Picked up another 4x4

[jrdv]

I actually got this off Colorado Craigslist about 3 weeks ago. I posted because I thought the winch was interesting. The PO said it was installed by the dealer. It is cable operated.
My plans are to put the flatbed on this one and use it as a work truck. I am going to replace the rockers, cab corners, and partial floor. It has a new 1406 edlebrock, but it has some major hesitation when accelerating. It idles really nice and runs great when you put your foot in it.

[72BlckButy]

Great looking truck, nice score!

[glock35ipsc]

4th pic, the orange thing in the background. That's not a snowcat is it?

Nice truck too!

[jrdv]

No, not a cat, its a Unimog. I got it out today and fed hay to the cows. The snow wasn't deep enough to be fun, so I drove down the ditch.

Thanks for the comments 72 and Glock!

john

[bucket]

Originally Posted by jrdv

No, not a cat, its a Unimog. I got it out today and fed hay to the cows. The snow wasn't deep enough to be fun, so I drove down the ditch.

Thanks for the comments 72 and Glock!

john

that rig is awesome!

[rambler]

nice score and cool unimog... what part of NM are you at? I lived for a year in Albq. didn't see more than a inch of snow and that nearly crippled the town.

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by rambler

nice score and cool unimog... what part of NM are you at? I lived for a year in Albq. didn't see more than a inch of snow and that nearly crippled the town.

Northeast corner----10 miles from Colorado---elevation 6500 to 8800 feet.
Some years we get over 120 inches of the white stuff! That's why I bought the unimog--it has a 10 ft snow plow.
I just hope this isn't one of those years--we've already had 15 inches.

[glock35ipsc]

Cool, we had a Unimog setup as a brush fire rig years ago. I thought it looked a little too tall for a snowcat, but the orange color at that distance looked just the back end of our old Thiokol. I miss playing with that cat!

Here's our old Uni, a recent pic from the department that owns it now.

[jrdv]

That one looks really nice. I would like to build a skid unit to fit in the back of this one.

john

[MDC]

Here's another Unimog for you guys. Owner bought it for a deer lease truck

[jrdv]

That's a nice one - 4 doors are hard to find for sale. Makes a great hunting rig!

[MickMc]

When I grow up I want a four door Mog.



Mick

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by MickMc

When I grow up I want a four door Mog.



Mick

I don't wanna grow up.
I just wanna get older.

But a Mog would be too cool for school.

[Yukon Jack]

I kind of dig the front bumper on your new white 4x4 and as I've mentioned before, I really dig your Unimog!!!

[Jtrux]

I'd definitely take either of them.

[Classic Bowties]

Originally Posted by jrdv

I posted because I thought the winch was interesting. The PO said it was installed by the dealer.

I recently had a similar looking setup on a 72 k/5 that was recently removed/sold in favor of the original look. The bumper ended up being a factory warn aftermarket piece and the model #8274 winch was also built by warn.

[griesel72]

what is the story on that yellow K20 in the first pic? i wish i could come across all of these 4X4's.

I'm glad i live in southeast kansas, i haven't even started feeding hay to my cows yet. They wouldn't last very long at your place

[72 Super]

Originally Posted by griesel72

what is the story on that yellow K20 in the first pic? i wish i could come across all of these 4X4's.

I'm glad i live in southeast kansas, i haven't even started feeding hay to my cows yet. They wouldn't last very long at your place

I am with you griesel72 I wish I could find one.

Jrdv, goodluck with your new 4x4 looks like a very nice work truck

Ray

[griesel72]

Ray,

what type of truck are you looking for? Very much original? I saw one in Oklahoma City a couple of weeks ago and thought of your wanted post, it was a two tone Cheyenne, loaded up but had a 3 on the tree. I'll keep my eye out if it shows up again

[1956cameo]

The yellow K-20 caught my eye as well. Really good looking truck. If you want to post more pics of it I would love to see. Also my wife and I drove through northern New Mexico and I was shocked how gorgeous it was. Your travel board is really doing a bad job of showing what NM is all about. I always thought adobes and cacti. If I ever strike it rich I told my wife I want to buy a cabin in the mountains of northern NM. Not sure why that land is no longer Texas, seems as though we lost the best looking part of our state, from when it was a country.

[72 Super]

David, I really am looking for a nice clean original Cheyenne 4x4. My only must is an automatic, everything else would be a plus. The last couple I have seen have been manual. I really liked the white one that Iluv72's had a few weeks back,something in that shape with an automatic would be ideal.

Thanks for keeping a look out.

Ray

[DirtyLarry]

You have all the cool toys John. I like the new addition! The Mog is sweet too!

[jeremy zander]

Sweet looking trucks..feeding the cows..digging out drifts..too much fun..

[kamikazekyle05]

nice 4x4, how much did that orange unimog set you back, i want one!

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

I recently had a similar looking setup on a 72 k/5 that was recently removed/sold in favor of the original look. The bumper ended up being a factory warn aftermarket piece and the model #8274 winch was also built by warn.

Thanks for the pics---this winch is a Warn also!

Originally Posted by griesel72

what is the story on that yellow K20 in the first pic? i wish i could come across all of these 4X4's.

I'm glad i live in southeast kansas, i haven't even started feeding hay to my cows yet. They wouldn't last very long at your place

I'm not ready for snow season either! I bought the yellow one about 2 months ago. It was on ebay and only about 2 hours away from me. It is one of the better ones I've bought. Solid except for rockers---no squeaks or rattles. 10K on motor rebuild, 6K on brakes, new exhaust and clutch!

Originally Posted by 1956cameo

The yellow K-20 caught my eye as well. Really good looking truck. If you want to post more pics of it I would love to see. Also my wife and I drove through northern New Mexico and I was shocked how gorgeous it was. Your travel board is really doing a bad job of showing what NM is all about. I always thought adobes and cacti. If I ever strike it rich I told my wife I want to buy a cabin in the mountains of northern NM. Not sure why that land is no longer Texas, seems as though we lost the best looking part of our state, from when it was a country.

We are trying to keep it a Secret! I actually wish this were part of Texas!
Actually, NE New Mexico, The OK panhandle , and the TX panhandle would make a great state!

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

You have all the cool toys John. I like the new addition! The Mog is sweet too!

Thanks Larry--I almost called you to go with me to get the white one--it was in Buena Vista. I cut up through Westcliff tho!

Originally Posted by jeremy zander

Sweet looking trucks..feeding the cows..digging out drifts..too much fun..

Always fun...

Originally Posted by kamikazekyle05

nice 4x4, how much did that orange unimog set you back, i want one!

That one is a secret---it is a 1975 406 with 4500 miles on it. It had been stored inside all the time---I had to give a little premium for it!

Thanks for all the great replies.

John