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Post by jspbtown on Aug 8, 2020 8:44:00 GMT -5
Hey Jeff....Exciter wiring is easy.
So...two wires to any bulb right? One positive and one negative source. One wire comes from a keyed ignition source. It should provide + current when the key is in the "on" position. It can really come from anywhere.
Now to light the bulb you need a - source. That comes from the Alternator/Generator. That wire comes from the D+ terminal on the alternator (integral regulator).
So....when the car is turned on (but not running) the bulb gets + from the keyed source. And it gets the - from the grounded alternator. When you start the car and rev the engine (you must rev the engine to about 2000 rpm) this "excites" the alternator coil and the - signal is overcome by the + signal and the light goes out as it now has two + signals and no ground.
Sounds like some wire chasing is in your future. I would start at the bulb. The wire that supplies the ground is likely the culprit or the alternator is messed up.
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Post by jspbtown on Aug 8, 2020 8:35:55 GMT -5
Where can you get a replacement speedometer for a gt2 that will fit into the existing trim ring and how can one calibrate for speed inaccuracies because my car has smaller tires than original and the speed is taken off wheel speed. Well you can't. You can check EBAY for replacement models that will match. Or you can replace with an electronic (either speed sensor or GPS driven) speedo.
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 13, 2020 8:26:26 GMT -5
I am sure it can be done. You will have to be quite the craftsman to keep it all in tight since room is at a premium. I bet the cost of doing one will likely be in excess of the value of the car.
When you drive most kits you should be driving them with the same expectations as you do when driving a motorcycle.
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 13, 2020 8:23:14 GMT -5
Consider all plexiglass on the GT a treasure hunt. There are no new sources for it. You can try to find used ones but they are harder and harder to find as time passes. You can also be creative and make something if you want. Or just run it with out it. Except for a few exceptions the GT is pretty much a fair weather toy.
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 9, 2020 8:04:47 GMT -5
Lots of "Well that depends" on this one. All of below is "In my opinion" of course and could vary by region or individual
1. Overall condition of the body? Cracks? Faded gelcoat? An empty shell Bradley with nice gelcoat and no damage might be worth $500-$1000
2. Chassis? Rusted floors? Rusted center tunnel? Title?
3. Any interior?
4. Wheels tires useable or will you need new wheels and tires?
5. Does it have an engine that runs? A transmission that shifts?
6. How bad is the wiring? And can you re-wire a car from scratch?
So....without knowing all those things I am thinking you are between $250 (a damaged shell, rusted chasis, bad wheels/tires, no engine, no transmission, and a lack of wiring) up to $6000 for a pristine shell, a perfect chassis, great wheel/tire combo, high performance engine and tranny, and impeccable wiring.
Then throw in the buyers mental state
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Post by jspbtown on May 17, 2020 8:11:48 GMT -5
You cannot take a mold of your seat because on the GT2 the left and right seats are different.
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 18, 2020 9:20:04 GMT -5
Sounds like butt sag. Now I am going off memory here so anyone please feel free to correct me.
There are two braces toward the back of the car that are horizontal and bolt through the fiberglass. You can likely see them through the rear wheel wells. Unbolt (or more likely cut) those rear bolts out with the rear of the car supported with a jack.
After those are unbolted gently (and I emphasize gently) start jacking the rear of the car up to see if the door gets into better alignment. This should be done over time so you don't stress the glass. A piece of 2x4 wood on the jack to distribute the load is smart as well.
If that corrects it you can re-drill the bolt holes in the glass for a temporary fix or create a support between the two shock towers and under the rear tray for a more permanent solution
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 9, 2020 8:32:16 GMT -5
Ok...so you order brake components for a 1969 VW Beetle (Type 1)
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 7, 2020 10:15:17 GMT -5
A location ALWAYS helps potential buyers...…
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 6, 2020 23:09:37 GMT -5
At first I was thinking maybe a highly customized Scorpion GT......but the lower front is more Bradley than Scorpion. Dip in the front "hood" is also very GT-ish. So I agree with Gary...that's a Bradley GT Looks like someone had a roll of fiberglass and not a great plan.... . Although I do like the door solution
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 3, 2020 22:43:14 GMT -5
You need to host them first somewhere else. I really can't offer more than that.
Or you can head over to The Samba and post them there and link us to your post.
Just one question.....you already have seemed to identify the car as a Bradley....what else are you looking for?
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Post by jspbtown on Mar 2, 2020 9:28:39 GMT -5
Depends on the year of the donor vehicle.....unless they were upgraded.
You need to determine the year of the pan via the VIN stamped on the tunnel near the shifter coupler access panel.
