UNIMOGs?

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Anyone know what problems I might find with a 24V electrical system military truck? Has anyone converted a 24V to 12V? Or is it necessary?

I'm sorta considering a Swiss Army Unimog 404S. Well...ran across one for sale on the net and it's interesting me.

[sorta specs] http://unimog404.webpark.pl/UnimogFAQ.htm
 
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Unimogs are impressive. It's specialized. If you want a go-anywhere 4x4 and don't need speed on the freeway, it might be the machine for you. There's a Unimog support group out here in the Pacific Northwest. I often wish I could afford one, though I'm sure my wife doesn't see it in the same light.
 
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You can find lots of Unimog owners and lots of Unimog information on the Web. Study the Unimog and its history. The later ones are diesel, likely to have 20 speeds forward, mechanical power takeoffs at both ends, hydraulic PTO's both ends and in the middle. Really an incredible machine. The portal axle design and differential locks make for a great off road vehicle. But, like a Humvee, they represent a compromise. Just as my wife would not like a Hummer as much as she does her Suburban, you will not like a Unimog on the highway as much as you will a Suburban or pickup.

But Unimogs are COOL! :cool:
 
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And the 90+db sound level in the cab!!!

Yeah..just a fantasy for me I guess. But if one fell into my lap I'd have a hard time refusing it. Funstars in my eyes would blind me and make forget my age. Don't need no steenking highways!

More likely scenerio: I'm still looking for a '70s something 3/4 GMC 292\6 manual 4x4. Had one once..traded it for this 84 Nissan 4x4 I have now. Dumbest, Stupidest, Still Kicking Myself :sht: trade (down) I ever did! It was a go-anywhere too. Not in near the same class as the Unimog..but next best thing. 3' water or 24" snow meant nothing to it. Would granny (at idle) up a 45deg slope. Drug a 60' white oak 3/4mi up the field at one point. Plowed with it once when dad's tractor's tranny broke..drug it and the plow to finish the field.

Froze/cracked it's head once in an unexpected freeze (0F)..drove it home (slowly!), JB-welded the crack and ran it that way for another 30k miles. Always liked straight block engines..so easy to fix with minimal, and often inventable parts & tools. Lottsa room under the hood to climb in and work on too. Try that with today's engines.

Ah..the good ol days. LOL
 
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Unimog's are great vehicles, however, you should consider the price and scarcity of replacement parts. I considered getting a 416 DOKA at one time but gave up once I found out what a rebuilt transfer case and rear axle rebuild cost. As far as the 24v goes, leave it as is. If you need 12v, step the voltage down for what you are using. The cost to convert every electrical motor or relay will be relatively high.
 
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