1971 Chevelle

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Decoding Information Links

Engine Suffix Codes
Listing of engine ID codes for size, horsepower, and transmission type.
Fisher Body Number Plate General Breakdown
General decoding of Fisher Body Number Plates (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag).
Interior Codes
Listing of all interior codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many.
Paint Codes - Sport Stripe Color Chart
Listing of all paint codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many.
Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards
Decoding Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards ~ See samples via Chevelle and El Camino links below.
Rear Axle Codes
Axle ratio, date, manufacturing plant.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate Breakdown
Generic decoding of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates.

Build Sheet Data ~ work in progress, coming online soon
Examples of some of the often asked questions like drive shaft stripe colors, engine/transmission, etc.
Trim Tag Examples
Examples of every assembly plant's trim tags for Chevelle and El Camino/GMC Sprint.
Engine Photos
Several engine compartment photos.
Interior Photos ~ Bench Seat
Examples of several interiors by code number.
Interior Photos ~ Bucket Seat
Examples of several interiors by code number.
Interior Photos ~ Monte Carlo
Examples of several Monte Carlo interiors by code number.
Options by Quantity/Cost
Options listed as RPO and/or Accessory.
Options by Series/Model Number
Options listed by RPO and percentage sold.
Production Year Calendar
August of 1970 to July of 1971.
Production Numbers By Plant
Last VIN reported by GM for each assembly plant.
Production Numbers By Style/Model
How many of each style, model, and engine type (L6 vs. V8) was produced.
Warranty Protect-O-Plate cards ~ Chevelle
Examples of Chevelle Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards.
Warranty Protect-O-Plate cards ~ El Camino
Examples of El Camino Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards.
1971 Chevelle Photo Gallery
Photos of 1971 Chevelles in almost every color offered.
1971 El Camino Photo Gallery
Photos of 1971 El Caminos in almost every color offered.
1971 Monte Carlo Photo Gallery
Photos of 1971 Monte Carlos.