Unimogs - Page 4

exwingnut · 06-22-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beez

Here's my Unimog.

And here's one I parked next to at an airshow.

Striking family resemblance.

RiverRat · 06-22-2009, 01:03 PM

I know they are slow and heavy but

Gummee! · 06-22-2009, 02:03 PM

My Army unit had a few of these:

Backhoe in the back, PTO/hydraulics for pretty much anything you can think of (from chainsaws to ??) and a bucket in the front.

Could keep up in a convoy and not require a truck/trailer...

M

KLboxeR · 06-22-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HarveyMushman

That pic brings up some good memories....

My Dad was one of the few salesmen that sold the Case version of the 'mog when they were importing them back in the late '70s. If that machine originated on the east coast, it was probably sold and delivered by my Dad.

He used to bring them home at night if he was delivering or doing a demo the next day. I pretty much learned how to drive behind the wheel of one of those Case Unimogs. It's a shame that they were only used by the railroads and some municipalities. It was a good idea that never really took off. I think Dad still has all kinds of original literature and promo stuff from that era.

vtwin · 06-22-2009, 07:06 PM

Doc.Snyder · 06-22-2009, 09:16 PM

bloochdog · 06-22-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwin

404s "funk wagon"
I had one just like this one... Damm I miss it so!

vtwin · 06-23-2009, 07:29 PM

Wonder how the Landie's stack up against the Mogs?

PackRat · 06-23-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Venturi

Shit...

I didn't need this... I'm broke and this rivals my motorcycle hornies.

Me too. My biggest farkle magnet has a Jeep sticker on it!!

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Nailhead · 06-24-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwin

Wonder how the Landie's stack up against the Mogs?

Leaf springs & open diffs? Not so well, I'd wager.

Doc.Snyder · 06-24-2009, 08:25 AM

Based on the Series LRs, this is a neat little truck. It has a lockable centre diff, but axle articulation is not that great.
I drove a Landrover Defender 110 back in Germany. Coil Springs all around, lockable Center Diff. Superb axle articulation. Even only w. a center diff lock it was better then most other offroad vehicles

But Unimogs are really unique. The concept of rel. small engines w. lots of torque, flexible frame, long travel springs, highly advanced Portal axles and drivetrain is incredible.

But expensive....

HeadTrauma · 06-24-2009, 10:33 AM

I saw this one at a truck stop back in late '06:

I saw this one parked outside someone's house in a housing tract back in '04:

At the time I didn't know what either one was or that they were different vintages of the same model. All I knew was that they were awesome trucks and I wanted one.

vtwin · 06-24-2009, 06:35 PM

Does anyone remember a movie from Austrailia where the guy drives a cab forward truck to deliver mail and supplies to people outback? I think the emblem on the front was ATC (Austrailian Truck Company?) Looks very similar to a Pinzgauer or LR.

vtwin · 06-24-2009, 06:46 PM

Ok, I'll see your Uni Mog with this!

NomadRip · 06-24-2009, 07:28 PM

I've posted this one before in the other Unimog/Unicat/RV threads, but this Aussie guy is a friggin' genius, who has built his own RV-type box on a truck chassis similar to a Unimog. His website is a bit wonky to navigate until you figure it out, but the build logs are amazing ingenuitous. (There are 2. He built one from scratch, rode around in it for a couple years, then took it off and built another one.)

Both versions had provisions to carry bikes.

06-22-2009, 01:03 PM	#47
RiverRat Endless Chores Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Shackled, in a trailer, down by the river, AZ Oddometer: 3,836	I know they are slow and heavy but __________________ QE infinity not looking so good ....

06-22-2009, 02:03 PM	#48
Gummee! That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,554	My Army unit had a few of these: Backhoe in the back, PTO/hydraulics for pretty much anything you can think of (from chainsaws to ??) and a bucket in the front. Could keep up in a convoy and not require a truck/trailer... M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

06-22-2009, 07:06 PM	#50
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,110	__________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown* vtwin screwed with this post 06-22-2009 at 07:13 PM

06-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#51
Doc.Snyder ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Grapevine, TX / Grosserlach, GER Oddometer: 2,011	__________________ Never stop exploring Doc.Snyder screwed with this post 06-22-2009 at 09:25 PM

06-23-2009, 07:29 PM	#53
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,110	Wonder how the Landie's stack up against the Mogs? __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

06-24-2009, 08:25 AM	#56
Doc.Snyder ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Grapevine, TX / Grosserlach, GER Oddometer: 2,011	Based on the Series LRs, this is a neat little truck. It has a lockable centre diff, but axle articulation is not that great. I drove a Landrover Defender 110 back in Germany. Coil Springs all around, lockable Center Diff. Superb axle articulation. Even only w. a center diff lock it was better then most other offroad vehicles But Unimogs are really unique. The concept of rel. small engines w. lots of torque, flexible frame, long travel springs, highly advanced Portal axles and drivetrain is incredible. But expensive.... __________________ Never stop exploring

06-24-2009, 10:33 AM	#57
HeadTrauma ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Antelope Valley, SoCal Oddometer: 1,246	I saw this one at a truck stop back in late '06: I saw this one parked outside someone's house in a housing tract back in '04: At the time I didn't know what either one was or that they were different vintages of the same model. All I knew was that they were awesome trucks and I wanted one. __________________ 1995 XR628R -Lots of goodies...room for more. Drinking: Funky Cold Medina.

06-24-2009, 06:35 PM	#58
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,110	Does anyone remember a movie from Austrailia where the guy drives a cab forward truck to deliver mail and supplies to people outback? I think the emblem on the front was ATC (Austrailian Truck Company?) Looks very similar to a Pinzgauer or LR. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

06-24-2009, 06:46 PM	#59
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,110	Ok, I'll see your Uni Mog with this! __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

06-24-2009, 07:28 PM	#60
NomadRip Always a n00b Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St. Pete, Florida Oddometer: 3,364	I've posted this one before in the other Unimog/Unicat/RV threads, but this Aussie guy is a friggin' genius, who has built his own RV-type box on a truck chassis similar to a Unimog. His website is a bit wonky to navigate until you figure it out, but the build logs are amazing ingenuitous. (There are 2. He built one from scratch, rode around in it for a couple years, then took it off and built another one.) Both versions had provisions to carry bikes. __________________ -James "We are adventure riders. The needs are pretty simple. Bring what you need, share what you've got." -cRAsH Click to save $5 when you sign up for a SmugMug account! Or sign up with this coupon code: QzxDJzcJstR4A

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