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Title: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 21, April, 2010 - 19:30:55: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS ????AND I DON`T MEAN MY FOOT THAT GOT IN THE WAY
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0435.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0434.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: aladds on 21, April, 2010 - 20:15:24: Looks like "modern art" to me... :-P
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 21, April, 2010 - 20:52:45: Could be but it`s not .Maybe it`s the start of a robot ???
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: aladds on 22, April, 2010 - 11:08:59: I'm sure there are some who would think that it is!

But anyway, I would think that it's one of these:
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1016.msg8070#msg8070 (http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1016.msg8070#msg8070)

topped with an upside down bucket and served with... silver cylinders?
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, April, 2010 - 12:18:07: Hi there no wrong try again .....This just a small part of it .More to follow
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: mike7201 on 23, April, 2010 - 15:00:18: That's a rear wheel hub sprayed silver. With holes drilled into it, and the centre cap taken out, and something shoved into it.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, April, 2010 - 15:23:52: Yes that's what it is ....But it's just a small part of a complete Restoration that I have started .
will post more photo's later ........bye keep guessing...
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: minidaz on 23, April, 2010 - 15:26:58: Anything to do with this ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGQvrwmvOUs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGQvrwmvOUs)

Daz
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, April, 2010 - 17:07:11: WELL DONE GO TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, April, 2010 - 17:10:59: GREAT HOW DID YOU GUESS IT WAS THAT IS WAS PART OF THE SLEIGH
ANYWAY HERE'S ANOTHER PART I`V MADE UP AND SPRAYED UP .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0445.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: minidaz on 23, April, 2010 - 19:06:24: ;D Does that mean i win a prize :D

I remembered seeing a pic of the sleigh a while ago, and i was actually thinking of buying it last year when it came up for sale, but decided, for my first C5, to go for a normal one :D

Are you planning on driving it around once you've restored it or will it be more for displaying at shows etc ?
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 23, April, 2010 - 20:52:05: Hi there Daz no prize but maybe if you want I could send you a light switch
or maybe a set of back wheel bearings just let me know ....Anyway regarding the sleigh I will be restoring it to it`s former glory .Then showing it ...Take a look at the photo's ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/SUPERGRANsleigh.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/SUPERGRAN4.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/SUPERGRAN2.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/SUPERGRAN.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-6.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-5.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009
/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-4.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-3.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-2.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0035.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0034.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0036.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0037.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0039.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0042.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/supergran%20sleigh%20strip%20down/Photo-0040.jpg)

As you can see there is quiet a bit of work to do on it but overall it's in good nick ...
I will be putting a new motor/gearbox on it ..
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, April, 2010 - 13:00:11: Just posted a photo of all the photos of Supergran Sleigh I'v taken
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/Supergranc5stripeddown.jpg)

Now started to restore it ...
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Karl on 25, April, 2010 - 13:01:57: ..that is certainly one of the more unusual restoration jobs I've seen, glad you saved it from the scrapper mate 8)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, April, 2010 - 19:20:26: Yes it will be saved and ready for showing soon .
just one photo at the moment of the frame sprayed up and ready for building up ..
photo to follow
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Retro Andy on 25, April, 2010 - 20:29:14: If you can't see the rear light when its complete and the light is'nt damaged would you liketo sell it as mine has a small piece missing on the corner and spoils its apperence ?

Retro Andy
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, April, 2010 - 13:18:38: Here we are some photo's of the Supergran sleigh rebuild ..
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0450.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0452.jpg)
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0453.jpg)

just needs a little work on getting of the sticky tape glue that's on the body
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 26, April, 2010 - 13:23:24: Chas as always looking like another top quality rebuild
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Karl on 26, April, 2010 - 15:20:17: That gold colour reminds me of Matts "Goldfinger" :)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, April, 2010 - 18:11:39: Yes your right but this one is the Grandmother of Goldfinger
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 26, April, 2010 - 18:50:49: Hi Andy the back light also has a piece broken of it just like yours ...sorry not for sale
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, April, 2010 - 13:18:29: Just some more photo`s of the sleigh runners sanded down and painted

Also the wheels have come up nice

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0458.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0459.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0460.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Retro Andy on 27, April, 2010 - 18:34:35: No worries about the rear light, but if anyone else has a perfect condition one let me know please :) You are doing another top job and I love the frame stand :D

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, April, 2010 - 18:46:55: Thanks Andy ...Just been building up Supergran ...outside in the sun .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0465.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Retro Andy on 28, April, 2010 - 09:32:43: I'm guessing it hadn't been used all that much in Supergran and if stored for some time since, its gonna come up nice when finished :)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 28, April, 2010 - 13:07:21: Looking good so far Chas - are they the original sinclair tyres as the look like new ? Goldfinger is hoping to meet his grandmother soon !!!
Marty
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, April, 2010 - 16:37:58: Hi there the tyres are the original ones still in very good condition no cracks or splits ...but I know that I should replace them but I want to keep it as it was ...Don't expect it will be doing many miles in the future it's just for show ..The only thing that I will be replacing is the motor the old one has brown fingers + the battery and the connectors .I've made a set up just for the job with protection otherwise it will be back in original condition.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 29, April, 2010 - 17:10:06: Just started putting Supergran Sleigh back together as you can see still have a long way to go also have to remove the sticky tape glue of any one have any clue what to use

