Well, thank you to all. Some very pertinent comments and exactly what I was going for. My block is flat and in good nick so I don't see the "tough area" things being an issue. If I get it running well for a reasonable budget then I'll have a decent mower. I consider things like belts, batteries, spindles and blades as a service item then I don't consider them a factor really. If I'd owned the mower for years I'd be doing those things anyway.
Pics are coming soon.
Again thanks for the inputs. Sometimes it needs a different twist to see an answer.
