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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 29, 2011 20:10:42 GMT -5
Whats with your posts?They are throwing the entire forum off whcgt
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Post by whcgt on Nov 29, 2011 20:16:04 GMT -5
How so is that? This is most definately on topic...regarding my Invader GT project. The type of chassis/mechanical components used with any project...has alot to do with how a car builder styles their car. Ever heard of form following function? If your concern is...that my project is not Bradley GT specific...well, this is the off topic section of the forum. What I am doing with my Invader GT, can be applied to a wide range of VW based GT component cars.
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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 29, 2011 20:44:37 GMT -5
I think you misunderstood what I meant. Your first page of posts has the forum really wide. I think it has to do with the first photos you posted. Also your text is not formatting correctly on the first page
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Post by whcgt on Nov 29, 2011 20:50:02 GMT -5
Yeah, I have had some issues with my text not staying in one place, when I post a photo. Instructions on how to get the photos & text lined up...will be of great help.
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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 29, 2011 20:57:42 GMT -5
When using photobucket use there img Code. just paste them one below the other.
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Post by whcgt on Nov 29, 2011 21:11:43 GMT -5
I wish I could upload my photos straight from my computer...instead I have to send them to one of my photobucket albums. I click the direct link info on the photobucket picture, then I copy that to the image icon here on Bradley GT car club forum. Lately, I have been seperating my text & photos, so they can be somewhat understandable. It would be so much easier to simply upload photos from my computer.
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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 29, 2011 21:16:07 GMT -5
you do not have to use the Direct link you can use the image code link. Is there a reason you cannot do this?
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Post by whcgt on Nov 29, 2011 21:30:43 GMT -5
Lack of computer skills. I'll try your instructions on future photos.
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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 30, 2011 7:56:26 GMT -5
Log into photbucket. Once you are logged in you will see an green upload button on the top of the page.Click that button then click the green button that says "select photos or videos" Once you select them they will begin to upload. Once uploaded it will ask you if you want to go to album or upload more. Go to album and under the photos you will see 4 options to share. Choose the last that should said Img Code
That should work for you
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 30, 2011 11:08:38 GMT -5
Whcgt,
Thanks for the offer through the PM.
Nothing personal but you can't make this project work. I don't have time to call you to convince you of all the reasons why it won't work. I know you got smoked on your last kit deal, and unfortunately your going to spend a bunch more money on this dream needlessly. Your not going to make it work. I know this sounds harsh, but its reality.
You have not thought through the process well enough nor do you have an understanding of the platform you are working on. Clearly since you can't afford the $1000 for the car all at once you don't have the significant resources it will take to even consider making this conversion work.
I understand dreams. I understand dreaming of doing wonderful things. When I was a kid I dreamt of making a submarine out of a large propane tank. I did neat drawings like you did on your Invader. It all seemed to make sense to my 10 year old brain at the time. Thank God I didn't have the money to blow on such a silly project then. Your taking money that you can do so much more with and your flushing it down the toilet.
But hey...its America. Go for it. Keep us all posted. Show us your progress. Dosument the build as you go along. Prove me totally wrong and I will make a full apology to you for all to see.
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Post by whcgt on Nov 30, 2011 17:27:05 GMT -5
Ok, It will be a snails pace type of project. But I will keep everyone informed as I go.
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Post by whcgt on Dec 2, 2011 18:48:39 GMT -5
Payment number 1($250) has been made on the Porsche 914.
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Post by whcgt on Jan 3, 2012 19:38:32 GMT -5
Payment number 2($350) has been made on the Porsche 914.
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Post by brianboggs on Jan 12, 2012 21:45:14 GMT -5
When you upload photos you have to hit enter after each one otherwise they go across the page like your first post. Go and edit it by doing that and see what happens. You should just fix the 914 if it is rust free.It looks way better than that Invader. Most of those had underlying rust in the rockers behind that nice panel and in the hell hole under the battery.
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Post by whcgt on Feb 3, 2012 19:34:56 GMT -5
3rd & final payment($400), made. I now own a 1973 "Bahia Red" Porsche 914 2 liter.  |
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Post by kitcarguy on Mar 24, 2012 22:17:40 GMT -5
So whats up with the project?
