New project

MattC5 · 26, May, 2012 - 21:29:59

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

- some photo's of progress so far:

kamilb1998 · 26, May, 2012 - 21:34:09

I look forward to seeing progress on this!

Lancealot · 26, May, 2012 - 22:12:30

Matt good luck with the restoration........ Keep us posted.

Cannot wait for my lot to learn how to do it.....................

Only problem my daughter is 13 and not interested......................

The boys are 6 & 5 so have to wait a bit longer............................

Lance

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 26, May, 2012 - 22:17:09

Great keep the photos coming ...Chas

Retro Andy · 29, May, 2012 - 06:59:24

Really good to see you restoring a C5 Matt, keep up the good work and pictures.

Retro Andy.

minidaz · 29, May, 2012 - 17:43:17

Good luck Matt, hope the restoration goes well

Karl · 30, May, 2012 - 03:58:33

Looks like a nice little starter project , let me know if you need anything

Retro Andy · 30, May, 2012 - 06:45:05

You can keep ours all going when we are too old and are backs won't let us bend down to work on them

Retro Andy.

MattC5 · 30, May, 2012 - 16:55:22

Thanks guy's :

So far I have removed the bodyshell and stripped and painted the chassis :

Lancealot · 31, May, 2012 - 06:18:46

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

Retro Andy · 01, June, 2012 - 22:15:32

Looking good so far, can see why your dad is after a chain tensioner spring.

Retro Andy.

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Karl