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Post by gtmike on Jul 2, 2009 9:10:21 GMT -5
Hello again everyone. Its been a while since I've been around. I figured I would say hi and let you know what I've been up to. First off, I had the pleasure to meet Gary Hammond and his wife at Mid America's Funfest this year. Very nice folks. I will have my Bradley there next year, as a lot of people were dissapointed that I didn't bring it. As far as my car goes, I've made some updates to it... 1) I've My wife has been bugging me to add some Bradley GT stickers to it. So I did. I was able to match my pinstripe and had some lettering cut for the sides and rear. 2)I had some custom 2-tone tweed seat covers made. The rest of the interior panels will be finished in the same material. 3)My car is currently at a friends shop where he is fabricating, welding and installing a full safety cage. My wife and I had a bad experience during one of our trips and I now want some added protection. I should have my car back in a couple weeks and then I can continue working on the interior. That is my goal for this year. Hope everyone else is making progress on their car as well. Have a good and safe 4th of July. -MT [     |
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Post by brianboggs on Jul 2, 2009 9:28:26 GMT -5
Those seat covers look good Mike. What did that cost if you dont mind my asking? I am going to use my seats from the Bradley in my Dunebuggy and need to recover them.
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Post by gtmike on Jul 2, 2009 9:35:23 GMT -5
I talked to a guy from a local speed shop and he did them on the side for $200 for the pair. I gave him the original covers and he cut them up, made patterns and made the new ones fit perfect. He even stitched in the drawstring around the perimiter so I can remove/install them at will.
-M
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Post by brianboggs on Jul 2, 2009 9:56:01 GMT -5
BTW the graphics look good as well. I like how you put Bradley Autmotive as opposed to just Bradley GT
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jul 2, 2009 10:07:49 GMT -5
Hi Mike,  Your car is looking really good! I like the new graphics.  Sandy and I enjoyed meeting you and your family as well!! ;D ;D Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jul 2, 2009 10:29:42 GMT -5
Hey Mike,
I agree the graphics and seat covers look good. Getting a roll cage installed is a good idea. I'm very glad I've got one in mine as the FG top would offer no protection in the event of a rollover. I bolted my FG top to the center roll cage members, which makes for a very solid vibration free connection. It also provides solid place to mount the door support. My cage also has side bars which at least gives me the illusion of protection from a side swipe.
Be sure and post some more pics when you get the side panels and roll cage in. Again, lookin' good.
Warmest Regards,
Steven
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Post by Wyn on Jul 2, 2009 16:42:38 GMT -5
Beutifull  Wyn |
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Post by robstone on Jul 2, 2009 19:25:42 GMT -5
That is a sweet GT! ;D
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Post by gtmike on Jul 2, 2009 21:48:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I'll post more pictures as I make progress. Today I cleaned and organized my garage. Its a one car garage, but it still took me 9 hours, so you can imagine what a disaster it was. Now its all ready for when my car comes home.
-MT
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Post by gtmike on Aug 3, 2009 21:01:58 GMT -5
So here we are one month later and my cage is just about complete. I've attached a couple pictures. I need to bring the guy doing the work some more money tomorrow, but it should be done by the end of this week.....I'm hoping. -M   |
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Post by mrbigh on Aug 3, 2009 21:30:45 GMT -5
That's a serious roll cage, congrats for the concept and the sense of security for the ones inside. I wish you will never have to try it. |
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Post by Gary Hammond on Aug 3, 2009 21:39:57 GMT -5
Hi Mike, The roll cage is looking good! ................But I got to ask............how did you make out removing the roof with the windshield installed??  Gary Hammond, |
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Post by gtmike on Aug 5, 2009 20:28:03 GMT -5
Gary, it actually came off without a hitch. I was extremely surprised. The windshield stayed in the frame and the whole thing lifted right off.
-M
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