New Member with a '68 Barracuda Convertible

[Al T]

Hi all.

New member here from Edmonton, Alberta. I recently bought a '68 Barracuda convertible. Car is pretty solid as it had a bunch of metal work done and then a home sprayed paint job that turned out pretty horribly. The top will need to be reinstalled/adjusted as well as there are numerous "wrinkles" in it.  It also needs one top cylinder replaced (it's in transit to me now). The car is a 318 car with a 340 intake and Edelbrock four barrel. The car actually runs and drives pretty good. There are some minor issues that need fixing (temp gauge and fuel gauge not working to name a couple). I'm sure I'll have some questions as I chase down and fix the issues with the car so I'm glad I came across this forum

Allan

[js29no]

Welcome aboard!!!  glad you found us.

[Oldschool]

Welcome aboard....   That is a cool vert....   

[Al T]

I probably should have included a photo of the fender tag. Would anyone be able to decipher it for me? I was told the car was originally beige/creme colored so that won't be a surprise.

Thanks in advance .

Allan

[burdar]

Here is an online fender tag decoder.
http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=85


CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Convertible
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: November 02.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Biege Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.

MOLDINGS:
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
Y1: Black Convertible Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)
w6: Build to Spec's for Canada

[burdar]

Here is the 68 paint chart.  Yours is paint code X "satin beige".

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/paintChipCharts/_1968PaintChipCharts-01.shtml?load_img=4

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/paintChipCharts/_1968PaintChipCharts-01.shtml?load_img=1

[Al T]

Thanks to both of you!

Would the "high trim grade" be a deluxe interior?

Allan

[burdar]

Go to Hamtramck-historical.com and look in the "Library".  You'll be able to look at all the dealer data sheets as well as the interior color/trim options.

[Al T]

It appears a deluxe interior would have a D rather than an H on the Trim line............ if this helps anyone.

[Cudakiller70]

Welcome from California, I like it!

[69ChargerRT]

welcome to the site!  love that car!  im sure with just a touch of tlc she will be a great driver

[jimynick]

Deadmonton, eh? Getting any smoke from Ft McMurder down there? Welcome to the site from Ontarible! Nice car, too.