Hello From the UK

[rodbargee]

New chap here, I have just bought a Volvo Sugga TP 21 and this seems like a good place to look round. There seem to be more Sugga owners stateside than over here in the UK!

I hope to get "The knowledge" from you guys!

Cheers all!

 

[eddiec]

Welcome aboard. Got any pics?

 

[rodbargee]

Welcome aboard. Got any pics?

Hi there's one pic in my album

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members/rodbargee-albums-sugga-picture22937-2012-08-05-13-04-48.html

I will try to upload some more soon. I have only just got this vehicle.....been looking out for one for years!

It runs and is road legal. it has had a restoration a few years ago but the doors are tatty now but the mechanicals are good. this was the listing ....


Built from 1953 to 1958, only 724 were made, this being No:282 (1956).

Graham Cross bought this vehicle in 1999 and has spent many hours on restoration.

The vehicle was aquired without an engine or gearbox. For reasons of economy a diesel engine and gearbox unit has been installed. this is a Perkins 6-247 (4 litre) engine, the donor vehicle being a Dodge 50 series Truck.


And thats all I know about it so far........

 

[gungearz]

Good day..... And welcome aboard... Nice truck. Have you downloaded the free TM's yet? Great source of of information in them.

 

[rodbargee]

Good day..... And welcome aboard... Nice truck. Have you downloaded the free TM's yet? Great source of of information in them.

TM's ?? Not with you, but it sounds like I need them where can I find them!

 

[gungearz]

TM's (tech manuals) are located in the forum section on the main search bar. Click on it and poke around for some information.

 

[rodbargee]

More Pics in the Album now...

 

[onegmjack]

Welcome to the site.That a good looking Volvo.

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome to the Green Iron Laughing Accademy.

No good can come with the dreaded Green Iron Addiction but this is the best group therapy you can get.

We tried to start an interdiction program but nobody wants to quit.

 

[zout]

I recall a very nice Pub in Bedale - but if you ask if they know me you may wind up in the stocks.

Great to have you here and great pics of your ride.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Welcome aboard. Glad to have you with us.

 

[rodbargee]

Thanks for the welcome all. I have visited many Pubs in Bedale! fortunately I am still allowed in some, it's a nice part of the world and about 2o miles from where I live.

One of my other ailments is riding Motorbikes and North Yorkshire's good for that too. I have ventured into ex military vehicles before, running a SWB Lightweight air portable Landrover for many years with a rover V8 which I put in it. 3.5 litre (small Buick block). As well as 1956 SWB Series one. But the Volvo is Just that little bit different.

 

[onegmjack]

Rover bought the aluminum block 215, from I guess General Motor?I had one in a 1962 Olds Cutlass F85.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Very nice vehicle that..

 

[onegmjack]

Mine had the old Rochester 4jet 4 barrel.I seen a few rover cars,later on that were fuel injected.Still the old aluminum block and heads.

 

[rodbargee]

Mine had the old Rochester 4jet 4 barrel.I seen a few rover cars,later on that were fuel injected.Still the old aluminum block and heads.

My rover engine came out of a 1972 P6 Rover Saloon 3.5S and it used HS6 Su Carbs

My Range Rover was Fuel injected (same engine) but that was a 1996 vehicle.

A very poor 150 BHP from both engines and very costly to rebuild 9Which I had to do to both engines!!

 

[Docter]

that looks to be something you wont see too often ridin around, best of luck to you. and hey seems like you folks across the pond are doing a **** of a show for the olympics, thanks for the hospitality.


yours at arms Doc

 

[marchplumber]

Welcome aboard! Great looking vehicle.
God bless,
Tony

 

[bbftx]

Welcome to SteelSoldiers. Always good to have another Sugga owner on board!!!

 

[rodbargee]

Cheers All