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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: Mrbill426 on June 29, 2023, 02:22:54 PM

Title: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Mrbill426 on June 29, 2023, 02:22:54 PM
Here is a question.  I am putting back together a LONG term restoration project and while looking through my parts book I found a name plate position I was not aware of that the book says goes on the fenders.  By the book it is a 'Cuda script that is the same part number as the one on the tail panel.  I have never seen that on an E-body 'Cuda fender.  Anyone have some information on this?

Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: PLY474 on June 29, 2023, 03:15:01 PM
The cuda fender emblem was in 74 literature too.  https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1974/74_Barracuda_0004.jpg 

Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Mrbill426 on June 29, 2023, 07:20:47 PM
Well that's interesting too.  :huh: Does not look like it is listed as an add-on option either.  Nothing in the '72 book under "options" either. :dunno:


Quote from: PLY474 on June 29, 2023, 03:15:01 PM
The cuda fender emblem was in 74 literature too.  https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1974/74_Barracuda_0004.jpg
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: pschlosser on June 30, 2023, 02:06:05 AM
Referring to image:
(https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1974/74_Barracuda_0004.jpg)

There sure looks like a typo to me.

The BH cars, like the 1970 Barracuda 318, had a "Barracuda" script on the fenders, but not the doors.
The BS cars, like the 1970 Cuda 440, had a "Cuda" script on the inner door panels, but not the fender.

Am I right?  I think the image has these backwards, kinda.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: PLY474 on June 30, 2023, 09:13:01 AM
I checked the 74 parts catalog (#16) and it supports the sales literature.  I agree, it's strange.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Mrbill426 on June 30, 2023, 04:52:47 PM
Sure is.  Now that I see them listed for '72 & '74, I wonder if anyone has seen an E-body with a factory mounted badge on the fender, other than the right side pentastar.


Quote from: PLY474 on June 30, 2023, 09:13:01 AM
I checked the 74 parts catalog (#16) and it supports the sales literature.  I agree, it's strange.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on June 30, 2023, 09:28:54 PM
I believe the parts books were designed & printed ahead of production so the decision to make changes could still be done .
I have never seen a Cuda emblem on the fender 
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: anlauto on July 01, 2023, 05:39:29 AM
That never happened in my opinion, Neil has it right...pre-production info :alan2cents:
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: torredcuda on July 01, 2023, 06:05:42 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 30, 2023, 09:28:54 PM
I believe the parts books were designed & printed ahead of production so the decision to make changes could still be done .
I have never seen a Cuda emblem on the fender

:iagree:
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Mrbill426 on July 01, 2023, 07:55:19 AM
Thanks everyone for your great input  :twothumbsup:
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: cuda hunter on July 01, 2023, 06:33:33 PM
So, let's see some pictures of actual survivor 72-74 barracuda's and cuda's. 
That would be the definitive answer.   Actual survivors. 
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: pschlosser on July 01, 2023, 06:54:39 PM
Something like this?
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: cuda hunter on July 01, 2023, 10:02:43 PM
WEll, yes, but that is a 70 gran coupe.
The OP has diagrams of 72 so I am assuming he/she is asking about the 72-74 models. 
Are they different from 70-71?
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: Mrbill426 on July 02, 2023, 10:30:47 AM
@cuda hunter (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/cuda-hunter_176) I too would like to see some survivor photos.  I saw a photo of one posted on a Facebook forum but the poster was not the original owner so did not know.  Yes, mine is a '72. 

Quote from: cuda hunter on July 01, 2023, 06:33:33 PM
So, let's see some pictures of actual survivor 72-74 barracuda's and cuda's. 
That would be the definitive answer.   Actual survivors.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: torredcuda on July 02, 2023, 11:46:46 AM
I`ve also never seen the body side mouldings on a `72-74, has anyone else?
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: YellowThumper on July 02, 2023, 08:59:23 PM
Quote from: torredcuda on July 02, 2023, 11:46:46 AM
I`ve also never seen the body side mouldings on a `72-74, has anyone else?
Mines a Challenger. It's a 74 and did come with the factory side molding.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: cuda hunter on July 02, 2023, 09:22:51 PM
 :pixiepop:

I will be watching for these items as they seem to be fairly uncommon.
Perhaps there will be a survivor at Carlisle.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: PLY474 on July 05, 2023, 08:08:04 AM
@Mrbill426 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mrbill426_888) I remember this topic coming up before.  It may have been on cuda-challenger.com, but I don't remember.  Anyway, I finally found the photo that was posted on the thread at the time.  This picture was saved to my computer on 5/13/2017.  The resolution is terrible, and I'm not saying it is evidence, but it's a photo that was discussed previously.  To me the script doesn't look like cuda or barracuda, but more like Volare`, LOL. 

@torredcuda (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/torredcuda_122) I have a 74 V5X 318 cuda.  I think most people ditched the side moldings.  I will too eventually. 
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: PLY474 on July 05, 2023, 08:35:27 AM
73 parts catalog had it too.
Title: Re: 'Cuda script on fenders?
Post by: torredcuda on July 05, 2023, 11:44:32 AM
Quote from: PLY474 on July 05, 2023, 08:08:04 AM
@Mrbill426 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mrbill426_888) I remember this topic coming up before.  It may have been on cuda-challenger.com, but I don't remember.  Anyway, I finally found the photo that was posted on the thread at the time.  This picture was saved to my computer on 5/13/2017.  The resolution is terrible, and I'm not saying it is evidence, but it's a photo that was discussed previously.  To me the script doesn't look like cuda or barracuda, but more like Volare`, LOL. 

@torredcuda (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/torredcuda_122) I have a 74 V5X 318 cuda.  I think most people ditched the side moldings.  I will too eventually.
Probably not too many were ordered with the side mouldings and I agree many were removed when they were re-painted. That pic is pretty bad res but those mouldings are aftermarket so the badges could have been added as well.
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