Author Topic: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?  (Read 752 times)

Offline OzCuda

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Most people would paint it Hemi Orange but I thought that the colour of this engine could vary from car to car.  Was a 383 4bbl in a Barracuda definately hemi orange or blue or possibly either?

What are your thoughts on what looks best in a limelight car?
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Re: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2006 - 08:25:31 AM »
I beleive the 'N' code 4bbl 383 was Orange, and the 'L' code 2bbl 383 was blue.

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Re: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2006 - 05:44:43 PM »
Thanks, when you are replicating a 1 of 64 car, there isn't a lot of info around.
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Re: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2006 - 08:17:25 AM »
Luv to see some pics Ozzie-Cuda!

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Re: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2006 - 04:07:46 PM »
Still just a painted shell at the moment (some pics buried deep in the restoration folder).  Is meant to go back into the shop to correct a couple of paint problems and get suspension and engine fitted so as to get it back on its wheels.  Hopefully have some pics in a couple of weeks that will start to resmble the finished car.
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Re: Is there a correct block colour for a 70 383-4bbl Barracuda (not 'Cuda)?
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2006 - 05:14:54 PM »
werent the non hp engines blue? or teal (something like that, im color blind)? i was never sure of that!?!