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Another C5 picked up thanks to Karl

Started by C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER, 21, August, 2010 - 19:19:05

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C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

As you can see another C5 to rebuild when time allows .This one used in a panto for about 4 years till 1999.the put in storage .It was to play a part of a police car chasing robbers from the film Charlie Chaplin (Keystone cops)...Will to get some photos if possible ...As you can see there is a lot of work to do on it will keep you posted ...









C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER


radiomarty

Blimey Chas - you've got your work cut out with that one - is it covered in some kind of tape ? Keep the photo's coming be great to see you get it back to it's proper condition. :)

Karl

Nice to see it being restored and not scrapped  :o

Looks fairly complete ,even if the motor has been chopped out !

Like Marty says it needs a bit of work  :)

Retro Andy

Thats a bit more of a challenge for you Chas, keep us posted with the pictures.

Retro Andy.

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

Yes it will be a challenge the worst thing is the tape ...I v taken it off but it's left a sticky residue and it's going to be hard to get it back as it should be.But at the moment I'm testing /repairing pods ,Then must complete the restoration of the C5 .when that is finished I will be building another petrol/Sinclair c5 motor C5 like the last one I built some time ago ....
will keep photos posted

Karl

Sounds like some serious modding is about to take place....looking forward to that  ;)

jk

Try using a water displacing/lubricating aerosol to remove the sticky residue. It works great on that sort of stuff. I use WD40.
jason

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

Ok thanks Jason will try it right now and let you know if it works .bye Chas

Retro Andy

Tar and glue remover is really good and and good hot pressure wash will do the trick

Retro Andy

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER


C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

Just started to restor the above (Panto) this one will be a hybrid  a petrol and an electric one ...Same as the one I made some while ago and the one that I will be using at Brooklands .
photos to follow ,

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

More photos of the C5 called panto ,as it was used in a Panto for a few years ...
was not able to use it for the petrol/electric due to condition of the body ..take a look







But as you can see we are getting there



radiomarty


C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER

Just some more photo's of the Panto C5

As you will see it's just about finished (But I will give it a once over after I have restored it )

But as you can see the boot has yet to be cleaned ....