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#88582 13/11/17 06:10 PM
Joined: May 2017
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Another oldie i purchased over the weekend. Few interesting features, one being the air cooling duct to the cylinder head. Looks 1940s but have yet to determine a model. Started up and actually mowed a few lines in the lawn, clutch a bit grabby and speed is bloody fast!! Few pics below

Further research dates to 1935 with the introduction of the kick start mechanism

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Millzy555 #88583 13/11/17 07:04 PM
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Hi Millzy,

I thought I spotted that in the background of the photo of the Centenary. This is an Atco Deluxe. It looks like it may be one of the middleweight series. Can you put up a photo of the whole mower front on? Under the main chain case (the large one) there may be a brass tag on the chain case bolt. Have a look at to see if there is one there and let us know what the plate says.

Cheers,

Sir Chook


Sir_Chook #88584 13/11/17 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir_Chook
Hi Millzy,

I thought I spotted that in the background of the photo of the Centenary. This is an Atco Deluxe. It looks like it may be one of the middleweight series. Can you put up a photo of the whole mower front on? Under the main chain case (the large one) there may be a brass tag on the chain case bolt. Have a look at to see if there is one there and let us know what the plate says.

Cheers,

Sir Chook

Thankyou, i shall have a look tomorrow. Did read about these but couldnt pinpoint my machine.

Millzy555 #88586 13/11/17 07:43 PM
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Hi Millzy
I have corrected your images.

They are being uploaded without any file extension.
This means that they cannot be viewed.
I have added the .jpg extension to make the images appear.

Cheers
Jack

CyberJack #88589 13/11/17 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CyberJack
Hi Millzy
I have corrected your images.

They are being uploaded without any file extension.
This means that they cannot be viewed.
I have added the .jpg extension to make the images appear.

Cheers
Jack

Cheers, its the silly resize app on my phone. Will remember that. Got a few more pics to up upload

Millzy555 #88650 15/11/17 06:47 PM
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Hi Millzy,

Did you manage to find the brass tag under the chain case? With respect to the date of the mower, it is later than 1935 as in 1935 the kickstart was only fitted to the 14" model and was not a pendant style. Given the engine type (which looks like the SZ prefixed Villiers), the handlebar configuration and a few other clues it would appear to be at the earliest 1937. It should be noted that there were some prewar models produced postwar for a short time. Atco's first shipment to Australia was in early 1946.

It also looks like the catcher that you had on the Centenary is actually an Atco catcher for a Deluxe model - not sure if it is the one for this mower but it would be close. The bolts in the catcher body should fit in the slots in the mower body.

Cheers,

Sir Chook

Sir_Chook #88653 16/11/17 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Sir_Chook
Hi Millzy,

Did you manage to find the brass tag under the chain case? With respect to the date of the mower, it is later than 1935 as in 1935 the kickstart was only fitted to the 14" model and was not a pendant style. Given the engine type (which looks like the SZ prefixed Villiers), the handlebar configuration and a few other clues it would appear to be at the earliest 1937. It should be noted that there were some prewar models produced postwar for a short time. Atco's first shipment to Australia was in early 1946.

It also looks like the catcher that you had on the Centenary is actually an Atco catcher for a Deluxe model - not sure if it is the one for this mower but it would be close. The bolts in the catcher body should fit in the slots in the mower body.

Cheers,

Sir Chook

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Appreciate the research, i shall get some pics this arvo, too many projects on the go right now

Last edited by Millzy555; 16/11/17 04:35 AM.
Millzy555 #88655 16/11/17 02:24 PM
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found it!


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Millzy555 #89418 28/12/17 08:15 PM
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Hi Millzy,

My understanding is that these numbers are sequential. So that would make this mower number 3446 in the series. The letters appear to change depending on the cut width and version of the mower. I take it that it is a 17" cut. On an educated guess, I would suggest that the mower is probably just in the prewar group. Certainly a mower worth restoring and one of the few that I do not have (and I have been keeping a look out). They do look a treat when restored see below


Cheers,

Sir Chook

Millzy555 #89423 29/12/17 05:45 AM
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Nice video and restoration on that one. I have since moved the Atco on to a mate who has a large collection in Hamilton (mostly dennis 30" cuts) and someone who i'd deem to be a collector not an enthusiast such as myself. If you're really keen PM me and i'll put you in touch with him

Jordan


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