Need pics of `cuda taillight blackout area.

[torredcuda]

OK.I still can`t decide on what stripe to order but I have decided to blackout my tail panel so I need some pics and info as to exactly where to tape off.If you guys come thru quick enough I might even have  it done Monday since it`s a holiday. 

[Steve]

Here are a couple of pics of an extra original tail section that I have. I don't have a pic of the top side of the panel, but I can tell you that the blackout goes up about half way to the trunk lip seal. I can take a picture of that tommorow (weather permiting).

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[360 'CUDA]

You have to improvise
Without the 'CUDA chrome on the tail I did it this way
I thought it turned out OK

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[shaker71]

Here is a pic of what mine looks like right now. Its how i bought it. If its any help.

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[torredcuda]

You have to improvise
Without the 'CUDA chrome on the tail I did it this way
I thought it turned out OK

I`m not worried about correct since I don`t have the mouldings either,just wanted to get some ideas on how the factory and you guys did yours.Steve or Shaker,could you get me a pic of the top flange area where it goes into the trunk lip?I`d like a pic of that area if you wouldn`t mind.Thanks guys,I`ll post up some pics when mine`s done.

[Steve]

Try this and see if it helps.

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[360 'CUDA]

I guess I did the top like the factory did

I never noticed it before

[Steve]

360- your setup looks good!

Here's a question for you 72-74 guys (and gals): Do you use the chrome trim if you plan to put an AAR spoiler on the deck? AND, did the factory produce any 72-74 cars without the trim? If so, how did they do the blackout? I assume it would look like 360's.

[360 'CUDA]

I don't think I have ever seen a blackout panel on a stock Barracuda

If you already have the holes in the decklid and the tail you should use the chrome but
it would probably look better without it

I bought a '74 'CUDA that had a T/A spoiler (modified to fit) with the chrome and it didn't look
too bad

[Steve]

I have decklid off of a '70 'Cuda, which doesn't have the holes or studs for trim. My quarters in the rear are under construction  , so I can put in the holes and studs are go without. I'll probably leave the trim off and put on an AAR spoiler. I'm definately doing the blackout treatment.