WestwoodGazelle 103 #26 Posted December 16, 2014 I hope nobody minds me bumping this thread (I've been away with work for ages). But I have to say I'm a Westwood fan and it's great to see someone keep a Lawnbug original especially since they are an endangered species now. I've always loved how unique these are, this must be the original Austin Mini of the lawnmower world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classic cars ni 0 #27 Posted February 4, 2015 Was given this a while ago..after reading this thread im gonna restore it...what do you rekon...it is complete Any ideas on engine type and year of build..thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #28 Posted February 4, 2015 its well worth restoring they are quite hard to find now as the lawnmower racing boys keep choping them up, but the good thing about that is, you can buy all the parts they dont use very cheaply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classic cars ni 0 #29 Posted February 4, 2015 I kind of thought it was a shame to scrap it..given it is all there ..the rest is in a box..ive restored cars motocrossers bmxs old tri ang stuff but never a ride on..good to know im not the only mad one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #30 Posted February 4, 2015 Any ideas on engine type and year of build..thanks in advance Our archivists will need numbers. Engine, chassis, model. See what you can find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #31 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) From memory a Bug's chassis numbers was on a tin foil sticker so possibly not much chance of it having survived. The engine is a Tecumseh, possibly a V70. Tecumseh engines of that era had their engine details either stamped into a small metal tag often secured by one of the screws retaining the valve chest cover, or stamped into the blower housing. Tecumseh used two sets of numbers , the first giving the spec of the engine , such as the crank orientation, horse power and application and the second showing the build year and the day of build ( the day being shown as a numer between 1 and 364. Edited February 4, 2015 by Wristpin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestwoodW8Gazelle 51 #32 Posted September 12, 2017 On 04/02/2015 at 10:54 PM, Wristpin said: From memory a Bug's chassis numbers was on a tin foil sticker so possibly not much chance of it having survived. The engine is a Tecumseh, possibly a V70. Tecumseh engines of that era had their engine details either stamped into a small metal tag often secured by one of the screws retaining the valve chest cover, or stamped into the blower housing. Tecumseh used two sets of numbers , the first giving the spec of the engine , such as the crank orientation, horse power and application and the second showing the build year and the day of build ( the day being shown as a numer between 1 and 364. Hi, you probably have seen me on here before. Haha. I had a Westwood Bug and my one had a Briggs 3.5hp (I think) engine in it. It was painted the original white as well as wheels. I just wondered, did Westwood later switch to Tecumseh of vice versa in the later years of manufacture of the bug? Thanks. On 04/02/2015 at 6:38 PM, classic cars ni said: Was given this a while ago..after reading this thread im gonna restore it...what do you rekon...it is complete Any ideas on engine type and year of build..thanks in advance Would love to see some more pictures! Haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #33 Posted September 12, 2017 Forgot about this post... I bought the bug at the start of this post from Ben in July and its on its way back to full health... 2 WestwoodW8Gazelle and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #34 Posted October 17, 2017 Replacement seat now sorted out... 5 Cub Cadet, Alan, Stormin and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #35 Posted October 18, 2017 Harry had a minter lawn bug a while back which run No doubt he sold it 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #36 Posted October 19, 2017 20 hours ago, Chris said: Harry had a minter lawn bug a while back which run No doubt he sold it Yes saw that one at Tractor World Auction Chris but had no means of getting it home I believe it did find its way onto the bay of e... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestwoodW8Gazelle 51 #37 Posted October 25, 2017 Love the paint job! Just like out of the factory. I kinda want one. 😃 What happened to the Briggs engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #38 Posted October 25, 2017 4 hours ago, WestwoodW8Gazelle said: Love the paint job! Just like out of the factory. I kinda want one. 😃 What happened to the Briggs engine? Ratlle can job, but it's not come up too bad It originally had a Tecumseh, Ben put a Honda in it, it will probably stay there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #39 Posted December 12, 2017 I've now got a Westwood Gemini rotavator to go with the Bug... 5 Triumph66, Stormin, Cub Cadet and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #40 Posted December 12, 2017 Never seen one of them before Paul 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #41 Posted December 12, 2017 The Gemini was introduced in the 70s with the Suffolk cast iron engine and a “ sealed for life” welded chain case. The later Flymo DM bore more than a passing resemblance . Not sure what or if there was a connection but both had a similar optional tipping barrow body which picked up on the chain case lug used by the rotor guard and the rotors were replaced by lug tyred wheels.. 3 WestwoodGazelle, nigel and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #42 Posted December 13, 2017 16 hours ago, Wristpin said: The Gemini was introduced in the 70s with the Suffolk cast iron engine and a “ sealed for life” welded chain case. The later Flymo DM bore more than a passing resemblance . Not sure what or if there was a connection but both had a similar optional tipping barrow body which picked up on the chain case lug used by the rotor guard and the rotors were replaced by lug tyred wheels.. Thanks for the info ! 17 hours ago, nigel said: Never seen one of them before Paul You know me mate, I always find the weird stuff !! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #43 Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, pmackellow said: You know me mate, I always find the weird stuff !! I don't think Wendy would like to be referred to as weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #44 Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Stormin said: I don't think Wendy would like to be referred to as weird. I didn't find her Norm she found me !! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #45 Posted January 3, 2018 New steering shroud fettled, painted and fitted to the Lawnbug, decal arrived from Titch at Machinery Decals today so that's finished it off... 7 1 Cub Cadet, Alan, the showman and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #46 Posted January 3, 2018 Very nice 👍🏻 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestwoodGazelle 103 #47 Posted January 4, 2018 What a beauty, great job on the Bug! I am so pleased to see some of these being restored 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #48 Posted January 5, 2018 On 03/01/2018 at 10:23 PM, nigel said: Very nice 👍🏻 On 04/01/2018 at 12:08 AM, WestwoodGazelle said: What a beauty, great job on the Bug! I am so pleased to see some of these being restored Thanks chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestwoodW8Gazelle 51 #49 Posted January 7, 2018 Nice job 👍 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #50 Posted January 10, 2018 The bug looks good Paul 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
