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Ted shared this one.
“Willys 1945 ¼ ton 4×4. Overland Motors Jeep Division Model MB. Serial #431784. Gross weight 3250. Delivery date 4-3-45. Not military tires, tube 616 4-ply. Frame-off restoration. All original. $22,600 into it, have receipts”
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/willys/mb/2024731.html?refer=news
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6950.
(10/12/2017) This one is cool!
“1947 CJ2A Jeep, Original L4 engine runs great. Brakes, transmission, transfer case all gone thru. Floor pans and fender replaced, Many other items replaced or repaired. Includes a MU2A Braden winch rebuilt w/towing boom driven by pto on rear of Jeep. Jeep
also has rare heater. This would be great for lake cabins to aid in boat dock removal, farm use, great fun to drive. Ready to sell. $6950”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
The body’s had some work done to it.
“1953 CJ3B Willys unfinished project
4 cylinder overhead cam F – Head engine has less than 10 hours run time since complete rebuild by local engine shop. Fully functioning 4WD high and low range. Jeep runs and drives very good. Jeep has original steel grill, hood, firewall, dash, windshield and tailgate. The main body tub was custom built out of 1/8” steel plate(see photos). This thing will not rust out any time soon. Starter and ignition systems have all new wiring. Also included is an Allstate brand aluminum hard top with doors that was originally available for Willy’s from Sears. Except for steel body tub and bucket seats, Jeep has not been modified – all OEM driveline, 6 – volt system, brake system, original gauges, etc.
CASH ONLY – ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES – DON’T ASK
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/12/2107) Includes some custom woodwork.
“Bumper to bumper this vehicle is new! This was a great winter project now it has to go, I am moving and out of room…Everything is either new or rebuilt..”Go Devil” 4 cylinder complete overhaul, radiator, brake drums,shoes and lines, shocks, tires, starter, wire harness, exhaust system, signal lights, seats, steering wheel, gas tank, gauges, seat belts, custom oak rails, interior panels and rear wood seats.The list goes on! I have the build sheets for part”
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/1946-cj-2a-willys/6361650578.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It’s a got tool indents.
“1946 Willys CJ2A. This is an early 2A with the tool indentations still on the drivers side. This one would have been a column shift. It has everything except for drivetrain and seats. I bought this willys with a Chevy 153 in it and drove great so I know the axles and all that are good. I was going to put a small block chevy into it but never got around it. The body has been repaired in a number of spots. Most of the floor is new steel. This would be a great offroad wheeling project for the winter.”
Various parts (variety of pics on Craigslist ad).
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/many-willys-cj2a-parts/6366475976.html
“I have a few Jeep parts from my collection that I’ve decided to sell. I’d keep them, but I don’t have enough space to store everything and I need cash to finish my shop. I’ll do my best to keep the list current, and I may add more as well. Take your pick:
Original Early CJ2A Windsheild: $400 – in good shape with inner frame. Inner frame is rusted out in a few spots but the outer frame is solid.
Reproduction Tailgate (no stamping): $150 – almost like new, paint is faded
Early CJ2A Body & Front Clip – 1946: $500 – floor pans are gone, covered with flat plate. Underside in general is rough. Has a few holes cut in it, needs a good restoration. Hood and grill are fairly straight, fenders need some repairs around the supports.
Dana 27 & 41 axles: $300 a pair
Frame and Springs: $300 – from a 1947 CJ 2A. It’s pretty rough, bubba welding all over the front end, but nothing a competent welder cant fix. Looks like it had a plow put on it at some point. Coated in a dull red finish that has protected it from rust over the years. Rear half is fairly solid with the stock draw bar. Axles sold separately. No Title.
Chrome Wheels: $100 – Set of 4, 5 on 5.5 pattern with large opening for the big early CJ hubs. There is surface rust, and the tires died 30 years ago (but the tubes hold air!). No bent rims. 1 hubcap.
CJ 5 Rollcage: $150 – Front half is bolted on, the roll bar would work on early CJs as well.
Carburetors: $75 each. I have a Carter and 2 Solex’s.
