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just bought a Bradley gt 2 the other day .... first time ever seeing one of these cars and fell in love with it. going to remove the body, going to redo all the wiring and has lots of floor board rust to repair... does anybody have a wiring diagram I can go by also any kind of help will be welcome. where can I get the books on this thing so I can find all the bolts to remove the body.... I need the hole 9 yards... you guys been throu this I been reading so any kind of diagram on the wiring, body and heating pipes will be welcomed.

..... how do I upload pic

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Post by zaucy on Jun 22, 2013 22:59:45 GMT -5

Hey, Welcome,

I never removed the body, but from being under my GT2 so much, I am pretty sure the major bolts holding the body to the frame are along the edges of the frame in between both sets of tires and a line of bolts near the rear tires going from edge to edge on the frame.

here is a website that has the original wiring diagram for the GT2, but they seem to be too small to actually analyze :/ www.datasync.com/~gem2/wiring1.htm

to upload images just type "[ IMG ] the images URL/link/web address [ /IMG ]"
*take the spaces out that are between IMG and /IMG and the square brackets*

have fun working on your car

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syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 22, 2013 23:20:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 22, 2013 23:20:45 GMT -5 THANK YOU SO MUCH ...I have to remove the body cause the floor panals are rusted through... whats the best way to do the floor?

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Post by Wyn on Jun 22, 2013 23:34:36 GMT -5

Get the CD from Jeff Troy for the GT-II well worth the money.

Mar 28, 2013 15:13:17 GMT -5 Jeff Troy said:

Hi, themosh,

My Bradley GT and GTII CDs hold files of the complete, original assembly and wiring manuals, and any official updates. The GT CD also holds roughly 36 years and 645 thousand actual miles worth of useful information.

Ordering is easy. Just send $35 through PayPal to jefftroy@aol.com.

If you don't use PayPal, you can send $35 by check or money order to:

Jeff Troy
759 New Holland Ave.
Lancaster PA 17602

Be sure to state whether you need the GT or the GTII CD. The cars – and the manuals -- are very different.

One of the many advantages of the CD over an original printed manual is that you can take the pages you need out to the shop and not have to worry about dogging them with oil, grease or other shop debris. If you ruin a page, you can just print another.

One of my CDs just may be the best money you can spend on your car. I'm sure that anyone who has one -- and most owners do -- will tell you that it's extremely helpful.

Bradley GT Information for Owners on CD-ROM

Section 00: Text files
Section 01: 1976 Original Configuration - Metallic Brown
Section 02: 1980 First Rebuild - Cream, Copper and Brown
Section 03: 1985 Second Rebuild - White, Blue, Pink and Purple
Section 04: 1993-1995 Complete Restoration
Section 05: 1995 Shows
Section 06: 1996 The Wreck
Section 07: 1997-2000 Re-Body Donor Preparation
Section 08: 2000-2002 Re-Body
Section 09: Post-2002 Car Shows
Section 10: Bonus Section - Bradley GT Manuals and Literature
Section 11: On The Road
Section 12: Restoration Parts, Literature and Instructions
Section 13: Sun Ray Products - Bradley GT Kits and Parts
Section 14: Reference Materials
Section 15: VW Part Source Catalogs
Section 10: Work In Progress Files (additional files to be edited for all sections)

Bradley GTII Structural Plans & Updates on CD-ROM

Section 01: GTII Structural Plans, Screen
Section 02: GTII Structural Plans, Print
Section 03: GTII Parts Inventory
Section 04: VW Part Source Catalog Recommendations
Section 05: Kit in California 2000
Section 06: Arrival in Lancaster PA 2000
Section 07: Assembling the GTII Full Kit – NEVER BUILT: EMPTY FOLDER
Section 08: Bradley Automotive Catalogs & Literature
Section 09: Reference Book Recommendations
Section 10: Dropping the Pan

Thanks and warmest regards,

As for posting pictures this image should help

Wyn

syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 0:04:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 0:04:49 GMT -5 here are some pic of the car I paid $460.00 I know it needs work but im sure its worth it. farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9113113292_ed189a06a0_m.jpg[/img]

syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 0:06:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 0:06:36 GMT -5 thanks wyn

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Post by Wyn on Jun 23, 2013 9:51:27 GMT -5

Looks like something happend at Flickr on your pictures other than that you did it right. You know you can edit your post if you need to change the address of the pictures or other information.

I had used fiberglass pans on my first chassis, which I really liked and they can be installed without removing the body. They are much more on the quiet side and feel to be stronger.
But the state of Ohio would let me use the chassis as the prevouse owner had cut the chassis through the Vin number making the chassis totaly unusable to register it. I wish I could have reused them but you need parts of the old pan to mount the glass ones to. mainly the rear edge and the lip along the tunnel. I built a complete new chassis so I had no edge to use.

