The G-Ster | Bradley Restoration

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Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:51:08 -0700

The balanced, over-bored engine has been fitted with low-compression pistons and an early camshaft, to match the increased pressure of the Moss supercharger. Fitment of a high-boost pulley brings boost pressure up to 6.5 lbs. An aluminum cylinder head keeps the chambers cool.

The distributor is an early-production 123 Ignition unit. An MSD Boost Timing Master retards advance under boost to protect from pre-ignition.

Other daily-driver modifications include relay circuits for the fan blower and headlamps and a SmartScreen wiper Module.

Do forgive the general dustiness of the engine. Eric has over 50,000 miles on the G-Ster since the restoration. I think we can cut him some slack!

New Paint under the clouds

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:57:12 -0700

A nice picture of the G-ster under typical Northwest skies, showing off the Teal Blue color.

New Arrival

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:56:49 -0700

Here he is with his new baby, before it was christened the G-ster. At this point, its a pretty good 20-footer.

Engine OUT!

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:49:55 -0700

We are going to do a total re-spray, which involves doing the engine compartment as well. All of those accessories have to come out.

Exposed!

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:48:53 -0700

Most everything has been pulled and the majority of the bad paint has been removed. Look carefully, and you can see the factory primer and paint, and then two additional coats of paint still clinging in a couple of spots. The adhesion on these was so bad, you could scrape it off with your fingernail in places. Once we got down to the factory paint, we could stop, since it was still well-attached.

Now that's more like it!

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:48:27 -0700

Fresh paint, new wheels and some shiny bits put a smile on Eric's face. The flat cap is a nice touch. (The color is a bit off in this picture...)