Sorry unkiemonk I must have been editing,when you posted. Re read my post if you like:) I deleted this second option as it didnt seem plausible. My point was however,that the other alternative was they had a Working Predicta with a blown engine and decided to put all the gear on the model 4 special....A long shot as it would be much easier to just swap engines from the special to the predicta,but yes Agreed it would be a fairly unlikely option,but an option none the less.
Im sure it was just a simple engine swap from the model 4 special,as this mower in my opinon is or was a definately a Predicta when new. I doubt id take the view of later sequence/numbered Predictas because of the extensive research done on them over the years...Im sure about 95% of info on the Predicta is accurate and proven many times over...The choke isnt a real issue as it is where the models intersected and the use of earlier parts on next models was common,as for the carby it would have been swapped along with the engine,cowl and starer pully...
As for paint Jonesy As far as im aware..NOBODY knows of the exact paint code for the Victa green...Most use killrust epoxy enamel in Mid or Dark Brunswick green as its fairly close and with so many using it,has made it almost the uniform colour choice. So yeas since the model 3 came after the model 4 and has the same shade id say its the same as models 1 2 and 3. But in my opinon the model 5 is a lighter shade again. But seriously,dont spend to much time with paint as they often changed suppliers,mixed their own,shops mixed as well and the shades were always different so as long as its close go with it.
The same applies to Galmet Hammer in avocado...You CANNOT get an exact shade with any formula so be wary... I found a paint match to be better and more accurate to the original colour. Just my opinion from My own experiences.
