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Post by mack8743 on Aug 9, 2010 18:11:19 GMT -5
New here and just bought a never started kit appears to have every thing right down to the ac unit still in the orignal shipping boxes what can I expect when assembling this thing lol any tips. thanks in advance Don
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Post by Jeff Troy on Aug 9, 2010 20:34:49 GMT -5
Congratulations!
GT or GTII? Big differences in what to watch out for.
Going out of town for the week, but if it's a GT, you should consider the following improvements, all shown in detail on my CD:
1. Modify the gas tank filler tube and relocate the gas tank filler assembly to the center of the rear deck. Without this, it can take up to 10 full minutes to fill the tank. This really sucks in the rain or the dead of winter.
2. Consider my straps & snaps method of window catches instead of the GT spring clips. The clips rust and rattle, and can tear your clothing when you get in and out. Changing to my snaps makes a cleaner, noise-free installation. Note that making the change after you've installed the original clips will leave holes in your upholstery.
3. Check my bumper tube modification (and almost every other Bradley's crooked front bumpers). This change keeps the front bumpers aligned, and replaces the suggested wooden spacers with 1/4-inch steel spacers welded to the tubes.
4. Install plug blocks on all electrical components so they can be replaced or serviced without cutting into the wire harness.
5. Install wooden blocks (glassed in) at points where the harness will be attached to the body, then use screws and wire clamps to secure the harness to the blocks.
6. Soundproof the floor, walls and engine compartment.
6. Drop the pan.
7. Relocate the air-co registers unless you only want to cool your kneecaps.
8. Mount the stereo head unit in the driver side wall.
There's a lot more, but that's why I made the CD. Sure can't type it all here.
Good luck with the car, and warmest regards,
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Post by don29163 on Aug 9, 2010 21:38:41 GMT -5
It is pretty nice to get a new kit, I'll bet there are a few more out there too.
A long folding table makes a good place to lay out your hardware packages (don't open them)
My advice is to put it together one step at a time by the book. Save the frame and engine till last thing, You won't need it until the body is complete. No sense having your money tied up in the frame until you need to.(ask me how I know that)
My body sagged in the rear and the doors are not even close to fitting. Read everything you can on this forum....someone here knows the answers to the questions you will have.
The book says about 150 hours to finish...double that.
You will have days when you can't see any progress, but a few steps later it will fall in place.
Start a website and post you progress and pictures, that will help you and the next guy. Buy Jeff's CD, money well spent.
Have fun with your project !!
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