1971 Chevelle

1971 Chevelle/El Camino decoding information links

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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).
• Is it an SS?
  How to tell if a 1971 Chevelle is a true SS.
• Interior Codes
  Listing of all interior codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many.
  
• Paint Codes ~ Exterior/Interior Color Combinations, Stripe Colors, Vinyl/Convertible Top Colors
  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.

Other Links

• 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 Quantity & Percentage of Possibilities
  Options listed by RPO and percentage sold. Chevrolet no longer reported the options by series/model availability.
• 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.