News:

"I don't live in the past. I'm always excited by what I'm doing in the present." Sir Clive Sinclair


Author Topic: New project  (Read 3287 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline MattC5

  • Jr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 82
  • Battery level: 231
  • i love c5!!! and the gadget show/gadgets
    • http://c5mandmrepairs.tk/
New project
« on: 26, May, 2012 - 21:29:59 »
As dad is getting on a bit !!!! ;) he has suggested that I do a complete restoration job to learn the rope's  - picked up a C5 today in Ipswich and have begun the process under the guidance of the old fella  ;D ;D - some photo's of progress so far:







Offline kamilb1998

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 812
  • Battery level: 7
    • Project XJ40
Re: New project
« Reply #1 on: 26, May, 2012 - 21:34:09 »
I look forward to seeing progress on this!  ;D

Offline Lancealot

  • Hero Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 835
  • Battery level: 5
  • Owning C5s are a pleasure and hassle..............
Re: New project
« Reply #2 on: 26, May, 2012 - 22:12:30 »
Matt good luck with the restoration........ Keep us posted.

Cannot wait for my lot to learn how to do it..................... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Only problem my daughter is 13 and not interested...................... :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

The boys are 6 & 5 so have to wait a bit longer............................ :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Lance

Offline C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

  • Millennium Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1877
  • Battery level: 8
Re: New project
« Reply #3 on: 26, May, 2012 - 22:17:09 »
Great keep the photos coming ...Chas

Offline Retro Andy

  • Global Moderator
  • Millennium Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2097
  • Battery level: 12
Re: New project
« Reply #4 on: 29, May, 2012 - 06:59:24 »
Really good to see you restoring a C5 Matt, keep up the good work and pictures.

Retro Andy.

Offline minidaz

  • Hero Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 537
  • Battery level: 6
Re: New project
« Reply #5 on: 29, May, 2012 - 17:43:17 »
Good luck Matt, hope the restoration goes well  :)


Karl

  • Guest
Re: New project
« Reply #6 on: 30, May, 2012 - 03:58:33 »
Looks like a nice little starter project , let me know if you need anything  ;)

Offline Retro Andy

  • Global Moderator
  • Millennium Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2097
  • Battery level: 12
Re: New project
« Reply #7 on: 30, May, 2012 - 06:45:05 »
You can keep ours all going when we are too old and are backs won't let us bend down to work on them  :D

Retro Andy.

Offline MattC5

  • Jr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 82
  • Battery level: 231
  • i love c5!!! and the gadget show/gadgets
    • http://c5mandmrepairs.tk/
Re: New project
« Reply #8 on: 30, May, 2012 - 16:55:22 »
Thanks guy's :

So far I have removed the bodyshell and stripped and painted the chassis :





Offline Lancealot

  • Hero Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 835
  • Battery level: 5
  • Owning C5s are a pleasure and hassle..............
Re: New project
« Reply #9 on: 31, May, 2012 - 06:18:46 »
Matt,

Starting to take shape. Looking good so far keep up with the good work.

You do have an advantage as you have a good teacher at your side...........

Lance

Offline Retro Andy

  • Global Moderator
  • Millennium Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2097
  • Battery level: 12
Re: New project
« Reply #10 on: 01, June, 2012 - 22:15:32 »
Looking good so far, can see why your dad is after a chain tensioner spring.

Retro Andy.