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Post by urmonkey on Jul 11, 2010 9:11:52 GMT -5
Got my new doors in went to go any mark them for drilling and thier way to big, is this normal? I mean i can understand a little bit of sag or what ever from the years but i mean 4 inches to big, here s why i'm writing thou whats the best way to cut them to size to keep a good pro finish with outh spending alot, think the sun ray guys need to go back and check the measurements, I'm sure we all would be willing to send in them from are cars then they can use the average size, mmmm really mad right now
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Post by skip20 on Jul 11, 2010 10:27:18 GMT -5
I guess your talking bout the Bradley GT & not the GTII
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Post by urmonkey on Jul 11, 2010 12:08:08 GMT -5
yea i do have the gt, starting to second guess this car but it does give me something to do why my wife is in afghanistan
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Post by Zmud on Jul 11, 2010 12:12:44 GMT -5
My back window was big too when I got it. It needs to be trimed and fitted for your car. I wouldn't be mad. be glad you have material to work with rather than being short and they don't work at all!Every bradley is different. This is the part of owning a kit-car!!!
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Post by urmonkey on Jul 11, 2010 12:17:49 GMT -5
i understand its kit car but i'm sure there all real close to the same size, yes it is great to have new doors even with good old ones i want to have a really nice finished car when im done so there fore i want the cuts to look like the do now now, like i took a dremmel or something and tried cutting them down would appricate it if any body has cut theres down leaving a professional finish, why pay 250.00 for a window the make it look like a 10 piece of crap
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jul 11, 2010 18:08:04 GMT -5
I haven't had the privilege of cutting down a door (yet?), but I understand that there really can be several inches of difference from car to car and that is why Ray makes them that much oversize. It is normal. Jeff has a picture or two on his CD of the cut down process. Even experienced people say give yourself a full day of time, it is not a quick process.
In my limited experience with plexi & lexan, it appears that a metal cutting abrasive wheel (mine is powered by an air compressor) seems to yield the best cut (and grinding) without causing micro cracks that later become macro cracks.
Regards,
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Post by urmonkey on Jul 11, 2010 18:34:08 GMT -5
thanks for the advice
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 11, 2010 19:22:58 GMT -5
Do a search...Jeff covered this exact topic in detail not that long ago.
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Post by mrbigh on Jul 11, 2010 19:25:08 GMT -5
Got my new doors in went to go any mark them for drilling and thier way to big, is this normal? I mean i can understand a little bit of sag or what ever from the years but i mean 4 inches to big, here s why i'm writing thou whats the best way to cut them to size to keep a good pro finish with outh spending alot, think the sun ray guys need to go back and check the measurements, I'm sure we all would be willing to send in them from are cars then they can use the average size, mmmm really mad right now Ray has always provided oversize plexis replacement . |
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jul 11, 2010 23:02:34 GMT -5
Below is a link to the thread where Jeff provides an extended destcription on the door sizing procedure. bradleygt.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=186&page=1In case you haven't noticed you can search this site by keywords like Google, etc. The button is at the top of the page next to the microscope. Just make sure you change the days to something like 365, as the default 7 days is usually not too helpful. Sincerely, |
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Post by urmonkey on Jul 12, 2010 12:39:51 GMT -5
again you guys that have had these things for ever are great thank you, if i came across a bit disrepectfull towards ray that was not my intent, like everyone said it was a great hour long talk with him , i'm sure if i lived close to him i would invite him over to just pick his brain about the car, for i'm sure it would turn out like i'm hopeing it does
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Post by thehag71 on Sept 16, 2010 23:00:17 GMT -5
I don't know the best way to cut the windows, but I can tell you how I was taught in aircraft mechanic school. That was 20 years ago, so I am going on pure memory here, but I do remember how many pieces I broke while trying to do the projects in class by going too fast. Use a bandsaw with the finest tooth blade you can get. Go as slow as you can (if you think you are going too slow, GO SLOWER!.) I guess a jigsaw would work also, but that was not an option for us. When drilling holes, use a very small bit first and keep working up through sizes until you get it where you need. After everything is cut and drilled and fits, get out your sandpaper and start sanding the edges. I think we started with about 150 grit and just kept using finer and finer grits until we got to about 2000 grit and after that we used a plastic polish on all the edges. Made the edges nice, clear, and smooth. I hope this helps
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Post by pappawoody on Sept 24, 2010 23:47:49 GMT -5
Hi everyone , When I did My windows. I made a support out of plywood and screwed it to a garbage can. Then adjusted the window while on the car for best fit and traced with a paint pen the contour of the car body. Set the window in the support and used a jigsaw with a fine metal blade get the fit close . I only had to do that once cut off maybe 2 inches. then repeated the fitting and shaved off whatever I needed with a 4.5 sidegrinder and a 120 grit sanding disk. remember go slow and dont let the window jump while cutting. I probably did this 10 or 12 times per window before they fit the way I wanted them. installed the rear window gasket and fit it once or twice for final fit. keep your cut supported at all times to prevent cracking. the book says to use a propane torch on the edges to re gloss them. I sanded mine. took me a month of sunday afternoons to finish 3 windows. have fun I did. www.flickr.com/photos/dbuss4/sets/72157601575969346/ |
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