Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DennisL · 02-05-2007, 10:44 PM

Hi, to all the members. I just bought a 68 or maybe a 71 Chev? I'm not sure which exactly. The title says 68 Chev, but the VIN as decoded was 71. The metal VIN # has been replaced and all the paperwork agrees, as far as 68 model and the 1971 VIN # which is odd. I think it was probably wrecked years ago, and a 71 GMC front end was put on and the VIN was changed then to reflect that or hide the fact it was salvage titled. The VIN tag is rivited on, but it doesn't say from what state. I can tell it came into Calif. in 2004 from the title. In any case it has the 68 "Custom Cab" plate on the outside of the door. The truck has drum brakes on the front. It has a 64-66 or so steering wheel which is on a factory tilt colum, (I was raised driving a 64 so I know what the steering wheel looks like), It has the big emergency brake handle like the 64 did, only its chrome plated, it's under the steering wheel and is a big lever. It has a V8 with 3 speed auto and a factory tachometer which still works. It appears to have the 68 door upholsstery on it which is embossed and cover approx. the middle section of the door. I think its a 68 because of the drum brakes and emergency brake.

Idaho Outlaw · 02-05-2007, 10:54 PM

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?

1969k10stepside · 02-05-2007, 10:57 PM

If it has drums,it is atleast no newer than a 70,atleast the chassis most likely is

krue · 02-05-2007, 11:10 PM

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).

bad_turbo · 02-05-2007, 11:13 PM

somebody probably swapped out cabs

**LockDoc** · 02-05-2007, 11:19 PM

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. Swapped cabs and took the plate off of the old cab.

LockDoc

68shortfleet · 02-06-2007, 01:42 AM

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)?

Jason

bigblockorange · 02-06-2007, 01:54 AM

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

**special-K** · 02-06-2007, 07:32 AM

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.

DennisL · 02-06-2007, 08:13 AM

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.

**special-K** · 02-06-2007, 10:03 AM

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.

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2007, 04:59 PM

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.

DennisL · 02-08-2007, 09:39 PM

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.

DennisL · 02-08-2007, 09:55 PM

hopefully I can post the pictures on here.

Troy-Built · 02-08-2007, 10:06 PM

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.

**LockDoc** · 02-09-2007, 01:32 AM

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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

02-05-2007, 10:44 PM	#1
DennisL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaleefornia Posts: 15	Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? Hi, to all the members. I just bought a 68 or maybe a 71 Chev? I'm not sure which exactly. The title says 68 Chev, but the VIN as decoded was 71. The metal VIN # has been replaced and all the paperwork agrees, as far as 68 model and the 1971 VIN # which is odd. I think it was probably wrecked years ago, and a 71 GMC front end was put on and the VIN was changed then to reflect that or hide the fact it was salvage titled. The VIN tag is rivited on, but it doesn't say from what state. I can tell it came into Calif. in 2004 from the title. In any case it has the 68 "Custom Cab" plate on the outside of the door. The truck has drum brakes on the front. It has a 64-66 or so steering wheel which is on a factory tilt colum, (I was raised driving a 64 so I know what the steering wheel looks like), It has the big emergency brake handle like the 64 did, only its chrome plated, it's under the steering wheel and is a big lever. It has a V8 with 3 speed auto and a factory tachometer which still works. It appears to have the 68 door upholsstery on it which is embossed and cover approx. the middle section of the door. I think its a 68 because of the drum brakes and emergency brake.

02-05-2007, 10:54 PM	#2
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	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? __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB K10 Custom/Deluxe Earth first! We'll log the other planet's later.

02-05-2007, 10:57 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	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 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-05-2007 at 10:57 PM.

02-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	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). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? somebody probably swapped out cabs __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-05-2007, 11:19 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? - to the board.... . Swapped cabs and took the plate off of the old cab. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-06-2007, 01:42 AM	#7
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	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)? Jason

02-06-2007, 01:54 AM	#8
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	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

02-06-2007, 07:32 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	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. __________________ "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 ~

02-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#10
DennisL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaleefornia Posts: 15	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.

02-06-2007, 10:03 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	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. __________________ "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 ~

02-06-2007, 04:59 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	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.

02-08-2007, 09:39 PM	#13
DennisL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaleefornia Posts: 15	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.

02-08-2007, 09:55 PM	#14
DennisL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaleefornia Posts: 15	Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? hopefully I can post the pictures on here. Attached Images

02-08-2007, 10:06 PM	#15
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	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. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks



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02-09-2007, 01:32 AM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Is this a 68 or 71 Chev? - 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 __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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