Hello all, I'm new here, I am going to look at a basket case scrambler this weekend. I was hoping I could get info on how to i.d. it to better understand its value, does the Vin tell you if it's a base model, v8, manual, etc? Thanks for any advise, this one is completely disassembled and I would like to try and figure out if the parts that come with it belong to it or not. one issue that's odd to me is he's calling it an 88, but maybe the color code is 88 since they weren't produced after 86? Thanks again
Scrambler i.d.
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The vin for a Scrambler will have 88 in it. It will start off something like 1JCCE88 . . . . . .
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See attachment below and on next post.
No factory V8's
See two posts from here.
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Decoding Jeep CJ VIN Numbers 1971-1986 Jeep CJ-5 CJ-7 CJ-8 | jeepfan.com
The Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN is important for many reasons. Decoding those numbers can be a mystery. 1971-1986 Jeep CJ-5 CJ-7 CJ-8
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Thank you for getting me this info, looks like nutmeg with high back vinyl seats, and it does have an 88 in the Vin, just need to figure out what engine and trans it's supposed to have, I can look through the info at cjoffroad. You guys are very helpful
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Also, depending on the parts and condition:
"1975 to 1986 Jeep CJ VIN numbers are usually located in several possible locations. You should find a tin plate on the drivers side firewall near the brake master cylinder. You may also find one on the drivers side dash or the inside body panel by the floor near the parking brake lever. On mid 80's models it should also appear on the windshield wiper motor cover inside the Jeep. An abbreviated version is usually found on the top of the passenger side frame rail above the rear wheel."
"1975 to 1986 Jeep CJ VIN numbers are usually located in several possible locations. You should find a tin plate on the drivers side firewall near the brake master cylinder. You may also find one on the drivers side dash or the inside body panel by the floor near the parking brake lever. On mid 80's models it should also appear on the windshield wiper motor cover inside the Jeep. An abbreviated version is usually found on the top of the passenger side frame rail above the rear wheel."