This classic lawnmower is way too cool to ever see on a scrap heap! Watch me give it a second life!
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@wendyschulz73623 жыл бұрын
Great work…I’m learnin as a 50 year old woman with a major stroke ill person for a husband I have to do things myself… so your teaching me a lot Sean …Thank you
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! Best wishes
@nataliemiller28563 жыл бұрын
4 small blades, no wonder they'll go through anything. I see it didn't take long to fill up your shed!! Lol, I know how that goes, been doing it for nearly 50 yrs. Nice job cannibalizing for that Victa, can't wait to see it in action👏👏😀
@HoneyBee-ge2wx3 жыл бұрын
I would never have thought watching someone fix up a mower would be something I would watch and enjoy. My father passed away in January and he use to work in an iron foundry in NSW. Watching you brings back nice thoughts of my Dad and that he was such a hard worker - I even remember the smell of welding and grinding needless to say I miss him very much. Thank you for sharing.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss, I hope you and your family are well!
@boastyy3 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about your father , best wishes to you!
@vanessalogan35793 жыл бұрын
Your new addition is awesome. I grew up with a Dad who was a mower mechanic, and I didn't know that repairs could be done without swearing 😂😂😂 Great job Sean 🛠🙂🛠
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Let's put that down to fancy editing 🤣😉
@orionwarren42443 жыл бұрын
Finally, I see someone who knows how to adjust clutch drag on his cordless drill! lol
@sithlore8433 жыл бұрын
The scissors though... ✂️. Brilliant refresh on this beast.
@johnsim37222 жыл бұрын
Yours was in better condition than the Victas I've managed to pick up, with exception of the missing wheels. In Scotland (UK) they're hard to find and often just not looked after after being put in a damp shed somewhere. The ones I've rescued still need a bit of work, but aren't too bad now. Strangely enough blades were easy to find, one company had clones they were selling off cheap!
@oges743 жыл бұрын
Great to see someone restoring an old mower to be used again. These days rather than fix/maintain people just buy a new one and throw the old one out on the council pickup pile
@svenomick58573 жыл бұрын
I have one off these great Mowers still going great. Had mine Fromm new 21 years old should have got two and left one in the box it is that good off a mower great site.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
I wish I could go back in time and do the same!
@anikadeeg43613 жыл бұрын
I have one of these it was my grandfathers he purchased it in 87 I have all of the sales brochures etc the mower is still used by me every fortnight.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@dingo18773 жыл бұрын
I saw Victa in the title and instantly clicked the like button, great job mate keeping the good old Aussie made mowers alive👍
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@TheLawnmowerLady3 жыл бұрын
When you first started her up, I thought I heard a two-stroker ! I always enjoy watching you guys on the other side of the world. Cheers!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
I love the 2 strokes :) Check out my other channel Blade Mate Lawn Care to see it in action. I have several videos there with 2 strokes doing damage to some long grass!
@ash_129373 жыл бұрын
I watched your latest video mowing with it and it works great. I know how it is to be able to fix things with spare parts, my dads a mechanic so always is our go to for having different parts for stuff lol. I’m watching from Canada 🇨🇦 and thoroughly enjoy watching all your videos, keep up the great work👍
@donstewart20593 жыл бұрын
alot of parts are interchanble on victa even blades from 550 or super24 can fit push victas . 550 can do alot of work just hang on and it will pull you along
@jcadult1013 жыл бұрын
That was pretty damn cool! I love seeing the different designs of equipment in other countries. Air intake on the handle, never would have imagined that!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@garywinkworth3380 Жыл бұрын
i have 10 mowers now its disease all 2 strokes. you cant beat em. great stuff mate
@michaellurman20023 жыл бұрын
wheels from the current victa 560 fit and they still use the same final drive in the wheels, a nice simple system, have a yellpw 505 wit the 207cc ultima engine built by tecumseh for victa
@pagano126 Жыл бұрын
Just found this second chanel of yours Sean. Mower restos are a favourite of mine. Will get stuck into this channel definitely
@YaBoiiiPeach2 жыл бұрын
just picked up a victa corvette 700 off an elder bloke and one of the best mowers we have, so much grunt
@timthelawnmowerman3 жыл бұрын
Nice work mate. Good to see another one added to the working fleet 👌
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tim
@chrishelms19673 жыл бұрын
Parts washer, blasting cabinet, welder.....shop is coming along now
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Getting there!