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Post by whcgt on Mar 26, 2012 23:55:12 GMT -5
Photos of my Porsche 914 project can be seen at: www.facebook.com/william.clay2 I have been doing alot of work on the car, I have made my own ignition harness and alot of other electrical work...such as pulling the injectors & putting on new seals and pulling out the computer & sorting that harness then putting back in the car. Next will be finishing up...sorting out the gas tank fuel lines and alot of rust issues to fix. You will see the rust damage in the photos on my facebook page. Started re-assembling the damaged 1500cc engine...that goes in the Invader GT. Waiting to get the correct pushrod tube outer seals...SCAT sent me the black o-rings...don't need 'em. What I need are the cream colored outer pushrod end seals, should get those by around the beginning of next month. |
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Post by kitcarguy on Mar 27, 2012 14:40:57 GMT -5
I looked at your photos. Boy that thing is a mess. I owned a 74 and loved it, but it was where near time for the scrap yard
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Post by crashdown on Jun 22, 2012 23:54:25 GMT -5
That is one cool looking car was it ever in full production
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Post by whcgt on Jun 27, 2012 23:48:04 GMT -5
Tnx. Yes, it was designed & then produced by Bruce Weeks(Auto Kit) in Alameda California. It was also made in Spain(Escarabajo Invader GT). Not many were made, although there are several varients of the kit. All use a Karmann Ghia windshield & are designed to fit on a type 1 vw chassis. Beetle chassis is what is mainly used, Karmann Ghia chassis can be used....if the floor pans are changed to a Beetle type floor pan.
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 28, 2012 8:33:23 GMT -5
How is the Porsche to Invader project coming?
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Post by crashdown on Jun 28, 2012 11:13:54 GMT -5
Interesting i just got a couple of Avenger gt 12's i need to go pick up looks like a ford gt40 so got my hands full now going to have a garage full of kit cars before the end of the summer might look into one of these invaders next year
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 28, 2012 11:33:12 GMT -5
My Avenger build swore me off restoring full sized kits. I wish you luck with yours!
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Post by whcgt on Jun 28, 2012 16:44:47 GMT -5
How is the Porsche to Invader project coming? I have decided to keep restoring the Porsche 914, because it is a rare & desireable version(1973 Bahia Red F.I. 2.0 liter), it has the rare cloth seat inserts as well. Alot of rust damage is what I am working on, I need to get a repacement rear suspension console..through AutoAtlanta. I then need to have that welded in place. Then I will need new inner & outer longitudinals & floor pans. I am looking for a I.R.S. beetle chassis for my Invader GT instead. |
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Post by kitcarguy on Jul 3, 2012 16:25:42 GMT -5
Seems you would have been able to find a clean 914 for the money you will have to put in it. I remember only paying a few $1000 for the one I owned it I drove it daily.
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Post by whcgt on Jul 4, 2012 0:18:20 GMT -5
I only paid $1000 for the Porsche 914, from a salvage yard. It was a wise investment, as parts alone are worth at least $4,000. When the car is fully restored...1973 Bahia Red 2.0 liter fuel injected Porsche 914's go for around $13,000 to $17,000 on ebay. It is the 2nd most desireable model..after the Porsche914/6 version. |
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 5, 2012 10:30:35 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 5, 2012 10:54:15 GMT -5
Ooops...looks like the Invader is up for sale: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Invader-GT-/120943824587?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c28d04ecbFunny.....No mention of the trashed chassis that he referrenced earlier in this post. Buyer beware I guess. Nov 29, 2011, 3:40pm, jspbtown wrote:Not only hard work, but engineering as well. Hopefully you have some background in design so you can build the appropriate subframe for the Porsche. Would hate to see it fold up on you. Oh...one other question whcgt...I notice in your picture the front wheels seem to be offset in the wheel wells. Will you correct that as well when you mate the body to the 914? If so it might be more than just the couple of inches you initially thought. Great eye, It is indeed a chassis that sucks, that my Invader GT is currently riding on. It is a 1956 chassis, that must have been damaged & not repaired..then the Invader GT body was put on this piss poor chassis by the original builder. I have cursed alot, when working on this car, it is incredibly difficult to drive this car on the chassis that it is on. The original builder of my particular Invader GT...has almost brought me to tears...with the lack of attention to detail & mechanical problems he put together. But I am slowly solving these issues & bringing back my Invader GT, to a condition I can be proud of. |
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Post by whcgt on Jul 5, 2012 18:55:15 GMT -5
Yeps, The Invader GT is up for sale. Must invest my time & money into my Porsche 914 project & get that up & running. I can get another GT kit car in the future.
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