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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $250.
It doesn’t run at the moment.
“Older welder generator with willys industrial engine, this ran several years ago but is not in running condition today because I don’t have time for working on it, these generator welders were a staple before the smaller modern designs came along, being sold as is”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
Finding an Empire Tractor is a rarity. Carl and I are finishing up a special post about them for eWillys sometime in May.
“Interesting little Empire tractor. These were built from left over Jeep and Willy’s parts from WWII. For the best source of information go to http://www.empiretractor.net – this one is almost complete, the engine, drive train, etc, is there. It’s missing some of the body/panels. Great project or if someone is restoring a 40’s/50’s Jeep or Willy’s, lots of good parts! $650 cash.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
The Hobart has a Willys Engine while the AIRCO has a Continental.
“I have a couple welders Im going to get rid of. They have been sitting a while and would need work. They havent ran in quite a few years. Give me an offer.. The AIRCO Hornet Special has an Continental flat 4 in it. The Hobart has an Willys Industrial flat 4 in it. If interested please email back. Thanks”
It welds, but needs leads.
“Older welder Has willys jeep engine.
runs & welds no leads.
With or without trailer $ 750.00 obo.
Call Rich 412-896-3771”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tls/4338741834.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
It appears this was set up to be a water pump.
“I have a 4 cylinder Willys Jeep “F” head engine with an external water pump, gas tank, and belt guard. Call with any questions. 831-809-6466″
This is a collection of three photos. I’ve blown up two of them. That’s one big welding unit to be dragging around the desert.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
“Here I have a 4 cyl. willy`s engine complete running for sale. Engine ID # 804380-W-12-D-P5 The motor is hooked up and can be started and does run good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
Here’s a neat compressor.
“Vintage 1963 Hesse Hornet powered by a 63 Jeep Kaiser 4 Cyl engine. Engine works by using two cyl to pump air into the compressor while the other two function normally. I haven’t started it but it appears to be in full working order. Asking 750 obo”
Blaine forwarded this ad.
“Generator is a U. S. Navy World War II era unit powered by a original Willy’s Jeep four cylinder engine. The Generator was manufactured by O;Keefe and Merrit. It appears to be a PE-95G 10 KW and is designated a U. S. Navy N-15. It will provide 120 or 240 Volts at 60 hertz. It is started by using the exciter field of the generator and not a separate engine starter. Most of these generators saw little use during WWII but were used extensively in the Korean and Vietnam wars. A unit almost identical to this one showed up on the TV show Mash in one episode. Own a piece of history!
Generator has two brand new 12 volt batteries. Also included so that one can operate “off the grid” or have a ready source to power a home or anything else is a:
RONK 7205A 200 Amp Meter-right Transfer Switch that list new for about $800 It does not appear to have had any use.
Contact Chris at 530 260 6795″
http://susanville.craigslist.org/tls/4125432096.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300
The welder no longer works, but the Willys motor does.
“Hobart welder. Powered by a willys jeep motor. Runs and generator works, welder part does not.
Mounted on a trailer. 300.00.
There might be some value here.
“Selling a 1946 Jeep CJ-2A engine out of a old military Hobart 250 tow behind welder.
Selling for parts or rebuilding.
Started to disassemble, have all parts, would consider selling whole unit, make offer.
$300 cash for engine.
Actual item shown,
Please look at pictures closely.
Located in Manitowoc WI. Zip code 54220.
Also have for sale 6.2 and 6.5 turbo diesel engines and parts.
YES IT IS STILL FOR SALE AND AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS AD
Serious buyers please CALL 920. 9 01. 18 3 0 , 9am – 9 pm. or email.
INCLUDE your phone number in email or I will NOT respond due to too many spammers and scammers.”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/pts/4070738354.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
(08/10/2013) (This engine/generator has been sitting in a barn for 5 years. I wonder if there’s a plate that marks this as a 1945 or if it’s a guess.
“1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A 60hp Engine
The 1945 Willys Jeep was called
Universal for it was the first civilian jeep they made.
This engine is being used for a generator and has mostly,
been sitting in the barn for 35 years.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/23/2013) This has a willys motor.
