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68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question #870090 12/03/10 05:04 AM 12/03/10 05:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana TimS OP top fuel
TimS OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana	Going to look at a 68 Barracuda notchback today and wanted to get some production info. It's a factory AC car with AT on the column. Supposed to be #'s matching 340 car. Wondered about production #'s on those. It would be a 1st year 340 car so thought they may be low. I believe these were normally /6 or 318 cars. Can anyone give me any help on this. I'm a B and E body guy for years and never owned an old Cuda. Any specifics to look for on this year Cuda would be a big help also. Thanks. 1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor 1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic 1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow 1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue 2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black 2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: TimS] #870091 12/03/10 11:18 AM 12/03/10 11:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal	They made less than 68 340 fastbacks. I think the production of my 68 340 auto notchback is like a little under 350. But they sell for less than fastback. Rarity does not always equal desirability. Of all 68 to 71 340 cars, I'd say it's about the lowest valued. Close but under 69 340 swinger and 70 duster. Auto on the colunn hurts it a lot. IMHO, so does the A/C. BTW, my car was orginally a column auto. But I paid less than the cost of adding the running 340 drivetrain/suspension/suregrip to another 318 doner car. Of course that was 1994 and I've with it ever since. Even with the std bore numbers matching motor. Last edited by autoxcuda; 12/03/10 12:45 PM.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: autoxcuda] #870092 12/03/10 04:08 PM 12/03/10 04:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana TimS OP top fuel
TimS OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana	Actually I have always wanted a 67-69 hatchback car. This notchback has kinda come along by accident. It's a two owner car and the guy who has it now is mid-70's. The car has about 70K miles on it and is all original so I believe I'm going to get it, assuming it's a real 340 car. I have been digging my fender tag codes and VIN info to verify it. 1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor 1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic 1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow 1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue 2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black 2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: TimS] #870093 12/04/10 12:54 AM 12/04/10 12:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 675 cali 6 68mannix mopar
68mannix mopar 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 675 cali	I believe the number is 516 340s auto notchbacks,a pretty rare car,it may not be worth the most but i bet you will enjoy driving it,sounds like a nice car post some pics if you can.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: TimS] #870094 12/04/10 02:43 AM 12/04/10 02:43 AM
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RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	I have not much to add except I just love 68 340 Formula S' and a notchback is 50# lighter than a fast back. I think it's a cool find. Sheldon

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870095 12/04/10 03:53 AM 12/04/10 03:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal	Quote: I believe the number is 516 340s auto notchbacks,a pretty rare car,it may not be worth the most but i bet you will enjoy driving it,sounds like a nice car post some pics if you can. Is the mid 300's number the 4spd amount? I think I flipped the production numbers in my head. Andy, how do you think the 68-69 340 notchbacks lineup in terms of 68-71 340 A-bodies?

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870096 12/04/10 09:11 AM 12/04/10 09:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana TimS OP top fuel
TimS OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana	As soon as I get some pics I'll post them. Guy doesn't want much for it so I expect to have it in my garage with the others pretty soon. Assuming it's what he says it is. Hopefully will be able to post some pics this weekend. Thanks for all the info. I'm still skeptical about it being a true 340 car. AC doesn't seem to be an option people would chose with a 340. More like a 318 car. He said however that it was all factory and never been messed with so if it came with a Carter carb like stated it should have a 340 under it. 1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor 1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic 1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow 1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue 2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black 2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: TimS] #870097 12/04/10 12:07 PM 12/04/10 12:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal	Quote: As soon as I get some pics I'll post them. Guy doesn't want much for it so I expect to have it in my garage with the others pretty soon. Assuming it's what he says it is. Hopefully will be able to post some pics this weekend. Thanks for all the info. I'm still skeptical about it being a true 340 car. AC doesn't seem to be an option people would chose with a 340. More like a 318 car. He said however that it was all factory and never been messed with so if it came with a Carter carb like stated it should have a 340 under it. 7.9% of notchbacks had 340 (edit) 24.6% of all V-8 notchbacks had A/C 50.4% of all V-8 notchbacks had console Last edited by autoxcuda; 12/07/10 03:20 PM.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: autoxcuda] #870098 12/04/10 12:41 PM 12/04/10 12:41 PM
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68mannix mopar 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 675 cali	steve 68 340s notch 4spd is 351,your right as the notchback prices are cheaper then comparable fastback prices exception is 69 Cuda theres seems to be a lot of interest in 69 cuda notchs were as 69 formula S basically same car not much interest this is for 340 cars were as 383 notch of any year are very scare and sell pretty good.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: autoxcuda] #870099 12/04/10 01:25 PM 12/04/10 01:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana TimS OP top fuel
TimS OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana	This car has a column AT also.Dark blue ext. with blue interior. 1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor 1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic 1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow 1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue 2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black 2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870100 12/04/10 07:38 PM 12/04/10 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,999 North Pole,New York F formula_s master
formula_s master F Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,999 North Pole,New York	Quote: steve 68 340s notch 4spd is 351,your right as the notchback prices are cheaper then comparable fastback prices exception is 69 Cuda theres seems to be a lot of interest in 69 cuda notchs were as 69 formula S basically same car not much interest this is for 340 cars were as 383 notch of any year are very scare and sell pretty good. Between the spelling and lack of punctuation what the f does this mean??

