Chris_Collins Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Greetings all! my name is Chris Collins, a long time lurker on HMVF and now I've actually got something to post about I thought it a good time to make my introduction. I"m a long time Mil history enthusiast, reenactor, modeller and unashamed anglophile (except in matters of Sport of cause). I recently had the experience of a lifetime in tagging along witrh a couple of mates, with the Princes Irene Brigade partaking in Operation Market Garden 70th Anniversary commemorations late last year, An experience I'll always treasure. In the spirit of "having a go" and having always wanted to get a Military vehicle, I've set my sights on a Tilly. After a few Leads I now posess a slightly abused looking Morris Tilly found in the middle of Australia by Gent by the name of Hugh Davis. I'm being mentored by a mate called John Neville who is quite experienced with Military vehicle restorations, im particular renewing coachwork and panel beating. (thankfully!) We've cleaned her out and started dissasembily, and what we're finding is quite promising looking, the gearbox actually looks quite good internally, and the only serious rust is a few patchable spots in the floor pan as you can see she has a few deficientcies, but shes suprisingly free of serious rust. Naturally I've joined the Tilly Register and the local Morris register, and now I'm putting out feelers for relevant parts and information, even good photos of parts like the folding seats would be more than invaluble. Anyway, thats me and my project, I look forward to chatting with you all, and I hope to be at Corowa for a few days this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome in, just a nice easy project to start with then :-D Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 G'Day & Welcome This is a very inspirational rebuild thread on a Tilly http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?13054-Austin-10-ligth-utility-quot-tilly-quot&highlight=tilly if you haven't seen it as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Collins Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks for your kind words gents, Mash, yeah we thought we'd warm up with something straightforward fesm_ndt: actually it was this article that encouraged me to seek one out, and and the starting point makes mine look positively like NOS! Its also encouraging that theres a few Morris 10s floating around to source parts from down here, a shame that they're largely Post war ones, we really need bonnet sides and and a grille surround. Its a shame some pesky MG owner has likely lifted the motor for his toy. I gather that the floorboards should be removable to allow access to the fuel tank? Chris Collins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 welcome on board. I think thats called jumping in at the deep end. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome Chris, I can see some sleepless nights ahead but it WILL be worth it :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Lee Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 A from the land of Neighbours....wellcome and good luck with the resto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scivo18 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hi Chris Cant wait to have a drive :-) Scriv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'm constantly amazed at how Hugh manages to find all of this stuff and how extensive his network of contacts are, especially as he doesn't use the internet at all. It looks like you've got the start of a good project there, Chris. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Collins Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hugh davis Has been extremely helpful from my first dealings with him, its nice to meet a Military vehicle enthusiast who is very open about sharing knowledge and leads on various finds. :thumbsup: Gday scrivo, its been too long since we've chatted, hope to see you at the Airshow or winchelsea! started the 'reconstructive archaeology" process last night, we think we've got some idea on how the woodwork goes together now and timber sizes. Cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack neville Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Currently rebuilding the two steering boxes and need new worm bearings. Anyone have any idea of a source of new bearings. Had no luck on the internet so far. Jack Neville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Currently rebuilding the two steering boxes and need new worm bearings. Anyone have any idea of a source of new bearings. Had no luck on the internet so far. Jack Neville Jack, I assume you are talking about the Morris Tilly, do you have a parts book to identify any part numbers, either Morris or MT ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack neville Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Richard, Yes for the Tilly's. I have salvaged enough parts to complete one steering box except for the cam bearings. The second box needs a rocker shaft but i'm hoping the best shaft I have can be machined down a fraction to accommodate oversized bushes. The cam bearings are listed in the Tilly parts book as Ball Cup (for cam) (Cam Gears 8527) Part # 37491 Ball Cage (with balls) (Cam Gears 7712) Part # 37490 I am surprised how hard some of the Morris parts are to find given how many of these cars must have been made. Any help appreciated. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Richard, Yes for the Tilly's. I have salvaged enough parts to complete one steering box except for the cam bearings. The second box needs a rocker shaft but i'm hoping the best shaft I have can be machined down a fraction to accommodate oversized bushes. The cam bearings are listed in the Tilly parts book as Ball Cup (for cam) (Cam Gears 8527) Part # 37491 Ball Cage (with balls) (Cam Gears 7712) Part # 37490 I am surprised how hard some of the Morris parts are to find given how many of these cars must have been made. Any help appreciated. Jack Hi Jack, I was hoping this bearing would be listed in the wartime LV6MT7 vocab, but no, it would appear to be a special made for the Cam Gears steering box. Further research and I came up with something. Cam Gears Ltd now belong the TRW parts empire, so a search using 'TRW Cam Gears' found the site of a UK bearing supplier with a list of numbers for Cam Gears bearings, and 7712 and 8527 are shown. It is highly likely that these steering boxes or components of, were used in other manufacturers vehicles as well. Here is the list of number; www.ahrinternational.com/oemnames/TRW_CAM_GEARS.shtml and here is the home address for the bearing supplier, I suggest you contact their Technical Dept. as they are likely to be more helpful. www.ahrinternational.com Best of luck. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack neville Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi Jack,I was hoping this bearing would be listed in the wartime LV6MT7 vocab, but no, it would appear to be a special made for the Cam Gears steering box. Further research and I came up with something. Cam Gears Ltd now belong the TRW parts empire, so a search using 'TRW Cam Gears' found the site of a UK bearing supplier with a list of numbers for Cam Gears bearings, and 7712 and 8527 are shown. It is highly likely that these steering boxes or components of, were used in other manufacturers vehicles as well. Here is the list of number; www.ahrinternational.com/oemnames/TRW_CAM_GEARS.shtml and here is the home address for the bearing supplier, I suggest you contact their Technical Dept. as they are likely to be more helpful. www.ahrinternational.com Best of luck. regards, Richard Thanks Richard. I have emailed them. Excellent work. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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