Thanks Jack,

I have contacted 'williingworker' and the decals are on the way. I have put up photos of the 2 other mowers, 1 being a smaller SB electric, but I probably used the incorrect place to add them - they are in a post somewhere here. I'll sort that out as soon as I get a chance. Anyway, I shall be chasing decals for the other 2 also, in the near future (does it ever end?)

I am very pleased with the catcher & hope that my paint work will do it justice. I intend to take the engine cover with me to Lonsdale tomorrow to see if Lonsdale Paints can match the original colour still inside.

As far as the Pickle bath, BB, I shied away from using molasses as I worried about fine pitting to the finished metal surface, so went with citric acid to clean (while keeping a very close eye on the time in the bath) and then straight into an electrolysis bath using washing soda. The soap neutralises the acid remainder well enough and then its onto the wire brush with thorough rinsing in between. I worried too, about the citric acid which seems to lodge under painted surfaces so the drying and wire brush period is critical, I think, even after electrolysis. The citric cleans the rust & dirt
off pretty damned quick though, doesn't it?

I'm only going on my old car restoration experiences and maybe members have better ideas

I haven't had a chance to go to Pooraka yet. The reel wont be ready till next week as its in the shed at the moment with current running through it (looking good though). I'll post photos ASAP as paying work now calls - here's one of the brass fittings for the catcher & clutch

thanks for your interest

John

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