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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: Rich G. on October 18, 2019, 08:36:20 AM

Title: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Rich G. on October 18, 2019, 08:36:20 AM
Is there an exact location for the Cuda emblem on a 73. The by Plymouth has the hole location. Every one I see at shows is in a different spot. I thought the end lines up with the end of the by Plymouth emblem and centered with the tail light.
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: 73_Cuda_4_Me on October 18, 2019, 08:49:07 AM
Here is the way mine was when I first looked at it to buy it.... I have not seen any sign that anything was moved before I got it...

'Cuda centered on center of light up/down, and by plymouth appears mostly centered under the 'uda' of the 'Cuda...
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: gzig5 on October 18, 2019, 12:40:38 PM
On my 73 the "by Plymouth" is centered under the 'Cuda they are a little more offset to the right than shown in that pic.  No idea if that is original or correct.
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Burdar on October 18, 2019, 01:43:15 PM
From the 72 dealer brochure.
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1972/72_Barracuda_1.jpg

Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Swamp Donkey on October 18, 2019, 03:15:04 PM
Next time I'm down in the shop I'll try and snap a picture of mine.  Mine was stolen a couple of years ago, but the faded outline is still there and should be original for a 73
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Swamp Donkey on October 19, 2019, 09:17:41 AM
On my car, the right side of the by Plymouth emblem starts 2 1/16 of an inch from the license plate opening.  The end of where the Cuda emblem would start is around 1 15/16 of an inch. 
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Swamp Donkey on October 19, 2019, 09:19:22 AM
Not sure why my pictures end upside down and sideways.  Haha. 
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Rich G. on October 19, 2019, 09:40:01 AM
Thanks for the responses
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: anlauto on October 19, 2019, 09:40:11 AM
I think lining the "a" up with the edge of the "by Plymouth" emblem is typically accepted  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Mrbill426 on January 22, 2023, 07:33:19 PM
Excellent... I've been wondering about this, now that I finally received (back ordered) a new "By Plymouth" emblem.  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Cuda tail panel emblem
Post by: Hood on March 29, 2023, 08:42:41 PM
For what it's worth from an original owner...