I had one of those back in the 1980's. those little tractors are awesome little work horses, I had the front mount mower and a 4 foot dozer blade. It could mow about 7 acres on a full charge and could push dirt like crazy. Have fun with your project!
I have an E12S & am in the middle of doing what you said you want to do, a complete resto. Hoping all the controls will function, otherwise would have to up grade to more modern technology. Had sticker shock over the price of 6 volt deep cycles.