Plymouth Cuda Body Plugs and Bumper Kits

Small rubber and plastic parts are easy to overlook during an E-body restoration, but they belong on the parts list before final assembly. Body plugs close designated openings, while body bumpers cushion contact points between moving panels and the body. These components serve different purposes, so a trunk plug cannot replace a panel bumper simply because both are made from rubber. This category groups the available Cuda and Barracuda body plugs, body bumper kits and related alignment pieces to help you identify the correct replacement.

Choose a Cuda Body Bumper Kit by Model Year

The catalog includes separate listings for 1970, 1971 and 1973 Cuda/Barracuda body bumper kits, along with kits described as including adjustment studs for selected 1970–1974 applications. Compare the year range and package contents before ordering. A kit title does not mean that every rubber component on the vehicle is supplied, and similarly named kits may contain different pieces. Make an inventory of missing, hardened or damaged bumpers and compare it with the individual product description.

If an adjustable bumper is being replaced, examine the stud, mounting point and surrounding panel as well as the rubber tip. A worn bumper can coexist with a damaged mounting location. The replacement should match the original arrangement; do not use bumper adjustment to compensate for a bent hinge or an incorrectly installed panel. Retain serviceable original hardware until the replacement kit has been checked.

Rubber Body, Door Frame and Trunk Plugs

Available listings include Mopar rubber body and trunk plugs identified as 1-1/8 inch and 1-7/8 inch, a 1962–1976 Dodge/Plymouth door frame plug kit and a 1970–1974 E-body trunk plug. Read each item's dimensions and application notes. The dimension in a title may describe a particular portion of the plug rather than the opening you have measured, so compare the product details and shape instead of relying on a diameter alone.

Before ordering, photograph the opening and any original plug still fitted nearby. Note whether the opening is round or shaped, where it sits on the vehicle and how the plug is retained. Clean the surrounding area enough to see its condition. Rust or distorted sheet metal may prevent a replacement from seating correctly and should be addressed as part of the repair. Keep body plugs distinct from components used to drain a cavity or provide access for servicing.

Cuda and Challenger Hood Alignment Wedges

This category also lists plastic spring-loaded hood alignment wedges for 1970–1974 Cuda and Challenger E-body applications. These are separate from ordinary rubber body bumpers. Compare the wedge, spring arrangement and attachment points with the parts on your car, and check the listing for quantity and supplied hardware. During reassembly, follow the appropriate body service information for panel alignment rather than assuming a new wedge alone will correct an uneven hood gap.

Plan the Small Parts Before Final Assembly

Organize your order by location: hood, doors, trunk and remaining body openings. Record quantities on the car and quantities supplied per package to avoid ordering duplicate kits or too few individual plugs. Test fit replacements before completing surrounding trim work, and keep the application information with your restoration notes.

Continue browsing Plymouth Cuda restoration parts for related components. If a plug or bumper is difficult to identify, contact Josh's Muscle Car Parts with the model year, location, measurements and a clear photograph so the correct listing can be checked before purchase.