yes a 7.25 suregrip was available from the factory. There is a great book you can buy from amazon called barracuda unlocked. Has all the info you need for an early a barracuda including vin decoding. There is a specific vin code for the commando engine . check out this web site
EVBC
if its a commando car under ab the code will be 31. and the fender tag will have a code for the stripe. if it has evidence
of a stripe , the stripe was always the same color as the interior color.
also keep in mind some early cudas could be ordered with just about everything except the formula s option
finally look at the rear valance, all formula s cars has a square cut out that matched the square chrome exhaust tip.
these are all clues for you when he sends tou the photos. Get a photo of the fender tag and post it here si i can help you decode more about the car if needed.
