I just purchased a Tote Gote Charger Model 503 to restore. I got it from a gentleman who said it was the proverbial barn find. I have read the threads I could find on here regarding this model but I have a few questions:
1: Any idea of how many were made? The serial number on this is 320. I saw a thread that someone talked to Ralph Bonham and they claim he said they made around 100 Chargers total.
2. Does anyone know if this would be the original twist throttle and brake handle (I would like to keep it stock, it appears most everything is there except the seat)?
3. Everything I read says they were 6 hp but this has an 8 hp motor in it. It appears to be original. Did they come with an 8 hp motor?
FYI, I gave $300 for it, seemed reasonable based on what seemed like its rarity and that is appeared to be all or mostly all there.
1: Any idea of how many were made? The serial number on this is 320. I saw a thread that someone talked to Ralph Bonham and they claim he said they made around 100 Chargers total.
2. Does anyone know if this would be the original twist throttle and brake handle (I would like to keep it stock, it appears most everything is there except the seat)?
3. Everything I read says they were 6 hp but this has an 8 hp motor in it. It appears to be original. Did they come with an 8 hp motor?
FYI, I gave $300 for it, seemed reasonable based on what seemed like its rarity and that is appeared to be all or mostly all there.
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