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Hi All,these are a few pics of my Model 45 Scotty. It is in original condition with the exception of the Honda engine, powder coated clutch cone, engine shaft and cylinder reel. Even the rubber handle grips are still in good nick. I think that the old girl scrubbed up really well, what do you think? Kindest Regards to All, Darryl

Hi Deejay.Now that`s how all mowers should look.As it`s not totally original(motor)do you intend using it or is it a 'look but don`t touch' item.Again,great looking.cheers GgordonN

Hi GgordonN, thanks so much for your kind comments, you're right of course, the motor is not original but I had had so many probs with the original engine (actually only 2, one was called Briggs and the other Stratton) lol, and Honda make such a good conversion....starts first pull every time!! This mower is used every week in summer and I clean it after use and a cut and polish once a year. I have done that since new; being in this condition makes maintenance very easy as you can spot any probs before they become serious ones. Kindest Regards, Darryl

G'day Deejay i finally got my hands on a Scotty 45 for the princely sum of $35. Can i ask what paint you used to restore yours, specifically the green. Mine is in surprisingly good nick but needs a freshen up. Its got a tecumesh engine thats turns over nicely. The primer bulb needs replacing though before i can try firing it up. I will start a separate thread on its restoration when i get some time to take pictures.
cheers
Mick

Hi double tap 2,
Most of my machine is the original paint scheme, I haven't had any luck finding the original paint code, but if I wanted to do a repaint, I would use a modified Victa "Avocado Green" which would approximate the 'hammertone' colour of the Scotty.
Best of luck with the restoration,if I find out any info re: paint , I will let you know asap!!
Kindest Regards, Darryl

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Mick, I forgot to add that the most critical part of a 'resto' on a Scotty is the setting of the cylinder reel against the ' bed knife" (or bottom blade) Bruce has written a post some time ago on this subject in this topic, just scroll thru and you should find it. If you can't, just post and we will run you thru the drill!!
KIndest Regards, Darryl

Thanks for that Darryl, i will have a poke round the mower taday to find the numbers etc. The paint on the body is OK but the chrome all needs re doing and the engine paint needs a touch up. The catcher needs paint. I wonder if Bunings could match the paint colour froma sample. Hmmmmmm.

Hi Mick, Yes, Bunnings would be certainly worth a try; perhaps also automotive paint suppliers may be able to help, Repco should be able to supply you with a spray can of the heatproof engine paint in orange that is very close to B&S colour....
Hoping this helps,
Kindest Regards, Darryl

Thanks Deejay, i will have a scout around on my days off. Its is mower no. 4536241 and model number 450407.

Hi Mick, Good hunting mate, let us know how you get on!!
Kindest Regards, Darryl

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yeahhhs very nice indeed, well done deejay,looks like shes got lots of years left in her...cheers toroman

Hi toroman and thanks for your kind remarks, mate.
Yes, I don't think I'll ever wear her out, and, once their in this condition, it is relatively easy to keep them in good trim and good repair

Darryl, I hope your not planning to use that "Model 45 Scotty",
it would be a shame to get it dirty


gmax

Hey gmax, Yeah mate, but she is a working machine and has to earn her keep!! I will be giving her a service later this month in preparation for Spring....she comes up well with a wash....

Darryl,
Very nice original condition. A credit to you.
I have 12 Scott Bonnar's in total. 9 model 45's, 1 model 40, 1 model 17 supercut, and a model 720.
Matt.

Hi Matt, Wow, that is some collection,
I would love to see some pics....I also have a single phase 240v electric Model 17 that is currently for sale; and I had a Model 40 that I gave away to a mate last year.(couldn't get a catcher for it) Scott Bonnars' are just a great machine, don't you agree?

Scott Bonnars were made to last, you just have to see how many are still around in great condition such as yours. They are my favourite mower.

Hey gmax and Matt, just to show you that I do get the old girl dirty, here are a couple of pics that I took today after mowing,she needs a clean now, eh!! lol!!

And another.....

Glad to see that it gets used. I always give my mowers a blow with compressed air after use.

Hey Matt, mine too!!

Hi to All,
With a cylinder mower, the adjustment of the cylinder clearance to bottom blade is critical and tools are required to make the changes....(as well as checking all screws, nuts and bolts as vibration loosens them over time). That means a trip to the workshop to get the tools

I have just fitted a toolbox (ex Scotty Model 17) to the lower left hand handle so as to have all the necessary tools at hand when I need 'em.

The toolbox was in a very poor state and required some panel beating, rust removal etc. before painting in Galmet green hammertone, which is as close as you can get (at present)to the original Scotty paint colour.
Will post a pic soon.

Hey Matt, did you have any luck finding a scarifier blade for your Model 17?

Deejay, I cannot see any of the pictures you have posted in this thread. Anywhere else i can get a squizz at them? Cheers, Craig.

Hi Craig, The pics are all there; you seem to be having a problem. Lets go through how we can fix it.

(1) Are you using Mozilla Firefox as your browser? Our site is best viewed using Firefox rather than Internet Explorer.
You can download Firefox using the button at the top of page above the toolbar.

(2)Here is a link to the Scotty 45 pics on Page 1 of this thread.
Click HERE Can you see them?

(3)The shield logo posted in post # 17875 is identical as the one used as the avatar in "Questions on Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Only" on the main forum topic list.

(4)Open "Questions on Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Only" on the main forum topic list, this will give you all the Scotty threads....scroll down to the very bottom of the page until you see the box "Display options".

Select "Show Topic"...from the drop down list select "From All Dates"
Select "Sort By".....Last Post Time and "Descending" from the list next to it and hit the "Change" button
This will give you all pages for a particular topic thread

Please let us know how it goes, Craig.

Hi Deejay,
1)Internet explorer.
2)I cannot use firefox at work though i will try at home. I still cannot see the pics using internet explorer.
3)I can see the sheild on the main forum page, thanks.
4)Have follwed your instructions here, works well thanks.

I have a couple of Qs unrelated to this topic and unsure if i should post here or not..

Re: Re-chroming the handle bars. I had a quote the other day, 120 - 180 which i thought was steep. I may have to prep them myself since they have quite a bit of surface rust and that is where the money lies - in the prep.

Can I buy a new set for less than this?

Also, one of the other members has a great looking front roller - Devoisi. It looks mint. Did he get it chrome plated or did he buy it like that?

Originality versus not for a resto? What are your thoughts?
The reason I ask is that if I can't get the bars re-chromed I will probably powdercoat them since it will be cheaper. If this ends up being this way I will loose the originality. So I was thinking of going retro. Silver hammertone bars and frame, black engine and reel with white and silver decals..

I prob would prefer to keep original though..??

Cheers, Craig.

Hi Aussie Blue, as this thread is contained in Old Mower Pictures, we have gone off topic a little.
I will post your questions in the Questions on Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Only topic.Click HERE