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Post by tasibrett on Oct 14, 2015 6:05:19 GMT -5
Ok jspbtown thanks for the reply. After talking to my dad we've decided to moderate the car and use a donor windshield instead, that said what is the closest window shield you can get from a donor that will be the best fit?
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Post by tasibrett on Oct 14, 2015 6:06:32 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay in response, I've got exams and I'm at that age when you start getting screwed with school work.
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 14, 2015 8:35:04 GMT -5
Use the search feature and locate the string by Skip on the 280zx (I believe) modifications.
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Post by tasibrett on Oct 16, 2015 21:33:53 GMT -5
Thank you.
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Post by systech on Mar 10, 2016 12:28:45 GMT -5
So,
I just got off of the phone with the glass place in PA that I think everyone has talked to. What is interesting, is I was able to speak with someone that has actually used this company in the past and speaks highly of their work.
Having said that, what they told me, is that the initial mold and setup cost would be roughly $2500 to $3000. The actual cost per piece would be dependent on the number of pieces ordered. I am willing to do the leg work of the order and would suggest setting up a trust account at somewhere like Bank of America as I believe they have coverage throughout the US. I am not an expert on that and welcome any input on how to do that.
Please let me know who has interest so I can get a more firm quote.
you can email me directly at systechconsulting@gmail.com with any questions.
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Post by mrbigh on Mar 22, 2016 21:16:57 GMT -5
SYSTECH, you should put also a notification in the classified tab to start collecting names of prospect purchasers.
Easily we can collect 20 firm individuals orders and probably some investors for a couple of glass per capita.
Talk to the manufacturer for an initial run of 50 pieces and see how expensive it becomes.
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Post by tasibrett on Aug 17, 2016 7:23:12 GMT -5
Well my farther and I live in Australia and we'll put our hands up to be involved with the mold. We'll take two front windows.
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Post by camshaft on Aug 31, 2016 23:29:25 GMT -5
Just a thought, I was walking along the road and I noticed the rear windows of some newer SUVs are looking more curved (probably for air resistance) maybe cutting one out of these could be doable? I am not going to attempt this, as I still have my windshield.
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Post by flatheadgary on Jan 2, 2017 1:08:53 GMT -5
I thought about starting a new thread, but figured "what the heck", this is still here. To get to the matter at hand. What is the difference between the gt and the gt2 windshield? Is the gt still available and the gt2 is not? I am very adept at 'glass work, as I build molds and parts. Being trained by one of the original makers of 'glass parts for drag racing, Cal Auto, back in the late '50's. I said all that to say this, nothing scares me when making glass stuff. Now to my original thought. If gt windshields are still available, how about modifying the window opening to accept the gt windshield? Or, how about making a mold of the complete roof of a gt2, less the windshield area, and adapt it to the gt roof? viola! Instant gt2. Obviously, there are a bunch of other things that would have to be done, but this is something that is not out of my wheel house. I am asking all you fine gentlemen these question because I don't have a Bradley yet and I like the gt2 best, so I am just looking ahead. OK, now tell me how crazy I am to spend this much time and money on a car you can buy for nickels and dimes, you wont hurt my feelings. My wife tells me this all the time. thanks, gary
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 2, 2017 11:00:19 GMT -5
GT windshield is from a late 60's corvette convertible. Still readily available and not expensive. If my VERY old memory serves me I believe the GT windshield is significantly smaller than the GT2.
But with creativity and money anything is possible. How it would end up looking is another question entirely. It appears that the 280zx windshield is pretty close and requires minimal fabrication to fit.
