OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers SB45 - Kirby to Briggs or ??

It's now looking like an ideal working SB45, and better than when it was new, due to the vastly better engine. The chaincase looks like new, which I'm not used to seeing. We haven't seen a view of the catcher, so we can critique your panelbeating on that. The Briggs is visibly a modern one, but I think that was your plan. The front roller looks like stainless steel, which is highly functional but not original. You might consider restoring the old Kirby-Lauson and putting it away safely so your heirs and successors can put the machine back to original condition. Other than that I personally can't fault it, it's an impressive restoration.

Thanks grumpy.

Here is the catcher (prior to deflector install) .
In terms of my panel beater skills, I think I got it from a 4/10 to a 6/10....still needs some work, but i was pressed for time with the new lawn begging for a mow. Did spend a bit more time fixing the chain case which had a few dents and scratches.

Yep rebuild was aimed more at reliability and ease of use, so did make a couple of non original decisions.

I might have just primed the catcher so its nice paint job wouldn't have held me back from continuing the panel beating as a sort of forever job. However what you've done has resulted in a fine looking mower, and a catcher that is way better than most decent-looking SB45s have. It does seem to be less of a showcase for your skills than the rest of the mower, though. On the front right edge of the catcher, viewed from in front, it looks as if the lap joint has been ground away or covered with bog. It may just be the way the light falls on it in that picture, though.

AS this thread is over 12 old, I will now close it.