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Others have told how to keep the 6-volt up and going. To convert to 12 you will need a battery, a resistor (or coil that is 12-volt ready), new light bulbs (or new lights), and an alternator (or 12 volt generator). If it hasn’t already been done, I also recommend changing the push button starter switch to a remote solenoid with a secondary terminal that is live only when the solenoid is engaged. If you do chane to a solenoid, you will need a push button or an ingnition swith to operate it. You do not need a starter as the original one will function just fine on 12-volts. Unless you want to keep the tractor original, I strongly recommend converting to 12 volts. A Delco 10si alternator is very popular, however I believe that there is a Hitachi alternator that is popular also. Both will fit under the hood with no modifications to the hood and slight modifications to the mounting brackets. I mount the resistor and the solenoid on the battery side of the rear fuel tank bracket out of the way. This also allows a short wire to run from the starter solenoid (or switch) to the coil side of the resistor to provide a 12-volt start/6-volt run system. I have converted all my "working" tractors to 12 volts (B, C, 2 Ms)and a couple older vehicles and have NEVER regretted it. Starters stand up, engines start fast and few if any times do I have problems with starting. If you work at night you have brighter lights, and you can add a power point if you want to power any modern accessory you may want to add. Besides that, batteries can be bought from any place that sells 12-volt car batteries. Benefits many, the only drawbacks I can see is it’s not stock anymore (it’s up to the owner if this is an issue or not) and the hand crank mechanism in the front bolster will probably rust tight(er) from non use. :>)
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