E body Cudas are definitely four-wheeled art. my favorite car from the first muscle car era. great video, especially to learn how easy it is to “de-federalize” it.
@@tomwesley7884 I suppose it’s a matter of perspective! This one, you can drive, and enjoy! An all original, numbers matching, big block Mopar? What are you gonna do with it? Stand there, look at it,like a prom queen you’ll never have a shot with, and say, I own it? Where’s the fun in that? No one misrepresented anything, and, as Steve always says, “the car doesn’t know the difference!” From an investment standpoint, yes, it matters! But, from an enjoyment, let’s roast some tires standpoint? Not so much! It’s tastefully done! I’d rather drive one,than look at one any day of the week! Of course looking is fun too! Just Sayin!
very nice love the color and of course the 440. You do a great job on these videos Steve a lot of good info. I have a 72 Barracuda that had a C code 225 slant 6 but has been upgraded to a 1978, 360 V8 it's Basin Street blue with a white interior and white hockey stripe with 360 call outs. LOVE these cars.
Nice job Steve like always!! I love this car and the minor mod choices made on it but I don't understand where all the original 'CUDA trim went. Door, tail, quarter and rocker chrome are standard on the 'CUDA option but this car does not have it. Great Car!!
318 had smaller radiator cut out in the Core supports although you had room for much larger radiator, most options were available in 1974s vinyl tops stripes Bumperettes , black out on core support , rear tail panel black out . slap stick A utomatics ,8.75 Sure Grip rears. Not dana. that bulged hood, and 7K tach clock dash, doors had huge crash bars added and bumpers had a send bumper under them, not mentioning weight of bumperettes, the worst thing was the Interlock ignition system wore out would not let car start randomly. most bypased that set up,
STYLING WISE THESE 1972-74 CUDAS LOOK GREAT ARE ARE SOME OF THE BEST LOOKNG CARS EVER DESIGNED . PERFORMANCE WISE ..LET'S FACE IT ... NOT SO MUCH . WITH A CRATE MOTOR THEY ARE AWESOME ...I LOVE THE GRILLS AND THE ROUND TAIL LIGHTS ON THESE LATER CUDAS ...
No, not off the top of my head. This was a 318 car originally, so it's likely it was just a Barracuda. The 'Cuda moniker was mostly for the performance versions, and originally this wasn't one of them. The "S" in the VIN just indicates "Special" on the price class. Edit: With that said, yes, the standard 'Cuda engine in 1974 was the 318 V8 and the 360 V8 was optional based on the OEM literature.
I bought a '74 318-2 'Cuda in 1979. It was just a trim package by then- hood scoops, Magnum 500s, gauges, black tail panel, stripes. Nice looking car. The correct shifter handle would be the brown ball with the button on top.
@@googleusergp I had the 318 version. Rode nicely and was very dependable. The worst design flaw was no inner fender walls. Didn’t take long to rust through in the NE. Yes, no ‘Cuda for 1974.
I was hoping that you would have shown the difference between the 74 and all the other years like the placement of the word Cuda on the tail panel and on the dash seat belt light because of its hidden birthdate to make it a older version. Still i would not kick it out of my ,,,garage. 73 had similar ugly big rubber bumper pads type thingies as well. Your slipping Steve! Just a Chivy guy having fun poking the big Knowledge bear.
What is going on with Steve mags RUclips channel and all the re-uploads? Every regular commentor is asking if your, OK? Please reply because we are worried also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@74360CUDA Why would I have to do that when I actually still have the '74 brochure for my 'Cuda that I bought BRAND NEW? Man you internet jerks are stupid.
Not correct. It's very easy after 1971 to determine what engine a GM car came with, as 1972 GM car VINs include the engine designation character. This was a 318 car originally with the VIN for the win (from the HOC website): B for Barracuda, S for Special price class, 23 for two door hardtop, G for 318 V8 with two barrel, 4 for 1974 model year, B for Hamtramck, MI assembly (aka "Factory Zero" or "Dodge Main") and the rest is the production sequence. The Dodge Main plant operated from 1911 to 1980 and was a city within a city. Today's GM Hamtramck Assembly is on part of the old Chrysler property. We got the tag, we can brag: M88 for lower deck moldings, N76 for coolant recovery system, R11 for AM Musicmaster radio, 26 for 26" radiator, L31 for fender mounted turn signal indicators, M21 for roof drip rail moldings, M25 for wide sill moldings, M26 for wheel lip moldings, M31 for belt moldings, G54 for LH outside racing mirror, H51 for single heater and AC, J25 for three speed variable windshield wipers, J54 for hood insulation pad, V1W for white vinyl roof, U for US spec vehicle, G11 for tinted glass, all windows, GE7 for Burnished Red exterior paint, A6XW for white interior trim, E44 for 318 V8 with two barrel, possible C16 for console, D34 for Torqueflite automatic transmission, among other codes.
