sorry about the time lag, but I just got back from the Waterford MVCC
meet.
> Does anyone know:
> What variety of wood is used on the decks of UNIMOG troop transports?
I'll get the answer to you ASAP. Since I'm fried from a recent
Unimog trip, all I can remember is that it starts with "A", and is a
tropical hardwood. No one is using it anymore due to the cost.
I have a 1963 404.1 that needs repairs, and I'm looking for a suitable replacement.
Lot's of people use oak, but there actually were some trucks that
used treated pine, so that might be an option.
> I am also looking for a good tire source. I need four Michelin, or equivalent, 10.5R x 20 MPT, 8 or 10 ply, tires for the 'mog. They are uni-directional, with the 'broken-banana' tread design.
These are referred to as the Michelin XL or XLS. For reasonably
priced used units, and maybe some new ones, try giving the Unimog
Wherehous a call. 1-888-4UNIMOG. Dirk also has some Uniroyals,
Dunlops, Pneumat, etc in different patterns. And of course the
standard "NATO" pattern. If you can't get a hold of him (he might
have left for Germany already), talk to Rodney and see what he has.
Let him know I sent you, and likewise for the next two dealers.
If you are looking for new ones, try Jim
Ince at Eurotech International, or Michael Smith at United Parts
Service.
Regards, Greg
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