Thread: Progress on My Unimog

I've seen that rig when it belonged to the previous owner. It is pretty big, and the tyres are massive - too big in my opinion and weigh 125kg each - without the split rim wheel which is another 40-50kg. It is a 1980's Unicat used by a German prospector for years out in the Goldfields.

Hi Iain - any idea what the size of those tyres was?

I wanted 385/65 R22.5, but the rear axle weight was too high for this size, so I had to up it to 425/65 R22.5. I can move them around and change them by myself, but damn, they are heavy buggers

I think my tyres weigh 75Kg each, and the rims would have to be another 25Kg maybe, so that's around 100Kg for the tyre/rim.

They are Michelin XZL 14.00R20, and the rims are Mil spec split rims.

They are 49" tall

OK - thanks

Mine are 1139mm OD = 45" approx. Still big

Just a quick progress update. Now working on the cab and rewiring the whole truck. I have made the rear wall back board, and installed the sound system. The amp fit nicely behind the seats and can't be seen from outside.

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I have also made an overhead console - quite a lot of work but it looks good. The console holds two 7" monitors, the radio, CB, a/c controls, all the vents and ducts and the banks of switches.

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I've done the final coat of high-build filler/primer, and with a bit more sanding it should be ready to go to the upholsterers to be covered in a vinyl to match the seats.

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The door cars will be covered in the same carpet as the rear wall, and have two net pockets. The OEM MEB door pocket holders from the new Unimog/Zetro range were only $40 each and hold 1.5 litre bottles, and are very tough - held on by seven 6mm nutserts can take my weight.

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and finally, the cabinetry in the rear of the truck is complete, it looks great and we will eventually get over the price shock

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I like those door pocket holders. $40 is good value.

And I am very jealous of your crawl-through hole between the cabin and canopy. They are a great idea.

Cheers
David

The crawl through is as big as I can make it, the two seats behind are for passengers. When you sit in the seats in the back, you can see out of the windscreen. We will get it registered to carry four people eventually, as when we go on our trip around the world, then we will have our kids come and visit now and again - they will have to sleep in a tent though, might have a roof top tent on the top of the truck - penthouse suite

Looking great Iain, it is a credit to you. Your old roof rack has had a couple of great small trips now. It takes our 3.1m tinnie with ease and the side awning we put on is great.


Must get up one night and have another drool over the Mog.