how many on here own a Gran Coupe?

[AARuFAST]

GranCuda70
Thnx for sharing.

Gran Coupe Barracuda

No harm improving your RIDE.  Lot of cars had options add by the dealers.......  All that counts it is your RIDE the way you want it and how you present it.
Check out me on NEWBIE for my info.  The previous owner did some changes which make the GC look more of a muscle car.  I am in the process of changing the spoiler back to the luggage rack don't know if i will remove the hockey stick. Don't know if I will like the luggage rack.
I purchased a trunk lid and found a great luggage rack on ebay. So I can just switch them. I changed the 14 in road wheels to 15 in Rallye wheels.  On our AAR I get flack because I installed a rubber bumper on the rear.  AAR's did not have one on rear.
I added right side mirror and changed the color.  It is our family RIDE and it is the way I want it to look and don't give a crap about the know it all's correct attitude.  My son and I are the ones walking away with the trophy's...
My son has been enjoying the AAR since he was 16. Couldn't keep the chicks away.  He is 41 still not married. Has his own homel He has a Girl friend.  He saw to many buddies lose everything in divorce.....

////////////  CUDA AAR

[EB3-GranCoupe]

  Now THAT is some mighty fine trim!   

[GranCuda1970]

I personally in my opine never cared for the luggage rack but it definately depended on you life personality... Imaganing a happy group exiting the car for a camping trip and had the extras strapped to the luggae rack, I think the go-wing adds personality to Hell I like to go Fast and look good while i do it. Keep the spoiler it looks better ,but for origionality it looks good too!! Your choice.


 

[AARuFAST]

GranCuda

Like I said, I have purchased another trunk lid with the mounting hardware already on it. So, If I don't like it I can just switch it..
The previous owner said when he had the dash refurbished and the company did not produce color dashes. So, he did not paint or dye the dash to match the interior with the white top needing replaced he went with a black top add the Spoiler, Hockey Stick. It all blended in real nice,  I like your signature GRAN CUDA THAT IS WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE NAMED THE GRAN COUPES. I THINK I WILL LOCATE SOMEONE THAT CAN MAKE AN EMBLEM GRAN CUDA.  it is a Luxury Cuda. It has everything like a CUDA but with AC, PW.  High on E-bodies.

AARuFAST

[GranCuda1970]

GranCuda

  I like your signature GRAN CUDA THAT IS WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE NAMED THE GRAN COUPES. I THINK I WILL LOCATE SOMEONE THAT CAN MAKE AN EMBLEM GRAN CUDA.  it is a Luxury Cuda. It has everything like a CUDA but with AC, PW.  High on E-bodies.

AARuFAST

 I agree and I like fully loaded GC's with all the options , could not tell from a 383 cuda and with leather seats, rimblows, AAR style grill inserts they definately looked classy.

[AARuFAST]

Gran CUDA Coupe Ragtop

Some interesting bulletins from Plymouth
1970 Plymouth Model Year
 

6/23/69: Rear deck panel molding treatment added to Elastomeric Bumper Group [A22]; N/A w/Exterior Trim Group.
340 engine is available w/Trailer Tow Package.

Sport Stripe [hockey stick] is optional on' Cuda models. Front bumper guards [M81] N/A on 'Cuda models.

Rally Road Wheels [W21] are available in 14 and 15'' sizes.

Styled Road Wheels [W23] are 14'' only.

Shaker Fresh Air Package [N96] requires variable-speed wipers [J25] with the 440-6v and is available on 'Cuda models only.

7/29/69:  Exterior Trim Group [A46] not available for production until further notice.

Vinyl Bench Seat [H4] not available on convertibles.
Green Vinyl Roof [V1F] not available w/Lime Light [FJ5] or Lemon Twist [FY1] paints.

Gator Grain Vinyl Roof [V1G] is not available with In-Violet [CF7], Rallye Red [FE5], LimeLight [FJ5] or Lemon Twist [FY1].

The Standard axle ratio for the 225-c.i. Engine, with automatic transmission and without Sure-Grip differential is 2.76 [D51]; 3.23 [D53] is optional. Performance Axle Package [A36] is available with air conditioning on 340, 383 and 440-4v engines.

Variable Speed Wipers [J25] are std. with 440-6v and 426 engines. All wheel covers are 14-in. only.

Fresh Air Shaker Hood [N96] is available with 340 engine and includes Variable Speed Wipers [J25].

9/19/69: Leather Bucket Seats are now available on all Barracuda and 'Cuda models as option. Remain std. on Gran  Coupe.

Eight new trim codes added to Barracuda line. White & Blue, White & Green, and White & Red in various applications.

11/25/69: Thirteen additional body-color-racing mirrors will be available by 12/15/69.

Performance Hood [J54] is now available for Barracuda and Gran Coupe models.

