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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    I've been driving, getting tickets, sleeping in and working with my truck. And working on it, always. It's half the fun of having it...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    The new tube arrived in record time from Expedition Imports. Installed and now I can say tire change job done. I repaired the tool I...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Fix a flat did not work. But no matter, I have a spare tire and in it a spare tube. So when I get my hands on truck tire irons, I will...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    A few things about changing these tires: tubes in 404 tires is common, even with tires labeled "tubeless" and when I took the first bead...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Just drove about 30 miles, through Albany and out into the Berkshires with 40psi. Road hum about the same as the Continentals. I didn't...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    I finally resolved the turn signal issue by getting rid of the diode system and separate hazard system and installing a 7 wire switch...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    I've made progress on the turn signals / brake lights issue, and the air brakes are working like a champ. I'm making a diagram of the...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Those pics are the pressure regulator that apparently is needed for trailer brakes, which I don't plan to use. The regulator was toast...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    A few weeks later and the tank repair is holding up fine. The new tank arrived and I plan to eventually install it. But for now it's ok...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Midnight tank check. No leaks. The fuel tanks are possibly the easiest part of a Unimog 404 to work on. Everything easy to get to, and...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Got the tank done, reinstalled and gassed up. No leaks. And the compressor back in too. Seems to be working because the brake pedal is...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    Yes this truck sat a long time. Not a crime I plan to repeat. The back tank is holding fuel for now but yeah you aren't kidding. The...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    New tank on the way. Attempting fiberglass repair of this one. Using west system epoxy and fillers, and 4 oz boat cloth. Found many...
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
    That's primer. Same on the tools just a different brand. I'm going to paint it all sand color eventually.
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    SuperMochombo replied to the thread 68 Unimog 404 Restomod.
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