Hi kymbom2g,

Thank you for that considered response. It is most valuable.
The more this story unfolds the more interesting it becomes...

I need your help here.
I do want to discuss a couple of points because I believe you have an important machine.

The first thing is that I wouldn't describe this machine as a 'bitsa' at all.
I think it should be considered as a distinct Scott Bonnar model: a Model 33 Lawn King.

I have argued on these forums that the Lawn King came about at a specific point in time for
specific reasons: the advent of Commonwealth legislation that changed the relationship
between manufacturer and seller, and the tension between mass-merchandiser and small agency.

It is absolutely my belief that SB retrofitted the SB45 clutch to your machine.
This makes sense in terms of component rationalisation.

- I would really like you to confirm that this is a 16" machine, and not the Model 45 17".
- Second, could we have a photo of the transmission (with cover removed)?
- Third, could we have a close-up photo of the primary clutch from above?

Colour: that's an interesting question.
Yes, I do believe white is the original engine colour, as I do believe gold is the original.
Gold the signifier of 'kings' and white for 'purity'. This would have been a stunning machine!

kymbom2g, you have a very interesting machine that ODK would like to document.
Did your girlfriend's father buy this machine new?

All very sovereign.
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JACK.








Last edited by CyberJack; 18/11/14 07:56 PM. Reason: Updated facts