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Originally Posted by special-K
I really doubt there ever was a '71 from the factory with drum brakes. But like the '68 small window I keep seeing this come up with people claiming they have one. I have yet to be convinced by what these people have been able to offer as proof. The closest is one with '71 VIN-plate (with rivets hidden using tape) and matching '71 VIN on frame. The cab has the '71 interior mounting boss. It could be a '71 frame and cab, from different trucks (VIN-plate swap) using '70 front suspension assembly. One fender I can see is a 69/70 by the fender emblems. The whole truck is painted over inside and out.
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On any vehicle as old as these, and the fact that nearly all the parts will interchange, there can be infinite combinations of years.
I bought a '67 that I assumed to be a true '67....when I disassembled it, the frame was from a '69 which really was better because of the PS gear mount.
Luckily my county has no inspection or verification that require matching VIN numbers or other such regulations. All I needed was the previous title....