Sugaring season is just about over and I needed to sevice my 60. Had a problem with getting fuel to the carb. Decided to do it right and pull the gas tank. Since this was my fathers tractor, I had never had the hood off before. Got the front bolts out and the darn thing wouldn't lift off the tractor. After a minute or so of snooping around I realized the rear gas tank strap is welded to the hood. Unbolted the rear tank bolts and the hood popped right off. Rather unique way of securing the rear of the hood. Doesn't matter how old you are or how much you think you know, working on farm machinery will always throw you a curve. Come to think of it, Pop bought that tractor in the mid- 50,s and I don't think the hood has ever been off the tractor before. 1946 and the tractor is still on the original motor! Smokes a bit now, but starting is instantanious and it still runs smoothly. The governor isn't quite as responsive as it should be, but for the age of the tractor, it is in remarkably good condition for a un-restored tractor.