OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Reel-Type Mowers SB 45 RAT REEL - Rebuild First Timer

Hi Peettee, this is a spectacular looking Scotty, it is so far out of the box, especially when you get your new bits fitted, I would like to see a tachometer fitted ( in a chrome case naturally) between the handlebars above the handle-bar cover....now that would look really cool....

Well done mate...can't wait to see a vid of it doing its thing on the lawn.

Cheers Deejay, will definaitly post vid when shes carving up my lawn....

Wow we need a like button but that wouldn't do this beast justice.

Deejay a tachometer? What would that look like? Can you get one for stationary engines?

Do tell
Mick

Hi Mick,

Yes, you can for a lawn mower engine...have a look here,


A pretty easy fit as well mate, plus the added feature of an hour meter, which would help the oil change regime and maintenance cycles.

Interesting.....will defo look into it !

Cheers

I'd like to see a supercharger!

Hi,
Im currently getting a timber ( bull oak ) front roller turned up by a guy in NSW. The roller will have bearings fitted each end, should be a nice retro effect. If any one else is interested in a custom turned roller let me know, you can choose pattern and timber. Cost around $150 -$180 mark, bearings not included. I have drawn up and modelled for reference.

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test run on some other timber.
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Exhaust all bent up, just need to assemble weld, chrome and fit muffler.....shes gonna be noisey!
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Try fitting some extractors first though ! LOL

Cheers,
BB.

That'd be funny.....a 1 into One......

Sorry Deejay,

Sorry, Grammar correction, It should've read "Extractor" singular, again LOL !!!

Cheers,
BB.

Simply brilliant Peettee, ummm, no nothing else I can say.

Custom Galv catcher bogged, sanded, masked ready for booth.
The inside will remain galv finish, the remainder with get same finish as rest of mower.
Ive got a retro chrome handle for the front upper section, still undecided what else to add....
Was thinking about naming her using the same chrome lettering theme along the front of the catcher and maybe some chrome pin stripe or flames ?? Any suggestions ??

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Hi Pete,

Unbelievable custom rebuild mate! Love the air filter look. looks tough! Love your work.

I am in the process of custom rebuild of my own.

Keep up the good work

Peter

Hi Pete, any pics of the custom rebuild ??

Cheers for the positive comments.

Will get some pics up soon of her all finished.

Pete

Hi Pete,

Getting all my parts together. Will post up soon building pics very soon. did you get my private message?

The other Pete

Pretty interested in seeing these fitted.

Exhaust mock up, bent exhaust header is at chromers.
Finned valve cover milled and drilled, breather fitted, just fits.
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Got the custom front roller spun up.

Proto-type was made from Douglas Fir.
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Then it was onto the master peice.
Used 100x100 Campfor Laurel
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Rough turned to diameter.
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Marked up for groovin
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Bored full length, an sleeved with steel to house bearings.
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Finished.

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Will post pics on mower shortley.