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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Seller is open to offers.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/hvo/d/10000-watt-military-generator/6494733085.html
“Military generator, 10,000 watt. Gas engine is Willy’s industrial.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Bill spotted this one. Engine might have some value.
“old generator ran when stored 20+ years ago engine says willys on the head and looks like the engine I had in my old military jeep. lots of copper and big radiator for scrap. Have forklift on site to load. Bring a battery and gas if you want to try and start it. It shows 1500 hours on the meter. Please call and leave a message if I do not answer I will call you back.”
Not sure if it works or not.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/for/d/willys-generator/6505899087.html
“Willys Generator
Propane or gas
All the covers
Was going to take motor off and use in pulling tractor, project went to the way side, no time.”
Has a WWII engine.
“15KV military generator, around 1941-1945?
3 phase or 120 volt, built by General Electric Navy radar power.
Willys Jeep 4 cylinder engine, started with a battery, made oil pressure.
Low hours, restore it or use the engine in an old Jeep”
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/atq/d/ww2-navy-generator-jeep-engine/6428591371.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550
Looks in decent shape.
“Kaiser Jeep CJ3A Industrial Engine Driven GS260 Compressor on original Trailer – Neat old GS260 Compressor powered by an Willys Kaiser Jeep industrial engine . Has been parked for 5 years , complete but stuck , condition unknown . Great restore project here , really nice addition to any Jeep collection !”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Bill spotted this one.
“Military generator with jeep flat head motor on trailer. Not running.”
No pics provided.
“onan military 10 kw generator on skids [heavy] has willys 4cyl motor. I have never had it running. $750”
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:
Contrast the one above with this one, a Hesse Horney Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:
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
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $375.
Doesn’t run.
“Does not run. Willy’s jeep motor.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Here’s an interesting item. It’s powered by a Hercules engine (according to the seller).
“This is a commercial propane backup generator that was installed in a fire station. It was working when removed. It is approximately 20kw. The best part is the engine is the same engine that was in production Willy’s at the time. It is powered by 1960s Jeep Hercules 6 cylinder flat head. Please call for more info and to take a look.
Cash only and sales will be made in person.’
Two Jeep-powered Hobart Welders for sale.
This could make a cool restoration .. something different.
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/willies-jeep-welder/6625845270.html
“One of a kind old Jeep and welder.”
