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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 11:39:48

Title: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 11:39:48

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.

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 13:03:11

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  :-[

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 13:08:24

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.  ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 13:11:03

The seller says the electrics don't work and there's so much rust you can't peddle it. The original tiers are split  :-\ :-\

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 14:26:41

Also comes with all the paper work

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: thedesigntailor on 21, April, 2013 - 16:43:19

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on  21, April, 2013  - 13:08:24

(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!

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: radiomarty on 21, April, 2013 - 16:55:56

A very savable C5 - look forward to the progress on this one - any question's fire away  :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 17:51:56

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 17:53:56

Quote from: thedesigntailor on  21, April, 2013  - 16:43:19

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on  21, April, 2013  - 13:08:24

(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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 17:55:30

The C5 also came with free mouse droppings  ;D ;D ;D  Yuk :P :P :P

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 17:57:49

And another battery charger. That's three I now have  :P :P

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, April, 2013 - 20:35:21

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)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, April, 2013 - 07:54:29

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 22, April, 2013 - 16:09:18

Thanks Chas  ;) ;) ;) :) :) 8) 8)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: pso-buzz on 22, April, 2013 - 19:09:58

Hi Luke.

I am really looking forward to following your progress with this restoration.

Good luck

Simon

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 22, April, 2013 - 20:01:03

Quote from: pso-buzz on  22, April, 2013  - 19:09:58

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  ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 25, April, 2013 - 20:16:32

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)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 25, April, 2013 - 20:19:13

Only just fits but should "hopefully" start work on it some time soon

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Karl on 25, April, 2013 - 20:24:51

Luke - the serial number sticker is in the c5Martin section;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,261.0.html

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 25, April, 2013 - 20:33:05

Quote from: BooBoo on  25, April, 2013  - 20:24:51

Luke - the serial number sticker is in the c5Martin section;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,261.0.html

Thanks BooBoo  ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 26, April, 2013 - 20:35:43

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: kamilb1998 on 26, April, 2013 - 21:03:15

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 26, April, 2013 - 21:22:03

thanks  ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, April, 2013 - 08:24:58

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 28, April, 2013 - 13:00:40

The Chassis is off  :) :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: radiomarty on 28, April, 2013 - 13:26:01

Well done Luke - any photos ?

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 28, April, 2013 - 19:18:25

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)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, April, 2013 - 20:38:54

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...

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 28, April, 2013 - 21:03:59

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.  ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, April, 2013 - 07:36:57

Hi you may find that Karl may have one of the back bars for sale ...???? ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 29, April, 2013 - 16:49:20

I'll have to have a look at it and if the rust is that bad I'll have to get another one.  ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 29, April, 2013 - 17:45:12

As you can see the stickers will need replacing as well 

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Karl on 30, April, 2013 - 08:23:19

Quote from: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on  29, April, 2013  - 07:36:57

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  ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 30, April, 2013 - 20:46:32

I'll be taking a closer look at it tomorrow night.  :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 04, May, 2013 - 12:49:48

I've almost taken every thing off the chassis apart from the chain tension.

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 07, May, 2013 - 16:45:39

I'm hopping to start work on it soon as I have not done anything on it for a wile.  :) :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 12, May, 2013 - 20:45:53

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

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: radiomarty on 15, May, 2013 - 17:38:09

Well done Luke - keep the photos coming  :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 16, May, 2013 - 06:33:58

I've completed the top and bottom it's just the sides I need ti sand now  ;)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Karl on 19, May, 2013 - 09:00:31

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on  16, May, 2013  - 06:33:58

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  :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 19, May, 2013 - 10:33:08

Quote from: BooBoo on  19, May, 2013  - 09:00:31

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on  16, May, 2013  - 06:33:58

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  :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 21, May, 2013 - 07:44:45

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.

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 02, June, 2013 - 14:48:51

We have put some more sand in and hoping to have another go tonight   :)

Title: Re: My first restoration.
Post by: Luke S on 22, September, 2013 - 12:41:11

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)