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Year? DJ-3A Dublin, CA **SOLD**

May 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD for $650**

This is missing the radiator, but it looks solid.

“What you are looking at is a REALLY cool opportunity for a rat rod, or a restoration, or a neat little delivery vehicle for your auto parts biz. This is a 2 wheel drive Willy’s DJ-3a dispatch Jeep. lots of people think they were for the post office, but they were generic delivery vehicles. lots of small businesses in the 50’s and 60’s ran these.

The Jeep is relatively complete with column shift etc. It is missing the radiator. The motor etc is a little bit mystery, as this Jeep hasn’t been registered since the 70’s

DMV said not to do anything as far as registration until your ready to put on the road. Which means NO TAXES!!!”

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1962 DJ-3A Surrey East Lafayette, IN **SOLD**

May 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** for $7300. Was on eBay

Needs a little work, but looks in good shape.

“Willys is missing surrey top canvas, but I have material and complete frame is attached. Restored in 1997 but has minor surface rust in various areas. Carbeurator on vehicle is not the original and linkage is not complete for rebuilt carb. I have original carb in box.Have not found the original oil bath air cleaner, but might still have it. Fuel filter bowl is not functional and is not connected. Might need distributor, is running rough. Less than 19000 original miles with good compression.Tires have less than 1000 miles on them.”

View all the information on eBay

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Jim’s DJ-3A Restoration

April 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Colin shared these photos of Jim’s restoration. Looks great!

Colin writes, “Here are a few of photos of Jim Sullivan’s 1961 DJ3A Dispatcher.  The restoration on this little Jeep is fresh, like a month old now!   I will include a couple of photos of it when Jim bought it from Bob Tomson about 5 years ago and then a few that I took yesterday morning in front of an Ice Cream shoppe and antique store in Glendale AZ.

The engine and transmission were both rebuilt, all new wiring, upgraded upholstery, floor mats, carpet in the rear compartment, and a 1950s Willys Jeepster/station wagon steering wheel were added.  It has 15 inch powder coated wheels, but small VW size tires.  The paint is 1959 Ford truck blue, which is the same as Pepsi Cola blue.  It has the stock small hubcaps with the raised “W” in the middle.

It has what appears to all of us familiar with it, a reinforcing metal channel on top of the hood, right down over the center seam , which looks like it might have been a factory approved or even a factory installed item (See last photo).  It looks too good to be an aftermarket or homemade deal.  There weren’t any modifications showing to the underside of the hood and it appears to have been spot welded to the hood.  A professional looking addition, regardless of how it came to be there.”

Pics of Jim’s DJ-3A before the restoration:

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1957 DJ-3A Rush, KY **SOLD**

April 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

Unusual windshield.

“1957 Willys Jeep DJ3A- 2 wheel drive, rebuilt Chevy 2.5 L S10 engine & 3 speed automatic transmisson,new brakes,new front springs, 12 volt, clear Ky title. $3500 or trade to aluminum fishing boat.”

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1957 DJ-3A Hatboro, PA **SOLD**

April 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

This has full floating hubs in the rear. Maybe this DJ body is on a MB/GPW Chassis?

“1957 Willys Jeep. Needs to be restored. No rust – from New Mexico. Does not run. Engine seized Have all the parts. 4 wheel drive”

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1961 DJ-3A Frankfort, IN **SOLD**

March 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

(10/28/2013) This is probably a DJ-3A body that’s been transferred to a 4wd platform.

“this is a 1961 willy’s 4×4 DJ3A Dispatcher Jeep. has a 1962 buick v6 engine ran a year or so ago but haven’t started it since then. has a 3 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case. tires still have good tread but the tires are cracking a little bit. been painted orange and the where the orange is peeling up there is blue paint underneath the orange inside and out. comes with the hardtop and has rollbar inside. seats are torn and interior is in need of restore and the outside could be restored if you like. needs some love and attention”

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1956 DJ-3A(?) Ardmore, AL **SOLD**

March 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

(02/22/2014) At least some of this might be DJ-3A, given the year and the solid back.

“1956 Willys Jeep for sale. New rims /& tires. New shocks. New stabilizing bar. It has an tan top. New electric radiator fan. Original 4cyl. 12volt. Weekend driver. No help needed with sale”

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DJ-3A Surrey Postcard

March 3, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Postcards • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Looks like a beautiful place to stop and enjoy the view.

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Year? DJ-3A? Wilmington, IL **SOLD**

February 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price. Has a convertible DJ-3A windshield and grille.

(11/03/2013) This is 2WD so likely a DJ.

“I have an old willy’s. it is in bad shape as you can see from the pics. It is two wheel drive and has no motor or trans. i was told it has 60’s camero seats that might be worth more than the jeep. i have no idea what year or any details of its history.I don’t have any paper work with the jeep but would be happy to wright a bill of sale. I will leave it on here for one week and take the best offer i get ( cash or trade). please dont ask if it is still for sale. if you see the add its still for sale. if you have something to trade don’t ask me if im interested if you don’t send pics and a good discription. if i am interested i will respond to your email thanks tony.”

