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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | 1952 3100 The orginial Delco generator has failed internally. Any thoughts on replacement sources?
THANKS. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 | I would try to find an electric repair shop to rebuild it.
I had my 6v generator for Ol' Roy and my 12v generator for The Bismarck rebuilt by this company in Conyers, GA. They did a great job, in my opinion.
Zip's Electric Rebuilding
1652 Highway 138 NE
Conyers, GA 30013
770-483-0179
Rock Auto sells remanned units as well.
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1952,truck,3.5l+217cid+l6,1487425,electrical,alternator+/+generator,2412
In case you order from Rock Auto, here's a 5% discount code valid through October 9, 2026:
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Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 10/05/2026 4:53 PM.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | Tks. Hear bad things about today's remans. Does rock require a core? Would like to keep the Delco. Again, tks. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 | Yes. One is $30 charge one is $56 charge. Both are using the same product photos so go with the cheaper one. I'm not too happy with most new stuff , either which is why I had my original rebuilt. Another option is to buy the new one and rebuild your original later on yourself. Contact Then and Now Automotive. They might sell rebuild kits or do it for you. Their website is more or less useless so call them on the phone. They do excellent work. Then and Now Automotive Then & Now Automotive 447 Washington St Weymouth, Ma 02188 Ph: 781.335.8860 Fax: 781.335.1925 https://www.thenandnowautomotive.com/auto-parts-store
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 62 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 62 | I used this company and had them rebuild my original 6V AC Delco generator. I was very pleased with the results. https://chargersautoelectric.com
Chris
G.O.T. (Good Ol' Truck), 1953 Chevy 3609 AD 3/4 ton with original 216 c.i. engine, 4 speed transmission, stake bed
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | Thanks everyone, local radiator repair shop has someone who picks them up and repairs them. Radiator shop in business long time with good reputation so feel confident in repairs. Thanks again, will post with results. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | So, local repair shop reports both armature and field coils need replaced. They can find the armature but not the field coils. BUT they can order me a remanufactured one for $375 + $25 shipping. Evidently they view an old man with an old truck as an easy target. Will be picking up my old generator. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,939 | That's not really that bad if its a quality unit. I paid a similar amount for a rebuilt '56 Cadillac starter 20 years ago.
You can probably find a rebuildable core on ebay, though.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | Tks. Otto. Not sure I know what a rebuildale core is. Since I don't drive it much I will probably go Rock. Again, Thanks! | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,139 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,139 | Unless the armature is bad, rebuilding generators isn't that hard. A growler is needed to test the armature. But pretty much everything else is pretty straightforward. I rebuilt mine with parts (brushes, bushings, etc. sourced off the internet.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 189 | Tks. Supposably the armature and field coils are bad. Believe the Remy is orginial to truck is why I would have like to use. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,734 | papas52 -- That's good to know that we have a radiator shop in N. Alabama. What's the name of the shop?
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,865 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,865 | PM me- - - - -I'm pretty sure I have a few rebuildable 6V generators. I'm 5 miles from Tennessee exit #6 on I-65. There's also a couple of dozen of them on Ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/257677424707?Jerry
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