69 Barracuda fendertag question

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Found a 69 Barracuda in France with this fendertag, supposed to be a Formula S, but I don't see the E53 option code.

Also a few unknown codes, any help please...

I think:

V78 END
G15 G33 L31 M21 H31 R78
A01 A86 B41 B51 C16 G55
5787 D68 B5 910 R04B54
B44 C31 BH29 F9B ......


BH29:
Plymouth Barracuda
High
2 Door Sports Hardtop

F9B: 318 230HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1969
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

.......: Sequence number

B44: Unknown
C31: 69 only Left & Right Head Restraints
5787: Unknown Exterior Color
D68: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Unknown Color
B5: Bright Blue Metallic Int. Door Frames
910: Build Date: September 10
R04B54: Order number


A01: Light Package
A86: 69 only Interior Decor Group
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
B51: Power Brakes
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
G55: Outside LH Remote Painted Racing Mirror

G15: Tinted Windshield
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
H31: Rear Window Defogger
R78: Unknown

V78: Accent Stripes, Deleted
END: End of Sales Codes
 

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i could be wrong but I don't think it can be a formula S with a 318 ....it would have to be a minimum of a 340 to be eligible for a formula S package in 69
 
I'm sorry to say that it's not a Formula S based on the 318. Does the BH29F9B match the first part of your VIN?
 
with and "F" in the Vin and the what you say is "B44"? I believe it would be "E44" if you look close so that is 318 "F" and "E44" are both vin codes for 318. So no Formula-S option... A53 would be the code...but not with 318
 
Another thing to consider -- export cars sometimes had different engine options. For example, I believe the biggest engine you could get in the Barracuda in 1968 in Mexico was the 318. In Europe, gas prices were much higher, and engines generally were much smaller. The average family car had a 1600cc motor, so even the 5.2 was enormous. But I don't know if they even promoted the Formula S in foreign markets.
 
mcodecuda said:
I'm sorry to say that it's not a Formula S based on the 318. Does the BH29F9B match the first part of your VIN?
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I didn't get the VIN from the seller, only the tag.

Seller is asking 1.700 € (soon that will be $1.700 :usa2: LOL), car is rough, no drivetrain, no interior, front window, guess I'll pass. If the 340 was there, that would be another story.

Very difficult to find an original A-body (61-75) with a 318 in it indeed, 340 would be supersuper rare.... I parted out 3 slant 6's and only 8, but that was a Swiss 73 Dart. (for the mountains ofcourse)
 
Baron007 said:
I didn't get the VIN from the seller, only the tag.

Seller is asking 1.700 € (soon that will be $1.700 :usa2: LOL), car is rough, no drivetrain, no interior, front window, guess I'll pass. If the 340 was there, that would be another story.

Very difficult to find an original A-body (61-75) with a 318 in it indeed, 340 would be supersuper rare.... I parted out 3 slant 6's and only 8, but that was a Swiss 73 Dart. (for the mountains ofcourse)
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if you mean one thousand seven hundred dollars ....that might not be a bad deal. if its not too rusty, any fastback gen 2 barracuda is worth quite a bit. The fenders alone in good shape are worth $5-700 these days.

you can always put a bigger engine in it.

if its not rusty or beat up that might actually be a pretty decent deal.
 
Baron007 said:
LHD
No K-frame too. Looks solid though. Maybe rear quarters full off bondo?
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OH yea ....I would get the seller down a little on the price and get it.

That is a fastback Gen 2 barracuda

Gen 2 barracudas are to A-bodies what 68-70 chargers are to B-bodies. Its a specialized car that shares some parts with the masses yet still unique enough to be more sought after than the average.
 
HI. That car has a 1968 fender on the driver side for sure, looks like the other side is the same colour so probably 68 also. Not positive but I don't think you can put 69 grilles on 68 fenders. The header panel is different between the two years also. Bobby
 
V78 END
G15 G33 L31 M21 H31 R78
A01 A86 B41 B51 C16 G55
5787 D68 B5 910 R04B54
B44 C31 BH29 F9B ......

Looks like it should be........ But the tag is hard to read.

V78 END
G15 G33 L31 M21 M31 N78
A01 A86 B41 B51 C16 C55
B7 B7 D6B B5 C10 B07054
E44 D31 BH29F9B


E44= 318-2 Barrel

D31= Light Duty 904 Automatic Transmission TorqueFlite

BH29
B = Plymouth Barracuda
H = High
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
F9B = 318 230HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
9 = 1969
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
1XXXXX= Sequence Number 1XXXXX
B7= Paint Code: Medium Blue Metallic (Jamacia Blue)
D6B= Trim Grade/Style/Color
D = Deluxe
6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats
B = Light Blue
B5= Upper Door Frame: (B5 Brite Blue Metallic)
C10= Date Built: 12 / 10 / 1968
B07054= Order Number: B07054
A01= Light Package
A86= Interior Decour Group
B41= Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
B51= Power Assisted Brakes
C16= Console w/ Buckets
C55= Bucket Seats
G15= Tinted Windshield Only
G33= Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
L31= Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21= Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M31= Belt Molding 69-70
N78= Performance Gauge
V78= Accent stripe delete
END= End of Codes



Very Similar to my 383S Tag.
 
Ok, thanks for the info.
It sure has some interesting options, if it were a bit more complete I would go for it.
Now it is only a body with a fendertag on it, not sure if even that is original to this car.
Could check with the VIN on the dash...

Just bought a 2dr 62 Dart 330 (also in France). Also have a '68 2dr Chrysler 300 project, 69 2dr post Valiant, 68 2dr Coronet (my good car) , Lebaron 89 conv., and non Mopar 65 Mustang coupe + 66 Stang conv. bigbig projects..:happy7:
 
this is the fender tag off of my 69 fb 340 formula "S"

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B07054 - B prefix, the car was built for Canadian sale.
 
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