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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 14, 2012 21:07:13 GMT -5
Hi, John,
Jest checked my CD. That brochure is the "Bradley VIP Newsletter," Volume 1 Issue 1.
It's in the Bonus Section (10 Bradley Automotive Manuals and Literature), then 02, Bradley Automotive Catalogs and Literature, then 03 Bradley VIP Newsletters. Pages 1 through 4 of that particular newsletter are on files 01, 02, 03 and 04.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 9, 2012 23:56:25 GMT -5
The entire Coolaire-Nordic air-co manual is on my GT CD, as well as the section of the Bradley manual that's covers its installation. That eBay unit looked to me like the original C-N system that Bradley sold with its kits.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 8, 2012 14:22:35 GMT -5
Hi, drcov,
Here is the information about my Bradley CDs: My Bradley GT and GTII CDs hold files of the original assembly and wiring manuals, and any official updates. The GT CD also holds roughly 36 years and 645 thousand actual miles worth of useful information.
Ordering is easy. Just send $35 through PayPal to jefftroy@aol.com , or you can send $35 by check or money order to:
Jeff Troy 759 New Holland Ave. Lancaster PA 17602
Be sure to state whether you need the GT or the GTII CD. The cars -- and the manuals -- are very different.
The advantage of the CD over an original printed manual is that you can take the pages out to shop and not have to worry about dogging them with oil, grease or other shop debris. If you ruin a page, you can just print another.
One of my CDs just may be the best money you can spend on your car. I'm sure that anyone who has it -- and most owners do -- will tell you that it's extremely helpful.
Bradley GT Information for Owners on CD-ROM Section 00: Text files Section 01: 1976 Original Configuration - Metallic Brown Section 02: 1980 First Rebuild - Cream, Copper and Brown Section 03: 1985 Second Rebuild - White, Blue, Pink and Purple Section 04: 1993-1995 Complete Restoration Section 05: 1995 Shows Section 06: 1996 The Wreck Section 07: 1997-2000 Re-Body Donor Preparation Section 08: 2000-2002 Re-Body Section 09: Post-2002 Car Shows Section 10: Bonus Section - Bradley GT Manuals and Literature Section 11: On The Road Section 12: Restoration Parts, Literature and Instructions Section 13: Sun Ray Products - Bradley GT Kits and Parts Section 14: Reference Materials Section 15: VW Part Source Catalogs Section 10: Work In Progress Files (additional files to be edited for all sections)
Bradley GTII Structural Plans & Updates on CD-ROM Section 01: GTII Structural Plans, Screen Section 02: GTII Structural Plans, Print Section 03: GTII Parts Inventory Section 04: VW Part Source Catalog Recommendations Section 05: Kit in California 2000 Section 06: Arrival in Lancaster PA 2000 Section 07: Assembling the GTII Full Kit – EMPTY FOLDER Section 08: Bradley Automotive Catalogs & Literature Section 09: Reference Book Recommendations Section 10: Dropping the Pan
Thanks, and warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 5, 2012 10:00:09 GMT -5
Hi, Dan,
Couldn't agree more. Except for the paint, my GT looks to be almost box stock. Truth is that almost part has been replaced or modified in some way to produce a practical and reliable daily driver.
BTW, you do amazing work. I am more and more impressed with every image.
P.S. If the lollipops aren't enough, I may also be the only person who likes the original school bus tail lights on the Twoie! Just paint the housings to match the car and they look pretty good.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 4, 2012 16:14:43 GMT -5
Very nice SE (Special Edition) GT. Where's your engine lid?
Hate to disagree with Dan, but I love the lollipops.
Good luck with the car.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 29, 2012 13:38:15 GMT -5
If you have my CD, the entire brochure is on the disk.
And yes, Gary (Bradley) Fuller's tacky jacket is priceless.
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 24, 2012 21:34:33 GMT -5
If it's running reliably with a clear title and no mechanical or electrical issues, it should easily bring from $2-3000 and possibly more, depending upon how much the buyer likes or dislikes the color, upholstery, or anything else s/he can use to convince you to lower your price.
Depending upon mileage and engine type, you could easily get more than $3000. These cars have no actual "book" value, so it's really always just a question of how good the car looks, how well it runs -- and what a buyer is willing to pay when it comes time to count the cash.
