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Title: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 05, July, 2012 - 22:57:58

Hi all Just Started a new restoration and conversion on a C5 to 24 volt Photo's to follow

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: Lancealot on 06, July, 2012 - 09:34:59

Hi Chas,

Like normal looking forward to seeing it.

Lance

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: thedesigntailor on 06, July, 2012 - 10:50:28

oooh 8)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, July, 2012 - 11:38:18

Hi all just stripped down the C5 it's on youtube check it out .....When it was brought it looked ok but as you can see it's in a mess and needs a restoration ...Also started to rearrange the wiring and going to have some base  plates cut out  .You will also see that the main frame  and the back arch have been sanded down and painted ...

http://www.youtube.com/user/JORDAN8ISH?feature=guide


bye Chas

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: radiomarty on 06, July, 2012 - 20:41:45

I have one in also with challenging wiring ! - look forward to the finished results Chas :

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120706_174752.jpg)

Ps notice the bracket welded to the LH side of the rear 'hoop' No idea what it was for ?  ???

Marty

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, July, 2012 - 20:55:56

Hi there Radiomarty you have your work cut out there ....

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, July, 2012 - 21:14:56

Hi there here are some more photo's of the restoration+convert to 24volt


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2285.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2293.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP2291.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2290.jpg)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: thedesigntailor on 06, July, 2012 - 23:14:42

Are they the CityJet replacements? Blooming sexy tires!

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 07, July, 2012 - 07:40:34

Hi there they are City Jet tires ...

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 08, July, 2012 - 21:41:17

Just a couple of photo's on the C5 conversion ..Checking out the holes for the bolts and the cut out for the cog ...The axle in the photo is not the one that I will be using Its down for the fitting of the disc brake and a new bearing ...Also fitted a fan to the  new motor that I will be using .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/th_3-IMGP2298.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=3-IMGP2298.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/th_6-IMGP2323.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=6-IMGP2323.jpg)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, July, 2012 - 21:02:19

Just done a little work on the C5 24 volt ...Also just made up a 24 volt safety cable with higher amp cables and smaller cables for 12 and 24 volt out puts so you can run the lights/indicators horn and the fans on 12 volt.....



(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2329.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2334.jpg)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, July, 2012 - 19:20:33

Here are some more photo's of the build up ..
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2343.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2345.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/5-IMGP2346.jpg)

The wiring has  now been completed after adding another fan ..
Tested the UNI 8 24v CONTROLER and it works a treat ,,

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/7-IMGP2349.jpg)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, July, 2012 - 21:09:55

Here is a small video of the C5 ..Just fitted a hazard flasher ..

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/th_1-IMGP2351.jpg) (http://s992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/?action=view&current=1-IMGP2351.mp4)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and convesion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 16, July, 2012 - 16:41:14

Just finished the 24 volt all it needs is 2 new Batteries and a good run ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2358.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP2357.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2356.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2355.jpg)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 16, July, 2012 - 16:49:25

Now that I have finished this restoration / conversion to 24 volt . I have just collected another one to do the same for Paul .Only this one has no indicators and mirrors .at the moment ....
Photo's to follow ...Chas

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: radiomarty on 16, July, 2012 - 17:57:00

Great job Chas - think maybe the 24v jobs will be keeping you busy  :) :)

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: Lancealot on 16, July, 2012 - 21:22:39

Nice one Chas, I am sure Dave will be happy.

Lance

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: minidaz on 17, July, 2012 - 16:03:14

Looks good Chas. If i get stuck when it comes to doing a 24v, i might have to give you a call.

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, July, 2012 - 16:45:12

Any time no problem ...bye Chas

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: thedesigntailor on 17, July, 2012 - 22:22:54

Wow that was quick!

Title: Re: Just Started a new restoration and conversion on Dave's C5 to 24 volt
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 18, July, 2012 - 08:16:13

Received the new batteries Yesterday and took it for a run of about 5 miles and all went very well I'm very pleased with it ...

Take a look at the photo collage

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-24VOLTWIRINGCOMPLETED.jpg)

So onwards and upwards as soon as Dave can collect this one the sooner I can start the next one ..(I have done a little already )

Photo's to follow ..Chas