1965 Mercedes Unimog 404S













Vehicle Description
1965 MERCEDES UNIMOG 404S 4x4 Expedition Vehicle
SPECS:
Originally customized by Expedition Outfitters in Oklahoma.
This Unimog has been extensively modified.
Front Cab has been extended behind the original seats, as well as extended vertically with a fiberglass roof hat. This roof contains dual roof hatches above both the passenger and drivers seats. There is also a custom “snorkel system that extends continuously to the carb and allows around 38in. fording depth. The cab also contains two custom seats with integrated modern shoulder seat belts. Behind the passenger seat is a custom, locking, Oak gun cabinet. The entire cab has been insulated with dynamat and synthetic upholstery. There is a 9 in. flat screen gps/android operating system with an led powered back up camera that lights up in reverse. Overhead LED map lights and usb charging ports. Sony midrange and tweeter speakers. Capable of mobile hotspot/internet. Front and rear cab both have heating and A/C. All locks and windows work as they should. Front wheels have the stock wheel mounted step rings. 12 V cut off switch for front cab and engine power supply. Custom cup holders and analog “lit” compass on the dash. LED headlights. Engine cover is insulated inside and out.
Engine is a M130 6 cylinder engine swap (180 hp) with custom mounts, custom power steering and A/C adapted. Custom steering wheel and column. Engine mounted Westinghouse belt driven air compressor, full 12 V conversion, remote oil filter/fan assembly, auxiliary engine coolant lines/12v radiator fan and auxiliary remote mounted assist cooling fan. Manual choke. Engine and front cab has one dedicated 12V battery. Wipers work, but need new blades. Custom aluminum diamond plate 40 gal fuel cell. One back up 5 gal Jerry can reserve, plumbed into the system. Unfortunately, no working gas gauge at the moment. New tachometer, working oil pressure, speedo (kmph) and coolant temp. Air over hydro brakes.
6 spd. Trans with mechanical diff. lock.
Custom Rear box:
All aluminum skin. with perimeter roof rack., 1 in hard foam board insulation throughout, with 1/4in Luan upholstered living quarters. Luan was treated with a water barrier on both sides. Rear roof access through a third roof access door and ladder. Freshly sealed roof windows/ext.light fixtures. All LED lights in the rear interior. Full exterior surround running lights. 30 amp shore power with one interior and one exterior dual 120V outlet. Rear heating and A/C. 12 V TV/DVD player with adjustable arm and sound bar. Rear 12V supply monitoring meter and USB charging ports. Rear fold out table. All access doors have integrated/ stowaway ladders. Custom rear benches with pull out bed. Bench/bed has custom washable covers and 8 in comfort foam. TV trays with travel tie-downs. Rear slide out Kitchen with sink and propane stove with locking slide-outs. Cutting boards and utensils. Rear door mounted spare with high lift jack. Two 12V house batteries. Laminate flooring. House fan. Bench seats convert to a king size bed.
Front and rear hitch mounts with heavy gauge 12V winch power. Custom front prerunner style bumper, stain black powder coated. All four wheels blasted and powder coated. New Patagonia/Milestar M/S tires with less than 100 miles. Fresh oil and coolant change. Absolutely no rust. Exterior yellow paint has minor blemishes. Clean CA title at my address, on Non-Op. Runs and drives as it should for a 1965 Unimog. Top speed around 50 mph. Double springs in the rear with wrap around spring cushions. Rear cab is 6ft. Stand up overhead height. Truly one of a kind… articulating rear box suspension.
With a small amount of work (ie: wheel cylinder) and minor fixes, this Unimog will be ready for regular use.
Engine starts right up, no smoke or blow by and runs strong. The larger engine gives this Unimog a little more power and top end over stock. The whole build is very clean and well done.
Needs:
Passenger side rear wheel cylinder recently gave up, hence, no brakes at the moment. Relatively easy fix. Emergency brake works great though.
A/C and Heating system, I have not used or troubleshooted. Its all there, but I have not used.
One interior inside rear LED light fixture is not working.
Interior Fan (on same circuit) not working.
Speedo not currently working.
Might be able to deliver if located in Northern California.
Actual mileage is unknown.