Your car looks like a very nice example of stock pre-1976 GT, complete with all the Bradley originals like the kitchen cabinet door handles, Corvette-copy windshield trim and fastback rear Plexiglas.
The only obvious fault I see is the too-close-together front bumpers, and that shouldn't cause you to take one penny less. The fix is easy by just moving the bumper tube U-bolts outward under the cowl, and repositioning the U-bolts that secure them to the front end torsion tubes. Probably take you less than an hour if the nuts aren't frozen
Very nice, clean looking car. Best of luck with the sale.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 20, 2012 16:09:05 GMT -5
Hi, Skip, Car looks amazing. I use Totally Stainless and Fastening Products of Lancaster for my stainless fasteners, but if you still need those #10 x 1-1/4-inch hex-head machine cap screws, try Fastening Products. They will have whatever you in stock and ready to ship. Ask for Denny or Trina and tell them I told you to call. Fastening Products of Lancaster (PA): 217-299-5771 or tap to Denny or Trina online at www.fasteningproducts.netNice people and excellent prices - absolutely ANYTHING in fasteners of every description. Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Mar 30, 2012 12:42:03 GMT -5
I use a Gene Berg Dual Quiet Pack, pretty much as Dave (above) spelled out. It's been coated with the real Jet-Hot Metallic Ceramic, and still looks reasonably good after 18 years and almost 400,000 miles since the coating. Similar exhaust systems have been in most VW catalog houses. Berg's was made in Mexico, so I doubt that the mufflers are proprietary, although his company may have done the collector.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Mar 24, 2012 22:12:07 GMT -5
All the bust, guys -- and many, many more!
Warmest regards...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Mar 16, 2012 17:45:31 GMT -5
Hi, Harlow,
My Bradley GT and GTII CDs hold files of the original assembly and wiring manuals, and any official updates. The GT CD also holds roughly 36 years and 645 thousand actual miles worth of useful information.
Ordering is easy. Just send $35 through PayPal to jefftroy@aol.com.
If you don't have PayPal, you can send $35 by check or money order to:
Jeff Troy 759 New Holland Ave. Lancaster PA 17602
Be sure to state whether you need the GT or the GTII CD. The cars – and the manuals -- are very different.
The advantage of the CD over an original printed manual is that you can take the pages out to shop and not have to worry about dogging them with oil, grease or other shop debris. If you ruin a page, you can just print another.
One of my CDs just may be the best money you can spend on your car. I'm sure that anyone who has it -- and most owners do -- will tell you that it's extremely helpful.
Bradley GT Information for Owners on CD-ROM Section 00: Text files Section 01: 1976 Original Configuration - Metallic Brown Section 02: 1980 First Rebuild - Cream, Copper and Brown Section 03: 1985 Second Rebuild - White, Blue, Pink and Purple Section 04: 1993-1995 Complete Restoration Section 05: 1995 Shows Section 06: 1996 The Wreck Section 07: 1997-2000 Re-Body Donor Preparation Section 08: 2000-2002 Re-Body Section 09: Post-2002 Car Shows Section 10: Bonus Section - Bradley GT Manuals and Literature Section 11: On The Road Section 12: Restoration Parts, Literature and Instructions Section 13: Sun Ray Products - Bradley GT Kits and Parts Section 14: Reference Materials Section 15: VW Part Source Catalogs Section 10: Work In Progress Files (additional files to be edited for all sections)
Bradley GTII Structural Plans & Updates on CD-ROM Section 01: GTII Structural Plans, Screen Section 02: GTII Structural Plans, Print Section 03: GTII Parts Inventory Section 04: VW Part Source Catalog Recommendations Section 05: Kit in California 2000 Section 06: Arrival in Lancaster PA 2000 Section 07: Assembling the GTII Full Kit – EMPTY FOLDER Section 08: Bradley Automotive Catalogs & Literature Section 09: Reference Book Recommendations Section 10: Dropping the Pan
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 26, 2012 19:22:17 GMT -5
Hi, Gary,
What wonderful news!
Best wishes to you and the family -- and don't misplace the plans for those pedal-Ponies you make. She'll want one soon.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 11, 2012 18:23:31 GMT -5
Hey, KCG,
Have a great day!
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 11, 2012 16:10:35 GMT -5
Hey, Bri,
I've kinda been wondering the same thing. He was all over the board, then nothing. Let's hope that he hasn't been in an accident - or worse.
