I wouldn't argue haha! I know some people on Facebook who have collected Victa mowers for over 30 years, there who I go to first if I have a problem. I usually have the answer for me.
Also another thing I would like to know, what sort of Pulley is the department store Special meant to have? should it have a recoil?
If you are after nos Pope wheels I have 3 (I know - 3 is so frustrating - where would you get another one?!) NOS Pope tyres. No wheels. Just the tyres. If you cover postage you can have the tyres for free.
I'm not after them at the moment but I think they will come in handy one day, thanks for the offer anyway Pete. I might need them one day though! I have to find cheap 320-01 for the wheels, i'm collecting parts for a mower that I don't even have haha!