David EilersOctober 29, 2018

Wanted: Hardtop for the DJ-3A

Mitchell is looking for a DJ-3A hardtop for his DJ-3A Dispatcher. He's located in the midwest. Since he has the delivery body and windshield, the best match might be the Koenig made tops with the sliding doors. Here's Mitchell's project:

Here's the hardtop that would work with his windshield. These pics come from the CJ-3B page:

DJ3AEnclosure62PartsList — This is the standard delivery top with out a rear window.

MentzHardtop300 — This is the CJ-5 version. The window ads extra visibility. I'm pretty sure that this top will fit the DJ as well. Anyone actually tried this?

11 Comments

MichaelOctober 29, 2018 at 3:55 PM
Mitchell--I am in the process of restoring my 1957 DJ3A hardtop, but I need the body. Mine is pretty rough and dinged up. If you decide you want to go in another direction and don't need the delivery body, I can make you an offer. I'm located in Dayton, Ohio.
MitchellOctober 29, 2018 at 6:48 PM
Hey Michael, Thanks for the offer. I am going to keep the body. Currently relocating the gas tank and have a rebuilt hurricane 4 engine that is in. No going back now haha. If you decide to get rid of your hardtop please let me know ASAP. thanks.
Dave NaylorOctober 30, 2018 at 12:44 AM
I have the hardtop you need but I'm in SE PA. Same top as the one pictured in this ad. Contact me if you are interested.
MichaelOctober 30, 2018 at 1:38 AM
Dave, do you have the delivery body? I’m getting desperate!!
Dave NaylorOctober 30, 2018 at 1:41 AM
I have the hardtop you are looking for. The one shown from the 3B page. Its all there and working but needs restored. In SE PA.
Dave NaylorOctober 30, 2018 at 1:42 AM
Delivery body? The top has solid rear panels. Not windows. And the slide up rear window.
Dave NaylorOctober 30, 2018 at 1:44 AM
Oh, delivery body.....yes. The doors do not slide though. They are hinged. How can I contact you and get some pics to you.
MichaelOctober 30, 2018 at 2:49 AM
You can send your pictures to mpeace455@yahoo.com. I would really appreciate it.
David EilersOctober 30, 2018 at 2:55 PM
Sometimes the doors could be switched between swinging and sliding. I don't know if all these tops had the ability to switch between them. The top with the solid rear panels would be correct for the DJ-3A Dispatcher.
Dave naylorOctober 30, 2018 at 4:09 PM
I'll take some after work and send them tonight.
Dave NaylorOctober 31, 2018 at 2:06 AM
pics sent