'67-'69 Barracuda grille inserts

[RzeroB]

At first I thought that the grille inserts for the '67-'69 Barracudas were all the same. Then I read somewhere (this Forum maybe?) that each year is different - a different style and I think a different composition (aluminum vs plastic or something?)? The differences must be subtle 'cause I never noticed it before. Could some of you guys enlighten me on the differences and maybe show me in pics?

Thanks!
Tom

 

[cosgig]

The 67 and 68 use the same surround , just the grille insert is different. The headlight bezels are also the same, although i think one has an extra screw hole!

69's are a different animal completely!! Geof

 

[RedFish]

There is a thread here with many many pictures of 2nd generation Barracudas. Once you study them a little you will see many of the differences.

 

[1969383S]

69 grilles

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

This is a 1968 grill.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Between 1967 and 1968 there are differences in the black steel mounting locations on the aluminum shell and the inserts mount different also.

This is a 1967 grill.

 

[RedFish]

The back half of the park lamp fixture in the 68 grille is part of the molded plastic insert.
The 67 grille has a metal grid insert and their park lamp fixture is a completely separate assembly bolted in.
This post just to point out one of the differences not so easily seen in pictures.
my 67/8 hybrid...

 

[RzeroB]

I now see that the differences are not so subtle after all. Thanks for the illustration guys!

Cheers!
Tom