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Warn’s “Summer Hubs” Hub Caps & Others

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UPDATE: Matt spotted a here-to-for unseen set of hubs. They are listed as #7.

Most know that Arthur Warn’s jeep-related business began with his introduction of the summer hubs, designed to allow the front axles to spin freely. They came packaged in red, green, or blue boxes. As you can see in this ad, Warn advertised them as “hub caps”, but their use during summers led people to call them “summer hubs”. He also credited them with all kinds of benefits.

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Ad was posted to the CJ-2A page. I don’t have a date for it.

But, few know that there were two different types of Warn summer hubs. In addition, there were also at least three different other summer hubs produced.

  1. According to this thread on the CJ-2A page forum, the first type produced was the waffle version:
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  2. This example shows the second version. They were larger and had dimples:
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  3. Ted introduced me to the Kurtland-branded hubs. He’s got them for sale on eBay.
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  4. A photo of these unbranded, aluminum (non-magnetic) hubs were posted to the CJ-2A page by Bruce W. If you recognize them, please let us know the manufacturer.
    Summer_Hubs_kurland-cj2apage
  5. Bruce M. posted this photo of an FEG branded summer hub to the CJ-2A page. (now, more on this hub here: http://www.ewillys.com/2023/07/22/f-e-g-hubs/

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  6. Andy shared pics of this flange familiar to M-38A1 enthusiasts, the Clary Flange:
    m38a1-free-spinning-clary-flange-summer-hub

7. This set appeared on eBay in October of 2018. No indication of model or maker:

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If anyone knows or has photos of other summer hubs, please let me know!

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Viking Hub From Viking Automotive Equipment

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One hub I’ve never seen in the wild is the Viking Hub, a 1968 product developed by Don Chapman at the Viking Automotive Equipment in Gardena, California. Before he moved to California, Chapman was active in Colorado’s offroad community and was involved in an offroad accessories in Colorado as well, most likely Dualmatic or Husky (anyone know the relationship between the two?), which were both based in Longmont.

Here’s an ad for it. Looks like a nice hub:

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Four Wheeler Magazine did an article on the product and included this exploded view: 1969-01-fourwheeler-viking-hub-exploded

 

 

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More Parts From Ted

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Ted’s got a few more parts for sale, including some Kurland Summer hubs, a type I’ve never heard of, let alone seen. Ted   evenings 860-429-4080  or 860-428-3265 (text) willysted@charter.net

“Willys Jeep Parts for sale
This is an assortment of Willys Jeep Specialized Equipment and Parts for sale, most of it being pretty rare.
Front Farm Jeep Counter Weight
Rear PTO driven Right Angle Drive Drum Pulley
Complete ,Novi Governor for L head motor w/ dash T handle and cable assembly
Governor Dash Handle and cable
NOS Naco Tail Light assembly  CJ2A  This ones the real deal
Jeep Side Steps  One complete pair and one single older step
Rare Kurland Summer Hubs
Two Oaks oil bath air cleaner assemblies , one with service instructions one without
Two Chaffe screens , One NOS not sure what it fits and one CJ2a 3a
Original CJ2A-3A horn
Complete Link Belt Capstan Winch Assembly , I acquired this and was going to use it on a Column Shift 2a I have but have since found a Koenig Power reversible Crank Shaft Driven winch Im going with so this ones up for grabs. This is in excellent condition and has all the hard to find parts with it. These Link Belt Capstan Crank Shaft driven Winches were correct for the early CJ2A-3A models and were a tougher unit than the Military Braiden models
Feel free to call ,text or email for more details on the parts and availability on all parts . I will do my best to return all emails and calls. I will be happy to ship any of the parts and first come first serve on all of the items”

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Kelly Manufacturing Hubs Clovis, CA $80

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Here’s a rare set of Kelly hubs.

“Kelly Mfg. Automatic locking hubs. These are off of a 1953 Willys CJ3a, but, should fit most Jeeps with a Dana 25 or 27 front axle. They are ten spline. These hubs were usually dealer installed options, and are in very good shape, and in working order. Great for a restoration project. $80.00, or would consider trading for a good 5.38 ring and pinion for the same Dana 25/27 front axle.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/5522308694.html

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Warn Summer Hubs West Milford, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.

Glenn found these for sale.

“Selling one pair or Warn Summer Hubs for Willys Jeep. In case you do not know, these are a period accessory for the four wheel drive to disconnect the axle shafts at the hubs. They bolt on in place of the drive flanges. Selectable hubs have since replaced them.

They are virtually bang and nick free and do not have too much marring in the area where the bolt lock washers go. It looks as if they were bolted on once or so. They could be polished up to look new again in no time. They have the bearings in the back side but no original box. They are on a board of some sort with wood dowels to keep them placed. I am not sure if that is original to them.”

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Warn Summer Hubs Canby, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300

The hubs include a storage box.

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“These vintage 1950s WARN hubs are used to convert jeeps and other Willys vehicles from full-time four wheel drive to two wheel drive by replacing the grooved 4WD hub with a non-grooved hub. An integral needle bearing and a separate bushing support the splined axle end in the non-grooved hub.

They are called “summer” hubs because owners would remove the early full-time 4WD hubs from their vehicles during the summer when 4WD was not required, to increase gas mileage, and to reduce wear on tires and drive train parts. They are also attractive with the “waffle” pattern and script “Warn” on each shiny aluminum hub.

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Cutlas Hubs **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** were on eBay.

“RARE vintage CUTLAS self-lock hubs. 10 Spline. Should fit various flatfender Willys Jeeps: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, MB, M-38. Also should fit early Scout and Ford GPW. Good used condition. Decent chrome, with a few minor nicks/dings (see photo #7). Includes a custom-fabricated aluminum bushing to replace a cracked nylon bushing in one hub (see photo #8). Please do your own research before bidding to make sure these will fit your application. Ready to install.”

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T-84 Tranny and 3 Sets of Hubs Norrix, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $75.

The price is listed at $75, but I’m not sure if that’s for the tranny or the hubs or?

GPW or MB Tranny needs rebuilt and hubs are in good shape there are 1/2 ton hubs and one set of 3/4 ton hubs all or sell individually best offer “

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Year? CJ-2A Denver, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850. This has Thor hubs.

The hubs look interesting.

Willys CJ2A Jeep With Aluminum Top / Doors
Great Project – Complete – ( No Title – Bill OF SALE ONLY )
4cyl – Stick Shift Trans – Cool Old Jeep
Body Is Straight, Has Some Rust But is Fixable, Has Been Parked For A While
This is a Project or Great Parts Car.”

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