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DJ-3A Body Washington, PA **SOLD**

February 18, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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**SOLD**

“Rusty tub I pulled from a DJ3A. I started to patch this thing up, putting in one floor board and getting some metal patch panels, but I ran out of energy.
The Good – has good firewall and cowl, gauges worked, rear floor OK, more leg room than other tubs – I was going to put this a CJ2A project. It has no tailgate – like an MB or GPW
The bad – pretty rusted, I removed both floor pans and replaced one I
I hate to take this to scrap yard, but it is taking up too much garage”

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1959 DJ-3A/4wd Versailles, IN **SOLD**

February 15, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4050.

The body is DJ, but the 4WD chassis isn’t stock.

“1959 Willys DJ3 a, original 4 cylinder engine, 31/11.50-15 super swamper tires, lockout hubs”

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1956 DJ-3A San Diego, CA **SOLD** (sort of)

February 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $4000. 

“This jeep has been stored in the garage for 40 years
from 1973 and is still there.
It ran when it was stored and needed some work done at that time.
It was never moved or started and no attempts were made to do any repairs since 1973
It was one of these projects my father never got to finish”

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Year? DJ-3A? Mathews, VA **SOLD**

February 1, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

Looks like a parts vehicle.

“50’s era 2wd Willys Jeep. It has a 289 Ford V8 and 3 speed manual trans. Engine is locked up. Its got a dana 44 posi trac 5 lug rear. Body tub is rusted out. I have one good flat fender,windsheild frame and hood. The frame is in really good condition.No title. Will sell whole or for parts. ”

 

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1949 CJ-2A Lexington, SC **SOLD*

January 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This appears to have a DJ-3A body on it.

“Guys, I have up for sale my Willys Jeep, which is my favorite vehicle of all time. Like the jeeps of the WWII era, this Jeep is the small 4X4 (w/lockout hubs), with the original drivetrain, including the 4cyl L134 flathead engine (runs like new), and 3sp transmission with low and high range. All of this works perfectly. I drive this Jeep on the highway, often 75 miles or more through the country to take care of property that belongs to my mother. The steering is good and tight as is all the suspension. It has one-month-old tires and a very good spare. All the gauges and lights work great. The brakes are all new, wheel cylinders and shoes so it stop very good. It has a good clutch and horn. It is now 12 volt, converted over when it was restored several years back, with a modern alternator. The Jeep has a new convertible top (and doors as shown) only a few months old. It has a great original steering wheel. It has a very good digital radio mounted under the dash and good speakers mounted under the front seats. It has electric wipers and a seat for the back that is very good like the front. New cargo mat in the rear and new mats in the front. The original heater works great, too with hi and low blower speeds. I guess you understand by now that I have this vehicle ready for warmer weather. And, now my whole life plan has changed and I’ll have to let it go. I will be moving to Brazil to volunteer at a Christian project to house street kids near Sau Paulo. Needing all the financial support I can get, I am pretty much selling everything I do not absolutely have to keep. That’s why I am listing the Willys. By the way, It will come with a nice high-dollar aluminum, quick attach tow bar that makes it a dream to tow. Well, thanks for looking. I will be happy to provide additional information and I hope the right person gets the Jeep to enjoy for years to come. God bless.”

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1960 DJ-3A Columbus, GA **SOLD**

January 19, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

(06/28/2013) This looks good. It certainly is a DJ, but I’m less sure that it was a Surrey.

“1960 Willys DJ3A Jeep, in its former life it was a Surrey jeep. It is 2WD. Flat fender jeep. Only 1100 of these were made. Elvis Presley owned one, it is in his museum at Graceland. The engine was rebuilt by Benning Machine shop in Columbus, Ga. There is NO rust, both front floor pans were replaced. They originally had a Surrey top. I do not have the top, frame or original bumpers. I do have the original Wheel covers and front bumper pan. New gas tank, NOS Carter WO Carb, New electronic distributor. Steering does need to be tightened up, a common issue on these old jeeps. Serious buyers only Please, Respond to this Ad or call 706-763-ZeroNineThreeNine, It can be seen in Columbus, Ga.
Go to this website for more info on these jeeps http://www.jeepsurreygala.com there you can see what the jeep looked like originally.
Make me an Offer, Trades depending on what you have.
If its online, its still for sale. Person to Person sale only.
I will not deal with Spammers. If your response does not sound real, i will not reply.”

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Original DJ-3A Parts List Book on eBay

January 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Documents, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Priced at $80, you can make a lower offer. View all the information on ebay
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Bid on this version starting at $18.95: View all the information on ebay

 

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1958 DJ-3A North Palm Beach, FL **SOLD**

January 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:Was $3250. **SOLD**

(01/03/2014) Brad’s selling this nice looking DJ-3A at a good price. The only minor issue I see is the modified steps, but those could be repaired over time.

