Darmic1 447 #1 Posted January 23, 2014 Well, this is what I'm currently working on. (Its also on the other site) Here's what it looked like when I picked it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #2 Posted January 23, 2014 It had quite a few things wrong with it. The carb slider was completely seized, the wrong grass box and some one had been at it with the spanners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #3 Posted January 23, 2014 After many hours and a few £££s spent, the Engine is finished, New bearings were sourced for the entire mower, a couple of spares were donated to the cause and some other parts were repaired, overhauled or completely remade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #4 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) The fuel tank was stripped, filler applied where needed and the grass box had a make over. The rest of the metal work was shot blasted and coated with an epoxy powder, ready for painting. Edited January 23, 2014 by Darmic1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #5 Posted January 23, 2014 Then the Atco green was applied, here's the tank and a few other bits all painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #6 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Then I discovered the earlier mentioned problem, the wrong grass box! S1G kindly sent me some pictures of how the box should fit, and so I set about modifying mine. Edited January 23, 2014 by Darmic1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #7 Posted January 23, 2014 Here's the finished modified grass box, hope it works as it should! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #8 Posted January 23, 2014 Finished the painting today and started to reassemble the mower, This is where I'm up to at the moment...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #9 Posted January 24, 2014 Also had a very kind fellow invite me over to his workshop to make these new front rollers. Made from seasoned English Oak, once turned I inserted the brass and soaked them over night in a 50/50 mix of Linseed Oil and Turpentine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #10 Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice Darren, Earned many a Shilling Pocket Money in early 60s mowing with one of those. Excellent work all round. Thanks for posting pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 19 #11 Posted January 24, 2014 Lovin' your work Daren - my father in law had three Atcos, two mowers and a sythe in the 70s. Sold them - wondering where they are now? Possibly still alive perhaps? Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #12 Posted January 24, 2014 thats looking amazing, i am amazes at how good the grass collector box at stood up to the test, most that i have seen look pretty beat up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted January 24, 2014 Very tidy, good effort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #14 Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice work there Sir, thanks for posting it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #15 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys. Will keep updating this as it progresses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TITCH 84 #16 Posted January 24, 2014 Lovin' it Darren.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #17 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks Titch, its getting there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve d 43 #18 Posted January 24, 2014 C ant wait to see one of your restorations in the flesh darren Are you coming to any of our gatherings this year.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #19 Posted January 24, 2014 Hi Steve, I'm still in 2 minds about Ardingley? I understand there may be a charge for camping??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #20 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Are you good for Carb parts Darren?. I noticed that Float? looks like it was put in the freezer !..... Villiers Junior?. Edited January 24, 2014 by Anglo Traction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #21 Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Richard, yes thanks, i'm good. Had a replacement float and bowl sent by Andy Frost, a very kind donation to the project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve d 43 #22 Posted January 25, 2014 Hi darren as explained not a part of Ardingly vintage show for exactly the reasons of charges and other politics.so thats why we are having a gathering at the small holders show the week before instead and theres no charges and most of us are attending. Theres also our small get together at the lavendet line in isfield near Uckfield in Sussex in march which is a very friendly day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #23 Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Steve, message me the dates again and I will check my rosta, there might be some chance I can get one or two days off. I would have been off for the original Ardingley dates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #24 Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Darren The Smallholders Show is over the weekend of July 5th and 6th, we would love to see you there with a machine or two if you can Isfield station is an informal gathering with some machines, again you are most welcome to come along, pm me for more details if you can make it !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #25 Posted January 25, 2014 Beautiful restoration work... nice attention to detail so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
