1978 US Mail Jeep DJ-5F

Ever wanted to go postal? No, not like that but rather driving a former US Mail Jeep? Do you need one for your small business as a marketing tool? All in all a fun and unique little driver to tool around in.

The paint and trim on this white 1978 DJ-5F example is in overall good shape with the US Mail livery and the bodywork is decent that has seen some repairs over the years. The black metal bumpers fit tightly to the body.

This Jeep rolls on 205/75R15 radials mounted on black painted wheels with steel beauty rings with no covers.

This Jeep has a 121 CID American Motors straight four-cylinder motor backed by a 904 Torque Command Automatic Transmission. New brakes and starter were just installed on this jeep.

Inside is a blue cloth-and-vinyl seat for the driver only. There are floormats and a two-spoke steering wheel. The instrument panel and driver's door are in good, original order. Gauges and fuel are inop. A floor-shifter completes the interior. The steering wheel has some play from age.

The models used by the United States Post Office had right-hand drive (without power steering) and were built in a lighter design than the standard Jeep. These changes included the use of C-channel frame rails (as opposed to the box rails of the CJ-5) and, while the hood was the same dimensions as (and interchangeable with) the CJ. The standard configuration had only a driver's seat and a letter tray installed. This decreased curb weight, combined with different leaf springs than other models, allowed carrying more cargo weight behind the driver.

The metal side doors were also designed to slide open and closed, and could be locked open while driving. They were supported by ball bearings, which ran in a channel just under the rain gutter, and a plastic retainer ran in a small channel along the body. A single, hinged rear door gave access from the floor to the bottom of the hard top, and was the width of the open area between the wheel wells.

The front bumper was of the standard CJ design (though thinner and lighter than the original), the rear bumper was a unique design, a single stamped part that ran the full width of the vehicle. At each end was a rubber stopper for the sliding doors. The 10-gallon fuel tank was under the rear body, just ahead of the bumper.

In 1971, a unique five-slot grille without turn signals that was used only on postal Jeeps was introduced. The 1971 model actually has the grille extend past the front of the hood edge. This allowed more room for the AMC Straight-6 engine and radiator. Like the DJ-5A, while resembling the CJ series, these were built as a completely enclosed, rear-wheel drive vehicle, with sliding side doors (which could be opened while driving), and a swinging rear door. Most models only had the driver's seat and a mail tray where the second seat would normally be located. One improvement over earlier Jeeps was mounting the rear springs outside of the frame rails, thus providing greater stability for the vehicle with its top-heavy enclosed cargo area, especially at highway speeds. Most models were also equipped with a limited slip differential and a heavy-duty steering gearbox. Other improvements include a vent in the roof and cut-outs around the rear tires.

If you like the idea of owning your own mail Jeep, come by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check out this former postal Jeep.

VIN: J568188620

This truck is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 95,452 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!

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