Here are a couple different postcards of a DJ-3A Surrey towing some kind of visitor car at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI. The Bavarian Inn is still there. I wonder what happened to the jeep?
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Here are a couple different postcards of a DJ-3A Surrey towing some kind of visitor car at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI. The Bavarian Inn is still there. I wonder what happened to the jeep?
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Colin’s son Lee has a variety of parts for sale.
“The two bodies are in fair shape. The yellow one is a 1951 M-38, with the floor pans, glove box door, battery box door and the dash insert for the gauges. The blue one is a 1957 DJ3A Dispatcher with a complete fiberglass top, doors, rear sliding door and windshield vent door. The glass is in all three doors, but no windshield glass.
Below is a listing of the parts he has and what he is asking for them:
1 M-38 hood, rough but usable: $50
1 plain no script hood good cond.: $150
1 M-38 tailgate, no script: $100
1 DJ3A tailgate, no script, license plate light and bracket, $100
2 front fenders R&L, fair cond. $100 each
1 grille, for CJ or DJ flat fender, good cond, nice and straight: $150
1 CJ oil filter (small size) $50
1 M-38 oil filter (larger) $60
1 M-38 Oil bath air filter complete with brackets and crossover tube: $$ negotiable
2 tailgate hinges, perfect cond: $25
1 gas tank filler neck fits DJ3A and Surrey: $25
1 air cleaner crossover tube: $25
1 carb air horn fits CJ2, 3A DJ3A: $12
1 air horn to carburetor seal, connects air horn to top of carb on CJ2A, 3A and DJ3A
Call Lee at 602-896-0729 between 6 AM and Noon Arizona time. Lee has no computer, so no email, thanks.”
UPDATE: Was ‘For Trade’. **SOLD**
This seller has not put the title into his name yet. This appears in good shape.
“I have a 1957 Willys DJ3A i would like to trade for a different project (i would like to get a 50s ford, chevy or dodge truck but will look at all), I have the original title in hand, i have not put it into my name yet because i was not sure what i was going to do with it and thought being the second owner of a rig meant something anyhow the Willys runs and drives, when i got it he started to convert it to 12 volt so it now runs and charges 12v but all the lights are still 6 volt so it will need to be rewired for 12v. it has min rust on the hood only the tub and rest of the body is straight with out rust. every thing other than the 12v system is original equipment. let me know what you have to trade, i would sell it but i cant seem to find a value on line for this to set a price so i will only trade for fear of getting the short end of the stick or giving someone els the short end.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Based on the Serial Number this is technically a 1958. You can follow the discussion here and here.
It doesn’t run at the moment.
“We have a 1957 Jeep Willys (Kaiser) DJ-2A Flathead 2WD in our barn. We are evaluating what to do with it but we are not interested in fixing it up. It has all the parts and was running (driven into the garage) but it is rough. We want to sell it but do not want to chop it up or part it out because it was running when we drove it into the barn about 4 years ago.”
No pics provided. It doesn’t run.
“1960 Willy’s CJ3 Jeep ALL original even the tires. has been garaged for many years. not running at current time. in good shape. Wonderful restoration project. email with phone number for details and to receive pics”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
This has been sitting along time, but has parts value at the very least.
“willys was told its a 1953 dont have the title yet project vehicle, its in pretty good shape, has Kaiser Supersonic engine 2wheel drive does not run has been sitting since mid 80’s dont know what its worth so looking for best offer.will take trades”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
One of the strange mods is the installation of the fuel neck in the floor of the rear cargo area. Lots of pics on eBay.
“1957 Jeep Willys: Manual Transmission, 3 On The Tree, Original Flat Head Motor, Runs Great, All Lights And Horn Work, Very Fun To Drive”
It runs with some smoke.
“Needs work. Engine runs but smokes. Running gears work good.”
This looks nice, but has been converted to 4WD.
“Parts from CJ3A fit
New Warren Hubs
Electronic ignition
electric fuel pump
Entire drive train in good condition
Runs good- in excellant condition.
No rust”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Could this be a DJ-3A, or at least the body? It looks like it might have a large speedometer.
“1948 Willys CJ3A. Clear title. New Battery (Dec. 2011). Distributor Cap, Rotor, Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires all replaced within the last couple of years. 4 Cylinder “Go Fast” Willy’s Engine. Converted from 6 Volt to 12 Volt system. Owners Manual and Service Manual. This vehicle runs and is road worthy.”
