Gama Goat rebuild

[M816 Mac]

I bought this Goat back in 2003 after returning from OIF I. I then stored it behind my father in law's barn until today. For the last 8 years I have been buying the parts needed to rebuild this vehicle. The windshield, seats, transmission cover, and steering box are sitting in the garage. The motor runs I just need to hook everything up. I plan to document the rebuild as I go along. Today is day one, the welcome home.

 

[Rambling Wreck]

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[FrankUSMC]

Mac!!!! your back!!
Send me a want list of common stuff you need before you spend any money.
Welcome back my friend!!!!
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Scooteerr]

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If those goats weren't so darn expensive to maintain, and hard to find, I'd get one myself... Lol

 

[forest522]

Great project! I'll watch and learn...would like to follow your lead. I wasn't sure if these and their parts were still available out there.

 

[L1A1]

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[Gamagoat1]

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[Jimma]

My brother cessnatwin recently restored one. Contact him if you have any issues or questions. He is a mechanic and MV nut. He is a great asset.

 

[Gunfreak25]

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[Charlie 6]

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[maddawg308]

I never liked the Gama Goat. They are ugly, look like a committee of short-bus occupants designed it, it's loud as ****, the heater has two settings - off and broil, it never really floats unless you pray a couple times before you try it out, not really great for mounting guns or other weapons systems, and it's definitely not a chick magnet like most MVs are.

But it's a Steel Soldier. So it must be saved! Keep us posted....

 

[jcappeljr]

Looks good,I just bought a goat this year,I like it.

 

[m561gamagoat]

maddawg, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I justbought my second goat and just looooove them! lol I dont really know why cuz they are ugly, but they sure make people smile when u cruise down the street! Course I rode around in one in the USMC, so maybe i'm prejudiced.

 

[M816 Mac]

I was passing by Papacom's neck of the woods and stopped by and picked up this surf shield and top bows for my Goat. Thanks Bill, I hope I can get back over there and get the rest of the stuff I need.

 

[goat whisperer]

I never liked the Gama Goat. They are ugly, look like a committee of short-bus occupants designed it, it's loud as ****, the heater has two settings - off and broil, it never really floats unless you pray a couple times before you try it out, not really great for mounting guns or other weapons systems, and it's definitely not a chick magnet like most MVs are.

But it's a Steel Soldier. So it must be saved! Keep us posted....

sorry... i´m german, i don´t understand your comment
AND it´s not because of the language

 

[Gunfreak25]

maddawg, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I justbought my second goat and just looooove them! lol I dont really know why cuz they are ugly, but they sure make people smile when u cruise down the street! Course I rode around in one in the USMC, so maybe i'm prejudiced.

Actually, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

 

[m561gamagoat]

Ha , ur right freak!

 

[M816 Mac]

I unpacked most of the parts I have been collecting for the last 8 years. I forgot about alot of what I had. It's raining here and it's too dark to take pictures but I'll try tomorrow. It was like Christmas though. I found NOS U-Joints I forgot about. I have about a 12 x 12 spot in my garage with all my forgotten treasures to complete my Goat. The only thing that I know I'm missing is the linkage from the gas pedal to the motor. I'm sure I'll need alot more as I get into the actual rebuild. Some time this week I hope to bust the cab from the rear carrier so I have more room to work on it in my garage. Pictures to follow.

 

[Charlie 6]

To help you out with your gamma goat rebuild you should check out the cllassified section for gamma goat engine and components that are listed. Hope these parts helps you out.