David EilersMay 29, 2022

1963 Brochure For New Gladiator and Wagoneer

This 1963 one-page double-sided brochure printed in Canada announces the new Wagoneer and Gladiator models. What I found interesting was on the back. The chart shows the electrical setups for all vehicles as of 1963. I was surprised to see that while the Surrey DJ-3A still had the 6 volt battery option, the standard Dispatcher DJ-3A did not. I was surprised to see the FCs also had a 6 volt option still.

It is possible this was unique to Canadian made jeeps, but I can think of no reason that would be the case.

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5 Comments

NEAL JUNGMay 29, 2022 at 7:22 PM
jeeps made in canada ?? -- i guess thats possible ?? -- i just bought a 1990 ford f-150 , 4x4 , auto , long bed , very desirable 4.9 L six , real nice condition -- i was surprised when i looked at the serial number stickers on the door jam area -- MADE IN CANADA !! HAHAHA ?? WHAT THE **** ?? EVEN HAS ONE SMALL STICKER WITH A MAPLE LEAF !! -- a google search says ford has an assembly plant near toronto , at oakville -- it was sold originally in oregon , so i guess theres no problem -- i was always under the impression that canadian vehicles were made specifically for the canadian market ?? -- they assembled a lot of edsels theres and other FOMOCO vehicles -- looks like they are re-tooling the plant for electric vehicles now -- i think canada is sort of a suburb of the USA ?
Barney GoodwinMay 30, 2022 at 6:02 PM
Dave, My guess - and it's just that, a guess - about the 6 volt option is there were probably accessories that ran on 6 volt, and this option would cater to those who still had them.
1. David EilersMay 31, 2022 at 3:41 PM
  Barney, that's a good thought. My 1956 DJ-3A appears to have been 12 volt (12 volt generator) with 2 6 volt step down parts to handle the gauges (http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2017/05/vol-ta-drop-patterson-wiring.jpg). I always figure the step downs were a California dealer addition (I also have a rare vacuum reserve to power the dual vacuum wipers http://www.ewillys.com/2017/05/25/pattersons-vacuum-reservoir-system/). - Dave
colin peabodyMay 31, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Hi Dave- Another theory about the Surrey's being optional 12 volt with 6 volt being standard is that many of them were exported to areas where 6 volt systems were the standard for resorts/fleets. My 60 was originally 12 volt. The 57 DJ3A hardtop that we owned previously was also 12 originally.
1. David EilersJune 1, 2022 at 2:04 AM
  Colin, that would certainly make sense.