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Hi All
I am located on the Gold Coast and would like to get a Scott Bonnar model 45 to restore. I have written a series of illustrated Children's stories on a magic mower called Mervin, and would like to write one about restoring a model 45 which I used to own when I lived in Adelaide. The first book has just been published and will be available on line at www.mervinthemagicmower.com.au from December 9, 2013. I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who has some tales to tell about their mowers.

Hi Mervin and ODK members.

I can't help with finding a Model 45.
But I can suggest a storyline idea.

The Model 45 is like the Colt 45.
This is the story of the Model 45, called Scotty, that got away.

A bit similar to:-

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Cheers.
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JACK

Reminds me a bit of this:

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Hi Ty, Mervin & ODK members,

Oh, I see, the mower is the bad guy. Crazy even . . .
And Brum - the murderer - drowns the villain.

And that 'crazy mower' looked like the first Victa too.
R.I.P. dear friend.

I can't wait to see the sequel . . . "Brum Comes A Brummer"

All very silly.
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JACK
p.s. Mervin, I hope you find inspiration in these 'crazy' ideas.
I hope Mervin/Scotty is the 'good guy' in your story though.
There's nothing magic about the protagonist drowning.

Hi Mervin,

I apologise for my flippancy.
eBay is full of 45's for sale - but prices vary considerably.

A couple of hundred bucks will buy you a starter,
but the reality is you will need to add that again for a sharpen and set,
with a new bottom blade.

I hope your new book does well when released on 9 December.
I hope the stories have inspired you for an 'action' story.

All very childlike.
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JACK

Thanks Jack that clip is a classic

Thanks to you Jack I have posted your clip on Mervin The Magic Mower's Facebook, which is public and also includes a lot of humorous poems about mowers and loads of photos.
Mervin

Hi, I recently found 2 Scott Bonnar Vintage mowers which I think are from the 1950's, which I'm planning to restore shortly. Does anyone know anything about them, model number, year of manufacture, rarity etc. I'll post pictures of the restoration project as it progresses, if anyone is interested in seeing them. One mower is petrol and the other one is electric. Mark :-) I've tried posting pictures but it seems to be very complicated to do so.

Hi SchoolSavers, and a warm welcome to he forum. It is always nice to have another Scott Bonnar owner on board, as we all like to learn new things and tinker here.

Without photos of your machines we cannot help you, as we unable to ascertain what models you have..Scott Bonnar produced many models from 1928- 1983 prior to the take over by Rover Mowers Australia.

Instructions for posting pics using our Inline Uploader can be found...Click HERE

As this is not the correct thread for your questions, can you please start a new topic HERE and we will give you a detailed reply after seeing your pics.

Once again SchoolSavers, to OutdoorKing.