-08, 13:39

and the rare tilly based on the Z type van, never seen one of these in a combat photo so presume they were built for training and base use
cheers
Les

Phil Waterman · #16 29-01-08, 15:35

Quote:

Originally posted by Les Freathy
couple for the Tillies thread, first the engine compartment of the Morris

Given the size of the battery, as large as the engine you almost have to wonder if this is an early Hybrid. Wonder how far and how fast if you put it in 4th gear and hit the starter.

Cheers Phil

austin tilly · #17 11-05-10, 23:40

It took some time, but she is ready to rally now.... She has made her appereance at two rallies.

Cheers,
Arjan

Radek · #18 11-05-10, 23:57

Great!!!

i wish my tilly in the same shape.

Hard work is before me. :-)

austin tilly · #19 02-09-10, 14:05

It took 6 years to finish this project. Time was an essential key, which I did not have. The last years a professional finished the restoration to a roadworthy vehicle. This year I hope to make it complete with some minor features, such as rifle clip etc.

How far are you with your restoration?

cheers
Arjan

Ron Pier · #20 03-09-10, 11:44

Looks superb Arjan, I have noticed you in TT. Do you know your chassis number to work out a serial number?

Ron

austin tilly · #21 03-09-10, 22:58

Your Tilly is also a beauty.

Mine does has a WD-number. It's only shown at the rear and driverside. John Simpson of the tilly Register was so kind to figure it out from the chassisnumber.

Cheers
Arjan

Bill Kreiner · #22 04-09-10, 05:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin tilly

Your Tilly is also a beauty.

Mine does has a WD-number. It's only shown at the rear and driverside. John Simpson of the tilly Register was so kind to figure it out from the chassisnumber.

Beautiful tilly, Arjan! Do you have Bart Vanderveen's Austin Tilly article (from Wheels & Tracks)? If not, I have scans of it, so just let me know.

John Simpson is a good guy. I've been in touch with him several times, and he was kind enough to send me some Tilly Texts containing data I was seeking. I in turn sent him my Rootes wartime document.

Ron Pier · #23 04-09-10, 20:09

Ah! Arjan, I was worried that you didn't have a serial number and I also have the list to work it out. It looks even better from that side with the number in place.

Ron

austin tilly · #24 04-09-10, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Kreiner

Beautiful tilly, Arjan! Do you have Bart Vanderveen's Austin Tilly article (from Wheels & Tracks)? If not, I have scans of it, so just let me know.

John Simpson is a good guy. I've been in touch with him several times, and he was kind enough to send me some Tilly Texts containing data I was seeking. I in turn sent him my Rootes wartime document.

I was lucky I could buy the complete Wheels&Tracks. But thanks very much for the offer.
The Tilly Register has a website, which I "webmaster". I receive often email about new found Tillys or questions. Some manuals are digital available on the sites about the Tillys.

Cheers
Arjan

austin tilly · #25 04-09-10, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Ah! Arjan, I was worried that you didn't have a serial number and I also have the list to work it out. It looks even better from that side with the number in place.

Ron

I read the book of Mike Shackleton "Tilly Colours". In this book I found some pictures where Tillys only have two places where the WD number is painted (driverside and rear). I did consider painting it on both sides of the bonnet...

The Austin has a bridgeplate now also.

Cheers,
Arjan

Radek · #26 04-09-10, 22:10

Yes hard work to make digital manuals.

If I will find any free time I will make anothers digitals copies, the same as for 8AP.

Alan McGuinness · #27 05-09-10, 00:18

Keep an eye out for the tillies in these vids:

Austin -

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=12261
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=54441
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=60733

Standard -

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=60718

Alan McGuinness · #28 13-09-10, 01:02

A Morris Tilly also pops up in Channel 4's Blitz Street - see episode 3 @ about 20 mins 55 secs:

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/b...et/4od#3073911

Alan McGuinness · #29 19-09-10, 21:23

Our friends on HMVF have also found this film, where a Hillman tilly appears at 4:25 and 6:24:

http://www.yfaonline.com/yfalearning...e=fromBrowseBy