soonercruiser
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That's the LOOK!
Barracuda eyes looking you in the face!
What's the problem with this 1967 Barracuda trunk trim???
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Barracuda eyes looking you in the face!
Just showing what you should have.
Our 67 after its last rip tonight. I would keep it out for a bit but boat has to get tucked away and blocks car in.
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OneOfMany
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The issue is that the trunk lid is from a 68. You are correct that the holes in the middle are for emblem attachment. The holes for the upper and lower trim for a 67 are along the lip edges, as well as additional holes to mount the center piece all through the center area. This is difficult to modify as access to the mounting nuts is from inside the trunk. Your best bet is to locate a 67 decklid and trim.
Swapping to 68 taillights is an option, but as the reverse light makes up the outer section you will probably not have it light up as 67 & 69 have the reverse lights on the lower valence. 68 does not
Swapping to 68 taillights is an option, but as the reverse light makes up the outer section you will probably not have it light up as 67 & 69 have the reverse lights on the lower valence. 68 does not
OneOfMany
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1968
1967.
You would have to fill the holes that would show from the 68 trim where it attaches near the middle, as the 67 center trim panel will not cover it.
soonercruiser
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soonercruiser
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Scored the '67 trim panel for $250 on eBay today.
In great condition, including the clips on back.
The only other "reasonable" one I saw on the web, the clips were pretty rusty.
It's just missing the "Barracuda" logo.
So, I've got most of what I need to put her back correct.
In great condition, including the clips on back.
The only other "reasonable" one I saw on the web, the clips were pretty rusty.
It's just missing the "Barracuda" logo.
So, I've got most of what I need to put her back correct.
HemiSSDart
Dartus Interuptus
Yep, correct one. Now put your 68 trim on here for $300 and be ahead...
Or put your trim up for trade for 67 top and bottom trim. As mentioned previously you will have holes showing as your trunk lid is 68.
Dartswinger70
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Man, that really chaps my hide... just that somebody turned the car out like that obviously screwed up...
Cuda Al
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My head is spinning after reading through this, I'm still not sure the original poster knows what he has or what that is.
On the 67 there are 3 separate pieces of trim.
A skinny one along the top.
The wide one in the middle
Another skinny one along the bottom
The area between them in the painted sheet metal trunk lid.
1967
On the 68 there are 2 pieces of trim.
Both are about 2" wide with polished edges top and bottom and painted between them.
One along the top of the trunk.
One along the bottom of the trunk.
On your car the 68 trim has been painted red, the polished portions are part of that trim.
The area between them that is black in the trunk lid itself that has had that area painted black.
Save yourself some headaches and get the correct 67 trim.
Alan
On the 67 there are 3 separate pieces of trim.
A skinny one along the top.
The wide one in the middle
Another skinny one along the bottom
The area between them in the painted sheet metal trunk lid.
1967
On the 68 there are 2 pieces of trim.
Both are about 2" wide with polished edges top and bottom and painted between them.
One along the top of the trunk.
One along the bottom of the trunk.
On your car the 68 trim has been painted red, the polished portions are part of that trim.
The area between them that is black in the trunk lid itself that has had that area painted black.
Save yourself some headaches and get the correct 67 trim.
Alan
soonercruiser
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Yes, it was confusing at first.
But, towards the end of the posts the details got consistant.
I GET IT!
My upper and lower "Trim Strips" are a little weathered. But, hopefully they will clean up OK.
I have ordered the correct middle strip; got a good deal on eBay; versus the $900 some aftermaket places wanted.
Taking care of more important mechanical things first.
I will post the trunk lid corrections later this fall.
Dartswinger70
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Yeah man, drive it fix things as you go key is to have fun along the way...
P.S. the 69 is even more different
P.S. the 69 is even more different
chrgdrt
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Sorry guys I still like the 68 the best! Even though I own a 67 now.
To the OP just put 68 taillights on it paint the center body color, the trim argent and at car shows just tell everyone it’s a 67 1/2
To the OP just put 68 taillights on it paint the center body color, the trim argent and at car shows just tell everyone it’s a 67 1/2
soonercruiser
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Be happy! To each their own, as they say. I've always made my cars "unique".
But, this time I'm striving for more original.
But, I do prefer the look of the yellow Barracuda rear end posted earlier in this thread....And 4spdragtop's too.
Like this intimidating view from the rear!
But, this time I'm striving for more original.
But, I do prefer the look of the yellow Barracuda rear end posted earlier in this thread....And 4spdragtop's too.
Like this intimidating view from the rear!
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soonercruiser
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Like this intimidating view from the rear!
Stop staring at my Wife's rear end, she gets self conscious... !!
Lol, yeah that's the only rich thing in this place! Rich enuf the fn neighbours called bylaw officer....dicks.
HEY 4spd!
What's the black spray paint streaks behing your Cuda????
soonercruiser
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Butt....."I CAN'T UNSEE IT"!!!!!!Stop staring at my Wife's rear end, she gets self conscious... !!
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jeff alder
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there is a really nice one on ebay right now for 165.00. 1967 vintage with 2 minor paint defects and good chrome
68 CUDA FORMULA S
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I think you need to get a hold of this guy who has this 68 barracuda up for sale but he has a 67 deck lid and trim on his 68, he even installed the 67 back up lights. it's a mixed up MOPAR world!!!
soonercruiser
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Thanks!
I already scored a near perfect one - just misssing the "Barracuda" lettering.
If you want the correct stuff the proper lettering is 1 year only and only goes on the trunk(year and location specific)
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