Tillies
 

I know nothing about Utilities so suggestions please?
# 1

And...
 

# 2

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

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.

Morris Y
 

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

Another shot
 

ATS training school

Again an Austin Light Utility.

These are the other makes:
http://www.austintilly.nl/pictures/Hillmaninstore.jpg
Hillman Tillys in store


http://www.austintilly.nl/pictures/Morris2.jpg
Morris Tilly


http://www.austintilly.nl/pictures/Standard3.jpg
Standard Tilly


source: The Tilly Register

Cheers,
Arjan

Caption?
 

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?

Caption?
 

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.

Re: Caption?
 

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

tillies
 

civilian, look on the deferents

Photo
 

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

tillies
 

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

tillies
 

tillies

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

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

Looks like a Hybrid
 

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

Finally
 

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

http://www.austintilly.nl/pictures/5mei2010austin.jpg

Cheers,
Arjan

Tilly
 

Great!!! :thup2:
i wish my tilly in the same shape. :wacko: Hard work is before me. :-)

restoration of my Austin
 

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

Looks superb Arjan, I have noticed you in TT. Do you know your chassis number to work out a serial number? :thup2: Ron

WD number
 

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.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/...9d7964709e.jpg


Cheers
Arjan

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.

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. :cheers: Ron

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

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.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/...e7fe32d916.jpg

Cheers,
Arjan

Tillies
 

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. :cheers:

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

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

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