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Title: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, November, 2010 - 15:45:06
Hi all this is my latest restoration project on a C5 that I bought this November .It will be a complete stripdown and cleaned greased also worn parts replaced
 And a video to follow (well we will see) Then a total rebuild
I know it looks ok but as you will see it needs  restoring


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0191.jpg)


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Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, November, 2010 - 15:47:00
More to photos follow
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: marcdonnelly on 23, November, 2010 - 15:58:33
hi chas have you got any new front indicators for sale thanks marc
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, November, 2010 - 18:20:56
Hi there Marc the only ones I have are the ones I need sorry ...
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 23, November, 2010 - 19:17:30
Looking good so far Chas, expect it will be all finished before the week is out.
P.S Do you have a horn kit for sale ?

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: marcdonnelly on 23, November, 2010 - 19:26:38
If chas dont i do andy thanks marc.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, November, 2010 - 19:29:15
Sorry Andy I do not have one for sale ......bye
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, November, 2010 - 16:04:48
Just worked a little on the C5 so here are the photo's of the above restoration .....


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0257.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0239.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0253.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0252.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0249.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0234.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0238.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0230.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0232.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Karl on 24, November, 2010 - 18:14:27
..looks like it will end up looking good as new mate  8)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 24, November, 2010 - 18:15:28
Locking good so far Chas, will contact you Marc ref the horn kit, many thanks.

Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, November, 2010 - 22:09:16
Just take a look at this video that I took of myself stripping down the C5 ..(first time I done it I know there are faults that you will find but like I said this only a trial run ...more to follow ?????? )



http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=NEWC5BOB2-1.mp4

Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: radiomarty on 25, November, 2010 - 05:26:00
Fantastic stuff Chas - and another top job of restoration as always - well done.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, November, 2010 - 08:24:55
Thanks for the comment .Here is the second part .

http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=NEWC5BOB3-1.mp4

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/th_NEWC5BOB3-1.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=NEWC5BOB3-1.mp4)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: MikeDX on 25, November, 2010 - 11:02:13
Really top stuff chas. Gives me an idea! Will call you at some point soon :)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, November, 2010 - 17:05:28
Ok Mike .....
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, November, 2010 - 17:40:05
just stripped down the motor/gearbox .As you can see it's in very good condition ...
All it needs is a good clean and greased .Then rebuilding ....
.You can also see that it has had very little use by looking at the brushers .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0332.jpg)

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Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, November, 2010 - 07:55:24
Just two photo's of the body cleaned up ...A you will see it's had very little wear ....
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0294-1.gif)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0294.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0263.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: vanpeebles on 26, November, 2010 - 12:33:19
Looks a nice one! How come you're allowed indoors?!  :P
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, November, 2010 - 13:20:59
That's down to my very understanding wife. She say's it's to cold out side bring it in ....
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, November, 2010 - 13:36:21
Just rebuilt the motor and tested it ..Sounds and run's great ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0352.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0346.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0349.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: PLOD11 on 26, November, 2010 - 14:21:14
I thought everyone took there C5s in side during the Winter .........    :D

Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: vanpeebles on 26, November, 2010 - 21:37:40
What do you use for cleaner too? I could eat me dinner off those parts!
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2010 - 17:04:06
The Wife (not really)
Anyway done a bit more today .
Horn fitted
New safety leasure battery quick realease connectors fitted
Control box/pod to be checked out (did a quick test and both faulty) so have fitted working ones
now working great ...
Fitted cable tie on motor support bracket (take a look )

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0353.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0356.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, November, 2010 - 09:49:33
Also fitted a new 18mm drive belt ,Also new side stickers .Tested and everthing working as it should ..All I need now is to fit the boot + new lock on to it / back light and the mirrors then when the snow has gone(hopefully soon) a good test run ....Then it will be put for sale on Ebay .....

Another project waiting to be started ....
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, November, 2010 - 16:27:13
Hi all just finnished the above .
fitted the mirrors / back light / also fitted LED bulbs to the back/front lights ...
Just need some nice weather to go on a run to test everthing


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0359.jpg)


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(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/IMGP0363.jpg)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Lancealot on 28, November, 2010 - 20:44:38
Chas, brilliant restoration, like the stripdown videos and would love to see a rebuild step by step video.

My next C5 I would like to do a full restore and I would find such a video a great help as literature is very sp*pardon my French*. If there is already such a video please can someone advise.

thanks Lance
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, November, 2010 - 22:46:23
Hi there Lance my next project has already began, A video has already been taken of the strip down taken by a friend of mine (Lee another c5 restorer ) And when we get time we will be taking a video of the rebuild of the C5 ...very soon....(regarding the commentary well neither one of us want to do it but I think that I will have to on the build up ......
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 29, November, 2010 - 06:06:45
It has to be said Chas, you are the man, top job again ! looks great.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Karl on 29, November, 2010 - 11:39:27
Looks like another fine restoration mate  8)
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, November, 2010 - 12:48:22
Thanks Andy also BooBoo .bye Chas
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, January, 2011 - 09:08:28
JUST PUT IT ON EBAY TAKE A LOOK ..... ALSO DOES ANYONE HAVE A BOOT FOR SALE
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Karl on 09, January, 2011 - 19:28:28
Hi Chas - thanks for the mention on Ebay  :D

For those that want to view the Ebay advert, here's the link ;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINCLAIR-C5-Very-good-condition-C-5-working-great-L-K-/220722140159?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33641093ff

Chas - it could be worth an advert for this c5 in the For Sale section of the forum , might get noticed more ?
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 10, January, 2011 - 08:38:46
Hi there Thanks Karl have just posted it in the C5 for sale section ...bye Chas
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 10, January, 2011 - 11:15:42
Does look really nice as usual Chas  :)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Lancealot on 10, January, 2011 - 19:36:20
Hi Chas, How much you looking for it?
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: frankev on 10, January, 2011 - 22:48:39

P.S Do you have a horn kit for sale ?

Retro Andy.

Hi Andy, I have a spare Horn kit, a brand new one and a used one. Just need one of them.

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 11, January, 2011 - 06:07:31
Please e-mail a price for the horn kit, many thanks  :)

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: frankev on 16, January, 2011 - 18:09:49
Hi Retro Andy,

I mailed you the price of the horn kit a week ago, you didn't reply yet, Your not interested any more?

Greetz

Frank
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: Retro Andy on 18, January, 2011 - 06:04:30
I sent a reply last week ? I will send it again, many thanks.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: My new restoration Nov (BOB) Complete stripdown and build up +
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, January, 2011 - 09:37:48
Hi all C5 sold thanks Chas