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Post by hockeyrugger4 on Jun 21, 2015 11:17:24 GMT -5
I just got a Bradley because I have always wanted to work on cars and I figured a car with a beautiful body on a VW chassis was a great place to start. So first off, if anyone has advice or knows of good manuals (I messaged the guy on here who has the CDs but I haven't heard anything back) I would love the help.
The pans are totally rusted, it seems like this is a major undertaking for a first project, but it's what I have to start with. Again, any advice is welcome. My main question is if the car is this rusty, how can I tell if the chassis is sound? If it is rusted is there a fix or is it a scrap? It seems silly to rebuild a beautiful house on a bad foundation.
I'll get pictures up as soon possible
Also, I live about an hour from Indianapolis, Columbus, and Cincinnati, are there any good resources in those cities that people know of?
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jun 21, 2015 14:45:04 GMT -5
Hi Hocky,  Also, I live about an hour from Indianapolis, Columbus, and Cincinnati, are there any good resources in those cities that people know of? I think Wyn, one of our board moderators, lives close to Columbus. He has done a lot of work to the chassis of his GT2, and would be a good resource for you to get in contact with. Also Jeff's CD is an excellent resource. Don't give up on him, he will get back with you. Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 21, 2015 17:48:45 GMT -5
get under the car with a screwdriver and start poking around. Rust in the frame head (where the front suspension bolts to), rust in the center tunnel, or rust in the rear engine "forks" can signify issues. The VW pans are a very common rust spot and are easily replaced 9if you can weld). Replacing the pans usually means removing the body...a big, but not impossible task.
Once you start you will soon realize that it will likely need new brakes, new brake lines, new wheel cylinders, shocks, steering damper, fuel lines, wiring, master cylinder, etc etc etc.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 22, 2015 13:50:13 GMT -5
Hi,
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 38 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,
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