hmm, looks very much the same, yes, he had the chain guard, in saying that he had most of it, it was well worn away at the bottom so I left it there. I agree with you about which one to restore, I also think the first one is the more likely candidate and it has the better motor. Is there anywhere you know of where I could reference to be able to say this mower is 'this' or 'that' I look at that lawn king and say it's the spitting image
