Got me a movie mog!!(PICS) - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Djfreema · 06-23-2007, 01:00

Well after years of wanting a unimog, I got one. Bought it from a guy who has over 300 working original military vehicles used in the studios. He has an unbelievable collection however to protect his privacy I cannot give any more info until I have his permission. He named at least 4 movies I have heard of that this was in, one of the most recent being Jarhead. It has been painted to look old and run down but is in very good shape. Still had the original issue tool set, wheel chok. No rust, only a little driver side fenderdamage. New crate motor was installed a couple years ago with very little usage since. The only drawback is it has a clutch propblem. Hard to shift, from the 10 minutes I got to tinker with it today, it seems the clutch isnt disengaging all the way to let it shift, hopefully just a minor adjustment. Either way for the price I got it for I cant complain if it needs anew clutch, new motor or a new tranny. Its a 404 with a gas engine. The batteries went dead from someone leaving the key on. I dont know much about these, but its like when you first meet a girl you really like, everything is new and exciting. It is a 1964 and came directly from the German military to the guy I bought it from. Enough about it, here are the pics. Remember it was painted to look old a beat up, its actually in very good condition, the passenger seat is out and the engine cover off but its all complete.

Recovry4x4 · 06-23-2007, 01:18

Thats cool. I love the weathered look of that truck. Anyone here know how to paint like that? BTW Devin, I finally got your patches, try to get them out to you Monday.

area52 · 06-23-2007, 01:47

Nice rig Devin, was this guy outside of Oakland? If so, he is the same guy I bought my van from.

Djfreema · 06-23-2007, 01:57

Thanks guys! No this gentleman is in Los Angeles county. I think I like the paint so much I might leave it, Ill make the interior nice and uniform. I finally got to sit down and look at the import paperwork. Turns out its a 1962 Unimog S 404.1, whatever that means. These things have some really cool features. I have to work 16 hrs tomorrow but will get some more pics on Sunday of some of the features. My duece sold on Ebay today and he will be coming out from Texas to drive it home in a couple of weeks. I told him about steel soldiers and I'm pretty sure he will be joining us soon. My neighbors are going to kill me with all these vehicles here. Anybody know of any manuals in English for these? I have no idea how to start or drive it, its all in German.

cranetruck · 06-23-2007, 06:41

Great Devin! I was going to ask about the deuce, should help pay for the 404. Looks like it belongs in that driveway.

TacticalTruck · 06-23-2007, 07:12

hmmmmmm, could it be?
http://www.armytrucks.com/image/unimog-1.jpg
I wish there was as much work on the east coast as the west.
Jeff

maddawg308 · 06-23-2007, 08:24

Looks like the same truck to me...

Pinz25086 · 06-23-2007, 08:26

Kenny, By trade I am an artist for a major theme park here in Orlando and could paint your truck to look like that. I make stuff look old all of the time. Send me a PM if you are serious about painting your truck(s). Did you ever change out the torque rod on the tractor?
Wayne

Recovry4x4 · 06-23-2007, 10:57

LOL, No Wayne, haven't changed out the torque rod yet. I did have Mike patch it up so I can drive it. The truck still hasn't been washed yet. So much to do, so little time. I've got a jeep project coming up. If I go that route, I may query you on olding it up a bit.
KE

WillWagner · 06-23-2007, 11:08

Great lookin truck Devin! There's a guy by me that has a 404 with a radio box on it. He has some manuals in english. I'll ask him. He might know where to get a canvas/vinyl for for the rear. Also, Mercedes is the parent company for Freightliner now. You can get parts thru Freightliner if you need them.