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Title: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 16, August, 2010 - 21:53:55

This is my latest restoration project ...photos before starting the Restoration .
I know that it looks ok but it hasn't run for about 4 years .and as you can see there is some surface rust .the tyres need changing .all the bearings need checking replacing if worn and then re-greasing .new brake cables . stickers a new belt / new power cables with built in safety in case connected the wrong way round .Front brake shoes + all metal parts sanded down cleaned and re sprayed /body will be deep cleaned /++++ the motor will be stripped down checked cleaned re greased , built back up ....control/box / pod wiring will also be checked and repaired if need be
new switch bracket / + connecting back the horn in the right place .stearing checked out ...+ + + +

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0706.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0705.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0704.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0708.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0709.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0712.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0713.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0710.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0720.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0721.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0715.jpg)

Will keep you all updated ...

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, August, 2010 - 17:47:33

More photos of the motor striped down

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0724.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0726.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0725.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0727.jpg)

bearings / brushers look ok .Body just needs cleaning .Bearings need greasing Gearbox was dry needs a good clean and repacking with grease.
As you can see the motor shaft is in good condition the bearings are ok and not snapped of the shaft

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: MikeDX on 17, August, 2010 - 19:08:41

This is top notch Chas, I am really looking forward to following this thread!

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: radiomarty on 18, August, 2010 - 07:23:29

You don't hang about - keep up the good work !

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 18, August, 2010 - 14:14:07

Got relations staying at the moment but will be free to start the restoration later this week (cannot wait) keep looking

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 18, August, 2010 - 19:24:44

Just managed to escape for an hour this afternoon and started on the motor it.s now ready for rebuilding up after I.v applied some grease to the bearings + gearbox .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0728.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: Retro Andy on 19, August, 2010 - 07:49:31

Looked a really nice C5 before you started mate, so its going to the buisness when you have finished with it, look forward to more pictures.

Retro Andy.

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, August, 2010 - 08:25:39

Hi there Andy you are right but had not been used for some time and it needed a strip down and a good clean and some new parts fitted to replace some of the old one's ....
Will build the motor /gearbox backup first then start on the chassis
will post photo's as I go on .Chas

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, August, 2010 - 14:46:37

Motor now rebuilt up bearings/gearbox greased .Now tested working great .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0731.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, August, 2010 - 19:57:46

Just been able to work on the frame primer on undercoat to follow .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0732.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0733.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 20, August, 2010 - 08:26:17

Frame now completed

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0739.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 22, August, 2010 - 21:06:13

Just started cleaning up parts today .And started building up the chassis as you will see .

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0760.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0756.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0765.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0763.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, August, 2010 - 17:40:27

Now completed .Just taken it out for a run and everthing was working great as it should be ...
As you can see its now a stunner .
The owner will be very pleased with it (Fingers crossed)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0769.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0768.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: Karl on 24, August, 2010 - 17:52:08

Looks fab 8)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: radiomarty on 24, August, 2010 - 18:11:31

Great job Chas

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: Retro Andy on 25, August, 2010 - 06:24:34

Very nice Chas.

Retro Andy

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, August, 2010 - 08:52:05

More photos last one's

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0767.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0766.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/PICT0770.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/c5restoration1.jpg)

Title: Re: My new restoration as requested by a C5er .complete stripdown and build up
Post by: alexbromo on 06, October, 2010 - 08:44:51

Really great work !

:)

Alex Bromo

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