[Engine_Tech]

A true '63 has:
- 7hp Kohler
- fiberglass fenders
- 3 speed
- 3-bold rear hubs
-FABRICATED DECK (made of different pieces of steel welded together. Will be kind of angular) vs. the rounded stamped deck (on piece of steel) of the 64-up.
- Serial number will be below 3,500 (I believe)


To really be worth anything, you'll need to see all of the above...although finding a 8hp engine in place of the 7hp probably wouldn't be horrible.

 

[Engine_Tech]

Here is a link to the best documentation I have seen on a 1963 John Deere 110. This provides differences between the 63 & 64 models. I think that one of the easiest ways to tell a 63 is by the tube style front axle. 1964 on had cast axles.

http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=335&post=259303#POST259303

I looked at that thread - it's awesome! Thanks for the link. But...you can't use the front axle alone. I have an early '64 (SN 4,600) that has the fabricated steel front axle like the '63's have.

If you want to see changes...you'd be amazed at how much heavier duty my '65 is than my '64. There are changes on dang near every major component.