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Title: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2012 - 10:14:47

Hi all just bought another c5 in need of a complete restoration and a load of parts ..Will Start it very soon .

bye Chas

Title: Re: C5 retoration
Post by: pso-buzz on 27, November, 2012 - 14:19:11

Brilliant, I hope we are going to be treated to a full photographic rebuilt chas?

Simon

Title: Re: C5 retoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2012 - 15:13:23

Yes I will be taking photo's and posting them .....

Bye Chas

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2012 - 17:02:24

Here is the C5 that I will be restoring ...as I bought it loads missing and damaged but no problem ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/09-IMGP2735.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/06-IMGP2732.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/07-IMGP2733.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/08-IMGP2734.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/10-IMGP2736.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/12-IMGP2739.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/15-IMGP2742.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/16-IMGP2743.jpg)

This is how it came with the items striped of the body (some damaged some missing but no problem will soon have it back to running condition

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/11-IMGP2737.jpg)

And here it is after a complete strip down of parts ...

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/1-18-IMGP2745.jpg)

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 27, November, 2012 - 17:27:45

Looks like a very big job. But I have seen what you have done with other C5 's that only look good for the scrap heap, then a couple of months later it looks bran new. :) :)

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 27, November, 2012 - 17:28:28

I suppose the body is in good shape

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2012 - 17:45:45

Hi thanks Luke Regarding the body it is in good shape but needs work on it to get it back something like it should be .

Bye Chas

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 27, November, 2012 - 17:49:21

The shasee (Don't know how to spell) looks the biggest problem ;D

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 27, November, 2012 - 17:52:53

Not worried about the chassis as most of it is surface rust ....

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 27, November, 2012 - 17:54:01

How much do you think it would cost to rebuild the shasse There is one on eBay now for £50 if it would be easier or bidding for £30

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-Chassis-with-Front-Forks-Crank-Spindle-Headsets-Steering-Arm-Rod-/300822942938?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item460a71d4da (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-Chassis-with-Front-Forks-Crank-Spindle-Headsets-Steering-Arm-Rod-/300822942938?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item460a71d4da)

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: kamilb1998 on 27, November, 2012 - 20:19:33

Look forward to seeing this transformed to your usual standard, :D

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: PLOD11 on 28, November, 2012 - 00:01:02

£50.00 Postage ? :'(

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: kamilb1998 on 28, November, 2012 - 08:07:57

Quote from: PLOD11 on 28, November, 2012 - 00:01:02
£50.00 Postage ? :'(

I suspect the seller is just using this to boost the price; it was previously listed at £150.

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, November, 2012 - 10:51:56

Hi there regarding the chassis .I would contact Karl first to see if he has any for sale ..

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: KarlG on 28, November, 2012 - 12:55:50

Quote£50.00 Postage ?

On my screen I've got £75.00 :o, £50.00 being the 'Buy it now' price.

This is the same guy who was asking £25,00 postage for a rear wheel :o, and from another vendor I only paid £8.50.

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 28, November, 2012 - 18:07:44

The chassis is located in N/IRELAND That's why the postage is expensive ...

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 28, November, 2012 - 20:03:26

Ohh ::)

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Blue1976 on 30, December, 2012 - 17:39:25

is built yet . cant wait to see it chas.

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 31, December, 2012 - 21:12:09

Hi there Blue Sorry not built yet but its all go after New Year

Title: Re: C5 restoration
Post by: Luke S on 31, December, 2012 - 21:27:40

Nice to see another C5 on the road when its done

Happy new year

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