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**SWB** · 08-03-2014, 11:24 PM

Hi. I'm looking at a 71 4X4 and it has 6 lugs, shouldn't it have 8?? Vin info below...

KE241S621291

K = 4WD
E = V8
2 = 3/4 ton
4 = Pickup
1 = 71 (year)
S = St Louis

I appreciate any help..

**jocko** · 08-03-2014, 11:28 PM

perhaps a chassis swap. check the frame vin stamping. yes, should be 8 lug on a KE2
OR...
where are you getting the VIN from? SPID? VIN plate on door sill? If SPID, could be a glovebox swap. Or perhaps if SPID and metal tag match, a cab swap.

**SWB** · 08-03-2014, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

perhaps a chassis swap. check the frame vin stamping. yes, should be 8 lug on a KE2
OR...
where are you getting the VIN from? SPID? VIN plate on door sill? If SPID, could be a glovebox swap. Or perhaps if SPID and metal tag match, a cab swap.

I looked at the truck Friday and had him text me the vin today (it's about 60 miles from me) and I think he got it off the title (seen in the pic) The SPID wasn't inside on the glove box door..

**Stocker** · 08-03-2014, 11:59 PM

Yeah, something's been swapped. K10s had 6 lugs, K20s had 8 lugs.

**special-K** · 08-04-2014, 09:52 AM

All C/K20s were 8-lug. My guess is axles swapped. Next guess would be the title goes by the VIN-plate on the K/20 cab that was swapped onto the K/10.

08-03-2014, 11:24 PM	#1
SWB Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville Illinois Posts: 180	71 4x4 3/4 ton 6 lug??? Hi. I'm looking at a 71 4X4 and it has 6 lugs, shouldn't it have 8?? Vin info below... KE241S621291 K = 4WD E = V8 2 = 3/4 ton 4 = Pickup 1 = 71 (year) S = St Louis I appreciate any help.. __________________ K10 SWB. Orange/White 69 Ford F100 21K Actual Miles, 2nd owner in family since new *67 Chevy II RestoMod, Wilwood all around, Heights Pro G front sub,, Shockwave Air Ride, 383cu in etc..

08-03-2014, 11:28 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 71 4x4 3/4 ton 6 lug??? perhaps a chassis swap. check the frame vin stamping. yes, should be 8 lug on a KE2 OR... where are you getting the VIN from? SPID? VIN plate on door sill? If SPID, could be a glovebox swap. Or perhaps if SPID and metal tag match, a cab swap.

08-03-2014, 11:59 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: 71 4x4 3/4 ton 6 lug??? Yeah, something's been swapped. K10s had 6 lugs, K20s had 8 lugs. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-04-2014, 09:52 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71 4x4 3/4 ton 6 lug??? All C/K20s were 8-lug. My guess is axles swapped. Next guess would be the title goes by the VIN-plate on the K/20 cab that was swapped onto the K/10. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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