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timzrides · 08-07-2007, 10:28 PM

is there any way to tell the difference between a 71 and 72, besides the vin of course. There is a truck parked behind someone house near the alley I didn't want to walking through someones yard (yet) to take a look at. if i do, i was going to look through the windows to see what shape, but wasn't going to open the door, unless i can track down the owner, haven't been able to do so. what is the difference, externally and internally?

see ten · 08-07-2007, 10:32 PM

The rearview mirror on the windshield is a good indicator of a 72. Also 72 will have molded plastic door panels. Original 72 doors are going to have an extra screw that's right below the vent window on the inside of the door. If it still has an original grill shell a 71 has kind of a black strip that goes around the outside edge while a 72 is just going to be aluminum.

eedgell · 08-07-2007, 10:38 PM

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The rearview mirror on the windshield is a good indicator of a 72. Also 72 will have molded plastic door panels. Original 72 doors are going to have an extra screw that's right below the vent window on the inside of the door. If it still has an original grill shell a 71 has kind of a black strip that goes around the outside edge while a 72 is just going to be aluminum.

I agree Those are some of the best indicators.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-07-2007, 10:49 PM

i always look at the rearview mirrior and the door panels

im not sure if they changed the pedal in 71 or just 72?

wibilly · 08-07-2007, 11:38 PM

if it has original paint and a taigate 71 will have a disc brake decal on the tailgate

**special-K** · 08-09-2007, 07:34 AM

Yep,the mirror is the most obvious since most of the`71s accent paint has faded off the grille over the years.Next I look to see if there`s a mirror mount in the header panel in case they changed it to the windshield.Once looking inside,I can then see if the door panels and dimples are`72.But,the doors can be changed.
You`re better than me.If they`re unlocked,I can`t stop myself from checking the spid.I`ll prolly end up shot one day.But,hey,life`s meant to be enjoyed

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phlegm · 08-10-2007, 11:41 AM

if the mirror and door panels dont tell you, ask the guy in the seat directly behind the big round thing in the cab. He should be able to tell you.... lol

08-07-2007, 10:28 PM	#1
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	1971 or 1972 is there any way to tell the difference between a 71 and 72, besides the vin of course. There is a truck parked behind someone house near the alley I didn't want to walking through someones yard (yet) to take a look at. if i do, i was going to look through the windows to see what shape, but wasn't going to open the door, unless i can track down the owner, haven't been able to do so. what is the difference, externally and internally?

08-07-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 1971 or 1972 The rearview mirror on the windshield is a good indicator of a 72. Also 72 will have molded plastic door panels. Original 72 doors are going to have an extra screw that's right below the vent window on the inside of the door. If it still has an original grill shell a 71 has kind of a black strip that goes around the outside edge while a 72 is just going to be aluminum.

08-07-2007, 10:49 PM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 1971 or 1972 i always look at the rearview mirrior and the door panels im not sure if they changed the pedal in 71 or just 72? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-07-2007, 11:38 PM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: 1971 or 1972 if it has original paint and a taigate 71 will have a disc brake decal on the tailgate __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-09-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 1971 or 1972 Yep,the mirror is the most obvious since most of the`71s accent paint has faded off the grille over the years.Next I look to see if there`s a mirror mount in the header panel in case they changed it to the windshield.Once looking inside,I can then see if the door panels and dimples are`72.But,the doors can be changed. You`re better than me.If they`re unlocked,I can`t stop myself from checking the spid.I`ll prolly end up shot one day.But,hey,life`s meant to be enjoyed. __________________ "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 ~

08-10-2007, 11:41 AM	#7
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: 1971 or 1972 if the mirror and door panels dont tell you, ask the guy in the seat directly behind the big round thing in the cab. He should be able to tell you.... lol __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was



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