This has a CJ-2A L Head engine.

“1954 Hobart G200 D/C welder on trailer. Uses a CJ2A four cylinder Jeep engine. There is also a 120 volt outlet on the machine for running your power tools. The machine was just restored. Valves and valve seats were reconditioned, fuel and oil lines replaced, new belts, hoses and tune up parts. Generator bearings were repacked, brushes were replaced, radiator was cleaned and pressure checked. Body panels were stripped to bare metal and repainted with automotive paint. Machine was thoroughly tested and runs and welds perfect. Is ready to weld for another 56 years”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/tls/3002507851.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.

I don’t know anything about these, but thought someone might be interested in this?

“i have a ww2 generator that is in excellent original working condition.model I cast iron briggs engine.tag reads type 206103,serial# 99832 which puts this engines mfg in 1944. this unit is in excellent original unboogered and unmolested with conditon.starts right up even after sitting for years. always kept in the dry.clean fuel tank and settling bowl.generator works awesome.all original paint and nelson ww2 era muffler.great for ww2 enactors or for a ww2 jeep.”

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This might still be a good engine.

“for sale is a 1950s hobart trailer welder generator. worked before it was parked years ago, been in a barn. has 4 cylinder flat willies engine. model GPB 261. i dont know much about it, listing for my in law! calls only please 734-279-278eight”

http://monroemi.craigslist.org/tls/2948814569.html

This looks in very good condition, which means the motor might be too.

“Here is a 1941 Military Generator in remarkable condition. Made during WWII, 4 Cylinder gas engine. Leave a phone number and I will call you back. $500”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/2863167428.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.

This will probably need work.

“willys 4 cylinder flathead welder. Ran and worked when last used and could again. Needs radiator repaired and exhaust. Asking $100/obo.”

UPDATE:  Read Stephen’s report about this in the comments.

This looks good.

“Hobart welder with trailer. Powered by a Willys 4 cylinder gas motor. Includes welding lead.

Call Grant
503-312-6353”

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tls/2736998118.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500

“This is a Late 40’s early 50’s model with a flathead willy’s jeep motor that runs great. I really am looking for a single axle 5×10 or 5×8 trailer in good condition to trade for. call 207=4238 This is a picture of a simular welder to give ya an idea of what i got.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $1500/each.

Or put some wheels on the generators and just drive them …

“2 willys jeep flathead motors, one is completely rebuilt(50-60hrs. since rebuild, 1523hrs. total time) the other has 581 hrs on the meter(original) both engines are currently mounted in okeefe & merritt military 10kv generators, originally built in 1943 for the war these units never were used, warehoused for years and sold surplus. last used as backup power at a remote homesite. the generators run fine, use them as is or put that engine in your jeep willys restoration project. asking $1500. each or buy both as a package deal. can be used at 110 or 240volts. ”

“willys overland industrial engine runs but does not weld, needs battery, very heavy duty trailer, very good tires. 503-502-7779”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/grd/2571695795.html