Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: carnivore]
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10/30/08 07:00 AM
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I think that they are overlooked due to the Super Stock model fastback getting so much attention. I had a 69 383 Formula S notch. I think they are badass with big block power like mini Roadrunner's with a 108 wheel base.
1969 Hemi Charger R/T,
1970 Charger 472 Hemi 6 Sp
1969 Charger Pro Tour Project
1971 Barracuda Convert
1970 440 6pack Superbird,
1968 Fury I Police Pursuit 440 Super Commando 2 door sedan (Black/Blue)
1967 Barracuda Convert
1968 Barracuda Coupe
1972 Charger w 383
1972 Sebring Plus 440-6 Clone
1969 Coronet Pro Street
2009 Challengeer SRT8 stick
1992-1986 Body 2500 4x4 440 stick
1982 Ramcharger 318 Sniper- getting enhanced.
1997 Ram B3500 Van 5.9
1991.5 W250 Cummins- Big Chief
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: carnivore]
#143391
10/30/08 11:47 AM
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I got a 68 barracuda notchback in vegas about 4 years ago.Can anybody tell me why I see very little info. about them? I'm new to the hobby and I would like to know if they are hard to come by or is IT that nobody wants them?
I love the one that I have but I need to know. 
The info on them is just like the info on the convertible and fastback models. It's just a different roof.  Options are very similar. What info are you looking/hoping for?
Sounds like you are thinking of selling it. 
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: carnivore]
#143396
10/30/08 02:58 PM
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No sir I'm not thinking of selling.I am new to the group and was just curious.I've been in my garage for 5 year's puting this together and just love working on it.I think that I'm married,but I just can't remember.Thank you for the information.I gotta go work on my car! 
The yahoo list Barracuda Owners Group BOG is just for 2nd gen Barracudas. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BarracudaOwners/
Also the Data, Interior Trim, Dealer, etc guides are on Hamtramk Historical. They are very, very helpful:
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library-2.shtml
Here's Production numbers for 68 Barracudas:
http://www.plymouthbarracuda.net/information/1968-barracuda-production.shtml
Fast Back 22,575
Coupe 19,997
Convertible 2,840
Total 46,018
Just a WAG, but I probably see 30%-40% Notchbacks to Fastbacks at car shows around here.
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: autoxcuda]
#143397
10/30/08 03:56 PM
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Here's Production numbers for 68 Barracudas:
Fast Back 22,575
Coupe 19,997
Convertible 2,840
Total 46,018
Just a WAG, but I probably see 30%-40% Notchbacks to Fastbacks at car shows around here.
Wow, that's interesting. Based on the number I see, I would have thought there were far fewer coupes made. Thanks for that info.
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: Fab64]
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10/30/08 10:37 PM
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Here's Production numbers for 68 Barracudas:
Fast Back 22,575
Coupe 19,997
Convertible 2,840
Total 46,018
Just a WAG, but I probably see 30%-40% Notchbacks to Fastbacks at car shows around here.
Wow, that's interesting. Based on the number I see, I would have thought there were far fewer coupes made. Thanks for that info.
That's a good point. But...
As a general rule, more expensive and special equipted cars survive longer. The cheaper /6 stipper models went to the junkyard first. As a general rule the cheaper the car the less maintainence and more abuse it gets. In terms of total production of coupes and fastbacks, 47% were coupes.
If you look at those production numbers, the V-8 production was ~15K fastback and ~10K coupes. So for V-8's between the two bodystyles it went down to 41% Coupes.
Now look at Formula S's...
340: 2,857 fastback vs. 867 coupes. That's 23% coupes.
Then 383: 963 fastback vs. 252 coupes. That's all the way down to 21% coupes
Notice a trend? As you go down that list the cars get more expensive. I realize a 383 4spd cars got a lot of abuse. But they also got a lot of fond memories and seem to have lived 9 1/2 lives.
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
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10/30/08 11:48 PM
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Then 383: 963 fastback vs. 252 coupes. That's all the way down to 21% coupes
can you tell me how many 68 coupe 383 4 seeds were made? and do you think the 383 4 speed coupe are worth more? thanks Ed
That list I link to reads... 68 coupe 383 4 speeds: 154 Whereas there were 553 fastbacks.
A real nicely restored "done" low mile white on black?, 383 4spd, loaded sold on Ebay a few months ago for like ~$35K or something. Out of Ventura County, CA.
IMHO, the fastbacks sell for more money and/or sell faster. Exception may be a M-code 69 'Cuda 440 coupe.
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Re: 68 barracuda notch
[Re: mopargilley]
#143403
11/01/08 12:30 AM
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I like the notchback 
Yeah, I know you do..........
Your car is cool, though.
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