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Post by skip20 on Oct 14, 2012 14:00:33 GMT -5
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Post by skip20 on Oct 14, 2012 13:55:05 GMT -5
This is a test on getting Photobucket into here. This is the driver side with new rocker panel & side scoop mounted. Here is the inside after appling 3-4 layer of mat for the 1st layup.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 13, 2012 21:37:24 GMT -5
It's a stick -on rubber w/chrome trim. Check a auto paint supplier & but it by the roll. You will get about 3 times more the if you get it at Pep Boys.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 13, 2012 15:50:07 GMT -5
Bad news, WebShot.com ( my picture storage ) is closing down in Dec. They are changing over to Smile.com & will be charging for the storage. This means all of the pictures on this post may be removed. I have been able to down load all of them, but they are messed up & not in order or folders.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 13, 2012 15:49:04 GMT -5
Bad news, WebShot.com ( my picture storage ) is closing down in Dec. They are changing over to Smile.com & will be charging for the storage. This means all of the pictures on this post may be removed. I have been able to down load all of them, but they are messed up & not in order or folders.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 13, 2012 15:45:20 GMT -5
Bad news, WebShot.com ( my picture storage ) is closing down in Dec. They are changing over to Smile.com & will be charging for the storage. This means all of the pictures on this post may be removed. I have been able to down load all of them, but they are messed up & not in order or folders.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 8, 2012 17:07:30 GMT -5
Maybe looking at a GT 1....trying to squeeze it into a spot...need length and width.... Also, the top T section has been removed, although the seller has the top...any real structural support provided by the roof? Maybe the windshield needs the support? Thanks, Rod top T section supports the W/S & other windows. No support for w/s otherwise.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 30, 2012 20:09:21 GMT -5
Got a new 2011 Ford Ranger down in Rock Hill SC w/ 7,600 miles on it., today on Sunday. Jo & I made the trip to bring back the 2006 Ranger. About a 600 mi round trip.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 30, 2012 19:21:59 GMT -5
Welcome BACK "bradley85" Nice work.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 28, 2012 19:38:34 GMT -5
Most of my rear view mirrors only came off when my wife hit then with her head. I could lend you my wife or use an old pair of pliers and a gas grille lighter set to a low flame will do the trick. Just hold the metal with a very slight twisting force and hold the heat directly on the metal. As soon as the adhesive softens it will turn and come off. Clean the metal and the glass with a razor blade and then use a scotchbrite on the metal surface. This will aid in a better bite when you reinstall it. Place the metal on a long piece of tape, apply the adhesive to the metal and tape it to the glass. Leave the tape on over night and you will have a better bite than the way the instructions tell you to do it. Once the bracket is off, DO NOT COOL IT OFF WITH WATER!!!!!! You will have about 5000 piece's of glass to pick up. Let it cool in a dry area. Don't ask how I know this.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 26, 2012 13:52:29 GMT -5
I'll get some pics up later tonight. In a nutshell I used 3/4" OD tubing to make a perimeter frame for each door. To this I attached the bearclaw latch bolt and an interior pull handle. I then covered the outside edges of these frames with 3/4" self adhesive foam weatherstriping. Then the plexiglass was sandwiched between the steel frame and the aluminum hinges I had made. So the plexi rests on the foam and never actually touches the steel directly. I then drilled a hole near each lower corner of the frames and bolted the plexi to the frames there as well. When I ordered the doors I also ordered 2 sets of hinges but ended using them for the rear window and engine cover. I didn't much care that if used for the doors they would be removed in opposite directions; one forward, the other rearward. I ordered some aluminum weld-on hinges from McMaster-Carr and had mine made 14 inches wide so that I could distribute stress across the whole window as well as more of the roof. I also made them so both remove in the same direction (forward) and the pins are on the doors not stuck on the roof. Electric latches with a fob remote (and hidden emergency pulls) open the doors. Wow, this I got to SEE!! ;D
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Post by skip20 on Sept 26, 2012 13:19:17 GMT -5
FINISHED! Trimmed & popped the rocker panel out of the mold. And here they are, bottom picture is the mold, center the new rocker panel & top is the Bradley GT II. Now I can trim it to fit my needs. If anyone has a broken rocker panel, e-mail me for replacement, whole thing or part of.... And here it is cramped to the Bradley. Cut to fit 2" down from body line, grind to a "V". Screw a 1"x2" wood strip behind the joint Then screwed the rocker panel to it. Applied 1 layer 1" wide of mat to set it up. Will cure will remove the screws, then sand area & lay 2" & 4" mat down. The rise of it will be done on the inside. Made Boo-Boo at the rear. Forget there was a BIG HOLE & trimmed the rocker 2" all the was when it was support to be uncut for that area. So laid 1 layer a mat stanching it to follow body shape. Also grind off the gel coat above to mount the Mustang scoop in there.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 26, 2012 10:41:05 GMT -5
