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John’s “Woody” DJ-5A

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John shared his neat DJ-5. If you live on Long Island, keep a watch for him during the summer.

He wrote, It was turned into a ‘Woody’ about 35 years ago. This one is a 69 DJ5 A. I bought it about 1980/81 or so. It’s got the original 2.5 in it and I use it about 4 months every year…..June to September. I have not made any changes except for putting in a radio and a glove box and I recently had the Seats recovered. I never met the original owner (the guy who did all the nice woodwork, glass etching and paint job) but recently ran into someone who recognized the Jeep and told me about the very creative guy to built it back in the 70s. About twenty years ago I had to take the motor out and and replace the main bearings. Last year I had to find an exhaust manifold which was not easy. Otherwise, it gives me good reliable service every year. It’s really been a fun vehicle. Every where I go people want to buy it and on the hiway I am always being photographed while driving.

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3 Comments on “John’s “Woody” DJ-5A

  1. SE Pennsylvania Steve

    Is it true that everyone that drives their classic jeep regularly gets asked if it’s for sale?

  2. Mike

    Nice pin srripping, today’s lost art. Back in the day, very popular and if you were the pinstriper, you were considered talented. In today’s world. I still do it myself for my own vehicles.

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