It's so BIG! | Restored & Modified Unimog | Enthusiast Built

[@Channel_60]

Mike Day is literally driving his dreams.. and probably everyone else's if I'm honest.

[@ecstuning]

We all envy Mike and his mad skills. He has more builds in the works.

[@Sharkerp38]

I would have absolutely no use for this vehicle.. and cannot think of a truck that I want more. Beautiful work!

[@zofflex]

Dude, you got already rust under the paint, wth!

[@mikef3300]

USB because you know Modern lol. Great job Mike. Absolutely love it

[@ecstuning]

He thinks of everything.

[@ambrosepearce413]

Mike that thing is nuts! You should put the golf on the bed and get some pics.

[@mtbchaz]

Mad Mike for the win. He needs a Motortrend show. I'd watch.

[@MrNuschelowski]

In Germany we sometimes say "Universal-Motor-Gerät" instead of Unimog. And we think it´s beautiful.

[@briandonovan5434]

Cleverest bed in the world. Take that rambox

[@bobdixon4998]

My first viewing of this channel and I'm impressed. From video production standards and quality, to great choice of subject matter. Kudo's to all who worked on this production. I subscribed immediately.

[@clemensschimmele6346]

You don't normally have to hold that lever for the diff locks to stay engaged, so yours was apparently just broken. At any rate, kudos for the nice build!

[@MoCbr900]

As a german kid i would never understand why my father would claim a Unimog as his "Dreamcar", roughly 20 years later i finally understand why.

[@Populiervogel]

As a Dutch kid with my parents on vacation by car to Italy, I saw a lot of Unimogs in Germany and Austria, then I already knew it was my "Dreamcar".

[@FIREPHOENIXX234]

Same for me my father is talking about the Unimog he drove while he was in the Army all the time

[@thecloneguyz]

If you haven't seen a 1960s or 70s sprinter with the roll up door in the back you can put Unimog drivetrains on them

[@thecloneguyz]

Mercedes made the only million-mile motor with the om647 and yet you can hardly find any videos or anything about that engine

[@billyhighfill]

Dudeeeeeee. This is sick. Btw, your tailgates ingenious. Such a useful vehicle.

[@nikonordman7624]

That thing is absolutely gorgeous!

[@Wasserbutz]

Nice what you have done. I drove this model during my service in the Swiss army.

[@Tony__Tone]

Such a sweet rig, it was cool to see it tearing around in the snow in the winter beaters episode.

[@kvasmj]

Dude back home north of Chicago had one of these. He towed me out of snow a couple times. It was truly a work of art and it could pull a house I'm sure.

[@allanwagner4570]

that is a great idea for tthe half doors !!!!! love it never saw anyone do it before,, fantastic build i have always needed a unimog in my life and yours looks perfect!!!!!

[@basstrom88]

The simplicity, practicality, capability and aesthetic quality of this build is next-level! It doesn't get much cooler.

[@allwaysfarm3087]

Great video and great explanation about what you did. This came out really well - a great project with a great end product - wish I had your talent. Good job man…! All the way from South Africa.

[@johangrey9420]

The ultimate off road vehicle. Where an Unimog can't go, no vehicle would go.

[@kustom4935]

Awesome fab skills! I agree... you never stop learning. Having nearly finished a complete rebuild on a '88 Toyota Truck 4x4, it turned out very well overall. But if I had to do it again with the knowledge I now have, I'd tackle it differently. Perhaps my next project will be a Unimog... Always loved these trucks. Again, awesome job!!!

[@alansmlth7989]

Unimog a Legend by it`s own right.

[@SuperGinkgo]

Magnificent Mog mate! It's my lottery win vehicle. The orange is the perfect colour for this as well. All best from the UK.

[@marcfournier823]

Outstanding job restoring and improving your Unimog.

[@davidsgarage]

So Cool! Very clever box design. Always wanted an Unimog. Now I shall check the classifieds!

[@sv_cheats1970]

I have a 73 Unimog 406, one heck of a machine. The thing is a beast also for anyone new to Unimogs don't be scared when you see a ton of levers where the gearshifter is even if you fu*k up it won't break.

[@sv_cheats1970]

ECS Tuning thank you for the heart

[@RRRR_LLL]

I don't usually make it a point to comment, but this was incredible. Every sentence from Mike conveyed some sort of headache inducing fabrication.

[@ecstuning]

You chose the right video to comment on. PS. Mike tackles these headache inducing obstacles with horrifying ease.

[@peterschrott2674]

Nice job with the doors, the brackets and the other mods in detail.

[@kjcsomerville]

Nicely done, regards from the UK !

[@Smyrf98]

Would've been awesome to see those portals tackle an offroad trail or obstacle. Maybe in a different episode?

[@ronanoconnell9518]

I’ve been for a ride in this thing and let me tell you it is so smooth and that ornate in person is so cool

[@africaster]

Your mounting "step" on the rim could be used to assist when stuck ... wrap rope/strap around that protuberant and other side around a tree big rock , engage gear and the turning of the wheel "winches" in the rope/strap helping pull you out of the mud ... fantastic creation! 👌

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

sneeki breeki!!