Fuel, Water, & Oil Pumps $25 each.
Oil Filter Brackets $25 each.”
No pics provided. It was listed as a 1943.
“All original Jeep cj3a. Transmission complete rebuilt. Transmission need to be installed. Only a few parts need to put on the road. Titled as 1943. Ran when transmission was removed. Painted as a military model.”
UPDATE II: There’s a newer, updated Dualmatic hub post with comments about the Watson hub here.
These hubs were created about the same time as the dual lever Dualmatic hubs. Moreover, we can state for sure now that there was a specific relationship between the Watson hub and the Dualmatic company.
How do we know this? Because both hubs share the same patent number 2854111:
You’ll note that the patent number 2854111 is the same in both the above items, with both connected to this single lever design: https://patents.google.com/patent/US2854111.
UPDATE: A 1967 Sears Jeep Parts Catalog had a set of hubs for sale that look suspiciously like the Watson hubs. One thing we’ve noticed is that some Watson hubs have “WATSON” imprinted on the hub, while other identical hubs don’t.
So, were these WATSON hubs that were private labeled, or had Dualmatic been making WATSON hubs all along, but now offered them for private labeling? It’s easy to think that Dualmatic might want to separate their Dualmatic branded hubs from private labeled ones. Changing the private-labeled version to this look would help that.
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Original Post: October 30, 2017:
Alaska Paul discovered this Watson Hub article in the 1958 issue of Science and Mechanics magazine. This suggests that the Watson hub was developed in 1956 or 1957, making the company a very early hub manufacturer.
The mechanism looks similar to the early Dualmatic hubs. In fact, the first Dualmatic hub patent filing was in 1956, for a single lever model. Whether that inspired the dual lever model by the California-based H. S. Watson company remains unclear. I have no evidence to suggest Watson ever patented its hub nor how long they sold their hub.
2 Examples of Watson hubs:
Another example from a truck listed for sale on Craigslist out of Redding, California:
Could be worth a look. Has later model running gear.
“47 Willys Jeep 302 v8 small cam. 75 running gear. Power steering and heater 35″ tires winch. Comes with full top ”
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/47-willys-jeep/6365254359.html
The SN# is 19045. Looks nice.
“Up for sale is a beautifully restored 1946 Jeep CJ2A. This is the 1st year for the civilian model. This was a frame off restoration. It has been returned back to stock- with original parts. It has the addition of a 3×3 box on the back. I have the complete written story of this Jeep, along with original title, and all receipts, and paperwork. Selling price is 23k obo. It starts, and runs perfectly. Pics were taken 10-14-17. Serious offers only. You will have to meet in Madill, OKLAHOMA by appointment only.”
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-jeep-cj2a/6354455888.html
Looks solid.
“Cj2A Willys Jeep “Slow Poke” runs good, great tires, lots of extras. No trades!”
https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/d/cj2a-willys-jeep/6355100355.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
I would never had guessed this has a 327 in it.
“Rebuilt corvette 327 Turbo Fire engine. Starts right up, Original manual transmission 4×4 rebuilt .16inch wheels , needs minor TLC.lost title bill of sale ONLY.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This 2A with a sears aluminum top also has a rear PTO. It runs, too.
“1948 Jeep Willys with PTO. Runs! New gas tank, new brakes, other new parts. Not totally sure that it is a “48, but a Jeep collector will know for sure.”
Scott is selling his CJ-5 project. I forgot to ask him how much he wants, so I’m awaiting a price.
“1973 CJ5 project. Started frame off restoration then found another Jeep already completed. Frame has been sand blasted and painted. New spring bushings, transmission and transfer case have been gone through by Schiele. New advanced adapters, bell housing to install small block Chevy. New power steering box. New aluminum radiator. New 20 gallon fuel tank. New windshield frame. Fiberglass tub and 1 piece front clip. Dana 44 rear end. Dana 30 front. Lots of other new parts. Has title.
