My Unimog 416 Doka restoration project

[vonsmog]

I have had this truck for about six years, I got it from a customer who did not have the money to finish the restoration. Since I saw no way of getting paid, I ended up buying it. I overpaid, as I am only using the cab, frame, axle housings, and a few other small parts. Everything else is being replaced. Any parts I have new I am using on this truck. I am replacing the motor with a OM352A with less than 1 hour of run time on it! A factory rebuilt SEE transmission. All new fast portal and superfast ring & pinion gearing and bearings in the axles. giving a top speed of 80MPH. Complete replacement of all brake components. Right now the motor, transmission and axles are in the sandblasted and repainted frame. Rear winch is in as are all the brakes. More photos and info can be found here. Diesel Unimog New & Used Parts & Vehicles | VonsMog on the current parts page. I will update my website as I go along. Hope to have it done by this fall.

[biosurfer1]

Looks like a great project! GL

[herr_oberst]

Beefy!

[pavulon]

That engine and trans would give Colin Chapman a stroke!!

[masraum]

looks great. Thanks for sharing. I think those things are very cool.

[Nickshu]

Wow, nice work! Restoring/rebuilding such a large vehicle is a challenge in an of itself!

[IS300]

awesome.... It will go every where!!!!!

[Rick V]

Stop showing me these things, One day I will have one

[onewhippedpuppy]

That is awesome. Keep us posted.

[Bugsinrugs]

How much does that engine weigh? Awesome project!

[asphaltgambler]

Makes me tried just looking at it but for sure very detailed and very nice so far!

[vonsmog]

Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs

How much does that engine weigh? Awesome project!

Engine is about 1200lbs. bare, and the transmission is about 850lbs. truck weighs in just under 9000lbs.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

what a fantastic build, this Unimog was very lucky to find you, please keep pictures coming as you make progess

would you mind explaining what processes and materials you use on the chassis as, I have a much smaller 4x4 restoration I would like to do one day

It would be good to know what is the best way of restoring the chassis as I only want to do it once

[rusnak]

That thing is AWESOME. I want one badly.

I'm curious about that very serious looking winch. Is it used to pull the Mog out of trouble, or other vehicles? What would be this thing's "native" territory/ use?

[vonsmog]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

what a fantastic build, this Unimog was very lucky to find you, please keep pictures coming as you make progess

would you mind explaining what processes and materials you use on the chassis as, I have a much smaller 4x4 restoration I would like to do one day

It would be good to know what is the best way of restoring the chassis as I only want to do it once

If you go to my website and look at the current projects page, I tell how I do the work and what materials I am using. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Will be glad to help.

[vonsmog]

Originally Posted by rusnak

That thing is AWESOME. I want one badly.

I'm curious about that very serious looking winch. Is it used to pull the Mog out of trouble, or other vehicles? What would be this thing's "native" territory/ use?

The rear winch is off of a wrecker and is rated for 5 tons, but had almost 400' of cable. So I can use a snatch block to double up if needed. There is also a winch going on the front that is rated for 10 tons. I hope to not have to use them to get myself out of trouble, but I'm sure they will see some use when offroad.

Today I got a chance to start bending the new headers for the turbo. I have changed my design on the turbo setup, as with the transmission I am using I can got over the top of it and into a water/air intercooler. Then up to the intake/valve cover.

[Rick V]

I want to know what kind of situation you could get into that would require a Mog to need a wench. I am imagining the phrase hold my beer would be involved

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Thanks Von,

I see you need big tools for the big toys you build

Your Snap-on cabinet is only a little smaller than my house

[vonsmog]

Originally Posted by Rick V

I want to know what kind of situation you could get into that would require a Mog to need a wench. I am imagining the phrase hold my beer would be involved

I have never had a need for a "wench"! but I might need a winch if I sink up to my steps in the mud. Or if I had a real big "wench" with me! That would be a hold my beer moment for sure!! But then my wife would have a say about that!!

[Rick V]

Well it was the correct spelling of the wrong word. For me that is a good step.