This is a 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. I've been renovating it for about 6 years now. It has a new metal body tub and various other new body parts. I have invested about $9500 in parts, paint, rhino lining, and labor but would take any reasonable offer. Ideally, I would like to work out a trade plus cash. I need a small cargo/work van. An Astro cargo van (like an ex-utility van) would be perfect. An AWD or 4x4 van would be even better but are hard to come by. It needs to be interstate worthy because I will be putting lots of miles on it. Age and mileage don't matter as long has it still has a lot of life left in it. Small, step vans like the old Chevy P-10 would work too if road worthy. I would also consider some small trucks. The vehicle needs to ultimately take me to Montana.
The 46 Willys is a low geared, 4x4, original flat head 4 banger, stick shift 3 speed. It is a 12v and has always been pretty much mechanically sound. Top speed is 50-55mph. It can climb paved steep inclines in third gear with no problem and can get about anywhere on other terrain. It is perfect for the farm or ranch and does well on the state highways, back country roads, hunting trails, and open fields. It is too slow for the interstate. Though it is very nice, I wanted to be able to drive it on the road so I installed an additional brake light and turn signals ( not standard for the 46). I was going to have a soft half cab made for it, but didn't have the chance. If I wasn't so busy I would never let it go. I would say that it is 90 percent complete. No heaters that year and no windshield wiper/s, but can be purchased. Parts are pretty easily found on the internet.. Like to see a jeep enthusiast, mechanically minded person get this little Willys. I could have saved a wad if I could've done some of the work myself. It gets attention no matter where you go.
Best to reach me at: klarrison2504@gmail.com (thats my facebook addy) or call my diner 812-522-5523, between 7am and 2:30pm, Monday thru Thursday. Fridays till 7:30pm."
(09/20/2016) Powered by an f-head. Has an unusual locking mechanism for the PTO.
"1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep with a 1953 F4-134 willys Hurricane motor that runs awesome and has a bit more power than the original flat head. Fires right up instantly when you hit the key. Selling because of health reasons. New carburetor, Clutch is good, New floor pans front welded in, New hat channels under the front, all welded sheet metal steel on the lower sides were rusted. the rust is all gone. Cut it all out completely and wire welded in new sheet metal. it still needs some finish sanding to be nice. it is solid now. frame is solid and has what looks like aftermarket springs for about a 2 inch lift at some point.
Changed over to 12 volts, new alternator and fan belt. New wiring throughout from bumper to bumper. new lights, new turn signal switch, new fuse panel, also installed new relays wired into the 12 v headlights so they are nice and bright on both bright and dim. new brake master cylinder, brake pads look new. wheel cylinders are recent. (pads still could use some adjusting but it does stop it ok, no power brakes... it is all foot power ! same with steering. it has a top speed of about 45 mph anyway. everything works. drives decent for a 1948 willys. 4x4 works. has locking hubs front were taken apart and wheel bearings re-packed and hubs greased. Has a floating rearend too. fresh change all fluids in transfer cast, transmission and front and rearends and lubed all the zerk fittings. new fuel tank, new fuel pump, new fuel gauge and sending unit. all gauges working. all lights and turn signals working. Has a tow bar and it tows like a dream, also has a PTO. New seat foam and marine upholstery. (also put the foam in plastic trash bags to seal the foam from water before the upholstery was installed).
Comes with the aluminum rims you see in photo and have a extra set of steel rims it had on it . also comes with the roll bar. Has a half cab steel top as well. but no doors and fits with the roll bar on. New safety glass and seals in the windshield which opens and is functional. Has new mirrors. Has the Special Oregon plates so never need to buy tags again ! unless you want it as a daily driver then I think you should put the old plates back on. This jeep is very fun and gets so much attention and is ready for hunting or just fun."
UPDATE: As of July 13, 2021, this GPW APU is now in Stefan's hands in Germany. As you can see, by the time he acquired it parts had already been removed (see original post from 2017 at the bottom of this post). He does not want the APU parts. I figured it is a long shot, but that I would check to see if anyone had an interest in the APU-related parts (some are O.E. Szekely); Stefan is willing to part with them. Comment below if interested or email me at d@deilers.com and I'll connect you with Stefan.
