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Post by Gary Hammond on Mar 17, 2024 13:32:36 GMT -5
Hi Loves2nap, Greetings All, ...... Seems like a good idea to move rear weight to the front in this car. Is this common/easy? Much appreciated. There is almost no room under the front end of a GT. I couldn't even figure out a good way to place the battery there and make it accessible. Instead, I made a battery holder and installed it just in front of the rear axle. Mine is a swing axle chassis. To change the battery I put jack stands under the rear and use a hydraulic floor jack to remove and replace the battery. It helps to remove the right rear wheel, but is not totally necessary. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Feb 25, 2024 15:21:37 GMT -5
No! This is a common problem on GTIIs and is caused by the body itself sagging in the rear and throwing the doors out of alinement. This is usually referred to as Butt Sag. There are several prior threads and posts on this subject in this forum. It must be corrected by slowly raising the rear end and adding support braces.
Do a search for butt sag to see all the discussions about it.
Gary Hammond
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Post by Gary Hammond on Feb 3, 2024 10:27:35 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, Thanks for your help. Would love to meet at Starved Rock this summer. Sounds like a plan! We're in Florida now until mid April. We can keep in touch and make plans by e-mail. regards, Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jan 31, 2024 11:33:19 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, Your Bradley is still looking great! Glad you got this method to work. Maybe we can meet up again somewhere this summer? Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jan 30, 2024 21:45:56 GMT -5
Hi Leonard,
Where is the "My Photo's" page you referred to above? What is the name of the web site that is on? Is this on Dropbox? The URL is the address line that appears at the top of every page that you bring up on the browser.
Try e-mailing the links of the photos you want to show to my e-mail address, which is sandyham@freew3.com, and I'll see if I can help you get them posted on the forum.
Regards, Gary Hammond
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jan 30, 2024 13:04:44 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, I found that the link feature on this forum didn't work for me either. What I had to do was copy the URL at the top of the page where your photo is and then just paste that directly into the text without using any of the link buttons from either the forum or the source. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jan 28, 2024 13:32:44 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jan 28, 2024 12:39:53 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, This forum has exceeded it's space limit for attachments. You have to link to another site where the photo is already posted. Then, when you click the link, it will take you to the other web site where the photo is. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Jun 19, 2023 16:08:11 GMT -5
Hi Toolman, I recently acquired my first Bradley GT and, of course, all the plexiglass is shot. I am a tall guy and can either lower the floor pans or do a body lift, no problem. What I was considering was cutting the T top center section behind the windshield and removing the T top making it a roadster.. Has anyone done this? Can you give me pointers? Is it a bad idea?b I'm a little concerned about windshield frame support if I remove the top. Any and all comments, negative, positive, or neutral are welcome. I'm older with thick skin. If you cut the T top center and remove the center section you will have to reinforce the windshield frame supports as they are very weak. Most of the strength of the windshield comes from the glass itself and from the T top. Here are links to pics of one I saw back in 2012 at the Effingham VW Funfest. link 1link 2Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 1, 2023 7:13:11 GMT -5
Hi Papad, Are the GT2 CD's still available? My grandson and I are restoring a 1973 Bradley GTll and need the CD for reference, and ideas. Thanks! Available here. bradleygt.com/post/19854/threadGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 11, 2022 13:53:48 GMT -5
As I recall, some people reported having a serial number and others didn't have one. My GT body doesn't have one at all. It was apparently hit and miss with no real significance or order to any numbers that did appear. This was discussed years ago on the old board that got infected with a virus and was taken down. I think Jeff Troy may have some info on this? Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Oct 4, 2022 16:24:21 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 17, 2022 16:33:11 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, The fiberglass seat shells bolt to the adjusting rails. You have to remove the upholstery from the seat shell for access to the bolts. The rails are bolted through the floor pan. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 19, 2021 8:37:13 GMT -5
Hi foxraven, Jeff Troy sells a CD with manuals and all the info you'll need. Here's a link to a previous post where he lists how to get one from him. linkGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 11, 2021 10:50:42 GMT -5
That would be Kyle Murdock. Here's a link to his member page. Kyle MurdockGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Sept 30, 2021 7:13:12 GMT -5
