Sgt Bash

Hi Gents

One of my other little hobbies is Sargeant Bash, a highly modified Land Rover Lightweight/Air portable.

Owned him for decades.

These were only built for the Forces and fell into civilian hands when they were cast from the military.

I've had Land Rovers ever since I was 19. Used to off road trial/ green lane and also comp safari in a 4.6 litre v8 3m Challenger.

The Sarge was originally built with a series 2 body, later changed to what it is (Series 2A and 3) after a nasty roll over that destroyed pretty much every panel. Converted to coil sprung from leafs in the late 80's for greater axle articulation, comfort and speed off road.

I've had a few engines in. 3.5 Rover V8, 3.9 Rover V8, 2.8 Ford V6 and 300tdi.
Also have a variety of roofs. Full canvas roof and hoodsticks, "Bikini" (phwoar) canvas, canvas truck cab, full hard top and a truck cab. I think my fave is the full canvas and roll up the sides and back, remove the door tops for summer.

Another Keeper I'll never sell along with the Ape Gen 1 and SF1098s Ducati!


......... Can't post any pics until my Premium memebership is updated, didn't realise it had lapsed





































Below is a pic from the early 90's. I had the Series 2a (HBJ871J) 2nd from the right and the lightweight (SNU301X) 2nd from the left. More of "Snux" later....

IanG wrote: Hi Rick,welcome back I didn't realise membership could lapse,I don't recall anyone ever asking anyway Hopefully that hasn't opened the floodgates for years ago

Hi Ian, thanks mate and hope you're well and fully recovered

Yes, maybe because I hadn't logged in for ages. Previously it always renewed automatically, which was great for a fiver

So sorry to hear about your best mate

We're all guilty of taking things for granted at times when the truth is that nothing is guaranteed in life.

I had a bit of survivors guilt after my big accident as those in the ITU beds around me died off.

One of my best mates got lung cancer and died just a few years back. Left a large hole as he was larger than life. Then my Mum passed shortly after and a few faithful hounds gone.

We just have to take things day by day and keep chipping away at the Jobs and chores we need to get done, thankful for the blessings bestowed upon us and that we have families and loved ones that care.

Good that your back on the T rebuild buddy, I've been doing stuff to the new house, when what I want to do is work on the bikes!