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| bornintheussr | Apr 26 2011, 08:47 PM Post #1 |
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Hi Guys. I'm new to the forum. Recently obtained below Dispatcher with later virsion '13 rims. Want to upgrade to earlier models size '15. If anybody have the rims for sale pls shoot me email. Alex alex.hurley@coverall.com ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| ba25 | Apr 27 2011, 08:13 AM Post #2 |
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Alex Nice DJ, are you planning on any restoration or just drive it and enjoy it? the 13" wheels were stock wheels available on the DJ3A incl the 1963 Surrey. The 13" Surrey wheel took a special babymoon type hubcap. Did you get doors with the top? Would like to see more pics of undercarriage, transmission(type) & eng compartment if you have any available. on your wheels you have 3 choices that will work/interchange Jeep wheel from Dispatcher & 52-55 Willys Pass car, part #939999 15x4 (IH) international Scout wheel from model 80 & 800 4x2, 15x 4 1/2 part #860221R91 50-57 Rambler wheel 15 x 4 1/2", part# 3150286 |
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| colin | Apr 27 2011, 01:55 PM Post #3 |
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Hi Alex- Glennstin and I have been following this little DJ3A for quite some time and I have recorded the serial number already in a database we are keeping to try to track the DJ3As. If you could let me know your last name and the town you live in, I will update my records. We know it has an automatic transmission, but we aren't sure if it has a 2 speed or 3 speed and who the manufacturer was. Possibly a Borg Warner unit? or even a Chevy Powerglide? Do you plan to keep the city markings on the Jeep? As unique as it is, I would suggest that you keep it in original condition, down to the wheels. BA25 has given you some good options if you decide to change, but like he said, those were the wheels it came with. Good luck with your project and keep us up to date with your progress and any questions you might have. Collectively, we all might be able to answer any questions you might come up with. |
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| bornintheussr | Apr 27 2011, 06:58 PM Post #4 |
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Hi, Thanks so much for useful information on my DJ, I tried to figure out what was the other vehicles that used identical 15 wheels but could not find any info on the net. I'm planing to do frame off restauration in the next 2-3 years, as for now I have to fix the breaks, rebuild carb and get it on the road. I will get this car on the lift soon and will make and post pics of trasmition, it's most probably cruise-o-matic but I want to be 100% sure. No doors came with the car. Thank you again Alex |
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| bornintheussr | Apr 27 2011, 07:19 PM Post #5 |
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Hi, Thank you for good words on my Jeep. My name Alex Hurley and I live in Bronxville NY, Westchester county. If any Jeep guys in my area want to see this Willys please consider yourself invited to my house, would be happy to show this unusual Jeep. As for tranny it's most probably 3 speed Cruise-o-matic with first speed is L and D starts from second speed. Unfortunately seller removed Passaic Mosquito sign from the side of the car bcos he believed that it was against regulations but it's easy thing to restore. I want to keep this car all original and definitely not going to change color or convert it to 4wd, will probably restore sign as well just have to make sure that it's OK with brutal NY laws. It would be nice to have 15 rims along with 13 wheels that I already have on the car so I will keep browsing craigslist and ebay. Thank you again guys. |
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| F Bill | May 12 2011, 09:16 PM Post #6 |
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Here's a picture of the stock 15 inch rim to aid in your search....I am still looking for a set myself, I need four. The album also has a pic of the bead area stamp ID'ing it as a Kelsey Hayes. I did not happen to measure the width yet, got a junk tire to remove first. |
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59 convertible 15933 needs drivetrain 60 convertible 17052 has a V6 and 4WD 60 Surrey 17509 went thru Katrina and looks it. 60 Surrey 17918 started it all...Toyota axle, BW Wrecked Surrey Tub with fenders and grille 56 tub, from 11826 And a couple parts DJ's with no ID left. All my jeeps are projects....only runner is my DJ with doors.. | |
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| colin | May 18 2011, 05:47 PM Post #7 |
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Hi Alex- Thanks for the update on your name and where you live. I probably won't be coming to visit as it is a long ways from Arizona, but don't be surprised if Glennstin doesn't pay you a visit. He just bought a 56 DJ3A from a guy near Sacramento, California. I don't know if you will find much on the internet on the vehicles BA mentioned, but the Willys passenger cars from 52-55 were called Willys Aero and there were several different models of that excellent little car over those 3-4 years. The International Scout he mentioned was a Jeep like vehicle available in both 2 and 4WD. Slightly larger than the Jeep, built by International Harvester Company, beginning in about the mid 1960s and continuing on until about the early 1980s. As for your transmission, it could be a Borg-Warner, similar to the Borg-Warner Flightomatic used by Studebaker in the 1950s and 60s. It actually had 3 gear positions as I recall. The early Ford Ford-o-matics were built by Borg Warner until Ford started building their own. Hopefully you can get it up on a lift and figure out what it has. Willys bought a lot of stuff from Borg-Warner, so it wouldn't surprise me to see a B-W transmission under there. It would be cool to be able to recreate the logos painted on the side of the Jeep, but local laws might not allow it. Good Luck and stay in touch. |
