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Title: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, September, 2010 - 18:53:55
This is my next project another petrol / electric c5 ...

The frame has been restored .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0040.jpg)

Now the base plate made and fitted ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0047.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0049.jpg)

Also started to fit the Axle ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0048.jpg)







Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 06, September, 2010 - 19:57:29
I just know its going to look good when its finished, keep the pictures coming  :) (how do you find the time ?)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: radiomarty on 07, September, 2010 - 07:53:40
As always looking forward to seeing your latest creation.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 07, September, 2010 - 16:30:38
Just got a brand new motor just need to change the gearbox .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0050.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 07, September, 2010 - 20:32:25
As Bill and Ted would say :- Like totaly awsome Dude !

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, September, 2010 - 17:57:50
Just done a little more work on the c5 gearbox chainged / engine mounting made and fitted / back brake caliper fitted .engine fitted also chain fitted .....


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0054.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0055.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: marra on 09, September, 2010 - 22:33:13
looking good  8) . What gearbox did you fit ? I thought the standard chinese transfer went on the inner like the one fitted in the first pic.  Did you also have to retro the pull start cord coil in another direction ?
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 10, September, 2010 - 10:04:39
Fantastic stuff, really great, look forward to the end result.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, September, 2010 - 12:29:13
Just sorting out the wiring Then the body will want cleaning up ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0057.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, September, 2010 - 19:24:02
Some more photos of the rewiring the c5 using the harness from the motorbike ..as you can see its  going to be interesting ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0075.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, September, 2010 - 19:36:50
completed the wiring ??? just need to work on the top ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0076.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0077.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Karl on 14, September, 2010 - 09:26:12
Looking good mate  ;)

The one you brought along to Brooklands had a beautiful dash display, really classy - can't wait to see what you're planning for this one.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 14:52:21
Thanks Karl ...just been working on the front disc brake .Will post photos later ..By the way had a great time Brooklanks nice to see so many c5 ers ..bye Chas
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, September, 2010 - 17:36:16
Here is some photos of the front wheel with disc brake

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0078.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0079.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0081.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: MikeDX on 14, September, 2010 - 18:59:43
I'd like a disc brake mod for my C5!
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: PLOD11 on 14, September, 2010 - 19:58:39
Me to, any chance ??  That looks great, just the job. ;D
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 15, September, 2010 - 07:33:35
Make that three  ;) Would like to keep mine looking as standard, and with a front disc hidden like this is really good, top stuff Chas.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: jk on 16, September, 2010 - 12:11:33
Hi Chas,
Your front disc brake looks good. Got some questions tho,
Is that a 120mm rotor? and have you tried a 140mm one?
Did you need to make some sort of boss to adapt the disc to the wheel or just bolt it through?
Have you used this set up before and is there any problems with only 3 bolts stressing/cracking the hub?
I have been looking into a similar setup for my c5, but its still an ongoing project, so any help or information would be appreciated.
Jason
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 18, September, 2010 - 16:57:21
Just been working on the C5 .....check out photos ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0091.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0090.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0092.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Karl on 18, September, 2010 - 20:41:23
Looks nice and neatly done  8)

Very clean and tidy job.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 21, September, 2010 - 06:22:55
Looking very nice, a real good job Chas  :)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, September, 2010 - 18:45:00
Been working on the C5/PETROL/ELECTRIC over the last few day.s take a look at it now ....
You will see that I fitted some mud flaps then realized that the exhaust would be touching it so they had to go ...Replaced them with alloy strips to keep the heat away from the plastic ..

Had a test on the electric side and all working well ...Then used the electric start on the petrol and again started up great ...All the electrics working great ....
All it needs now is to connect up the kill switch and then a run....
Just to let you know what Iv done to get it up and running .A complete strip down and cleaned .

First of all a brand new caliper and disc on the front wheel .New stickers fitted .New brake cables fitted .
Striped all but the pod and the start switch wiring from the body and replaced it with the moto wiring ...I can now control all from the handle bars lighs/indicators/horn/start the petrol and the c5 ..also cut stop the engine ..volt meter/speed ohmeter /fuse.key ignition.. new tires all round  thanks to Karl ..Disk brake on the back .New c5 motor +18 mm belt .Made up some new power safety cables with relay and diode in case I get my wires crossed .New battery straps made up and fitted ...


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0100.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0099.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0098.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0097.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0096.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0095.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0094.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0093.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0102.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0101.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, September, 2010 - 18:47:10
Been working on the C5/PETROL/ELECTRIC over the last few day.s take a look at it now ....
You will see that I fitted some mud flaps then realized that the exhaust would be touching it so they had to go ...Replaced them with alloy strips to keep the heat away from the plastic ..

