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Managed to get the other bits out of the van and here's a few photos

Thanks Iain... My plan to get the back looking right? See below Ta muchly Andrew.. An armchair is an interesting thought, but there isn't the space.. The photo's make things look wider than they are.. This morning started with some cardboard templates to try and work out what would look right.. But before I could turn the cardboard into steel I need to A... Make the center bit first.. And B.. Find some steel to make it out of! Treasures from the scrap pile Adding a curve to the center bit.. Yes that is a broom handle I'm about to fold the metal around As it turned out the curve was a tad too tight so it was reshaped around a scaffold pole.. As Nigel (thanks mate ) has a bead rolling machine I thought I'd put it to good use and roll the traditional Wh swage line in the back.. And now the part which ties the arches and center section together... I need to tweak the shape a little and add the swage line tomorrow, then it can be welded in... I have to say I'm quite chuffed about how the back end has come together A view from underneath.. The flanges will be staying as they will add a handy bit of strength to things once they are plug welded together. The flange will also be used for mounting the fender pan, keeping the mounting bolts nicely hidden away..

Had to buy a Commando 8 engine off the well known auction site, but the seller had another listing of spare parts, just seemed silly to go all that way and not buy both listings. Had a look in the boxes and this is what I found Don't know what the wheels are from, and there's some strange heads

Really uncommon version of a Montgomery Wards 8hp ride on mower with the hydrostatic transmission option, I got this for 50US. It came with two decks, one side discharge and one rear discharge, all the lights and cigarette light work, I don't smoke, but wonder if I can plug a DVD player into it

looks good Norm i say

I'm Sure I can repair the deck, it's easy shapes to fabricate,it's a1969 36 inch made in Belgium and the Blade is a 1968 42 inch made in South Bend. Very pleased with it all and as I said a surprise to find it

Looking good in black Norm, my vote is all black, or as my mate Mick says "I want it painted black"

Got the hood stand finished painted and in place. The top part is only sitting there while I decide whether or not to leave it silver. Not the best of photo's, but comments welcome?

It uses the same shaft as the tillers. As for mounting, it looks like it uses the three threaded holes circled in this pic:

A couple of pics from a show last year.

Sorry Neil, I'll do some photos of the engine tomorrow and an unexpected special surprise that the owner had laying in his shed. It just shows that you never know what's going to turn up

Nigel, I like your avatar! Saucy!

I was pleased with the Engine, it's got a dynastart and regular on it and it's a pony cheaper than yours

That's looking good Ian. Are you putting an armchair on your creation?; it's plenty wide enough!

Looking good. It looks like a hard bit will be to get the back looking right, especially with the shaped bit on the end. What's your plan?