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

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.

Just awesome Jason, you should be justly proud of your work...
on a great job, mate!
We hope you will still be part of the forum Jason; many new members may want advice on the restoration of their Scotties and want to achieve your standard of resto.
Again mate,

Thanks Dee Jay appreciated mate.

Yes absolutely will be staying on the forum for sure.

Jason

That's great news Jason, I am sure your advice will be appreciated by many members mate.

Excellent work and done to a very high standard you have a great eye for detail...

Today I stripped my scotty I'm about to restore with some help, where did you purchase that paint from? I've got a few cans of alpine green but that dark green looks pretty sweet!

Is it better to paint or power coat the cutting cylinder?

I'm not into this type of mower myself,but [Censored] that is one sweet mower. I can't believe your going to use it. If my rotary restores turn out half as good as that ill be happy. Well done excellent job you have done. Hope you do some more in the future.