“Hobart welder generator has long leads for welding we are not.sure what all works except the engine it did runs when we brought it.home it.has a willies engine on it 4 cylander engine.g. The engine alone is worth the.price is on a trailer and does have a hood needs a battery please call 541_659_1142 thank you”
http://medford.craigslist.org/pts/3986396292.html
Here’s a neat combo that Steve spotted.
“1952 Military Jeep Trailer with Onan 5K Generator. This unit kept my house running for three weeks after Super Storm Sandy struck. Ran everything in my house. It struggled with the electric dryer. The generator is made to last forever. Electric start and even has a hand crank for an emergency. Large fuel tank was nice because it would run all day on one tank full and then all night on another tank full of gas. The trailer is solid with no rust. Tires are in good condition. I built a canopy to keep the rain and snow out and it is easily removed. There are multiple 110 outlets around the trailer and one 240/30 amp to connect to my house. There is also a circuit panel. The trailer was garage kept from 1952 to 2009. Contact Martin @ 908-50seven-054five.”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3940139863.html
Nicolle from Amsterdam facebooked me this morning. He wanted to share his jeeps, which both have tiny kitchens in the rear. Based on the food I saw on his Facebook Page, he doesn’t need a large kitchen to create great looking food. When I asked him to interpret the sign on his jeep, he said it translated as “The Kitchen of the Undesired Animal”.
Goodian1 pointed out this auction for a rare compressor.
“You are bidding on an ORIGINAL WESTINGHOUSE T1 COMPRESSOR This compressor was an extremely rare accessory for FORD GPW or WILLYS MB Jeep and some 1 1/2 ton and 2 1/2 ton WW2 trucks.”
View all the information on eBay
I wish the picture was more of a closeup. This picture comes from Florida Memory.
“Hillsborough County Health Dept. Mosquito Control project fogging for pests. Early mosquito control spraying consisted of making a “thermal fog,” in which hot diesel oil was mixed with a DDT solution and then vaporized.”
http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/44781
Here’s an unusual jeep engine manual.
“‘Jeep’ Industrial Engine Manual and Parts List 4&6 Cylinder
4&6 Cylinder Industrial Engines – Copyright 1965
8-1/2-inch wide x 11-inch high format, paper covers, 218 pages of photos, illustrations, exploded views and parts lists covering: Preventive Maintenance; The Four Cylinder L-Head Type Engine; The Four Cylinder F-Head Type Engine; The Six Cylinder Overhead Cam Engine (Tornado); Fuel System; Electrical System; Specifications And Parts List. Industrial Engine Sales Kaiser Engine Sales, Toledo, Ohio. The covers are lightly soiled from handling; minor age and wear. The interior pages are excellent.”
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Lycoming developed a generator/starter for planes that fit in the back of a jeep. I am guessing that this ad is probably from an aviation magazine, because I found an article about the Lycoming generator in the 1952 Aviation Weekly. Unfortunately, I could only view a snippet of it in Google. There is also a discussion of it at the CJ-3B Page.
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This interesting brochure documents some of the uses of the Kaiser-Willys engines. This is the first document I’ve seen that shows the different ways the engine was used (though not all the ways).
“This brochure is in very nice condition for its age with very minor light wear. It is addressed to Thew Shovel Company. This piece measures 8.5″ wide by 5.5″ closed and 17″ x 11″ open.”
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UPDATE: This was sold on eBay a few days ago. Marty contacted me and wondered if the buyer could email him at
mtmabe@northstate.net
“This is the first one of these I’ve seen. Dan happened to forward a thread about this very engine today. http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/3449/96470.html
“Jeep/155 Parts Book, 8-1/2 x 11″, 15 pages, V-6, 155 HP, Marine Engine, all parts listed and illustrated, torn cover”
Dave saw yesterday’s post and promptly emailed this great photo of a welder enable MB.
Here’s an interesting article in the May 1945 issue of Popular Science about welding on the battlefield that includes several references to using jeeps as portable welding units. There is a copy on eBay for only $5.99. Here are a couple images from the article:
Glenn spotted this unusual brochure. This brochure describes the Lightening Six Motor being used as a boat motor.
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