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Post by big bob on Nov 26, 2011 16:16:44 GMT -5
well, cant believe i'm doing this. i've done a lot of mods to this thing, but just run out of time money and patience. its so close....  a link to progress: kitcar.vacau.com/$2000 central VA big bob |
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Post by Charles Thomas on Nov 26, 2011 17:36:15 GMT -5
Darn. If you were on the other side of the country, i'd buy it. Beautiful car in process.
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Post by centralvalleygter on Nov 27, 2011 13:06:55 GMT -5
Bob,
Really am sorry to hear that you are going to have to sell. Really enjoyed seeing your innovation and work. Your web site communicated the story well. Wish you well in you future endeavers.
Warmest Regards....
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Post by horen2tas on Nov 27, 2011 16:15:29 GMT -5
Just wanted to echo the thoughts. Your theme of "first get it running, then make it pretty" was an inspiration to me and I kept it right up front between my eyes! Whoever gets that project, it's a steal for the price, and there's enough room to have it shipped anywhere in the USA. Good luck with whatever you're doing, I've really gained alot from your posts and build site!
Thanks Big Bob
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Post by kitcarguy on Nov 30, 2011 18:19:53 GMT -5
i love the back window on the car.
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Post by rebel67 on Jan 5, 2012 14:47:35 GMT -5
Nice work on this, Bob. Wish I had room for 1 more...
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Post by tallqball on Jan 20, 2012 12:56:49 GMT -5
Dang Big Bob, Sorry to see you sell the car.  You inspired me on a lot of the things I've been working on for my Autocross Bradley GT. Did a 3.5" drop, and a 1.5" square tube body lift to add strength. Hope you find the right buyer, I came back from my 3years in Germany with a wife and instant family, still haven't gotten to that car after 1 year back in the States.  My 16 yr old son really wants to drive the car when it is assembled, so far I've told him no way with 180 hp 2270 type 4..... Dave (also 6'3") |
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jan 20, 2012 21:37:50 GMT -5
Like many other people on here, you have given us lessons on what works well, and what can work if you put your mind to it. Good luck on the sale, and I hope you stay on the forum.
-Bob
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Post by Charlie on Jan 31, 2012 21:58:22 GMT -5
You have been such a great inspiration to all who know you and I hope you will stay on hear and still share all your knowledge with people who need it! I hope you fined it a good home Bob!
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Post by big bob on Feb 1, 2012 9:31:21 GMT -5
wow, really appreciate all the well wishes and stuff.
i've just got some personal issues, anxiety being one of them, that's just making life a little tough right now..
i'll work something out. thanks again...
big bob
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Post by hearse19 on Mar 27, 2012 10:09:57 GMT -5
hey bob
was wanting to know if you are interested in trading e-mail me at hearse19@yahoo.com thanks
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Post by kernyo on Apr 6, 2012 20:39:20 GMT -5
I went on your site and saw what you did with the car. It's really nice. Do you still have it?
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Post by mwilson on Apr 12, 2012 22:51:08 GMT -5
Always appreciated your words of wisdom - get it running then make it pretty. Also I believe you were the one talked about celebrating the little "victories" each day. These words got me through some tough situations (my first rebuild) and now I'm driving.
I hope you sell your car soon.
Cheers,
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Post by big bob on Apr 27, 2012 10:29:20 GMT -5
I still have the car. It really only needs a rear glass. not even sure if that's needed. cool little car, just needs a couple finishing touches.
richmond, va... i personally think 2 grand is a great deal on this.
thanks, bob
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Post by tyguild on May 7, 2012 2:09:35 GMT -5
Hey bob,
PM'd you with interest!
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Post by big bob on May 11, 2012 16:01:38 GMT -5
Well, I've had some interest in the car. ..on the other hand.... i still have the car... here's an alternate link to look at pictures and progress... mysite.verizon.net/bobthagard1/car/in my minds eye, i've pictured me driving that thing with the right tires and wheels, a nice paint job, just tooling around town. man, that would be sweet. but i dont think its going to happen for me. all anyone really needs to do is maybe put a back glass in, tweak the engine (for some reason is not wanting to run after a while probably cuz i havent messed with it in a longer while) and give it a nice copper orange paint job. man it would be cool. and not a shabby car, but a reasonably finished tight car..... somebody needs this car.... bob |
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Post by xsi3rr4x on Jun 4, 2012 10:03:37 GMT -5
Hey big bob, I live in Goochland (right next to richmond) I am actually very interested in buying this car from you, I'll pay you cash, but it may be another month before I can do so I need to get a few pay checks in first, do you have a number where I can reach you at? would like to take a look at the car
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Post by big bob on Jun 4, 2012 10:21:45 GMT -5
wow, you're right in my backyard..... thanks for the interest but right now i have a buyer who has given a deposit.
if for some reason the sale doesnt go through, i will contact you. thanks,
bob
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Post by big bob on Jul 2, 2012 9:20:13 GMT -5
wow....
i said good-bye to an old friend this weekend. crashdown from MO picked up the GT saturday. we loaded it onto his tow dolly no problem.
Along with the car went an untouched extra set of plexi gullwings and some other goodies.
i'm anxious to see him complete the progress on this little guy. i hope to still frequent the boards but man, i really got attached to the little buger.
best, big bob
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jul 2, 2012 16:00:06 GMT -5
Bob,
I am sorry to hear that you actually have parted with it. While it was still in your possession there was a chance you would change your mind. Do hope that you do continue to hang around the boards.
Warmest Regards...
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Post by big bob on Jul 5, 2012 10:47:41 GMT -5
well, i did hear from bill (crashdown) and he made it home safely with brad in tow.
best of luck to him and i hope you guys give him the support and encouragement that i have received so that we may see this ride finished and being driven.
thanks, bob
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Post by crashdown on Jul 5, 2012 11:08:57 GMT -5
Many Thanks to Bob the bradley has a good home and will be finished up this summer will post photos as it comes along and keep a look out have a friend going to make me a 1/64 scale bradley (hot wheels size) and a 1/25 scale (standard model kit size for cars) and i will recast it and make resin kits available to those who want one will be around december when he gets done working on a project for one of the studios and can get it done.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jul 6, 2012 5:00:07 GMT -5
Many Thanks to Bob the bradley has a good home and will be finished up this summer will post photos as it comes along and keep a look out have a friend going to make me a 1/64 scale bradley (hot wheels size) and a 1/25 scale (standard model kit size for cars) and i will recast it and make resin kits available to those who want one will be around december when he gets done working on a project for one of the studios and can get it done. Looking forward to the progress. Any thoughts on doing GT2 models? |
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Post by crashdown on Jul 6, 2012 17:55:13 GMT -5
is up to my friend he is a prop maker in L.A. he is doing this as a favor and i will have to make the molds and cast the copies myself which is really easy but time comsuming and the big molds would run in the area of 300-400 and only make about 35 copies at best plus casting materials so isnt too cost effective unless you charge an arm and leg like some garage kit people do and i am not interested in doing it as a business just to pass along a cool kit i will get these done and ask him about another car later on i am guessing the costs to be about 10 for the little one shipped and the bigger one in the area of 30 plus shipping and tires and wheels would need to be used from another kit or bought on ebay will keep everyone updated
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You inspired me on a lot of the things I've been working on for my Autocross Bradley GT. Did a 3.5" drop, and a 1.5" square tube body lift to add strength. Hope you find the right buyer, I came back from my 3years in Germany with a wife and instant family, still haven't gotten to that car after 1 year back in the States. 
My 16 yr old son really wants to drive the car when it is assembled, so far I've told him no way with 180 hp 2270 type 4.....
