Jeep DJ
| Jeep DJ | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Willys Motors (1955–1962) Kaiser Jeep (1963–1970) American Motors (1970) AM General (1971–1984) |
| Also called | Mail Jeep |
| Production | 1955–1984 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | 3-door commercial vehicle |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Jeep CJ |
| Related | Jeep CJ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Various |
| Transmission | Various manual and automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 80 in (2,032 mm) - Most |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lb (1,542 kg) |
The Dispatcher Jeep, or DJ, was a two-wheel-drive variant of the CJ series. Production started in 1955 by Willys which was renamed Kaiser Jeep in 1963. In 1970, American Motors (AMC) purchased Kaiser’s money-losing Jeep operations establishing AM General, a wholly owned subsidiary, that built this model through 1983. It was also the final light duty automobile to have front drum brakes.
The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955. It used the body style of the older CJ-3A, along with the L-134 engine. Unlike the CJ-3A, it came with either a column shift or floor shift three-speed Borg-Warner T-96 manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body. One model was a postal delivery vehicle with the driver's position on the right side for mail box delivery
In early 1959, Willys introduced the Jeep Gala to the export markets and uses desiring the nimble size and open bodywork, but no need for four wheel-drive. This model gained popularity as a "fun car" at resorts in Hawaii, Mexico, and islands in the Caribbean area. It was finished in pink, green, or blue and trimmed with matching white striped fabric, as well as with fringe on its top.
In fall of 1959, a similar model called the Jeep Surrey was introduced in the US market. The primary target market were resort hotels and vacation centers. It also served as a low-cost rental vehicle for their guests. The Surrey came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a matching fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."
The DJ-3A was replaced by the right hand drive DJ-5 Dispatcher 100 in 1965. It was based on the CJ-5 and used the Hurricane and Dauntless engines. A 20-inch (508 mm) longer wheelbase DJ-6 model was built from 1965 to 1973 alongside the CJ-6.
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