Hey Darryl,

Thanks for the reply and your views. You are an asset to this forum web-site. Great technical help and a wealth of knoweledge.
I certainly am restoring the mower for the purpose of a "functional mower". I have posted some pics in another thread " Novice Owner Scott Bonner 45 - 20in cut"
I will be sure to post some more pics along the way of the resto!