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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
“This is a nearly 100% stock and very complete 1959 Willys 4-wheel drive wagon. New restoration work includes: complete new suspension, complete new brake system, rebuilt carb and distributor, servicing of seals and axle bearings and locking hubs, changing all gear oil, chassis lube, and engine oil/filter. The stock straight six Super Hurricane engine has good compression and power. Recent previous owner replaced floor pans, removed rust at tailgate, rocker panels and other common locations, painted, installed new muffler and exhaust, added electric fuel pump and aluminum radiator.”
Blaine forwarded photos of a Willys Wagon with the one-lever-style Dualmatic hubs that include a center bump. I don’t have docs that conclusive identify this one-lever hub as a Dualmatic, but it seems highly probable. Given the design, an attempt to secure the lever with a bump to keep it from shifting, it is likely it was an iteration of the original Dualmatic one-lever hub.
As a reminder, here is the original patent by Simonsen for the Dualmatic:
Here’s what I believe that original hub looked like:
This was likely the second version, this time with two circular bumps:
One of the issues with both of the early versions was that the internal forces apparently could cause the lever to bend. Here’s an example:
To halt that from happening, as photographed by Blaine on a Willys wagon, Dualmatic may have gone with this design:
A similar design was photographed on a Dodge truck (or I was told it was a Dodge truck):
Perhaps Dualmatic concluded that the simple one lever design simply didn’t hold up, so the company shifted to a two lever design. This is the point where it would be good to compare the internals of the one-lever vs. two-lever design.
Bob shared the photo at the bottom that appeared on a Craigslist Ad for a 1977-J10. It shows what appears to be a Cutlas hub, but it’s a design I don’t have documented. Let’s review the Cutlas Selective Drive Hubs:
The first design was model 100-2 and had no slot:
Later, Cutlas came out with the slotted form of the hub. Note that the slated knob has a “506-1” part number, suggesting that this whole hub was model 500-1.
Arguably, the Bulldog was the next iteration of this general design. It too has the slotted knob, but lacks a model number:
The hub Bob spotted was on a later model jeep, so maybe Cutlas offered this version of the hub for a short time? It seems to be an further iteration of the Bulldog; unfortunately, I have no brochures that document it.
Tom spotted this one. It hasn’t been driven in 4 years, but it looks in great shape.
“1971 Jeepster Commander with four wheel drive . This vehicle has not been driven in 4 years. It has been stored in a closed garage. Didn’t attempt to start it but will require a thorough maintenance work over. Mileage as shown on speedometer.”
“Great Jeep. Lots of upgrades. Disc brakes all the way around, 4 speed transmission, dauntless V6 engine, tilt steering wheel and steel body. Very capable and fun to drive.”
“1946 Willys CJ-2A in original condition and being sold by second owner. In running condition with new spark plugs, brakes redone, carburetor rebuilt, distributor redone, and new battery. California vehicle and mainly stored in a barn. Serious inquiries only. Call or text only. Will not respond to emails. If ad is up it is still available.”
“M38 and parts for sale. In Omaha Ne. . Runs and drives, have an extra mint frame, extra fenders, grill, tub, tailgat, windshield frame, axles, misc, title, 8k. Pto winch. Selling as a package, Local pickup only. Send me an email and I will respond.”
