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Post by horen2tas on Aug 24, 2009 0:26:07 GMT -5
Really nice job! I envy your determination to have a safer ride! It looks to me like tucking everything away would have sacrificed some structural safety, I personally think it looks like you mean business! Are you going to finish the metal in any way? I'd like to do that set-up for my twoie, if you don't mind my asking what were the shop charges for that?
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 9, 2009 16:52:49 GMT -5
What might you be asking for that power plant? javascript:add("%20???")
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 6, 2009 9:51:21 GMT -5
::)If I were you, I'd grab it as quickly as possible, good deals go fast on Craig'sLiist, you can find out lots about Bradleysr at this site but don't lose-out on that deal, it's a good one!
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 3, 2009 16:59:49 GMT -5
Congrats!!!!! Looks really good! very inspiring! If mine was at this stage I'd be jumping out of my skin to drive it, Really looks good!!! I'd be interested to know what equipment you shot it with also.
Good on ya!
Mike Horen
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 20, 2009 18:02:25 GMT -5
unfortunately the previous defunk sight had a lot of info on wheels here's what I copied from someone who's been around the block on that one: Wheel and Tire Sizes - Current GTII Front: Rim: 8" with 3" offset Tires: P225/60R15 95S M+S Rear: Rim 10" with 3.5" offset Tires: P275/60R15 107 M+S There are a ton of wheel adapters out there. A lot depends on which chassis, floor pan you have, swing axle or IRS I'm not sure whether they are equal widths but a popular trend is to go wiyh after market brakes and get discs, or drums that have Chevy lug configs. I came accross these two outfits, that will help to make yourself crazy! www.roadsters.com/wheels/www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.htmlGood luck let's hear what you come up with!
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 19, 2009 19:41:44 GMT -5
keep trying Skip he had a windshield he was trying to sell on ebay a while back but no one bought it so he may still have it. He does contribute to this board and on the previous board he had an incredible saga going of radical mods to a twoie! keep trying I'm sure he'll eventually respond!
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 18, 2009 21:40:47 GMT -5
Mike: On a GT2, the lower lip of the windshield frame is part of the body, the other 3 sides are part of the roof. Since most likely you can't get the car to a glass shop, the next best bet would be to have one of those mobile glass installers stop by the shop and use his expert skills to pull the rubber moulding holding the glass. When it's ready to go back in use the same glass person. Trust me, I've broken a vintage windshield only once to realize no matter how slow and careful you go, if you don't know glass, you're definitely going to crack it. I'd leave that one to a specialist - since also it's already got a problem. Good Luck! Mike Horen
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 10, 2009 7:25:53 GMT -5
Skip 20 had his windshield posted on e-bay but I don't think the reserve was met, you can contact him: skip20@charter.net
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 7, 2009 15:15:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the reality check, I sort of got caught-up in bling like a deer in the headlights! I really don't want to be spending my time cleaning 4 sets (72 x 4= 288 ) of spokes, or watching them rust. ---but they are really cool looking!
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 7, 2009 11:53:26 GMT -5
I have a chance to pick up a set of Dayton wire wheels with GM adapters and knock-off caps. They are 8" with 4" back space. 2 wheels have 255/60 15 and 2 have 225/60 15 tires mounted. I'm building a GT2 and have a IRS platform and also a swing-arm platform, I'm not sure if this wheel and tire combo will work on either. Any thoughts from anyone who's been down this path? thanks Mike Horen
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 6, 2009 23:05:07 GMT -5
Great find! Those chasis look awsome! How are you going to get the Chevy wheels onto the VW running gear?
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 6, 2009 14:56:11 GMT -5
Brian, Thanks so very much! This will definitely help me get the project "Off The Ground"! You came up with a terrific solution for the "poor man's lift" for about $30.00 ---Good on Ya! Thanks again Mike Horen
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 6, 2009 13:27:40 GMT -5
Thanks Brian, I'd greatly appreciate that, even a quick sketch would do!
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 4, 2009 22:00:50 GMT -5
On the previous web-site one of the long-time members had posted a picture that showed a really basic & ingenious solution to working on the body and being able to raise and lower it. It consisted of four double posts with adjustable pegs and cross-members. I can't remember exactly how it was configured and I'd like to put one together as I'm at that stage in the build. I'd appreciate it if anyone has that post or picture! Thanks Mike Horen
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Post by horen2tas on Jun 26, 2009 9:19:24 GMT -5
Bob I'm no expert but as I remember the brown wire thru the column is a ground and the horn has a hot to it all the time. There's also a relay in the circuit. When you hit the horn button it sends the ground to the already hot horn and completes the circuit. If you just hook up 2 leads to the horn directly does it work? If so maybe the relay has a problem. I know on my bus, I've got a break in the brown wire running thru the column and I just had to wire around it until I pull the steering box and can feed a new wire. Good luck, eventually you'll figure it out, maybe in the mean time you need one of those squeeze horns like Harpo Marx used!
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