OK, didn't do anything to the mold. Sprayed 4 lite coats of release & let dry about 1 hour each. Sprayed what I had left of the white gel-coat & let it cure to tacky. Applied 4 & a 1/2 layers of mat, 1/2 was at the bottom lip for added support. Rolled out any bubbles & extra resin. Now sitting in the sun to cure. To much sun for a good picture.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 25, 2012 10:32:52 GMT -5
Ok, new day, new plan, got the supplies yesterday This time the body it elected on it's side more to hopefully make it a little easier on the bottom curve. This time I also cut the mat as all of the edges will be on the outside. Sprayed 2 more new coats of release on it & let dry Four layers of mat have been applied & wet for it (HOPE) to cure!Turned on 2 - 500 watt lamps to help it along. Sneak peak of the frame sitting outside. And after I hosed it off. Will show the mold when I pop it this evening. Hooray!!! The lamps have help to cure it up, but had to move the lamps to hit the front of the body. The mold is off & looking good. Added the wood to help support it length wise.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 23, 2012 20:54:58 GMT -5
Check ACE Hardware Store if you have one
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Post by skip20 on Sept 22, 2012 19:12:41 GMT -5
OK, 4 days later I finally got back to the Brad. Sprayed 4 coats of release & let dry between each coat. Then laid up 4 layer of 1.5oz mat & rolled it out. Cramp the wood strips into the glass before it was fully cured. Will wrap them in glass to add support to the mold. RATS, it got COLD last night & the resin didn't kick off. Put the heater on it to see if that helps. More later. Will never cure complete! Used the heater & 2 - 500 watt lamps. So was able to pull it off easy as the 1st layer had harden a little & left no mess & the release spray is in tack. Will start all over again Mon. or Tues.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 18, 2012 12:01:44 GMT -5
OK, after a few days off, back to work on the GT II. Three thin layers of Bondo & sanding she is now in Feather Fill Buff Primer. Then guess what, More sanding. Working mostly on the rocker panel so can make a mold of it. Got it dry sanded down with 220, next is to wet sand w/400. It looks good & smooth as a baby's butt :
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Post by skip20 on Sept 17, 2012 13:09:55 GMT -5
HEY!!!!!! What happen to this great looking project?
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Post by skip20 on Sept 16, 2012 9:25:14 GMT -5
OK, after some House & yard was done, I'm Back! Body work starting on the right. Wow, after the 1st sanding, it's looking pretty good. Guess the fiberglass work & sanding really paid off. One low spot in front of the rear wheel flair. (darker green) Will do one more thin layer of Bondo & sand smooth for primer. Have sanded down the 2nd coat of Bondo & laid a very thin 3th coat to sand tomorrow.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 13, 2012 20:17:36 GMT -5
Spray carb cleaner on the throttle bushings( in place but could be bad ) Is speed change you have a VAC leak!!!!!!!!!!! Get a new carb, they are CHEAP for a VW
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 21:45:37 GMT -5
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 21:10:58 GMT -5
Nissan 280z windshield Skip? You have a thread right? That's Me, sorry 280ZX
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 18:00:15 GMT -5
Started the rocker panel body work. Used 7" & 4.5" grinder to get some of the heavy fiberglass down to shape. Then an inline sander w/ 60G paper. Next the whole rocker w/ 36G on a DA. It's looking good & will start the bondo work.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 13:11:16 GMT -5
Bump ade bump
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 13:09:40 GMT -5
SOLD SOLDHere are the gauges & switches out of my GT II. Think light switch is no good. The complete setup is for sell. PM me
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Post by skip20 on Sept 12, 2012 13:08:35 GMT -5
Here are the gauges & switches out of my GT II. Think light switch is no good.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 10, 2012 15:20:25 GMT -5
I know it on the back burner but! Figured as long as I was fiberglass, may as well start glassing the bottom of the body Right now it's a storage area for the Subaru parts for the White Bradley GT II. NO FLAT surface is safe!!!!! I always glass both sides if I can get to it.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 10, 2012 15:14:37 GMT -5
And here is the new fender flair glass onto rear rocker panel. WOW the body changed color. No, It's the other GT II. Figured as long as I was fiberglass, may as well start glassing the bottom of the body Right now it's a storage area for the Subaru parts for the White Bradley GT II. NO FLAT surface is safe!!!!! I always glass both sides if I can get to it.
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Post by skip20 on Sept 10, 2012 15:07:59 GMT -5
Welcome aboard themosh in Venezuela Nice looking GT
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Post by skip20 on Sept 10, 2012 14:12:53 GMT -5
Yes, did get the multi-hub unit to mount 8 units. Also shorten the long wires from the panel (cut solder, shrink wrapped) 6 units will give you 270 Watts at 12 VDC Guess what? Belt motor to gen - wire transfer switch from AC outlet to plug outlet. Plug Motor in AC & start gen, then transfer motor into gen plug. The gen will run the motor, check you-tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv53K9MnDuMwww.youtube.com/watch?v=jZNOD4BgugA&feature=related
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