Hi Johno and all,
As far as I can see the 500 is running smooth.
If no one here wants the left over parts you could eBay them or put them on Gumtree ,someone will want them.
I had about 20 of the early VC models but only one with the original small green plastic shroud around the impulse
starter so that mower sold well but the others I just scrapped for alloy as no one was interested in them and they all
only cost me $10. each.The catchers for the VC are hard to find so people pay $30 for a catcher even if it's had a repair.
Cheers
Max.