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Watson Hub Information

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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:

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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.

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2 Examples of Watson hubs:

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Another example from a truck listed for sale on Craigslist out of Redding, California:

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1947 CJ-2A Yakima, WA $5500

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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

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1946 CJ-2A VEC Madill, OK $23,000

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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

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1947 CJ-2A Alma, AR $6200

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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

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1955 CJ-5 Hemet, CA **SOLD**

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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.”

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1948 CJ-2A Oak Grove, MO **SOLD**

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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.”

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1973 CJ-5 Hillsboro, MO $3500

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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.”

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Year? Flattie La Grande, OR **SOLD**

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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.”

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1962 CJ-3B Washougal, WA $500

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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

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1946 CJ-2A Santa Maria, CA **SOLD**

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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. .”

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1952 M-38 Frederick, OK $9300

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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

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1949 Jeepster Winchester, IL $8000

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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

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1948 CJ-2A SFBay Area, CA $4500

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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

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January 1955 Jeep Sales Optimism

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This article highlights how optimistic Willys was going into 1955.

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1949 CJ-3A Kennewick, WA $8500

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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

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1947 CJ-2A Knoxville, PA $5500

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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

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1948 CJ-2A San Diego, CA $8500

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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

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1960 CJ-3B San Diego, CA **SOLD**

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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”

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Year? Scamp? Gilbert, AZ No Price

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/08/2017) Looks in good shape. The recessed headlights suggest this was more likely a Scamp than a Veep, but both kits looked very similar otherwise (as best as I can tell).

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/jeep-cj3a-veep-style-5-seater/6362710297.html

“Fun to drive, draws attention from admirers, great for snowbirds to pull behind an RV.
In 2004, at this jeep’s birth, it took a second place in a car show in Sacramento.

This is a conversion of a 1946 Willy’s jeep cj3a (army style) into what was called back in the ’70’s a “Veep”, which meant a steel Jeep body with VW bug running gear (motor and trans).

This Jeep body came out of a shipping crate with army green paint and had never been assembled until i opened it and bolted the hood and floor plate together in 2004. The engine is a dual port stock 1600cc air-cooled motor with a single solex 30 carburetor built in 2004. It has a type 1 transmission with standard 4-spd manual shifting. This Jeep includes the following features:
Four wheel disc brakes
External oil cooler w/ thermostatically controlled cooling fan
Four Fox shocks including external reservoirs in the rear
VW beam front end
Centerline aluminum rims (new tires)
White front bucket seats
A removable rear bench that seats 3 on black diamond stitching
VDO vintage gold rimed gauges
The clear plastic windows in the doors was replaced in 2016
Diamond plate floor under the hood compartment
Custom spare tire mount on front for improved weight distribution
Many customizations..

Many of the upgrades and customizations were installed by a shop in mesa around 2015 and cost me over $8,000.

This jeep has an original 14,000 miles on it from the front to the transmission and engine and from top to bottom. You can see from the youtube video address above that the jeep runs great and sounds awesome. This jeep does not have the old low gearing of a 1946 army jeep with top limits of 45mph. This jeep can do 65-70mph on the freeway easy.

I used it for a daily commuter for a year, then played with it as a pleasure vehicle for the family, now it just sits in the garage and only gets run on the weekends. I just drove it from Arizona to San Francisco for a business trip for a few weeks then back again. It ran perfectly. However, I’m interested in trying something else now.

I am taking offers and will consider all offers that are presented via voicemail or direct phone call. I will not respond to nor consider offers via email or text.

I am under no illusion that I will get back my $15,000 that i have invested in the Jeep and will not be offended by your offer. Please offer what you think it is worth to you and I’ll accept or decline with no hard feelings nor offense taken.

Make sure you watch the youtube video before contacting me since it answers many questions about the Jeep.

Will consider trade for a Suzuki Sidekick or a Geo Tracker or Toyota RAV4 but only a 2dr hard top in fully restored condition that is as pristine as my Jeep and I prefer a 2wd.

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1961 CJ-5 Grand Junction, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.

Needs some work, but might be a good price.

“Selling a 1961 Willys cj5 jeep. This was a project and still needs some things finished. It was intended to build and keep. Plans have changed and this needs to go. Has been converted to a small block Chevy block numbers show it to be from the early 60’s chevy nova 283ci. Engine was removed and resealed with new torquer cam and aluminum intake. Has new summit 500cfm carb. Brand new small cap hei distributer. Has three speed manual transmission with twin stick transfer case. New battery, Fresh paint, bed lined inside tub. Complete brand new wiring harness from American auto wire. New fender flares, tires are near new condition. Passenger seat has small tare. New custom aluminum half doors. New fuel tank mounted under the rear of the jeep instead of under driver seat. New CD player and speakers. Needs front driveline welded up and installed along with seat belts. Brakes need bleed again. Has bikini top and tube rear bumper that’s not pictured. Also have a spare tire and wheel and handy man jack that can go with. I’m sure I’m missing other stuff. I drive it around the house and it drives ok. With a little more work it could be a great jeep. Clean Colorado title in my name. Great winter project.”

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1944 GPW Albion, NY $5000

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It’s a mix of civilian and military parts. Now sure which it has more of.

“For sale is a 1944 GPW Jeep from the WWII era. It has new tires, excellent body and runs & drives. It does need a clutch. Asking $5,000.00. I also have other Jeeps available for sale such as a 1942 Willy’s MB from the WWII era as well.”

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1944-gpw-jeep-wwii/6358259600.html

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1964 CJ-5 Coventry, Ct $1200

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Listed as a 1961, the serial number suggests this is a September 1964. It has a Meyer hardtop.

“1961 willys jeep cj 5. Comes with hardtop, doors and plow. Will run off carb cleaner. Only piece missing is the radiator. Frame in great shape, rest of the body has usual rust areas. I bought it to build a cj 6 with but lost interest due to building my cj3a. Sold on Bill of sale.”

https://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-cj5-with-plow/6364311771.html

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MB Body Kit Cincinnati, OH $3200

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I’m sure someone can use this.

“Complete MB Body, Brand New, never mounted, still in Primer.
Includes Tub, fenders, Hood, Grill, Windshield, Bumperettes, top bows, and spare tire holder.”

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/complete-new-willys-mb-body/6362368158.html

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1942 GPW Butte, MT $2495

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I’m gonna guess that his no longer has an L-head. No description provided.

https://butte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1942-ford-jeep/6362570892.html

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1948 CJ-2A Groton, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8800.

(07/07/2017) Has some mods to the rear of the body.

“Parade ready Jeep done up as a US Air Force vehicle. It is a 4×4, 3 speed w/reverse, hi/lo range. Has been converted from 6 to 12VDC with alternator. Gauges work, has windshield wiper and period heaters for driver/passenger. Has a canvas half-top and many other new parts. The original flathead four runs well, and vehicle drives good and comes with a custom made tow-bar and vehicle cover. Currently registered with Antique plates.
VIN # CJ2A185125…………….a unique ride, and a real head turner.
I am 6’2″ and 230 lbs and don’t fit well into this Jeep, a little too tight. As far as I know, this has only been used for parades since being restored by previous owner a number of years ago, and I have only put about 25 miles on it.”

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