UNIMOG HAS BEEN SOLD
Matt Hensarling is now the new keeper of Mogbert.
He has his own website http://www.mogbert.net
Differences from this picture: Clearance wands removed (still have them),
yellow strobes replaced duct-tape
covered blue rotating beacons. Added bumper-mount CB antenna for trail-use. Red paint has chalked a bit. |
1964 Mercedes Benz 4WD truck - Unimog Model 404S Hardtop Cab with Box
Features:
Hardtop Cab - Former firetruck
European siren
Flashing yellow roof strobe lights
24->12VDC converter to run accessories
CB radio with both roof and bumper-mount antennas
SWR box and switch to select antennas
Sound damping carpet and mats for floors
Added battery ground disconnect switch
Total hours timer
Cab ventilating fan mounted near windshield
Camper/steel rear box -
Could have been radio or ambulance box
Box externally and internally repainted
Box interior panelling and insulation removed to lighten vehicle
Fold-up camping cots attached to inner walls
Floor filled and painted then covered with carpeting
Cargo tiedown eyes
Box door locks matched to key
White backup light illuminates effectively for reversing
Chain boxes and battery box padlocked with matching locks
Mechanicals-
M180 motor (2.2l)
Tires are heavy lug tread at about 50% tread (including spare)
Synthetic gear oils throughout
New front brake shoes
All new flex hoses in brake system
Rebuilt all 4 wheel slave cylinders
New torque tube boot on front tube
Synthetic motor oil
Recent belts, hoses, coolant change
New (Carter) auxiliary electric fuel pump
New Mercedes mechanical fuel pump
New fuel tank selector valve
Recent valve lash adjustment
New spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor
Mileage- Truck was delivered to me with 9200 km on odometer which was probably changed with engine overhaul. Engine now has 26,000 km.
Extras-
Owners Manual (English)
Shop Manual (English)
Original blue rotating beacons (removed from original mounts)
Blackout covers for box (fittings removed from box)
Original front brakeshoes (can be relined if desired)
Most of a full case of oil filters
Last Modified: 1/01/2008