G'day Captrusty,
Originally Posted by Captrusty
Tyres are shagged can they be replaced ?
Rims wobble around on axles can this be fixed ?
Depends on where the wear is. If it's in the wheels, rebushing may be possible. Worn stub axles are a bit more difficult to replace, but still possible. Dunno about the tyres, but one of the other ODK denizens may..
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How was the throttle cable originally attached to handle bars ?
It was run under those two heavy gauge aluminium ties that secure the snorkel.
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Can you still get clamps for the snorkel ?
Not sure exactly what you're asking here. The ties are the original setup for this long snorkel, not two-piece clamps as the later models used. Repros are available on Fleabay, but ain't cheap. A search for 'Victa snorkel' will bring them up.

What you have there appears to be a quite original Victa 18 Model Four Special, around 1957-8 vintage.

We have a bit of a megathread on the Model 4 and 5's, as the early Model 4's were built as the ill-fated 'Automatic' version. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=73095&page=1

Cheers,
Gadge

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