@mordeth19642 жыл бұрын
I firmly believe the older Victa 2 strokes are the best lawnmowers ever built. The good thing about them is you can get them from council buy backs for $10.00 with a catcher and there's rarely very much wrong with them. That one truly is a rare find.
@campbellpaul2 жыл бұрын
It's awesome you have a cool hobby collecting what you like.. 2 cycle mowers are rare in the US as well! I have me a couple, myself.
@theaustralianrestorer62112 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@brokeeastmeet3 жыл бұрын
The satisfying feeling of knocking that cap on after a successful salvage
@jennifermartinus49293 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the mower. 😁
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Ooh yeah!
@andreashaynes33463 жыл бұрын
Great video, Sean. Looking forward to seeing your Victa 505 acquisition, on your next Blade Mate Lawn Care presentation. I know your passion for the brand, speaks for itself, with the results you achieve. Enjoy your approach and patience, to get the restoration completed. See you soon, mate ⭐️👍😎
@elainegreen58553 жыл бұрын
Man ! You really needed your shop. I'm glad you've got a nice place to work and keep your tools. Happy fixing !
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@gordbaker8962 жыл бұрын
Great collection of Spare parts Sean. I love how all wheels adjust at once. Great you found a 505. First time this year, lawn cut low, swept with tow behind Brinley Sweeper, fertilized with Weed and Feed and then rolled in 2 directions. Ontario Canada.
@haydenuk023 жыл бұрын
Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
@TheJaniebabe3 жыл бұрын
My eyes opened wide when the sand blaster came out, love watching men tinker, that's the only thing I miss about mt ex
@nenaelliott80583 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I love restoration channels and while you didnt restore to showroom shine new it works perfectly and that's what you were going for. It's not going to set on a shelf..lol You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. 👍
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
The last thing you want to do with a fully restored lawn mower is mow lawns with it and tarnish is straight away. You just want to make it sound and functional again,
@stephenieshepherd6063 жыл бұрын
Great work! Thanks for saving it from the landfill!
@grizzleSimpson3 жыл бұрын
my favourite part is your enthusiasm
@scottgm3213 жыл бұрын
My Father in law bought a brand new Toro and had it in his garage in front of where he parks. He pulled in too far one day and shoved it through the wall and bent everything. He gave it to me. Straightening out those wheel brackets was a chore. Thankfully I had a dead old Toro in the corner of the yard and was able to use the handle from it. I love fixing up mowers, except for the expensive geared wheels. Thanks for the video. Glad your new shed has a good wind rating.
@sisqui19502 жыл бұрын
Great to have an Aussie lawn/garden care and repair channel on you tube. More women are buying and doing lawn maintenance now as single is the way to go, or you are now doing your parents yard as they are too frail to do much any more. Could you include repairing a snipper repair and service plus how to do up the carby on a 2 and 4 stroke mower and a snipper as well ... mine is an older model, I like how you edge the grass around the concrete gutters and driveways ... keep the uploads coming ♥️👍🏼
@philrichmond59193 жыл бұрын
505 are a great mower. If I remember right Victa had an optional low speed kit for the self propel, which would be a very rare find. With the pull cord, if it’s nylon cord you can burn the ends with a lighter which stops it fraying and makes it easier to thread as it melts to a point.
@bennoss23 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean came here after you mentioned it from your BMLC channel and I'm loving this channel just as much. I restored a 1755 Rover Rancher ride on a few years back and watching this vid has now inspired me to get another one to do. Keep up the great work mate.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@davidlindsey4363 жыл бұрын
If only the tire part could be replaced on the wheels. Magnificent old mowers. It sounds really good!
