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BurnoutNova · 07-02-2008, 07:51 PM

Heres the deal, I bought a 71 GMC K1500 today, so the title says. It has drum brakes, a rockwell t-case and 2 piece driveshaft, and the frame where the p/s box is has a raised dimple. I thought the 67-8 k10 frames had the dimple, but when i got home with it I looked at my 71 K10 (which i know is original) and its the same way. Wierd.

anyway, I still need to get the vin of the frame to see what year it is, but if the t-case and the right power steering is there its got to be a 69, right?

68,69 K20 · 07-02-2008, 08:17 PM

I would check the frame closely, the 67-68 K-frames/suspension are different than the 69-72 K-frames/susp. Is it an open or closed knuckle front end? Not positive but by 71 it should have had disk brakes?? and I think the rockwell was gone by this point, replaced by the 205.

You have an orig 71? How does the frame compare to the one you just bought? Any pics of the frame?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 07-02-2008, 08:23 PM

Sounds like an early 71, which would be a late 70 model. That would explain the drum brakes on it.

**jerry moss** · 07-02-2008, 09:45 PM

sounds like a 69 frame and running gear. 67-8 would not have a dimpled frame for the p-s box. 70 would have open knuckle drum brake front axle but a 205 t-case not a rockwell, a 70 also has a one piece rear shaft.

ckhd · 07-02-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

Heres the deal, I bought a 71 GMC K1500 today, so the title says. It has drum brakes, a rockwell t-case and 2 piece driveshaft, and the frame where the p/s box is has a raised dimple. I thought the 67-8 k10 frames had the dimple, but when i got home with it I looked at my 71 K10 (which i know is original) and its the same way. Wierd.

anyway, I still need to get the vin of the frame to see what year it is, but if the t-case and the right power steering is there its got to be a 69, right?

Check the frame VIN. Should be on the driver's side, in the engine compartment. It's not the full VIN, just the last... 8 maybe? The numbers there should match the last numbers of the title/glovebox. Post the first six of your vin. The vin will give us a few clues.

Sounds like it's possible you have a '69 frame. A '69 would have all of the things you mentioned. 67-68s don't have a dimple. 67-69 have a rockwell t-case. A 69 would also have drum brakes... now, by drum brakes, you mean drums in the front? A 69 would also have a Dana 44 with closed knuckles in the front, and a GM 12-bolt in the rear.

BurnoutNova · 07-03-2008, 09:19 AM

Yep, Im sure its a 69 frame and running gear. The front axle is a drum brake dana 44 with closed knuckles, it does have the rockwell ( shifter is on the left of the 4 speed shifter) and it has the raised little dimples where the p/s box goes on... and I thought itf it were a 67/8 K frame it would have the ram assist p/s setup... this one has a setup just like my 71 K10. Another reason I think its a 69 is it has 69 style towhooks, and they look like there original to the frame. Someone probobly just put a newer body on, and sold me the 2wd title

I need to go out and see what the vin on the frame is.

BurnoutNova · 07-03-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 68,69 K20

You have an orig 71? How does the frame compare to the one you just bought? Any pics of the frame?

Its the same, so maybe its a 69-72 frame or my 71, which I always thought was original isnt

**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2008, 10:01 AM

What are ya, a newbie? You know the rules!

BurnoutNova · 07-04-2008, 04:13 PM

the vin on the frame is 9J341761, so 69?

07-02-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	4x4 guys get in here Heres the deal, I bought a 71 GMC K1500 today, so the title says. It has drum brakes, a rockwell t-case and 2 piece driveshaft, and the frame where the p/s box is has a raised dimple. I thought the 67-8 k10 frames had the dimple, but when i got home with it I looked at my 71 K10 (which i know is original) and its the same way. Wierd. anyway, I still need to get the vin of the frame to see what year it is, but if the t-case and the right power steering is there its got to be a 69, right?

07-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: 4x4 guys get in here I would check the frame closely, the 67-68 K-frames/suspension are different than the 69-72 K-frames/susp. Is it an open or closed knuckle front end? Not positive but by 71 it should have had disk brakes?? and I think the rockwell was gone by this point, replaced by the 205. You have an orig 71? How does the frame compare to the one you just bought? Any pics of the frame? __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin Last edited by 68,69 K20; 07-03-2008 at 05:35 AM.

07-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: 4x4 guys get in here Sounds like an early 71, which would be a late 70 model. That would explain the drum brakes on it. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

07-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,832	Re: 4x4 guys get in here sounds like a 69 frame and running gear. 67-8 would not have a dimpled frame for the p-s box. 70 would have open knuckle drum brake front axle but a 205 t-case not a rockwell, a 70 also has a one piece rear shaft. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-03-2008, 09:19 AM	#6
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: 4x4 guys get in here Yep, Im sure its a 69 frame and running gear. The front axle is a drum brake dana 44 with closed knuckles, it does have the rockwell ( shifter is on the left of the 4 speed shifter) and it has the raised little dimples where the p/s box goes on... and I thought itf it were a 67/8 K frame it would have the ram assist p/s setup... this one has a setup just like my 71 K10. Another reason I think its a 69 is it has 69 style towhooks, and they look like there original to the frame. Someone probobly just put a newer body on, and sold me the 2wd title I need to go out and see what the vin on the frame is.

07-03-2008, 10:01 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: 4x4 guys get in here What are ya, a newbie? You know the rules! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-04-2008, 04:13 PM	#9
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: 4x4 guys get in here the vin on the frame is 9J341761, so 69?



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