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

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.

Hi Peetee,
What can I say, that roller looks like a piece of art!

Thanks DJ, should be a nice retro touch !

just wondered if here has been any progress on this project? I like the modern mean look of your SB!

Cheers Hooksey

Hello Peettee and ODK members and guests.

I think I better go lie down - maybe have a Bex and a cup of tea.

The genre of Lawnmower Art is relatively new and we're lucky
to have examples of it on these forums.

This is just mind-blowing in its inception and brilliant in its execution!
Peettee, a most inspirational piece!

Do you have a name for it? It must have a name!
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JACK.

Thanks Jack for your Kind Words. That's clever the image you have inserted !!

No Name as yet. Working on it.

Got a buyer so it may be off to work for this one.

Hi Peetee,

I've seen your latest topic "SB45 Pimped" HERE.
Okay, so "Pimped on 45" it is then!

Personally, I think this is Art Gallery material.
If I was wealthy, I would certainly create: MOWMA (Mower Museum of Art).

I hope the new tenant will appreciate your work (as many here have).
I hope your next project will be lawnmowerish.

I just wish we lived in a world were more could appreciate what amounts to
a dedication to an iconic SB model as interpreted through industrial art.

All very artistic.
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JACK.

wow - that looks great!

Would love to see a vid of this thing running/cutting grass.

cheers Ross

The mower is being featured in March edition of Australian Street Cars, and took out first prize in members Rides yew yew.
I have a Vid of it running and reel engaged, but not too sure how to post??
No fotage of cutting grass as its being sold as NEW, Never used.

Cheers

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Hello Peetee, Members & Guests

That is incredible! - but totally deserved. You have created ... BONART
A credit to your vision and your daring to do something - different.

The next photo shoot - I imagine - will be as competitor in the
lawnmower roller burnouts section at Summernats...?

p.s. I'm not sure on the uploading of your video.
But if you have posted it to YouTube, Google, etc. it is easy.

All very commendable.
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JACK.

p.s. This will be the only copy of ASC I expect I will purchase...

I thought i had finished her....apparently not.
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Is that a stainless thrust washer for the main (engine shaft) clutch fork? I suspect the original plastic one would work better, since it is pretty much unlubricated (I don't see the little oil hole doing much for oiling the thrust surface).

Hello Peetee

That's the earlier brass thrust pad.
Note that it requires a fibrous washer as well.
[The plastic replacement did not require the fibrous washer.]



Hope this helps.
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JACK.

Thanks Jack, that clears it up for me at least.