Well talk about being thrown in at the deep end... I collected a C5 yesterday and I've just got around to assessing it properly. There's no mistaking the fact that this one has had a hard life, it looks like it's been dumped outside for a few years judging by the quantity of dead spiders and snails I've just shovelled out of it
It's going to be a pretty big job but I'm sure with the help of a few kind souls sharing their knowledge (and parts!) on this site I'll have it back on the road this summer. These things are getting rarer so I feel pretty good about bringing one back to life.
Initial assessment:
* Tyres and inners (original Sinclair) have completely had it and need replacing. - New set ordered.
* Front wheel cover is missing.
* All wheel bearings are knackered.
* Main frame, forks and 'A' frame are very rusty but it looks superficial rather than structural. They're earmarked for sand blasting and powder coating.
* Boot lid has a few holes drilled through it, it's missing the inner container and one of the retaining 'U' shaped plates from one of the hinges.
* Fittings that attach the top of the 'A' frame to the body are missing.
* The electrics seem to have been butchered at some point and I'd like a bit of advice (see pics below). There is only one battery clamp tagged onto the end of what I assume is the negative wire. The wire I suspect should go to the positive clamp actually goes to a toggle switch fitted to the side of the body and then a thinner gauge wire runs back from this switch to the control box. Weird
I'm nowhere close to sending any power round the circuits yet so I have no idea as to the condition of the control box or pod. I suspect they will all be tested on my workbench when they've been removed from the vehicle. Need to have a look inside the control box first to make sure the circuit hasn't been fried.
Well, thanks for reading. Any suggestions will be gratefully received and if anyone can suggest where I might get any of the bits I need then that would be a big help.
Oh yeah, what's the best method for filling holes in the bodywork??
Final question: What's the bunch of unconnected female spade connectors which can be seen near the chain tensioner on the 5th pic?