A malaise Barracuda at it's worst in 1974. And it doesn't get better because it's going to be rich corinthian leather, rust holes in tops of fenders as standard equipment and bankruptcy after this, folks.
With that said ? A confirmed highly obnoxious absolutely useless one liner , Meaning absolutely nothing at all but a waste of breath and time especially at my end, don't know why this zombie like term caught on & stupidly repeated all over you tube, this website could be known as Zombie tube.
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17 yrs old in 1977 I had a 1971 red Cuda, I had a blast with that car. Thanks for cool car and video.
E body Cudas are definitely four-wheeled art. my favorite car from the first muscle car era. great video, especially to learn how easy it is to “de-federalize” it.
Love the upgrades
💜 Beautiful Cuda!!!!!
The 74 rear end looks soooo good with the smaller bumpers! Wow! Nice retro mod!!
Steve, you do a great job in everything you do, love all your videos
Gorgeous car.
Beautiful car! Doesn’t matter that it wasn’t born that way! Looks like they did a great Job with her!
It matters
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I suppose it’s a matter of perspective!
This one, you can drive, and enjoy!
An all original, numbers matching, big block Mopar? What are you gonna do with it? Stand there, look at it,like a prom queen you’ll never have a shot with, and say,
I own it?
Where’s the fun in that?
No one misrepresented anything, and, as Steve always says, “the car doesn’t know the difference!”
From an investment standpoint, yes, it matters!
But, from an enjoyment, let’s roast some tires standpoint?
Not so much!
It’s tastefully done!
I’d rather drive one,than look at one any day of the week!
Of course looking is fun too!
Just Sayin!
You make it the way you want it. That's what men with tools do.
very nice love the color and of course the 440. You do a great job on these videos Steve a lot of good info. I have a 72 Barracuda that had a C code 225 slant 6 but has been upgraded to a 1978, 360 V8 it's Basin Street blue with a white interior and white hockey stripe with 360 call outs. LOVE these cars.
Sharp car. I would even take one with the slant 6.
Great car wish I still had mine.
I love those third gen 'Cudas.
Nice job Steve like always!! I love this car and the minor mod choices made on it but I don't understand where all the original 'CUDA trim went. Door, tail, quarter and rocker chrome are standard on the 'CUDA option but this car does not have it. Great Car!!
Early 70's Challengers and Cudas were the best looking and still are, even over the the Camaros and Firebirds of the same era.
318 had smaller radiator cut out in the Core supports although you had room for much larger radiator, most options were available in 1974s vinyl tops stripes Bumperettes , black out on core support , rear tail panel black out . slap stick A utomatics ,8.75 Sure Grip rears. Not dana. that bulged hood, and 7K tach clock dash, doors had huge crash bars added and bumpers had a send bumper under them, not mentioning weight of bumperettes, the worst thing was the Interlock ignition system wore out would not let car start randomly. most bypased that set up,
I had the same scoops and the 318 2 barrel carb
STYLING WISE THESE 1972-74 CUDAS LOOK GREAT ARE ARE SOME OF THE BEST LOOKNG CARS EVER DESIGNED . PERFORMANCE WISE ..LET'S FACE IT ... NOT SO MUCH . WITH A CRATE MOTOR THEY ARE AWESOME ...I LOVE THE GRILLS AND THE ROUND TAIL LIGHTS ON THESE LATER CUDAS ...
White 440 hockey stick stripes would also look sharp on this. Nothing wrong with the black ones of course!! 😀
Agreed, but with white interior! And white alligator top!
My secretary had a Mustang.
Too bad he didnt start it up. Would love to hear the car.
why was 400 an Optional engine in 1974 road runner but not in E-Bodies?
Statutory great!
I had the 74 it had a 318 great mileage I regret for letting it go.
My Mothers friend bought a 65 Mustang new 😊
Doesn't the BS indicate that the car was born a "Cuda"? Did Cuda's come with 318 in '74 or only 360? Love your presentations!!
No, not off the top of my head. This was a 318 car originally, so it's likely it was just a Barracuda. The 'Cuda moniker was mostly for the performance versions, and originally this wasn't one of them. The "S" in the VIN just indicates "Special" on the price class.