@kimk83653 жыл бұрын
Last year I gave two riding lawn mowers to someone, the same brand. The guy restores and collects a certain kind of mower. I thought I was going to have to call 911 and get him a box of tissue, I even had him put them on my trailor and I hauled them to his house. I told him I sank $1100 into one of them. I told him I wanted those pieces of crap off my property. 😆👍 I bought a new rider, different brand and this year got a bag to go on it. Is this, Blade Mate Lawn And Repair?
@DeathLetterBlues443 жыл бұрын
I can hardly wait to see it in action!
@timjrvine3 жыл бұрын
I love old victas, and this thing is sweet.
@Drstein-u4l3 жыл бұрын
Those Victa engines are pretty powerful. My grandfather had a Victa Pro 505, modded the engine and sourced a new body. It was good as new
@Sam-lk6eo5 ай бұрын
Its easier to install the pull start cord onto the reel with it running through the handle guide stop, Then remove the guide stop screws to rotate the reel and tension it that way, By using the cord notch on top etc. Then lastly reinstall the cord guide / stopper and thats it ! 😂
@ldqa27372 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I knew it was an awesome machine 😎👍
@jeremymassey59408 ай бұрын
Wish I could get bearings for Victa mowers in the UK at that price ,that bearing is £22.00 the ones on the drive shaft are £25.00 the 505 model and the master catch have different size drive shafts ,the bearings for the wheels on a master catch 510 are specific to Victa 28 14 8 standard off the shelf bearings are 28 15 8 both same number 6002
@777Timberwolf3 жыл бұрын
that piece you just sand blasted, you could use engine paint to spray that (heat resistant paint). reason is rust resistant as well.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
I know, i just didn't have any on hand
@JoB-xb5cj3 жыл бұрын
How much fun was that! Great job. Loved it.
@OzMowersAustralia3 жыл бұрын
Great find mate. Congratulations on it. Can’t wait to get back on mine now but am looking to get a Catcher for it. Love it.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@davidlindsey4363 жыл бұрын
Love the Victa brutes...and it runs just fine. An interesting, entertaining video.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kevinguitar12243 жыл бұрын
And it lives to mow another day...well done Sean!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
:)
@ssnoc3 жыл бұрын
Australia should do great at Olympics - Good Luck 👍
@mordeth19647 ай бұрын
Aahh, delicious 2 stroke 😋👍
@Mr248124813 жыл бұрын
love those safety shoes... looks alot like mine😉
@jeremymassey59408 ай бұрын
Just found your channel I have Victa mowers 1 is a 505 pro 1 master catch 510 and a brand new 510 never been started ,one of the last ones in the UK in 2008 ,also have 2 Victa mulch masters in working order and a couple that need work on them, thers also a Victa Super 600 ,I'm looking out for a Victa Super 700 with a JALO 2STROKE Engine
@lappyverbatim64983 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. All the Victa 2 strokes are good mowers.
@lappyverbatim64983 жыл бұрын
Also I'm not sure but I think those special professional ones like yours have an alloy base. Very interesting unit
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
yes it is :)
@jared-tx9vw3 жыл бұрын
Awesome shed mate. Great channel too. Just like the old days in the sheds in the heads.
@MyName-ip5or3 жыл бұрын
Archies! Best safety-thongs ever
@johnkinnane5473 жыл бұрын
G'day Shaun I have never seen a Victa like that one and I didn't know that they made a self propelled one either. I reckon that they are ripper great to work on to there's not much to them great find mate. Your she's looking great I love how you have all the mowers on shelves, It's really coming a long you are getting together terrific tools, parts washer and sand blaster and other equipment, it's great to see how you are going and progressing, by the way Will is doing a great job on the camera take care I really love these restorations John
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
As Big Kev used to say I'm excited! Worth the wait! That Mustang on the shelf was interesting. Never knew that base and engine cover combination existed.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Cheers James!
