Hello guys,
Just picked up a new project! ’74 cuda. Was nicely optioned but obviously needs a lot of work. I’ve done a couple of a-bodies in recent years, including a ’69 fastback, but don’t know much about e-bodies. I’m sure this forum will be a big help! Thinking about which direction to go with this car, and wondering how important originality is. Does this car need to be kept factory correct to retain its value? My preference is to resto-mod with a better engine (perhaps a 5.7) and trans. Also not sure I want to stick with original colors and the ’74 style side maker lights (needs fenders and patch repair on quarters anyway, so thinking of changing them to flush-mount ’70 style while retaining ’74 front and back end). Appreciate your input – thanks!
Fender tag:
BS23: Plymouth Barracuda, Special, 'Cuda. 2 Door Hardtop
G4B: 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1974 Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
195791: Sequence number
E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
KG8: Deep Sherwood Poly Exterior Color
A6XW: Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black/White
000: Full Door Panels
B07: Build Date: November 07, 1973
144782: Order number
V1W: Full Vinyl Top, White
U: USA Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats
G11: Tinted Glass (all)
G34: OS LH Remote Racing Mirror
H51: Air Conditioning with Heater
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
J52: Inside Hood Release
J54: Sport Hood
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M25: Wide sill moldings
M26: Wheel Lip Moldings
M31: Belt Moldings
M88: Decklid Moldings Treatment
N76: Coolant Recovery System
N85: Tachometer
R35: AM/FM Stereo Radio (10 Watts)
V6W: Longitudinal Stripes, White
26: 26in Radiator
CTD: Codes Continued on 2nd Fender Tag
L2 -? -
625 -?-