The old chassis with the Fiberglass pans.

This is my new chassis with metal pans. The area in yellow is whats needed to mount the glass pans.

vwinnovations.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&view=product&layout=show&Itemid=96

Glass Action, LLC
PO Box 27265
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312

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syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 12:10:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 12:10:05 GMT -5 thanks wyn that's what I will use.... looks like it will be cheaper then sheet metal.... im going to remove the body cause im going to rewire the hole car... where can I buy a wired fuse box at?

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Post by zaucy on Jun 23, 2013 12:15:18 GMT -5

Along with wyn's fiberglass floorpan options, remember that about 70% of the car is all stock Volkswagon (Karmann Ghia frame, beetle engine). With that said, you can buy pretty much all the VW parts from websites like www.airheadparts.com . I prefer that store because its California, near me, quicker shipping, and they tend to be cheaper or as cheap as local/other online stores.

Here is their selection in new metal floor pans:
www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/floor-pans/floor-pan-half-section-left-141701059-a
www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/floor-pans/floor-pan-half-section-right-141701060-a

But as you can see just one half of the original floor pan costs as much as the set wyn showed, so considering the fiberglass floor pan will NEVER rust (HUGE PLUS) and is cheaper, go with that.

www.airheadparts.com is strictly stock VW items
places like www2.cip1.com/default.asp has a good selection of higher end after market parts for VW.

enjoy

syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 12:26:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 12:26:37 GMT -5 thanks zaucy..... whats the best thing to soak the hindges in cause they r all rusted

Dan MacMillan Global Moderator Forum Moderator Posts: 1,211	new member Jun 23, 2013 12:44:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dan MacMillan on Jun 23, 2013 12:44:57 GMT -5 Beetle chassis. Ghia has wider floor pans that will not fit.
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What are your mechanical abilities? Can you weld? If so then I would consider a perimeter frame made of 1x2 stock and some flat (or dropped if you are tall) sheet metal floors.

For wiring I would look at the Rebel Wiring kits. They are well made, have some VW specific applications, and are reasonably priced.

syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 12:56:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 12:56:44 GMT -5 I do home improvements for a living but welding is not my thing... and I am 5'11

Dan MacMillan Global Moderator Forum Moderator Posts: 1,211	new member Jun 23, 2013 13:04:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dan MacMillan on Jun 23, 2013 13:04:33 GMT -5 Most wiring diag are single color including the ones on Jeff's CDs. I have color diagrams at home that are a lot easier to follow. When I get home tomorrow night I can post them for you.
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jspbtown God Posts: 1,551	new member Jun 23, 2013 13:05:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jspbtown on Jun 23, 2013 13:05:22 GMT -5 Ok..no welding means that metal floorboards are likely out. Although you can pop rivet them in I guess. 5'11" should be OK with stock pans. Get whatever pans you are going to use first before you start cutting anything out.

Dan MacMillan Global Moderator Forum Moderator Posts: 1,211	new member Jun 23, 2013 13:06:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dan MacMillan on Jun 23, 2013 13:06:07 GMT -5 If dropping the floors just drop the seat area otherwise you will need custom pedals.
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syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 15:13:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 15:13:21 GMT -5 the color diagram will be good Dan ty.... so the fiberglass floor boards that zaucy said is not a good ideal ?..... will they hold

jspbtown God Posts: 1,551	new member Jun 23, 2013 18:02:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jspbtown on Jun 23, 2013 18:02:25 GMT -5 What do the glass pans use for the outer frame support? Do they rely on the old support? I would imagine you need a solid perimeter for the body to bolt on to and support the glass itself.

syngledad36 Junior Member MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2 Posts: 58	new member Jun 23, 2013 18:40:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by syngledad36 on Jun 23, 2013 18:40:42 GMT -5 well why I was getting out the old carpet I wanted to look at the vin #... only # u can see is 11 all the other numbers are rubbed off.. cant see anything.... now what.. get a new bug to play with.

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Jun 23, 2013 18:02:25 GMT -5 jspbtown said:

What do the glass pans use for the outer frame support? Do they rely on the old support? I would imagine you need a solid perimeter for the body to bolt on to and support the glass itself.

The glass pans use no other support than the stucture of the car. The glass pans are much stronger than the metal pans especialy the new pans made in mexico. It scares me to stand on the metal pans the glass pans were much better support, at the time I weighed over 320 lbs. The glass pans do not have the outer edge fold like the metal pans. If you think you need support cut the outer edge and mounting holes from the old pans and use that to support the glass pans. Or have a machine shop to make a new support for the glass pans. I really don't think you need it. Wyn

jspbtown God Posts: 1,551	new member Jun 23, 2013 22:28:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jspbtown on Jun 23, 2013 22:28:49 GMT -5 What does the title say for the VIN? You may have an issue registering the car if the number on the title does not match the pan.

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