Thanks guys :), unfortunately I only have access to an ARC welder
.. I've watched some video though and apparently you 'can' technically stick weld aluminium, it's a bit fiddly.
G'day Widget,
That mower most resembles a Model 506, 1962-3 Ambassador. But it could be slightly bitserised - it has had a repaint, after all.
For sure, the engine is 1963 or earlier, as it has a Zenith carby. Victa dropped those from late 1963 onwards, and used only Walbro carbs on their Kirby-Lauson 4-stroke models thereafter. That engine would be either an LV30 or VK30 125cc, to use the engine manufacturer's model designations.
However, the chassis looks more like a 1964-6 Corvette 4 Model 524, with that LHS side discharge. The 506 has that on the RHS, in the Victa green book line drawings at any rate.
Oooh darn.. seem to be getting bitserised mowers these days
. I checked out the Ambassador and it does look like it.. especially the duel-fold handle bars.
How could you tell it was re-painted? Colours don't match original VICTAS ?
