Hi Gavinm and welcome.So far I think your doing a great job on your restore,keep up the good work and you will end up with a fine example of the Model 5 Victa.Just a couple of corrections for what Ty (Mr Davis) said.It was not uncommon to find the wire starter on this model.This one is most likely the earlier of the series 2.I'm actually also restoring this same model and it also had the same starter on it.Also with what you said about a light coloured fibres material under the exhaust plate.If it was light in colour it would most likely be a replacement one.The asbestos ones that were under there would almost come out black.Certainly a very dark brown,and should be deposed of,try not to tear them.They won't kill you that takes years,but it isn't the sort of stuff you'd like to risk it with.Have fun and keep us updated.
