Thanks, I kind of got worn down by forum threads throwing things like tire codes around, or endlessly talking 'upgrades', 'tuning' and 'dialling in'...
Sounds like he had a treasure trove in there, would have been a shame to have filled a dumpster. I was pleased when I discovered that they had left the scythe - it is still razor sharp and reminds me of my grandfather, who was a foreman on a farm. I think they missed it because when hung up the blade was out of sight. I plan to use it...