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Drove one of these while in the Swedish army in the nineties. FOR tHE LOVE OF GOD keep your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel if you ever go off road, they will snap right off if you run into something.
To make it civil you'll need to remove the gunmount and the restricted lights. The Framhjulsdrift is the switch to run the front wheel drive, otherwise it is rear wheel drive only. Could save some fuel. The odd lightswitch has the orange/red knob to push down to access full lighting, to not give away ypur location to airsurveillance. But as you need either low beam or DRL lighting in Sweden all 24/7/365 when driving it was a constant fiddling. The aluminium house for the airfilter was and modification done after several carburator fires when backfiring, moving the filter further away from the carburators made it safer. The Stromberg carburators needs ATF fluid in the pipe from the vacuum trottles, leave 1cm at the top while pushing the throttlebody up while filling it, this leaves room for the damper piston and filled chambers will get you a calmer run on the engine. Getting ATF oil on the fragile membranes under the lid makes them expand and become almost impossible to reinstall. Make sure you have new membranes if you plan on taking them apart. I guess you'll need a working engine for the MOT? These vehicles where made for 18 year old conscripts. Me being 196cm I had no oroblem getting in, but getting on the clutch pedal underneath the steeingwheel without having my knee jamming up the steering made it tougher to drive. But not as hard as the Hägglund 206 tracked articulated transport, the bay you sit in those is so narrow that I had to cross my legs and operate the gas and the brake with the opposit feets! ;) I would extend tge exhaust to the rear of the vehicle if you plan on making it more livable. The rule that it only has to emerge behind the passenger compartment does not really work in a camper mod. Getting exhaustpipes in free length and also mufflers and bends ought to take you to an Biltema store, those also sell lot's of boat accesoires that ought to be useful when converting to 12 Volt. Of course, you could use the 24 volt to run the starter and the fans and wipers, but just do a separate 12 volt system for the camper having it connected to one of the batteries at a time. But changing the engine out I figure it will be s 12 volt only, then boatwipermotors might be useful? Maybe the horn will need to be exchanged, the front fan might be a problem though, but maybe it is like other Volvos from the same time, I don't know. There are plenty of things that originate in other Volvos, the inner light in the roof was used in both Volvo PV544 and thd P130 Amazon. The vertical ashtray was the rear ashtrays for the PV544. All the holed "wood" is a composit called Masonite and ought to make it easy to switch it out to some more sound proofing materials. Get some earmufflers while your at it. ;) Now I should stop ranting.
Hi everyone, I didn't mention in the video - all 6 drum brakes were seized, hence the difficulty driving it. That's one of the first jobs on the list. Cheers!
There are several companies that sell disc brakes upgrade kits to for these Volvos. See e.g custom4x4parts
I know the trouble with seized drum brakes, I’ve dealt with something similar
@@thatgamingprotogen7043 we are having nightmares bleeding them. Were you succesful at the end?
@@TheOutFit I had sheared the bleed screw on mine, I ended up replacing the whole actuator
The first ”Volvo Cross Country”. A phrase with aussie origin. My uncle drove the C303 in three Paris-Dakar rallies. You can see the actual rally C303 at the Volvo Museum i Gothenburg
Any footage from the rallies? Time to digitise?
@@bodan1196 None in my possesion. If you google ”C303 Paris Dakar”, it’s the white car.
If you're wondering, there is also a Tgb 12. It was an amphibious version of the Tgb 13 but it was canceled due to budgetary reasons after 5 prototypes were built. They also experimented with a 8x8 version but it was deemed that the increased off-road capabilities weren't worth the extra cost.