[@matthieupaire3853]

Always loved the unimogs but this one is a pure beauty !

[@kitcat5455]

E28 M5 parts car...words I never thought I'd hear. Beautiful Unimog, thanks for showing it around. Love the details.

[@theodor12]

Wow, the amount of work that went into this is incredible. Great job, it's amazing!

[@PatHaskell]

I have a 1974 404 and can really appreciate the amount of work you put into yours!

[@benjaminkline7301]

Innovative and well thought out build. Saw your mk3 build with Larry Chen then came here. That mk2 is sweet.

[@clooperman3745]

Smashing Unimog, a friend had a Unimog 404 with the 2.2lt petrol engine and that would get to 65mph as the engine revved higher than a diesel, he changed it for the 2.8lt version which made it a bit faster but acceleration was a lot better, he then fitted the Unimog crawler box to it which gave it two more gears below first which made a huge difference offroad but it was a thirsty truck.

[@scottlangton896]

Super nice work!!!

[@a8s320]

This guy is a true car enthusiast!

[@ecstuning]

No Doubt.

[@brotherlove100]

Great ideas with the bed sides for ramps and the door stowage. I was planing to make pockets on the bed sides and on the frame and have short pipe sections that fit in them to widen the bead and lengthen it for full weight capacity. Just the same as the cables you are using, but really strong

[@esr243]

The hand-throttle is to negotiate extreme off-road obstacles at slower than walking speed, in particular steep climbs and descents. I learned driving on one of these in the military. Awesome trucks. Ours were five cylinders petrol.

[@davidray6762]

The 404 was designed with a 6 cylinder 2.2 litre motor as standard. Often mistaken as a 5 cylinder because the no.6 sparkplug is hidden under the cab scuttle. Absolute sod to change.

[@esr243]

@@davidray6762 Thanks. I stand corrected. They were indeed 6 cyl petrol, and a pleasure to drive, especially totally stripped down with a couple of GPMGs and a Point 50 mounted at the back, a real “battle-wagon”. In 1979, we used them as the “red side” (actually in NATO, it used to be coded “orange”) in a full training exercise against the 82nd ABN dropped in eastern Belgium, exactly where their forefathers defeated the Germans but with great losses during the cruel winter 1944.

[@omentep]

It's beautiful, amazing work pulling it together.

[@77martinv]

Very cool. I always liked the unimog early designs

[@Kicknasstknnames]

Looks amazing, I see a lot of hours into it. The only thing is the 4 wheel drive in Lockers. You don't have to hold it in place to have used it, lol. It just wasn't adjusted correctly. I have wheeled a ton with mine full locked. I'm on my 3rd 404 and they all worked the same.

[@mbhug]

Wow beautiful work. Great job.

[@RadDadisRad]

I really like this. I’ve always liked them and thought they were interesting. This thing just brings my want to the next level.

[@acetvr6]

Such a clean shop

[@Tom_2025_]

Great Unimog. Thank you for sharing

[@jalechavez6042]

Fantasticc.....!!! Que Lindo Torito..!!..ji ji ji ji.....Gracias por Compartir...Muy Bien Gusto...Saludosss

[@kkkk-wg6je]

saw his V8 Golf on Donut Media. Bro you're a wizard

[@ecstuning]

Check out our Summer Drift Series. We have 2 video featuring his MK 3 in detail: bit.ly/2RWgQAQ

[@josephdietrich1700]

Best video I’ve seen in awhile. Keep it up!!

[@ecstuning]

Glad you liked it! Check out some of Mike's other build videos!

[@stevefrazier2214]

Absolutely sick dreamy build bro!

[@royberger1558]

Very Cool. I love Unimogs.

[@leobuckey]

This is insane! The dude rocks

[@ecstuning]

Yes, yes he does. Check out his other builds on our channel. His swapped MK3 is insane.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Awesome Build!

[@rotattor]

Needs a truck camper to be 150% awesome ! But its 100% awesome as it stands ! Nice work .

[@ecstuning]

Mike's tent fits perfectly on the bed.

[@MrBEAN584]

that oil bath air filter is used on every diesel tractor that's like pre 95. so idd assume they are safe 😊

[@Knuck3ls1]

"Assume" all you want. Technology advances for a reason. Air filters are more effective at all engine speeds while oil bath filters are not. As stated in the video, there is also the possibility that if you accidentally overfilled or used too light weight of an oil you could definitely cause a runaway engine scenario.

[@MrBEAN584]

@@Knuck3ls1 they advanced to sell more filters 😂 those oil bath filters never went bad. They can be left alone for 10-15 years and still work perfect :p

[@rockdog2584]

Nice build. I like the idea of the turbo diesel transplant. I used to work on these things for a guy that imported and resold them. We used to get 2,8 liter gas engines out of regular sedans and drop that in place of the little motors. Twin carb version could be good for 160 or so hp. Worked pretty well.

