Hi Ty,
Ok,Am I correct that its fairly common knowledge that the first Victa models 1,2,2a,3,and the Automatic number sequence is accurate.Based on mower experts,original information,original victa workers and actual models owned.
As for later models What ive owned ,seen,have in my possesion and recorded are number sequences from the point of the model 4 predicta.Ok so we know that the model 4(predicta) and model 3 Rotomo intersected at Approx 128,000 based on models owned.Example I have 2 model 3s @ 128 and 129,000.I have an automatic that is 128,000.and have passed on another example at 126,000 with addition of other owners mowers that fall into this numbers sequence.so its safe to say the intersection is correct.We also know that from here on the model 3 and 4 continued.The model 3 has shown examples of close to 200,000 before it was finished.the model 4 continued on still with examples showing sequence nos over the 300,000 mark.the earlier versions of these would be classed as the model 5 series one,which is what the discussion was about in a prior thread.Example model 4 base,edger clip,possible badges and obviously axle extensions.Examples of the model 5 sereis 2 have been at or around the 200,000 mark going again high up into the 200,000s.Ok so here it gets a little strange and disjointed.Numbers after 300,000 seem less and sporadic ive seen examples of up to 350,000s for model 4s still.How many model 4 bases did they actually make???? they where still being used!!!!ok so it is my opinon that this is where the model 5 series 2 changed between the late 300,000 and 350,000.The numbering changed and the A prefix emerged.I have seen many prefixes A,AA,AAA,AAAA,AC,AAC and a few others.(NOT including industrial Tiger,HG palmer and *possibly Dept store models)Nearly every model special that I see or come on ebay I have enquired as to the engine no to try and gauge "what and when"or which model has which sequence of numbers.So far with the lettered prefixes the run doesnt appear to go much above 25,000,(please correct me if im wrong).So assuming this is the case we will follow a sequence of numbers through MID model 5 series 2 mowers right through and up to the last model 5.(Again not including dept models).So assuming this letter number prefix also runs in order,and for every letter we say on average there is 25,000 models per letter prefix then we should be able to gauge a rough amount made.Unfortunately this is where my info stops and yours starts.I need more information from 61 to...YOUR 64 and on knowledge. IE, the SHEERLINE numbers to try and guage a more accurate ending of the model 5 series.
Again im still piecing things together,but with more imput and examples it will make a more accurate and clear picture.I have more info in detail of other examples but ive written enough for now.
Any addition,info,imput or challenge to anything I have listed would be appreciated,I want it to become as accurate as possible.
Also I would love some sheerline model 6 serial numbers if possible,as I no longer own any:)
Last edited by Bluegmhtmonaro; 29/03/12 06:16 PM.