I had his phone, but can't find it. If anyone else knows how to contact him, maybe you'll give it a try. Email should be easy enough to dig up.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 29, 2011 10:12:33 GMT -5
Hi, Jim,
I saw your email addy in another post. Where are you and what kind(s) of aircraft are you into?
Been in the hobby all my life, and the RC industry since 1980. Worked for AMA for awhile in the late '80s, ran a killer hobby shop in King of Prussia (Philadelphia suburb), and now do Park Pilot (magazine) for AMA.
I'm in PA, about 50 miles west of Philly. Used to fly with Valley Forge, now with Lancaster County RC.
I'll be at AMA EXPO in Ontario, California, in January, WRAM in New Jersey (formerly White Plains NY) in February, E-Fest in Illinois in March, and Weak Signals (Toledo) in April.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 28, 2011 12:04:28 GMT -5
Hi,
You may think you do, but you're gonna hate it.
I had one when I built my kit in 1976. It lasted maybe a month before I ripped it out and trashed it.
Negatives:
1. Blocks all access to the rear package shelf unless you have a Sundowner rear window and don't mind pulling it to load anything in back with more volume than a bathing suit
2. Kills elbow room for driver and passenger
3. Stupid looking - like a spoiler on a Nash Metropolitan
4. Original Bradley part is a poor fit
5. Wouldn't do much to help in a rollover when installed per plans
Positives:
1. Makes a Bradley go really, really fast, but not as fast as mud flaps or dual antennas
Sorry, but the Bradley roll bar is ridiculous.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 24, 2011 12:11:49 GMT -5
Had 10 weeks in one spot in 1976 when I was still playing rock and roll. Went for the ticket but ran out of time and weather before I did the cross country flights or FAA test.
Cape May County Airport near Wildwood, New Jersey, gave me 42 hours - 22 dual, 20 solo - in a PA28 Cherokee 140, but no ticket. Lost interest after that, partly because I was out on the road again, but mostly because I actually have a lot more fun flying RC airplanes, which I've done for just about forever.
Sport license sounds like the smart way to go for me, too. Simple, all VFR and a lot less craziness. I've asked a few questions at one local airport, but haven't been motivated enough to get off my rear end.
Hope it works great for you.
Typical pilot gags:
If you want to go up, pull back on the stick. If you want to go down, pull back some more.
A pilot's three most useless items: Runway behind you, altitude above you, and the fuel you swore was in the tank!
Happy landings...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 22, 2011 13:55:17 GMT -5
Hi, cdale35,
Send an email to jefftroy@aol.com and I'll send the full schematic page from the GT manual.
Cali14,
I'll call about your harness.
Thanks and regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 18, 2011 12:40:28 GMT -5
Hey, M,
Nice looking Twoie. Looks like you got the windshield and door fits down to a science.
Best of luck with the car.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 18, 2011 12:37:09 GMT -5
Hi, Cali,
If the gentleman ahead of me in line does not take the deal for your wire harness, please let me know and I will. Cash ready, no stories, no BS. I can PayPal immediately.
Please tap here, to jefftroy@aol.com or call my cell: 717-917-3670.
Thanks and regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 18, 2011 12:34:44 GMT -5
Hi, Buds,
I'd like to modify and use an original GT wire harness in my Fiberfab MG-TD.
I know that many of you, including myself, like to use a homebrew harness, so is there anyone who still has the original, half-decent-or-better GT harness for sale?
Please tap here, email to jefftroy@aol.com or call my cell: 717-917-3670.
I could probably work with a Twoie harness as well.
Thanks and warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Dec 8, 2011 14:43:16 GMT -5
The original 3-inch pan-drop dimensional drawings and instructions from Bradley are on my CD, along with another drawing and dozens of step-by-step images of me doing it a second time with new pans, when the drop kit from Bradley Automotive was no longer available.
The steps show me installing the drop with the pans already welded onto the frame, but with the body removed.
The drop information is on both my GT CD and my GTII CD, but I don't think the GTII seats will fit inside the "drop zone." If you have a Twoie, you might have to consider raising the body or changing/modifying the seats.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Nov 13, 2011 20:21:52 GMT -5
Hi, Smyrna,
For the GT:
Stand next to the car with your right side facing toward the driver opening.
Place your right hand on the corner of the T-top where the forward lip of the top meets the center panel.
Plant your right foot on car floor.