Contact Scott at 314-226-3887 or parkerbobcat1@aol.com. If I don’t answer, leave your name and number and I’ll return your call. Any time on weekends, after 5 during the week. I’m located in Hillsboro MO. About 40 miles south of downtown St. Louis.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Has a tilt front end. Lacks a title. It’s a project.
“Willys jeep project for sale. 305 Chevy, Ford top loader 4 spd. Dana 44 front. Dana 41 rear. Motor runs and tranny shifts well. Lots of motor goodies. Most parts are there to finish. Will do bill of sale as there is no title. I repeat, no title. There is a DMV assembled tag on frame.”
Looks like there’s value here.
“This is a 1962 CJ3B with a 289 ford engine. running gear is stock with 4:27 gears. I started to rebuild this but moved and don’t have a place for it or time. Engine will need rebuilt. Should have all the parts for it. I am starting to pull all the parts out of storage. Have 2 hoods, 2 windshield frames, 1 with glass. Open to offers but will not give it away. I had to put a price but it is more than”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1962-cj3b-project/6366209753.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(09/17/2016) “46 cj2a. Good body. New 3in body lift , Buick 225 fireball v6. New clutch Good tread on tires. , tilt column steering Moving. Hate to sell. Needs to be finished.
$3000 or best offer. .”
Look solid.
“1952 M38 Willys Military Jeep, 24V in great running condition.”
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-1952-m38-millitary-jeep/6337930172.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/24/2017) It’s been in dry storage for a couple of decades. Not running at the moment.
“I have an original 1949 Jeepster that has been in dry storage for the last 23 years
Owned by a friend who is 88 year old.
He restored it–new top, tires, interior, etc and the put it in storage?????????????
Jeepster motor turns over but the plugs aren’t firing???
Decided to offer it for best offer over $8000.00 Have good title.”
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster-jeep/6361824623.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(06/22/2017) Has some interesting mods to the rear.
“Solid starting point for a project. Pre 57 283 with LT-1 intake, advance adapter headers, advance adapter side pipes, 2 piece scatter shield, Muncie 4 speed, warn overdrive, Dana 20 transfer case, custom built front and rear drive shafts, Dana front with a DANA 60 rear (yes that is a 1 ton rear end) end both sporting 5:38 gears. Body not rotted and the floors are good. Locking hubs on the front. GM steering box and column, Hurst linkage, 2 10 gallon fuel tanks. Sand roll bar with a full cage. Same owner since around 1979. I wanted to rebuild it to it’s former glory but just don’t see it happening.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1948-cj/6362079843.html
This article highlights how optimistic Willys was going into 1955.
Looks ready for the trails and highways.
“Chev. SB, Turbo 350, twin stick Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 44s front and rear. Rear Detroit locker with 4.56 gears. Buckshot PR radial tires (33inch), Weld wheels, Fuel racing cell, electric fuel pump, electric cooling fan, Painless wiring, custom roll bar, KC speakers, Kenwood stereo, leather seats, four point seat belts, AutoMeter gauges, ArmaCoat inside and underneath. Invested a lot into this Jeep.”
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-cj-3a-jeep/6364859736.html
Appears solid.
“Great condition ! Runs like a Swiss watch. Motor rebuilt by previous owner. 4wd & high /low range work as they should.
Clear antique title in PA.”
https://elmira.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1947/6360871142.html
That’s a creative paint job!
“engine – Buick Odd Fire V-6, 231 cubic inch, Muncie transmission 4 speed, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 27 front axle 4.88 gears, Warn Hubs, Dana 44 rear axle 4.88 , lockers – Power Trax Lock Right both axles, Warn overdrive, power brakes, power steering, CJ3A windshield, soft top with doors”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj2a/6363702733.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Could be a good price for the right person. Needs some items.
“All original bumper to bumper and top to bottom. Just had the original starter refurbished and it’s ready to install. I love this jeep but she deserves someone with more time than I have to give. Needs tires , seat covers, and a minor tune-up. It was used only a couple weeks out of each year for deer hunting purposes by previous owner till starter went. Then it sat for a few years till I bought it. Reasonable offers considered but like I already said, I love this JEEP”
