daytonprowler
Enthusiast
What's to become of this? 
Chrysler registers Cuda trademark at Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News
Chrysler registers Cuda trademark at Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News
'Cuda is now a registered trademark
- Thread starter daytonprowler
- Start date
Sounds like the passion is back at Chrysler and they are listening to all the gearheads out in MoPar land!
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
A company that actually listens to its customers. What a concept.
Lets hope for a convertible model and give that ugly Camaro a run for its money!
Maybe an AAR, Gran Coupe, or an older Formula S package, or my favorite... a Mod Top.
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
Agreed.
It will probably fall the way of the Chrysler Prowler and the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Nobody really calls the Viper a Dodge Viper or the Ram a Dodge Ram or the Cuda anything more than just plain old Cuda. Dodge Cuda will be just fine as everyone is just going to call it a Cuda, just as they do a Viper, Ram, Prowler, whatever. It's a model of car but basically a brand. Whoever makes the brand doesn't matter. A Cuda is a Cuda.
GTS Dean
Enthusiast
Why am I not surprised that you'd like that one?
Darbgnik
Enthusiast
It could still be a Plymouth. Would just be sold and serviced at Chrysler dealers, that's all.
They still own the Plymouth nameplate.
They still own the Plymouth nameplate.
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
Quote:
Originally Posted by daytonprowler
or my favorite... a Mod Top.
Oh, I get it. You both are too funny.
Yes, I do like the Mod Top cars. So much so that I actually own one!
I bought this '69 Barracuda Mod Top in Columbus, Ohio back in '84. Poor guy did not realize that it was a factory option. He thought it had been customized, but I knew better.
Car has the original interior and original top. I pulled the engine and transmission to freshen them up. She's a 318 - 2 barrel car, but I put in a 340 intake and 4 barrel. The car had the original paint. Just had a couple of pinholes of rust in the back quarters. Everything else.... inner fenders, uni body, floor pans, etc., completely rust free. New paint by Superior Paint and Body.
My Mod Top has been a feature car in both MoPerformance and Mopar Muscle magazines.
And though I don't see a Mod Top in a future LC platform, it's still a very cool car and was a very hip option.
Ralph and his team are putting Chrysler back on the map. With a new Viper in the works and possibly a new 'Cuda, Chrysler is getting it's mojo back.
And as far as stereotypes go..... I do have a bolt of the original material and Venzano's phone #, maybe I can find me a yellow Viper and .......
Anymore smart remarks boys?
Originally Posted by daytonprowler
or my favorite... a Mod Top.
Oh, I get it. You both are too funny.
Yes, I do like the Mod Top cars. So much so that I actually own one!
I bought this '69 Barracuda Mod Top in Columbus, Ohio back in '84. Poor guy did not realize that it was a factory option. He thought it had been customized, but I knew better.
Car has the original interior and original top. I pulled the engine and transmission to freshen them up. She's a 318 - 2 barrel car, but I put in a 340 intake and 4 barrel. The car had the original paint. Just had a couple of pinholes of rust in the back quarters. Everything else.... inner fenders, uni body, floor pans, etc., completely rust free. New paint by Superior Paint and Body.
My Mod Top has been a feature car in both MoPerformance and Mopar Muscle magazines.
And though I don't see a Mod Top in a future LC platform, it's still a very cool car and was a very hip option.
Ralph and his team are putting Chrysler back on the map. With a new Viper in the works and possibly a new 'Cuda, Chrysler is getting it's mojo back.
And as far as stereotypes go..... I do have a bolt of the original material and Venzano's phone #, maybe I can find me a yellow Viper and .......
Anymore smart remarks boys?
Attachments
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
I would probably have to tub the back wheel wells to accomodate the ones on the VOI11 Sneak Peek car.
If I remember correctly..... they did have a optional wheel back in '69 for the Barracuda and some other Chrysler vehicles. It was a magnesium wheel that looked very similar to the factory 2 piece sport hubcaps that I have on the car. Unfortunately, Chrysler pulled the magnesium wheels during the model year because of stress cracks and I guess some actual wheel failure. They call them the "death wheels".
Phun70
VCA Venom Member
I would probably have to tub the back wheel wells to accomodate the ones on the VOI11 Sneak Peek car.
If I remember correctly..... they did have a optional wheel back in '69 for the Barracuda and some other Chrysler vehicles. It was a magnesium wheel that looked very similar to the factory 2 piece sport hubcaps that I have on the car. Unfortunately, Chrysler pulled the magnesium wheels during the model year because of stress cracks and I guess some actual wheel failure. They call them the "death wheels".
You're referring to the ultra rare Kelsey Hayes wheels that go for a small fortune if you can find them!!! They had an argent paint and a red line on the wheel lip if I remember correctly.
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
Those are the ones, the Kelsey Hayes wheels. I think the last time I saw a set was probably 10 years ago at the Mopar Nationals and the guy wanted $1600 for the set.
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
That won't be happening.that mod top is awsome, now you just need a hot naked lady to pose in it and it would complete the car...
Actually, I do have a 1969 Plymouth Mod Top press release photo that has a pretty gal laying across the flowered roof of the car in a 2 piece bikini made out of the same Mod Top material.
OP
OP
daytonprowler
Enthusiast
Looks like Chrysler trademarked the old Tradesman name too the other day. I guess for a new full sized van.
A Chrysler 'Cuda doesn't sound to bad
HELL YES!!!!!
Mopar Boy
Enthusiast
Nice pics Randall! Sweet looking car. Was just reading about a mod top Daytona in the current issue of MCG.
Yes. Kelsey Hayes are the ones. They are being reproduced again as well in the event anyone wants a set.
Nice to see Dodge is getting it again. The names they are working on again all bring back good memories for the Mopar Nation!
Yes. Kelsey Hayes are the ones. They are being reproduced again as well in the event anyone wants a set.
Nice to see Dodge is getting it again. The names they are working on again all bring back good memories for the Mopar Nation!
Last edited:
Matt M PA
Enthusiast
My Mom got a 1969 Barracuda notchback when new. It was later my first car. My Dad worked for Channel 17 then and one of his accounts was the Chrysler Plymouth group. They tried to push my Mom into ordering a Mod Top and she just hated it. Now...they're collectible. She got a gold car with black top and interior. (Certainly worked out better for me as my first car later!)
I think the reproduction wheels are still being made. I don;t if they make the smaller "A" body bolt pattern though, I know they did the "B" and "E" pattern. (Which are the same)
If memory serves, they were originally aluminum and the lugs did not stay tight causing the bolt holes and centers to crack.
That being said, I really like the 67-69 Barracudas far and away better than the later Challenger - 'cudas.
I think the reproduction wheels are still being made. I don;t if they make the smaller "A" body bolt pattern though, I know they did the "B" and "E" pattern. (Which are the same)
If memory serves, they were originally aluminum and the lugs did not stay tight causing the bolt holes and centers to crack.
That being said, I really like the 67-69 Barracudas far and away better than the later Challenger - 'cudas.
vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
I had this 68 340 4 spd Formula S in the early 70's .
I was p...d off when someone broadsided me and sold it as is for $1500. Little I knew back than how much it could fetch today if I mothballed it with such low production numbers [ in a low #2000's with 4 spd and convertible]
I was p...d off when someone broadsided me and sold it as is for $1500. Little I knew back than how much it could fetch today if I mothballed it with such low production numbers [ in a low #2000's with 4 spd and convertible]
You must be registered for see images
vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
Matt M said:I had my 1972 Challenger 340 4 spd bought new ,so the Barracuda had to go first
You must be registered for see images
