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Saying hello
« on: April 27, 2015, 07:51:12 am »
Hi to all Unimog fans,

I am Markus from Germany and I am an Unimog fan since many years. I own a 411.119 (U441b) from 1963, my daily helper, a 411.119 (U441c) from 1974 under refurbishment, build 83 pieces befor phasing out 411 production. And a 401 Froschauge, the "Frogs Eye" style Westfalia B cab.

To allow longer trips we have a fitting trailer to sleep in during our journeys.

Regards,
Markus
 

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2015, 07:17:15 pm »
Hello Markus, and welcome to the forum.

You're a lucky man to own three Unimogs of this vintage. When you have a moment, can you post up more photos of the Westfalia? I'm sure Brian the site owner would be very pleased to see another of those. He owns one himself.

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2015, 04:26:12 pm »
Hello Markus and welcome to the forum :)

Very nice collection you have there :) I actually have a 411.120, so the Westfalia 411, rather than the 401. I did know where there was a frog eye 401 once but when I contacted the owner to see what they wanted for it, they never got back to me.
Sadly my Westfalia will soon be up for sale, as I just don't have the time to finish it, and I have my eyes on a much easier, less time consuming daily driver project. It will sadden me to see it go, I take great pride in owning it, but I'd much rather see it go to someone who will finish it and look after it, than to see it sat where it is.

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2015, 06:25:44 am »
Hello Markus

Thats a great looking trailer you have behind the Mog.Welcome to the forum.

I am going camping this weekend with my Missus and Mog,what woman dosn't love a long weekend in a classic Mercedes!

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2015, 08:29:03 am »
Dear all,

thank you for the worm welcome. Yes I am with Unimog many years. I own a few very rare things like an original Westfalia Hardtop for a convertable Unimog 411, less than 100 pieces built.

My wife likes to go camping with the Unimog. The trailer is the prototype of Dethleffs Miniglobe 1.0. The serial production was phased out after less than 20 pieces. For long distance travel it is good to have something to sleep in. Sometimes the weather is still poor when the big Unimog Festivals take place in Germany. And the load platform was not really comfartable.

@ Brian,

think about selling the Unimog, sometimes there is no second chance to get something similar again.

Here some more pictures.

Regards,
Markus

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2015, 08:35:35 am »
Yes, there was a Frog eye, built as 401 from 1953 to 1956. After introducing the Westfalia DvF the Westfalia B was still manufactured as 411 from 1956 till 1961 with slight modifications coming from the 411. Frog eyes are becoming more popular after years where they were scrapped instead of collected. No so much Unimogs are left of this style, most are eaten by corrosion.

This is my Unimog 411b with Westfalia Hardtop No. 86.

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Markus

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2015, 07:57:19 pm »
Hi and welcome to the club :-) lovely to see some one collecting more than one mog especially the early ones.
It would be great if you can post some pics of the german mog meets as we don't get many more than 6 or 7 in one place!

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2015, 08:19:32 pm »
I would like to know when some of the Unimog meets are.I live in Norway but could take the Ferry to Germany.

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2015, 08:30:32 pm »
Hi friends,

the next meeting is in Goldenstedt, between Bremen and Osnabrück. It is the UCG (Unimog Club Gaggenau) summer festival. It takes place on June 12th to 14th, 2015. Details in German under the link:

http://unimog-club-gaggenau.de/News/Jahrestreffen/261/de/001

If you want to see pictures of the UVC summer festival, check www.u-v-c.de
Under "Sommertreffen xxxx" you will find hunderets of pictures from different years.

My collection is rather small, I know fans having 10 and more Unimogs.

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2015, 08:39:26 pm »
For some reason I can see njc, brian and my self having a road trip over to some meets at some point! Thanks for the links, I'll have a look.
There aren't many people over here that have more than a couple. After the dealers I think moose has the most in the uk! Lol
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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2015, 09:30:10 pm »
the next highlight is the UVC festival in August in thr Rhön area.

Every one can participate without being a member of a club. You only have to registrate at the relevant club, paying a fee (approx. 25 Euro) and travelling to the location. Most of the paticipants sleep on the Unimog or in a tent. It is a big BBC, approx. 300 Unimogs.

If you participate as a daily guest without Unimog, it is free of charge. The best day is Saturday, because on Sunday a lot start their trip back home. If you need more informatioin let me know. I will be in Goldenstedt for sure.

Markus
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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2015, 07:33:20 pm »
Welcome to Ucuk Markus
A good friend of mine has a very similar Unimog to yours with the same gap from the cab to the body he did tell me why this was, but I cannot recollect could you advise?
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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2015, 07:57:49 pm »
Hi Moose,

there are two types:

411.118 short wheel base, only available the short load area.

411.119 long wheel base, available with short or long load area. The short load area allows you in Germany to registrate the Unimog as LoF (farming tractor or forest tractor). The long load area does not allow refistration as LoF in Germany.

The long wheel base is not so sensitive for pitching.

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Markus

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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2015, 08:32:48 pm »
The 118's are scary off-road!  :o
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Re: Saying hello
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2015, 10:19:30 pm »
Cheers Markus
Thanks for that my friend got sick of people saying he had the wrong body on his Unimog 😄 I have just bought a 2000 u1450 ex communal that had Mulag equipment fitted but has come with no body sides do you know where I could buy the hinges so I can make some sides. Unless you know where any body sides are 😄 she has the steel floor.
Many thanks moose