Yes, they never really existed. But a lot of versions did: Terrängbil 11 is the basic 4X4. Pansarvärnsterrängbil 1111 is the anti-armour version. Radioterrängbil 1112/1113 is the 11 with a fixed radio install. Terrängbil 12 is the basic 6X6. Radiolänkterrängbil 1312 is a radiolink vehicle with a separate larger cabin at the rear. Stabsterrängbil 1313 is a staff vehicle. Sjukvårdstransportterrängbil 1314 is a medevac vehicle with room for four stretchers. Ambulansterrängbil 1315 is a full-scale ambulance (by military standard) with lights and siren. Batteriplatsterrängbil 1321 is a fire-control vehicle for the aterillery. Then the "flatbed versions, which are mechanically different with a 5-speed gearbox. Terrängbil 21 troop transport (16 soldiers). Terrängbil 22 as version 21 above, but with part of the rear compartment designed to carry Luftvärnsrobotsystem 70 or Luftvärnsrobotsystem 90 (anti-aircraft robot systems).
What a machine .Chris you do have your work cut out for you .cant wait for the episodes when you really start to get into it
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I did my military service a long time ago (the non combatant/civil service) as a firefighter on a civil airport. But that airport belonged to the Air Force and they left their emergency cars, and we were allowed to use them if needed. So we were driving that ambulance version in a huge gravel pit ... with all lockers on nothing could stop it. :)
Jeez that interior makes my Defender look like a Rolls Royce.
She's from 1975 🤣
It is military standard 👍🏻
@@petter5721 well yes, I’ve seen worse to be honest.
It's a combination of things in Volvo's cars and lorries from the early 1970's, when these vehicles were designed. The engine is basically the same as in the Volvo 164, but with a different camshaft for lower power and higher low-speed torque. The size is due to this being a "car". Volvo and Scania also produced larger off-road vechicles at the time.
Looks about the same as a defender’s interior, but you don’t have to drive with your knees by your ears.
The long troop version was called Tgb 21 and carried 16-18 soldiers. When you get the hang of it you can go from normal drive to low drive while driving, like when you go in or out of terrain you dont have to stop. We used snow chains on these when we would go really off road, it basically takes you anywhere you want to go with snowchains. To bad about the engine, the good thing about it is that it will work forever, it will never quit on you. I know of the 4 cyl version going through the ice and left on the bottom until spring. They changed oil and it started on the first try will go forever!!
There also the tgb 2022 with room for 10-11 soldiers and compartment at the rear is adapted to transport for RBS 70 or RBS 90 anti-aircraft missile
You didn't mention that if it had a low 'Blinker Fluid' warning light on the dash...lol😂😅😂😊
One very cool feature of these C304 is they fit inside a shipping container. Perfect for touring around the world.
One of the main reasons we bought it!
@@TheOutFit I'll follow your build with great attention.
Looks like a solid base to start with Chris. New motor/trans will be transformative! There are some nice little towns on the south coast worth a day trip (ystad has some great little pubs/restaurants), but the real beauty is in the far north, and across the border into Norway - which will blow your mind!
When I was in the army in the early eighthies all the variants of this series of vehicles were plentiful. I have seen one of these 6 wheelers swim in mud above it's bottom plates and still not get stuck. We also had a 6 wheeled truck which was a troop transport. If I recall correctly we called it the 21. That was my transport in to battle😄
Im really getting excited to see the progression on thIs vehicle you are very brave to take on this massive challenge ... step by step progress and having already built up the mog i'm sure this build will be just as good ..
Thank you so much for the support Maximus!
Gas struts on the windscreen could be a sweet upgrade.
"Framhjulsdrift" is front wheel drive in high gear. If you go into low gear all wheel drive is on by default. "Differentialspärr" is differential lock. High-low gear is selected by taking the stick out to the extreme right, push forward or backward to engage high or low gear, then return to the normal gear change pattern again. The gear stick is from the Volvo 140 series, just with the rear gear blocking lever added. The indicator lamps are from left to right: Turn indicator vehicle (green). Turn indicator trailer (green). High beam (blue). No charging (red). Brake (red). Low oil pressure (red). The selector just left of the key is for the dark-lights (mörkläggningsbelysning). Military vehicles had special light arrangements for driving as invisible as possible in the dark.
Opening the windshield is also for driving in light restricted conditions, as it will reduce any glare and reflections. I guess it may be useful in the summer heat too, but that wasn't the main reason they did it.
