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Dec 14, 2020 18:40:08 GMT
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slipngripross you most certainly have a very eclectic choice of motor vehicles; I also am fascinated by Unimogs, in their many guises. With regards to the 'Ag specification' I think that that basically means that, at this moment in time, you have a tractor on your hands. www.gov.uk/government/publications/unimogs/unimogs would appear to have a simplistic explanation re this type of vehicle; although I have no doubt you may well have already been using the Internet to establish how you can use the vehicle. Unfortunately my understanding is that the dreaded DVLA have to be involved in reclassification of the vehicle, if that is the route you choose to go; best of luck with that one. Hopefully you will continue to post whatever progress you make with this beast, both mechanical and the legalities of being able drive it, etc... |
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moglite
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Dec 14, 2020 18:54:20 GMT
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I've seen a few rolled Mogs - and they aren't pretty.  I'm not saying don't fit one, just do your research, and make one suitable for a Mog and not a race car. I used to follow Euro Truck Trialing back in the day. They ended up with cages that pivoted on the bumper.  That is almost certainly way more than you want or need, but worth doing some research before reaching for the tube bender. 406's Rock  |
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1967 Morris Oxford Traveller
1979 Toyota LandCruiser BJ40
1993 Daimler Double Six
2007 Volvo XC70 2.4D
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Ive spent years ticking vehciles off my wish list and the Mog is one of the last i think.
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Dec 17, 2020 17:44:50 GMT
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I've seen a few rolled Mogs - and they aren't pretty. I'm not saying don't fit one, just do your research, and make one suitable for a Mog and not a race car. I used to follow Euro Truck Trialing back in the day. They ended up with cages that pivoted on the bumper. That is almost certainly way more than you want or need, but worth doing some research before reaching for the tube bender. 406's Rock Yea i think the plan is for roll over bar on the rear bed and then a seperate cage for the cab which should keep the chassis sweet |
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Dec 17, 2020 18:07:31 GMT
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Ive stuck a little video together to show the first start up after fitting a huge new battery to her. We also tested the PTO and linkage at the same time as i will be removing and selling them.
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Brilliant.
Well done to all of you for getting it going
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Love these things, my Dad had one of the square body ones when I was younger. U1300 or something.
Fitted a fence post knocker to the front of it, that nearly smashed a mate of his hand. He put his hand on the top of the post as my dad pressed the button to bring the weight crashing down. Pressed the button to top immediately as the weight lightly kissed his mates hand. No injuries.
I jumped out of the back of it once, and immediately regretted my decision. It was a long way down.
Also, he decided that taking my little brother to school in it once would be a great idea down some little terraced streets.
I think about 4 cars got his insurance details on that trip. Wheelnuts sticking out from the wheels made some pretty patterns on car doors.
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Dec 18, 2020 10:20:51 GMT
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Awesome bit of kit. Definitely on my wish list. Bookmarked!
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Dec 18, 2020 10:40:30 GMT
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You lucky beggar - what a piece of kit. Best of luck with it; it'll be awesome. Now crack on and keep us all entertained over Christmas please!  |
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Dec 18, 2020 11:31:14 GMT
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This is every bit of superb  I don't think there's anything as exciting as firing up a long-dormant purchase. Well done! |
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Dec 18, 2020 13:37:52 GMT
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Makes a nice noise......
Merc’s 5.7L 353 isn’t exactly a powerhouse though is it? 70 or 80 bhp dependent on exact version.... though apparently if you up the power you need a stronger clutch and gearbox....
Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Dec 18, 2020 13:48:00 GMT
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Yea they are only just under 100bhp but 300NM of torque which is what its designed around really. She will be lucky to do 50mph on the road but it will mainly be used for trails.
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Dec 18, 2020 15:39:38 GMT
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Any indication of where the driveline issue is now you have had it running?
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Dec 18, 2020 17:26:06 GMT
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Any indication of where the driveline issue is now you have had it running? My handy truck pal only thinks its a cluthc but they arent cheap themselves |
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Dec 18, 2020 19:52:02 GMT
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You can usually get them re-lined for a reasonable price if the metalwork is OK.
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Congratulations
Brilliant pics to see.
This is not a small project, but you are going to have fun.
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How heavy are these? I assume you need a larger jack and axle stands?
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75swb
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Dec 22, 2020 10:02:52 GMT
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I once went on a night out in Leeds and it snowed, so I decided it was time to buy a unimog. Jumped on ebay, very drunk, and the cheapest one was about 15k or something daft and looked like a wreck. Drunk me is a genius however, and went on ebay.de because there's more of them in Germany obviously, and the first I knew that I had bid thousands of pounds on a unimog hundreds of miles away was an email to say I was outbid with an hour to go! Probably dodged a bullet there, but I still have much want, and this looks mega!
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I don't think there's anything as exciting as firing up a long-dormant purchase. Well done!
