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Post by azbradleyelectric on Jan 9, 2014 1:29:27 GMT -5
Hi I live in az and I have a real Bradley GTE that has never been modified in any way and is %100 complete with the exception of batteries. The car is for sale and has original gell coat , no fixes or mods. I am interested in selling this supper rare Bradley and you can contact me @520-881-4212
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Post by Big-birds-ride on Jan 9, 2014 12:32:23 GMT -5
Sounds like another pot load of money needs to be spent, so it must be a Bradley for sure.  You might not know it, but VW based kit cars, and Bradley’s in particular, are not collectable vehicles. They cost way more to get running and keep on the road than they are ever going to be worth. Owners like me get their joy out of the building process, which seems to never end. An original GTE is so outdated as to electrical controller, charging systems, motor efficiency and such that it usually costs in the neighborhood of $5,000 just to upgrade the electrical system components and buy enough batteries to make it go. Great performance can be had with a 120 volt setup especially when installing it in a fiberglass kit car like Bradley GT. 120 volts also lets it charge with a normal 110 volt outlet without adding any extra cost. The cost for a complete kit is $4,645.00 + shipping. 120 volt kit will require 20 six volt batteries or 15 eight volt batteries or 10 twelve volt batteries. With that said, please post some photographs of the vehicle so we can drool and they will be needed to garner interest. |
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Post by harpdog on Feb 1, 2014 0:06:25 GMT -5
big-birds,
could you clarify what components are in this "kit"? ideally, I'd like to find someone to walk me through an upgraded
battery/charge system. there's an upgrade for the Razor Scooters that uses Lithium-Ion batteries, so hopefully this
is an option for performance and distance (it's much more expensive, surely, but lighter, more powerful, and faster charge.)
are there people on here that might help me through this if I buy one (a GTE, that is)?
sounds like it could be a lot of fun.
cheers,
douglas
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Post by harpdog on Feb 16, 2014 12:00:07 GMT -5
hello, again.
were you ever successful in getting batteries in this and getting it to run?
please call me if you did.
thanks,
douglas
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Post by Big-birds-ride on Feb 18, 2014 12:36:08 GMT -5
The quick answer to your question as to what is needed to upgrade an aged GTE system, probably most of the following:
* Adapter Plate for vehicle
* Shaft Coupler - Motor to transmission(clutch-less)
* Series Motor 40 HP 6.7" dia. X 12.28" long
* 0-5k (pb5)Throttle Box
* 30 ft of #2/0 ga. Wire Cable
* Contactor- Kilovac EV200 (2000 amp rupture 200 amp continuous)
* 50-150 VDC Volt Meter
* 0-500 Amp Meter
* Guage Holder Bracket
* 50mv - 500 Amp Shunt
* 12 - High Current Copper Ring Terminals
* 24 - Battery Cable Terminals
* Fuse - 400 amp slow blow
* Battery Charger - 5-10 amp (adjustable voltage 12-72 VDC)
* 12 vdc Float Charger (for accessory battery)
* Alltrax 7245 Controller.
* General Plans & Wiring Schematics
and of course new batteries
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Post by Big-birds-ride on Feb 18, 2014 12:39:51 GMT -5
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Post by harpdog on Feb 20, 2014 23:58:05 GMT -5
wow, looks like it was underwater for a while.....
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You might not know it, but VW based kit cars, and Bradley’s in particular, are not collectable vehicles. They cost way more to get running and keep on the road than they are ever going to be worth. Owners like me get their joy out of the building process, which seems to never end. An original GTE is so outdated as to electrical controller, charging systems, motor efficiency and such that it usually costs in the neighborhood of $5,000 just to upgrade the electrical system components and buy enough batteries to make it go. Great performance can be had with a 120 volt setup especially when installing it in a fiberglass kit car like Bradley GT. 120 volts also lets it charge with a normal 110 volt outlet without adding any extra cost. The cost for a complete kit is $4,645.00 + shipping. 120 volt kit will require 20 six volt batteries or 15 eight volt batteries or 10 twelve volt batteries. 