1964 Unimog 404.1 Vehicle Build

[The Uniblog]

The original plan was simple. Purchase a Unimog and find a place to alongside PCH to park it. Although I originally was looking for an old Jeep to restore, the fates would align that I'd come across a lonely Unimog in Huntington Beach on Craigslist. Little did I know that at that point, that I'd be building out and restoring an incredible overlanding machine. I like to say that, "She'll go over anything....just not very fast."

My intention is to keep the original 1964 Unimog mechanics, but work on updating the rest of her to make her as capable as any modern rig out there.



If you want to read more about her history and our adventures, I invite you to read a few of my articles:
http://www.grindtv.com/lifestyle/wan...dventure-cars/
http://www.teva.com/blog?postid=taki...ed-the-uniblog
http://agentlemansword.com/2013/08/barf-the-unimog/
https://www.facebook.com/daruniblog

This is where we started:



And this is where we're at:





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THE PRODUCTS I USE:
I have added links to each so you can easily find out more information.

TRUCK ACCESSORIES:
Front Runner Outfitters Roof Rack
Front Runner Outfitters Jerry Can Holder
Front Runner Outfitters Tie Down Rings and Stratchit
ComeUp Industries DV-9s Winch and Synthetic Line
Engel MT45
Rear View Safety 3-Camera System
Margaritaville Hitch-Mounted Grill

Truck Tires
Continental MPT81 10.5R20 (275 80R20)

OVERLANDING GEAR:
DeLorme inReach SE
Earl

APPAREL:
Poler
Topo Designs
Raen

 

[escadventure]

Nice truck. Something like this was on my short list, but we went a different route. Still, love those old Mogs...

 

[Riptide]

So love this! I understand completely your philosophy...

I have a 100 series Land Cruiser, and a Suzuki Samurai. Of the two, it's the Samurai that makes every trip an adventure. Yeah, it's slow. Yeah, it's only got 60 horses. Yeah, it's small. Yeah, it rides rough. But, it's got guts, and it'll go most anywhere, and it's simplicity appeals to me, maybe even comforts me.

Much like old Mog's. Which I will own someday. Even the wife knows it's inevitable...

Drive on, man!

 

[syncro]

Hi! I've been following you on Instagram from far away (I am @10fronterasfotofurgo). Keep on doing your travels and sharing your pictures there!!

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[downey62]

Love it

I have a 1966 404 Doka. I like your completed project. I wish I could use a radio box but it would hang over about 3 feet or so. Still searching for an ideal fit for a camper type box setup.

 

[warthog]

love it.