1) Colin shared this video clip. In the 1950s Post Cereal partnered with Kaiser Willys to giveaway a CJ-3B as demonstrated by this video. All customer had to do was write down on a piece of paper their favorite Kellogg’s cereals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=SkDM7HHprXY
2) (from an earlier post) In this 1960’s Kelloggs All Bran Contest, Kellogg’s partnered with Kaiser Willys to giveaway a CJ-5 or DJ-3A Surrey, plus an Aruba vacation. 1,500 model Surreys (Tonkas maybe?) were given away, too. The box below was sold on eBay in August of 2012.
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(01/16/2011) “This is a 1956 Willy’s Dispatcher (DJ-3A) It has been completely restored from the frame up. It is a 4-cyl, 2-wheel drive, 3-speed on column and has 6 volt electrical system. Frame, wheels, rear, front I beam, cross members, bumpers, and most brackets are powder coated. Engine and trans were rebuilt. Has new wiring harness, seats, steering wheel, carpet, door glass. Almost every part was serviced or replaced. All exterior bolts are stainless steel. The only thing that is not working at the present time is the sending unit in gas tank. It is new but when I drained the gas tank to fix a fuel leak, the sending unit stuck on empty. I also removed the horn to paint and powder coat. There was so much work done it was too much to list, please feel free to ask questions. Original mileage is 8287; roughly 300 miles of this is since restore was completed. This vehicle is not inspected due to being registered in PA as a classic vehicle…it is not required.”
Buz spotted this nice DJ-3A used by the Look Park Police in Florence, MA, from 1957 to 1986.
You can see more images of it here: http://policecarwebsite.net/yet/rwcar4s/lookpark.html
This DJ-3A was also mentioned in a cj2apage forum as well.
This picture was taken early this year by CTROADDOG and posted to FLICKR.
Here’s a DJ-3A body on (probably) a CJ-2A frame and running gear.
“Up for sale a 1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep, 3 spd trans, 2 spd case, lock out front hubs, with new brake cylinders on all 4 wheels. Excellent tires with new spare mounted on swing away tire carrier. Has reciever hitch and tow bar shown in pictures. Shocks recently changed and all spring shackle bolts have grease fittings. Has roll bar and bucket seats in front with bench seat in rear. Motor was built by Hansen Machine shop in Salt Lake City around 3 years ago, with aproximately 500 miles since. Has fold down windshield with perfect glass. Color is tourquoise green, do not know when painted, but in great condition. W/wiper motors not working, everything else works fine. Odometer shows 7803 miles, not certified but from condition of unit could be original. According to previous owner of 15 years he only drove it a total of 1500 miles, has service manual but no top or doors. I am listing this for the owner, a freind of mine so call him with any ?? ‘s. Dave Smith 702-232-5601”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(05/03/2012) I wish the pictures were better.
“1959 Willys Jeep Blue. 12K original miles. Two owner from new, comes with a lot of documents. Absolutely beautifully restored. Contact for more photos.”
David sent this image showing a delivery of DJ-3As. It was printed in “Willys News” in January, 1957. I need to get my hands on some more copies of Willys News.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,900
Glenn notes that this appears to have a DJ-3A body.
“OBO.
Jeep — Flat Fender Willys.
Almost new everything
Dana 60 rear end; Open knuckle 30 front, Both rebuilt by WFO
New seats, tilt wheel.
Rebuilt 289 with an RV Cam
Very Fast!!!!!!
Complete Rhinoline”
UPDATE: The new craigslist ad shows pics with paint over the rust. Price dropped to $950.
“1956 WILLYS JEEP, 3 SPEED 2WD 4CYL. ENGINE. IS OUT OF IT an needs overhauling $950.00 OBOcall 318-487-1110 OR 452-8980.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
(05/23/2012) “The jeep is in great running condition, and still has the original L-134 inline four cylinder that starts right up and drives, no problems. The jeep shifts three on the tree. Two wheel drive. Shows 97 miles on the odometer. Always stored inside and the condition reflects that. It was partially restored by the previous owner, and received new paint and upholstery. Tires are in great shape. Let me know if you would like to come and see it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The outside looks a little rough, but the inside looks good. It’s an ex-fire chief jeep.
“1957 jeep dj3a.left hand drive ex fire chief car runs good mechanicaly VGC body GC top VGC floor VGC minimal rust through NEW:brake shoes wheel cyl master cyl hoses steel lines F&R axle seals motor & trans mounts V regulator frt tires tune up oil lines steel gas lines fuel pump radiator hoses heater hoses & core floor mat seat belts.REBUILT:steering box carb 12V generator.”
No pics provided.
“Front and rear axles out of dj3a boo”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/3134276236.html
There are two separate ebay auctions here. Both are reprints from 1961 photographs.
These two are part of this auction