1971 cutlass, how do i find out what model it is.

kylem4711 · 06-13-2007, 11:55 AM

Hello,

Sorry to sound like a newb, but i bought a 1971 cutlass a while back because i really liked the look. but now i am interested in finding out what model it is, s, sx ect. anyway, can i find this out by the vin? are there any key characteristics that i can look for? i know it has an original 455 engine. i am not home right now so i cant get the vin, but if i get it can someone help me out or something? thanks a lot

Jokers69 · 06-13-2007, 01:26 PM

Try here..
http://members.aol.com/drewinva/olds/vin/

Here's a good site to browse..
www.442.com

Jokers69 · 06-13-2007, 01:39 PM

PICTURES PLEASE

joe_padavano · 06-13-2007, 01:40 PM

Those are both good links, but keep in mind that option packages (and prior to 1972, even the engine code) do not show up in the VIN. The SX was an option package, as was the 442 in 64-67 and 72-on.

kylem4711 · 06-13-2007, 01:54 PM

kylem4711 · 06-13-2007, 01:55 PM

i put on some:
american racing rims, i think they look nice... ha

Jokers69 · 06-13-2007, 05:41 PM

sweet..

Jokers69 · 06-19-2007, 03:06 PM

well, you've kept us in suspense long enough, were you able to decode it?

06-13-2007, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
kylem4711 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 23	1971 cutlass, how do i find out what model it is. Hello, Sorry to sound like a newb, but i bought a 1971 cutlass a while back because i really liked the look. but now i am interested in finding out what model it is, s, sx ect. anyway, can i find this out by the vin? are there any key characteristics that i can look for? i know it has an original 455 engine. i am not home right now so i cant get the vin, but if i get it can someone help me out or something? thanks a lot

06-13-2007, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,852	Those are both good links, but keep in mind that option packages (and prior to 1972, even the engine code) do not show up in the VIN. The SX was an option package, as was the 442 in 64-67 and 72-on. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

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06-13-2007, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 202	Try here.. http://members.aol.com/drewinva/olds/vin/ Here's a good site to browse.. www.442.com

06-13-2007, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 202	PICTURES PLEASE

06-13-2007, 01:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
kylem4711 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 23

06-13-2007, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
kylem4711 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 23	i put on some: american racing rims, i think they look nice... ha

06-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 202	sweet..

06-19-2007, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 202	well, you've kept us in suspense long enough, were you able to decode it?