'67 DJ prototype?

Can anyone tell me anything about this RHD DJ? The shop that has it bought it out West (rust-free), and said they were told it was a topless DJ prototype. It's 2WD, automatic, RHD, and very clean for the age.

Any guesstimates regarding the value of this Jeep?

Just curious, as it looks like a VERY clean, unique old early CJ-5.

Thanks,
Craig

 

Sweet! Grab it if you can!

 

Follow-up questions...

• Will a rear seat bolt into this Jeep easily? (I have two small daughters)
• What motor would this Jeep have?
• Will an Intermediate Dana 44 rear bolt in? (I believe it will)
• Any quirks regarding this era Early CJ? i'm mostly familiar with '81+ CJs, YJs & (most recently) my '05 LJ.
• Can anyone protect me from Boyink? He's going to harass me for even considering this Jeep. R)

The guy who has it wants two things I have - an '84 Alaskan Postal Scrambler (rough, but restorable) and a CJ-10a military tub. I'm just wondering if a possible trade deal would be wise for me. I'm a sucker for unique Jeep stuff. The condition of this one captured my interest. I also know what the seller has invested in it.

I'm wondering how this 2WD (maybe with a locker added to the rear) would do for mild trail rides here in Michigan.

Craig

 

...which in this condition would be roughly how much $$$?

BTW Sparky, I e-mailed Jim. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

Me, I'd make the trade and fix it up for a round-town runabout. That looks like it would clean up real nice, and you'd likely have the only one around. Back seat shouldn't be a problem, lots of aftermarkets available, and I'd guess it has a 134c.i. F-head. Driving it might be wierd though, with the RHD, but you'd get used to it.

 

I'd still love to have it. It would make a great complement to my red '56! Compare it to my avatar photo.

 

I doubt it's any kind of prototype. No top doesn't mean anything - just means that it's a DJ-5, not a DJ5A (postal Jeep). Jeep made DJs with right and left hand drive along with the CJ production.

It could be a F134 or a 153 Chevy. I'd guess that the F134 would have a Borg-Warner automatic, while the 153 would have a Powerglide.

I wouldn't have too much enthusiasm for this Jeep - 2WD, RHD, oddball drivetrain, too nice to take the body for a CJ. Do you want to deal with RHD regularly? JMO.

 

I believe he also said that one side had the standard CJ-5 door opening, while the other side had a squared-off opening. I'll have to ask him about this again the next time I talk with him.

Craig

 

Scroll down on this page and you'll find a '68 DJ-6 with F134, RHD and automatic.
http://www.civilianjeeps.com/sale.html

Similar. I think $3000 is way high, but it is a '6. Not much market for DJs IME, except for collectors and Jeep enthusiasts - very few will want to own it so that they can drive it.

 

Where's it located?

 

timgr - Thanks for the link. I hadn't checked out the classified section of that site prior to you posting it. I do like that CJ-6, and the $3K price doesn't seem that crazy to me (but I'm not as familiar with these early CJs as you guys are). I do know that it looks clean, and you don't see many '6s around. I also like the complete CJ-10a (although I wouldn't have a use for it in stock form).

Rondog - The DJ-5 is located on the East side of Michigan, but was purchased by the current owner from a guy in Arizona.

 

Mmm...that's a long ways from Denver, probably cost as much in gas to go get it as the Jeep itself. Just what I need too, another project that I don't have money or parking for. Sure like the looks of it though, wonder if it's that cherry all over.

 

If you get it, I'm stopping by next time I'm in town.