That Swedish blinker fluid can get very expensive 😉
This is going to be good. With Chris's drive and enthusiasm, let alone skills and ability to learn new stuff we're all in for an interesting ride. With Amazing Ange by your side - You can do it Chris! As Peter Brock said 'Bite off more than you can chew and chew like hell! Marty from Perth
Marty thank you so much for your nice comment and believing in us, it's nice to read we have your support :)
Blinker fluid!! Must go through a fair bit of it with a big filler like that.
Super fun! I can't wait to drive my C303 hopefully next week for the first time! Cheers,
Ange, when last did you see Chris this excited?
Ahah probably when we bought the Mog 🤣
Thinking resourceful Chris, I’m keen to see your end result of this rebuild . The Unimog turned out awesome. Now with the experience of that under your belt . This vehicle will be fantastic. Resourceful absolutely Chris.. will be awesome Folks.
Thanks a lot for the support Eric, it is motivating!
I've been watching your videos for a very long time. Your wife is great! And he will put sand tracks under the wheels, and hook the winch, and show the way. Runs in front and behind the car))) My wife and I also often travel to hard-to-reach places. I am a professional driver and have been involved in commercial hunting since childhood. Sometimes I live in the forest, in a forest house. We take tents with us for cooking and sleeping. Two dogs, big and small. Sometimes we meet bears. We fish, collect mushrooms and berries. My wife cooks delicious food. Greetings from Russia ! I wish everyone a peaceful sky, health and happiness! World peace!!!
Tell your leader about world peace.
@@shaneyule3484 This is what he fights for!!!
Fighting for peace is like fuckin. For virginity for 6:13
@@user-jr1bl6tc3k If you don't want peace, get what you deserve!
Looks awesome guys can’t wait to see the rest of the build
Thanks a lot Simon for following along!
Keep fighting with this litle beast ! Cheers to the fam from Greece
And they are still in service. Like alot of them too
I drove the tgb 13 of the ambulance version, when i did my army-service. That was back in 1979-80. Very sturdy, but thirsty. A weakpoint is the clutch. The army used the standard clutch (for Volvo 164). Blew them up frequently. 😎
Yes i like the location of the brake fluid cans😂😂😂😂
Well, I thought about watching this… but decided to come back later, and go out and continue our Unimog build now 😊, but then I got stuck…😂, keep up the good work !
”Blinker fluid” Haha
Very similar (a wee bit bigger tho) to the Pinzgauer 6x6, which I drove in military here in Switzerland. They are great and get trough the most situations, especially the narrow ones, as you mentioned. Since I am a Volvo driver for decades I'd choose that C304 as well. Great pick!
Bei diesen tollen Bildern kommen schöne Erinnerungen hoch! Danke 🥰,!
You could easily toss the carb and old distributor and install a Holley Sniper EFI and modern Unified Ignition system.
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very nice and reliable veichle! been spending many many miles in this one! as I was in the army as a mountainranger in Sweden! Love this truck!! Thank you for bringing it up! lots of memorys popping up!
Nice! Hope you enjoy the build series :)
Just love these and the Pinzgauer - taking offroading to another level. Good luck !
Thanks for watching Henry! Hope you enjoy the build series :)
The KZhead algorithm actually works! Got recommended one of your videos because I consume everything to do with these old Volvo trucks. Don't worry about losing a few Aussie viewers, as you'll find many new Euros with this new content. I've just binged the whole series and can't wait to see what you do with this TGB13. I've been desperate for a TGB1314, or maybe a TGB21 for yonks and would love to do an overland camper version, so I'll be making notes. Enginewise, most people opt for a Mercedes Diesel (OM606?) but I've also see Land Rover Diesels used (look up Henry the Man Cave Camper for a Land Rover conversion in a C303). Personally, I'd love to just upgrade it to a newer Volvo motor - either a D5 or a T6 whiteblock. Anyway, Hi from a new subscriber. Please visit the UK on your Euro tour and I'll be happy to buy you a beer!
