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[joshnewbe]

Hi guys, I recently got the itch to restore my 1963 600 gold series. Im new to all this but really excited. Im missing the hood and treat tower. Just wanted to know if anyone could tell me if the 800 was the same size as the 600 got a couple lead on them just want to make sure they are the same size. Thanks

[Bolens 1000]

Welcome to GTT!

We would love to see some pictures of your 600 when you get a chance!

Most parts from the 800 will not fit your 600, as the 600 has a shorter frame and hood compared to all the other Tubeframes.

[joshnewbe]

Thanks alot for the info. I will get some pictures up soon. My 600 has the choke and throttle on the stdeering tower on both
Sides. It was most defentialy was painted gold. So would you say thats a 1963 600 model? Thanks so much for the help

[Bolens 1000]

Thanks alot for the info. I will get some pictures up soon. My 600 has the choke and throttle on the stdeering tower on both
Sides. It was most defentialy was painted gold. So would you say thats a 1963 600 model? Thanks so much for the help

Yes, most likely it is a 63' or a late model 62'

is your ID plate still intact?

[joshnewbe]

My ID tag is not in contact that's what has made this a little more of challenge. So you think my only option for the hood and tower is to find a 600 parts to replace. You dont think the 800 would work? How could I tell if I have short or medium frame?

[joshnewbe]

Thanks for the help

[Bolens 1000]

My ID tag is not in contact that's what has made this a little more of challenge. So you think my only option for the hood and tower is to find a 600 parts to replace. You dont think the 800 would work? How could I tell if I have short or medium frame?

You will need to find a 600 Hood, and it also has to be a hood from a 62' or a 63' because there are some minor changes that were made with the 64-65 hoods. ( If you dont care if your hood matches all original speifications , then you could use a 600 hood from 64-65.)

The 800 Hoods are around 25'' from front to back and the 600 Hoods are around 21'' front to back

Length's of the chassis
600- 60'' from front to back
800-63''

[joshnewbe]

Thanks Dr. Bolen im gonna get started I wwill keep you posted very soon. Any suggestions on where to go or lokk for a hood and rear panel for 63 600. Thanks again great help

[Bolens 1000]

Thanks Dr. Bolen im gonna get started I wwill keep you posted very soon. Any suggestions on where to go or lokk for a hood and rear panel for 63 600. Thanks again great help

Only thing I can suggest would be to check craigslist and ebay.

[joshnewbe]

Hey guys im back! The tractor is going great. Just wondering if anyone can tell meif a 800 dash tower will work on 600. And also were the choke and throttle cables on the gold series red or black? Thanks so much for the help promise I will post pictures soon i've just been so focused on the restore. Lol thanks for the help.

[Bolens 1000]

Hey guys im back! The tractor is going great. Just wondering if anyone can tell meif a 800 dash tower will work on 600. And also were the choke and throttle cables on the gold series red or black? Thanks so much for the help promise I will post pictures soon i've just been so focused on the restore. Lol thanks for the help.

A dash assembly from an 800 will not work with the 600.
The throttle and choke knobs were black

[joshnewbe]

Hey dr. Bolen. Another question sorry! Im stilling having ahard time determining weather its a 600 or 800. I know you already post measurements for chassis lengths. But mine is apart amd I just measured the tube frames and they were right at 4 foot or just a hair under. I do know my tractor was originally all gold though if that helps witrottle and choke levers on both sides of the steering. It was originally painted gold all over. thanks so much.

[Bolens 1000]

If you can get some pictures of your Tractor That would really help correctly ID it.
Even if the tractor is all apart I can still tell you whether you got a 600 or 800 on your hands. Both the 600 and the 800 used black knobs on the throttle and choke cables so thats really not a good way of determining what you have.

[joshnewbe]

Thanks alot doc. For bearing with me on this. Ive got pics on my phone of the tractor. I was having a hard time getting them to post . Anyway you could give Me a e mail and I will forward them to you. Thanks so much youve been great help.

[joshnewbe]

Hey doc I sent a few pics via e mail let me know if you don't get them. Thanks alot.