Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I'm another member from Adelaide. I must say well done to everyone on here especially the regular posters. The information and advice I've been able o get in just a couple of days of lurking is incredible!

So on Monday I purchased this Scott Bonnar Model 45. I've been wanting one of these for years and made the impulse decision after having a browse on Gumtree at lunchtime. I managed to get a little history on the machine. Apparently it was purchased new by the Claire (SA) bowling club and used daily until they switched to synthetic greens a few years back. The guy I bought it from is the son of the President of the Clare Bowling club and had a VIP mowing round and used it for 2 tennis courts up until 12 months ago. He also said that it had a "heavy roller" at the back, is this just the standard roller or was this something different?

It runs perfectly and still cuts quite well but could do with a decent sharpen of the blades, but I want to restore it properly. I'm a little confused though. The guy I bought it from said It's from the 60's but it has a Briggs & Stratton motor, which I thought didn't come out until the early 70's on the 45. Also the decals seem to be from a later model also. I understand the both can be changed.

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Can anyone help me with this number? Model No 45 07392. Does anyone know if this would help to work out the year?

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I think it's a 2hp but can't tell really from the sticker

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Does anyone know what sticker this might be?

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