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C5alive Marketplace => The Chas section => Topic started by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, October, 2012 - 15:34:17

Title: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, October, 2012 - 15:34:17

Hi all was asked if I would build up a C5 from scratch for a guy called Gary for his son .So here we are Just put some items together for fitting after they have been cleaned ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2633.jpg)

Here is the Chassis cleaned and sprayed ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/5-IMGP2635.jpg)


And now started to build it up


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/6-IMGP2642.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/7-IMGP2643.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/8-IMGP2644.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 25, October, 2012 - 18:43:00

Great

I am looking forward to following this as it builds up

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, October, 2012 - 20:19:38

Ok Simon here is the body that I will be using

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2629.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 26, October, 2012 - 01:59:21

That doesn't look in bad shape.  How many c5's do you actually own?

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, October, 2012 - 14:15:36

Hi there I own 5 brand new old stock .+ Three 24 volt one's +Two petrol / 12 volt motors one's + One 3 speed sturmey archer +Two original one's in very good condition ...And always room for more. And enough spares for at least another 5 complete one's .And enough spares  to last a life time ...(But will need more body's complete..)

bye Chas

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 26, October, 2012 - 14:22:46

wow. I am very impressed!

Are the new old stock ones boxed? 

I would love a brand new one!

Amazing collection, would love to have a go on the various ones.

Thanks

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: mhurt on 26, October, 2012 - 15:32:01

There's a new one on eBay at the moment : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINCLAIR-C5-AS-NEW-UNUSED-RECOMMENDED-/121005027993?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c2c763299

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 26, October, 2012 - 16:04:31

Not that I am in anyway an expert but after looking at prices and things recently I thought this one was a bit over priced.

For anything approaching £1000 wouldn't you expect it to be boxed?

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARRY ..
Post by: KarlG on 26, October, 2012 - 16:11:17

At what point did they change the boot colour? I thought the early models were dark.

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, October, 2012 - 18:18:37

Hi as you said the price is high I do not think it will sell for that ..But who know's  ??????????

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, October, 2012 - 18:30:25

Here are some more photo's

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2646.jpg)

Now working on the body



(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2647.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP2648.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/4-IMGP2649.jpg)


Now cleaned up looking good ..


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/5-IMGP2650.jpg)


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/6-IMGP2651.jpg)


And now putting the wiring harness back


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/7-IMGP2652.jpg)


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Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 26, October, 2012 - 19:20:50

Brilliant.

At some point I am going to strip mine down and paint up the frame.

Looks a little daunting!!

What cleaner are you using there?

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, October, 2012 - 12:04:46

Here are some more photo's ...
Testing the electronics before putting the body on...
Also tested the pod and when the voltage dropped down to 10.5volt  the alarm sounded for about 10 sec then the power to the motor cut out just as it should do ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2653.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2654.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP2659.jpg)


And can you see the original C5 Battery .....Still working great ..

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 27, October, 2012 - 13:18:51

So it is possible that the original battery will still work?

Mine came with the original Oldham battery, it was bone dry so I filled it with boiled water and put it on charge.
To my amazement it charged up. Is it possible it will be ok?


Chas, what do you use to clean the body?

Thanks

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RESTORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, October, 2012 - 16:40:43

Hi there I use Ciff with a green pan scourer ..And I'm sure most use the same ..
Here is anothere photo


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2663.jpg)



And one more ''


(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2665.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: c5loughborough on 27, October, 2012 - 20:44:42

well you don't mess about chas, looking forward to picking it up, please will you show me one of the petrol ones running!!!! gary

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, October, 2012 - 08:55:13

Hi there Gary nice to see you on the site ...Regarding the petrol C5 if you go on my YOUTUBE SITE  and check out some of my C5 s   IT'S ....JORDAN8ISH

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, October, 2012 - 16:54:51

Just one photo of the wheel trims cleaned up ....Ready for fitting



(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-GarryC5.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: Lancealot on 28, October, 2012 - 20:35:56

Looking good like normal Chas......................................

Lance

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, October, 2012 - 08:36:26

Thanks Lance not long before it's finished ..Then on to the next one ...

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: mhurt on 29, October, 2012 - 09:15:37

You don't hang around, do you :)

Looking forward to pics of the final build.

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, October, 2012 - 16:52:26

Hi there it is finished now all I need to do is to give it a test run and a good clean after ...And then I will take some photo's of the finished restored C5 ..

Hi there Gary as I have just wrote Your C5 will be ready after it's been on a test run ...
bye Chas

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2676.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 29, October, 2012 - 16:56:29

So how long did that take from start to finish?

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, October, 2012 - 17:14:05

Hi about a week But I do have some parts ready for fitting...And the C5s are already striped down ....

I will be starting another one next week ....

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: KarlG on 29, October, 2012 - 21:15:06

Hi Chas,

don't you ever stop to take a breath now and again?  :)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, October, 2012 - 21:43:09

Yes sometimes just like now ....Bye Chas

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 30, October, 2012 - 07:42:24

Hi there Dave it depends what condition it's in and what you want doing to it ...Send me some photos to my email address first for me to see .
Bye Chas

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: c5loughborough on 30, October, 2012 - 09:00:31

Looking good chas!

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, November, 2012 - 15:48:42

Here are the photo's of the compleated C5 for Gary's son .
Just been out on the second run and all works great ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/2-IMGP2682.jpg)



(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/3-IMGP2684.jpg)



(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-IMGP2681.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 02, November, 2012 - 15:51:17

Well I am massively impressed!

Title: Re: NEW RESTORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, November, 2012 - 15:54:39

Hi thanks ..You may have missed the 3rd photo just uploaded it up ....

Bye Chas

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 02, November, 2012 - 16:20:20

Brilliant.

Get some silicone on those nice tyres!!

Simon

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: mhurt on 02, November, 2012 - 16:59:44

Looks fantastic :)

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, November, 2012 - 19:07:51

It will a good clean before handing it over to Gary .......

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: c5loughborough on 02, November, 2012 - 19:20:13

Looks bob on Chas, i will have to collect towards end of next week if thats ok, as im up and down to london a lot, + need to hide it in my dads garage till xmas!

Gary

Title: Re: NEW RESTORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, November, 2012 - 20:26:21

Hi there Gary no problem collect it anytime just let me know when ...

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 03, November, 2012 - 02:18:19

wow is this a Christmas present?

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 03, November, 2012 - 08:36:22

Yes it is ...Santa and  his reindeers will be delivering it in time for Christmas

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 03, November, 2012 - 08:48:51

What a brilliant present.

I am hoping Santa and the elves bring me wing mirrors and indicators but I hear they are quite hard to find in the North Pole!

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 03, November, 2012 - 12:24:09

Hi there forget the North Pole .They are like gold dust (and cost as much) If you can find any ...

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: Retro Andy on 17, November, 2012 - 09:43:54

You do always turn out a very impressive finish to your Cs's Chas, top job as always  :)

Retro Andy.

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, November, 2012 - 19:27:30

Thanks Andy ....I always try my best Just started on my next project...

Title: Re: NEW RETORATION FOR GARY ..
Post by: pso-buzz on 17, November, 2012 - 23:02:27

Another one chas. Any pics?