WAYNE0
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Finally got my carpet installed in the cargo area in my 67 barracuda.
67 BARRACUDA CARGO CARPET
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Did your car have carpet on the sides from the factory? Mine didn't, and it looked like it would be difficult to install, so I gave that carpet away.
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My 68 Barracuda fastback has the optional deluxe interior and has carpet over the rear wheel wells.
Yes, I know some cars had it. Just wondering if yours did. I was surprised the carpet kit included the side panels, since probably most cars (standard interior) didn't have it. I would just as soon have not paid for it.
This is why some 69 Barracudas don't have carpet in the rear. The A86 option code explains that it's not available on 'cuda models for whatever reason even though it may have the deluxe interior like mine.
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My first new A56 cuda 340with front bench seat, 4 speed and non deluxe interior did not have fold down rear seat but it did have the rear defroster. The A56 cuda that I have now has a fold down rear seat, but it also has the deluxe interior 4 speed bucket seats and no defroster. Go figure.
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I wonder if no fold down rear seat was standard to keep the advertised base price of the 'Cuda model low.
Also, were bucket seats standard on a 69 Formula S fastback? I thought there were some unique standard interior items to the 69 'Cuda model?
Just like in 1970, they made the standard transmission in a 340 Swinger a 3-speed. Keeps the advertised base price down.
Nothing unique about interiors in any cuda models A56 A57 or A13. The A13 or M codes all had buckets with console automatic obviously. I know of at least one 69 Formula S that had bench seat column automatic.
There was a definite trend towards "de-contenting" the 69s for price competitiveness, especially considering they hadn't hit their sales targets either of the previous 2 years. I don't think bucket seats were ever "standard" except in convertibles. Seats were never a part of the Formula S package AFAIK.
ESP47
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I'll have to check again but I could have sword that my panels had a thin layer of vinyl on them even though they just looked like they were painted.
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My dad, uncle Andy and one of there friends all ordered new 69 barracudas. All were 4spd. My dads was a 340 with saddle tan deluxe interior. My uncles was a 383 with standard green interior and there friends barracuda was a 383 with black deluxe interior. All 3 were formula s. My cousin has my uncles barracuda. My dads had the carpet in the back with the fold down rear seat. My uncles did not. All had consoles. I cant find my dads but i think i found there friends car on marketplace. His was that copper color with black interior. I did the body and paint on my uncles barracuda.
It would make more sense to load the cars up rather than skimp since '69 was the last A body Barracuda and they knew that since '67.
In 1969 the fold-down seat was optional for the first time. It was standard in 67 and 68. You could also order a 340 without the formula S pkg.
Many years ago I parted out a loaded A56 with deluxe interior and it had a fold-down seat with carpeted side panels. The 'cuda was supposed to be a stripped down performance model (like a Road Runner) but this one was different. 4 spd with console, manual brakes and steering.
My A56 is a standard interior bench seat with fold down front armrest. It has folding rear seat. Factory 340 4 spd, 3.91, 16:1 manual with standard manual 10" drums, Rallye "wood" dash and steering wheel with a clock.
I've owned (5) 67-69s and all were FB with folding rear seat. 67s have the nicest interiors in my opinion. One would assume carpeted side panels may reduce noise.
Many years ago I parted out a loaded A56 with deluxe interior and it had a fold-down seat with carpeted side panels. The 'cuda was supposed to be a stripped down performance model (like a Road Runner) but this one was different. 4 spd with console, manual brakes and steering.
My A56 is a standard interior bench seat with fold down front armrest. It has folding rear seat. Factory 340 4 spd, 3.91, 16:1 manual with standard manual 10" drums, Rallye "wood" dash and steering wheel with a clock.
I've owned (5) 67-69s and all were FB with folding rear seat. 67s have the nicest interiors in my opinion. One would assume carpeted side panels may reduce noise.
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