That looks better than I expected Norm. The paint job on the motor really makes all the difference to the overall appearance of the machine and it will gain the most important element to performance for a mower -reliability.
These motors have good torque. I take it the shaft length was compatible with the base.
Good job. Could you post a couple more pics for us?


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!