Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted April 27, 2015 Although my C-81 has been finished for over a year, there is no record of it's restoration on MoM. So I have decided to correct that. First things, first. I did not start the rebuild. This was done by a chap called Martin Hirst from Carlisle. He actually did most of it. I just finished it off after buying it from him. So below is how it was when Martin bought it. 2 S1g and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #2 Posted April 27, 2015 Looks to have been in good shape Norm, even has the front wheel caps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted April 27, 2015 One is split, Chris. Some photo's of it being stripped. Rather bad case of tin worm. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted April 27, 2015 Would'nt have thought it was that bad from the first photo, just goes to show, you can still buy those caps from the main dealer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #5 Posted April 27, 2015 Those C's to tend to like to rot in hidden places! Looking forward to the rest of the build Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted April 27, 2015 Martin did an excellent job of the hood stand. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted April 27, 2015 Also the Chassis etc. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted April 27, 2015 This is as it was when I bought it of Martin. Bonnet and rear fender still required painting. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted April 27, 2015 Nearly two years later, painting complete, wiring done and up and running, Below is how the little C-81 looks today. 3 Rocboni, Ian and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted April 28, 2015 Looks well Norm, made a proper job of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #11 Posted April 28, 2015 From rust to really shiny... A very nice restoration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #12 Posted April 28, 2015 looking good norm, I'd forgotten how rusty it was when Martin had it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks for the favourable comments, lads. But most of the credit must go to Martin. I just finished it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
