unhook on the tranny and reach up under the dash and release from back of speedometer, pull it out and install new one.
make sureyou have quarter panels for a 71 el camino not fora 71 chevelle they look the same but are usally a little lighter in color
no as the 77 isn't as wide as the 71.
possibly a 68, 70, 71, and 72 chevelle.
You have to remove the passenger fender well to get to it. After you remove it, unbolt it and unplug it and it's out. VERY simple to replace, NOT so easy to get to though.
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there are no hidden vin numbers.
71 Chevelle right at 3800 lbs. 86 mont about 3400
It WILL fit. However, the 1970 bumper has turn signals in it where the '71-'72 front bumpers do not.
On the firewall, passenger side. You'll have to remove the fender to get to it.
3.31 or a 3.55 are good all around gears.
It should as they are both the same frame and are A-bodies.
The Chevelle in the movie "Faster" is a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.