V5* Body Side Molding picture request

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It's hard to gauge as the set I have is quite old and not terribly pliable now. However, I don't think that they'd be any worse than an aftermarket body side moulding -- the consistency of the material has a definite stiffness. There is adhesive on the back, with the mandatory green tape to cover it as found on other Chrysler emblems and trim.

Cross-section is about 1cm x .5cm and rounded.

They are definitely an extrusion. I would think that if one had access to the right forming equipment, a die with the right profile would be very easy to make.

My NOS set is black.

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If someone wants the challenge/cost of having these moldings made, the firm that could do a small custom run based on your specs/supplied sample would be PolyForm Inc in Oregon... www.plasticextrusion.com


IIRC they also have a plant in British Columbia

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It's hard to gauge as the set I have is quite old and not terribly pliable now. However, I don't think that they'd be any worse than an aftermarket body side moulding -- the consistency of the material has a definite stiffness. There is adhesive on the back, with the mandatory green tape to cover it as found on other Chrysler emblems and trim.

Cross-section is about 1cm x .5cm and rounded.

They are definitely an extrusion. I would think that if one had access to the right forming equipment, a die with the right profile would be very easy to make.

My NOS set is black.

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Is that a guess at the size or the real size, they are only small if that is correct.
I totally hear what your saying about the brittleness with age, and how when new they would be more pliable, just as you say, pretty much the same flex as what a modern day moulding would be.
Thanks

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This might help, took the pic at Carlisle last summer. My Cuda is a V5R car.

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Thanks heaps Ola.

I think this is a really sexy option on any 70 Barracuda/Gran Coupe/`Cuda, it really pops when you look at them, i would love to see the other colours that were offered in the V5* colour range also. I can see another addition for a part that is well needed in fact.

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My Cuda is EF8/V5F. When I bought it in '89, the molding had badly faded from the FL sun into a medium brown. There is still a hint of green on the bottom edge, the edge that avoided most of the sunlight. It's hard to tell the original color but appears that V5F may have been similar to FJ5 Lime Light. The original owner said when the car was new, the V5F option was attractive because of it's striking contrast to the dark EF8 paint.

I asked why he ordered the V5F over the V6X. He thought the 440 hockey stripe looked too much like a 340 stripe and he didn't want his car to be confused with a mere 340 Cuda!

I was missing one piece, the right rear quarter, so when I had it painted, I put on a V6X. If there is a run of V5* molding, I'm in for a set if it's available in green.

Weren't there just 5 colors?
black
white
blue
red
green

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Weren't there just 5 colors?
black
white
blue
red
green

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It's interesting to hear you say it's "sexy" because I think prevailing wisdom suggests it's an undesirable option. Certain exceptions, of course, like black/red, but if it was red/black, I bet most restorers would leave it off.

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I do think they are sexy in fact, these are a one year and unique to the Barracuda line up only. They are seldom seen as the double sided tape gets old and the mouldings drop off over time, i think the Black would not be as striking like you say, but it all depends on the underlying colour of the car in contrast, i think the Black would still look striking against a body colour of White or B3 light Blue metallic actually.
But like you have pointed out, it will come down to the discretion of an individual and weather they think it would add a visual enhancement and if they like it at the end of a restoration.
I still like them and will run it on my own car.

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Thanks heaps Ola.

I think this is a really sexy option on any 70 Barracuda/Gran Coupe/`Cuda, it really pops when you look at them, i would love to see the other colours that were offered in the V5* colour range also. I can see another addition for a part that is well needed in fact.

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My Cuda is EF8/V5F. When I bought it in '89, the molding had badly faded from the FL sun into a medium brown. There is still a hint of green on the bottom edge, the edge that avoided most of the sunlight. It's hard to tell the original color but appears that V5F may have been similar to FJ5 Lime Light. The original owner said when the car was new, the V5F option was attractive because of it's striking contrast to the dark EF8 paint.

I asked why he ordered the V5F over the V6X. He thought the 440 hockey stripe looked too much like a 340 stripe and he didn't want his car to be confused with a mere 340 Cuda!

I was missing one piece, the right rear quarter, so when I had it painted, I put on a V6X. If there is a run of V5* molding, I'm in for a set if it's available in green.

Weren't there just 5 colors?
black
white
blue
red
green

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Like Ken said, your list of colours are correct of what was available.

On another note, is your moulding off your car ?
If so i would really like to see the back side of it where the double sided tape was applied, that should be the exact correct colour of the moulding as it would have never seen sunlight for it to fade in that area. The reason they are not used or seen is because of what you explained, just a simple dropping off of cars over time and with age has caused this to happen, plus the sun does not help with fading and discolouration either.
Can you post pictures if you do have them off the car and if you have still got your tape in its place on the car would be good to see please.

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It's interesting to hear you say it's "sexy" because I think prevailing wisdom suggests it's an undesirable option. Certain exceptions, of course, like black/red, but if it was red/black, I bet most restorers would leave it off.

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I do think they are sexy in fact, these are a one year and unique to the Barracuda line up only. They are seldom seen as the double sided tape gets old and the mouldings drop off over time, i think the Black would not be as striking like you say, but it all depends on the underlying colour of the car in contrast, i think the Black would still look striking against a body colour of White or B3 light Blue metallic actually.
But like you have pointed out, it will come down to the discretion of an individual and weather they think it would add a visual enhancement and if they like it at the end of a restoration.
I still like them and will run it on my own car.

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Not just a 1970 option, my 1971 Charger has V5X also

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It's hard to tell the original color but appears that V5F may have been similar to FJ5 Lime Light.

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I think it will be more like this color, which is popularly known as Ledger Green:

http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Stripes_Lettering/Barracuda/70_Mid_Pinstripe.htm

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I would agree that it is more likely to be ledger green for the moulding and stripe to match.

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Maybe you should contact them, i have it from a reliable source that they copied them from a set of NOS stripes like you have, maybe their was a glitch with the cutter on that day, it does happen from time to time.
Can you show pictures of the NOS and PCG ones you have on the ends please, i like seeing the angles and shape of these stripes.

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Maybe I should have. I probably bought them 5 years ago tho. I just thought it was another poor reproduction. My NOS set is with the vinyl graphics shop right now so I can't post them up.

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My old V5X car

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WOW, i think that the Black looks really good against that Burnt Orange even. The more i see, the more i like.
Thanks for sharing.

Do i spy a Gator Grain roof also ?

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You sure do

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My old V5X car

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WOW, i think that the Black looks really good against that Burnt Orange even. The more i see, the more i like.
Thanks for sharing.

Do i spy a Gator Grain roof also ?

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You sure do

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Thanks for sharing.

I find it amusing that today's fashion goes hand in hand with what would be period correct for the era of the cars we drive.
Your Boy looks right at home in his period correct disguise.