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    Offline thetex

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    70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « on: November 27, 2005 - 07:52:55 PM »
    I know nothing about the 70 grand coupe. What features would it have?
    Any links to detailed descriptions?           Thanks
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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #1 on: November 27, 2005 - 09:27:22 PM »
    I'll take a stab at it from memory....

    The Gran Coupe was an upscale model in the Barracuda line, engine choices were 225, 318, 383-2V and 383-4V.

    They came with  Gran Coupe badging on the front fenders, tail panel and inside door panels. Interiors were fancy, leather or cloth inserts in the front seats, cloth also in the rear seat when so equipped.

    Overhead consolette with accessory guages and some extra mouldings on the exterior.

    I think I am forgetting something.........

    Barry
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    Offline mrcuda

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #2 on: November 27, 2005 - 09:37:01 PM »
    Going to try and help out a little from my own memory. The gran coupe also had woodgrain inserts in the door panels. I believe the trim on the center grille also was chrome. The dashboard looked like a standard dash with woodgrain trim.
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #3 on: November 27, 2005 - 09:53:31 PM »
    Here are some Gran Coupe photos, this one has the cloth interior, I LOVE this car. It was at the Indy show last spring....
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #4 on: November 27, 2005 - 10:00:27 PM »
    I can't believe how many of these gran coupes were cloned or parted out. I bet the numbers on Gran coupes have to be pretty low right now. BTW does anybody know the actually Gran coupe count on hardtops and convertibles?
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    Offline willhaven

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #5 on: November 27, 2005 - 10:33:20 PM »
    What kind of extra info was shown on the consolette?
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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #6 on: November 27, 2005 - 10:42:41 PM »
    Door ajar warning light and buzzer, low fuel lamp and seat belt lamp. It also included the formed headliner.

    The option code was C26 for the overhead consolette, it was also available in Cudas as part of the PR __ ( leather) interior.
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    Offline A383Cuda

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #7 on: November 27, 2005 - 11:03:34 PM »
    You can find production numbers at this site.

    http://www.440magnum-network.com/info/tech/1970barracudatotals.shtml
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    Offline thetex

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #8 on: November 28, 2005 - 09:41:27 AM »
    Thanks for the info on these.  They aren't worth any more if not original, right?   I know of one that has a 440 in it now.
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #9 on: November 29, 2005 - 08:03:29 AM »
    I have a 70 and a 71 gran coupe. On the 70 gc's the grille is black just like the AAR's. I converted my 71 into a cuda clone. It was probably worth more as a gc. I'll probably restore the 70 back to a gc since they're starting to go up in value now.
    Here's a pic of how the 71 gc looks now.
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #10 on: November 29, 2005 - 08:37:08 AM »
    Love that gold GC. I had a '70 'cuda340 that came originally gold but was silver when i got it. Dont see that color often.
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #11 on: November 29, 2005 - 09:27:59 AM »
    Quote from: thetex on November 28, 2005 - 09:41:27 AM
    Thanks for the info on these.  They aren't worth any more if not original, right?   I know of one that has a 440 in it now.
    You mean worth anymore if they are original?Of course they would be,numbers are the thing just like any other classic car.To me,even if its an original slant six car its worth more than a swapped in 440,anyone can change to a 440 you can never change back to the original stuff if it is gone
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    70 Barracuda Gran Coupe,383-4bbl,# Match
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #12 on: November 29, 2005 - 09:31:58 AM »
    Quote from: hotrod98 on November 29, 2005 - 08:03:29 AM
    I have a 70 and a 71 gran coupe. On the 70 gc's the grille is black just like the AAR's. I converted my 71 into a cuda clone. It was probably worth more as a gc. I'll probably restore the 70 back to a gc since they're starting to go up in value now.
    Here's a pic of how the 71 gc looks now.

    My 70 GC came with an argent grill and tail panel
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    2012 Subaru Forester
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    02 F250 S'cab Powerstroke 7.3 4x4 6 speed Manual
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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #13 on: November 29, 2005 - 04:09:55 PM »
    I stand corrected. My 70 gc, which I've given to my son to rebuild, actually has an argent grille.
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    1971 Cuda, Tor-red, Bench seat
    1971 Cuda Drag Car
    1973 Cuda Clone, EFI/OD Limelight
    1970 Superbird (Yes, it's real) Black Ice
    1971 Barracuda Sassy Grass Green (sold)
    1970 Challenger RT SE 383 Plum Crazy
    1969 Road Runner Hardtop
    1968 Road Runner Coupe (sold)

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    Re: 70 Barracuda grand coupe details please
    « Reply #14 on: November 29, 2005 - 06:23:43 PM »
    Quote from: hotrod98 on November 29, 2005 - 04:09:55 PM
    I stand corrected. My 70 gc, which I've given to my son to rebuild, actually has an argent grille.
    Need another son?I could be adopted if there is a Barracuda under the tree!Think about it a 41 year old new addition to the family,no diapers to change,well most of the time,no crying=forget that one,lol,make my own living and own my own ranch.All you have to do is sign me up,give me a cuda and I'll even let you come ride my horses,Sound good?LOL :dupe:
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    70 Barracuda Gran Coupe,383-4bbl,# Match
    2012 Subaru Forester
    70 D100 Adventurer 383 pickup
    02 F250 S'cab Powerstroke 7.3 4x4 6 speed Manual
    06 Honda VTX1800S Spec 3
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