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==References== |
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* [http://www.postal-jeep.com |
* [http://www.postal-jeep.com/ Postal Jeep Homepage] |
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* [http://www.jeeptech.com/engine/ |
* [http://www.jeeptech.com/engine/ Jeep Engine Specs] |
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* [http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Siblings/Dispatcher.html |
* [http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Siblings/Dispatcher.html The Dispatcher Jeeps page] |
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Revision as of 03:46, 11 January 2008
Jeep DJ | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Willys/AM General |
Also called | Mail Jeep |
Production | 1955-1984 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | SUV |
Body style | 3-door SUV |
Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive |
Platform | Jeep CJ |
Related | Jeep CJ |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Various |
Transmission | Various Manual and Automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 80 inches (2,032 mm) - Most |
Curb weight | Template:Auto lb |
The Jeep Dispatcher, or DJ, was a two-wheel-drive variant of the CJ series. Production started in 1955 by Kaiser, which became Kaiser-Jeep in 1963, and 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.
DJ-3A
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 had a column shifted three-speed manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body.
In 1959, a Surrey Gala model was introduced. This model was intended for use by resorts, usually for rentals. They usually came in pink, although light blue and light green were also available. It came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."
DJ-5 and DJ-6
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.
DJ-5A through DJ-5M
The DJ-5A was introduced in 1967, beginning the lettering system indicating changes within the series.
The DJ-5A used a standard CJ front end, with a 4-cylinder Chevrolet Nova engine and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. In 1971, this was changed to a unique 5-slot grille without turn signals that was used only on postal Jeeps. This allowed more room for the AMC Straight-6 engine and radiator. While resembling the CJ series, these were built as a completely-enclosed, rear-wheel drive vehicle, with sliding doors (which could be opened while driving), and a swinging rear door. Most models only had the driver's seat and a mail tray where the second seat would go. One improvement over earlier Jeeps was mounting the rear springs outside of the frame rails, thus providing greater stability for the vehicle with its top-heavy enclosed cargo area, especially at highway speeds. Most models were also equipped with a limited slip differential and a heavy-duty steering gearbox.
AM General used a variety of powerplants during production. DJ production was ended in 1984 with the DJ-5M, which used the Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-4 engine.
Model numbers
- DJ-3A (1955-64): Template:Auto CID Willys Hurricane Straight-4 L-head engine, three speed manual
- DJ-5 (1965-67): Template:Auto CID Willys Hurricane Straight-4 L-head engine, three speed manual
- DJ-5A (1968-70): Chevy four cylinder, Powerglide automatic
- DJ-5B (1970-72): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, BorgWarner T-35 three speed automatic
- DJ-5C (1973-74): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, T-35 or M-11 automatic
- DJ-5D (1975-76): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, 727 TorqueFlite automatic
- DJ-5F (1977-78): Template:Auto CID or Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, 727 TorqueFlite automatic
- DJ-5G (1979): AMC (Audi) Template:Auto CID four cylinder, 904 TorqueFlite automatic
- DJ-5L (1982): GM Iron Duke engine Template:Auto CID four cylinder, Chrysler 904 transmission
- DJ-5M (1983-84): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-4 engine. Chrysler 904 transmission