how to tell B body from E body

Asked by cuda Oct 07, 2012 at 09:45 AM about the 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

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Not sure if I have B body or E body. Barracuda or Cuda. How can I tell.

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In 1970, the whole world of car enthusiasts held their breath in anticipation of the all new E-Body Mopar. Dodge Plymouth 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracuda 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger R/T 1970-1974 Plymouth 'Cuda

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I don't know where the numbers are located (if there even are any), but the B-body rear isn't as wide as an E-body's 8 3/4".

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On you vin.....the first two letters.... BS is a cuda BH is a barracuda as the other poster mentioned 70-74 are E bodies 65-69 are A bodies.

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