Just a thought Grumps, most Bowling Club greenskeepers will have had some experience with a Queen mower in their time and some are still using them albeit in the electric machine....but they could give you invaluable info on the chassis....they are a friendly bunch usually and have a wealth of knowledge on reel mowers.
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