Here's how the jeep looked prior to pulling the parts:
Here are the parts related to the PTO:
PTO APU Cover:
Szekely Data Plate:
PTO Electrical Unit:
Instruments:
Modified Hood:
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Original Post Dates January 21, 2017: Nick spotted this very interesting early APU conversion of a GPW by O.E. Szekely that is for sale at D&L Bensinger. A Worman hardtop was added to this APU jeep at some point; must have been part of the conversion in 1947.
Nick, who's become very knowledgeable on the APU jeep, noted that the GPW was "converted to an APU in 1947. To date, this is the only Line Maintenance GPW survivor. This specific model is "B" and the generator outputs 28.5 DC volts for starting jet aircraft. These retrofitted Jeeps served as prototype models to the later 2A/3A's.Nearly all the equipment is present. The only part I can see is missing from the photos is the wire reel. Notice how the governor system appears to be under the carburetor, and the hood is modified above it."
Here's the ad info: "This is a late war GPW. Vehicle hasn't been run for over 10 years. Body is rusted. Has one rear axle shaft broken. This jeep came from Omsted AFB in Harrisburg, PA which closed in 1969. It was modified in Philadelphia with Flight Line Maintenance Generator Set. In 30 years of jeep collecting, I've never seen another jeep with this equipment. GPW still shows yellow paint inside and a radio mike on the shop-made aluminum half cab. The cable reel to aircraft is missing as are some other parts of the kit. This is a great project for someone who wants an air field jeep."
UPDATE: Thanks to Dave, we have some additional Koenig history:
"The son of the founder built the company up into a successful business making winches, “truck bodies”, and other stuff. His name was Herbert Koenig and he died in 2011 at age 95. An obit mentions that Koenig Iron Works (of Houston) was sold in 1978, and is now known as “RKI” and makes truck equipment (in Houston). They are RKI-US.com. Nothing indicates they care about Jeeps anymore!
Also, a Danish guy seems to have a website named Koenigwinches.com and it seems he makes parts for Koenig winches."
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Original Post November 2019:
This is a good example of simple post that spun out of control. Initially, I wanted to look at some changes in Koenig's CJ-5 hardtop model numbers over the years; But, that then expanded to a look at twenty years (or so) of brochures.
THE EARLY YEARS:
The timeline of the early Koenig brochures are pretty easy to identify based on the jeeps used. In later years, Koenig began using numbered 'bulletins' to identify brochures. At first, I thought the numbered bulletins should be ordered by ascending number, but after closer examination, I the later two digits of each bulletin number reflect the year of the brochure. As you will see, other brochure elements back this theory.
This brochure circa 1949 showed half and full cabs on a CJ-3A:
This Koenig Bulletin 149 (see full brochure here) was likely published in January of 1949 and featured the full Koenig top:
This bulletin #349, was likely published in March of 1949 and featured the half-cab (the back of this brochure is blank):
The only example I have of an ad that focused on a CJ-3B was in this one found online; It would have been published in 1953 or later:
THE CJ-5s & CJ-6s ARE INTRODUCED:
This next brochure was numbered bulletin #355. The number "3" in the bulletin name may refer to March, making its release just after the release of the CJ-5. It also appears to have been a pre-DJ-3A/CJ-6, so dating it as a 1955 seems correct.
This brochure also introduced the super cabs, the standard cabs, and a model-naming system. As you can see, for example, the model 550 was for the CJ-3A/3B and the model 550-5 was for the CJ-5 (this is more clear in the price list shown in the next brochure series shown next). This naming convention was gone by 1956. Note that there was no DJ-3A or CJ-6 listed, which is consistent with a 1955 brochure.
Note the price listed below; it made it more clear how Koenig used "-5" to designate CJ-5 tops. The date of April 15, 1955, potentially made its publish date only a month after the above brochure. This used the same naming convention as the above brochure. These low quality brochure images came from eBay a few years ago.
This is Koenig bulletin #156. This brochure also marked a change in model numbers from Koenig's 1955 brochure; the "-5"s were eliminated in favor of individual hardtop numbers (which I imagine was easier for consumers to understand)
This bulletin was #857, meaning it likely appeared in August of 1957. It marked the introduction of a third line of Koenig Cabs, the Jiffy Cab.
This brochure was bulletin #1858. The date is consistent with the jeeps shown. Maybe the full date was January 8, 1958? This brochure showed all three lines of tops: Standard, Super, and Jiffy. The second page had a chart of the different lines and the hardtop model number for each model of jeep. Also introduced in this brochure were the vertical rear doors (image 4).
