The Jeep DJ5

 

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1. The Jeep DJ5

2. Is the Jeep DJ5 a "Dispatcher?"

3, The Jeep Special Order POSTAL DISPATCHER

4. The Jeep DJ5x - Postal Jeeps

 

Kaiser Jeep Corporation introduced the DJ-5 & DJ-6 as a replacement for the DJ-3A.  They were produced in Toledo from 1965 through 1973 or 74.  They are 2-wheel-drive Jeep Universal models and were equipped with the four-cylinder Hurricane F4-134 engine and the Dauntless V-6 engine from 65-71.  The 72-74 models had AMC engines.  DJ-5 and DJ-6 models had the same universal body style, dash configuration and lighting configuration as the CJ-5 and CJ-6.  Early models had the fuel tank under the seat.  This was changed to a rear fuel tank in 1969 or 1970.  DJ-5 wheelbase is 81” and the DJ-6 wheelbase is 101”.   The DJ5 was also offered in a stripped chassis model.  Technical information is available in the Jeep Universal Service Manual Form SM-1046. 

LINK>>>>>. 1966 DJ5

Four lugs

LINK>>>>>> http://www.cherokee-fr.com/~jeepfamily/AmeriqueNord/USA/DJ5Universal/DJ5Universal.htm

1970 DJ5

DJ5 and DJ-6 models used a centered rear axle.   Under the front, JEEP used the Clark Reverse Elliott I beam axle and four lug wheels found on the DJ-3A and DJ-5/DJ-6 through 1967. 

Early DJ-5 I-Beam Axle. Photo by Greg Risk.

1967-68 brought out the non-driving Dana tube axle and five lug, 5x5.5" wheels. This tube axle appears to be similar to front axle used by Kaiser Jeep Corporation and AM General on the Dispatcher 100 (DJ-5x) built in South Bend.

1970 DJ-5 Tube Axle

The standard manual transmission was a synchro-mesh, 3-speed T-96.  An automatic seems to have been a special-order item, mostly appearing in government purchased units. 

LINK>>>>>>> 1968 DJ5 Standard Equipment Sheet

I don't have much information on the DJ6.  I have only seen various units listed for sale on the internet as well as mentions on CJ3B.info.

LINK>>>>>> DJ6 Link to CJ3B.info

Here are a couple of DJ6 photos from the internet.

DJ6 at Fantastic Caverns, Springfield, MO. No engine. "DJ3A style" axle. 

Yes, that bumper is upside down.

JEEP DJ5 RHD Postal Dispatcher

The POSTAL DISPATCHER’s were an option targeted at contract postal carriers.  This brochure shows advertised standard and optional equipment.

Manufactured in Toledo, these RHD DJ-5 units offered with the F-134 engine and the “Warner Gear, 3 speed automatic transmission with reverse” as indicated in the promotional material.  My guess is that the transmission was a M35, M36 or M37.  (The Fleetvan was equipped with a M35.)  I, along with others, assume that the quadrant on the dash, RNDL, indicated 2 speed powerglide. In reading various sources on the internet on how the M35 transmission works, using D started you in second and then it automatically shifted to third. If you were going slow and stepped down on the foot feed it kick down into first. Also selecting L would put you in first. There was no D2 on the selector. 

1970 Postal Dispatcher Dash

One surviving unit is titled as a 1967.  The serial number (8505 11905) fits in the range for that year found on CJ3B.INFO.

Another surviving unit is titled as a 1968.  The serial number for this unit is 8505 12948.

This 1968 Postal Dispatcher is shown on CJ3B.info.

LINK>>>>>> 1968 Green Postal Dispatcher

This is a 1970 Postal Dispatcher, also with no top, engine or transmission.  VIN for this unit is 8305 025 13592.

8505 = DJ5

025 = F134

13592 = Serial Number

After some clean up, stock wheels and reinstalling lights, the 1970 looks a bit better.  It is currently in storage as a future project.

Left floor.