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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
Does the front clip look like a 67-68 or a 69-72? Everything you describe would make me think 68 except for the Vin decoding. Are you sure you decoded it correctly?
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
If it has drums,it is atleast no newer than a 70,atleast the chassis most likely is
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
No telling, these trucks are so easy to mix and match parts off of. Sounds like a 68 chassis to me (71 would have disc brakes up front).
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
somebody probably swapped out cabs
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
Curious what VIN is stamped into the frame. It's on the top of the left frame rail right behind where the steering gearbox is. Does is match the title? What shape are the heads of the rivots that hold the cab VIN on? Round? or kinda six sided(have to look close to see)?
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
hey dude I bought a 67 truck titled as a 71 it was a dealers parts truck years ago and when they solded it, it was title as a 71 Pendot went nuts in the end they just changed the year to match the truck took some time but with a 67 you can't hide the small window. Rob
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
Is the VIN-plate factory or a DMV one?Are you talking about the one in the door jamb?The VIN# is also on the left frame rail top flange.The tilt column is`69-up.The steering wheel sounds like a 67/68 as well as the brake lever.The dash should have a manual choke location,too.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
I'll have to check the frame rail for another ID. It has the dual GMC headlights and no patchwork of wiring, it all looks factory so they did a lot of work. Also found out lastnight as I was looking at the title it was brought into California in 2004.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
They prolly just used the underhood harness from the GMC donor.It`s just a plug at the firewall.Most likely you`ll find you just have a front clip from a`71 GMC on a`68 Chevy and the`71 GMC VIN-plate was used.Yet,it`s titled as the`68 still.You can`t get this straight with the previous owner?The`71 VIN# will not detect a Chevy or GMC w/o looking deeper into the numbers.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
actually, if you try to decode a GMC vin on a chevy decoder, you'll be confused and scratching your head.
Can you post your VIN... leaving off the last 5 numbers if you feel threatened that some one will steel your trucks ID. The one problem you'll have, is the Republic of Cali will give you a REAL hard time if your stuff ain't right. |
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
Thanks for the welcome I've got some pictures of the truck that I took, I'll see about getting them on here. I did look for another vin on the frame and its the same vin for a 71. I looked at the vin tag on the door frame and its a replacement by California Bureau of Automotive repair. So I think the truck is a 71 and I guess the 68 for the model year is just a mistake for who knows how long.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
hopefully I can post the pictures on here.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
That looks to be a 71 up GMC grille since the accents in the grille are black. I like how they frenched the 66 or 7 nova tailights in the fenders. Looks to be a real nice truck.
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Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev?
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Man, I like that truck!!!! I guess I'm just a sucker for white.... Looks like you could just buff it out and drive it. I would.... ![]() LockDoc
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