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Post by jspbtown on Feb 22, 2020 15:51:05 GMT -5
Those are factory Bradley seats with the factory sliders....although they do look to be installed backwards
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Post by jspbtown on Feb 22, 2020 15:49:08 GMT -5
Safe? Sure.....until someone slides around the corner and splits the car in half. Then again you won't feel anything because you will be frozen from the lack of heat and you will never see it coming from the frosted over windshield.
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 25, 2020 21:04:46 GMT -5
Sounds interesting. What's the overall height of those Metro motors?
Would love to see those links you referenced on converting upper strut mounts to a arm conversions….especially any that take that front end of the Bradley into consideration.
Front mount rad? Have you looked at the front of a Bradley room wise? You might want to. Will the stock metro water pump handle such a duty? Or will you have to have some sort of electrical pump to assist?
And you should post some pics here of the car you are fabricating. We all love to see custom work being done.
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Post by jspbtown on Jan 24, 2020 9:56:59 GMT -5
"There have been several companies who made "Bug" chassis from scratch to accommodate many needs, genuinely stiff space-frame chassis design and even V8's".....Agreed. I mentioned that in a previous post.
"A custom chassis is not that difficult.".....OK. Would love to see one you have made.
"Struts have been converted to an upper ball-joint MANY times."....Which fit under a Bradley body? Would love to see some pics of that Fiero conversion....front and back of course
A Geo Metro is a unibody. Are you suggesting pulling off drivetrain components for a custom frame?
Or if you decide to swap a Metro 3 cyl into a VW pan and transmission have you determined where the radiator)s) will go? Fuel tank (fuel injection on the Metro right?). Is it dimensionally similar to a VW engine?
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 31, 2019 10:51:14 GMT -5
Nope.....
Steering column, master cylinder reservoir, wiring, fuel tank line,,,,,,,,I think that's about it
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 30, 2019 11:04:29 GMT -5
Yup
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 10, 2019 9:47:06 GMT -5
Many have tried......all have failed Then the their technique is flawed. Probably simpler to make most of the door in fiberglass with a smaller window. Most likely......but until you try either of your suggestions your opinion is not supported by experience. My experience has shown me that things like "dropping a GT body on another chassis" or "making the doors out of fiberglass" is a lot easier to type on a forum then it is to actually accomplish.
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 9, 2019 23:07:36 GMT -5
No.....it is the difficulty.
Front and rear Fiero subframes use McPherson struts. You are going to have to do a TON of fabrication to make them work. And a suspension re-design.
No room for twin side mounted radiators. Nor is there any airflow.
Don't forget you will have to relocate the rear mounted fuel tank to where exactly?
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 7, 2019 9:46:25 GMT -5
The Fiero uses a space frame and you better have an engineering degree from a great school before you start hacking into it.
Plus that doesn't even for a moment take into consideration of a cooling system. A Fiero cooling system will not fit nor work.
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Post by jspbtown on Dec 4, 2019 22:39:27 GMT -5
Many have tried......all have failed
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 26, 2019 11:39:17 GMT -5
Thats solid money for a car like that. Will be interested if it sells
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 19, 2019 12:58:56 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 21, 2019 10:14:42 GMT -5
Here is what you want to hear: Putting a Bradley GT body on another car is easy.
Here is the fact: While anything is possible if you have the right tools, the right knowledge, and a large amount of cash you no longer have a need for, the fact is that there is really nothing you can put a Bradley body on. Most cars are unibody and you can't cut them all up and put a fiberglass body on the remaining parts and expect it not to fold up.
If you really have a need to make your Bradley body into something its not then you will need to consider a custom chassis (http://www.kitcarchassis.com). Now you will sink in WAY much more money than the thing will ever be worth so make sure it is totally discretionary income.
Or...get a cheap VW pan. Rebuild it and improve it a little, and put in a healthy VW motor and use the car for what it was designed to be....an exotic looking car for relatively cheap money
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 3, 2019 22:58:40 GMT -5
No Corvette (other than the new one) is mid engine so you will be taking a frame that doesn't fit the car and mounting an engine in it in a location it was never designed for.
Can you see the exponential complications just starting with that?
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 2, 2019 21:34:05 GMT -5
No, no, no.
Did I mention no?
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 21, 2019 23:31:49 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 21, 2019 23:25:04 GMT -5
Factory seats are the best. GT and GT2 seats are significantly different. Can the GT seats be cut and used (they have a lip on the outer edge of the seat? Sure...but GT seats are best.
The client I built a GT for had them professionally done. They came out FANTASTIC! I wish I still had a good photo hosting site so I could post pics of them.
I added a 4" body lift when I built his GT...I am 6'2" and I was well down inside the vehicle.
There is no OEM seat that will work well. Its not just about reclining...its about head support
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 19, 2019 8:53:26 GMT -5
Unless you plan on delivering it anywhere in the country a location, price, and pictures always makes for a better ad.
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