Military DJ-5s

UPDATE: Barney added to this discussion. He had a customer who refurbed a military DJ-5.

Barney wrote: "Years ago I sold parts to a customer who had a military DJ5. He restored it to USMC tribute because it had been a Marine Corp vehicle. I have attached 2 photos. Note that it is left hand drive.  He said they were used for base runabouts – messengers, delivery, etc. Obviously the graphics are not original but a tribute to his own service with the Corps.

I know the military used CJ5s stateside in the 70s and 80s and even in civilian colors as if they had got it from a dealership. Saw a 73 CJ that was and  metallic green with a white Meyers hard top   and a blue cherry on top as it was an MP Jeep at Fort Ord CA. I saw it patrolling the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey"

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Chris was kind enough to share images of his DJ-5 that was purchased my the military. It just shows that the AM General DJ-5s were used by more than just the USPS.

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3 Comments

  1. Gayland Leddy
    I have a copy of the Brochure and the actual photos of DJ5's in Army and Navy colors that came from AMC if you would like me to email you a copy.
  2. David Eilers
    Definitely! I didn’t know that existed! I will pass it on to Chris. D@deilers.com. Thanks Gayland!
  3. Gayland Leddy
    Dave, Check your email. Mine seem to go to your junk folder.

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