UNIMOG RESTORATION UPDATE + PHOTOS

[Von]

here are some of the new seals and bushings. It cost over $1000 just for the seals, bushings, kingpins and rebuild kits for the brake calipers! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Von]

here are the hubs and the two front portals waiting their turn to be cleaned and painted.

 

[Von]

here is the front axle going back together with some of the new seals.

 

[Von]

here is the front axle just about done. Just need to put on the new brake lines and the calipers.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Von,
This thread never ceases to amaze me. Today I realized that just slugging the weight of these components around is a monumental task. I'm impressed that you can move these heavy pieces and shift them to the positions required to do your work. Which looks great, by the way.

Cliff

 

[hobbyfarm]

Hello Von,
Say that is an awesome project you've got there! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I've had a Unimog (and a Haflinger) on my wish list since I was a kid. (still haven't won the lotto yet) I know it's going to cost a wheelbarrow of money to restore, but it will no doubt last another 20 years or so!
Good Luck! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JayC]

That looks great! You are doing a great job! Like I said before, I can't wait to see the finished product! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Von]

Wow!! Its starting to come together!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Worked about 6 hours straight today on it and got the motor and tranny mounted to the frame! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Hope to have a rolling chassis in a few days! So here a few photos to show it off.

 

[Von]

Here is close up photo of the motor and tranny from a different angle.

 

[Von]

Here is one from the rear of the frame. See how they offset the motor and tranny to one side for the front drive shaft.