[@petedavis8701]

Brilliant inventiveness, well done

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Well done Mike, looks amazing 👍🇬🇧

[@darcyfunk]

Great build!

[@utubecrc]

nice nice...cleanest mog for sure. good job...jealous.

[@0616ko]

Very impressive. Wish I had half your skill.

[@therealjasonseidel]

You make me miss my Mog, I watch it from time to time on KZbin @unimog wall climb.

[@automotivedistributors9708]

Badass vehicle...Unimogs are sick but with the 5 Cylinder Turbodiesel and the mogs made, this one is totally usable as a fun truck instead of a work tool. I would love to have this thing. Solid build.

[@ecstuning]

We drool over it everyday.

[@grahambird1570]

Beautiful . . . I used to own an Ex Military Unimog in South Africa, goes any where really and dependable !!!

[@12jeeplover]

To make the side tailgate act as a ramp is ingenious and then same to store the doors.

[@axelboltz3077]

The UNIversale MOtor Gerät, is the best Gerät ...for everything!

[@Ianzandvoort]

great car, what a clever improvements

[@MrHeavyzz4]

Awesome Vehicle,nicer job I think a roll bar might be nice.

[@peanutbutter2597]

I still have my matchbox unimog from 50 years ago and I thought it was the coolest freaking machine in the world

[@marko11kram]

Unimogs are awesome

[@Aps1sx]

Awesome Mate , apriciated from Latvia 10/10

[@SixSpeed5]

You don't need to hold the locker lever, or at least you aren't SUPPOSED to have to hold it. Detent will take care of that if the mechanical linkage is adjusted correctly. As the owner of a handfull of 404's I can appreciate all the work you put into it, thanks for sharing! Is the steering box you put in ported for a hydraulic assist, or just running off the box itself?

[@simplemanduke7128]

Awesome rig!!

[@hendrikplumer6814]

This is the only hot-rodded Unimog that I have come across so far. I drove a 404 when I was in the army, and that was quite some time ago. What strikes me is that the wheelbase looks a little odd. Did you stretch it? If the engine is shot, you have no alternative than to swap it, of course, but I liked the original 82 horse thing. It was a bit of a guzzler, though. What I like best about your project is the paint job. Looks amazing.

[@johnnydaller]

The only thing in the world that can beat a Unimog is another Unimog!

[@scott907]

Dude is a genius

[@ecstuning]

Scott Pessetto this is just a small glimpse into his genius

[@bimmer3twenty5]

I see that Sweet Mfg power-steering pump!

[@wayoutwest4944]

If I had your skill and money, I would have one just like it, very nice.

[@ecstuning]

It's the skill.

[@abdilion5]

Unimog 404 is my dream vehicle, to me it is most beautiful vehicle ever made. I wish I own double cab with six wheels (6×6), if possible back exle can half turn to opposite direction to front one.

[@richarddunlap1165]

Rich Dunlap here . I'm orig. from Ohio and saw the ohio plate on the mog Where ya from? I have had 4 unimogs over the last 20 years and the 404 was the first and loved it . Mane was the 2 door and i converted it to the 4 door version whic they made a version of mostly for training the other 3 mogs were the big Diesel version . you have a great lookn truck Enjoy Id send ya a pic of the 4 door 404 but don't see a way to doo it on here

[@user9b2]

What a fun project (truck / jeep) 👍👍

[@shannons1886]

Subscribed based on this video alone!

[@ecstuning]

Shannon Sofield Thanks man! Check out some of out other videos!

[@mdtaylor2274]

Love this! Is there a video about the Golf in the background? I used to have an MK1 Rabbit with the same color scheme.

[@ecstuning]

Yes! We have 2 build videos for it! 1: bit.ly/2H0JADl 2: bit.ly/2tD1f13

[@rebelnutt123]

can I ask how you converted to air locking the diffs? and does it work well, disengage etc lovely build Gary

[@TheSerginio66]

Nice Build ! ... you forget the 8 speed mod

[@naftalithaithi4812]

So dope!

[@laurentbideau2605]

Love it. What is the color ?

[@ZBS91]

LOVE IT!

[@trefod]

Does it still have PTO?

[@jerrymarsh5171]

Hi Mike, That 404 is Awesome! What size tires are you running?

[@efs830]

sweet rig.

[@zaifi1000]

Looking for tire options for my mog. What size are those?

[@RadDadisRad]

This would be a great candidate for the R2.8 Cummins!

[@2000freefuel]

will a turbo OM606 fit under the bonnet?

[@getriebesand2195]

why no om366 swap? They are available with upto 240hp. And they were in unimogs. But I guess they are pretty expensive to come by and also I don't know if it would fit into the engine bay.

[@clementcarpentier750]

hello very nice truck I live in France and I love the unimog what is the size of your tires and the brand a lot thank you bye

[@timothycurtin5552]

What do I have to do to get the parts list for your power steering set up?

[@protonyneutrony5738]

A dream!