I bit the bullet and reached out to get some assistance rebuilding the mower. I had a hard time myself putting all the pieces back together.
All in all, it looks fantastic, I am sure it will run fantastic (yet to pick it up)
In a nutshell: New (old) reel - wasn't aware there was little life left New bottom blade New side bearing holder (my repair weld didn't last) New nuts and bolts New bearings New motor New corks and grips. New belts Reel sharpened.
2k paint job to all body parts Reel was sprayed in a dulux metalshield gloss black Rear roller was a rubberized spray paint (won't last 2 seconds) Front roller was spray paint in a stainless look finish.
Still to come: need to bog sand and paint my catcher and side cover.
A lot more money than I hoped to spend. Didn't realise all the parts I needed to replace.
Labour was fair and probably never could have finished it, so I am very grateful there's a market for these Mowers. Not sure if the gentleman that rebuilt it for me is on this forum. But if you are thank you for all the help.
Did learn a lot in the process, even though I didn't get the whole way through myself.
I will cherish this mower for a long time, with the colour choice purposely done in my son's favourite colour. Hopefully one day I can pass it down!
Thank you for all the help along the way from all the members especially Bonnar Bloke for all my beginner questions which you didn't shy away from!
