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New to the Scrambler world - first question...

Azbball11

Azbball11

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Good Afternoon everyone. I am anxiously awaiting delivery of my 1981 Jeep Scrambler. I am an extreme novice and this is my first late model Jeep ever owned. I had some Jeeps when I was younger and my most recent Jeep was a Commander that my wife drove for several years. While I anxiously await delivery, I have started the dreaming of how to do some small simple things to do on this Jeep. My question to all of you experts out there, there is a small hole on the dash left of the steering column above the lights contol. Does anyone know what this would have been from? Aftermarket accessory?

Thanks in advance and I am looking forward to learning more from this group and telling stories....
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Welcome.... I am no expert, but believe I read somewhere that some of the California models had a check engine light at that location. I've got an 83 California jeep, but no light. Looking forward to seeing more pics when your new jeep arrives.
 
Thanks for the reply. Any thoughts of what I can put here to fill this void in the dash? I see some Jeeps that have a clock in this area as well, but that looks like it would require a larger hole. Here is a photo of the Jeep as is.
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The California check engine light was rectangle, like the other dash lights, and was further to the left. Mine came with one, but the hole is now almost entirely covered by the mounting bracket for my in-cab cage.

Mine also has a little round hole like the one in the photo, but I don't think it came that way from the factory. I use it to run wires to a column mounted tachometer.

That's a nice looking Scrambler! :thumbsup:
 
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One of the great things about the CJ (and the YJ for that matter) is that is easy- peasy to put a new dash on and the panel is widely available. I put a new one on mine from a guy in Ohio: beautifully made, stainless and has the holes for tach, clock and no radio.
 

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What engine is in there? My guess is that it's a punch for a basic on/off check engine light.
 
Love the colors. Great looking Scrambler. Are looking to get it back to more original or more of a restomod?
 
Thanks for all the replies. My plan is to enjoy it as is for now with a few minor cosmetic changes to the interior. New knobs, dash lights, retro sound radio etc. The color is different but very earthy yet rugged in my opinion. I ordered some half doors to enjoy some open air riding.
There is a 350 V8 small block installed.
 
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