Looks incredibly agriculltural, good luck, it'll be an interesting journey.
Good luck with your project !!!
Thanks a lot John!
Well Done guys I love this show.
Thank you so much Rodney for following along and for the extra support, legend!
Thanks!
I will take 3 of those. Love these vehicles!
Hope you enjoy our build series!
seems like the brakes were binding when you shifting gears. what a cool platform.
Hi, I didn't mention in the video - all 6 drum brakes were seized, hence the difficulty driving it. That's one of the first jobs on the list. Cheers!
Very similar to the Pinzgauer. Looks a fantastic project! Thanks for bringing us on your journey.
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the build series :)
Sweet rig! Tomorrow I gonna get my second overlander! 2005 Suzuki Jimny 😍 I gonna build a micro overlander 😁 the big advantage is I can buy parts of the shelf 😂
Thanks
Fantastic walk through, the 3 of you definitely have your work cut out. An excellent choice, such a durable looking vehicle. Looking forward to the build
Thank you so much Sean for commenting and watching, hope you enjoy the build series :)
@@TheOutFit my pleasure, thanks for making great content
It's going to look terrific when finished 👍👍
Thanks for following along!
10:48 I'll admit, I haven't been following you guys since the Mog was finished. I take it this is the main reason you're not taking the Unimog to Europe and the US.
Chris the British army 101 used to have a circular step that fits to the front wheel, not sure if it would fit your TGB but worth a look, Neil in the UK
Nice car👍🏽
Have a look at the Australian Army apc upgrade. With fuel tanks on the back. You could make it either side where jerry can sits. Maybe just gravity feed into main fuel tank.
Good to see you Chris, how’s Ange and Oakley? Can’t wait to see what you do with this rig. We know how Bouzer turned out 👍. Must say though, Bouzer has that incredible presence 🤌. You’re gonna have to work your magic 🪄 on this one and surely you guys will. Hey, how about “Tig” for a name? Anyways best of luck, we’ll be watching and virtually helping from Miami 🇺🇸 Regards Lou
They constructed a 8x8, a 8x6 as well as a amphibious model also but they never went into production.
Amazing
🤣😂 Blinker fluid yea right.
Awesome beast 😍
Hope you enjoy the build series!
That thing is awsome 👌Think i need one now 😂
One thing about Europe it's gloomy as shizz...brah NZ looks like a tropical paradise compared to Europe 😂 the beast looks awesome doe bro🎉
I was going to ask if you looked at the 101's. Their heaps smaller but bloody cool units.
What a beast! 😃
Hope you enjoy the build series!
love it!
Thanks for following along!
Blinker Fluid. 😂
Very cool! And Welcome to Sweden :D
Thanks a lot! You have a really cool truck too :)
Cool project, don't really get why you would swap the engine and trans. They are built to survive everything, they are SO reliable.
Framhjuls drift = activate frontwheel in highspeed gear, if u go Lowspeed gear it automatic activate frontwheel
10:17 is tgb 1314 Ambulance another version is tgb 1321 equipped with radios.
You mentioned in an earlier video that you were looking for somewhere to do woodworking. Maybe you could try contacting RANSailing here on KZhead, they're also a travel vlog type channel and they are currently building a sailboat in Skåne. They might know somewhere you can work or even let you borrow some tools in exchange for help with sanding on the hull. 😄
Both front tyres are back to front, channeling mud/water into the centre of the tyre.
I've recently discovered your channel. This is a very interesting projekt. I think you should have call it a project vid episode 1, 2. e.t.c. instead of new headlines everytime. As a Swede with experience from the military at this serie of cars, I find it even more intereseting. I'm very excited to see what engine you're gonna use.... Hopefully an european inline six, injected and turbocharged diesel engine.
I do really want one of these, been hankering for ages, just always out of my price range when they do come up 😢
if overlanding it, i'd stick with a volvo engine then probably be a bolt in swap with no adapter plates needed, maybe a turbo diesel. the gun mount, could you not convert it to somehow lift the bikes up onto the roof? or use it to hold other thing like a shower or aerial? pintle hook makes a good recovery point if you get stuck landrover 101 or other cab overs usually have some kind of ring step attached to the wheel. might be worth a look see. for the fuel second jerry can on the back or permanent mount the one ther and plumb it into existing tank?