@yardguy10143 жыл бұрын
Sad part is few years ago had like 3 of these ended up scrapping them after I got out out of mowers
@dazedconfusedSKZ3 жыл бұрын
Hi , recently I sold a B + S to someone for a discount when the traded in their old 1971 2 stroke victa - got it running but need a coil /magneto . Nice vid and never seen a self propelled victa before.
@devildesign87703 жыл бұрын
Got one. Brilliant mowers.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
I love it
@nilsmolvig9326 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sean, Just acquired a Victa 550 Professional...ex council machine , self propelled ... I am a fellow lawnie and restorer ... The minister for finance and all things of a political correct nature ! Has offered me a one in one out policy for lawn mowers... I have a cunning plan of leaving any new additions in the corner of the shed with plenty of dust ... which means it's been there for years ... Can you advise if the blade disc can be sourced... it is a bit rusty... Haven't had it running but am assured it's a runner from the previous owner... Many Thanks Nils 😊 NWL Lawns and Gardens
@robertsnyder51933 жыл бұрын
Nice to have donors. Blessings mate
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert
@billybobb72527 ай бұрын
Yep that's one kick arse Victa gOOD sTUFF !
@lindawellinghoff54323 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Loved it!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@donnaflanagan66123 жыл бұрын
Good one Sean. These were made to last, just needs a little TLC. Take care & cheers. 🥰
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@wendydix55343 жыл бұрын
Jack of all trades! Lol Sure saves money when you can fix things yourself :)
@tonicorona52773 жыл бұрын
Renew and reuse. Good job!
@Patrick49593 жыл бұрын
great work mate looks lovely and schmick and the side of the deck looks like it needs a bit of paint detailing but others than that pretty lovely awesome stuff Sean mate cheers and stay safe too.
@joshchalker96153 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for vid of this. I’ve got one myself and they are a good machine
@christinemiller72383 жыл бұрын
You made this look so easy. Nice work!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MrThuggery3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job mate.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mick!
@valleycoastlawns3 жыл бұрын
Love the video Sean! You have some mowers packed in there that is awesome
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad, hope you're well
@theaussielawn3 жыл бұрын
Ive got 2 of then here mate I did see one at the dump one day I should have rescued it too BUT it was kinda a little twisted up as it was caught up in some other metal and stuff
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@larryfeeks66203 жыл бұрын
Very interesting!
@MitchZero92 жыл бұрын
Shit just realised this is Blade Mate! Nice! Just randomly searching about 500 Twins, ima like I'll check this out....next miniute.... G'day from Cessnock fella.
@jamesfrench72992 жыл бұрын
I got a Victa Vortex and Tornado free from a gummie in Cessnock a few months back.
@garycorbin27893 жыл бұрын
It's a Tank ! Envious at the sandblasting cabinet
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
I need one in my life.
@richardgordon36962 жыл бұрын
i found a mower at the tip looked like exactly the same setup except has an orange cover on top says mustang was not in good condition it didn't belt or drive pulleys but I did get it started and then about three weeks ago i found another just like the one you called its cousin in better condition it needed couple parts from the mustang so i took from after using both the mustang seemed to be more power full and didn't bog in long grass as easy even though engines look same size is the mustang bigger engine? watched the video more than once and you made my day thank you very much your collection appears very similar to mine . only just found your channels nd feel like i have a long lost brother over the ditch well thanks again and any extra info on those mowers i would appreciate knowing also call it my favourite lol if you come to NZ look me up i would be more than happy to cook and show you around etc
@theaustralianrestorer62112 жыл бұрын
Gday Richard, sorry for the late reply. Always good to meet another Victa 2 stroke enthusiast! If your mustang has a 2 stroke power torque on it, then it's the same engine. My understanding is that the only differences to the powertorques are slight carby variances, notably on the larger models such as the Super 600
@chrishelms19673 жыл бұрын
Rockin Horse Sh!t, Hens Teeth, Honest Politician......all near impossible to find
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Lol, true that!
