Hello From Colorado

[Runner_68]

Hello everyone. Some of you may know me from B Bodies and A Bodies. This is my first time on E Bodies.

We are in search of a, in particular, a 70 Cuda / Barracuda to build a full race car out of. We found one locally but I need some expert input.
I understand the difference between the Cuda and Barracuda but this one perplexes me. It is obvious it is a Barracuda from the VIN but it came with a 383. I was under the impression that only the Cud's came with big blocks, maybe not. Also, this car has a factory tach on the hood. Is that possible or did someone replace the hood?

Below is what I found on the VIN/Fender Tag decode. Any input is appreciated.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

BH barracuda's could get up to an N code motor. A 383-4 barrel.
No tach available on the hood.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I was so hoping that car had an m46 on the fender tag breakdown.

WANTED: 1970 barracuda with M46 option in Cars For Sale or Wanted

So I am always looking for a 70 barracuda with M46. M46 is the simulated scoops that go behind the doors down by the bottom of the wheel wells. Ther

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[Runner_68]

Is it even remotely possible that they came with the tach on the hood? Not that I'm doubting you. I guess Hagerty told him it was 1 of 1900 or something like that. Would sure hate to turn it into a race car if it is that rare.

 

[moparleo]

Any big block Barracuda is worth money today. Even the 383- 2 bbl. model that you have. Chop up a Camaro, not a Mopar....
Factory hood tach....no such animal. Added on. Only tach on E-body would be with the Rally Gauge package.

 

[Runner_68]

Any big block Barracuda is worth money today. Even the 383- 2 bbl. model that you have. Chop up a Camaro, not a Mopar....
Factory hood tach....no such animal. Added on. Only tach on E-body would be with the Rally Gauge package.

Interesting Thanks Leo. I wonder where that hood came from them. Tell me about the prices these days. I've seen bare bones clapped out shells go for over $20K.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I have never seen a hood tach on any sales documentation.
Nor have I seen one in any mopar parts book.

Agree with moparleo. If the car has it's fender tag and numbers, let it go to a driver. Find a barracuda that has lost it's fender tag and provenance.
Not many BH L or N code cars out there.
However, it's your cash so build what you like out of what you like.

And please include us here with pictures and details.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

The best price alternative is to buy a 72-74 barracuda. Much lower prices and less collectible. Also there are more available at any given time.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Can we please see some pictures of the hood and tach.
Most likely the hood tach is a direct connection mopar tach from day 2.

 

[Runner_68]

Thanks for the intel guys. I agree. I haven't purchased it yet so only pictures of the VIN and Fender tag. I hate going into a guys shop that I don't know and start snapping a bunch of pics.
There is a reason we're looking for a 70 that I won't bother with.

 

[Runner_68]

I asked the owner to shoot me a pic of the hood tach. It's in a dank old shed off the car and he's somewhat disabled. Stay tuned. He said it was a dealer option for that's worth.
These are the only overall pics I have that he sent when I initially found out about this car. Dressed like a race car but essentially stock. No motor in it. All there. Numbers matching block and 8 3/4 but no tranny.

 

[Runner_68]

I asked the owner to shoot me a pic of the hood tach. It's in a dank old shed off the car and he's somewhat disabled. Stay tuned. He said it was a dealer option for that's worth.
These are the only overall pics I have that he sent when I initially found out about this car. Dressed like a race car but essentially stock. No motor in it. All there. Numbers matching block and 8 3/4 but no tranny.

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If it matters he had all the **** cleared off of it when we took a look at it.
Here is the best pic he could get of the hood tach. No scoops obviously. Any input is appreciated.

 

[340challconvert]

Mopar did sell tachs back in the day. (Direct Connection or Hustle Stuff) They had marginal accuracy and are pretty rare today in good shape.

 

[fasjac]

Probably a dealer accessory. If so, should have the logo somewhere on it.
Not available when ordering a car to my knowledge.
Pic from FABO

 

[Runner_68]

What the hell is with the clown face love you long time "like" over here Joey? Fix that **** if you can. Makes me feel a little gay for posting a thanks.

Thank you gentlemen, this helps.

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Cuda Hunter]

That's funny. I made a post about that gay ass loving thanks. But apparently there are gays advocating for it here.

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I think the like buttons are kinda crappy here. I'm never going to use the thanks button, aside from where I just did a moment ago for joey. I'm not sending any guy here on the site hearts in my eyes to say thanks. Different from all the other "foronly" sites(aebc). If I wanna send some...

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I've tried to find one of those dealer or day two tach's and they are pretty difficult to find. And a shiny penny at that.

The barracuda looks great! Perfect for a race car. (with exception of my own bias of it having a fender tag) Looks like that would work great for a race car.
Are you going to tub it?

 

[Runner_68]

That's funny. I made a post about that gay ass loving thanks. But apparently there are gays advocating for it here.

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I've tried to find one of those dealer or day two tach's and they are pretty difficult to find. And a shiny penny at that.

The barracuda looks great! Perfect for a race car. (with exception of my own bias of it having a fender tag) Looks like that would work great for a race car.
Are you going to tub it?

Thanks. Tubs, cage, full monty. However I decided it's not the one to cut up. I handed it off to a friend who will put it back to original. The hunt continues. Believe me, I know they're hard to find. Something will turn up.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

So, what did it sell for?