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Hello from Norway
« on: October 03, 2014, 02:59:27 pm »
Hello

My name is Mike,I am a New Zealander living in Norway.I have a U416 and have recently sold my U1000.I have been using a Mog in my business for about 8 years and fixing it as well.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2014, 03:46:28 pm »
Hi Mike, Welcome to Unimog Club UK.

I am yet to visit Norway, but I know it's a beautiful country, and have friends that live over there. I have often thought about moving over there when I'm older, but think it may be more sensible to visit first! :D

What do you do with your Unimog? any pics?

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2014, 07:34:21 pm »
Welcome Mike. Hope you enjoy the site :-) would love to see some pics of. Ur mog
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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2014, 05:16:05 pm »
Hi Mike, and welcome to the forum. I look forward to reading more about what you get up to with your mog, and maybe seeing some pictures. As you can probably tell, we like pictures! :D

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 08:12:08 pm »
Ok

Here is my latest Mog.
Followed by pictures of my other one.This might be up for sale again as I beleive I have promised this truck to a dreamer.











The U1000 is a 1986 Model,Ag spec,110,000Km.Bought from Germany by myself in 2007.I am its second owner.If anyone is interested in buying it.I can have it in Immingham Dock in 24 hours.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 09:17:07 pm »
Mike just wondering if I met you at the APF a few years ago ? Do you live in the north of Norway? Might no someone who may be interested in your Mog I'll send him a link to this page.
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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2014, 10:00:43 pm »
Hey mike good to see you posting in here, i rember seeing the pictures of your 1000 after it was painted it looked imaculate, it would be a great buy for someone.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2014, 04:57:14 am »
Hello Moose and Robert.S.

Moose.You might have met me at the APF,I went in 2007 and 2011.

I think the U1000 has done about 2000Km since I had the Cab off it.Its such a stunning Truck but I bought the other one and I need the Shed Space.


Here is a picture of the Camper I made for the 416.You can sit in bed watching TV whilst cooking a fry-up.


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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2014, 08:11:53 am »
I recognise that U1000. I'm sure I've seen a picture of it with you sat on the back? You did a nice job doing it up.

Got to say your 1100 looks even better though. I have a real soft spot for round cabs! Also - I'd love to see in more detail how that winch tray fits. I need a similar setup for mine.

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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2014, 02:38:33 pm »
To be honest the Winch Cradle is a bit of a Bodge job.I grafted it from the nice mount on the U1000 to the Schimdt plate on the 416 in about two hours with the welder and Gas Axe.Its a bit low,but not too bad and the great thing is that you can draw the Cable under the Machine and pull rearwards.

I will build a higher mount when I get a bit more time.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2014, 06:57:45 pm »
Looks ok to me! I suppose it could get a bit muddy down there when off roading but apart from that it seems like it will work ok.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2014, 07:49:24 pm »
Better for self recovery :) helps pull you up and out :)
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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2014, 08:19:04 pm »
I had a similar set up on my old trials Rover, took a loop of winch rope to the back through a fairlead with a hook and snatch block to let the rope pull from the front if needed, worked fine for recovery both ways :)

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2014, 09:22:05 pm »
Ibex style.

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Re: Hello from Norway
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2014, 09:40:05 am »
exactly  ;)