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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: MattC5 on 26, May, 2012 - 21:29:59
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As dad is getting on a bit !!!! ;) he has suggested that I do a complete restoration job to learn the rope's - picked up a C5 today in Ipswich and have begun the process under the guidance of the old fella ;D ;D - some photo's of progress so far:
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204228.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204241.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204253.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/2012-05-26204303.jpg)
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I look forward to seeing progress on this! ;D
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Matt good luck with the restoration........ Keep us posted.
Cannot wait for my lot to learn how to do it..................... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Only problem my daughter is 13 and not interested...................... :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
The boys are 6 & 5 so have to wait a bit longer............................ :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Lance
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Great keep the photos coming ...Chas
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Really good to see you restoring a C5 Matt, keep up the good work and pictures.
Retro Andy.
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Good luck Matt, hope the restoration goes well :)
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Looks like a nice little starter project , let me know if you need anything ;)
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You can keep ours all going when we are too old and are backs won't let us bend down to work on them :D
Retro Andy.
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Thanks guy's :
So far I have removed the bodyshell and stripped and painted the chassis :
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162143.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162407.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162447.jpg)
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/20120530_162611.jpg)
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Matt,
Starting to take shape. Looking good so far keep up with the good work.
You do have an advantage as you have a good teacher at your side...........
Lance
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Looking good so far, can see why your dad is after a chain tensioner spring.
Retro Andy.