84 b2 center console, what is THIS?

treydestepheno · 03-22-2010, 08:46 AM

bought an 84 b2 couple of weeks ago, just now I've started fixing it up a bit. The interior and most of the exterior is sh*t. Could somebody tell me how important the elements shown actually are? the information panel's not really necessary, in my opinion, but that little button has me intrigued.

I'm thinking of taking out the info panel and installing some fog lamp switches in the gap. Also that circuit box or whatever at the bottom, I think thats part of the information panel, can somebody confirm that for me? And if it is, what would happen if I remove it completely?

410Fortune · 03-22-2010, 09:52 AM

just remove it, it wont hurt anything

I have been holding onto one of those units for years thinking I would install it someday....

probably not

The button I believe tests all the circuits and sensors, giving you an update, lights working? fluid low? etc

thats a heck of a setup there with the automatic and the manual t case

treydestepheno · 03-22-2010, 11:59 AM

thanks for the quick response, sure wish I had asked this yesterday. Now I have to wait 'till the weekend to get on with the plan, my office job sucks

. Think I'm gonna start a new thread with a bunch of pics to get some suggestions from you guys

WNYBroncoBill · 03-22-2010, 01:32 PM

I installed one a few years ago on my BII that I use as a snow plow. Took all the electronics off that panel and put my plow control switches where the graphics were. Just painted the plastic glass, drilled the holes and inserted the switches. I ran the wiring for the plow control under the carpet. Made a nice neat job.

I think that switch was a reset also or a dimmer.

Bill

bigswede · 03-28-2010, 09:28 PM

I put an explorer console in my `84 B2. Fits nice and having 2 real cupholders is a bonus!

FutureX · 03-29-2010, 04:08 AM

yah the little panel is just censors that tell u if u have a light out and where, my 87 XLT has it ... even though it dont work half the time, ive just not got to fixing it yet...

not needed, ok to remove... however i find it interesting my Uncle had a BII i think mid 80's and his was on the dash no the center console..

bronco jim · 04-03-2010, 12:22 AM

Took the console out of my 87 and replaced it with one out of a 94 and just unhooked the wires from the light panel, the cup holders are soooo nice

03-22-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
treydestepheno Wannabe Elite Explorer MTY, MX 1984 bronco II Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	84 b2 center console, what is THIS? bought an 84 b2 couple of weeks ago, just now I've started fixing it up a bit. The interior and most of the exterior is sh*t. Could somebody tell me how important the elements shown actually are? the information panel's not really necessary, in my opinion, but that little button has me intrigued. I'm thinking of taking out the info panel and installing some fog lamp switches in the gap. Also that circuit box or whatever at the bottom, I think thats part of the information panel, can somebody confirm that for me? And if it is, what would happen if I remove it completely? Attached Images

03-22-2010, 09:52 AM	#2
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	just remove it, it wont hurt anything I have been holding onto one of those units for years thinking I would install it someday.... probably not The button I believe tests all the circuits and sensors, giving you an update, lights working? fluid low? etc thats a heck of a setup there with the automatic and the manual t case __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

03-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
bigswede Wannabe Elite Explorer Wamego,Ks 84 bronco II Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	I put an explorer console in my `84 B2. Fits nice and having 2 real cupholders is a bonus! __________________ "Tis but a scratch".

03-29-2010, 04:08 AM	#6
FutureX Wannabe Elite Explorer SF Bay Area CA 87 BII XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 400 Vehicle Specs	yah the little panel is just censors that tell u if u have a light out and where, my 87 XLT has it ... even though it dont work half the time, ive just not got to fixing it yet... not needed, ok to remove... however i find it interesting my Uncle had a BII i think mid 80's and his was on the dash no the center console.. __________________ Big Blue Smurf 87 BII XLT 4x4: D28 / 7.5 4.10 LS : 1.5" (Exploder Coils Front, Belltech 6400 rear) 2.9L / A4LD \| 30x9.50x15

03-22-2010, 11:59 AM	#3
treydestepheno Wannabe Elite Explorer MTY, MX 1984 bronco II Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks for the quick response, sure wish I had asked this yesterday. Now I have to wait 'till the weekend to get on with the plan, my office job sucks . Think I'm gonna start a new thread with a bunch of pics to get some suggestions from you guys

03-22-2010, 01:32 PM	#4
WNYBroncoBill Wannabe Elite Explorer Western New York State 3X88-90 Bronco II Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Vehicle Specs	I installed one a few years ago on my BII that I use as a snow plow. Took all the electronics off that panel and put my plow control switches where the graphics were. Just painted the plastic glass, drilled the holes and inserted the switches. I ran the wiring for the plow control under the carpet. Made a nice neat job. I think that switch was a reset also or a dimmer. Bill

04-03-2010, 12:22 AM	#7
bronco jim Wannabe Elite Explorer camas wa 87 bronco II Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Took the console out of my 87 and replaced it with one out of a 94 and just unhooked the wires from the light panel, the cup holders are soooo nice