M561 M792 Condec Gama Goat

M561 M792 Condec Gama Goat

August 2014

    Spare Tires

    Richard Lehr  29 August 2014 23:22:21
    My Gama Goat came with six wheels. Mounted. No spares. Unbelievable how hard it can be to get some nice spare tires for this truck.

    I got two from a Goat owner in Berlin just to have something for MOT. But what about the next tire. The Goat was not designed to stay around. After months of driving mile by mile you will need new tires. For brand new tires the US company Coker Tire is an option. But 372 bucks for just one tire? You will need six 11.00-18 for a whole Gama Goat. Plus shipping to the harbor, plus shipping costs across the Atlantic Ocean. Plus custom fees and VAT, plus shipping costs within Germany. For six wheels you can buy a used Gama Goat.

    Looking for used tires. Some weeks ago there has been an ad in Germany on Army Inserate. 260 Euros for one tire in a used condition. What can be more expensive than gold?

    Suddenly an ad came up offering the Goat tires for less than the above price including rims. Got some pictures from the seller, rented a car and a huge trailer and have been on tour. This is the result ... tires like new.

    Image:Spare Tires

    Here you can click to see a little video of the source.
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      Tail Gate

      Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 19:00:00
      While my Goat came with a dented and rusted tail gate, I found a NOS one with a rubber seal in excellent condition for a reasonable price in the USA.

      Image:Tail Gate

      Image:Tail Gate

      Image:Tail Gate
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        Pioneer Tool Kit

        Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 18:52:00
        What is a NOS tail gate missing? Yes, the pioneer tool kit. Ax and pickaxe are now together with the shovel. As new as the tail gate. And I also found the belt and two guards for the head light.

        Image:Pioneer Tool Kit
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          Seat Cushions

          Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 18:51:00
          Hard to find, but I got them. A complete NOS set of seat cushions.

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            Battery Box

            Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 18:48:00
            Found two NOS battery boxes.

            Image:Battery Box

            Image:Battery Box
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              Rear Mirrors

              Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 18:38:00
              Received two NOS rear mirrors.

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                Brake Lines

                Richard Lehr  22 August 2014 18:35:00
                Because of the trouble with the rust and dirt, I was happy to find some NOS brake line which are located in the brake drum and fitted to the wheel brake cylinder.

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                  Jerry Can and Battery Box Straps

                  Richard Lehr  18 August 2014 21:09:00
                  The canvas straps are not even in best condition. Also one was exchanged by something else with different canvas material.

                  Starting the search ...

                  Image:Jerry Can and Battery Box Straps

                  Image:Jerry Can and Battery Box Straps
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                    Wheel stud modified

                    Richard Lehr  14 August 2014 15:10:00
                    In a turning shop the wheel bolt was modified so that it can no longer rotate when the nut is tightened.

                    Image:Wheel stud modified
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                      Brake Shoes

                      Richard Lehr  5 August 2014 14:48:00
                      Received "like new" brake shows today. The new brake pad on the original shoes are glued not riveted. Does not matter, the main thing is the Goat brakes.

                      Image:Brake Shoes

                      Image:Brake Shoes
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