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Post by 76bradley714 on Feb 17, 2011 12:36:16 GMT -5
I have a 1976 Bradley GT, my gull-wing doors do not have the receiving end of the hardware attached to the body, wondering if this is a part I can buy that maybe was originally meant for another car (or boat) or possibly an aftermarket suggestion that would allow the door to spring open automatically. Any help is greatly appreciated. By the way, this car has been garaged for 30 years, only has 7k original miles, can someone tell me what these are worth?!?! Attachments:
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Post by jspbtown on Feb 17, 2011 12:46:01 GMT -5
The problem with using the gas assist type struts are the pressures they place on the doors. it will make them crack over time.
Its worth? Whatever someone will pay. Even well done Bradley's don't command a ton of money.
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Post by Kyle Murdock on Feb 17, 2011 16:21:16 GMT -5
I just posted this link for someone else today, but these guys had a near identical door prop to the original. I looked now, and it looks like they might, but you can't view a large picture. They also had stainless hinges just like the originals. www.spdhardware.com/ |
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Post by 76bradley714 on Feb 17, 2011 18:10:17 GMT -5
That's a great start, thanks to the both of you for your help, it's greatly appreciated! Are there any alternatives that might put less stress on the plexiglass? Each side has the 2 screws (near the top, outside edge, attached to the body) but no receiving hardware, wondering if it's something universal, or brand specific. Another question I have (sorry if I'm supposed to re-post in other threads, I'm new to this) The engine has 7,300 original miles, all put on in the 1976-1977, then was garaged for over 30 years. When I start the car (1600cc) it runs alright for anywhere from 5 seconds, to a minute, then slowly bogs down, and sputters to a sad stop  Is this something most likely caused by flooding, bad vacuum, re-kiting the carb, or any other small issues, maybe something I can change by advancing or retarding the timing, or twisting a small screw on the carb. Sorry for the cluster of questions, I just really want to get this bad boy on the road!! -Jonathan |
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Post by leonardabell on Feb 17, 2011 20:30:11 GMT -5
When I bought my GT, the fuel filter was plugged and ran about like that. You might want to check that first.
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Post by mrbigh on Feb 18, 2011 10:20:28 GMT -5
fresh fuel and a new gas filter might cure this "ill" engine, replace the air filter also.
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Is this something most likely caused by flooding, bad vacuum, re-kiting the carb, or any other small issues, maybe something I can change by advancing or retarding the timing, or twisting a small screw on the carb. Sorry for the cluster of questions, I just really want to get this bad boy on the road!! -Jonathan
