1971 Chevrolet C20
1971 Chevrolet Pickup

1971 Chevrolet C20

The 1971 Chevrolet featured a few minor changes again in 1971 including a new egg-crate grille with the Chevrolet Bow Tie featured in the center.  Trim levels were known denoted by new names.  The Chevrolet Cheyenne was the new top-of-the-line pickup offered in 1971 and came with custom grained upholstery, special door trim panels, and woodgrain inserts. Standard equipment included: Six-cylinder engine, side terminal battery, dual brake master cylinder, backup lights, panoramic rear window, non-glare inside mirror, padded dash, ashtray, seat belts with retractors, pus-button seat belt buckles, 2-speed electric washer/wipers, safety glass, painted front bumper plus more. C20 or K20 models could be equipped with either a 127 in or 133 in wheelbase with an 8 ft. cargo box available in Fleetside or Stepside models. Also availabe was the 133 in. wheelbase Longhorn Fleetside with an 8-1/2 ft. cargo box, which consequently only was available in 2-wheel drive.

1971 Chevrolet Pickup Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 90 in wheelbase
GS11005 - Panel $2,881 3,460 lbs 15,012
GS11006 - Sportvan $3,304 3,694 lbs 1,846
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 110 in wheelbase
GS11036 - Beauville $3,738 3,936 lbs 481
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 125 in wheelbase
GS11305 - Panel $3,010 3,615 lbs 15,013
GS11306 - Sportvan $3,430 3,856 lbs 2,011
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 125 in wheelbase
GS11336 - Beauville $3,865 4,136 lbs 1,146
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 110 in wheelbase
GS21005 - Panel $2,976 3,489 lbs 5,901
GS21006 - Sportvan $3,350 3,761 lbs 1,774
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 110 in wheelbase
GS21036 - Beauville $3,817 4,094 lbs 345
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
GS21305 - Panel $3,105 3,653 lbs 14,027
GS21306 - Sportvan $3,471 3,929 lbs 2,796
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
GS21336 - Beauville $3,943 4,296 lbs 3,568
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 110 in wheelbase
GS31005 - Panel $3,087 3,781 lbs 624
GS31006 - Sportvan - - 9
GS31006 - Beauville - - 8
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 110 in wheelbase
GS31305 - Chevy Van $3,236 3,948 lbs 9,518
GS3106 - Sportvan $3,594 4,117 lbs 1,834
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 125 in wheelbase
GS31336 - Beauville $4,060 4,590 lbs 1,552
1/2 Ton - Model C - Series 10 - 115 in wheelbase
CS10703 - Chassis & Cab $2,656 3,090 lbs 1,476
CS10704 - Step-Side 6.5 ft. $2,816 3,426 lbs 19,041
CS10734 - Fleetside 6.5 ft. $2,816 3,506 lbs 32,865
1/2 Ton - Model C - Series 10 - 127 in wheelbase
CS10903 - Chassis & Cab $2,689 3,107 lbs 588
CS10904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $2,854 3,510 lbs 7,269
CS10934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $2,854 3,605 lbs 206,313
CS10906 - Suburban (doors) $3,599 3,862 lbs 4,550
CS10916 - Suburban (gate) $3,631 3,870 lbs 5,395
1/2 Ton - Model K - Series 10 - 115 in wheelbase
KS10704 - Step-Side 6.5 ft. $3,414 3,739 lbs 1,438
KS10734 - Fleetside 6.5 ft. $3,414 3,824 lbs 3,068
1/2 Ton - Model K - Series 10 - 127 in wheelbase
KS10904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $3,451 3,832 lbs 364
KS10934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,451 3,927 lbs 9,417
KS10906 - Suburban (doors) $4,226 4,191 lbs 631
KS10916 - Suburban (gate) $4,256 4,191 lbs 994
1/2 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 10 - 102 in wheelbase
PS10542 - Chassis $2,119 2,120 lbs 229
PS10535 - Steel Step-Van $3,425 3,781 lbs 1,905
3/4 Ton - Model C - Series 20 - 127 in wheelbase
CS20903 - Chassis & Cab $2,897 3,496 lbs 4,523
CS20903 - Chassis & Cab with Stake $3,319 - Included in the above total
CS20904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $3,058 3,896 lbs 3,406
CS20934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,058 3,991 lbs 62,465
CS20906 - Suburban (doors) $3,760 4,245 lbs 1,343
CS20916 - Suburban (gate) $3,791 4,253 lbs 1,203
3/4 Ton Long Horn Pickup - Model C - Series 20 - 133 in wheelbase
CE21034 - Pickup 8.5 ft. $3,236 4,100 lbs 3,331
3/4 Ton - Model K - Series 20 - 127 in wheelbase
KS20903 - Chassis & Cab $3,641 3,659 lbs 509
KS20904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $3,804 4,061 lbs 674
KS20934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,804 4,156 lbs 10,066
KS20906 - Suburban (doors) $4,530 4,414 lbs 256
KS20916 - Suburban (gate) $4,538 4,414 lbs 353
3/4 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
PS20842 - Chassis $2,378 2,819 lbs 288
PS20835 - Steel Step-Van $4,198 5,206 lbs 819
PS20855 - Aluminum Step-Van - - 48
3/4 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 20 - 133 in wheelbase
PS21042 - Chassis $2,411 2,841 lbs 167
PS21035 - Step-Van $4,311 5,437 lbs 654
PS21035 - Aluminum Step-Van $5,192 4,638 lbs 37
1 Ton - Model C - Series 30 - 133 in wheelbase
CS31002 - Chassis & Cowl - - 139
CS31003 - Chassis & Cab $2,735 3,641 lbs 11,438
CS31003 - Chassis & Cab with Stake $3,530 - Included in the above total
CS31004 - Step-Side 8 ft. $2,875 4,071 lbs 1,557
CS31034 - Fleetside 8 ft. $2,935 4,157 lbs 1,479
1 Ton - Model C - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
CS31103 - Chassis & Cab $2,775 3,788 lbs 6,071
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 125 in wheelbase
PS30842 - Chassis $2,320 2,992 lbs 278
PS30835 - Step Van $4,080 5,379 lbs 561
PS30855 - Aluminum Step Van - - 71
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 133 in wheelbase
PS31042 - King Chassis $2,350 3,015 lbs 853
PS31035 - Steel King Step Van $4,190 5,611 lbs 1,378
PS31055 - Aluminum King Step Van $6,860 5,537 lbs 107
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
PS31442 - Chassis $2,350 - 1,669
PS31435 - Steel King Step Van $6,040 6,677 lbs 1,052
PS31455 - Aluminum King Step Van $7,170 5,714 lbs 70
1 Ton Motorhome - Model P - Series 30 - 137 in wheelbase
PE31132 - Motorhome Chassis $3,353 3,219 lbs 788
1 Ton Motorhome - Model P - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
PS31442 - Motorhome Chassis $3,391 3,307 lbs 821
 

