Rp.wh 1,103 #1 Posted July 15, 2018 Went to the portage show where i met alot of great people this 603 i got for a fair deal yeah its got the original engine the techy i know its not a great motor i herd it all weekend but starts first pull and with the carb tune i gave it when i got home and some bolts where loose on the carb and throttle on carb side was bent to where i couldnt move the throttle linkage but where in business and runs like a top. The patina is what really caught my eye and its my first big round hood nice oil down or what ever you guys think some front orginail tires and correct foot rest and a Chinese back up carb or 2 to be safe and we are good to go! 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #2 Posted July 15, 2018 I second the patina, great looking. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,143 #3 Posted July 15, 2018 Nice score there. Think I'd paint the rims, and seat to match... and keep the rest of it's patina as is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #4 Posted July 15, 2018 I'm not going to bash a tecky or Onan either one now. We've got two Techumseh's that run like a top and I just got my Onan twin going on my D160 with little effort. I'm digging Kohlers, Techumsehs, and Onans all right now. That's a great looking machine. Agree with Craig on the wheels and seat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #5 Posted July 16, 2018 Personally I'd leave the wheels and seat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,453 #6 Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) The Wheel Horse model 603 was a economy based unit built with out the rear fenders, under seat tool box, cover for the parking brake and was not electric start. The engine was a 6 hp Tecumseh that used the aluminum block (H-60). But the real unique features of the 603 model was the half moon steering wheel and the plastic throttle and choke lever knobs which were only found on the 1963 model 603. Because the 603 was a cheaper model and so exclusive it has because one of the most coveted collector models. Notice though the full round hood as it was first introduced on the 603 as apposed to the other round hoods that had a cut away in the back for the fuel tank. This hood was then used till 1968 in the Lawn Ranger series but also used on the 654. LUCKY FIND ! Wild Bill in Richmond, VA Edited July 16, 2018 by Wild Bill in VA 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