There was also an individual brochure for the vertical doors, date unknown. This image was from eBay:
THE NON-BRANDED KOENIG TOP FOR CJ-5s & DJ-3As:
Also from the 1950s (ebay dated this brochure 1959, but I cannot confirm that date), Koenig, as I understand it, began producing hardtops for CJ-5s with doors that could be mounted by slider or by hinges (perhaps as early as 1955).
My theory is that these same hardtops could be mounted on DJ-3As with a specially built windshield like this. However, I don't know of anyone yet who has tried mounting the same top on both vehicles for test purposes. These tops were branded 'Jeep' tops, not Koenig tops. These pics are from eBay:
This last brochure was bulletin #1264. To be consistent with the above brochure, I suspect it was published January 2, 1964 (though it could be December of 1964). It's the only 1960s Koenig hardtop brochure I can find.
That's all the brochures I have found regarding Koenig.
"I have for sale, a 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3b. It has a great running F-Head 134 with new head gasket, water pump, Solex carb, mechanical fuel pump, hoses, distributor, plugs, wires, oil and filter cleaning, I also have a electric fuel pump wired inline on the fuel hose. Could use a tappet adjustment and I will do that, once the weather warms a bit. It has been rebuilt by the prior owner and has only a few miles on the 30 over motor. Starts and runs strong. New Interstate battery and cables.
The frame on this 3b is in great shape with no rust, just some small surface stuff. The clutch and brakes are fine and work as they should. Pedals are were they are supposed to be . Brakes also have been recently done, with new wheel cylinders, shoes and lines. Hood, fenders and grill are not rusted at all and are in great shape. Half cab is very nice and not rusted out. Windshield frame is real solid and not rusted. I have new in box, wiring harness, windshield seals, both windshield and bottom of cowl.
The suspension is very straight and is not junk. What this 3b could use is a new tub or rebuild of this tub. Floors are rusted through. Its a pretty solid tub, but needs work. So if you purchased a new tub for aprox. 2500, you could finish a complete restoration after just cleaning and painting the frame and axles, install new tub and have a great running and straight Willys cj3b. I have used this around the farm this winter with the little plow on it, but plow and winch not going with it. Axles are nice and straight and not leaking anything.
This was well taken care of. Dana 41 rear and 27 front axles. Good steering as well. Come and get it. I just have too many Jeeps right now and I just bought another, so one has to go. This was a planned restoration and sale of over 15K. It has 1961 running gear. $4000.00 takes it and you can drive it on the trailer. No electrical right now other than a starting system. Starts right up and runs good. Could use a new starter, but works for now.
The transmission is the T-90 and the transfer case is a D18 with twin sticks and both shift nice and smooth with no issues. Just a real nice mechanical condition jeep waiting for a good person to restore it. I think the gear ratio is 538's but not 100 % sure on that. I have a used windshield that will go with it, I also am including the new 6 gallon boat fuel tank. The original fuel tank was rusty and thrown out. New wiring harness alone is $400 and included.
Come drive it around the farm and look at it, you see how nice it really is for the money. located in western Mass. in Chester 01011. No shipping, but will help you the best I can. Local delivery possible, but not across the state, unless you want to pay $1.00 per miles, round trip. Thanks for looking and this is a great little jeep."
"I am selling my used/rebuilt Willys Jeep CJ-3A. I purchased this out of Texas a year or so ago, registered and titled it, but never seem to have the time to use it. Too many projects, not enough time so it's time to let it go (selling all my CJ items).
This is a very nice rebuilt CJ-3A, which was mechanically gone thru as well as new paint. It is not perfect and the original tub was re-used without any work done to it that I can tell (i.e. dents, holes, etc still there); previous owner liked the proverbial "patina" of it. Starts, runs, drives, and stops; I haven't used it in over a year, so brought it out of storage.
It could probably use a tune-up and maybe a carb adjustment: I did have stabilizer in the gas, but fresh gas always seems to help these things too. Tough to find solid non-rotted originals like this in New England; I took care of the expensive part for you and had it shipped to New England! Also paid for a professional inspection before I acquired the jeep and I'll give a copy of it to the buyer if he/she wants it. I can be tough to get a hold of on the phone based on my work schedule so texts and emails are preferred.