Edit: With that said, yes, the standard 'Cuda engine in 1974 was the 318 V8 and the 360 V8 was optional based on the OEM literature.
I bought a '74 318-2 'Cuda in 1979. It was just a trim package by then- hood scoops, Magnum 500s, gauges, black tail panel, stripes. Nice looking car. The correct shifter handle would be the brown ball with the button on top.
@@danpatterson8009 Trim package
@@googleusergp I had the 318 version. Rode nicely and was very dependable. The worst design flaw was no inner fender walls. Didn’t take long to rust through in the NE.
Yes, no ‘Cuda for 1974.
@@jimc3688 Actually there was a 'Cuda for 1974. The 318 V8 was standard and the 360 V8 was optional.
That's the best color for the year and it is called plum crazy.
I was hoping that you would have shown the difference between the 74 and all the other years like the placement of the word Cuda on the tail panel and on the dash seat belt light because of its hidden birthdate to make it a older version. Still i would not kick it out of my ,,,garage. 73 had similar ugly big rubber bumper pads type thingies as well. Your slipping Steve! Just a Chivy guy having fun poking the big Knowledge bear.
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What is going on with Steve mags RUclips channel and all the re-uploads? Every regular commentor is asking if your, OK? Please reply because we are worried also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once again he is on vacation!
we're going on 3 weeks. A single guy on a 3 week vacation sounds sketchy.@@MauiWauiPineappleExpress
Thank you so much for your concern. He will be back on track next week.
Great news, thanks for the update!!@@highoctaneclassics3969
The slapstick was a ball w/button on top, not a T in '74 'Cudas. 👀
Not true, 1970 is the only year with the ball style handle.
@@74360CUDA LOL Wrong. Do some research, kid. 🎬
You have the internet right ? look it up. just type in shifter handle for 74 'CUDA . Or '70 'CUDA . It's not difficult
@@74360CUDA Why would I have to do that when I actually still have the '74 brochure for my 'Cuda that I bought BRAND NEW? Man you internet jerks are stupid.
Start up?? Exhaust note?? Hp&tq numbers??
Dana?? Gears??
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American cars of the 60's and 70's are the best. I hate modern vehicles. Especially garbage crossovers
Don’t forget the '30s, '40s and '50s too!
I'd spray it black ⚫️ 😊
I had the same car bto
There's no comparison between a 'Cuda and a Mustang. Mopar or No Car.
The heart of a lion like my lime green zebra whatever
Not correct. It's very easy after 1971 to determine what engine a GM car came with, as 1972 GM car VINs include the engine designation character.
This was a 318 car originally with the VIN for the win (from the HOC website): B for Barracuda, S for Special price class, 23 for two door hardtop, G for 318 V8 with two barrel, 4 for 1974 model year, B for Hamtramck, MI assembly (aka "Factory Zero" or "Dodge Main") and the rest is the production sequence. The Dodge Main plant operated from 1911 to 1980 and was a city within a city. Today's GM Hamtramck Assembly is on part of the old Chrysler property.
We got the tag, we can brag: M88 for lower deck moldings, N76 for coolant recovery system, R11 for AM Musicmaster radio, 26 for 26" radiator, L31 for fender mounted turn signal indicators, M21 for roof drip rail moldings, M25 for wide sill moldings, M26 for wheel lip moldings, M31 for belt moldings, G54 for LH outside racing mirror, H51 for single heater and AC, J25 for three speed variable windshield wipers, J54 for hood insulation pad, V1W for white vinyl roof, U for US spec vehicle, G11 for tinted glass, all windows, GE7 for Burnished Red exterior paint, A6XW for white interior trim, E44 for 318 V8 with two barrel, possible C16 for console, D34 for Torqueflite automatic transmission, among other codes.
Where'd ya see the tag? Seems the original would be more of an interesting car!
HOC website.
Dude, you, are freaking amazing! Does your head ever hurt from containing all that automotive knowledge, and history? Thanks, for what you bring!
@@jeffreycarleton1535 Sure thing, anytime. Nah, been doing it a long time, no issue.
GE7 Burnished Red exterior paint is the most common color for '74
A malaise Barracuda at it's worst in 1974. And it doesn't get better because it's going to be rich corinthian leather, rust holes in tops of fenders as standard equipment and bankruptcy after this, folks.
I paid 2000 thousand dollars
With that said ? A confirmed highly obnoxious absolutely useless one liner , Meaning absolutely nothing at all but a waste of breath and time especially at my end, don't know why this zombie like term caught on & stupidly repeated all over you tube, this website could be known as Zombie tube.
You must be extremely fun at parties!
Overpriced