Meet the Trot'n Turtle - Unimog U1300L Build

[cdennisg]

Dayton is a neat little town. Haven't been there in years, but that looked like a good show turnout. Maybe a new plan for Father's day weekend next year.
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[EverettB]

[chickengeorge]

[TheDon]

this mog build is ridiculously impressive

im not sure "great work" is even a suitable comment for this.. its... damn good
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[Hodakaguy]

[Hodakaguy]

Sorry guys not a lot happening lately. Been driving the truck a lot and super busy with 100 other things as well.

I did manage to get a little work in last weekend and started wiring the LED lights. Got the console wired with radio and switches set up, relay bank set up under the dash, power bus bar set up under the dash and the windshield and push bar lights wired.

Now to get the roof lights wired up....soon!

Hodakaguy
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My Syncro Build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384

My Unimog Build: https://advrider.com/f/threads/meet-the-trotn-turtle-unimog-u1300l-build.1143869/

My Tacoma Builds: https://advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-overland-tacoma-builds-on-to-new-adventures.1274770/

My 4wd Sprinter Build here:https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9334401#9334401

[Hodakaguy]

Time to get the upper lights wired up.

Setting up the wiring harness for the lights and installing the pins for the electrical connectors.

I used a marine through deck fitting to feed the wiring through the cab and ensure a waterproof seal. The wire is 6 conductor.

Wiring running up to the rack is hidden behind the cover plate along the pillar.

Light!!

Installing a Blue Sea dual USB charger.

Hole drilled in the knee pad under the dash.

And installed

And with the engine cool this morning I decided it was time to check the valve clearance. The intake valves were all good with only a couple slightly snug. Two of the exhaust valves were tight and the rest were right on the money. Good to go for a while now.

More to come soon...

Hodakaguy
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My Syncro Build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384

My Unimog Build: https://advrider.com/f/threads/meet-the-trotn-turtle-unimog-u1300l-build.1143869/

My Tacoma Builds: https://advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-overland-tacoma-builds-on-to-new-adventures.1274770/

My 4wd Sprinter Build here:https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9334401#9334401

[TheDon]

This has got to be the best mog build in the world
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[Hodakaguy]

[Hodakaguy]

Up early this morning to get the lights adjusted.

Photo's aren't the best but these babies are BRIGHT! Love the color temperature of the BD Lights, nice daylight color.

Low beam Halogen Headlights

LED Driving Lights mounted on the Push Bar.

LED Windshield Spot Lights

LED Roof Rack Spot Lights

All forward facing LED Lights ON

Side and Rear LED Flood Lighting ON

Hodakaguy
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My Syncro Build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384

My Unimog Build: https://advrider.com/f/threads/meet-the-trotn-turtle-unimog-u1300l-build.1143869/

My Tacoma Builds: https://advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-overland-tacoma-builds-on-to-new-adventures.1274770/

My 4wd Sprinter Build here:https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9334401#9334401

[mark tucker]

looks like a UFO on the road..... watch out for the probe!!!!

[hitest]

No kidding! I'd suspect aircraft making a highway landing. Imagine the guy coming toward you who ignores the friendly quick high beam flash when he has his highs on...

Your rig should be used to advertise for the makers of those LEDs.

Beautiful updates as usual sir!
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[Hodakaguy]

[Hodakaguy]

Today's project....make/install new headliners.

The original headliners were sagging, stained and in poor shape. First up remove the fabric from one of the headliners so I can use the board as a pattern to make new backing boards.

Pattern ready to cut.

Two new backing boards cut out and ready to assemble.

1" foam being glued to the backing boards, weights applied during the drying process.

Test fitting before further progress. You can see the notch on the passenger side liner for the wiring heading up to the roof rack from the pillar, I will be fabricating a cover to hide the wiring.

Cutting the notches where the retaining clips engage the headliner.

A little sanding on the corners of the foam and they will be ready for cover.

At this point I gathered up the new headliner material and headed over to a good friends house to add a custom touch, she is really great with all things fabric and does awesome custom embroidery work. We settled on size, color and font and started to apply the UNIMOG logo to the headliner material. We settled on a gold/tan color that matches the trucks color perfectly. Thanks for all the help Linda!

One side down.

Applying glue to lock it down

Cutting the slots for the clip locations

Prepping the corners. We fit everything then pulled it back, applied the glue, trimmed the folds and locked them down.

Passenger side Done. Came out really nice!

Old and new together. Old unit is nasty!

And pictures of the liners installed.

I will build a custom metal cover to hide the wiring.

Hodakaguy
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My Syncro Build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384

My Unimog Build: https://advrider.com/f/threads/meet-the-trotn-turtle-unimog-u1300l-build.1143869/

My Tacoma Builds: https://advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-overland-tacoma-builds-on-to-new-adventures.1274770/

My 4wd Sprinter Build here:https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9334401#9334401

[TheDon]

[Hodakaguy]

Some pics from NW Mogfest 2017, What a Blast!! We camped for 5 days and stayed for the total solar eclipse. Lots of great rigs and awesome people. Can't wait to go back next year!

About 650 miles total and the truck did great, just sat back and cruised at Mog Speed


Rolling towards Mogfest. The cab isn't to loud but on long trips I wear earplugs with the windows down.

Made it to Mogfest and Hodaka camp is set up, dad and I were up early.

Lots of cool rigs at Mogfest

Watching the start of the total solar eclipse

Hodaka Wife trying out a Unimog SEE Backhoe in the woman's backhoe competition.

Even seen Bob Ross down by the Pit. lol

Group shot with our friends....Fun Stuff

And if you'd like to visit Mogfest for 30 minutes and get a better feel of the event you can watch the video I made up from my drone footage.....30 Minutes Of Mogfest 2017.




Link



Hodakaguy
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My Syncro Build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384

My Unimog Build: https://advrider.com/f/threads/meet-the-trotn-turtle-unimog-u1300l-build.1143869/

My Tacoma Builds: https://advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-overland-tacoma-builds-on-to-new-adventures.1274770/

My 4wd Sprinter Build here:https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9334401#9334401

[fleet_maintenance]

After 3 months of looking for updates, I poked around and got caught up on EP. Having enjoyed your Syncro build, and now the Mog, please post a link here to whatever your next project is. Happy Holidays.

[cdennisg]

Saw the MOG posted on CL awhile back. Did it sell, and if so, what's next?
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[TheDon]

I dont know which vital organ I could sell to afford that Mog but I would if I could.
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