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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 8:50 am Post subject: Latest GT2 Project |
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Hey everyone. I do not think I posted about this . I have had it for a while. I picked up 2 "New" Bradley GT2 projects. First one was a rolling/running car from NH and the second was a body with all the glass, seats, etc.
Here is the first one...
And the second...
I have the chassis all painted and I have moved on to getting all the tins off the car so they can be blasted and repainted.
Got a bunch of new parts in the mail from Henry at Bugoholics in TX, and will be ordering some more to get it finished off.
Thats about where it stands _________________ www.fiberclassics.org |
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BIGMIKEY Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2007 Posts: 1105 Location: North East Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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The GT2 is a great looking kit design. The proprietary windshield is a heartbreaker though. Looking forward to reading about your builds.
Mike T _________________ BIGMIKEY
Deserter Series 1 project.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=787047&highlight=
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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_________________ "Just $99 down and $64 a month for 36 months buys you a brand new Volkswagen Beetle!"
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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I have a few spares lol
BIGMIKEY wrote: |
The GT2 is a great looking kit design. The proprietary windshield is a heartbreaker though. Looking forward to reading about your builds.
Mike T |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5156
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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My GT2 build was one of the more enjoyable builds. Terrible headlight lift design and doors could use some help but overall its a pretty well engineered kit. |
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Surprisingly out of all the stuff I have owned this is my First GT2 . I just needed a project for my website and this one fit the bill.
jspbtown wrote: |
My GT2 build was one of the more enjoyable builds. Terrible headlight lift design and doors could use some help but overall its a pretty well engineered kit. |
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Well the chassis and engine are finished! Well I still need to install the carb but its as done as its going to be .
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Hopefully I will be able to get the brakes all sorted out this week and get the body wired up _________________ www.fiberclassics.org |
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unclebill Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2010 Posts: 88
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Looks like you are off and running with this one! You wiring from scratch, or getting a kit for that? That thing is ripe for an ICT or dual Kad setup...looks sweet with the alternator, nice job
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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I am going to use a rebel wire harness. Its the best one I have used. Not to mention I do not have the patience to wire from scratch. _________________ www.fiberclassics.org |
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Joseph DR Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2004 Posts: 180 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:45 am Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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My son is close to driving age and wanted a Bradley GT2. We saw one on Craigslist but the windshield had a big crack in it. That was a deal breaker for us
Anyway, I heard but not sure that the rear end can develop a sag in the fiberglass body due to lack of structural support. This may cause door fitment issues. Do you notice any of that in your Bradleys? _________________ 1964 Beetle |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5156
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Anyway, I heard but not sure that the rear end can develop a sag in the fiberglass body due to lack of structural support. This may cause door fitment issues. Do you notice any of that in your Bradleys? |
Yup..very common in most, if not all GT2.
And just some advice...the Bradley GT2 would be a terrible car for a new driver. |
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kitcarguy Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 431 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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As it was said its common in just about all GT2s . And I agree that the GT2 is not a good first car . Its a toy. Get a honda for the kid lol
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My son is close to driving age and wanted a Bradley GT2. We saw one on Craigslist but the windshield had a big crack in it. That was a deal breaker for us
Anyway, I heard but not sure that the rear end can develop a sag in the fiberglass body due to lack of structural support. This may cause door fitment issues. Do you notice any of that in your Bradleys? |
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Joseph DR Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2004 Posts: 180 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Latest GT2 Project |
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Got it. Thanks for the advice. I'll look into getting him something else that he can wrench on. _________________ 1964 Beetle |
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