Fugly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) I have photographed the remains of what I think is an Austin Tilly. It is completely rotted out , but may contain some much needed component? For all you Tilly Buffs out there , Its chassis number is C/YG 220082. Chassis has collapsed, but engine , gearbox and axle appear largely intact. Aint it a shame....................... It may be for sale - But whats the value?? Edited December 6, 2011 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Nice vehicle but i think it is too far gone to restore for what it will be worth. Very nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 13 grand for a good one so it might be worthwhile if someone has the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 It's indeed an Austin Tilly. It's far gone and much parts are missing. But for someone who needs some parts is this certainly very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Were these produced as a utility in production, or has it been later chopped along the roof line. I ask this having not seen one in NZ, and from the photos it looks like a wooden back to the cab, suggesting the chop concept. I have a later A40 ute here that has been converted from a car body, with the rear panel of the cab being the back wall of the car. Simply they removed a section of the roof and sides that comprised the rear passenger compartment. Overall the Tilly looks complete, the panels are there, and would appear lots of the smaller items needed to finish the car. Another chassis, wood work for the doors etc and its all go! Probably most expensive section would be interior seat recovering and trim. Doug:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Were these produced as a utility in production, or has it been later chopped along the roof line. I ask this having not seen one in NZ, and from the photos it looks like a wooden back to the cab, suggesting the chop concept. I have a later A40 ute here that has been converted from a car body, with the rear panel of the cab being the back wall of the car. Simply they removed a section of the roof and sides that comprised the rear passenger compartment. Overall the Tilly looks complete, the panels are there, and would appear lots of the smaller items needed to finish the car. Another chassis, wood work for the doors etc and its all go! Probably most expensive section would be interior seat recovering and trim. Doug:nut: Yes, they were produced as a light utility, there were also models from Hillman, Morris and Standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Overall the Tilly looks complete, the panels are there, and would appear lots of the smaller items needed to finish the car. Another chassis, wood work for the doors etc and its all go! Probably most expensive section would be interior seat recovering and trim.Doug:nut: Doug, The Austin 10hp Utiltiy was purpose made in great numbers by Austin throughout the war for military use, along with similar models from Morris, Hillman and Standard. To be honest the most expensive part would be the bodywork, interior trim is minimal and would be by far the easier part. The rear body was constructed of wood frame work with metal panels attached and then built on to the car floor pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks for the info. I have since located a web site devoted to the Tilly. Body design of the passenger compartment is basic with no rear panel at all. Amongst the piles here is the remains of a 10/4 in very poor body condition. The idea has been set in motion as to a use for this pile of parts now, but first there are a few other pressing projects to work on. Doug;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 fugly, forgot to say thanks for posting up the pics, i'm sure that someone off the forum will recover it. nice one rick ps. if you come across any churchills on your travels give us a shout :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Value?! in this shape as scrap :embarrassed: I need for my project: seats, front bumper, rear gate, pick axe bracket (located under the dash board), rear body matal boxes fitted on the mudguards. :cool2: Recovery whole "car" will be expensive for me. :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Here are a few more photos to make you all weep Have had a few PM's about this , will reply later. Needs a little TLC ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Were these produced as a utility in production, or has it been later chopped along the roof line. I ask this having not seen one in NZ, and from the photos it looks like a wooden back to the cab, suggesting the chop concept. I have a later A40 ute here that has been converted from a car body, with the rear panel of the cab being the back wall of the car. Simply they removed a section of the roof and sides that comprised the rear passenger compartment. Overall the Tilly looks complete, the panels are there, and would appear lots of the smaller items needed to finish the car. Another chassis, wood work for the doors etc and its all go! Probably most expensive section would be interior seat recovering and trim. Doug:nut: The Utility were made in production. The Light Utility is based on the Austin Ten Saloon (model 1939), but the door is in fact wider then that of the saloon. I think it's a chop concept from the war. They needed a light utility and fast, so this was the easiest way. They just had to make little changes to the excisiting production line. It looks complete, but some parts are gone. The dash and engine are complete, but the tail is gone. The tail is quit easy to reproduce. And it's been done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 From the colour, do you think it was used by the RAF? I cannot see any registration numbers on it. My Dad can remember it on the road many years ago, so it must have had a civilian registration number? Can the chassis number lead to clues on its wartime use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Seems as though there are several salvageable parts which is good because it would be a shame if the only way was scrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavy8 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Nothing is ever too far gone... just sayin':cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 So after a weeks careful negotiating I have been able to buy the Tilly, and we recovered it today. I am pleased to say that for the first time in many years the Tilly will be under cover ... Well at least undertarpaulin :-D The bad news is the condition.... Here is a list of the good points: We found the bonnet ! Reasonable condition 2 repairable front wings engine, gearbox, front and rear axle all complete All brackets there ( Including the pick axe bracket!) Both doors reasonable Headlamps sound ( but smashed) seats intact, and frames strong Instrumentation complete Bad points : rear half chassis rotten as a pear Rear body rotten, only the wheel arches are ok CAB ROOF AND DOOR PILLAR BOTTOMS ARE RUSTY BULKHEAD HOLED Any ideas - I know the previous owner and dont really want to sell it for parts - anyone renovated one of these ? I read in an old report that the chassis is similar to an Austin 10 car ? How close would it be and could I ever get a better chassis off a car? Help and advice please :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 nice one :thumbsup: i'm sure the other tilly owners will help out where possible. good luck with it rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 go on this site http://www.tillyregister.com/ for more informations and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 You also can visit my site http://www.austintilly.nl for more information. I also can provide pics of my Tilly-restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks guys for the help. Is there a tilly in Derbyshire UK ? It would be helpful to see one intact to take measurements? jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesple Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]54061[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]54062[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]54063[/ATTACH] I have photographed the remains of what I think is an Austin Tilly. It is completely rotted out , but may contain some much needed component? For all you Tilly Buffs out there , Its chassis number is C/YG 220082. Chassis has collapsed, but engine , gearbox and axle appear largely intact. Aint it a shame....................... It may be for sale - But whats the value?? Hi, I'm searching two cyclometers from the dash panel for my tilly 10 and the 2 headlights we can see on the pictures. Do you still have them, would you send it to France, for whiche price and if possible better pictures of those items. To right me directly this is my email: bmesple@orange.fr Great regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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