1969 Barracuda 'Options'

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Some question about the available options for the 340, 383 and 440.

The proper front fender decals.

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Question, Could the 1969 Plymouth Barracuda be ordered with the optional 340 engine, but without the
Formula-S package or 'cuda 340 package.

It is my understanding that the option Code #E55 was for the 340 engine / H.D. Suspension package only.
 
Yes, you could get a 340 in a Barracuda without ordering a Formula S or 340 Cuda option. I think that it may have been equivalant to a 340 Dart Swinger.
 
M-Code Cuda,

Correct, in 1969 you could order the Code #E55, which was the 340 Engine and
Suspension Package, with the 8 3/4" 3.23 Gear open-rear.

This is the Code that gave you the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblem on the front fender.

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The 'Cuda Performance Package'
* Dual black-striped hood, twin scoops and lower body paint trim.

The Code #A53 'Formula S Package',
* 340 engine (standard)
* Heavy-duty torsion bars
* Heavy-duty rear leaf springs
* Front stabilizer bar
* Firm-Ride shocks
* D70 x 14" Wide-Oval Tires

The 'Formula S Package' (Options)
* 383 engine
* E-70 x 14" Wide-Oval Tires (standard with the 383 engine)
* Formula S Body Trim

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It still doesnt make sense to me that the 340-S emblem was put on a "non" formula-s car. Why the "S" in the emblem if its not a "Formula S"?? Maybe Im just trying to justify how long it took me to find a pair of really nice 340-S emblems??? LOL
 
4spdragtop,

I've had a bunch of 69' Barracuda's, and I'm still trying to figure this one out.

You could order the 69' 340 with a Formula S package with the horizontal striping, but mark off the Code #V78 (delete stripe).

The front fender emblem ''Barracuda 340-S' was used for both the Code #E55 (340 engine option) and Code #A56 (340 Formula S option).
 
Weird stuff, when I bought my "S" it had fiberglass fenders, and wrong badges on the fenders. It still had the orig fendertag, so I know for sure it is a true "S". Prev owner had a "circle fish" from 67 I believe on the glass fenders. It took me a while to find a pair of orig "340-S" emblems and NOS "fish" fender emblems
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
4spdragtop,

I've had a bunch of 69' Barracuda's, and I'm still trying to figure this one out.

You could order the 69' 340 with a Formula S package with the horizontal striping, but mark off the Code #V78 (delete stripe).

The front fender emblem ''Barracuda 340-S' was used for both the Code #E55 (340 engine option) and Code #A56 (340 Formula S option).
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When you ordered the Formula-S sport stripe V6_ , the accent stripe V7_ was automatically deleted, no V78 on the fender tag. The stripes would go over the top of each other.
When you got the Sport Stripe V6_ , the 340-s or 383-s emblem wasn't put on the fenders, nor was the fish emblem. You got JUST the "Barracuda" script emblem.
When you ordered a 'cuda package A13, A56, A57 there is the V78(accent stripe delete) on the fender tag. Likely because the accent stripe could still go on the car without interfering with the 'cuda striping.

This is a V6R (sport stripe-RED) car, NO fish or 383-S emblems on the fenders.
 

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I'm throwing a 'curve ball' now.

When you got the 'cuda 340, 'cuda 383 and or 440 'cuda "Cuda Package'- there was 'no' Formula S emblem anywhere on the body.

My 1969 440 'cuda - did 'not' have any emblem on the back trunk deck panel.
 
The '69 'cuda package came with the "standard" Barracuda rear finish panel with argent paint and the fish emblem.
 
BB Dave,

I think I got it,,,,,,,,after 43 years.

The black rear trunk-lid deck panel 'applique' black with the 'Formula S' medallion on the
right side of the panel, only came through with the Formula S package, either with the
standard 340 engine or 383 optional engine.

These cars, also had the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblem on the front fenders.

The standard Barracuda, ordered with the Code #E55 (340 Engine Package) also
had the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblems on the front fender.

The 340-S emblem really had nothing to do with the Formula-S handling package.

It was nothing more than an engine application call-out.

A 1969 Barracuda could be ordered with a 340 engine, but not required to have the
Formula-S package.

On the other hand, the 383, 'was required' to have the Formula-S package, with
E-70 x 14" wide oval tires.
 
Here are the break downs from 1969 Barracuda , Barracuda S ,, Formula S, Cudas, and packages , and total production , i have them all right from Govier , 1969 to 1971 , Iwould say other people on here have these also , but if anybody wants to know numbers , on anything from 69 to 71 A, B and E body let me know i will be happy to give them . BH23 being the 2 door coupes, or hardtops, and BH29 being the 2 door Sports hardtop or fastback.
 

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More confusion,

1969 Barracuda 340 with the Code #A53 Formula S option, and horizontal striping.

Front fender 'Barracuda' only emblem.

I'm told by another 'Mopar Expert', that the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblem was put on the front
fender for the 340 Formula-S cars that had the Code #V78 horizontal stripe delete, or Plymouth
Barracuda's with the Code #E55 (340 Engine) option.

