confused newbie... is it 1971?

can somebody help me with this? i just purchased a cj5. title says 1971, but don’t know what month is was produced (how can i find out?) it has a v8, original purple. is this a 1971? i’ve read a lot of post (other forums) that contradict each other and wasn’t sure what i’m working with. the VIN is 8305017365745. sorry for the ignorance, but i’m working on it.

 

yep. original purple. is that rare?

 

:uwop:

 

Post some pictures.

The V8 is not original if it was built in 1970. Usually titles are issued based on model year, not calender year. Sept/Oct '70 is in the '71 model year.

 

here's a link to the jeep that i bought. i can take more pics if needed. thanks for all the help.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/553219213.html

 

where is the tub tag located?

 

Firewall, on the driver's side.

 

opps! sorry. i didn't notice the pdf link. i just skimmed through the post. i'll take a look at it now.

 

here's a couple of pics... thanks again for the help!

 

Looks original-ish to me. Too bad the paint is failing so badly though.

Which engine do you have? It would be good to post some more pictures in larger format, including under the hood.

 

no. i'm not 100%, but pretty convinced. there's purple everywhere. it's,under and on the backside of the dash, under the hood, in the engine compartment. it sure looks like factory paint. i see no indications of it not being. the sickers have purple accents within the logo and on the edges like they were made for going on a purple jeep.

 

here's a couple of pics under the hood.

 

So you don't know what engine it is? Looks like a Buick (300, 340, or 350) to me, though I'm not the ultimate authority about the Buicks. The Buick V8 is a really easy swap to these. The Buick requires changing/modifying the grille, and yours has been replaced or modified.

 

no. i'm not sure. i will have to get my father to take a look at it to see what it is. all i know is that the block says 350, but not sure what make.
i think you guys have established that it's a 1971 model, the purple is a good possibility, and the engine has been replaced, possibly a Buick. that's more information that i was even expecting. i really appreciate everyone's help.
one more thing. if it's original purple, and i plan on refurbishing it, would be better if i went back with that color. or does it matter for resale? thanks again!!