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Wow I got my ass handed to me.....

Started by 1974dodgecharger, November 24, 2014, 01:42:34 AM

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1974dodgecharger

I was told by knowledgeable people that I was calling the 'Plymouth cuda' all wrong its, 'dodge cuda'....even from 1970s I was told its, 'dodge cuda'!!!!


time to google...

Mytur Binsdirti

You need to stop hanging out with 17 year olds.

Ghoste

Don't Google Cuda, look up "knowledgeable".   :icon_smile_wink:

Paul G

So here you go. Dodge and Plymouth both had an "E" Body. "E" was the chassis designation for that model. Most parts are interchangeable but not all. Body panels and interior parts are different. Some items are the same like most of the glass, drive train, etc.

Plymouth made the Barracuda as the base model. The 'Cuda was the performance model. Dodge made the Challenger as the base model, The Challenger R/T was the performance model. There were other packages like SE, Rallye, that were trim upgrades.

1972 Charger Topper Special, 360ci, 46RH OD trans, 8 3/4 sure grip with 3.91 gear, 14.93@92 mph.
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4cruzin

There was also a luxury model called the gran coupe for the barracuda . . . So 3 models total.   :2thumbs: Most of the body panels are different but a lot of the interior part were interchangeable . . . Just not door panels. 
Tomorrow is promised to NOBODY . . . .

HPP

Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on November 24, 2014, 01:42:34 AM
I was told by knowledgeable people that I was calling the 'Plymouth cuda' all wrong its, 'dodge cuda'....even from 1970s I was told its, 'dodge cuda'!!!!


time to google...

All depends on where those folks gained their "knowledge." The F&F series of films do not count as automotive education.

Homerr

Seriously, you had to google this?   :brickwall:

Back to Mopar school for you!    ;D

wingcar

Rule Number One:  Never argue with an idiot.   :slap:

(*It's likely he owned a 1970 383 HEMI powered Dodge Superbird in High School)   :brickwall:
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1967 Charger (360,6-pak/Auto)
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Indygenerallee

QuoteMost of the body panels are different but a lot of the interior part were interchangeable . . . Just not door panels. 

Wrong...... There are very few parts that are interchangeable from a 70-74 Barracuda to a 70-74 Challenger.. I believe the only interior part that would interchange would be the kick panels. Most people don't realize the Barracuda is a full inch shorter in the wheelbase versus the Challenger. About all that is the same is the chassis unibody except the floor pan (where it is shorter)
Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

tan top

Quote from: HPP on November 24, 2014, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on November 24, 2014, 01:42:34 AM
I was told by knowledgeable people that I was calling the 'Plymouth cuda' all wrong its, 'dodge cuda'....even from 1970s I was told its, 'dodge cuda'!!!!


time to google...

All depends on where those folks gained their "knowledge." The F&F series of films do not count as automotive education.


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I would of bet the guy a $1000. on the spot, lol
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Kern Dog

Quote from: Indygenerallee on November 24, 2014, 02:10:05 PM
Most people don't realize the Barracuda is a full inch shorter in the wheelbase versus the Challenger.

That is because most Mopar guys know that the difference in wheelbase is actually TWO inches. The Barracuda is 108" and the Challenger is 110".

Ghoste


Baldwinvette77

Quote from: Kern Dog on November 26, 2014, 03:19:21 AM
Quote from: Indygenerallee on November 24, 2014, 02:10:05 PM
Most people don't realize the Barracuda is a full inch shorter in the wheelbase versus the Challenger.

That is because most Mopar guys know that the difference in wheelbase is actually TWO inches. The Barracuda is 108" and the Challenger is 110".

is the chassis shorter too? like do you have to shorten subframe connectors to fit a cuda?

Ghoste

If you notice on the rear valence of the Plymouth E you can see where the valence is forced to go around the rear of the spring hanger.  You wont see that on the Dodge.