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Post by mrbigh on Sept 14, 2009 16:52:50 GMT -5
Tony, this is is the information that needs to be included for a shortcut of your photobucket gallery as you posted in the previous post In the edit mode, click on the www icon, the one with the earth picture, in the first bracket insert an equal sign (=) and then the information of the shortcut as it shows here, close the bracket, then you can wright something in order to call the shortcut, in this case I typed "PICTURES". In the fallowing example I added 2 interrogation signs in order to disable the example at the beginning and end, these shouldn't be there. [??url=http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/whirligigman/?newest=1/url]PICTURES[??/url]and this is how it should work......... Great PICTURES of my cars....... Horacio
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Post by mrbigh on Sept 14, 2009 16:10:16 GMT -5
the pictures are really small, but you're in the right path for postings photos.
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Post by mrbigh on Sept 14, 2009 12:32:58 GMT -5
I would swap the hard top and doors first and enjoy the vehicle now while the itch of driving it today last, then with the proper time I would consider to retrofit the finish body to the new reconditioned rolling chassis. Now that you have enough parts on hand, do you have an spare driver's door striker ( the catch that goes in the body side) for sale?
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Post by mrbigh on Sept 3, 2009 21:59:55 GMT -5
Getting back on line after technical difficulties, I received you email with picture, nice looking blue GT II. I'll take your extra plexis. I'll call you tomorrow Friday during the day.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 31, 2009 19:44:49 GMT -5
The car looks in great conditions!!!!! and nice shine.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 31, 2009 19:20:48 GMT -5
I'm in need for the top plexis, have any spares?
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 31, 2009 19:11:07 GMT -5
We may be neighbors....I'm in North Babylon with a GT II and have some suppliers sources for spare parts, learned by the need. My twoey is almost ready for DMV registration. Horacio
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 30, 2009 20:13:30 GMT -5
Looking Good!!!! I really know the feeling when the paint job is presentable.........
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 26, 2009 11:15:41 GMT -5
WYN, the support looks really very professional with that steel "C" channel", it makes it light weight and sturdy. As a note, I will have to make a similar one that will carry a load of an additional 200 Lb of batteries for the rear deck, for my future electric conversion. Get well soon and do not be to faraway from the computer, it is a great way of entertainment and better yet, daily in the Bradley forum
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 17, 2009 21:32:09 GMT -5
Gunny, keep the field clean and safe for you and our crew abroad. Semper Fi from the Bradley GT forum participants!!!!
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 10, 2009 20:54:57 GMT -5
I'm in need of a working VDO Tachometer for a GT II , mine is on the fritz.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 4, 2009 20:21:23 GMT -5
Great looking Twoie. First color I've seen that looks as good as black on that car. Sent you a Karma! Than you for all your compliments guys, it is nothing extraordinary, it is different and I did the best I could giving the circumstances. I ordered today the door gaskets and window sealer gasket at McMaster-Carr, they have a better selection of items and were in stock. Now it is time to make it operational and legal............ My story shall continue
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 4, 2009 20:14:14 GMT -5
Really the first picture doesn't show a good resolution of the applied color, this one shows to be to reddish but then again it was taken at an early time of the day with a radiant sun shine and the KOPPER pearls were at full action. Getting back to some questions: The compressor I use is an oldy, 30years old Craftsman, 1HP on a large cylinder head with an attached 10 Gal air tank, in addition to it I have installed and additional 25 or 30 Gal auxiliary air tank for extra storage, this is what it give the edge. This extra tank was a disposable container of R22 (refrigerant) with 2 access valves, that I used years ago for one of my line of business. For my paint supplies I used an on line service TCP , they have everything I need in one source and their prices are very competitive. All the Evercoat products plus the "House of Kolor" paints I used came from them. Also I purchased through Harbor Freight an "HVLP" 10 piece special air gun Kit ( 2 large, 1 small air guns plus a tool kit and a stand) but then realized that TCP had the same product, the freaking same one, at a lower total price because