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Wow, that is intense. I am not sure I could get the nerve to cut into my frame. Impressive.

Do you have any photos? I would be concerned about cab rust. Very difficult/expensive to remedy. I don't know specifically about 1017A, but for the Unimog it is floorboards, door sills, and the bottom of the windshield. Victorian is correct - I think at that age you should assume you will...

Excellent!

Agreed!

Totally get it. I have no first hand experience or knowledge. Just curious why they would take such a risk. Money is great and all but killing your customers is pretty bad for business and reputation.

Is it really though? I get the concept but it seems in practice many people do it without issue. Including very knowledgeable outfitters like Atlas4x4 and Unicat.

A small town in the US?

I recently drove about 4500 miles on those interstates and my Mog will not go any faster than 52 mph. It does take at least 33% longer to get anywhere so you have to plan for more time. We had one person give us the bird and one person brake check us, but other than that there were no issues...

What truck do you have?

I don’t know for positive but I feel like the filter would be too slow if you put it before your tank. but I have seen people put filters on the end of the hose as you fill the tank. So I guess it probably depends on the filter or filters.

100% on this one.

Sorry, maybe I didn't use the right words. By affinity, I meant an emotional attachment beyond practicality. Cool factor.

I would think if you are staying in NA and you have no particular affinity for the old MB trucks, then getting the domestic truck would be the way to go. Put your time and energy into a nice Total Composites habitat instead of a classic car restoration 😉.

Sorry, no experience with the floor. I do have a diesel heater and I can't see how you could avoid diesel smell if the tank is inside. Even if you could bulletproof the piping/tank somehow, you would have to fill it at some point which is always less than perfect.

Looks like there was a party.

These trucks aren't for everyone. I can completely understand someone not wanting the extra work.

Looks very nice, how much $ would you like for it?

That is a great price. What size is it?

Congrats on your new Mog! I was laughing while reading your list.

Mine is a Unimog which you specifically do not want but, in my limited ownership experience of a vintage MB firetruck in the US, my opinion would be that if you are all about practicality, then this is not the way to go. I would only do it if you are interested in and including an (maybe large)...