Hood stripes and scoops were on the Barracuda option list in 1969, as were redline tires. More functional versions of each were in the works for 1970.
Fast Facts
'69 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible
Tom Skjonsberg, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Restored by Joey's Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Mopar Power
Engine:
The one you couldn't get as a factory option in a Barracuda '69---the 426 Hemi. Sourced from a '68 Hurst Hemi Dart, then treated to an original-parts rebuild--starting with a .030-inch overbore--by Lee's Brothers Hi Performance Racing Engines, Red Deer, Alberta.Transmission:
A-833, with a non-console-stick Hurst shifter.RearEnd:
A Dana 60 that didn't have to be narrowed because it came out of the same Hemi Dart that the engine and transmission did. It's got 35-spline Strange axles, 4.10 cogs, and a limited-slip differential.Sure Grip
Suspension:
Restored front torsion bar/rear leaf spring.Brakes:
Wilwood disc brakes in front, 11-inch Mopar drums in back. No power assist because there's no room for a power brake booster in the Hemi-stuffed engine bay.Wheels:
15x61/2-inch steelies with correct '69 Plymouth dog-dish caps.Tires:
repro 205/70R15 redlines all around.High Impact
Body:
Original '69 Barracuda convertible body restored by Joey's Place, Edmonton, Alberta. Rear quarters, floorpans, trunk floor, and front fenders were replaced (all but front fenders are repro); a Hemi K-member from a donor '68 Hemi Dart was installed; paint is black basecoat/clearcoat); and stripes, hoodscoops, and the rear luggage rack were installed by Joey's Place. Parts not supplied by YearOne came from three parts cars.Interior:
Original white bucket seat interior was restored using YearOne repro seat kit and other supplies by Joey's Place, Edmonton, Alberta. Sound system is OEM Mopar AM radio with centre-dash speaker, augmented by a 3-inch exhaust system behind the Hemi.Top:
New top and mechanical parts sourced from YearOne and installed by Joey's Place, Edmonton, Alberta.
The Hemi inside Tom Skjonsberg's '69 'Cuda droptop is original, down to its twin Carters under the big air cleaner. | 
When was the last time you saw this graphic on a '69 'Cuda? | 
If Chrysler did offer a Hemi as an option in the '69 Barracuda line, do you think they would have upgraded the optional decklid-mounted luggage rack to something a bit stronger? |
Underhood space is at a premium with a Hemi in an A-Body's engine bay. Note lack of a power brake booster. | 
YearOne supplied the reproduction top, plus the top workings, for Joey's Place to install. | 
The rear view shows '69-only Barracuda taillights and rear trim. Parts that YearOne didn't supply were refurbished originals off three parts cars. |