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rlemond
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My first Bradley GT... where to start... Jul 29, 2019 10:13:39 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by rlemond on Jul 29, 2019 10:13:39 GMT -5

Hello everyone

Just bought my first Bradley GT. It's got a 73 VW under it and needs a fuel pump to run. Body is in great shape. Interior needs some love. Regular nuts. However, I want to pull the body and rewire the entire thing. Anyone have any pointers on: A) Best way to pull the body? B) Best way to save the windshield?

I've thought about pulling the glass first and storing it separate from everything else until I get the car back together but didnt want to do the work if I could leave it installed.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

jman Full Member Posts: 100	My first Bradley GT... where to start... Jul 29, 2019 17:27:05 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jman on Jul 29, 2019 17:27:05 GMT -5 I took the glass out of mine just incase. Only takes a couple minutes to remove and install

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My first Bradley GT... where to start... Jul 31, 2019 9:49:04 GMT -5 jman likes this

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Post by jspbtown on Jul 31, 2019 9:49:04 GMT -5

No reason to pull the windshield. I did a total GT restoration and left the windshield intact. And I mean TOTAL restoration.

The body is bolted to the pan on the perimeter. Take those bolts out. Unhook the steering column, remove whatever wiring and lift it off with some buddies. If you search there are several examples of how people store their separated bodies. I built a simple table from 4x4 and 2x4 that was on casters. It was wide and tall enough so the chassis would slide under it. That way it only look up one spot in my garage.

Rewiring the car with the body off is the BEST way to do it.

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My first Bradley GT... where to start...

Post by rlemond on Jul 29, 2019 10:13:39 GMT -5

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Post by jspbtown on Jul 31, 2019 9:49:04 GMT -5

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