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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #30 on: 02, May, 2010 - 16:18:14 »
you can soften the old glue with a hair drier and then use hot water with one of the sponge abrasive pan cleaners.

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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #31 on: 02, May, 2010 - 18:25:41 »
Not tried it out on a c5, but I find gently warming with a hairdryer (softens the glue) and then lightly rubbing with a cloth and white spirit removes most stickers and residue from motorbike or car panels.


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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #32 on: 02, May, 2010 - 19:27:38 »
Thanks to you both will try both methods and get back to you .bye Chas

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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #33 on: 04, May, 2010 - 15:29:12 »
Just started again on Supergran ..first thing was to fit a brand new motor The old one had brittle fingers     (I think there is one on ebay the same ) + 18mm belt and a motor support bracket ....














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« Reply #34 on: 04, May, 2010 - 17:10:05 »
Thats coming together nicely mate, a good clean restoration - proper job  :)

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« Reply #35 on: 04, May, 2010 - 19:30:40 »
Thanks Karl some way to go yet ..Will keep listing the photos ...bye Chas

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« Reply #36 on: 05, May, 2010 - 15:33:12 »
Just thought I'd upload a photo of the motor support bracket in place



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« Reply #37 on: 06, May, 2010 - 06:10:42 »
That is looking great, would love to see it one day, just think of the looks you're going to get when you take Supergran for a spin  :)

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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #38 on: 06, May, 2010 - 07:40:09 »
Thanks Andy .Just looking at fitting blue neons  underneath ....

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« Reply #39 on: 13, May, 2010 - 18:07:08 »
Supergran has now been completed ...
but I need to take it for a run to check it out













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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #40 on: 13, May, 2010 - 18:56:28 »
Hat's off to you Chas - you really are the 'Daddy' when it comes to restoration - another fantastic job

Looking forward to getting a photo of it's grandchild 'Goldfinger' next to it.
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« Reply #41 on: 13, May, 2010 - 20:05:56 »
WOW, I reckon you might get one or two looks in it as no one will have a clue what it is. You have done a really good job mate, whats next ?

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« Reply #42 on: 13, May, 2010 - 20:25:30 »
The next thing is to replace the 900 watt motor on the 24volt C5 .It was'nt powerfull enough only got 18 mph out of it and it was running to hot so going to replace it with a standard motor with a  metal insert in the gearbox .And see how it goes












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Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
« Reply #43 on: 13, May, 2010 - 21:54:48 »
Chas, that is fantastic. You have done yourself proud there!

is there a pod holder missing from the back in this pic?



Can't wait to see you drive that up the road! Get a video ASAP! :) :)

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« Reply #44 on: 14, May, 2010 - 07:15:07 »
Well spotted ...There is something missing well not missing as such I only had one must buy another (the holes at the back where just open )and didn't look very good so I fitted the blank and as you can see it looks ok will have to get another) it's a blank off a water tank. Also I noticed that there are two screw holes at the front on the runners there must have been two round poles fitted to join both sides up .Of to Wilkinsons to buy two brush poles..
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