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Post by urmonkey on Jun 30, 2010 6:57:05 GMT -5
how hard is it to remove my bradley body want to redo the chasiss' i have alot of plywood under her, is there any area's i need to be careful with and what does it wieght,
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Post by urmonkey on Jun 30, 2010 7:08:41 GMT -5
so far have orderd new pans, all kingd of spacers and molding to hopefully get her stable and water proof, all new disc brakes, soon new exuast, seats, and wheels,
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 30, 2010 8:45:58 GMT -5
Two people can probably lift the body. Four would be better.
Remove/cut all mounting bolts. Disconnect the steering column, disconnect any wires, disconnect master cylinder reservoir....I think thats it.
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Post by big bob on Jun 30, 2010 8:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by urmonkey on Jun 30, 2010 13:25:24 GMT -5
does any one have the old assembly manuals the kits came with?
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 30, 2010 14:10:03 GMT -5
Jeff Troy CD...best money spent from what I hear.
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jun 30, 2010 14:15:18 GMT -5
Jeff's CD does have the manuals scanned in - See Section 10. Here is info from previous post.
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The information for the CD is on the old site, which is suffering from an attack. Rather than have you risk it, here's the table of contents. Most owners have found the CD to be very 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 Restoration Parts
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 Catalog
Section 16: Work In Progress Files (additional files to be edited for all sections)
The PayPal link is on the old site with the description, so here are two ways to get it.
1. Send a PayPal for $35 to jefftroy@aol.com
2. Send a $35 check or money order to Jeff Troy, 759 New Holland Ave. Lancaster PA 17602
Call if you have any questions: 717-917-3670
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Sincerely,
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Post by don29163 on Jun 30, 2010 23:04:54 GMT -5
It took 4 guys to lift just the bare body. The book says it weighs close to 400 pounds. that is minus top and interior.
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Post by geddes66 on Jun 30, 2010 23:08:20 GMT -5
I hung the body from the garage rafters. One come-along on the back bumpers and one through the front fenders. this allows you to move it half an inch at a time and not struggle.
They are light enough that one rafter on each end is not a problem but IF you let the come-along slip, dropping the body about 14 inches before catching the ratchet, it will crack the rafter.
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Post by pushnfords on Jun 30, 2010 23:12:41 GMT -5
but IF you let the come-along slip, dropping the body about 14 inches before catching the ratchet, it will crack the rafter. Lol, that sounds like the voice of experience! ;D Getting ready to pull the body off the GTII myself... |
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Post by brianboggs on Jul 1, 2010 6:01:01 GMT -5
Here is how I lifted mine by myself. Four posts made up of two 2x4's with a spacer between them. Drilled holes every five inches for a carriage bolt. Positioned them by the wheel wells and slid another 2x4 through from one post to the other. Lifted at each corner one hole at a time. Then when its up you can slide the pan out to work on it then put it back when you are done.  |
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 1, 2010 8:15:38 GMT -5
My wife and son aren't always available for the heavy lifting so I bought a hoist from harbor freight. I use this little thing for so much!  |
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jul 1, 2010 9:13:12 GMT -5
I used the Brian Boggs method except I only drilled every foot. I found I could lift the body up and down fairly easily by myself. Lift with one hand and reposition the pin with the other, one corner at a time. I don't think I'd do it alone with the windshield installed though. At the 5 ft level I found that if I stoop just a little I could stand under the dash to finish up the wiring and ductwork. Beats the heck out of lying very uncomfortably on your back, feet wrapped over the back of the seat, peering into a dark hole with your arms raised while ALL the blood in your body rushes to your brain. Of course for ease of lifting the body nothing beats a backhoe or boom.
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Post by shawn813 on Jul 18, 2010 21:02:28 GMT -5
I used a ratchet strap in the rear and cinder blocks with a 2x4 under the front, i lifted it up myself.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Dec 16, 2010 19:48:31 GMT -5
What is the weight of a complete GT2 body? All glass, dash and doors installed? I just built one of these 2x4 supports and was thinking of using my 2000lb atv winch to lift it from the center like jspbtown did with his GT40. My winch is in the center of the ceiling anchored to 2 2x4's spanning 6 rafters. I have lifted my Corvair engine with it but that is only 300 lbs. I know the winch will lift the body, I am mostly concerned about the rafters.
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Post by mrbigh on Dec 16, 2010 20:19:57 GMT -5
I had never weighted it by I'm guesstimate 380Lb.
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Post by Eric A on Dec 17, 2010 9:04:25 GMT -5
My friend and I easily lifted my body off and moved it.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Dec 17, 2010 11:43:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. As I was by myself and did not want to risk cracking a rafter I tied a 2" ratchet strap to the top of one support, fed it under the body, then to the opposite support. Cranked it up enough to clear the wheels, then installed the cross brace. Repeat. I started with the rear as it is the heaviest end. No problems, the body slides easily across the strap so keeping it level was easy.
Space is a premium in my garage right now so I was unable to leave the cross braces long enough to grab onto to lift. Going down I will have to get a few friends to support the body as there is no control on the straps when going down.
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