If the hood has nostrils, it's definitely a 61, as Phil says.
On the other hand if it does NOT have nostrils, it COULD still be a 61. Those were so unpopular, that even GM would swap in the new hood when repairing front end damage. The headlights are a safer guide.
Also, back then titles weren't as crucial as they are now. It's possible that you have an early 62 truck which happened to get registered as a '61. Of the VIN plate and the title, the VIN plate is more definitive.
Brian
