OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Reel-Type Mowers Scott Bonnar Model 45 - Restoration - Jamskin2

those front rollers are available on ebay, $125.00 including postage for a 17". the ad says he's happy to make up ones for 14 and 20" jobbies.

Handle bar face plate sprayed and finished

That paint job looks somewhat better than the original one, to me. More hammertone effect, very evenly applied. Nothing I paint ever looks like that. What is the small unpainted diamond at the handlebar end all about?

Hi Grumpy Thank you for feedback.
The bit that looks unpainted is just reflection of the dent from the fastening hole. Its all painted same.

Thanks again
Jason

Just Picked up 10 Blade Cylinder cutter from Powder Coaters. Off to the grinders now with sole plate and Bed knife
Very happy with the powder coated finish

Hi Jason, Wow!! How good does that look....
Mate, that will keep your lawn looking sweet!

Hi Guys some updated progress photos of my SB45 Restore.
Im at a point I have rebuilt back roller assembly.
Should have spraying finished tomorrow. Will leave 2 weeks to dry and harden and then commence rebuild bit by bit.

Some other completed Photos

Hi Guys
Just thought I'd post some progress Pics of my Model 45 its have way through the reassembly.

Sweet wheels (or do you say drum!!!)

Love the chrome, clutch handle looks awesome

Thanks Barryjnr - Its such a satisfying job stripping it all down and rebuilding bit by bit
Hows yours coming along post some pics.
Jason

looks excellent so far Jason- better than a bought one. Will you be hooking up the throttle cable to the carby at all? If so, would be interested to see a pic or 2 of the set up.
Cheers -
Ross

Hi Jason, in one word...awesome! on a fantastic job so far...
More pics please, as you go along.

Hi Ross, here is the set-up on my Scotty 45 with the Honda G100:


Hoping this helps,

Hi Rossf
Here are some Pics of the throttle cable all hooked up to Honda GX 120
It works a treat - I hope this helps

Hi Guys finally finished My SB 45 Project Today
Here are some Pics of the final result.
Iv'e goto say Its one of the most satisfying things I have ever done. (Dont Tell My wife)
But really. My mower is better than new and will give me many many years of mowing pleasure.
I know it inside and out and every single piece on it. Im wrapped.
Now I dont want to use it.
Thank you everybody who has contributed to giving me hints and tips along the way. This forum is fantastic.

you should be so proud of that . man its a sweet looking thing

Thanks Vccomm

good stuff Jason looks excellent. With any luck you may be able to get your grass looking like mine- see above left..;-)
cheers - Ross

It's a work of art more than a restoration - it looks a lot better than a new Scottie, and it should run and mow better as well, with that GX120 and the increased number of blades. I feel your pain at the idea of actually mowing with it, and risking it getting scratched and dirty. I don't think I could bring myself to do that.