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[superbirdrag]

I am looking for some one who has extensive knowledge about A-body barracudas . There is no fender tag . I know the car is a 1969 barracuda convertible with a 340 engine . What else is it ?

BH27P9B340937

 

[junkyardhero]

without a build sheet or fender tag, there's not much info. it codes out to a 69 vert with a 340

 

[Daves69]

This may be of some use for research........

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Library Page (1965 - 1969)

 

[slantsixdan]

B = Barracuda
H = High trim line
27 = Convertible
P = 340-4bbl HP engine
9 = 1969 model year
B = built at Hamtramck, Michigan
340937 = serial number

 

[H22A4]

Is there a broadcast sheet? Without a fender tag or broadcast sheet you’re not going to get more details on the car relative to what options it left the factory with.

 

[superbirdrag]

I was told all 69 convertibles with 340s were formula s ?

 

[4spdragtop]

All 68 340 barracudas were S. Not all 69 340 verts were S. You could get a 340 in 69 in all 3 body styles and it not be an S.

 

[H22A4]

I was told all 69 convertibles with 340s were formula s ?

Hopefully the seller didn’t quote that to you to justify a higher selling price? Considering it doesn’t have a fender tag, hopefully you got a decent discount and it didn’t ‘even out‘ with him claiming they are all Formula S’??

 

[Xgoldfish]

According to GG white book Plymouth made approximately 125 plain Barracuda convertibles with a 340 (34 4spd, 91 auto). Rare indeed.

 

[OldmanRick]

From what i understand, all Formula S cars had the engine call out in the side stripe. Whether they allowed a stripe delete idk. The other easily identible thing is the blackout tail panel. Surely it has probably been repainted some time in it's life, but if there is a hint of black back there under the current paint, it might be a clue. Good luck. Looks like a non S may be a real find.

 

[Demonracer]

There was indeed a stripe delete, I ordered my 68 Formula S 4 speed car "stripe delete". When I got it home, I put 67 hood inserts on it and sold the 340 inserts. I didn't want anyone knowing it was a 340 car, I claimed it as a 318 that I put a 4 barrel on.

 

[Killer6]

I am looking for some one who has extensive knowledge about A-body barracudas . There is no fender tag . I know the car is a 1969 barracuda convertible with a 340 engine . What else is it ?

BH27P9B340937

Get the back seat cushion out, & see if You've got a VIN matching broadcast sheet, if so all of Your answers are right there.
As SSD called it out, H is High Line trim, so a real chance it is an "S" model...how 'bout some pics...We luuuuv pics!!!

 

[4spdragtop]

I believe all 2nd gen cudas had "H" as trim level. Has no bearing on it being an S or not.
OP hasnt been back, must have not liked the answers lol.

Get the back seat cushion out, & see if You've got a VIN matching broadcast sheet, if so all of Your answers are right there.
As SSD called it out, H is High Line trim, so a real chance it is an "S" model...how 'bout some pics...We luuuuv pics!!!

 

[Killer6]

I believe all 2nd gen cudas had "H" as trim level. Has no bearing on it being an S or not.
OP hasnt been back, must have not liked the answers lol.

Ahh, good to know, while I dig the A-'cudas I is faily ignit 'bout 'em...

 

[4spdragtop]

I wouldnt say "ignit" lol. We are all here to learn.

Ahh, good to know, while I dig the A-'cudas I is faily ignit 'bout 'em...

 

[superbirdrag]

this car is bad , it need so much rust repair but it can be done. I was thinking of using it as a parts ar for my 68 s because it does have all the pieces i need .

 

[junkyardhero]

this car is bad , it need so much rust repair but it can be done. I was thinking of using it as a parts ar for my 68 s because it does have all the pieces i need .

i would seriously consider trying to save it rather than part it. it's potentially an extremely rare car.

 

[superbirdrag]

How does this read . A total of 125 340 verts but 83 were 340s ? Or do you add the 125 and 83 to get the total 340 verts

 

[superbirdrag]

This car was a automatic . Does it mean only 8 cars were with 340 S ?