Heard of the Gener-Nator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Corts60** · 08-22-2008, 09:18 PM

Well, I was going to go with an alternator that looks just like a generator because I want modern upgrades but I want the original look under the hood. Then after research, I saw these prices.

Yikes. Maybe later...

http://www.gener-nator.com/orders.htm

**Corts60** · 08-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Here is another company....not sure of the price, have yet to download the catalogue...
http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html

jonzcustomshop · 08-23-2008, 08:38 AM

Yeah they always do write ups of that kind of stuff in the magazines "the next best thing" and "you can't live without it", the one thing that they fail to tell you is that you would have to second mortgage your house to buy all the parts that they suggest.
I saw an awesome article about using a f#rd tranny and an over/under drive unit, gave you something like 8 gears, from hole shot to .25 overdrive, the best of everything.... they even made it seem like it was a budget deal , they used a junkyard tranny, they didn't mentoin that the over/under drive unit, was around $6000! ouch! I don't know if I will ever have that kind of money to buy just one piece of a project.

BobS · 08-23-2008, 08:56 AM

Wow!!! I like the original look too but that's a bit on the extreme side for me.

Bob

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-23-2008, 10:07 AM

It is pretty sad when a generator/alt costs almost as much as a new crate engine.

mnky30 · 08-23-2008, 11:32 AM

can't you go to a generator shop and see how much it would be to rebuild
hope it would not be so bad in price?

Bazooka · 08-23-2008, 02:33 PM

The powergen by powermaster is much cheaper then the one your looking at...about half the price... Can get it for $419 from summit. 74 amp internal regulator

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

d10s69c10 · 08-23-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnky30

can't you go to a generator shop and see how much it would be to rebuild
hope it would not be so bad in price?

yeah you can i got a guy thats been doing stuff for the family now for a good 20 years. starters alternators. from tractors to 4 wheelers.

he can take a stock one rebuild it and make it a whole lot more powerful for just a few more bills than a parts store replacement.

**Corts60** · 08-24-2008, 05:54 AM

I actually plan to rebuild it myself and have been talking with a guy from Yesteryear Auto Parts. I'm waiting for a quote on all of the components to rebuild it since they don't make a "kit". They offer rebuild services, but I want to do it myself for the experience...

Fred T · 08-25-2008, 01:07 AM

Most of the time the only problem is the brushes. They don't last forever. The shop manual tells you how to do it, and the brushes are only a few bucks. You should be able to buy the parts at a good auto supply. I bought starter brushes for my 6 volt 52 a few months ago.

You can also clean the contacts and adjust the regulator if needed.

It's all fairly simple, and sure beats spending the money for a rebuild.

08-22-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Heard of the Gener-Nator? Well, I was going to go with an alternator that looks just like a generator because I want modern upgrades but I want the original look under the hood. Then after research, I saw these prices. Yikes. Maybe later... http://www.gener-nator.com/orders.htm __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? Here is another company....not sure of the price, have yet to download the catalogue... http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-23-2008, 08:38 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? Yeah they always do write ups of that kind of stuff in the magazines "the next best thing" and "you can't live without it", the one thing that they fail to tell you is that you would have to second mortgage your house to buy all the parts that they suggest. I saw an awesome article about using a f#rd tranny and an over/under drive unit, gave you something like 8 gears, from hole shot to .25 overdrive, the best of everything.... they even made it seem like it was a budget deal , they used a junkyard tranny, they didn't mentoin that the over/under drive unit, was around $6000! ouch! I don't know if I will ever have that kind of money to buy just one piece of a project.

08-23-2008, 08:56 AM	#4
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? Wow!!! I like the original look too but that's a bit on the extreme side for me. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

08-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? It is pretty sad when a generator/alt costs almost as much as a new crate engine. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#6
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? can't you go to a generator shop and see how much it would be to rebuild hope it would not be so bad in price? __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

08-23-2008, 02:33 PM	#7
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? The powergen by powermaster is much cheaper then the one your looking at...about half the price... Can get it for $419 from summit. 74 amp internal regulator http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Last edited by Bazooka; 08-23-2008 at 02:36 PM.

08-24-2008, 05:54 AM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? I actually plan to rebuild it myself and have been talking with a guy from Yesteryear Auto Parts. I'm waiting for a quote on all of the components to rebuild it since they don't make a "kit". They offer rebuild services, but I want to do it myself for the experience... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-25-2008, 01:07 AM	#10
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Heard of the Gener-Nator? Most of the time the only problem is the brushes. They don't last forever. The shop manual tells you how to do it, and the brushes are only a few bucks. You should be able to buy the parts at a good auto supply. I bought starter brushes for my 6 volt 52 a few months ago. You can also clean the contacts and adjust the regulator if needed. It's all fairly simple, and sure beats spending the money for a rebuild. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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