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kt340sport said:
Here are the break downs from 1969 Barracuda , Barracuda S ,, Formula S, Cudas, and packages , and total production , i have them all right from Govier , 1969 to 1971 , Iwould say other people on here have these also , but if anybody wants to know numbers , on anything from 69 to 71 A, B and E body let me know i will be happy to give them . BH23 being the 2 door coupes, or hardtops, and BH29 being the 2 door Sports hardtop or fastback.
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Hey KT, can you post pic of 69 "S" ragtop 4 spds? Vin BH27P9BXXXXXX

Thanks
4spdragtop
 
Mags,

The Code #A53 Formula-S package cars, had the 'grille-black finish', and the
rear trunk deck panel black with 'Barracuda' lettered on the center above the
key opening, and the Formula-S medallion on the right corner.

The chrome exhaust tips were part of that package.

The Code #A56 'cuda 340 - Code #A57 'cuda 383 - Code #A13 440 'cuda - Options were
cosmetic body trim packages added to the already Formula S equipped cars.
 
My 69 383-S fastback was a stripe delete car and came with 383-S emblems on the front fenders and the S emblem on the tail.
 
My 318 automatic MODTOP survivor with "sport stripe" (no motor call out in the stripe), came with the fish emblem as standard under the "Barracuda" script emblem on the fenders.
 

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69 Cuda 440 said:
BB Dave,

I think I got it,,,,,,,,after 43 years.

The black rear trunk-lid deck panel 'applique' black with the 'Formula S' medallion on the
right side of the panel, only came through with the Formula S package, either with the
standard 340 engine or 383 optional engine.

These cars, also had the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblem on the front fenders.

The standard Barracuda, ordered with the Code #E55 (340 Engine Package) also
had the 'Barracuda 340-S' emblems on the front fender.

The 340-S emblem really had nothing to do with the Formula-S handling package.

It was nothing more than an engine application call-out.

A 1969 Barracuda could be ordered with a 340 engine, but not required to have the
Formula-S package.

On the other hand, the 383, 'was required' to have the Formula-S package, with
E-70 x 14" wide oval tires.
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Morgan, exactly rite, here is a very rarely seen advertizement showing that a 340 ordered Barracuda WITHOUT formula-S still had heavy duty suspension but without the formula-S black-out grills and rear finish panel!
 

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As per Chryser Performance 'Plymouth Division [November 1968]

A limited production of 1969 'Special Package' 440 'Cuda cars will be built in December 1968,
to be made available for the 1969 racing season, and will be available priot to both the AHRA and NHRA
Winternationals.

The 440 'Cuda cars (440/375 HP) cars will fall into the 1969 C/SA (NHRA Stock Class)
or SS/GA (NHRA Super/Stock Class).

The Fastack 440 'Cuda will have a weight of #3310 lbs., and be made with an
automatic tramsission "only", and large drum brakes 'only".

Currently, the cars will be built in the 'Fastback' only model, and with a 727 Automatic
tramsmission. Plans for the '440 Special Package' to be made avaialble in the Hardtop Coupe
or Convertible have not yet been released.

There are no plans to make available a 4-speed manual transmission to these '440 Special Package' cars.

Currently, these cars have a Scheduled Production Date, and will be made available
in a limited production run.
 
R/T

I don't think anybody has the exact production numbers of the 440 'cuda.

Best guess was 344 Total,
299 Fastbacks
45 Notchbacks
 
From the number i know of is like 360 total M-cudas. Aproximately 300 fastbacks and 60 coupes. I have just over 100 cars in my registry.

If you add the supposed number of 640 M-Darts that total is 1000 M-code A-bodies that were needed to be built by the factory in order to qualify for factory stock class???
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
As per Chryser Performance 'Plymouth Division [November 1968]

A limited production of 1969 'Special Package' 440 'Cuda cars will be built in December 1968,
to be made available for the 1969 racing season, and will be available priot to both the AHRA and NHRA
Winternationals.

The 440 'Cuda cars (440/375 HP) cars will fall into the 1969 C/SA (NHRA Stock Class)
or SS/GA (NHRA Super/Stock Class).

The Fastack 440 'Cuda will have a weight of #3310 lbs., and be made with an
automatic tramsission "only", and large drum brakes 'only".

Currently, the cars will be built in the 'Fastback' only model, and with a 727 Automatic
tramsmission. Plans for the '440 Special Package' to be made avaialble in the Hardtop Coupe
or Convertible have not yet been released.

There are no plans to make available a 4-speed manual transmission to these '440 Special Package' cars.

Currently, these cars have a Scheduled Production Date, and will be made available
in a limited production run.
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Morgan, the part about only fastbacks will be built is very interesting to me! The registry i run has over 100 cars and the first 9 lowest vin#'s are ALL coupes!!! Is there any chance i can get a copy of the article you speak of? Dave
 
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