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: formula_s] #870101 12/04/10 07:50 PM 12/04/10 07:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal	Quote: Quote: steve 68 340s notch 4spd is 351,your right as the notchback prices are cheaper then comparable fastback prices exception is 69 Cuda theres seems to be a lot of interest in 69 cuda notchs were as 69 formula S basically same car not much interest this is for 340 cars were as 383 notch of any year are very scare and sell pretty good. Between the spelling and lack of punctuation what the f does this mean?? I understood it They made 351 68 340s notch 4spd's. Notchbacks sell for less than fastbacks. But it seems there is increased interest in 69 340 'Cuda notchbacks. That's the special 69 only 'Cuda model. Last edited by autoxcuda; 12/04/10 08:51 PM.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: autoxcuda] #870102 12/05/10 12:02 AM 12/05/10 12:02 AM
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68mannix mopar 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 675 cali	maybe formula s doesnt know f about cars?

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870103 12/05/10 08:20 AM 12/05/10 08:20 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA 69B3GT top fuel
69B3GT top fuel Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA	Not to hi-jack this, but while were here, does anyone know the total numbers for 67 383-s barracuda's? Maybe a breakdown of vert, notch, and fastback. Thanks

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 69B3GT] #870104 12/05/10 02:09 PM 12/05/10 02:09 PM
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68mannix mopar 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 675 cali	67 383 s figures dont have a breakdown for body styles but production numbers for 383 s are 1036 4spd and 748 autos hope this helps.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870105 12/06/10 03:31 AM 12/06/10 03:31 AM
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big-block-dave super stock B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,187 USA	Notchbacks are the best!......Any pics yet??? 6340966-'69M-code'cuda017@50%size.jpg (515 downloads) I'm the CARETAKER of Weinstats '69 440 'cuda registry and have 104 of the 360 cars to date. 84 fastbacks/20 coupes. Always looking for new(REAL M-code) '69 440 'cudas to add to the registry so drop me a note if any are found or known. This isn't a publicly released registry. Thanks, Dave

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: 68mannix] #870106 12/06/10 07:22 AM 12/06/10 07:22 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA 69B3GT top fuel
69B3GT top fuel Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA	Quote: 67 383 s figures dont have a breakdown for body styles but production numbers for 383 s are 1036 4spd and 748 autos hope this helps. Thanks

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: big-block-dave] #870107 12/06/10 01:51 PM 12/06/10 01:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana TimS OP top fuel
TimS OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,179 Walton, Indiana	No Pics yet. I'm still waiting on them from the owner. He was out of town last week and was hoping to be back this weekend from NC. He may have been held up somehow by weather. 1968 Barracuda Fastback 318-2BBL 904 2.76 Frost Blue Survivor 1970 Roadrunner 440+6 BBL 727 AT 4.10 SG Dana Blue Fire Metallic 1971 Cuda 340-4 BBL 4spd 3.91 SG Curious Yellow 1972 Barracuda 318-2 BBL 904 AT 3.23 1 Legger Tor Red/White Vinyl Top 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi AT Patriot Blue 2011 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 Hemi 6spd 392 SG Triple Black 2014 Dodge Charger RT Max AWD 5.7 Hemi AT 305 Billet Silver

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: autoxcuda] #870108 12/06/10 09:47 PM 12/06/10 09:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts
Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC	Quote: 7.9% of 340 notchbacks had A/C 24.6% of all V-8 notchbacks had A/C 50.4% of all V-8 notchbacks had console Where did you get the 7.9% from? From my understanding, the number of 340 AC cars can't be determined, unless these cars are an exception to a rule.

Re: 68 Barracuda 340 Notchback Question [Re: Diego (not Ted)] #870109 12/07/10 01:03 AM 12/07/10 01:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,485 So Cal	Quote: Quote: 7.9% of 340 notchbacks had A/C 24.6% of all V-8 notchbacks had A/C 50.4% of all V-8 notchbacks had console Where did you get the 7.9% from? From my understanding, the number of 340 AC cars can't be determined, unless these cars are an exception to a rule. Sorry I need to look at that again. I think I read that list wrong.

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