1973 Barracuda

Posted By: rocksmopar

1973 Barracuda - 05/09/14 04:11 PM

I just made a deal on a pretty nice 1973 Barracuda but the options on this one are a little odd. It has a build sheet but no fender tag.
Its a BH23H3B vin with a column shift. It is B5 blue with blue interior.
Is it rare or is it just something I haven't seen in awhile?
Either way its a keeper and I'm going to enjoy driving it...
Thanks for any input and I'll post pics after I pick it up.

Posted By: basketcase

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/09/14 04:36 PM

Posted By: burdar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/09/14 09:13 PM

I don't think there are any production numbers for 73 but I doubt many 340 BH cars were made. The blue with blue interior is a cool color combo. I think you have a rare car there. Rare doesn't mean it's worth a lot of money however. 73's just aren't going to ever bring much. Lets see some pictures.

Posted By: moparpollack

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/10/14 02:39 AM

Just bought a 73 barracuda myself. It's a BH23H car also with a ton of options, front and rear sway bar, buckets console, double scoop hood, high performance cooling, power steering with cooler, side stripes, and dual exhaust tips. All the cuda options except the cuda badge.

Posted By: 1972CudaV21

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/10/14 07:39 PM

You can't go wrong with a '73-'74. Personally, I prefer the '72's because they don't have the big bumper guards. If I owned a '73-'74, I'd at least change the front bumper around and maybe the rear as well.

The 1972 'Cuda has always been my favorite because of the round lights on the back. Making up for any horsepower loss over the '70/'71 versions is easy to fix...

Posted By: denfireguy

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/12/14 03:13 AM

Quote:

I just made a deal on a pretty nice 1973 Barracuda but the options on this one are a little odd. It has a build sheet but no fender tag.
Its a BH23H3B vin with a column shift. It is B5 blue with blue interior.
Is it rare or is it just something I haven't seen in awhile?
Either way its a keeper and I'm going to enjoy driving it...
Thanks for any input and I'll post pics after I pick it up.

There were less than 20,000 built total. About 9000 were BS 'Cudas. Most 73s were G 318s. Most were automatics. The Medium blue bright blue interior was popular but there are no break downs of colors, interiors or anything like that around.
Craig

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/19/14 08:28 PM

This one does have front and rear sway bars, heavy duty cooling, a/c and a highway gear. Picked it up yesterday and drove it 70 miles home without any problems. Very happy with this car.

Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/19/14 10:47 PM

I bet you are! Looks great but of course we need more pics to be sure.

Sheldon

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:52 PM

Took more pics last night

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:53 PM

Sorry about the sideways pics...

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:55 PM

Needs to be cleaned up a little. The previous owner peeled off some bumper guards on the drivers side and it took a lot of paint with it.
I think it will be painted over the winter.

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:55 PM

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:57 PM

Engine runs great but it feels a little restricted. Maybe a carb change will wake her up.

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 01:58 PM

Paint flaws, should I keep the top?
Also I have a nice build sheet but no fender tag..
How much does Galen charge to reproduce one?

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 02:06 PM

Yes and the one big mistake I'm sure everyone noticed is the rear marker lights. I think the only solution is when the car gets paint I will fill in the sections with metal. Maybe I'll fill in the front lights also to match....

Posted By: basketcase

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 05/20/14 03:54 PM

nice

keep the top

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 06/02/14 04:19 PM

I changed the rims, tires and raised the rear end a few inches to change the look. I like it!

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 06/02/14 04:20 PM

Last one..

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Posted By: cdstl

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 06/03/14 03:32 AM

Sweet. What are your tire sizes?

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 06/03/14 04:20 PM

Front is 245/60-15 on a 15 x 7

Rear is 275/60-15 on a 15 x 8

Its a nice combo on inexpensive American Racing Outlaw 1's...

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 12/16/14 03:04 PM

Well its been awhile since I posted but I finally found some time to yank the drivetrain out.

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 12/16/14 03:06 PM

Unfortunately, everywhere I looked, there was filler, rust or rotted metal.

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 12/16/14 03:09 PM

So now I'm at the point of no turning back, my drivetrain refresh project has turned into a full blown restoration.

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Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 12/16/14 03:13 PM

This is my first real restoration that is including major sheetmetal replacement but I figure its a good way to pass the time in winter here in Chicago.

Posted By: rocksmopar

Re: 1973 Barracuda - 12/16/14 03:20 PM

Probably won't get to work on the car til after the Holidays. I turns out I also need a firewall. Haven't decided whether to patch it or replace the whole darn thing.

Happy Holidays to everyone and be safe out there.

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