@richardgordon36962 жыл бұрын
you answered my question in another video
@kcraig513 жыл бұрын
Neat...I've been repairing power equipment for probably close to 40 yrs. It's cool to see something different for a change (I'm in the U.S.). Does Victa produce their own engines? I've never seen an engine like that. About the only two stroke mowers we see over here are Lawnboy (from way back) and occasionally an ancient Tecumseh. The EPA (environment Nazis) did away with two strokes a long time ago.
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
Not anymore. Briggs took over. Victa's own 2 stroke you see here ceased being made in 2017 after over 30 years. Very common still in Australia. Exported to many countries including the UK. Uses a unique all plastic carburettor which was introduced in 1976 for the previous generation 125cc and 160cc 2 stroke. The best mower engine in the world. Can take serious abuse except straight fueling.
@graememellor83193 жыл бұрын
Ya forgot "Common Sense" something severely lacking these days..
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
Should be renamed exclusive sense.
@vking56653 жыл бұрын
Probably because it’s not common at all. It should be called rare sense.
@ceebee233 жыл бұрын
mmm not sure thongs are suitable foot protection when playing with lawn mowers what would Range Safety Officer say ;) but fun video mate
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
I agree. Losing a toe is not enjoyable. Better safe than sorry.
@bmorreira3 жыл бұрын
Oh!! I like this channel!!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@pennyneal24563 жыл бұрын
You could mistaken for a Canadian, Sean. A sweater and flip flops! Lol
@suzanneyoung62733 жыл бұрын
Penny Neal: Canada = Flip flops Australia = Thongs.
@Valmtg3 жыл бұрын
So you're saying it's about as easy to find as a black cat in a coal cellar? It's a cute little workhorse of a mower.
@deannaw48863 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@paulmclellan65503 жыл бұрын
and if all goes well perhaps you will treat us to a video on your other channel of it in action
@garymarkham41673 жыл бұрын
Nice Mower Mate...Cast Iron Block..2 stroke...with a bit of TLC it will outlast generations of shoddy electric mowers.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
For sure
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
AS long as some ding dong doesn't straight fuel it.
@markinoz47953 жыл бұрын
Score!
@robertphilion12253 жыл бұрын
Cool nice job!
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kenezos3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I know you 😂😂 awesome work mate
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
Oh hi!
@kippen643 жыл бұрын
Great find!!!
@Rogster5593 жыл бұрын
I used to have a1985 victor commando it would cut through phalaris and sags like cutting through hot butter , the motor is still good but the rest of the frame has more patches than original metal , had nothing since that would do the same job
@FullMetalFab3 жыл бұрын
I wish the north American push mowers where built like that. Are mowers even the 2 stroke ones have one single blade and bugger up the motor when you hit something instantly.
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
Sadly I read swing back blades are banned in the U.S. they've proven safe since the early 1960s here and elsewhere. Key is always replace nut and bolt sets. I've reused old ones if they aren't degraded looking. Shhh don't tell anybody!
@johndallis99013 жыл бұрын
I’d love a 505, I’ve got a 550 and a couple utility’s. My dad has some rare ones such as the twin, light weight, mustang and a set of vortexes.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
In doing up four Victa Vortexes and have three Mustangs one full crank other two Powertorque. Also have a Twin.
@johndallis99013 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrench7299 Thats awesome mate, goodluck on your resurrection.
@Velvette1053 жыл бұрын
Looks good sean
@ryang29403 жыл бұрын
Such a beast, damn i want one. I have a 550 that doesn't have the self propelled.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
They make awesome slashers
@ramblingman89923 жыл бұрын
Having cleaned the exhaust, I would have sprayed it with high heat resistant paint.
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
There's another channel where he silvers them. May as well after giving it a sand blast.
@theaustralianrestorer62113 жыл бұрын
I thought about it, but I didn't have any of that paint on hand
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
@@theaustralianrestorer6211 I never bother. You are putting it to work. You expect the muffler to have a rusty finish. I just thought it was a good opportunity to blow some on.