Date of manufacture 74 Cuda

[bak16]

Hello All, I am currently restoring a 74 Cuda and looking to see if any can help me with the date of manufacture.The vin is BS23G4B348929, looking to put a vin sticker on the door. I do not have any other information other than the vin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[hellrats]

Body Type: B = Barracuda
Price Class: S = Special
Body Type: 23 = 2 Door Hardtop
Engine: G = 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
Year: 4 = 1974
Sequence Number: 348929 = 248929th Vehicle Built

 

[hellrats]

If it still has the original engine in it you could look at the casting number. They were cast about 3 or 4 months before the vehicle being built if I remember correctly. Fender tag would be helpful as well. Also look all over the inside and see if you can find a broadcast sheet.

 

[bak16]

Thanks of the info. No engine, no fender tag and no broadcast sheet,

 

[hellrats]

Sounds like you have a clean slate for you build. Have fun and enjoy it when done!

 

[DetMatt1]

If the original engine crossmember is still in it there’ll be a date code stamped on it which iirc would be the date that the engine was mounted on it. It’s stamped forward facing and just under the crank pulley.

 

[bak16]

That I do have and can check, thanks mutely.

 

[bak16]

Should read thanks much.

 

[moparlee]

Should read thanks much.

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