Highlights of work performed:
Converted to 12V system with new alternator, battery, and wiring All new lighting with turn signals and hazard lights added for street driving New Naco style tail lights All new brake system - hard & soft lines, all axle parts, etc All new steering system - rebuilt column, new steering wheel, all tie rods, etc (steering is nice and tight) All new fuel system - tank, lines, carb, fuel pump, hoses, etc (4) New OEM type reproduction 16" X 4.5" wheels (4) New BFG 235/85R16 mud terrain tires (the stance and look is perfect IMO) New upholstery - new pans, new foam, & vintage style olive drab canvas on original seat frames T90 transmission and D18 transfer case completely rebuilt Steering knuckles rebuilt All gauges working 12V power outlet added under dash All new gaskets, seals, axle yokes, u-joints, hoses, oil, fluids, etc Converted to electronic distributor, new plugs, wires, etc All new suspension - new leaf springs, nitrogen charged shocks, original style shackles, u-bolts, u-bolt plates, etc High quality original style New Life Canvas reproduction soft top and bows; it's the correct multi-panel and can be converted to half cab if desired. There are no doors, not needed in Texas I guess! New headlight trim rings, parking light lenses & trim rings, hood latches, etc While not new, it does have Warn free locking hubs
I am probably forgetting some things that are new or replaced but this should give the prospective buyer a good idea of how nice a jeep this is.
The body as noted is in original condition and no body work was performed. All that was done was the repaint, so there are dents, holes drilled, etc. It was considered character and history so left as is. The hat channel areas have the typical rust issues.
Overall this is a very solid and nicely rebuilt CJ-3A which I hope finds a good home. The speedometer/odometer is new hence the super low mileage it displays, I have no way of knowing how many miles the jeep actually has on it, so keep in mind the mileage listed is not actual. Please know what you are buying, it is not perfect as noted, but it's a solid vehicle, and remember that you are buying a 70 year old vehicle; and like all old vehicles, it does need occasional tinkering, etc. Vehicle is located in Andover, NH, however I have a clear MA title in my name"
This ad was forwarded by Marc. The seller indicates the "Front 1946 Tag is not included in auction" (very end of description). I'm not sure what that means.
"You are bidding on a restored CJ2A, I have owned this Willys since 2003/2004. I purchased it, drove it about four months; took it apart and cleaned, painted, replaced, busted knuckles, said things I thought I would never say, etc. I finished up about four years ago and have been driving and adding things here and there. I only have put about 100-150 miles on this thing a year, I drive it to the hardware store, to get a haircut, and to work. Since I have had this Willys it has never been in the mud, rain one time (got caught out), never driven on salty winter roads here in the east (have drove in the snow in the field and woods behind the house, goes great) I really hate to sell, but it must go. Below is a list of the stuff I have done, I’m sure I have forgotten some things. I have done everything but the engine rebuild, I had it hired out. I have hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in this Willys
This Willys runs and drives great, always starts the first time. It has been very dependable
Its not restored for a showroom with everything correct, its done to drive and use.
I have more Pics, request by contacting me. If you want a pic of something let me know I’ll take it.
Feel free to ask any questions
Here is a video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66z0qdcHllE pulling a trailer load of brush, two-wheel drive, low range.
The body was completely stripped down (body removed from tub) / sand blasted primed with 3 coats of PPG epoxy primer, no body work has been done (there is no filler/bondo/etc. on the body just black primmer)
Original Meyers Half Cab, never painted in original primmer, has original Meyers Sicker. I uncrated this top when purchased. Shown in pics all installed (during summer months I remove the doors and rear glass section, makes something like a bikini top, keeps the sun off your neck)
Original Warn Overdrive Unit (WARN Shift Knob), Works Great – installed with the hard to find/expensive adapter so that the front PTO can be used.
Koenig Front PTO with Winch, Works great removed cable to install winch rope, just haven’t got around to it. (needs break arm, can still use without)
Front Seat Frames are like new no rust with Original Metal Pans, New Beachwood Canvas Front Seat Upholstery with New Foam Inserts. New Canvas tailgate chain covers, tail gate chains are original
It does have a heater out of a Willys Station Wagon located between the seats, it can be easily removed(no holes were cut to install)
New vacuum wiper motor / wiper arm / wiper blade, Original Passenger Side Hand Wiper (have not painted or replaced blade)
New Windshield Glass and all new rubber. Windshield does operate in and out
New Shifter Knobs, Found a Warn Overdrive Knob (hard to find, see pic) New Shifter Boots
The frame was completely stripped (everything was removed) and sandblasted, it was also primed, and then sprayed with rhino liner (frame only).
