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70blazer · 12-11-2011, 12:08 AM

So I picked up a new project today and am pretty excited. It is a 71 4x4 1/2 ton in appearance but the VIN starts with CE241Z... What is your opinions about that? From what I can find this VIN belongs to a 2 wheel drive 3/4 ton....

Anyway, I want to convert front axle to disc, put a new windshield in and get a new seat with some cushion and then drive it till I decide the rest

I will post a photo in a moment...
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70blazer · 12-11-2011, 12:12 AM

Here she is!

Meatman · 12-11-2011, 12:15 AM

I like that! Looks like shes in pretty decent shape overall.

Zoomin · 12-11-2011, 12:19 AM

It's a 4x4 now, and it looks like you've got use for it. Have fun!
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**DeadheadNM** · 12-11-2011, 12:19 AM

The truck looks clean. I spy a tow hook. Was that the VIN on the door pillar? I'd be curious what the VIN is that's stamped on the frame. If the front axle doesn't have disks it's not likely to be 71-72. Maybe a 71 2wd cab on an earlier K10 frame?

sanford66 · 12-11-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

The truck looks clean. I spy a tow hook. Was that the VIN on the door pillar? I'd be curious what the VIN is that's stamped on the frame. If the front axle doesn't have disks it's not likely to be 71-72. Maybe a 71 2wd cab on an earlier K10 frame?

I agree^, check vin# on the frame. Someone probly took two trucks and made one out of them. Looks like a nice solid old truck to me

. Joseph

70blazer · 12-11-2011, 02:07 PM

So I checked the door jam and found the correct VIN number matching the title. I also found a assigned identification tag installed from the State of Idaho saying Frame 1968 CHEV and a VIN starting KE148J. So it looks like it is a 68 4x4 frame that someone licensed correctly. Thanks for reminding me where to investigate, been awhile since I had an old Chevy in the driveway... Too long!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-11-2011, 02:23 PM

That would explain the drum brakes up front too. Have fun with the build!

12-11-2011, 12:08 AM	#1
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	New 71 "4x4?" project So I picked up a new project today and am pretty excited. It is a 71 4x4 1/2 ton in appearance but the VIN starts with CE241Z... What is your opinions about that? From what I can find this VIN belongs to a 2 wheel drive 3/4 ton.... Anyway, I want to convert front axle to disc, put a new windshield in and get a new seat with some cushion and then drive it till I decide the rest I will post a photo in a moment... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

12-11-2011, 12:12 AM	#2
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project Here she is! Attached Images __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

12-11-2011, 12:15 AM	#3
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project I like that! Looks like shes in pretty decent shape overall. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

12-11-2011, 12:19 AM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project It's a 4x4 now, and it looks like you've got use for it. Have fun! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-11-2011, 12:19 AM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,327	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project The truck looks clean. I spy a tow hook. Was that the VIN on the door pillar? I'd be curious what the VIN is that's stamped on the frame. If the front axle doesn't have disks it's not likely to be 71-72. Maybe a 71 2wd cab on an earlier K10 frame? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-11-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project So I checked the door jam and found the correct VIN number matching the title. I also found a assigned identification tag installed from the State of Idaho saying Frame 1968 CHEV and a VIN starting KE148J. So it looks like it is a 68 4x4 frame that someone licensed correctly. Thanks for reminding me where to investigate, been awhile since I had an old Chevy in the driveway... Too long! __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

12-11-2011, 02:23 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,327	Re: New 71 "4x4?" project That would explain the drum brakes up front too. Have fun with the build! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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