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For those that have done this before, any suggestions on an easy way to get the drum off? I've unbolted it completely but it still won't budge.

I contacted the company and amazingly the price seem to inflate as well. The link I had listed the tank at $128 so I emailed them about shipping and the price is actually $1530 plus $580 in shipping. Looks like I'll have to be happy with the Goat.

As it turns out my issue was as simple as no gear oil in the steering box. Always best to check the simplest things first before getting too carried away.

Yes those are auxillary power receptacles.

Looks mighty good for an $800 investment.

Did a little more tinkering today. I pulled the rotted tailgate off and couldn't really see anything worth salvaging off of it so pitched it in the trailer headed to the dump. Removed the splash shield off the front of the carrier. It has one of the rungs snapped off so I had Red River send...

No I need more Guard Goats to protect the tank.

I got a little more work done today but after taking a tumble out of the bed of the carrier I decided to take the rest of the day off. First thing I wanted to do was remove the step from the tailgate. I had thought that they used carriage bolts from the inside by taking the inner piece of...

I hate posting the site as I'd like to be the only one in the area to have it but I'm sure a simple search with the google machine would pull it up, so here it is: http://iwastesomuchmoney.com/on/fullsize_inflatable_tank_replicas Note: This is NOT an auction site but merely a place that pulls...

This is likely the only one I could ever afford and I believe my F250 could safely haul it so no extra transport costs.

Yes there are fiberglass frames. I've also seen other Goats with them as well.

Luckily the seat is removable with only 2 pins holding it in but you'll notice the entire cockpit area is as narrow as the seat is. In the selfie I was flat on my stomach with my knees bent over my back then you have to do an inch worm maneuver to get one shoulder free of the steering wheel and...

Here are the other items the FedEx driver dropped off yesterday. All of these came from Red River Parts in New Boston, TX. I can't recommend them enough for some great items and awesome service! From left to right in the photo are 2 new rear bumper brackets (they hold the rubber bullets...

Good luck on the move. You might want to consider cutting up through Oregon and then Yakima, WA after reaching Boise. Hwy 95 up the spine of Idaho is a pretty rough road for a deuce (or an RV, or semi, etc). It winds along a river and is beautiful country but not really designed for a slow...

TexAndy came by on Thursday and we got a lot accomplished including figuring out the steering issue. I started the day off by pressure washing the driver's side of the crew compartment. It had accumulated several inches of gunk that was only partly taken care of by vacuuming. I hosed it...

That's an Army MWO. This is a Marine Corp vehicle. They don't need no stinkin' belts.

Powerwashing something when it's 38 out isn't as exciting as it sounds. I'm getting the footwell on the driver's side prepped for help that's arriving later this morning and that includes hosing some of the gunk built up around the steering box access plate. Also on today's menu is swapping...

The doors would be above the waterline but the tailgate does have a rubber gasket. The latches for the gate clamp down to make the seal.

That's one of the tasks tomorrow and I'm neither 3'4" nor slim. At this point the steering wheel will barely turn the tires no matter who tries to turn it. From others I've spoken with it sounds possibly like water intrusion into the gear box has rusted things together. We're going to check...

Moved on to a new thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?135414-Working-On-The-M561-Gama-Goat