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**ScottH** · 03-01-2005, 05:22 PM

Considering buying a 71 4x4 and was wondering how I can tell from the vin if it was originally a 4wd. Also this is the first 4x4 I have looked at and would appreciate any suggestions on what to look for when I go to see the truck.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

HOTFUN · 03-01-2005, 05:35 PM

Start of the Vin: KS-4wd 6 cylinder and KE-4wd 8cylinder.
2 WD start with C instead of the K.

**ScottH** · 03-01-2005, 05:38 PM

Thanks.

Now since the VIN starts with CE, does that tell me it was never a 4wd?
Sorry if the question is a dumb one.

Thanks again.

Huck · 03-01-2005, 06:09 PM

CE is not a 4x4 Vin.

1969 GMC · 03-01-2005, 06:13 PM

cab could have been swapped...

03-01-2005, 05:22 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	How to tell from vin if 4wd vs 2wd Considering buying a 71 4x4 and was wondering how I can tell from the vin if it was originally a 4wd. Also this is the first 4x4 I have looked at and would appreciate any suggestions on what to look for when I go to see the truck. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks

03-01-2005, 05:35 PM	#2
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Start of the Vin: KS-4wd 6 cylinder and KE-4wd 8cylinder. 2 WD start with C instead of the K. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

03-01-2005, 06:13 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	cab could have been swapped... __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-01-2005, 05:38 PM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Thanks. Now since the VIN starts with CE, does that tell me it was never a 4wd? Sorry if the question is a dumb one. Thanks again.

03-01-2005, 06:09 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	CE is not a 4x4 Vin.



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