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Offline BarracudaDave

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70 Cuda grill bar paint
« on: November 16, 2014 - 07:23:20 PM »
I'd like to repaint the grill bar on my 70 Cuda.  I know the paint is red, but can someone tell me what shade of red is correct?
thanks for your help.




Offline BarracudaDave

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2014 - 06:36:20 PM »
Since no one has replied, guess I'll add some content to my question.  I know they make reproductions of these grill bars that come with the red stripe, but since mine are in excellent condition only missed the red paint I can't justify spending the $$$ on a new part.  My car is painted Rallye Red.  I don't think the stripe is Rallye Red, but I'm not sure.  I have some Blaze Red paint, which is a more dark red, than the rallye red, but would like to get the shape close to what the factory used.  Since this painted area is so small, I don't believe Eastwood carries a paint for this application, but I will check their website.
thanks again for any comments/suggestions.   
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Offline Paul97

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2014 - 07:45:05 PM »
This is something I need to know soon too.  Please pass on what you find out.

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2014 - 08:27:39 PM »
Go to a reputable Auto Body Paint and Supply store and get them to match it.
Get a pints worth. Then shoot it with a mini jet gun.     :2cents:
Mike, Fremont, CA.


Offline BarracudaDave

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2014 - 01:36:54 PM »
I appreciate the suggestion, but in my case the bar was painted black and there is no red paint to use as a sample.

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2014 - 07:45:35 PM »
Ben at Shakerhood.com sells the red bars brand new for $45.00.

http://www.shakerhood.com/products.php?id=CudaParts
Mike, Fremont, CA.


Offline BarracudaDave

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Re: 70 Cuda grill bar paint
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2014 - 06:41:04 PM »
thanks for the link, that is a good price.