Another New Collector "Gama Goat" M561

[Collinskv]

Hello, I jumped in with both feet with a (8 years) non running 73 M561 local purchase 1 hour drive from my house in Missouri. Unfortunately sat outside so looking for a few items to get it running and resolve what may not be operational. This Site has already been an extremely helpful repository for the Beginner.

Looking for Parts, I hate eBay and PayPal, prefer to deal direct and potentially use my corporate perk UPS shipping account. Any recommended Vendors, sites or otherwise.

Yes, I've downloaded TM's (and then some elsewhere!), read most of the site rules, have no spares (unfortunately) so no vendor account.

I retired as a USMC Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic, AAV Maintenance Instructor, Basic and Intermediate (not too many in the civilian sector in case someone needed references/TM's) and I also work as a Contractor now upgrading Tactical Vehicles/Equipment (From Home). I've got two young boys, 9 & 11 who will assist me in all thing Gama Goat! I'm hoping to continue with this thread, update with progress and generally teach my sons the joys of making things work. I have a co-worker, who had USMC Gama Goats at Radio BN in the 80's and he's volunteered to fly out and assist if I get bogged.
Thank you for the add!

 

[Mullaney]

Hello, I jumped in with both feet with a (8 years) non running 73 M561 local purchase 1 hour drive from my house in Missouri. Unfortunately sat outside so looking for a few items to get it running and resolve what may not be operational. This Site has already been an extremely helpful repository for the Beginner.

Looking for Parts, I hate eBay and PayPal, prefer to deal direct and potentially use my corporate perk UPS shipping account. Any recommended Vendors, sites or otherwise.

Yes, I've downloaded TM's (and then some elsewhere!), read most of the site rules, have no spares (unfortunately) so no vendor account.

I retired as a USMC Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic, AAV Maintenance Instructor, Basic and Intermediate (not too many in the civilian sector in case someone needed references/TM's) and I also work as a Contractor now upgrading Tactical Vehicles/Equipment (From Home). I've got two young boys, 9 & 11 who will assist me in all thing Gama Goat! I'm hoping to continue with this thread, update with progress and generally teach my sons the joys of making things work. I have a co-worker, who had USMC Gama Goats at Radio BN in the 80's and he's volunteered to fly out and assist if I get bogged.
Thank you for the add!
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Welcome to the Outfit!

Sounds to me like you have the info you need and experience too. Having your boys help with the restoration will be a nice adventure for sure. Old dad can help them turn the wrenches - and eventually earn the right to drive "the new toy".

Keep us pictured up with your progress and again - welcome to the group!
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[Guyfang]

Welcome! I have seen worse. Lots of good folks here will jump in to help, I am sure.

One tire would help make it look 50% better!

 

[Collinskv]

Two tires leak, both the middles, but all of them are dry rot and cracked. I head back up to the seller tomorrow. Looks like he's found a spare tire (complete but off the bead) and an operators manual.

 

[Guyfang]

When you get the TM, look at the date and how many changes are in it. Then you can see if its more up to date then the TM here in the forum.

 

[Collinskv]

When you get the TM, look at the date and how many changes are in it. Then you can see if its more up to date then the TM here in the forum.

Absolutely, I'll have to look at the variants I already have with Inserts. There were some TM's available through my work sites,