Starting with the frame new super lift 1” lift springs were installed, along with new MOORE ¾ inch lift shackles
Both front and rear differentials were gone through, stripped and painted with new bearings/seals. Rear differential is an upgraded DANA 44, front was upgraded to lockout using pro-comp hub kit. New axle u-bolts.
Engine was completely rebuilt. New pistons, rods, bearings, oil pump, etc. Hardened Value Seats installed (for unleaded gas) New Front Engine Pully
New Exhaust Original Style Exhaust System (part was cut out and redirected because of front PTO Drive Shaft Route.
Rebuilt Distributor with Pretronix Electronic Ignition installed
Electrical system has been upgraded to 12V with new alternator, new 12V high torque starter (mean green) all new wiring. New Gauges, and Fuel Tank Sending Unit, New Brake Light Switch, Starter Switch, Headlight Switch, etc.
New Fuel Tank, New solex carburetor, new Metal Fuel lines with Original Glass Bowl Fuel Filter and new Old Stock Glass Bowl Fuel Pump. New PCV Value with Metal Line, Original Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Brand New Radiator, Rubber Hoses/Metal Hoses, Thermostat, Water Pump
All metal and rubber brake lines are new and have been replaced with pre-bent like factory originals. New Master Cylinder, Wheel Cylinders, Brake Shoes, Springs, Drums have been resurfaced and are like new. The brakes are great and work perfectly.
The drive shafts have been stripped and repainted. Along with new u-joints (front and rear), and new u-joint retaining rings installed.
New Black Diamond Shocks
Transmission/Transfer Case/Warn Overdrive Unit/Koenig Front Drive PTO Unit has been stripped cleaned, painted (transmission/transfer case only, other are aluminum) All new gaskets and bearing as needed. New Clutch, Pressure Plate, and throw out bearing installed. (I did not completely rebuild the trans, just the bearing, everything looked great, Under a heavy load going down a steep hill it sometimes will pop out of second gear, about every Willys I have ever owned has done this)
Pedal arms have been sandblasted and powder coated, new pedal draft kit installed, rubber bushing and springs (both pedal and pivot locations) New clutch rod also installed.
Brand new OE steering gear installed ($300.00+) from Northstar Willys, New bell crank kit installed, new ball joints, and tie rod ends, steering shock kit. All steering arms have been sandblasted and powder coated. New steering wheel, with horn button kit, and new steering tube.
Wheels have been sand blasted and paint silver, they are the original 16” with new Tires (except spare) All new lug nuts and dust caps.
Headlights have been upgraded for H4 bulb usage, headlight buckets have been sandblasted and powder coated, new Chrome Headlight Rings. New Nacco taillight assembly with glass lens.
Every bolt in this thing brand new, grade eight.
Never used hi-lift jack
Shovel Mounted on Tailgate.
Original Jerry Can with Original Spout and Canvas Strap. Use this thing all the time.
Cut to fit Rubber Floor Mats (front and back, not shown in pics because I wanted everyone to see the floors boards)
The only things that don’t work is the Horn and single fog light, they just need to be hooked up. Emergency Brake (just needs the cable)
UPDATE: Bruce let me know that there were three different windshields sported by the DJ-3A:
1. The typical 3A type with the vent that opens up;
2. It also came with what is referred to as the 3B WS frame. That green jeep (see below) probably has it's original WS frame;
3. The 3rd style is the ventilating WS frame that is similar to the 2a frame in that the glass tilts outward. This 3rd type is very rare and I have only seen one DJ with the 3rd style
OVERVIEW
I've been meaning to write this history of sorts about the DJ-3A ever since I received this information from Bruce last October. Many thanks to Bruce for his tireless effort to understand the DJ-3A and his desire to share this information with the world-at-large.
I would still not consider this post finished, as I'm sure a few of you have some interesting details to add or correct.