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0476.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: PLOD11 on 01, May, 2010 - 20:06:18: YOU COULD TRY LABEL REMOVER, THAT GETS MOST RESIDUE OFF, MAPLINS DO IT.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, May, 2010 - 15:04:05: Ok thanks will check it out
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: techytype on 02, May, 2010 - 16:18:14: you can soften the old glue with a hair drier and then use hot water with one of the sponge abrasive pan cleaners.

regs
Alan
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Karl on 02, May, 2010 - 18:25:41: Not tried it out on a c5, but I find gently warming with a hairdryer (softens the glue) and then lightly rubbing with a cloth and white spirit removes most stickers and residue from motorbike or car panels.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 02, May, 2010 - 19:27:38: Thanks to you both will try both methods and get back to you .bye Chas
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 04, May, 2010 - 15:29:12: Just started again on Supergran ..first thing was to fit a brand new motor The old one had brittle fingers (I think there is one on ebay the same ) + 18mm belt and a motor support bracket ....

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0517.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0520.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0520.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0523.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0521.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0525.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Karl on 04, May, 2010 - 17:10:05: Thats coming together nicely mate, a good clean restoration - proper job :)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 04, May, 2010 - 19:30:40: Thanks Karl some way to go yet ..Will keep listing the photos ...bye Chas
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 05, May, 2010 - 15:33:12: Just thought I'd upload a photo of the motor support bracket in place

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0528.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Retro Andy on 06, May, 2010 - 06:10:42: That is looking great, would love to see it one day, just think of the looks you're going to get when you take Supergran for a spin :)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, May, 2010 - 07:40:09: Thanks Andy .Just looking at fitting blue neons underneath ....
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, May, 2010 - 18:07:08: Supergran has now been completed ...
but I need to take it for a run to check it out

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0584.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0582.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0589.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0585.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 13, May, 2010 - 18:56:28: Hat's off to you Chas - you really are the 'Daddy' when it comes to restoration - another fantastic job

Looking forward to getting a photo of it's grandchild 'Goldfinger' next to it.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Retro Andy on 13, May, 2010 - 20:05:56: WOW, I reckon you might get one or two looks in it as no one will have a clue what it is. You have done a really good job mate, whats next ?

Retro Andy
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 13, May, 2010 - 20:25:30: The next thing is to replace the 900 watt motor on the 24volt C5 .It was'nt powerfull enough only got 18 mph out of it and it was running to hot so going to replace it with a standard motor with a metal insert in the gearbox .And see how it goes

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0362.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0359.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0361.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0360.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: MikeDX on 13, May, 2010 - 21:54:48: Chas, that is fantastic. You have done yourself proud there!

is there a pod holder missing from the back in this pic?

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0585.jpg)

Can't wait to see you drive that up the road! Get a video ASAP! :) :)
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, May, 2010 - 07:15:07: Well spotted ...There is something missing well not missing as such I only had one must buy another (the holes at the back where just open )and didn't look very good so I fitted the blank and as you can see it looks ok will have to get another) it's a blank off a water tank. Also I noticed that there are two screw holes at the front on the runners there must have been two round poles fitted to join both sides up .Of to Wilkinsons to buy two brush poles..
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: minidaz on 14, May, 2010 - 09:22:35: That looks great Chas , another top job ;D

You'll certainly get some interesting looks when you take it out :D

Daz
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, May, 2010 - 09:35:07: Hi there Daz I will only be taking it out when it's dark ...............
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 16, May, 2010 - 20:39:53: Hi there Daze just had a ride on Supergran and she went all the way (2 miles up the road and back )
Everthing seems to be OK just a little problem with bottoming it .But as long as I go slow over the bumps it should be OK ..

It looks like I will be going to MLTON KEYNES if I can get here in the car ....So if anyone wants any spares let me know and I will bring some ..
Chas bye see you soon
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: MikeDX on 16, May, 2010 - 21:42:40: Absolutely fantastic to hear that Chas, I look forward to seeing you there!!
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 17, May, 2010 - 06:01:55: Great news Chas looking forward to seeing you and supergran - list updated on the M & M run thread
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 17, May, 2010 - 07:36:31: Hi Chas - just a thought there are lots underpasses on the M & M run will Supergran be ok on the 'bottoming out front' ? Hope so because were looking forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 10, April, 2012 - 22:30:47: Hi all just found this on Youtube .....fast forward to 28.34 sec
Supergran 1986 Christmas Special.avi I have been looking for the Supergran Superslaigh film for ages .....

Thanks to Marty here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m774IoLU6y4
bye Chas
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: Lancealot on 10, April, 2012 - 22:58:43: Nice on Chas, I remember supergran as a kid....................

Lance
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: radiomarty on 11, April, 2012 - 07:48:43: Fantastic - I will never forget you bringing it on the MK run so funny
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: minidaz on 11, April, 2012 - 10:26:21: Excellent ;D
Title: Re: WHO KNOW`S WHAT THIS IS .?? IT`S MY NEXT RESTORATION
Post by: PLOD11 on 12, April, 2012 - 08:35:06: Proper kids tv ......

BRING BACK THE OLD DAYS :)