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I have a friend who was a journalist on a local paper. He'd no time for the tabloid journalists. He said they weren't interested in the truth, just a good story.

Hope this is ok to post on the forum? Today when I was picking up a couple of old Atco Mowers that I had purchased on ebay, the seller offered me a pile of bits that was reputed to be his old Mk 1 Rally Chopper. As I had room in the van I thought "Why not?" Its something different top restore. The one area that concerns me is the cost that's going to be involved in getting the bits rechromed, does anyone have any thoughts as to where I can get this aspect sorted, either a rechromers that charges a sensible price or someone who offers a service exchange type service? IMG_2999 by gareth gareth, on Flickr

We replaced the battery and make up some new battery leads for the Estate Keeper. Joseph did the work, it took him a long time but he got it done

Hi Gareth, Nice little project. I suggest you look to use a Plater that is local to you first. Always an advantage taking/collecting the parts in person and dealing face to face with your needs. Consider these people- -Electroplating- I have learned and been burned too often now from using remote contact commissions for work. The one I've linked to here appear promising at least. The project I'm on may also need some Plating, but it won't be chrome, as that had not been invented then. Good luck with it and look forward to seeing your progress

Hi Gareth. Those bikes fetch a lot of money these days. Not like that though I'm sorry to say. As to the chroming, try asking at a jewellers.They maybe able to put you onto someone. The wheels could be re-built with new rims.

It is really disheartening to see much of the media has turned toward tabloid journalism. The profession has really take a downturn. The smearing of people no matter what their their political affiliations are is despicable and lowdown, and it seems that there is no end to this, because the fines these papers pay pale in comparison to the profit they generate. I'm not sure if the media is biased toward one side or the other, my honest inclination is they create division to increase profits.

Thanks for your kind comments lads, it’s a tough time for me as I miss her so much.

Just had a look at this 14hp k321 and looks like the rod had snapped and damaged the crank. The bearing plate it spinning but im not sure if its from damage or being removed. Everything else inside looks ok to my very untrained eye.