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Post by recog on Oct 21, 2018 22:04:39 GMT -5
Greetings all GT2 fans, lovers, etc...
After speaking with "GOD" (aka skip20) and actually reading the "BIBLE" (aka the BIG BLUE BOOK -- "STRUCTURAL PLANS" ? ... ) just thought I would SHARE the word of "GOD" and the "BIBLE" ... (OKAY, FORGIVE me, YES it is SUNDAY here in the land of "E pluribus unum" ...... )
We spoke of the black ("TORNADO" or "Tornado style") rear view mirrors and the noisy blower (where likely I provided a gray fur mouse to have a compartment, by evidence of the fur he shed!) and heating the windshield and the President, yes "Mr. Gary Bradley" ... ( "GOD" says the picture in the Bible is NOT "Mr. Gary Bradley"? ... My faith in the "BIBLE" is now shaken, because this is a plaid suited car salesman with a devilish smile! .... ALSO, IT is NOT too much to ask for heat on the windshield, is it? ... ALSO, anyone think that some day maybe, a "III" or "GT3", may, I dare say, "evolve"?... Hmmmm? ... New chapters for the "BIBLE"? .... ANYONE know where to get template "10071", per BIBLE chapter 7, the "COMPLETE CAR"? .... SO many questions... Even "GOD" is limited in his answers.... HELP! ...)
HERE is a list that came out of the discussion with GOD (FOR REFERENCE ONLY and for future archaeologists?):
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Post by recog on Oct 25, 2018 8:39:48 GMT -5
[ FYI: THIS is a bit sad that I am replying to my own post?... Is it NOT? ... ]
I have spoken again with "GOD", and now have a better understanding of this forum... I think? ...
( Thought I might find an appreciative audience for my humor? ... Thought that all Bradley folks need a sense of humor! ... A need to laugh at ourselves, and don't take everything, like problems, things rusting out, all this stuff, too seriously! ... Enjoy the ride and/or restoration work! ... Keep going! ... Keep the faith! ... )
"GOD" informs me that he did not call / declare himself "GOD", but was assigned so by virtue of being a senior member of the forum... Oh well, I hope he stays healthy and continues contributing his wisdom and experience! Together we are better with "GOD" and each other! .....
Hmm? ...
I seem to recall these events / gatherings were "big" ( or meaningful? ) in the past for Bradley (and other kit car) lovers? ... Anyone have an opinion/valuation on "Carlisle" events?
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Post by Jeff Troy on Oct 27, 2018 21:58:42 GMT -5
I did the Carlisle Kit & Import Show nearly every year from 1994 till 2014 or 15. It was always a lot of fun but Bradley participation became minimal.
The exception was in 2008, when the bradleygt.com online club had more than 20 Bradley cars on the field, all drivers and no hangar queens..
That year, we also built a GTII "assembled" kit from Thursday through Sunday, and drove the finished car around the fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon. That was impressive, but attendance fell sharply after that.
The last few years I went it was just my car and one or two others. It was me alone the last two times I went, and haven't been back since.
I lost interest in the show because there was no one there to yak about Bradley cars. I never went to shows for the shows. I went to meet the other owners I've spoken with online, share ideas and offer helpful suggestions. I do enough shows and special events with RC airplanes and my music.
I'd love to see Carlisle happen for us again, but I don't really think it's in the cards.
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Post by Gary Hammond on Oct 28, 2018 7:50:01 GMT -5
Hi Jeff,  I did the Carlisle Kit & Import Show nearly every year from 1994 till 2014 or 15. It was always a lot of fun but Bradley participation became minimal. The exception was in 2008, when the bradleygt.com online club had more than 20 Bradley cars on the field, all drivers and no hangar queens.. That year, we also built a GTII "assembled" kit from Thursday through Sunday, and drove the finished car around the fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon. That was impressive, but attendance fell sharply after that. The last few years I went it was just my car and one or two others. It was me alone the last two times I went, and haven't been back since. I lost interest in the show because there was no one there to yak about Bradley cars. I never went to shows for the shows. I went to meet the other owners I've spoken with online, share ideas and offer helpful suggestions. I do enough shows and special events with RC airplanes and my music. I'd love to see Carlisle happen for us again, but I don't really think it's in the cards. Slight correction. I went back and checked my old pics. The year we were all there was 2004 not 2008. Time flies when you're having fun. LOL. Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by leonardabell on Oct 28, 2018 9:37:10 GMT -5
I had a good time there in Carlisle. I would be up for it again if we could get a commitment of a bunch of bradleys to go.
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Post by recog on Oct 29, 2018 13:45:21 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the reply and comments on "Calisle" ! ...
( I see that this touches a nerve! ... YES, we are a unique bunch with our Bradley's ... ) ...
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Post by damarble on Oct 29, 2018 20:32:11 GMT -5
These are my GT2 front wheel panels, I thought they came in the kit.   |
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Post by recog on Oct 31, 2018 21:24:24 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing... Yes, what you show is likely according to "TEMPLATE 10071" from the Bible...
I can not recall three decades ago very well, but I believe these were a "wardrobe malfunction"?
They rattled and separated because they were not attached to the fender? ... I seem to recall discarding them in frustration!
My PLEX tubing and aluminum sheet and cable ties (ok, a bit "Gilligan's Island"?) secured by plastic shelf brackets I hope will hold up? Road vibration, rain and yes, SNOW !!!? Time and the highway will tell...
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Post by damarble on Nov 1, 2018 8:08:09 GMT -5
You're likely correct, the inside is secured well but the outside just flops around.
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Post by recog on Nov 16, 2018 21:21:37 GMT -5
FIRST, let me apologize to any and all for not understanding "GOD" of this forum... This title merely is due to being a long term contributor, not an expertise... Second, the "Bible" ("Structural plans" - aka "Big Blue Book") is not the authority or reference anyone would really want, especially in 2018. It is more a book of confusion and frustration... So please do not be offended by poor attempt at levity, as I find you guys to be great fellows, who are long suffering in your work with these frustrating kits... Just my two sense...
Second, I have been making progress on the electrical... I discovered tonight that these LUCAS (made in England) rocker switches of the instruemtn panel can be carefully snapped apart, the sliding plate and rivet posts can be cleaned, and the things actually work like decent switches?!
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