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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 11:39:48
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I have just picked up a C5 from Reading to day it's not working and will need a lot of work doing to it. Pics will follow soon.
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There's bound to be a ton of questions I'll have to ask as me and my dad have never striped down a C5 :-[
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The body shell is in great condition but the rest is not
A bit dark :-[ :-[
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0346_zps2dde3321.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0348_zps1b894b7a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0345_zps3827cd3b.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0344_zps8c3106d1.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0343_zpsb71fa1b6.jpg)
Hopefully it should turn out great.
I'll test to see if the pod works when I bring my C5 back round my house tonight. ;) ;)
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The seller says the electrics don't work and there's so much rust you can't peddle it. The original tiers are split :-\ :-\
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Also comes with all the paper work
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0345_zps3827cd3b.jpg)
That rust is like a work of art! Don't fix it, hang it on your wall!
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A very savable C5 - look forward to the progress on this one - any question's fire away :)
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I have just connected the pod onto my other C5 and it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As it has sat out side in all weathers it's done quite well :D :D
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0345_zps3827cd3b.jpg)
That rust is like a work of art! Don't fix it, hang it on your wall!
I should do, but it would be hard to find a replacement. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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The C5 also came with free mouse droppings ;D ;D ;D Yuk :P :P :P
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And another battery charger. That's three I now have :P :P
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And here is some of the leaflets and some other paper work
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0360_zpsaa019d64.jpg)
Dose anyone else know where about on the forum the serial number thing Is where you print it off your self. (Not very clear)
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Hi there Luke what a great find and a great C5 to restore If you have not seen my videos on Youtube check them out they may help you .
MY USER NAME ON YOUTUBE IS JORDAN8ISH Bye Chas
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Thanks Chas ;) ;) ;) :) :) 8) 8)
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Hi Luke.
I am really looking forward to following your progress with this restoration.
Good luck
Simon
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Hi Luke.
I am really looking forward to following your progress with this restoration.
Good luck
Simon
I can't wait to get started on it ether but I need to clear off a desk in the portakabin to do it on. Once I've done that I'll try to make a start ;) ;) ;)
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My state of the art work bench
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0364_zps72136a22.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0363_zps13c6aca4.jpg)
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Only just fits but should "hopefully" start work on it some time soon
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Luke - the serial number sticker is in the c5Martin section;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,261.0.html
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Luke - the serial number sticker is in the c5Martin section;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,261.0.html
Thanks BooBoo ;) ;)
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My first question. How do you take the body off the C5, I know that there is 2 screws behind the rear light, there's one just in front of the peddles and there is a screw where the battery goes. The handle bars and peddles have to come off. Is there any thing I have not mentioned could you please tell me or if there is something I have said that is wrong mention it please. I can't wait till I have the body off then I can have a proper look at the chassis and start work on it.
Thanks,
Can't wait to hear from you
Luke.S
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There is a write up on the forum by C5 Martin telling you how to remove the body in detail, it's in the link below.
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,241.0.html
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thanks ;) ;)
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Hi you could check out my video on youtube on how to stripdown a c5 look under JORDAN8ISH the link is here
http://youtu.be/wiSv35zsUtc
Bye Chas
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The Chassis is off :) :)
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Well done Luke - any photos ?
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Here are the photos
We just removed the body shell nothing else
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0367_zps8e0c5446.jpg)
Ignore the go-kart in the picture, I had to move it or I could not get it out. :-[ :-[
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0375_zpse1fbd782.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0374_zps948e5210.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0373_zps548fbd70.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0372_zps239d8567.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0370_zpsacf2190f.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0369_zpsba4eb0fe.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0368_zpsa5001947.jpg)
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Hi there Luke it looks neglected but it is in restoration condition and I'm sure it will come out great .Another C5 will be saved from the dump...
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When you look at it it dose not look too bad. The metal bar behind the seat, the rust looks quite bad. I'll have to see what I can do with it, if not I'll have to buy another one from somewhere. That motor I bought from you I may fit it to this C5 and regress the one that is already on there. ;) ;)
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Hi you may find that Karl may have one of the back bars for sale ...???? ;)
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I'll have to have a look at it and if the rust is that bad I'll have to get another one. ;) ;) ;)
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As you can see the stickers will need replacing as well
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Hi you may find that Karl may have one of the back bars for sale ...???? ;)
Chas is right I've got a couple of those going spare, let me know if you need one ;)
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I'll be taking a closer look at it tomorrow night. :)
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I've almost taken every thing off the chassis apart from the chain tension.
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I'm hopping to start work on it soon as I have not done anything on it for a wile. :) :)
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Started sanding the chassis
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0392_zps29d71b8f.jpg)
Where the dark spots (on the left hand side) are that is where the rust has eaten its way into the chassis.
not bad for a person like me ;D ;D
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Well done Luke - keep the photos coming :)
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I've completed the top and bottom it's just the sides I need ti sand now ;)
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I've completed the top and bottom it's just the sides I need ti sand now ;)
..a good effort, but I must admit I found it too time consuming so I always get my chassis' shot blasted. It gives a nicer finish for a lot less elbow grease :)
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I've completed the top and bottom it's just the sides I need ti sand now ;)
..a good effort, but I must admit I found it too time consuming so I always get my chassis' shot blasted. It gives a nicer finish for a lot less elbow grease :)
My dad is hoping to get it sand blasted using his one. As you say it is very time consuming doing it by hand :)
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We had ago with the sand blaster last night and the sand was not abrasive so I'll have to get more sand and give it another go.
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We have put some more sand in and hoping to have another go tonight :)
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I have not done some for a wile so I thought I better do some
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/Luke20008/DSCN0582_zps7b4880e5.jpg)