of free shipping above certain amount. I used a palm DA sander but found that the electric model was better for me than the air powered one; besides less wear and tear on the compressor that never stopped recharging itself. I never used an air gun for painting , so I took baby steps an learning by my mistakes. First I trained myself with the gun adjustments and "painted" the back yard shed, It wasn't to bad; then I tried with the Evercoat G2 and a 1.8 nozzle over the car and it was much better............. then the story repeated with the 2nd coat of G2, a sealer coat, 3 base coats and 3 clear coats. A lot of sanding in between. The work it is not a professional job, I have 3 runs of clear in the car that I will have to polish later on, in a couple of weeks. Doing the job by myself I saved a bundle of money, the best pro price quoted for a job alike was $3700.00, the top one $8700.00 In the 3 months time it took me to complete the body work, because of lack of funds and weather conditions, I learned another profession of witch I do not regret. The final result is stunning and the commander in chief of the house ( my wife and partner in life) is very proud of me...a very comforting issue.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 4, 2009 9:46:27 GMT -5
Hi big bob, as jspbtown mentioned, if you have to use a filler other than the resin, if you have the time and patience to wait for, order the "Rage Gold", it is a magnificent product and for the primer, another jewel, "Evercoat G2". I used all this products in my current build-up inspired by the expertise of "jspbtown". ;D
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 3, 2009 21:40:21 GMT -5
My sugestion will be to use as little as possible the Bondo filler stuff and try to use fresh resin to fill up all your needs. I used that procedure to unify the windshield frame with the top to the GT II body. It is solid as a rock and one nice piece. Bondo will work out loose and crack at the edges with relative some time, leaving you a crappy finish at the "shows".
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 3, 2009 21:30:45 GMT -5
That's a serious roll cage, congrats for the concept and the sense of security for the ones inside. I wish you will never have to try it.
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 3, 2009 13:40:45 GMT -5
Finally the time has come and my GT-II got a final coat of paint, gentlemans I'm presenting you,........ KOPPER. The future Bradley E GT-II After a clear coat. After the base coat, preparing for clear......... Now it is time to start filling up the vehicle with all the glasses, rubber moldings, accessories, seats, finish the wiring, lighting, different rims and tires, etc, etc to make it road worthy.
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 24, 2009 20:18:36 GMT -5
At this moment, the best source for decals, of any type, for the Bradley Automotive line is to get in contact with "SKIP20", he is a member of our group. Not to long, he had offer custom decals for the GT II. About the rubber gasket, I do not have a supplier referral to give you but it is a possibility that "BOBEVANS" may have some stashed in his garage.
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 24, 2009 20:06:47 GMT -5
It start looking good; what type of mecha. assembly you choose for this?
UPLOAD SYSTEM GLITCH
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 24, 2009 20:06:15 GMT -5
It start looking good; what type of mecha. assembly you choose for this?
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 22, 2009 21:13:23 GMT -5
Bob, do we have a listing yet?
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 22, 2009 21:12:03 GMT -5
OMG, is sold........................
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 22, 2009 21:09:46 GMT -5
If you found one, how much is expensive?
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 19, 2009 21:07:13 GMT -5
Ouch!!, that looks ugly and painful.............
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 19, 2009 20:27:41 GMT -5
How come, no picture of the finger?
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 18, 2009 18:29:56 GMT -5
Windshields are NOT available, I will suggest you to get in contact with SKIP20, he has a solution in retrofitting another type of glass to the body of the GT II
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 17, 2009 20:08:49 GMT -5
I think you own a Bradley "Mustang". Let it run free under your control once in a while........
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 17, 2009 20:00:58 GMT -5
Nice digital gauges but a little pricey.
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 17, 2009 19:56:56 GMT -5
Lucky find, do you have a windshield?
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 16, 2009 20:24:55 GMT -5
Men, that is F... up. I like the camera, is rock solid attached to the body of the locomotive and after the strong hit received. It survived !!!!
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