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C5Alive General Category => C5 Gallery => C5 Pimping ! => Topic started by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, September, 2010 - 18:53:55
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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)
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I just know its going to look good when its finished, keep the pictures coming :) (how do you find the time ?)
Retro Andy
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As always looking forward to seeing your latest creation.
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Just got a brand new motor just need to change the gearbox .
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0050.jpg)
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As Bill and Ted would say :- Like totaly awsome Dude !
Retro Andy.
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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)
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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 ?
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Fantastic stuff, really great, look forward to the end result.
Retro Andy.
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Just sorting out the wiring Then the body will want cleaning up ....
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0057.jpg)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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)
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I'd like a disc brake mod for my C5!
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Me to, any chance ?? That looks great, just the job. ;D
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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.
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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
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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)
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Looks nice and neatly done 8)
Very clean and tidy job.
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Looking very nice, a real good job Chas :)
Retro Andy
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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)
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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)
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Seem to have uploaded it twice sorry Chas ................
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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.
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A very tidy job Chas - well done
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f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c !!!!
You are really a wizard !
:)
Alex Bromo
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Just finished fitting the kill switch all I need now is some dry weather .Cannot wait for a test run ..
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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)
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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 !
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I will no problem but must sell one or two to make room for another restoration ...
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Wow, cool.
Retro Andy.
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Would warming the duct tape with a hairdryer make removal easier Chas?
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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 ....
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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).
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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 ....
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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
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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 ....
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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
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like it mate . want disc on mine.
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Looking good ;) ;) ;)