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Offline highspeeddirt

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V5X code on window sticker??
« on: May 25, 2006 - 09:49:47 PM »
I noticed on my window sticker, it shows a "V5X VINYL MOULDING"  I found the V5X on my build sheet on line 2 in the stripe "K 1st" box and the "V 2nd" box is empty.  I'm taking a guess that X means black??  I know that some 72's had the wide stripes on the side, but did they put black stripes on black cars then?  I know they did black on black billboards ect. on earlier years.  Could someone enlighten me on this??  :clueless:


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Re: V5X code on window sticker??
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2006 - 10:23:27 PM »
 V5 was an aluminum body side molding with a rubber insert which was colored. X does mean black.

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Re: V5X code on window sticker??
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2006 - 10:55:11 PM »
 :iagree: I agree with Barry.  You can see it on my car in the avatar.

My build sheet for my Challenger looks the same as I have the V5X code and the second box is empty.

I assume that you're talking about Barracudas though as far as the stripes go.  I do believe they did put black stripes on black cars that year and subsequent years.

Here's a pic of a black on black '73 Barracuda, assuming it's stock.  You can just barely make out the stripe.  '72s had a thinner stripe that followed up the rear haunches up the quarters.

1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

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Re: V5X code on window sticker??
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2006 - 04:37:54 PM »
Thanks guys.  I think thats one factory original feature I'll leave off.  I'm not planning on going back totally original, but somewhat close.  I just like the smooth look on those black 'Cudas with lots of chrome.  Kinda like the forum member Blackcuda's car below. :droolingbounce: I'll be going for basically the same look, just with ralleye wheels, 'Cuda hood, and probably no hockey stripe since I'll have my numbers 318.  (Of course if I happen to decide on a 340 and storing the 318, that decision might change  :naughty:)


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Mike