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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: MattC5 on 26, May, 2012 - 21:29:59

Title: New project
Post by: MattC5 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:

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204228.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204241.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204253.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204303.jpg)

Title: Re: New project
Post by: kamilb1998 on 26, May, 2012 - 21:34:09
I look forward to seeing progress on this!  ;D
Title: Re: New project
Post by: Lancealot 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
Title: Re: New project
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, May, 2012 - 22:17:09
Great keep the photos coming ...Chas
Title: Re: New project
Post by: Retro Andy 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.
Title: Re: New project
Post by: minidaz on 29, May, 2012 - 17:43:17
Good luck Matt, hope the restoration goes well  :)

Title: Re: New project
Post by: Karl on 30, May, 2012 - 03:58:33
Looks like a nice little starter project , let me know if you need anything  ;)
Title: Re: New project
Post by: Retro Andy 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.
Title: Re: New project
Post by: MattC5 on 30, May, 2012 - 16:55:22
Thanks guy's :

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

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162143.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162407.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162447.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162611.jpg)
Title: Re: New project
Post by: Lancealot 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
Title: Re: New project
Post by: Retro Andy on 01, June, 2012 - 22:15:32
Looking good so far, can see why your dad is after a chain tensioner spring.

Retro Andy.