Well I managed to find a Rover 'Craftsman' for $15 that has an amazing number of common bits so I am able to strip both and pick the best.

Since my last post, the motor had given in also, not sure why, but when I found a new one for $150 I just jumped on that. It's officially my first "crate motor", just a shame it has 1 cylinder instead of 8. Will keep the old motor in case I get "really" enthusiastic and rebuild that - but I doubt it.

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And with that, the below parts need a sandblast and respray.... Hoping I can find a mate with sandblasting equip maybe and then I respray with the closest hammertone green in a pressure pack I can find?

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Managed to get a few bits off ebay also such as an OEM throttle handle, ball bearing kit for the wheels, some decals close enough and blades etc.

The only thing I cant find online is some new rubber for the wheels or a reproduction set? I don't want to change these aluminum wheels for some plastic crap when the rubber caves in (like the craftsman has).