That's a great model you got bigted and the body is like new. I wonder what decal that had and if you can make one up. I hope you have a spare magic eye as they are very useful. Probably one of the best mowers ever -for $10. I wish I could find a tip shop like that.
Good to hear of the long awaited hip operation NormK. Hopefully your hobby will be going for a while longer yet.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!