Hood Pins [J45] are required with the Performance Hood until further notice.
12/15/69:   New Spoiler Package [A45] will be available effective with 1/5/70 production. This package contains chin whiskers and the aerodynamic rear spoiler. Codes M91, E24, E44, and E61 are not available with Spoiler Package. Aerodynamic Rear Spoiler [J81] will be a single-coded option when front spoilers are not desired.

Fresh Air Shaker Hood [N96] will not be available with 340 engine until further notice.

Backlite Louver Package [A67] is not to be sold on all cars registered in state of Pennsylvania.

Front & Rear Elastomeric Bumper Group [A22] has been expanded to include eight additional colors effective 1/5/70 production.
1/15/70:   H4 Trim codes are extra-cost trims for the Barracuda and 'Cuda models.

1/28/70:  Effective with early February production, two new High impact paints, Sassy Grass Green [FJ6] and Moulin Rouge [FM3], will become available. Wide body-side tape stripes will be available.

 Interior trims are limited to Black [X9] White & Black [XW] and Black Frost [A8]. Vinyl roofs and convertible tops are limited to White [V1W] and Black [V1X]. Tu-Tone paint treatments are limited to Black and White roofs only. Body-colored mirrors will be available.

 Four new wide body-side tape stripes are available except when Body-Side Moldings or the Hockey Sport Stripe is ordered. Colors are Lime Daylite Fluorescent [V4], only available with Sassy Grass Green; Pink Daylite Fluorescent [V4M], only available with Moulin Rouge paint; Black [V4X] and White [V4W], available with all exterior paints.

2/25/70:   The new wide body-side tape stripes and the new body-color mirrors will be available for production approximately 3/9/70.

3/4/70:   AAR "Cuda introduced at a base price of $3,966. Options are restricted to' Cuda Paint/ Trim Selections, Elastomeric Bumper Groups [A21, A22], Backlite Louver Group [A67], Dual Body Color Racing Mirrors [G36], Wheel Lip Moldings [M26], Front Spoilers [J78], Power Steering, Fast Ratio [S74], Automatic Trans. [D34], Vinyl Roof, Black [V1X], 3.91 Axle [D57] and any radio option.

4/3/70: Cloth and Vinyl Bucket Seats [P5X9] are now available for 'Cuda and Barracuda models.

Hockey Sport Stripe [V6X] will be available on Barracuda and Gran Coupe models approximately 5/1/70.

Not available w/Body-Side Moldings.
Road Lights [L34] will be available on Barracuda and Gran Coupe models starting approximately 5/1/70 production

[GranCuda1970]

  Thank you that was very informative.

[ArcticCuda]

My 1970 L-code Gran Coupe. Now with 383 based stroker (489 cid).


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[GranCuda1970]

  SNICE!!!!

[EB3-GranCoupe]

 

i followed your build out here on c-c.com.  it really looks sharp!

[AARuFAST]

Boy that looks great I still have to return my panel to argent.

  Here was the tag on my GC

   END
   J25 M21 M25 M31 R11 VSW
   FK5 A04 026 055 G31 G33
   FK5 PRX9 000 B11 ------
   E44 031 BP23 GOB ------

 She was a Deep burnt orange turning her Fj5 , Black interior, GC wood Non Ralleye Guages, 318 / 904 / 3 on the tree, cruise control not sure what the rest was but she was assembled in LA I tink she has the 3 piece trunk panel trim. I am not as far as you but i should be close this summer to running the 69' 440 , 4-speed, 8 3/4 391 posi , all heavy suspension , front disk brakes , front rear sway bars, front rear torque boxes. dual snorkel air cleaner like yours but black wrinkled. I cannot wait to see her run. will add hood pins and a go-wing later. But she will stay Gran Coupe on the outside all trim and rocker will stay GC including badgings. Will keep overhead console, but will not add lower console just 4-speed stick out of the floor.

Have U painted your tail panel.  Year one & Eastwood carry the correct argent metallic TEXTURED paint in pints.  I redid my panel and grille with it and it looks great.  It is a btch to keep clean.   Jeff     

Gran Coupe Convertible

[GranCuda1970]

OH Boy ! That looks good I like they way it reflects I noticed that off my grill the summer after i bought it when i was parked near the river. I will be getting my argent from eastwood and need to do the rocker moldings as well. The Previous owner blacked out the panel when I removed the trunk lock I saw the argent underneath.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

From what i can tell on my rockers, they appear to be a Dark Argent.  Anybody have a paint code for that?  I need to redo mine, they are pretty nasty.

[GranCuda1970]

Yah I want to know too!  Maybe the darker used on the 71 wheel caps?

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Yah I want to know too!  Maybe the darker used on the 71 wheel caps?

I'm 99% sure you are right.