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| glennstin | May 22 2011, 10:08 AM Post #8 |
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Hi Alex, Glennstin here. Colin and I followed your DJ along carefully. What a wonderful Willys vehicle you have there. Probably one of the last DJ3A Models built and Special Ordered most likely. Your careful examination will teach us all much. I've tried to envision why the RHD, why automatic and why 13" wheels??? Now let's imagine what a mosquito inspector's job is like. He needs to ride very slowly along a road edge looking at wet areas carefully probably marking spray parameters for a following truck. Now all that is from somebody who doesn't have a clue. I'm going to The Great Willys Picnic on June 12, and might just be able to stop. Sure would like to see this first hand. glenns@tdstelme.net |
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| bornintheussr | Jan 2 2012, 08:46 PM Post #9 |
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Hey Guys, happy holidays to all. I have a guestion and an update regarding my project. We had a problem of carb getting over floating and fuel dripping from the shaft. So I took it to Andrew in Phoenicia NY who's a very respected jeep collector here in NY and we rebuild this cab together. Andrew told me that it's typical for Carter cabs to have float stuck and that's the reason why it's over floating. As a resolution he advised me to take a hammer and knock gently on the carb when it starts leaking fuel. This works fine but I was getting idea of replacing this carb with something aftermarket at least temporary. My question does anybody know if there's anything aftermarket I can use and what is most important what type of carter YF was stock for DJ3A. I have a parts manual and it says Carter EX-129-121 but that's not corresponding to anything on the net. I was able to locate this marking on my carburetor (BTW it's single tank) Carter YF 1-648 6-1658. I ordered both replacement Solexes carbs from Kaiser Willis, one supposedly for GoDevil and another for Hurricane engines but non fit in my DJ. I'm completely confused what Carter carb I have, there's tons on ebay but they all look alike. Just an update regarding my DJ project in general: We fixed the breaks, rear cylinders fit fine from what ever Kaiser Willys send us as for the front cylinders it was a nightmare, we ordered several sets from JungleJim but none fit so I ended up rebuilding front cylinders and changing main break cylinder. Tranny works fine, engine as well. |
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| ba25 | Jan 3 2012, 08:06 AM Post #10 |
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the solex carb your needing is a YF carb like whats used on the CJ3B subject covered here http://s4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_B...?showtopic=3364 wheel cyl kits & new complete wheel cyl are readily available at local parts shops subject covered here http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_B...?showtopic=2966 great to hear your coming along |
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| bornintheussr | Jan 5 2012, 12:10 AM Post #11 |
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Thank you ba25 So from what i understand this carb should fit? http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/1111/w...rts-accessories |
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| ba25 | Jan 5 2012, 10:16 AM Post #12 |
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Alex that is the animal your needing. Did you find any other numbers on your original take off carb? The model # should be there on carb stamped on a thin vertical rib. Do you have any pics of carb? the new solex carb should bolt right up. I have heard of guys having to use rat tail file to widen out mounting holes to get them clear studs. Also may have some throttle linkage adjustment to do. Bruce |
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| bornintheussr | Jan 7 2012, 07:37 PM Post #13 |
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Hey Bruce, thank you for advice, with your help I was able to locate model # on this carb. It's M37 2392 SA. Made some pics as well. ![]() ![]()
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| colin | Jan 23 2012, 05:46 PM Post #14 |
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Alex- Good to see you are making progress. The carbs on the DJ3As were turned 90 degrees from the carbs on most other Willys L-134 engines which is why the others didn't fit. I have had the float problem a couple of times on my Surrey and usually if you pull the top off the carb and work the float carefully, you can put it back together and it will be fine.. for a while! I think the float valve is very sensitive to foreign material. If you put the new carb on, put an in line fuel filter in the line before the fuel pump and that will help keep out the solid stuff that shouldn't be getting into a carburetor! Did you ever determine what manufacture of transmission you have? There should be markings of some sort on the body of the transmission. |
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| bornintheussr | Jan 25 2012, 01:53 AM Post #15 |
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Hey Colin, nice to hear from you again. Tranny is most probably Borg Warner, I will post some pics soon |
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