Wy not the 718 Pinzgauer Diesel with the choice of r/l hand drive and LESS work? Glückwunsch zum neuen Projekt gutes gelingen und Gesundheit für euch drei.
Nice with a Tgb13. You say that the body has no rust? When you take off the reinforce brackets in the back cornors you will see rust. Also when you take off the wooden strips. But not more than you can handle. Sadly that you will replace the engine. The B30 demands very low maintenance.
It's not just a 4speed It got High and low (wich you can use in speed) so basicly an 8 speed.
What grade Blinker fluid does it use?
"Framhjulsdrift" means frontwheel drive.
Those round lights🤔… wrangler jbl’s? 😅
is somebody having you on or are you testing us, Blinker fluid ha ha (washer?). suppose if they are eye with th screen open they may make you blink. All the best to you all with the build.
Tractor tread on front ov a mog can be reversed, makes the tyres ware better
That would be a great for a BMW M57 diesel/ZF HP26 6spd auto/LR LT230 transfer case conversion!
You'll have to watch the build to find out if you are right!
Uh just a spontaneous idea- there are some Unimog camper meetings this summer in germany. You should maybe consider Abenteuer & Allrad in Bad Kissingen End of June, and a (more or less private) Unimog camper forum meeting in September in early September in Mid- germany near Hannover / Göttingen. We‘ll be at both…
Abenteur and ALLRAD is end of May.
We'd love to but probably won't make it for these dates! Maybe the next one :)
Uh I stand corrected… its 30.5. til 2.6 for the Abenteuer Allrad…. And all I can say is, if you wanna see 50 Unimog builds in one spot, scenery being a former military place with a full range of offroad scenarios including water and mud, don‘t miss the September meeting…
Second that. AND Bad Kissingen is as inspiring in the camping ground as it is in the exhibition area.
what engine are you using? cummins 4bt, 6bt or toyota 1hd-fte?
Blinker fluid!? Isn't that some type of joke for mechanics and their apprentices, send the apprentice to the auto shop for some blinker fluid.😂 I had no idea it was actually a thing...
😂 He did kid you, it is the wiper wash fluid! ;)
a 7:29 what is the small radiator next to the flap and the main radiator?
How long do you think the build will take ?
Framhjulsdrift = Front wheel drive
What is blinker oil?
Will it be something Mercedes or Toyota 6 cylinder diesel? An 1HD-FTE would be sweet 😎
You'll have to watch the build to find out!
@@TheOutFit Tip, if you need an affordable stand alone engine ECU for most diesel engines. Go for the Baldur DSL1 or DID1 depending on the engine you go for. If you go full analog/mechanical injection system, then of course you will need an ECU.
I want one of these SO BAD! It’s been a goal of mine for 15 years, just can’t find one 😢
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After the Unimog and now the TGB do you miss being able to drive at highway speeds
No that isn't something that bother us :)
Blinkerfluid??
Trust me, this thing is not as tough as my 4x4 Hiace. Don't even mention the Hilux, that's totally on another level of toughness, M1A2 Abrams is afraid of it. 😁😬😄😀
More like a Pinzgauer than a Mog.
I WOULD LIKE TO GET ONE.
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This clip should have been be before the previous one🤔
Why didn't you get the ambo version. Living space looks somewhat more spacious.
We mention because it doesn't fit in a 20ft shipping container.
@@TheOutFit Yeah, sorry. I commented before I got to that part of the video. Good luck with the new project.
Are you swapping the trans too? 4 speed manual for globe trotting exploring sounds like torture.
Yes we are :)
framhjulsdrift = front wheel drive fram forward hjul wheel drift operstion
are they permanent 4wd? it seems as though it was binding up doing the turns?
No you turn on and off the front wheel drive