THE GOAL:
My goal here is to take Bruce's information and organize it in a way to make sense of this strange thing called the DJ-3A Dispatcher Gala Surrey Not-quite-a-CJ-3A colorful Jeep. I want to differentiate between these three models -- DJ-3A/DJ-3A dispatcher, DJ-3A Gala, and the DJ-3A Surrey -- so that I can better evaluate these vehicles when I run across them for sale.
Importantly, and for clarification, based on all the research I have reviewed, there appears to be no such thing as a DJ-3A Gala Surrey (and I'm as responsible as anyone for describing them that way). The literature I have received from Bruce refers to either a DJ-3A Gala or a DJ-3A Surrey. The Gala's were promoted as Gala's at the international resorts and Hawaii (which became a state in 1959, which might explain why this was being handled like an international sale).
THE DJ-3A & DJ-3A DISPATCHER: 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 top loader three-speed T-96 manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body. Some of these body options made changes to the body necessary, including some that had no tailgates so the spare tire could mount in the rear.
Others, like the DJ-3A Dispatchers, had differently shaped passenger and driver sides to allow easy entry & exit of the vehicle (I assume those were the reasons). With all these different body options, it is no wonder many of us, and yours truly as well, were confused about what constitutes a DJ-3A.
Thus far, everything I've learned suggests that there were no 4wd DJ-3A's produced. So, if you encounter a 4wd DJ-3A, it's been modified.
Probably, the most distinctive, unique, and consistent body attribute of a DJ-3A is the large speedometer, similar to the CJ-5 and the post-1955 CJ-3B speedometers. It was the only 'low hood' flat fender produced with the large speedometer.
EXAMPLES:
Below is a Convertible DJ-3A. You can see the lack of 4wd in the front. Click on the picture to see more pictures. Though I thought the below windshield was from a CJ-3B, Bruce provided a correction to that statement. He says some DJ-3As came with a 3B SW Frame, and he believes that's what we are looking at in this pic.
Here's an example from Chris of a DJ-3A without a tailgate.
Here's a DJ-3A Dispatcher example (note cutout sides) with a tail gate:
And here's another nice dispatcher with a top:
THE DJ-3A GALA:
In early 1959, the DJ-3A Gala was introduced and marketed to vacation locations in an attempt to offer rentable transportation solutions for vacationers visiting resorts. According to the article below, the idea was the brain child of the Las Brisas Resort in Acapulco, Mexico, which painted a few jeeps pink and offered them to consumers. Louis Yocich, a Willys dealer, spotted them and brought the idea back to the factory. To this day, the Las Brisas resort and hotel still refers to itself as a 'Pink and White Paradise" (see quality control comment).
MUCH MUCH More information. This post was simply too big to put on the front page:
And just to confuse things, here is are 3 press releases from Willys Motors. The first one announces the 'Surrey', but is really discussing the Gala. In contrast to that, the other two labels the Jeep a Gala:
Here are Color Schemes:
Here's a Gala postcard:
Here's what Bruce describes as 3 1959 Press Photos for Galas:
Finally, here is a 10 page brochure, that I assume is in order, aimed at hotels to stimulate demand for Rental Galas.
One additional note. While I haven't found a confirmation about this, one poster of a DJ-3A Surrey on youtube says that Willys Motors found themselves with a surplus of bodies and chassis from a cancelled Post Office contract, leaving Willys with a supply of parts they wanted to use for something. This would provide additional motivation to reach out to Las Brisas and other resorts.
Geographic Areas using Galas:
Galas were purchased by businesses in Mexico, Hawaii, Cuba, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and, just to throw a wrench into my definition of a Gala, apparently Chicago. But hey, Chicago is another world, right? Anyone know of other areas?
Here's lots of literature and images of the Gala rentals:
From the island of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands:
Here's the front and back of a matchbook from St. Thomas
And a variety of items from Hawaii:
THE DJ-3A SURREY: With the success of the Gala, starting in late 1959, Kaiser Willys decided to expand the theme of the Gala, choosing to promoting the DJ-3A Gala domestically as the DJ-3A Surrey in an attempt to capture the historical theme of the old Surrey buggys used for transportation in the horse and buggy days. The biggest identifier was the change from a half cab to a full top with a trim reminiscent to the old horse-n-buggy surrey tops, but in a color scheme similar to the Galas. These would be produced from late 1959-1964 and 'exported' by Willys Motors Export Company as Galas. In addition, a Continental Kit could be purchased to dress up any jeep and turn it into a Surrey.
