Topic: MY NEXT RESTORATION STARTED

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi all just started my next restoration ...Body stripped down and left out in the snow ....all other Parts inside







Chassis cleaned sanded and sprayed ...



As you can see there is a lot of work to do on it .But no problem 

[Luke S]

Where did you get this c5

[danny7147]

How much do you charge for restored ones Chas? I'm going to be in the market for one in a few weeks time.

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi more photo's .
The back axle is not bent its just the looks like it ..

[danny7147]

Looking good! Are you doing this one to keep or sell?

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there it will for sale I have no more room to store anymore ..

[danny7147]

Pending the price, pencil me in for it! Do you know a price yet? I've been given my wife's permission to get another one

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Danny will let you know later ..

Hi there what you would get is a  totally restored the C5 ....e.g.. a complete strip down the body cleaned + the front / back wheel trims cleaned .
All parts cleaned and sprayed (chassis / back wheel arch / front forks / pedals / crank / brake levers .
Wiring / Pod / Control Box checked out .
Motor /gearbox stripped down checked greased and replace items that are faulty or worn
Carbon Brushes checked replaced if  worn down
All metal parts cleaned and greased
New Tyres /inner tubes fitted all round
New Mud flaps fitted
New Safety cables fitted .
Will not damage the Pod / Control Box if connected the wrong way round and allow a larger battery to be used
New Battery support straps fitted
New Stickers fitted on the side +front and back wheel
New Front brake callipers fitted + brake cables for the front/back brakes
Also all bearings replaced if warn refitted and  greased
New 18 mm belt
New Chain fitted
New LED bulbs fitted (front/back)
New Washers / nuts / bolts
New Chain tensioner fitted with side guides on
BATTERY NOT INCLUDED UNLESS YOU WANT ME TO BUY ONE FOR YOU .
NO MIRRORS
NO INDICATORS
NO HORN

[danny7147]

Sounds fantastic! Keep me updated with it if you can Chas, but sounds like exactly what I'm looking for! I've got mirrors and an indicator set so no problem there!

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Ok just keep looking on the forum ...

[danny7147]

No problem

[Ton C5]

Hi Chas,

i am about to start a restoration of my own and i am wandering what you are using to spray the frame?
i was thinking about a powder-coat but the price exceeds my budget. the next option would be zinc spray or ....
who knows what is best ?

Ton

[kamilb1998]

Hi Chas,

i am about to start a restoration of my own and i am wandering what you are using to spray the frame?
i was thinking about a powder-coat but the price exceeds my budget. the next option would be zinc spray or ....
who knows what is best ?

Ton

I use my C5 everyday and have re-sprayed the chassis with just normal off the shelf paint and it's holding up fine - even though the C5 often gets wet.

[Lancealot]

Most people get the chassis sand blasted or wire brushed. Then 2 coats of car spray undercoat, 2 coats of car spay gloss and then 1 or 2 coats of car spay laquer.

Lance

[danny7147]

Hi Chas,

i am about to start a restoration of my own and i am wandering what you are using to spray the frame?
i was thinking about a powder-coat but the price exceeds my budget. the next option would be zinc spray or ....
who knows what is best ?

Ton

I find it interesting you think that because I used to think the same! I've restored about 30 bicycles and the last 10 I had powder coated.

I called a couple of local places, and to get the frame and forks blasted and powder coated black cost me £60 the first time on the assurance that it was a cheap price. The next couple of bikes were the same, but then one day I read about a powder coat chrome effect, my regular company couldn't do it so I ended up ringing about 15 firms. I found one about 30 miles away, and when I asked the cost of doing a bike frame black they said "Oh, £15?"...

I've used them ever since with great results! My point is with powder coating, don't call two companies and assume you know what it costs... it's as open to price change as anything else is.

Powder coating' s great, but there are three important points to keep in mind...

1 - Think carefully about the finish. While not as important as a bike frame as it's hidden, gloss comes up a LOT shinier than paint, satin is like regular gloss, and even matt has a shine to it. One of the biggest mistakes I made was doing a 1940's bike in gloss thinking it would look New, because even though it does, it looks 'too' new, and nowhere near authentic.

2 - It's not a rust proofed. None of my collection are kept outside so it doesn't really affect my collection, but make sure you pay the extra for a primer for a bit of added protection.That extra £5 will make it last a LOT longer.

3 - Powder coating' s stronger than you can imagine, and once on is seriously hard to remove. Make sure you get it the right colour/finish first time because a second chance will open up a whole new set of problems