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Somehow, I never posted these Instructions for installing DJ-3A seats that Terry sent me. So, here they are in a post of there own. These are the official instructions dated June 15, 1956, for the front passenger seat installation on a DJ-3A using Field Kit Attaching Parts No. 696529:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
I would not advise a buyer to buy this thinking he or she can make “big money” on it, which is what the seller states. This is listed as a 1950 and appears to be a DJ-3A Body (1956 or 1957 based on the speedo) that’s likely on a CJ-3A chassis.
“1950 DJ MILITARY KOREAN 4X4 CHASIS. FLAT FENDER WILLYS COMES WITH AND EXTRA FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. 235 V6 ENGINE WITH BELL HOUSING ADAPTER TO FIT ORIGINAL TRANNY. DOES NOT RUN BUT THIS IS THE PROJECT TO MAKE SOME BIG MONEY”
UPDATE II: **Sold** was $9000
(06/25/2019) This seems to me to be a later model DJ-3A (has the passenger side vent), but not a Surrey. Overall, it does seem to be in good shape.
“Red, White & Blue All American Willy’s Jeep
Titled as a 1952 M38 but outfitted as one of the Galas, two-wheel drive, all new undercarriage, including rear differential, 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive. All new clutch, front axle, shocks, springs, tires and wheels. Original engine, runs great. New radiator, hoses, etc. Newer upholstery on seats.
$17,000 invested and appraised between $15,000 and $25,000
Fun! Very unique, great for parades/special events or just delighting the neighborhood.
$10,000 and can be delivered anywhere for the cost of travel“
UPDATE: This was listed back in 2018 when it was painted blue (see pics at bottom of post). It’s been updated since then.
(10/13/2018) This is different. Might be built on a DJ-3A chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2533951000250076/
“1WANT TO SELL OR TRADE OFF SOME CARS I RARELY DRIVE *** 57 Willys jeep Gasser. Custom Body. Custom Chassis. Stretched 9 inches. 331 sbc. Gary Dyer polished 671 Super charger. Turbo 400. 2800 stahl. 8 3/4 rear w 355. Polished wing. New seats. Gauges. Painless wiring. Everything custom. Fuel cell. Battery. Quick disconnect. Starts. Driver anywhere. Ran 12s before the blower. Dm axle. 15k. “
Older pics:
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(07/12/2020) air At least one of these (Foreground 1st pic and 3rd pic) is a DJ-3A ex-Baggage jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283032729435589/
“WWillys jeeps green cj 750, green pickup 1500, red and white pickup 650 cash. ”
Given the 0-8 KS speedometer, this is likely a 1956 DJ-3A Convertible.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-1949-willys-dj/7151315153.html
“Very light surface rust, no running gear. 2 wheel drive with wide whitewalls. I just don’t have the time and have many other Willys that I am working on. Tires have new tubes, frame and body are in excellent condition. Cash only, will delete when sold. Not positive what year it is”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This might have a DJ-3A Convertible body on a CJ chassis. While the dash is missing the large speedo, a gauge plate has been installed over that area of the dash. There’s no fuel inlet on the side, but Steve spotted the one in the rear (I missed it). It’s got the correct style of VIN tag to be a DJ-3A.
“Jeep tub has motor tranny axles wheels as in pic
have to be honest not sure if cj1-cj3 which?”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(06/11/2020) This is a project. The body has been lengthened.
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/bar/d/sevierville-willys-jeep/7152847852.html
“Willy’s Jeep sitting on an S10 4 x 4 frame, 4.3 motor 700 trans. This is a project that needs to be finished for sale or trade”
UPDATE: This is back up for sale. Note that this is a column shift. As Carl noted, this is the correct orientation for the image, because if reversed the “WILLYS” would be backwards.
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Great DJ-3A press photo.
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“This is an original press photo. Autos-Willy’s. Willys Jeep Dispatcher, above, designed for light delivery work particularly in congested traffic areas, is now being introduced by Willy’s Motors, Incorporated. Highly maneuverable and economical to operate, the Dispatcher is offered in a hardtop model (illustrated) a convertible canvas soft-top, and a basic open model. All models are powered by the Jeep four-cylinder 60 horsepower engine.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 6-3-1956.”