Had a test on the electric side and all working well ...Then used the electric start on the petrol and again started up great ...All the electrics working great ....
All it needs now is to connect up the kill switch and then a run....
Just to let you know what Iv done to get it up and running .A complete strip down and clean up

First of all a brand new caliper and disc on the front wheel
striped all but the pod and the start switch wiring from the body and replaced it with the moto wiring ...I can now control all from the handle bars lighs/indicators/horn/start the petrol and the c5 ..also cut stop the engine ..volt meter/speed ohmeter /fuse.key ignition.. new tires all round  thanks to Karl ..Disk brake on the back .New c5 motor +18 mm belt .Made up some new power safety cables with relay and diode in case I get my wires crossed .New battery straps made up and fitted ...


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0100.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0099.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0098.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0097.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0096.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0095.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0094.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0093.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0102.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0101.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, September, 2010 - 19:25:33
Seem to have uploaded it twice sorry Chas ................
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 22, September, 2010 - 19:52:37
Very nice Chas, very nice indeed  :) Do you have a remove button option in the right hand corner if you wanted only one set of pictures to appear ?

P.S How many C5's do you have ?

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: radiomarty on 23, September, 2010 - 05:16:37
A very tidy job Chas - well done
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: alexbromo on 23, September, 2010 - 08:40:39
f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c !!!!

You are really a wizard !

 :)

Alex Bromo
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, September, 2010 - 12:09:16
Just finished fitting the kill switch all I need now is some dry weather .Cannot wait for a test run ..
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, September, 2010 - 19:14:31
Hi Andy ansewer to your question ....(how many c5 have you got )

Well I have 4 unused never been on the road ..(mint)
Two others in very good condition
One sturmey archer 3 speed in very good condition
Two petrol/electric c5 .
One 24 volt again in very good condition
One factory fitted twin battery same condition
+ the Supergran sledge ....
And 4 ready for restoration ...
Also one body that is covered in duct tape not yet found out to get the tape off  (Panto c5)
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: radiomarty on 23, September, 2010 - 21:29:08
Hi Andy ansewer to your question ....(how many c5 have you got )

Well I have 4 unused never been on the road ..(mint)
Two others in very good condition
One sturmey archer 3 speed in very good condition
One 24 volt again in very good condition
One factory fitted twin battery same condition
+ the Supergran sledge ....
And 4 ready for restoration ...
Also one body that is covered in tape not yet found out to get the tape off  (Panto c5)

And I have your Sturmey Archers twin sister (built by your own fair hand) - a very good collection and a well worthy tittle 'C5 Enthusiast' keep putting them back together Chas !
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, September, 2010 - 22:06:02
I will no problem but must sell one or two to make room for another restoration ...
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Retro Andy on 24, September, 2010 - 07:26:31
Wow, cool.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: coverman on 24, September, 2010 - 09:00:22
Would warming the duct tape with a hairdryer  make removal easier Chas?
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, September, 2010 - 12:19:30
Thanks Iv tried it but no joy .What Iv done is take out the wiring harness and left the body and boot outside it has started to come off but a long way to go ....
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: coverman on 24, September, 2010 - 15:46:58
Traffic film remover might get the adhesive residue off, or quick dabs with parcel tape(both methods we use to remove such residue from fabrics).
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, September, 2010 - 08:19:32
Thanks for the advice , but since it's been outside the sticky residue has gone and all I'm left with is the dry tape left behind ...still need to work on it ..later on ....
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: techytype on 27, September, 2010 - 09:24:30
you can buy proprietary 'gum' remover, works great on those sticky labels attached to equipment.

get from places such as Maplins and Staples, i use it to remove labels attached by clients to my door entry panels.

Alan
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, September, 2010 - 12:10:26
Thanks all but what I have just used is a wallpaper steam stripper and it seems to work .What I have done is take of the end bit and just used the pipe ..slow but looking ok ....
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: techytype on 27, September, 2010 - 16:47:55
steamer - hmmm! i don't know why, but you had me getting flashbacks from my childhood and making fruit bowls out old 78 rpm records mdae hot by submerging them in hot water   ;D

a C5 with a lack of attention - would make a very big one

 ;D

Alan
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Blue1976 on 03, December, 2012 - 14:36:04
like it mate . want disc on mine.
Title: Re: My new restoration complete stripdown and rebuild up into a petrol and electric
Post by: Luke S on 03, December, 2012 - 16:16:13
Looking good  ;) ;) ;)