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Post by vallyr on Mar 31, 2010 18:09:23 GMT -5
I was brain storming some ideas while I was running errands today about ways to make the Bradley rear look cooler and still be functional. To me the car seems like a cross between a C3 vette and a GT40. I was also thinking about ways to give the engine some more ventilation since I plan on keeping the engine tin. Did some searches online and found the gt40 used a rear grate/grill. Would be perfect for a extra ventilation and would make the bradley end pretty neat. What do you guys think?     |
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Post by smyrnaguy on Mar 31, 2010 19:50:03 GMT -5
Why do you need air there? All the cooling is done underneath anyway. The fan can't pull that much air and cram it into those tins to justify such a large intake/vent. Now if the engine area were sealed between the fuel tank and rear panel then some kind of scoop or intake would be necessary just so the carb wouldn't starve. It kind of looks cool though in a super rain catcher way. Something about that Ford emblem that really doesn't look right. Eh what do I know?
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Post by big bob on Apr 1, 2010 15:21:06 GMT -5
here's some bradley examples....     and mine in progress...   man, that is one horrible picture post... but you get the idea!.... good luck, big bob |
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Post by spyderdriver on Jan 30, 2012 14:40:03 GMT -5
big bob, did you extend the roof at all? besides the flares on the side that is.
also do you have any photos of the inside?
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Post by kitcarguy on Jan 30, 2012 17:15:07 GMT -5
I like what they did with the rear window on the yellow one
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Post by horen2tas on Jan 30, 2012 18:20:46 GMT -5
Here's a Picture of Steve's 2 with the plexi engine cover  When I got the car the cover had been smashed and the scoop was cracked in half. I had a friend bend a new piece of plexi (120 degrees in case you're interested) and went on line and found some boat vents that I liked and after a few tries at cutting the stuff I came up with this:  a closer view:  |
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Post by spyderdriver on Jan 30, 2012 18:59:12 GMT -5
I like what they did with the rear window on the yellow one i kinda want to do the rear window like on the black one, but i not like the rest of the black one. |
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Post by kensaw210 on Jan 30, 2012 21:21:17 GMT -5
It's great to see what people come up with several good ideas for the back. I'm in the process of frenching my tail lights in and putting a wing on my Bradley GT II. Also I might french my head lights. Keep all your ideas coming I enjoy seeing them.
Thanks
Kensaw210
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jan 31, 2012 11:29:49 GMT -5
One fairly simple option is to fabricate a removable rear window assembly with fiberglass. I am pleased with mine.  To see my construction procedure, click below. www.swrnet.life/bradley/list13.htmlWarmest Regards, |
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Post by big bob on Jan 31, 2012 15:28:50 GMT -5
here's the closest to an inside pic that i have. i did extend the line by 4in. or so. then squared off the inside with a triangular piece of plywood. lots of work... dont know how skip and jsp do it.  |
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Post by spyderdriver on Jan 31, 2012 15:53:17 GMT -5
One fairly simple option is to fabricate a removable rear window assembly with fiberglass. I am pleased with mine.  To see my construction procedure, click below. www.kcsnet.com/~stevenr/bradley/list13.htmlWarmest Regards, thank you, this will help alot! ill PM you my cell# and if you are ever in the paso area and you wanta stop by, i would love to buy you lunch and pick your brain! |
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Post by spyderdriver on Jan 31, 2012 15:56:27 GMT -5
here's the closest to an inside pic that i have. i did extend the line by 4in. or so. then squared off the inside with a triangular piece of plywood. lots of work... dont know how skip and jsp do it. yeah my fiberglass is never nice and neat, its kinda a mess, did you square it of with the littel shelf and make a compartment when you extended the rear deck? |
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Post by big bob on Feb 1, 2012 9:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by spyderdriver on Feb 1, 2012 12:05:35 GMT -5
that is awesome! thank you for the photos!
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Post by darrenz on Feb 12, 2012 7:20:09 GMT -5
also that sunray products place was selling this pretty crazy looking full body kit that changes back end.
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Post by kensaw210 on Feb 12, 2012 11:30:40 GMT -5
can anyone tell me what taillights are on the second picture the car with the ford emblem?
Thanks
Kensaw
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Post by mj on Mar 23, 2012 20:19:13 GMT -5
I was brain storming some ideas while I was running errands today about ways to make the Bradley rear look cooler and still be functional. To me the car seems like a cross between a C3 vette and a GT40. For looks it is an interesting idea. In fact, I have two rear deck lids, one of which I ventilated. It turns out to be a bad idea. It is very best to cut the holes inside the GTII deck lid as instructed that makes the scoop a 100% functional part and drains water out the rear bottom. Look at it! Isolating the top from the bottom of the engine in the bay is one of the best things you can do to keep the engine healthy and strong. I can post pictures of my setup if you want pictures. With my 4:1 headers wrapped in carbon-impregnated fiberglasss tape, I can literally place my hand anywhere in the isolated top end after a hard run and feel nothing but warmth. If you want to vent it, feel free, but it's only for looks. = 20 years experience with this  |
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