Hi Mowerfreak,
No flex in this base, very solid. Might have sounded a bit hollow due to no air filter foam, I have fitted one now and it is quieter with a nicer note to it.
G'day paul_c,
That's one big reason I much prefer the alloy bases on the 1980s -90s Victas. The horrid flex sensation of the steel base. Steel doesn't get holes punched through them or crack though. They also don't gradually erode from sandy soil swirling under the base plate. This is the best of both worlds.
I like threw BP sticker personally and I hope you find a set of original wheels eventually. In the mean time I would consider sticking ball bearing on until you find any. At least it will be nicer to push, not that you will want to use it and risk damaging that beautiful finish!!
