Had a soft spot for this little mower and in the end decided to keep it. Its pretty basic with minimal working parts, engines are bullet proof so over the past 2 weeks i undertook a mild restoration. Did some searching on paint colours and found out these were used for the Suffolk Colt in the UK
John Deere Green (available at cervus stores) - Recommend this for any Qualcast/ Suffolk rebuild
Westwood orange i substituted for Chevy orange (definitely not International orange)
Couldn't fine Hammerite smooth thyme so went with a pale eucalypt
Think i spent about $40 on paint. I used a wire wheel and degreaser to remove the old junk and painted straight over the top
Pics will tell the story, but an enjoyable little project. Petrol Tank didnt fit the other engine cowl i had so drilled a few holes
Hello Millzy I have a soft spot for these little machines too. You have done a good job here, and thanks for the paint colours. That practical help may assist other members.
Thanks for the info/ vids. Have yet to come across those. Still trying to find the James May video of rebuilding the suffolk colt.
Few small things to do ie: Order sticker off ebay, Polish carby and lastly fire it up!!!. Too many projects on the go so glad to have finished it
