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    Offline barrcudaguy

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    Barracuda found
    « on: August 25, 2008 - 09:18:32 PM »
    Hello All,

    I am new to the site but recently came accross what I believe is a 1974 Barracuda. The car is sitting at an abandon house. I know Plymouth made Barracuda's in 1974 but did they make 'Cuda's in 1974? If so would a 'Cuda' emblem be on the back tail panel like in 1970-1971? I plan on taking some pics tomorrow and will post them as soon as I can. Thnx.
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    Offline 71bigblock

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #1 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:36:53 PM »
    Yes, there were 'Cudas in '74.  And I think there should be an emblem on the tailpanel, too.  Most likely will have a 360.  I'm not sure if the 318 was available in a 'Cuda, but I think it was. 

    Pics would be cool.

    And welcome!   :wave:
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    Offline Ghost

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:38:49 PM »
    Yes, 72-74 Cuda's came with either the 318 or 360 engines.
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:45:38 PM »
    Take some photos or post the vin#, we can help you identify the year.


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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:46:43 PM »
    Right
    Plymouth made 'CUDAs from '69 to '74.  As far as E-bodies are concerned the '70 to '74 cars VIN numbers start BS23 for Hartops and BS27 for (convertibles '70 and '71 only)

    Barracudas have VINs that start BH23 or BH27  and GrandCoupes start BP23 or BP27.

    An easy way to spot a '74 is the seatbelts. Modern seatbelts that have two retractors on the floor so the shoulder and lap belts retract.  

    If it has a single shoulder belt bolted to the roof it's a '73 or below

    All 'CUDAs 1972 to 1974 were available with 318s  :clueless:

    Welcome
    « Last Edit: August 26, 2008 - 01:43:15 AM by 360cuda »
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    Offline 71bigblock

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #5 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:48:37 PM »
    Quote from: Ghost on August 25, 2008 - 09:38:49 PM
    Yes, 72-74 Cuda's came with either the 318 or 360 engines.

    Well, the 360 didnt come about in ebodies till '74...
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:50:47 PM »
    Quote from: 71bigblock on August 25, 2008 - 09:48:37 PM
    Well, the 360 didnt come about in ebodies till '74...

    That's correct, the biggest motor you could get before that was a 340.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline Ghost

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008 - 10:25:03 PM »
    That's right.  For some reason, I thought that the 340 was replaced in 72.
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #8 on: August 26, 2008 - 06:59:22 PM »
     :picture:  :lol2:  :dunno:  :popcorn:











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    « Last Edit: September 03, 2008 - 10:14:36 AM by 360cuda »
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    Offline cudadave72

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #9 on: August 27, 2008 - 09:18:10 PM »
    Quote from: 71bigblock on August 25, 2008 - 09:48:37 PM
    Well, the 360 didnt come about in ebodies till '74...

    The 360 replaced the 340 mid model year 1973 :2thumbs:
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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #10 on: September 03, 2008 - 01:12:31 AM »
    Hi barrcudaguy! Welcome!  :wave:

    Would love to see pics of what you found!  :grinyes:
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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #11 on: September 03, 2008 - 10:18:19 AM »
     :picture:   :picture:  :woo:  :violin:  :sleeping:
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    Offline pink panther

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #12 on: September 03, 2008 - 01:44:44 PM »
    round taillights?
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    Scott   -  Member since 9/18/2005

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #13 on: September 03, 2008 - 03:15:57 PM »
    Quote from: pink panther on September 03, 2008 - 01:44:44 PM
    round taillights?

    i thought this would be the easiest way to tell. Welcome!!!
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    Offline 74 340 4speed

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    Re: Barracuda found
    « Reply #14 on: September 05, 2008 - 01:31:22 AM »
    Yes there were 'Cudas in 74.  I have one.  :bigsmile:  Look for the BS code in the vin and this on the left side of the tail pan.





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