Thanks for the kind offer for me to buy the Victa mower and parts ,definitely some good parts there for any collector / restorer , I have to decline from buying them as I have too much in my collection already .
The side shoot cover does look well made ,it's just that I've never seen that style on a Victa mower but have seen well made accessory parts like this cover that are home made parts .
Good to hear any other thoughts on the cover though ,It looks to me that the bracket that holds the catcher on also was used to mount the side shoot cover so removal of the bracket wasn't needed when using the catcher or side shoot ,just saying it explains why the cover was made the way it is.
With the sale ,It would be best to remove the engine from the base and remove muffler ,fuel tank ,cowl ,carby, starter cup ,blade plate and starter and sell separately on eBay ,I understand if you don't wish to sell on eBay but that's where you could easily make $300 plus. ,you will need to advertise postage available and pick up also available .
If you use Gumtree and advertise the lot you may need to start at $250. The red starter with the nut in the centre I see them sell for $100.
If you get no takers on gumtree ,you could list separately or lower the price until you get some interest.
I would say like myself people here like to discuss mowers etc ,glad to be of assistance ,It's always worth learning about what you are selling first.
