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Title: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 08, April, 2013 - 21:58:36: Hi just started my next restoration for some friends of Simon ..Here are some of the parts after being stripped off .Some of the parts will be used others will be scraped ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP3211-3.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, April, 2013 - 08:10:12: Here is the body that I will be using .

[(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/01-IMGP3196-001.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP3059.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/02-IMGP3196.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, April, 2013 - 08:16:40: Here are some of the parts that I will be fitting

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/10-IMGP3214.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 09, April, 2013 - 10:19:07: Brilliant Chas.

Looking forward to seeing all the progress.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, April, 2013 - 20:24:06: Been working on the chassis..before and after

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3178.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3221.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3220.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 09, April, 2013 - 20:43:23: Looks awesome Chas.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, April, 2013 - 20:45:48: Yes it looks great 5 coats of paint ..
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 10, April, 2013 - 18:11:46: Just cleaned and sprayed some items ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3224-001.jpg)

Just started the build up

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3226.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3227.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/4-IMGP3228.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, April, 2013 - 08:53:18: Just a couple more items cleaned ready for fitting

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/11-IMGP3195.jpg)

BEFORE /AFTER

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-Documents.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, April, 2013 - 15:53:39: A few more items fitted ..Coming on nicely .

The next thing is to check out a harness before fitting in the body channel

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3231.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3232.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3233.jpg)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 11, April, 2013 - 16:04:16: Looks perfect Chas. Loving the pictures and seeing the progress.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, April, 2013 - 16:11:38: Thanks ......
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, April, 2013 - 21:22:31: Just checking the wiring / control box / and the Pod and as you can see they seem to be ok .But before I can be sure they will have to be tested when the C5 is completed and on a test run ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3236.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3236.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, April, 2013 - 20:06:27: Ok I have just put the chassis on and fitted the wiring inside the channel then fitted the handle bar + the brake leavers .Peddles and chain connected .

Fitted a new battery strap and cleaned all the underneath ..,Start and horn push buttons fitted to the handle bars .Front light fitted

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3237.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3237.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3239-1.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3239-1.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3238.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3238.jpg.html)

The next thing is to check out the wiring before conecting things up just to see if it still works ok ..
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, April, 2013 - 17:55:52: As you can see just checking the wiring after putting it in place ..And it seems ok

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/03-IMGP3240.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/03-IMGP3240.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/04-IMGP3241.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/04-IMGP3241.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/05-IMGP3242.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/05-IMGP3242.jpg.html)

Ok the electronics seem to be ok .So I started work on the motor ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/06-IMGP3243.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/06-IMGP3243.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/08-IMGP3246.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/08-IMGP3246.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/09-IMGP3248.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/09-IMGP3248.jpg.html)

As you can see The small bearings are still on the shaft .(Sometimes the shaft breaks of due the the motor dropping of the support and putting a lot of strain on the shaft ..)

Teeth in the gearbox are in great condition

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/10-IMGP3249.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/10-IMGP3249.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 14, April, 2013 - 18:28:01: Brilliant chas. it's really coming together.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, April, 2013 - 18:28:49: Thanks

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/11-IMGP3250.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/11-IMGP3250.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/12-IMGP3251.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/12-IMGP3251.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/13-IMGP3252.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/13-IMGP3252.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/14-IMGP3253.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/14-IMGP3253.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/15-IMGP3255.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/15-IMGP3255.jpg.html)

As you will see its cleaned up nice . New large bearing fitted to the gearbox repacked it with grease and it runs great ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/16-IMGP3256.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/16-IMGP3256.jpg.html)

Now just fitted it to the C5 and tested the electronics and all is working great ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/17-IMGP3257.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/17-IMGP3257.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/18-IMGP3258.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/18-IMGP3258.jpg.html)

Thats it for today bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 14, April, 2013 - 18:52:21: Wow good work Chas.

When do you think it will be finished?

Doesn't look far off to me!!

