1964-65 Barracuda Fenders

That is a 65 Barracuda in top picture. A 64 Barracuda has different a grille and the wide sweep fenders like the Valiant pictured.
There is a difference in the way hoods open between the 2 years. The 65 has a little release lever under the center emblem.
At least that is what I have found on a 65 Valiant hood. I wouldn't think there would be a difference in a 65 Barracuda hood.
Manufacturers are always trying to save as much money as they can. It would make no sense to have a different hood for a 65
Valiant and a 65 Barracuda. The Barracuda is a Valiant with a different roof.
Well maybe I'm wrong. I did look online at 64 Barracuda pictures and they had the narrow sweep fenders. Apparently the 64
Barracudas did have a different fender than a 64 Valiant. I would swear that I have seen 64 Barracudas with the wide sweep
fenders.