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Front Tread Rear Tread GVW Tires
G10 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in - - 4,000 - 5,100 lbs F78 x 14B in
G20 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in - - 5,600 - 5,900 lbs G78 x 15B in
G30 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in - - 6,100 - 8,000 lbs 8 x 16.5 in
C10 115 / 127 in - - - 4,400 - 5,100 lbs G78 x 15B / H78 x 15B
K10 115 / 127 in - - - 5,200 - 5,600 lbs G78 x 15B / H78 x 15B
P10 102 in - - - 4,600 - 5,400 lbs G78 x 15B
C20 127 / 133 in - - - 6,200-7,500 G78 x 15 / 8.75 x 16.5 six-ply
K20 127 / 133 in - - - 6,400-7,500 lbs G78 x 15 / 8.75 x 16.5 six-ply
P20 125 / 137 in 220.75 / 244.75 in - - 6,500 - 7,500 lbs 8.75 x 16.5 in
C30 133 / 157 in - - - 6,600 - 14,000 lbs 8.75 x 16.5 in
P30 133 / 157 in 220.75 / 265.75 in - - 7,300 - 14,000 lbs 8.75 x 16.5 in
 

Vin Number Decoding - 1971 Chevrolet Pickup

Location: On plate attached to the rear face of left-hand door hinge pillar and on right side of cowl under hood.
 
First Symbol - Type
C = Conventional Cab G = Chevy Van
K = 4x4 P = Forward Control
Second Symbol - Type of Engine
S = Six T = Diesel
E = Eight  
Third Symbol - Gross Volume Weight (GVW)
1 = 3,900 - 5,800 lbs 2 = 5,200 - 7,500 lbs 3 = 6,600 - 1,000 lbs  
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Cab to Axle Dimension
05 = 30-35 in. 07 = 42-47 in. 09 = 54-59 in. 10 = 60-65 in. 14 = 84-89 in.
Sixth & Seventh Symbol - Body Type
02 = Chassis & Cowl 05 = Panel Van 16 = Suburban (gate) 35 = Forward Control (Steel Step Van) 55 = Forward-Control (Aluminum Step Van)
03 = Chassis & Cab 06 = Suburban (doors) or Sportvan 32 = Motorhome 36 = Beauville Van  
04 = Step-Side Pickup 14 = Blazer 34 = Fleetside 42 = Forward Control Chassis  
Eighth Symbol - Production Year
1 = 1971
Ninth Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta, GA. J = Janesville, WI. P = Pontiac, MI. T = Tarrytown, NY. 1 = Oshawa, Canada
B = Baltimore, MD. K = Kansas City (Leeds), MO. R = Arlington, TX. U = Lordstown, OH.  
F = Flint, MI. L = Los Angeles, CA. S = St. Louis, MO. Z = Fremont, CA.  
Remaining Symbols - Production Sequence Numbers
Remaining numbers were the sequential production number starting at 100001 for each plant.

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