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Post by lefty on Oct 8, 2018 21:11:45 GMT -5
Hi Sparks, I believe that the Invader GT is from a separate company not manufactured by Bradley…. However some here have experience with the Invader also so may be of some help. I myself aquired an Invader last year but it is AC VW powered and sits 3rd in line behind 2 other project cars. Maybe post some photos of the car it may be similar to the "electric Bradley". Lefty
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Post by lefty on Feb 10, 2018 18:59:44 GMT -5
Horen2t, was the front and rear glass in the body when you lifted it?
Maybe the build manual for the GT II has a curb weight also….. I don't have a copy.
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Post by lefty on Feb 6, 2018 12:51:25 GMT -5
Does anyone know the approx. weight of the GT II?
Wikipedia shows the curb weight of the basic Type I Beetle to be 1,800 Lb. I'm starting to think about building an engine for my car and trying to get an idea how much "Work" I will be asking the engine to do. Reliability is important but I'd like a little more pep then the stock 1600cc.
Thanks Jeremy
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Post by lefty on Aug 23, 2017 21:45:19 GMT -5
I usually think of bad or to low grade fuel as causing detonation or preignition (knocking), but well let us know how it works out...
Also might check for a tight exhaust valve, worn distributer bushings, arcing spark plug wires etc. Also sometimes an exhaust leak will cause backfire bit that is usually on deceleration in my experience.
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Post by lefty on Aug 19, 2017 13:15:48 GMT -5
Would a heat gun work better than the torch? less risk of burning…. I have no experience with bending polycarbonate but have had some success bending PVC irrigation pipe with a heat gun, where as using propane torches didn't go so well .
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Post by lefty on Jun 12, 2017 11:45:46 GMT -5
So are you thinking of scraping your car and just rebuilding this one? "tires are locked" please elaborate. Post some photos, sounds like it "ran when parked".
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Post by lefty on Jun 12, 2017 11:24:07 GMT -5
Hi. I've been running a VW-based formula car in SCCA autocross here in southern Arizona this spring so I'm kind of new to it but having lots of fun. The local group has been friendly welcoming and very helpful.
Question: What's the difference between Solo II, Solo and Autocross? I did a search and Internet search and couldn't find reference to Solo II.
Because I've been studying the rules, (posted online SCCA.com) to see how my car fit in. I'm guessing that the Bradley GT would have to be classified in the modified class. I've been involved in various types of racing over the years and have found that it's always best to understand the rules then build your car towards the rules at first, you can get creative with mods later. Ask for help, racers are very helpful to beginners, until you start beating them that is... but then your not a beginner any more. Cheers
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Post by lefty on Feb 5, 2017 15:24:31 GMT -5
Ok stuck using the 7" rim…. You could go with a slightly narrower tire, you mentioned getting a 195/60 tire. Using the Tire Rack calculator 195mm works out to 7.68 inches so that 7" wheel should support a slightly narrower tire like maybe a 185/60 (I'm not an expert, double check with a tire tec.). Other workarounds are to get a bigger steering wheel for more leverage but that might effect ingress egress. Also you can over inflate the tire by 3 pounds or so, you will have plenty of rubber on the road anyway shouldn't effect handling to much.
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Post by lefty on Feb 1, 2017 21:38:26 GMT -5
Fox5.0, The 102 US Mags look cool. Haven't started my Bradley project yet but have been thinking about wheel tire combo's too. I am all for filling up those big wheel wells with fat tires but due to lack of power steering 7 inches wide might be a bit much upfront in parking/low speed situations, the car is pretty light in the front so maybe not an issue. Hopefully some more experienced Bradley builders will chime in. I was thinking of going 5" or 6" wide in the front a maybe using a 1" wheel spacer or different offset wheel to bring the front rim out even with the rears.
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Post by lefty on Jan 20, 2017 11:37:59 GMT -5
Ok got it. hence the references to Automotive Specialties in the early section of this thread.
So I see 3 solutions 1) Get a glass manufacturer to make a new run as suggested earlier. Expensive and hard to organize. 2) Get a aircraft or motorsports windscreen supplier to make a small run in Plexi-glass. Also expensive but much weight savings, may be some legal issues in some states. 3) Modify an existing production glass to fit. What about contacting a high end Hot Rod / Custom car shop. They are always moving rooflines around and needing to cut down glass.
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Post by lefty on Jan 19, 2017 22:40:56 GMT -5
Question. I've read through this thread several times an still not clear….., as stated above the GT windshield originates from an early corvette. What is the origin of the GT II glass did it come from a production car (if so what car?) or was it made specifically for the GT II by a glass manufacturer? Thanks
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Post by lefty on Jun 4, 2016 10:14:49 GMT -5
Ok thanks, well that makes perfect sense, if it worked so well you wouldn't see so many project cars with the headlights removed/missing....ditto for the door latches I guess.
Cool yes I like coming up with my own solutions.
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Post by lefty on Jun 3, 2016 20:15:00 GMT -5
Hello all, Just purchased a Bradley GT2 1978 I believe. The seller told me all the parts were on the rear bench, there were a lot of parts there including the headlight buckets/pods but I did not see anything that looked like it would flip up the headlights or anything to mount them. Could someone send or post photos of what these parts look like. I may be able to return to the sellers home and root around in his garage for them. Thanks Jeremy
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