Where do you find th paint code on a 71?

[71-C10]

Where do I find the paint code on my 71? Several threads mention the glove box lid, but I don't see a reference to paint. My truck is blue and white. I've often heard the color called Hawaiian blue. The only reference to blue on the glove box is Blue vinyl custom trim.

Eddie

[clos69]

Please post a pic of your spid if you can...that is weird that it doesn't show the code.

[special-K]

Are you sure there's no mention of paint color? It's usually the last item listed in the right column.

[71-C10]

I looked at it again, and there is not a paint code. I'm going to try to post a picture of my spid. The last item has a code 1481AA. There's no description to the right of the code.

Eddie

[bruceman1968]

481 is the code. It breaks down to code 510 med blue and code 521 white.

[original-71]

got a pic of the whole truck? looks similar to my blue...

[71-C10]

Here are some pictures of my 71. I've owned it since it was new.

[no moa]

Nice truck!!!! Looks like the big sister to mine, I'll post some pics later. Can't do it from this dang phone.
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[no moa]

Heres mine, no where near as nice as yours.

[clos69]

NoMoa...looks like yours is a Highlander pkg....nice swb.

[no moa]

Originally Posted by clos69

NoMoa...looks like yours is a Highlander pkg....nice swb.

How can you tell?
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[clos69]

Originally Posted by no moa

How can you tell?
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YG8 code on your spid is the special promotion for Highlanders.

[68Cervd]

I know this thread has not been updated in a long while but why is it that almost every 71 I have seen is blue and white (even mine)

[no moa]

So my SPID says "special Paint" 4001AS. what would this signify? Any ideas?

[original-71]

since i bought mine restored already but cheated of the spid because it was removed,how else can you tell what equipment it should have ?

[bruceman1968]

Originally Posted by original-71

since i bought mine restored already but cheated of the spid because it was removed,how else can you tell what equipment it should have ?

Build sheet if you have one.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Build sheet if you have one.

no i wish i knew everything about this truck like were it came from and such. all i know is the guy that built it, builds one or two a year and i did find the painter.i can tell in some spots of the truck it is the same color as the original however the interior is not the original color like the seats and sunvisors but i like the way it blends with the truck is there a way to do a trace with the vin?

[bruceman1968]

[QUOTE=original-71;4561289 is there a way to do a trace with the vin?[/QUOTE]

Not with the VIN. The vin will not show options. The vin will show what assembly plant it was built at.

Also you might have a protecto plate with the owner protection plan. Have you found any paper work like that in your truck?

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by original-71

since i bought mine restored already but cheated of the spid because it was removed,how else can you tell what equipment it should have ?

The build sheet is commonly found under the "webbing" below the seat. At least on a bench anyway. If it's still there, be careful, because it's likely torn as it is. I made a copy, put it in a plastic sheet and put the original off to bed, never to be seen again.

[no moa]

^^^^^^More pics man, need WAY more pics. ^^^^^^

Beautiful!
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[original-71]

Originally Posted by no moa

^^^^^^More pics man, need WAY more pics. ^^^^^^

Beautiful!
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thank you..

[no moa]

Are they under the seats like some of the cars?
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[bruceman1968]

Yes, Under or behind the seat. Between the springs and foam. Some guys have found them under the carpet or behind the tank, you never know. Most are long gone..