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This hub appeared in a Facebook photo posted by Josh. It appears to be a Watson hub (may have been private labeled through Sears), but part of its case was either 1) cast differently or 2) modified. Given The Jeep has spent its life in California, it’s likely some form of the Watson hub, but I’ve not seen one quite like this.
The odd hub is on the left and the Watson hub is on the right, itself a derivation of a Dualmatic hub (and having the same patent number as a Dualmatic).
UPDATE: This ad shows one of those odd instances when an ad appears in Collier’s that I have yet to find in the Saturday Evening Post. This happened a few times during the 1940s. Here’s a color version fo the ad, published May 04, 1946 (note that the ad continues the ‘Get a Jeep’ Campaign):
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Originally Published 03/10/2019: I spent some time searching for and assembling these Collier ads into two directory graphics, similar to the Saturday Evening Post graphics (updated in the post below). Unfortunately, the only archive I could find scanned them in black and white. And, the archive was missing some issues, so I suspect there were a few more published than shown below. Still, there are some differences between the ads, sometimes as small as changes in a few words of text, make these images useful for research.
Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1770822736435413
“1942 MB4 clean title $1000, and 1943 Willy $1000. The body’s are fixable but easier to replace, frame, engines and trans are all good just need love. Make an offer.”
Listed as a 1963 CJ-5, this may actually be a 1952 or early 1953 M-38A1. This includes an overdrive.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/paso-robles-63-cj5-jeep/7392924795.html
“1963 CJ5 Willys Jeep 4×4. Get your jeep wave on! With a solid start to a great project 63 cj5 tub has no rust. Has T90 transmission transfer case drive lines solid running gear…
No motor, seats, steering column, bill of sale it’s out of DMV system”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250.
This has an f-head. It also has some later model Free-Lock hubs.
“1942 ford GPW jeep runs good has some rust. These are pretty hard to find. Clean title $4250 obo”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/south-lake-tahoe-fc-jeep-parts/7393246374.html
“One cab on a frame with motor and trans and then an extra cab 1000$ obo”
The three data plates suggest the is actually a 1946. The price above may also include the seller’s tractor.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403428898076946
“1948 Jeep CJ · Convertible · Driven 100,000 miles Want to trade 1948 Willy’s Jeep and an International tractor for a 3/4 ton P.U.needs to have auto trans and a/c”
There may be value here. This appears to have a Sears Deluxe hardtop.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/d/isleta-1950-willys-jeep-cj-3a/7389997943.html
“1950 CJ-3A project. Comes with 2 engines, one is a parts motor. Has a transmission and transfer case. Hard top has both doors and rear hatch. Will need to bring a trailer for pick up. No title, Bill of sale only. Asking $1100”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8890.
This is a mix of parts.
“Started life as a 53 WILLYS CJ3B JEEP but now has a ‘52 CJ3A body
Hurricane F-head engine 134 cu.in. (2.2 liter), 4 cylinders Starts up fast.
Aftermarket carburetor
Upgraded to 12 volt.
130 Amp Alternator
Front axle: Dana/Spicer 25 4.27:1
New front axle bearings
Rear axle: Dana/Spicer 25, 4.27
SUZUKI SAMURAI front and rear DISC BRAKES
Brand New 8.5 in. Auburn Clutch
Spicer 18 Transfer case
Warner T-90 3-speed Transmission
9000lb winch
New muffler
Runs great. Drives great. Stops in a straight line.”
Looks solid.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/houston-1953-jeep-willys/7394256041.html
“For sale 1953 Jeep Willys. Pictures speaks for it self. Everything works on the truck.
No Leaks.
Start right up.
Price firm!
Selling because don’t have time to drive all the toys.
IF IS UP IS STILL FOR SALE
Video of the truck bellow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RW6CTtW0JI”