“Willys DJ-3A, Survivor, 2WD, 1958 Flat Fender Dispatch Jeep 4×2, Mostly Restored with rebuilt engine & transmission. Other items; new Best Top, brakes, radiator, elec cooling fan, rebuilt steering box & carb. Runs needs some TLC.”

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Looking for DJ-3A Fastback Style Top Measurements

December 15, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II: Charles spotted the 2010 post below that shows a DJ-3A auctioned on eBay from Massachusetts. Anyone recognize it or know the previous or current owner?

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UPDATE: Bill tells me they are also looking for pictures of any surviving examples of tops and the bows themselves. The bows are the most important item they need to duplicate. The top is something we can construct but without a correct set of bows we won’t be on the mark. 

Bill and Charles are seeking the measurements for the DJ-3A Fastback Style Top like the one shown below. There’s currently a thread about it here http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/index.php?showtopic=5356, but so far no one has had any luck finding them.

As I look at these two pictures, it appears to me that top folded up like a Jeepster top. I’ve never noticed that before. I’ve never run across one of these tops in the real world, only in brochures or press photos.

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1960 DJ-3A Surrey Carthage, MO **SOLD**

December 13, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was listed at $20,000

“Jeep is vitually mechanically perfect. Documentation for re-build on engine, new gaskets and seals through-out, new ring gear, rear main seal, starter, engine cluster, thermostat, side panels that were never installed and are like new, owners manual, shop manual. Older restoration that is in nice shape. Has original vacuum wiper and a hand wiper on the passenger side (as it was equipped originally). Has original size white-wall tires. this is a truly eye-catching vehicle.”

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DJ-3A 4-Lug Wheels Diamond Bar, CA **SOLD**

November 22, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $75.

Here’s a great price on some rare DJ-3A Wheels. Note that these are the 13″ rims.

“Original set (5) wheels and 4 tires for 1956-1964 DJ3A 2-wheel-drive Jeeps. These will also fit the 6 cylinder Mustangs and Falcons that use the same 4-lug pattern. They are straight with no rust.”

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1962 DJ-3A Langley, BC, Canada $6700

October 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This body has seen some changes. The driver and passenger entrances are one-of-a-kind. The passenger side has a GPW fender.

“1962 willy’s jeep dj3a for sale. Frame up restoration, military tires plus spare, 12v electric, and Original go devil engine. Runs and drives. 6700 or OBO.”

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4080724143.html

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1959 DJ-3A Surrey in Burn Notice and on eBay

September 26, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This is back on eBay at a much lower price.

Burn Notice fans will interested in this Surrey. According to the eBay ad it was used on the set of Burn Notice, though no one has seen it appear in an episode (and only two episodes of the series left: sept 05 and sept 12 on the USA Network). We do know that the producer had been hunting a surrey for the show, but never learned what happened to their search. Well, I guess they found one.

View all the information on eBay

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1960 Willys of Canada Newspaper Ad on eBay

September 15, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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How about this great, rare ad from Willys of Canada.

“This is an original 1960 Canadian print ad for Willys Jeep! It measures approximately 13″ x 6.25″ overall, has no stains, with a 1/4″ tear in the right edge; comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded”

View all the information on ebay

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Photo of DJ-3A Surrey with Hardtop on eBay

September 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Old Images • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II (09/11/2013): Brian and Bruce each sent a photo. See below pink surrey photos.

UPDATE (09/10/2013): Brian shared these pics of a Surrey with a Kelly hardtop. He bought the hardtop, but not the jeep.See Brian’s pic and info underneath the pink surrey hardtop photos.

Unfortunately, there’s no description. Only the date of July 1965.

View all the information on eBay

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(09/11/2013) Brian sent this photo of the door after it was sand blasted.

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(09/11/2013) Bruce forwarded this photo of the surrey without the top.

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(09/10/2013) Brian’s photos of a 1961 DJ-3A Surrey:

Brian writes, “It’s not the same Jeep. My top has never had an i.d. tag on it which i always thought was odd. When i bought the top, the Jeep was only in Florida for a year or two at the time. Before that it was in Virginia where it had spent most of it’s life, the same State that the top was built in. The story was something like: a lady bought the Surrey new in ’61 and then (i think) it was sold to a serviceman around the time of Vietnam. He put the Jeep in storage and it sat there for well over 30 years, hence why it was in such good shape. I can’t remember who had the top put on it. 
 
I found two more pics that show a bit of the pink paint, in the rear cargo area some is showing on the ribs and the front floor shot shows a line of pink around the body seam. I had underhood pics that showed alot of pink paint that the cheaper paint didn’t adhere too well to but i can’t find them.“

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1964 DJ-3A Brochure **SOLD**

September 8, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“Store Categories
Store home
Other
Brochure for 1964 willys jeep dispatcher
measures 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 with 4 pages
specifications list and options
shows all the features
very nice condition”

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