Generator to Alternator conversion

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Hello and thanks in advance, is there anyone who makes an alternator that looks like the vintage generator?


Or at least combine an alternator into the generator housing so you have best of both worlds?
 
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I have been using the Powermasters for years on many cars and they work well. I ground it to the front timing cover bolt closest to the gen.
 
I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $560.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2024). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.
 
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AL in NY said:
I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $365.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2014). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.
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Please share some clear, close-up photos of this unit. Thanks.
 
Here are some photos of the Russ Evans alternator.
 

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AL in NY said:
I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $365.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2014). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.
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Al, thanks for mentioning Russ, I was trying to remember where I bought mine. Excellent unit.
 
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The Powermaster unit looks darn close. I recently installed one and couldn't be happier.
Go with it!
 
I have used several of Russ' conversions, -and he even makes a Powerhouse alternator conversion.

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