Thanks guys!!
Being my first resto there are a couple of things that I'm not 100% happy with, however I think once its all together no one will see the minor imperfections.
I was lucky to have the wrecked 14" to pull parts off, as it saved me from buying new rear roller bearings, a clutch fork, clutch lever, clutch spring, thrust pad and it had the brass adjuster knob which came up a treat with some elbow grease.
I'm working on a cost effective new front roller with sealed bearings that can be fitted to this mower and 17". The shaft is cactus so instead of buying a whole new shaft and end caps for a substandard design, I am going in a different direction.
I got the colour idea from Jamskin's immaculate resto. I simply applied the paint with a brush, being careful not to over apply around the fixing holes and finished with a foam roller. I think it brings out the hammer tone nicely.
Simon
