Hi helpwithmy victa, and a warm welcome to the forum. We all like to learn new things and tinker here. grin

Re: your model ID, you are correct with your assumption, yours is a Model 5 Special...and is the 3rd of the model line out of 5 different bases manufactured for the Model 5 including the store brand, that was without the Victa logo.
Yours is a fairly late machine that has the edger slot, 2 side skirt holes, and no "Predicta Automatic" extensions on the height adjusters. The number and letters in front of your engine n umber supports this. wink
Are you going to restore it?.....we can help you here if you are. grin

Once again, helpwithmy victa, :welcome: to OutdoorKing.
cheers2

Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl grin