Simon
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, April, 2013 - 21:10:18: Hi there Simon .Regarding the finish it should be about 10 days but that will depend on the weather as I always take them out for a few good test runs....
bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 15, April, 2013 - 00:43:20: Great stuff. Thanks Chas.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Retro Andy on 15, April, 2013 - 20:37:52: Wow, you really know how to restore a C5 back to its former glory, another top job.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 16, April, 2013 - 19:48:42: Hi some more work done ...Back supporting bar cleaned sprayed and fitted and used my long top hats inserted ..+ back light now on +horn now fitted and working

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3259.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3259.jpg.html)

Fitted a new 18 mm belt with a tie wrap to hold the motor suport lip in place

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3260.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3260.jpg.html)

Boot cleaned fitted with a new lock ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3263.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3263.jpg.html)

Just started to clean the front and back wheel covers ..But I will not fit them untill The test runs have be done ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/4-IMGP3264.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/4-IMGP3264.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/5-IMGP3265.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/5-IMGP3265.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/6-IMGP3266.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/6-IMGP3266.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/7-IMGP3268.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/7-IMGP3268.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: thedesigntailor on 16, April, 2013 - 20:39:40: I bet getting all these bits fresh and shiny is very satisfying
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 16, April, 2013 - 21:48:41: Looking really good Chas. Loving your attention to detail.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, April, 2013 - 08:19:23: Thanks I always look forward in reading the comments ...Thanks again
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, April, 2013 - 17:37:05: Had a bit of time spare so cleaned the back wheel trims ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-ASDFGHQQ.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-ASDFGHQQ.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Lancealot on 18, April, 2013 - 19:57:24: Hi Chas,

Looking good like normal,

Hi Simon does this mean another North West C5 to have fun in the park with.................

Lance
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 18, April, 2013 - 20:24:12: Looks great doesn't it.

Yes it does Lance. They live in the Boltin area. We will have to arrange another event.

Simon
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, April, 2013 - 14:54:31: Hi there .Just had 2 test runs on the C5 and it goes great no problems ..It is now finished take a look ..First of all the wiring was completed and all the wheel trims have been fitted ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3271-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-IMGP3271-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/7-IMGP3277-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/7-IMGP3277-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/6-IMGP3276-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/6-IMGP3276-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3272-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/2-IMGP3272-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/5-IMGP3275-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/5-IMGP3275-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3273-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/3-IMGP3273-001.jpg.html)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/4-IMGP3274-001.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/4-IMGP3274-001.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, April, 2013 - 15:14:48: Here is how it was done

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-newrestAprli7SIMON.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/jordan8_2009/media/SIMON%20RESTORATION%20APRIL/1-newrestAprli7SIMON.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Luke S on 22, April, 2013 - 16:11:54: Very nice as always ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Howard81 on 22, April, 2013 - 17:51:57: Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 22, April, 2013 - 19:09:00: Well Chas. It looks brilliant. Can't wait to see it. I know the new owners are watching this thread so should see that's it complete.

You will have to let us know when it can be collected and how you would like payment.

There will be much excitement in the north west I should think.

Thank you

Simon
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, April, 2013 - 19:12:28: Hi there Simon thanks ..Regarding colection no problem just give me a day .And I will see if it's ok ...Email sent ..

Bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, April, 2013 - 09:19:43: Hi there Simon I uploaded a video of the Restotation on Youtube .Check it out on http://youtu.be/wSzCP6746IE

Bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: pso-buzz on 24, April, 2013 - 09:30:26: Brilliant Chas. I can't wait to see it in real life.

Looks like there are a few more pictures on the video.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, April, 2013 - 11:18:00: Yes there are a few more photos ...
Bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Retro Andy on 30, April, 2013 - 21:22:02: Does look a really top job again Chas,
P.S Do you have a couple of the battery securing strap/bracket kits for sale ?

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 01, May, 2013 - 07:48:25: Hi there Andy not at the moment but I will make you a couple and get back to you ...
Bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Retro Andy on 02, May, 2013 - 06:17:56: Many thanks Chas, wait to hear from you :)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, May, 2013 - 17:06:16: Hi there Andy I have just made two battery straps for you ..Can you please email me you posting details ...

Bye Chas
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: Retro Andy on 02, May, 2013 - 18:39:13: Wow that was fast Chas, How much are they please and did you want me to post you a cheque or paypal ?
Many thanks Chas.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: kamilb1998 on 02, May, 2013 - 20:21:23: Andy, you may want to edit your address out of your post. This is a public forum and you've made your details visible to pretty much anyone.
Title: Re: New restoration for friends of Simon
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, May, 2013 - 21:29:19: Thanks Andy will post in the morning a cheque will be fine ..(don't forget the the small screws in the bag)

(I had two started just wanted finishing ...)

Bye Chas