I would keep the original steel jet ramp for a pattern - I'm not sure how well aluminium will last there.
And a tip: after each use, turn the mower on its side, and hose the clipping residue out of the underside. The mower will cut better, and suffer much less corrosion. An old procedure, which has been almost lost since the takeover of Briggs engines, that don't like being tilted sideways.
I still have the original ramp. I can make it from thin sheet steel or aluminium, I have both laying around.
I've already been giving the mower a good hose down after it cools, including turning it over and making sure the underside is clean. Grass is corrosive and I intend having the mower for a good while.
The red hand grips have the double arrow insignia as does the base so I know they're original.
The Mayfair pictured on ebay that Kye posted even has the catcher, what a bargain considering the catchers seem to be listed at $100 or thereabouts.
I don't really know about collective value of old mowers, I just need a mower which works and this one runs like a dream. I would like to keep it in reasonable condition though, more for the sake of preserving a bit of Aussie history which sadly seems to be fading fast.
I read about the Galmet paint no longer available in hammer tone finish in Victa colours but
where would I actually find out what this models colour was even called?It's not the Avocado green, which by the way is readily available from Timberfix (Galmet brand).
I'd seen mention about the paints in another section but have little idea of colours. Being colour blind isn't a huge advantage exactly either.
