Higgins kpt. Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi to all, Im now happy owner Austin Tilly, and search help with info about model, with parts, details and information about history this car? Only know- before 15 years was sale from Malta to England. thanks Tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 nice find ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 You got your work cut out, reminds me of the C8 when I acquired it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 I know, i make first steps:), have new tyres, lights and shovel on the roof:) tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 perhaps starting with some internal braces to hold things together , before removing the body . Seems to be held together with more luck and wishes than metal !Knowing how dedicated you would have to be to have bought it I m sure its only a matter of time before this old soldier is once more fit for service . Please keep Us posted as it is restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi to all tilly owners, can somebody help me with my new war beast? :yay:Now I need the pictures of inside rear body. I have one question. Know somebody why many of Malta tillys are paited in blue colour? Cheers Radek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Radek, I like your new Tilly, I was tempted to buy it myself! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi to all tilly owners,can somebody help me with my new war beast? :yay:Now I need the pictures of inside rear body. I have one question. Know somebody why many of Malta tillys are paited in blue colour? Cheers Radek Maybe because they were used by Navy troops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 It looks more like RAF blue than Navy dark blue to me. Possibly used by the RAF post-war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 It looks more like RAF blue than Navy dark blue to me. Possibly used by the RAF post-war. :n00b: Damn, should have noticed that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 My Austin Tilly came also from malta. Four of them came in 2004 to The Netherlands and where painted white, black or blue/white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Arjan, how it get your renovation? Radek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 My Austin Tilly had her maiden voyage this April. I have done two rallys in May. How is yours going. If you need information about the Austin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 that really is a lovley job. The Tilly is such an underated vehicle. Watch most British 1950's black and white films, there is a Tilly rattaling about somewhere, carrying ladders or builders tools. Most just got worked to death and dumped. Congratulations on saving an iconic vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Guys, can somebody help mi with identification of my Austin Tilly. I would like know the yer of manufacture. The contract No. is new for tilly register too. Body lable engine No. Contract lable with No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Start restoration my Austin Tilly, buit febuary 1943, M 4888772 (thanks to Mike by information) NOT easy project for restoration, all parts is very rusty... But try make good , original Austin Tilly, I finnish my last staff car, have time for Tilly. Higgins Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austintilly Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 That's a real project. I see the chassis is nearly ready. Or am I wrong? If you need some information, just ask. In the Netherlands another Tilly is almost restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 That's a real project. I see the chassis is nearly ready. Or am I wrong? If you need some information, just ask. In the Netherlands another Tilly is almost restored. Hi Arjan, yes chassis is now fixed (14 day job-welding, kiting, grinding, etc.) now make rear axle, have two, hope one be good(?) thank you for offer on help! Have three steerings, two rear and three front axles, two rear bumper, three gearboxes, two engines(plus one block),etc. , but missing both rear seats or pipe frame for tarp, etc. think maybe is for change. Please let me more info about this Tilly in Holland?I see on pictures only Robs Tilly, look for info and pictures to my contrac,t end of 1942, now I see on pictures many small differences between contracts, For example this rear bumpers, have two , but are different. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My Austin Tilly came also from malta. Four of them came in 2004 to The Netherlands and where painted white, black or blue/white Hi all, This Tilly was also one of those 4? I do not know who has it now, presume it's still in Holland? It had an MG enine in it I think, ohv. for sure. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi all, This Tilly was also one of those 4? I do not know who has it now, presume it's still in Holland? It had an MG enine in it I think, ohv. for sure. Cheers, Lex Hi Lex, sorry I dont know, I now this Tilly from picrutes, think have new owner in England, but best is contact Tilly register. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very slowly continuing, cold and frost not good for work.... make rear springs and rear axle, and here are pictures my axles and rear bumper, think 1940-1942 Tilly models, is for change. Higgins Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Well done Tom. I'm following with interest. Hopefully you are finding useful parts from the car we retrieved from that strange woman? Note my 'M' number is not far from yours! Ron Edited December 13, 2012 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hi Ron, now helped me very much, I have another brake brakes on my Tilly are destroyed. Of the three rear axles compose one (!) I want to thank you again for the great help! With the number it's very interesting! I'd like my Tilly, stand next to your beautiful Tilly. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hi Ron,now helped me very much, I have another brake brakes on my Tilly are destroyed. Of the three rear axles compose one (!) I want to thank you again for the great help! With the number it's very interesting! I'd like my Tilly, stand next to your beautiful Tilly. Tom repair of the rear axle and brakes continues three axles composing one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 one my, fine foto from Normandy, I talk with Austin Tilly owner in Arromanches, tell me his Tilly go "with god help"...:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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