'70 'cuda

[1970hemicuda]

I'm repainting my 'cuda to original.  What color do I want to paint the shaker ... argent, body color or black?  My data plate doesn't say.  Also, what about the lower "gills" ... black or argent?

[4Cruizn]

I think black is the most common and red is the only car that had a body colored shaker.  Welcome to cc.com 1970hemicuda!  Sure would like to see some pics of your ride!  Hope you enjoy the site! 

[Total BS]

1970,

First off, Welcome to C-C.com.  Can you tell us what the original color of your car is?

[1970hemicuda]

Thanks, nice to be here.  FE5 Ralleye Red, roof and body.

[Ghost]

If the interior is red also, I'd go with red.  If the interior is black, go with black.  If white interiored, go with argent.

[1970hemicuda]

Black interior ... is this a matter of personal preference as opposed to Chrysler's way of doing it, or was there no rhyme or reason to the shaker's color?

[OzCuda]

Can't remember where (maybe Barracuda Challenger Restoers Guide), but read something that said shakers from factory were Argent in 1970 and black in 71 with body colour when applicable.

[Topcat]

I think black is the most common and red is the only car that had a body colored shaker. 
 



There is supposed to be one yellow one made also.

[Bondavi]

I second that welcome to the group! Is your car an real R code hemicuda, or a clone? If a clone, are you using a vintage block or crate?

I believe the early build 70 red cudas used red shaker bubbles but after they found issues with the red clinging onto the shaker material, they switched to argent only. Black came in '71 but it is your car, your preference!

Post your data plate if you can...there are gurus here like you would never know who would be able to build your car from the codes. Have you located a broadcast sheet yet, if not, and if the car still has its original interior handy, there are several places to look.

Finally......to say the least   

[Cuda Cody]

Build date will tell us what color it came with.  Post your Fender Tag.

Does your car have rubber bumbers and painted mirrors?

[1970hemicuda]

To answer some questions:  Yes, an original hemicuda.  Build date 12/01/69 (block casting date 11/68).  Chrome bumpers and painted mirrors.  Data plate: R11  YO5  26  EN1  M88  N41  N85  N95  N96  G36  J45  L31  M21  M25
M31  FE5  A01  A62  B51  C16  C55 FE5 H6X9  000  C01  029442  E74  D32  BS23  ROB  202480
Give me a few minutes to get a picture here ~

[kudakidd]

Except for a very FEW body colored ones, all 70 shaker bubbles were argent from the factory

[Oldschool]

Sweet car!     Post the pics of the finished product....   I can't wait to see it!     

[1970hemicuda]

Will do Oldschool ... it's about 3 weeks out.  Thanks for the pict kudakidd ... it gives me a good idea of the finished product, AND I LOVE IT !  Oh yeah, what about the lower "Gills", are they black?

[Cuda Cody]

I will double check the dates tonight... In early 1970 ALL FE5 red shaker cars came with a red turtle, painted red mirrors, and red rubber bumbers.  I know where I would put my money if I was betting.