Rear Valance 67-69 Barracuda Dual Exhaust Cut Outs

[JTG]

Did the rectangular dual exhaust cut outs only come on Formula S Cuda's ? if yes, then all other factory dual exhaust Cuda's would have come with the circular cut outs?
If possible, can someone please provide a clear large close up pic of the factory rectangular cut out on the rear valance, that would be very much appreciated, thank you.

 

[krazykuda]

I'll check.

 

[racerkilla]

here is a shot of my rear cut outs... 68 formula s

 

[krazykuda]

This is my 68 Formula S 340 with original paint. Unfortunately some dumbass rear ended me at a stop light. He said that it wasn't his fault, he is a "professional driver" (trucks) and hasn't had a ticket in 17 years.... :evil3:

Well, he got one this day.... Jackass..... :finga:



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[mvh]

I wouldn't say the dual cutouts were only "Formula S", since in 1969 there was also the "Cuda" package featuring the 340 engine.

And in 1967, only the 383-S had dual exhaust, and it had round cutouts and round tips. The 273 Commando, which could also be ordered with the Formula S package, had a very large single rectangular tip and cut-out, on the driver side only.

So the exhaust tips are associated with the engine choice option, not with the Formula S suspension package.

You can buy a dual cutout valance from Autobody Specialties and other suppliers.

 

[JTG]

Thanks krazykuda and racerkilla for the pics.

 

[JTG]

I wouldn't say the dual cutouts were only "Formula S", since in 1969 there was also the "Cuda" package featuring the 340 engine.

And in 1967, only the 383-S had dual exhaust, and it had round cutouts and round tips. The 273 Commando, which could also be ordered with the Formula S package, had a very large single rectangular tip and cut-out, on the driver side only.

So the exhaust tips are associated with the engine choice option, not with the Formula S suspension package.

You can buy a dual cutout valance from Autobody Specialties and other suppliers.

Hi mvh, in other words the 67 Cuda with 383-S is the only model to have dual round cut outs, and all other Cuda's with factory dual exhaust will have rectangular cut outs in the rear valance panel.

 

[1969383S]

Hi mvh, in other words the 67 Cuda with 383-S is the only model to have dual round cut outs, and all other Cuda's with factory dual exhaust will have rectangular cut outs in the rear valance panel.

Correct...

 

[JTG]

Correct...

Thank You 1969383S

 

[krazykuda]

Here's some pictures of my 67 formula S 273. It has factory trailer tow package.


Left side:

View attachment 67 Flma S A02 B.jpg

Left closer, the cut out is rectangular and very slight:

View attachment 67 Flma S A03 B.jpg

Right side:

View attachment 67 Flma S A01 B.jpg

Right side closer:

View attachment 67 Flma S A04 B.jpg

 

[qkcuda]

Mine was a 318 car and I modified the rear valance for the two rectangular cutouts.

 

[JTG]

Thanks for the pics qkcuda, I will be doing exactly what you have done, my rear valance is in excellent condition, so it made no sense to change the entire panel to an AMD piece.

 

[qkcuda]

Thanks for the pics qkcuda, I will be doing exactly what you have done, my rear valance is in excellent condition, so it made no sense to change the entire panel to an AMD piece.

Here is a template I received from someone, not sure who, maybe even someone here. It was pretty accurate. Measure twice, cut once.