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    Offline widing'cuda

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    Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « on: October 03, 2006 - 11:11:51 AM »
    What does M88 on the febder tag mean. I found two anwser. What is the correct one?
    M88 Quarter Panel Tape Treatment
    M88 Deck Lid Moulding treatment (was does this mean anyway)
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #1 on: October 03, 2006 - 12:12:36 PM »
    This is my fender tag decoded at www.stockmopar.com:
    D32   H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans
    E63   383-4 Barrel
    BS23   B = Plymouth Barracuda S = Special 23 = 2 Door Hardtop
    N0E   N = 383 330HP OR 335HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL 0 = 1970 E = Los Angeles, CA, USA
    ******   Sequence Number '******'
    EB5   Paint Code: Bright Blue Metallic / Blue Fire Irid
    H6B5   Trim Grade/Style/Color H = High 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats B5 = Medium Blue
    000   Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
    B19   Date Built: 11 / 19 / 1969
    043329   Order Number: 043329
    EB5   Roof Type OR Color:  Bright Blue Metallic / Blue Fire Irid
    A62   Rallye Instrument Cluster
    C16   Console w/ Buckets
    C55   Bucket Seats
    G33   Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
    H51   Single Air /w Heater
    J25   3 Speed Variable Wipers
    J45   Hood Tie Down Pins
    M21   Roof Drip Rail Moldings
    M25   Wide Sill Molding
    M31   Belt Molding 69-70
    M88   Quater Panel Tape Treatment
    N41   Duel Exhaust w/o Tips
    N42   Chrome Duel Exhaust Tips
    N85   Tachometer
    R11   Music Master Radio AM
    26   26 in. Radiator
    END   End of Codes

    Does this mean my 'cuda came with the strobe stipes or hockey stripes?
    « Last Edit: October 03, 2006 - 12:27:28 PM by widing'cuda »
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #2 on: October 03, 2006 - 12:28:15 PM »
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    M88   Quater Panel Tape Treatment

    ...So says the online decoder but it's wrong, it's really for the rear bright trim.
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #3 on: October 03, 2006 - 12:36:12 PM »
    Quote from: Harms inc. on October 03, 2006 - 12:28:15 PM
    ...So says the online decoder but it's wrong, it's really for the rear bright trim.

    Ok, thanks!
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #4 on: October 03, 2006 - 12:42:14 PM »
    M88 on an E-body is rear deck lid (chrome) moulding, M88 on a B-body is the quarter panel tape treatment, this common code for two different trim options on two different body lines IS confusing leading many to assume that M88 on an E-body is the Billboard or Hockey-stick stripe (which of course is V6*), the * denoting the color of stripe.
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #5 on: October 03, 2006 - 12:51:28 PM »
    Ok,Thanks. That explained alot for me  :thumbsup:
    « Last Edit: October 03, 2006 - 01:12:47 PM by widing'cuda »
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #6 on: October 03, 2006 - 01:34:42 PM »
    For the record a strobe stripe is only availabe on '70 'Cudas after Feb. and only in a few colors, the code is:

    V4X: Black strobe stripe (no restriction on body color)
    V4W: White strobe stripe (no restriction on body color)
    V4J: Chartruse strobe stripe (only available on Sassy Grass cars) only one known to exist
    V4M: Magenta strobe stripe (only available on Moulin Rouge cars) only five known to exist

    If alternate color options are available let me know but to my knowledge this is accurate.
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #7 on: October 03, 2006 - 05:55:42 PM »
    I had asked this question a while back and was told that it was the deck lid moulding treatment as well. I have a 70 cuda that has the m88 code but doesn't have the "deck lid moulding treatment", another member had the same issue. I was told that on a 70, the m88 code (cuda) was for the chrome strip on the tail panel. On later models, m88 is the "deck lid moulding treatment" -- (this is the chrome that is on the edge of the deck lid and also on the back of the quarter panels (where it meets the tail panel))....  I have seen cars on ebay that state that m88 is the 1/4 tape treatment, I don't know where they got that from.........
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #8 on: October 03, 2006 - 08:19:03 PM »
    So it would stand to reason that M88 on an E-body could only be a Plymouth as decklid (or quarter) trim was never an option for the Challenger, whether in separate pieces or as part of the rear "SE" trim panel.

    Maybe someone has a Dodge E-body with M88 on the Fender Tag? Otherwise seeing one with M88 on the Fender Tag should raise a red flag :nono:

    Just a theory :2cents:

    Barry, did i get this one right  :thinkerg: :) :thinkerg:
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #9 on: October 03, 2006 - 08:42:53 PM »
    M88 as far as E-Bodies go is Cuda only, with one exception, (that I know of) Barracudas with front and rear rubber bumpers came with M88 as well.

    In 1970-71 the M88 molding was called "Deck molding treatment".

    For 1972-1974 it was called "Deck lid molding treatment", note the difference?

    Here are some photos, I do not have one from 1972 to show, but these should help;
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #10 on: October 03, 2006 - 09:49:19 PM »
    OK, I have to ask



    (please don't tell me the valance is cut out to make room for the spring shackles)
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #11 on: October 03, 2006 - 09:52:37 PM »
    I have no clue, I have not seen the car in person. I love the rear tires though.  :thumbsup:

    Barry
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #12 on: May 17, 2007 - 09:44:59 AM »
    Quote from: Alaskan_TA on October 03, 2006 - 08:42:53 PM
    M88 as far as E-Bodies go is Cuda only, with one exception, (that I know of) Barracudas with front and rear rubber bumpers came with M88 as well.

    In 1970-71 the M88 molding was called "Deck molding treatment".

    For 1972-1974 it was called "Deck lid molding treatment", note the difference?

    Here are some photos, I do not have one from 1972 to show, but these should help;


    Sorry for bringing up such an old topic...but my AAR has M88 on the tag...does this mean I have a rear rubber bumper, or just the trim around the tail panel...I thought front and rear rubber bumpers were only on red cars..or some other color..not blue..?? This just cought my attention after reading this old topic...
    I'm assuming it's just the trim..?
    Thanks!
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #13 on: May 17, 2007 - 07:10:05 PM »
    AARudy, M88 is the belt moulding, A21 is the rubber bumper and can be ordered in any high-impact color not just red.
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    Re: Fender Tag code quistion; M88
    « Reply #14 on: May 17, 2007 - 07:38:13 PM »
    A21 is the front rubber bumper.

    A22 is both front & rear rubber bumpers.

    All 1970 Cuda's had M88 regardless of bumper style.

    1970 Barracudas with front and rear rubber bumpers also got M88.

    Barry
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