I just recently purchased a 1959 35 hp evinrude and noticed that it had small hooks on the sides what are they for? also has a cover on the side that looks like it's removable. are these options that it would of had?
yup. Here's a link that show how you can hook up controls should you choose to. You can get cables here at iboats, and a control box and connector from ebay, aomci or from a kind soul here in the forums.