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Post by kitcarguy on Jan 3, 2017 17:10:51 GMT -5
Getting people to pay for your handy work will be the issue. They do not want to spend $500 to get a new windshield when they come up . They are certainly not going to pay for a new vette windshield and an entire top assembly. lol I thought about starting a new thread, but figured "what the heck", this is still here. To get to the matter at hand. What is the difference between the gt and the gt2 windshield? Is the gt still available and the gt2 is not? I am very adept at 'glass work, as I build molds and parts. Being trained by one of the original makers of 'glass parts for drag racing, Cal Auto, back in the late '50's. I said all that to say this, nothing scares me when making glass stuff. Now to my original thought. If gt windshields are still available, how about modifying the window opening to accept the gt windshield? Or, how about making a mold of the complete roof of a gt2, less the windshield area, and adapt it to the gt roof? viola! Instant gt2. Obviously, there are a bunch of other things that would have to be done, but this is something that is not out of my wheel house. I am asking all you fine gentlemen these question because I don't have a Bradley yet and I like the gt2 best, so I am just looking ahead. OK, now tell me how crazy I am to spend this much time and money on a car you can buy for nickels and dimes, you wont hurt my feelings. My wife tells me this all the time. thanks, gary |
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Post by flatheadgary on Jan 3, 2017 23:31:52 GMT -5
you misunderstood what i said. i didn't say i was going to sell them. i was talking about doing it for myself. i also thought if it came off good, maybe i would make a mold and make new Bradley gt2's with the gt windshield frame in it. i don't think anyone would buy one though, as i would have to make everything else for it too. i am not looking for a new career. it would just be for me, as i said. what got me thinking about all this is there are two Bradley's on craigslist right now. one is a gt for 1500 runs and looks good. the other is a gt2 for 1200 without a motor and needs paint. have a look. i would buy both of them but i just don't have the money as i just bought 2 other cars in the last month. gt orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5938076397.htmlgt2 inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5941058619.html |
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Post by kitcarguy on Jan 4, 2017 6:33:21 GMT -5
I did misunderstand. I know who is selling the GT2 you posted. The bradley is at a good starting point as well.
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 4, 2017 10:18:52 GMT -5
That GT better have had some real good engineering behind that windshield or the driver might have some glass knuckles when the windshield flops down at highway speed.
The GT2 is a real project. You need to be able to do everything (wiring, bodywork, paint, interior, welding, etc etc) just to break even on that thing.
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Post by flatheadgary on Jan 4, 2017 22:51:28 GMT -5
guys i think you missed the point about these cars in relation to my first post. they would give me the two cars i would need to make a mold of the gt2 roof,then make a part and graft it on the gt,is all i was saying. also, how would you know how much work was needed on the gt2? it also doesn't matter to me as i am a welder and i paint and do all my own wiring and anything else it might need including engine building. this was all just a mental excercise as i don't have the money anyway.
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Post by lefty on Jan 19, 2017 22:40:56 GMT -5
Question. I've read through this thread several times an still not clear….., as stated above the GT windshield originates from an early corvette. What is the origin of the GT II glass did it come from a production car (if so what car?) or was it made specifically for the GT II by a glass manufacturer?
Thanks
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 20, 2017 10:08:50 GMT -5
It was made for Bradley Automotive specifically for the GTII. It was not used in any production car.
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Post by lefty on Jan 20, 2017 11:37:59 GMT -5
Ok got it. hence the references to Automotive Specialties in the early section of this thread.
So I see 3 solutions
1) Get a glass manufacturer to make a new run as suggested earlier. Expensive and hard to organize.
2) Get a aircraft or motorsports windscreen supplier to make a small run in Plexi-glass. Also expensive but much weight savings, may be some legal issues in some states.
3) Modify an existing production glass to fit.
What about contacting a high end Hot Rod / Custom car shop. They are always moving rooflines around and needing to cut down glass.
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 21, 2017 18:19:07 GMT -5
"So I see 3 solutions
1) Get a glass manufacturer to make a new run as suggested earlier. Expensive and hard to organize.
2) Get a aircraft or motorsports windscreen supplier to make a small run in Plexi-glass. Also expensive but much weight savings, may be some legal issues in some states.
3) Modify an existing production glass to fit.
What about contacting a high end Hot Rod / Custom car shop. They are always moving rooflines around and needing to cut down glass. "
Pretty much...and those have been the solutions that have been identified for probably 10 years (or more) now.
None have worked to date....other than probably Skip's 280ZX approach.
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Post by manwithplan on Mar 17, 2017 12:34:52 GMT -5
I have heard that the windshield from a mid '60s corvette or a pinto may fit the bradley..... anyone have any knowledge on this? also... does the GT and the GT2 use the same windshield?
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 17, 2017 22:01:56 GMT -5
"I have heard that the windshield from a mid '60s corvette or a pinto may fit the Bradley+ = Yes...late 60's corvette fits a Bradley GT
"does the GT and the GT2 use the same windshield?" = No..the GT2 used a proprietary windshield made exclusively for the GT2. It is NOT from any production car.
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Post by horen2tas on Mar 19, 2017 17:22:39 GMT -5
 I still say anyone who's stuck without a windshield & handy with fibre glass
should give this a shot,
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Post by kitcarguy on Mar 22, 2017 11:38:43 GMT -5
I "Think" I might have a better solution. I am picking up a second car on Saturday and I have a few ideas in my head. As soon as I have time I will work on it .
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Post by mechmike360 on Mar 12, 2021 16:01:59 GMT -5
Any news?
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