1973 Cuda Hood Inserts

[Shaky]

Has anyone ever seen red hood scoop inserts on a 73 Cuda?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I have often seen this , was it factory , Dunno

 

[Challenger RTA]

I have often seen this , was it factory , Dunno

CUDA been! I do recall seeing them on 72 an up. But not all.

 

[Shaky]

Taken when I was stationed in Vicksburg, Ms. 1982. I purchased the car for $800.00 from the original owner who bought it from Vicksburg Chrysler Plymouth summer of 1973. Car was completely original except for battery and fuel filter. 28,000 miles at the time.

 

[Xcudame]

I believe it was an option to have the hood scoops and the grille.

 

[larry4406]

I believe it was an option to have the hood scoops and the grille.

I am gonna say no to the hood scoops being color coded. I think this is rumor.

The color coded grill was a V21 option.

 

[Xcudame]

OK, the grille was obviously offered in six different colors per @larry4406 post, but why do three members remember seeing colored hood inserts? Was it another option?

 

[larry4406]

OK, the grille was obviously offered in six different colors per @larry4406 post, but why do three members remember seeing colored hood inserts? Was it another option?

Folks modify their cars as they see fit. These cars are 50+ years old, and many things have become urban legend if you will. Many people remember their friends "hemi six-pack" as well....

I painted the outer portion of my '72's hood scoops black cause I liked it. Prior owner(s) painted the front grill color coded (not a V21 car). Doesn't mean it came that way. I have seen many other cars that someone painted the entire scoop black just like mine.