Another thing with this Qualcast, it's also missing a chunk of metal from the inside metal panel of one of the wheels. I don't know how that happened or why it's missing.
Hello Converse, Speedy and Mowerfreak
I see that from time to time. I believe it is a result of two
things: transporting or maintenance.
Cracked wheels are generally a result of poor transport - dropping the
machines down steps or from a car boot ...
The side-frame crack is generally a result of 'backyarding'.
These
pushies had to be 'split' for maintenance ... meaning
that the side-frames had to be removed to remove the reel for sharpening.
In too many cases, inexperienced folk would hammer the inside frame
at the worst point possible. Non-malleable Cast iron will crack!
Your machine is more ornamental than restorable.
It certainly tells a story about the old days of mowing.
I like to hear and learn about the history of things and how they used to be.
I have that same view Converse.
Cheers----------------------
Jack
