Help a new owner with a VIN

[dropanddrag71]

Hi!
Took me 6 months to find what i wanted and it was worth the search!!
Can i get some help with a VIN number.. I tryed google till i was exhausted, and i did find some usefull info on here but still not 100% sure whats goin on.
Vin is
ce131j641xxx

edited at user request

My concern is, the 3, it's correct on the title, and truck, NOT a typo..
someone sugested the 3 is because it was a special order and was bought
without a bed, just a cab and rails... is this correct?
Any help or info on this would be greatfull

[VA72C10]

Welcome to the site. I think you're right on that but I'm sure someone who knows for sure will chime in!

From your board name...I'm assuming you're going to bag this truck?

[jhaymon]

probably shouldn't post you full vin on the INTERNET.

it a gmc right? if it was a 72 it would read 4, 8 , or 6 but thats a 71. the 3 means its a fleetside the 4 means it has a toolbox i think.
ill dig out my book and see what the 4 means. ill look up for janesville and see if there's any more variances with the vins.

[dropanddrag71]

I dont see a way to edit the original post.... any tips
i see the edit button here

It's a chevy, not a gmc

[Liz]

edited as you requested

[jhaymon]

ill check again, but everything i have here says its a 71 that vin is for a gmc 1/2 fleetside lwb with toolbox

[71swb4x4]

All of the places I am checking indicate a Chevrolet. GMC would have a model code in digits 4 and 5, and 31 is not one of those options. Of course it appears that 3 is not one of the options for the fourth digit on a Chevy. I have been wrong before...

ce131j

C = 2wd
E = V8
1 = 1/2 ton
3 = unsure??
1 = 1971
J = Janesville

I didn't help you any. Can you post the model number? It is on the SPID on the inside of your glove box door.

Edit: I am finding now that the 3 is indeed chassis and cab. There can't be too many 1/2 tons that came as cab and chassis, that is a unique truck!!

[jhaymon]

the model code is 31 for a gmc or 4 for chevy. theres no variance for the 1/2 ton chevy p/u, but there is for the gmc (special/camper special/work truck).
i do have 3 for the 3/4 and 1 tons as cab and chassis for Chevrolet, but thats still a maybe on the 1/2 tons.

someone on here has the answer on hand or i'll find it in one these manuals . be patient. i've got a special order manual around here somewhere for that year and it'll have the variances. it's probably listed in the assembly guide too, but i cant find it either. im hoping the spawn didn't think they were coloring books again.

[jhaymon]

for Chevrolet 1970 thru 1972
2-chassis-cowl.bus
3-chassis-cab
5-panel
6-carryall

gmc
02-flat face cowl-chassis only
03 cab-chassis
05-panel body
09-cab platform and stake rack

the assemble manual has no special purpose * associated with the chassis id number on the Chevrolet. they do however have an earmark on the service parts identification plate in the glove box.

[dropanddrag71]

I was kinda sure the 3 was for a cab, chassis but wasn't 100%.
I am greatfull to have everyone verify i was correct!
Google is great for info, but there are times you need to speak to someone who really knows, like here!!
Thank You again

so.. maybe it was an ice cream truck conversion?
farm truck flat bed?
geuss we will never know

[jhaymon]

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