Don't use gas struts on a GT. They will break the plexiglass doors!!!Use only telescopic door props that latch in the open position. These used to be used on older pickup topper doors. Here's a link to the mechanical latches. linkThe build manual shows how to install them. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 8, 2021 8:18:35 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, The single port or double port refers to the number of intake ports in each cylinder head. You have single port heads on yours which require a single port manifold. It uses a one piece tube that goes all the way across the engine and fastens to the head on each side with a flange. Like in this link. single port manifoldWith dual port heads, the intake manifold is a three piece construction. The center piece fastens to cast aluminum end pieces with a rubber boot. The end castings then bolt directly to the heads. These end castings are Y shaped to provide for feeding two intake ports into the heads. Here's the links. center section and End castingsBut I also found replacement pre-heat tubes which are all you need for yours. I didn't even realize these were available separately when we spoke over the phone. Here's the link to the pre-heat tubes. Pre-heat TubesGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 4, 2021 18:24:54 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, Got the pictures OK. That hole is definitely in the crossover tube. The tube looks pretty rusty but could be patched with some thin sheet metal and a couple of hose clamps for a temporary repair. Long term repair would be to replace the entire intake and crossover assembly. If you want to replace it, I'd be happy to help you in my shop if you want. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 4, 2021 13:15:53 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, I'm confused. Are you asking about the exhaust manifold or the intake manifold? Do you have the single port system or the dual port system? I'm assuming that you're asking about the intake manifold, as any air leak in it would cause hard starting and a very lean fuel mixture. There is an exhaust heat crossover pipe that goes from side to side to provide exhaust heat to the carb for better fuel vaporization. The crossover pipe is permanently attached to the intake tube. In the single port system the pipes are welded together, and in the dual port system the crossover pipe is permanently attached to the removable center section of the intake manifold. You shouldn't need to drop the engine, but you may need to remove the generator stand and maybe the fuel pump and distributor in order to remove the assembly. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Apr 23, 2021 20:15:46 GMT -5
Hi Leonard, I use 20w-50 racing oil in mine. Seems to work real good. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Feb 20, 2021 19:13:41 GMT -5
Hi Meatloaf, Here are two more links to nice exhaust systems. The first one is to Al Dorsey's custom GT with "Zoom Tubes" which sound and look really great on his car. The next link is to a "Cannon" system I found online at CB Performance years ago. link #1 link #2Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Feb 20, 2021 18:42:51 GMT -5
Hi Meatloaf, Hey Guys (and girls)….. curiosity question: What exhaust set up do you like? I am ready to put an exhaust on my GT 1, and all I am seeing other people do is the "4 tip GT System" type from J bugs and it seems to stick out pretty far. I kinda like the Baja ones that look like bugles, but would like to see some options actually installed. So if anyone would like to share their set up, I would greatly appreciate it! FYI: mine is a single port with the carb heater (don't remember the official name of that pipe) and I have deleted the heaters. I made my own custom exhaust system which I then wrapped to hold in the heat. It uses two mufflers in series on each bank connected together with J-tubes. The bottom oval mufflers are fabricated from scratch with baffles and built in heat exchangers for cabin heat. And the top ones are baffled in line mufflers I purchased from JC Whitney. The tips are stainless steel pipes welded to the outlet pipes. Here's a link to a video I posted of it in another thread. linkGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Dec 13, 2020 16:46:58 GMT -5
Here's another link that takes you to Rob Stone's postings on this web site. There are two pages here with photos and a lot more links. Recent Posts by Rob StoneGary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Dec 13, 2020 16:16:09 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Hammond on Dec 12, 2020 22:15:19 GMT -5
Hi Bernie, Like Jeff said, Rob Stone did this several years ago to a GTII as a father/son project. I helped design and then machined a hinge and linear actuator system for him. He had to do a lot of reinforcing of the fiberglass. It did function, but was a lot of wasted effort and money. He then started to make the back end flip as well. That never got finished, and his son lost interest in the whole project. He eventually sold it to someone else. About that same time, Skip 20 was doing extensive modifications on several GTIIs. He was installing Subaru engines and drive trains in them and also mixing in some Toyota and Honda parts. He fabricated some real hybrid stuff. He hinged the rear end of some of these and also wound up acquiring the GTII that Rob Stone had previously cut up. Skip passed away a couple of years ago. Here's a link to his u-tube page which is still up. Skip20 YouTubeMy advice is that this would be a lot of effort and expense that would gain nothing and also weaken an already flimsy body. There is almost no room under the front end of a GT. I couldn't even figure out a good way to place the battery there and make it accessible. Instead, I made a battery holder and installed it just in front of the rear axle. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Dec 7, 2020 14:14:24 GMT -5
Two other things to keep in mind is that replacement windshields are not available for the GT II. And most of them have "butt sag" which causes misalignment of the doors. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Sept 12, 2020 17:41:48 GMT -5
Hi Paul, I have finned aluminum, bolt on valve covers with cork gaskets on mine. They don't leak, but I do use Hi-temp silicone seal on the bolts. Here's a link to picture of it in my shop. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Sept 9, 2020 7:14:37 GMT -5
I think they all have the built in regulator, but you can contact them to find out for sure. 1-800-274-8337 Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Sept 8, 2020 22:09:24 GMT -5
You already have an alternator, so you already have the stand as well. You only need to replace the stand when changing from a generator to an alternator. Gary Hammond,
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Post by Gary Hammond on Sept 8, 2020 21:35:11 GMT -5
Here's a link to alternators from CB Performance. AlternatorsGary Hammond,
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