Place your left hand over the edge of the door sill approximately 6 inches ahead of where the rear of the T-top meets the door sill.
Shift your weight to your left hand (on the sill) and lift your left leg over the door sill and onto the floor.
Maintain your balance, and slowly let yourself sit.
Try not to put too much weight (pressure) on the seat back as you slide into the seat. You don't want to cause cracks or breaks in the seat bottom around the mounting bolts.
Trust me. It's a goofy move, but it starts to look and feel pretty smooth after you get used to it. Once it's a single, flowing motion, you'll look like you're born to get into the car.
Getting out is another story, and the story gets a lot longer as we get older and fatter!
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Nov 8, 2011 12:58:51 GMT -5
Hi, Guys,
CD is easy.
$35 PayPay to jefftroy@aol.com or send a check to Jeff Troy, 759 New Holland Ave., Lancaster PA 17602. Shipping is included.
Be sure to specify GT or GTII. The CDs are very different.
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Oct 10, 2011 18:49:00 GMT -5
Hi, Jeff & Theresa,
The Bradley GT door handles were (seriously) nothing more than kitched drawer handles from any big box home store.
The stock handles are no longer produced, but you should be able to find something to match the hole spacing at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Just measure the spacing, bring a ruler and check the stock on hand. Both stores have dozens of choices.
I gave up on the handles a long time ago. It's just as easy to grab the window from the bottom when opening it from the outside. You'll never use the inside handle anyway; just push up (and forward to prevent disengaging the hinges) on the upper section of the gull.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Sept 30, 2011 22:01:21 GMT -5
Hi, Hag,
I probably still have it -- somewhere! I'll have a look in the accessible places, but it could be packed away in some box that hasn't been opened in more than 10 years. I'll let you know if it turns up.
Warmest...
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Post by Jeff Troy on Sept 30, 2011 21:52:52 GMT -5
Hey, Brian,
Any chance you have a wire harness laying around? I could use one for my TD project.
The harness was the only significant thing missing from the NIB kit, and the GT harness would probably be a big improvement over what the Fiberfab kit would have provided.
Thanks and warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Sept 28, 2011 18:14:49 GMT -5
Hi, Hag & Friends,
My GT was delivered in May of 1976.
I was living in Newtown, Pennsylvania, at the time, and that big Bradley truck was a very impressive sight as it drove up the driveway.
There were at least a half dozen GT bodies in slings on either side of the interior, and stacks of numbered boxes with the parts to complete each kit.
Bradley was -- without question -- the most professional kit car operation of the day. I got round-the-clock phone support, and any part in question was immediately replaced by the company at no charge - and fast.
I never liked the GTII, and bought my GTII kit only because I had such a fantastic experience with my GT. I found the Twoie in California, in 2000, new-in-box, at a great price, and couldn't say no. Cost me $1000 and a broken windshield (loose inside the car) to have it hauled to Pennsylvania.
After 10 or more years of garage rent, collecting double glass, air-co and every optional GTII part on the planet without drilling a single hole or turning a single screw, I found a new-in-box Fiberfab MG-TD in 2005. A few years later, I sold my GTII kit and everything along with it at roughly a $3000 loss.
My MG is coming along fine (see post in Off Topic Section), and I still drive my GT almost every day - sun, snow, ice or rain.
Sorry to get off the subject. The Bradley truck was a real rush!
Warmest regards,
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Post by Jeff Troy on Sept 21, 2011 17:07:03 GMT -5
Hi, Guys,
I installed a Pertronix Ignitor in 1994, 340 thousand miles ago - and it's still there and working perfectly.
Building Fiberfab MG TD now, and have installed newer Ignitor, Pertronix coil and plug wire set. Did a 1641 for the MG, and it runs beautifully.
I'm sure a lot of systems work well, but I stay with what's proved itself to me in the field.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Sept 18, 2011 11:21:35 GMT -5
Hi,
I'm not big on shock technology, but the first thing I'd do is make sure that stock VW shocks or shocks with essentially the same strength were installed on your car. A lot of owners/previous owners can be easily impressed by "heavy-duty racing" advertising bullets, and all a stiffer shock does is give you a stiffer ride, in some cases "stupid" stiff.
The GT is roughly 800, and the Twoie is probably 300-450 pounds lighter than a stock Beetle, so using a stiffer shock is not really a good idea if you want an even halfway comfortable street car.
Warmest...
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