Cheers Grumpy, I think thats what I needed to hear. At the end of the day, its worth more to me as a work horse than a show pony. So I will give it a freshen up with a view to seeing if I can get a few more good years of service out of it. FWIW, for all its simplicity, it does to a good job of mowing.

I just didn't want to be "that guy" who took something classic and butchered it. smile I probably will source some paint in the original colours. But will draw the line at putting in all the extra work required for a showroom finish.

Speaking of victas, I have one which I believe to be very old gathering dust. I must drag it out and take a picture or two.. Find out if someone wants it.

Thanks for your thoughts.

If a man says something in a forest, and no woman is around to hear him... Is he still wrong?