One of the saddest days (for me)

600_Nutta · Post by **600_Nutta** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:20 pm

Well Phil finally came over today and took her away from me

Really didn't want to do it but she had to go.
The last pic of her.

Just glad she will be back on the road legal, and look forward to seeing her destroying the ego's of the Chavs my way

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:21 pm

noooooooo.

is phil someone from here?

600_Nutta · Post by **600_Nutta** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:30 pm

Well he is aware of the site, and has been around for a while (don't know his RT name tho)
Lives a few miles from me so I hope to still see her around.
At least she won't be destroyed

Post by **Punx0r** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:34 pm

I'm pretty sure the new owner of that car posted in the original thread in the ebay section

My dad was supposed to bid on this car (I was at work), but got mixed up over the auction end time and missed it! Bah.

Lovely looking motor

600_Nutta · Post by **600_Nutta** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:40 pm

Yep, just found the new owner 'Stumpy'

Seems a real nice guy with plenty of mechanical know how, He reckons he'll have her running for the weekend

empsburna · Post by **empsburna** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:43 pm

hang on, is that tickford then?

will-220GSiTurbo · Post by **will-220GSiTurbo** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:00 am

^^ yah.

victor3 · Post by **victor3** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:05 am

I'd have one of those any day!

richard moss · Post by **richard moss** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:13 am

Good to see that it's in the hands of a caring, competent owner.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:30 am

i think there is one on austin-rover.co.uk for sale at the moment...

Post by **Punx0r** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:47 pm

As mint and cheap as this one?

richard moss · Post by **richard moss** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:49 pm

If it's the blue one on austin-rover, the HG has been knackered by some plonker driving it with a known coolant loss. However, that one has (I believe) been sold.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:40 pm

doh, that one was in ok condition when i went with the seller to look it over for him...

had one tiny water leakin the usual rubber joiner pipe by the manifold.

chrisbaldry · Post by **chrisbaldry** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:47 pm

I didn't think the HG had gone, The seller said it was a coolant pipe down the back of the engine causing the coolant loss when I saw him last. It's had a brand new header tank though cause I got him one when I ordered a new one for mine. This one actually looks like its made from plastic rather than cheese.

benno_bro · Post by **benno_bro** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:55 pm

i have this car's twin (although not as mint).....this too is due to good in the near future

Stumpy · Post by **Stumpy** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:32 pm

Hi, I'm Phil who bought this fine example of a rare car - have had a bit of a set back though - got the head off and found its cracked

I've managed to get my hands on another head (cheers cableguy) so it's no big deal, just going to take a bit longer to repair than I'd hoped.

Still, she will be up and running for the Goodwood revival at the end of the month.

FAO Scott - I seem to remember you were working on some sort of remap (or not?) for the tickford some time ago - did you have any joy?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:34 pm

well, regardless of the owner, if you need a hand, let us know, im only in carterton...

you can fit klingers to these (recomended) , as i fitted one to mine a few years back...

you need to keep the ticky exhaust valves though, they are different to the nasp... I have a valve spring compressor should you need to borrow one...

benno_bro · Post by **benno_bro** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:55 pm

the head he got was from a tickford.......my old blue one thatgot broken

syzsounds · Post by **syzsounds** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:18 pm

Should anyone else need an M series head,
I have 5

Also loads and loads of ticky bits , trim, engine parts ...you name it.

Stumpy · Post by **Stumpy** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:35 pm

I've got a klinger waiting to go on, will hopefully have the head tomorrow and yes it is off another tickford.

sysounds - don't suppose you have the little silicone elbow that goes from turbo coolant inlet/outlet pipe to the block?

May also be after some -40 springs as the current ones (-60) might turn out to be too low for my driveway.

Stumpy · Post by **Stumpy** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:57 pm

600_Nutta wrote:Well Phil finally came over today and took her away from me
Really didn't want to do it but she had to go.
The last pic of her.

Just glad she will be back on the road legal, and look forward to seeing her destroying the ego's of the Chavs my way

Hello Everyone,
This is not actually Stumpy, but his wife, Casey. Phil passed away at the beginning of June after a long battle with cancer. I was going through his posts, and came across this one which was lovely to read. The tickford featured on this post is up for sale now, and I thought I would post this before putting it on ebay. I have spoken to his Dad and friend and know that since purchasing the Rover, Phil has made the following changes:
A new bottom end to engine
Replacement head with new valves
Rebuilt turbo
Extra large air cooler fitted
Dump valve and boost gauge fitted
Valid MOT but will renew when purchased

Happy for anyone to arrange to view, we are based in Oxford. My email is caserobinson(AT)hotmail.com. Will put on ebay in a few weeks time if we have had no sensible offers. Hoping can sell through Rovertech as Phil would appreciate the owner being a keen Rover enthusiast.

Post by **MarkCoupe** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:02 pm

Im very sorry to hear the sad news

Post by **agw_01** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:06 pm

Likewise.

I didn't know Phil, but never nice to hear of a death in the community.

RIP Phil.

Null_Byte · Post by **Null_Byte** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:25 pm

Casey on behalf over rovertech let me offer you our sincere condolences, I do hope somebody comes forth and provides a home to this tickford and allows it to live on within the rover community.

Please don’t hesitate to ask if there is anything you need.

C2K · Post by **C2K** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:14 pm

Sorry for your loss.

blueracer · Post by **blueracer** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:17 pm

Hi Casey - Very sorry to read your post. My best regards to you.

Post by **Punx0r** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:51 pm

My sincere condolences to you and your family. It's a very sad thing indeed to hear.

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:01 am

I've sent a pm to dirtyburty who had his on eBay but it didn't reach the reserve. I was in the process of bidding £500 but the auction ended (I forgot to set my watch alarm). I'm still waiting for a reply. I'd pay £600 for a good'un. He's in Derbyshire so not too far to go to get it. I'm still keeping my 303k miles Mk2 800 though.

618ireland · Post by **618ireland** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:55 am

Hi Casey, very sad to read this, please accept my condolences at this awful time for you.

shen · Post by **shen** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:57 am

You have my deepest sympathy for his passing and for what you must have already endured.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:17 am

Very sorry to here about your loss. I only met phil breifly a couple of years ago when he came to collect some parts to help get the car back on the road.

If you need any help in preparing/fixing the car the offer is still there of course.

Post by **IrishRover** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:56 pm

Ah Casey, that's heartbreaking to read.
I can't imagine what it must be like to be reading over old posts of his now that he is gone, and I'm amazed that you are able to log on to the forum and deal with things like selling his old car. I suppose it helps people sometimes to occupy themselves with practicalities like this.
I didn't know you or Phil, but just felt compelled to post a reply.
I hope you are finding some comfort in the ability to read some of his old posts here.
Sorry for your loss.
Colin.

Post by **Cableguy** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:59 pm

Same as Colin really i just feel like i should reply but dont really know what to say. Ive lost a few people to the horrible thing that is cancer so i really feel for you.

Hope all goes well in the future and hope the car goes to someone who will care for it.

RIP Stumpy

Stumpy · Post by **Stumpy** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:38 pm

Thank you everyone for taking the time to write.

paul888 · Post by **paul888** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:59 pm

So sorry to hear of this, RIP stumpy.

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