Monthly Archives: January 2017

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General Supply & Hesse Compressor History

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UPDATE: Thanks to Brett, I’ve added some photos of a later model General Supply V4 (possibly a Ford V4) at the bottom of the post. 

Rick Webb shared what he knows about the history of General Supply Compressors & Hesse Compressors. His father Paul Webb played a principle role in the compressor’s development. I’ve included pics below to show how much alike they looked.

For reference, this is a General Supply GS-250 Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:

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Contrast the one above with this one, a Hesse Horney Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:

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Rick began, After reading information on youtube and the forums it seems as though there are a lot of questions concerning the hesse hornet and the gs-260 air compressors.I don’t claim to have all the answers however I can shed some light on the development of these units.

My father, Paul Web, lost his dad at the young age of 24 and took a job at the General Supply and Leasing Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1951 as a delivery driver. A division of the McDowell Tire Company, General Supply sold tire changing equipment.

When he took the job he met a man by the name of Dick Roberts who was an engineer. They soon hired a man with the last name of Simes (pronounced “Sims”) whose first name I do not recall.Simes was from Arkansas and was a self taught mechanic. He could not read or write, so they taught him to sign his name so he could cash his paycheck. He never used a torque wrench; however when his engines were tested his torque specs were spot on. Continue reading

 
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1957 ‘Surrey-like’ CJ-5 Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9845.

(10/17/2013) “1957 Jeep Willys Manual Transmission, Good Upholstery, Excellent Tires, Runs Like a Champion…Don’t Miss it!  52,989Address: View our website: www.springvalleyautosales.net.

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1948 Truck Yorktown, VA $6000

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Craig spotted this truck. It has restoration potential, but isn’t exactly listed at a project price.

“1948 original pickup truck barn find in Missouri
4 wheel drive
Missouri truck very little rust. Was a 3 on a tree converted to a 4 spd. Have clear title. Great for restoration. Dash board all intact. some glass broken split front window. Asking $6000.00”

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5958403770.html

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1958 CJ-5 Yuba, CA $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/31/2016) Has a ventilating windshield. No other photos posted.

“1958 Willys Jeep for sale $3000.00 OBO”

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5944562244.html

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193 CJ-3B Darien, GA $2500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/04/2017) The engine smokes a bit.

“OH VALVE ENGINE – RUNS & DRIVES GOOD (LIGHT SMOKE) BRAKES GOOD – TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GOOD . NEW STARTER”

http://brunswick.craigslist.org/cto/5943637454.html

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1948 CJ-2A Orange County, CA $1900

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Not sure how much value is here, but the body may be solid.

“1948 willys jeep.
Small block conversion. No motor, I have a manual trans and Dana 18 transfer case.
Dana 44 front axle and Corp 10 bolt rear. 6 lug axles and bfg 35×12.50 tires black 15″wheels.
This is a project that I built and disassembled. No trades”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5956035353.html

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Custom Trailer Cape Cod, MA $200

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Tim thought someone might be able to use this behind their jeep.

“Hey I got this thing as a little project did some work to it and now it’s time to upgrade as I need something bigger. Looking to get $200. It has new lights and wiring, just put on a new plywood deck over the metal one (easier to slide stuff in and out) and I got a sweet truck cap for it too which must go with it. It’s been painted and has 6 lug wheels and 6 leaf springs on it (was a former military trailer, pretty solid) Not looking for trades, no title and will sell for more in the spring. ”

https://capecod.craigslist.org/tro/5950033756.html

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1959/1960 Any Time Jeep Family Brochure

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This Any Time, Any Where, Any Job Jeep Family brochure is undated. Given the Maverick show reference, I’d guess this is 1959 or 1960.

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1943 Photo of Ford GPA, GPW, and Command Car on eBay

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Note the caption’s name for the jeep is peep. The name jeep is assigned to the far right Command Car.

“1943 Press Photo Ft Knox KY armored 14 ton truck, all purpose car & a jeep. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 05-21-1943.”

View all the information on eBay

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1956 Truck Kingston, WA $2500

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Runs and drives.

“1956 Jeep Willys P/U Truck.
Little rust nothing bad. Runs and drives but by no means a daily driver. Selling as is.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/5958256668.html

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