Removing grill from 71 Cuda: Steps?

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Offline DocMel

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Removing grill from 71 Cuda: Steps?
« on: November 15, 2011 - 10:51:56 AM »
I just scored a really nice 71 Cuda grill, complete.  It needed very little work to fix the typical cracks, so I consider myself very fortunate

Please give the big picture of how to remove the old grill off my 71 Cuda.   I don't need details, just what major pieces and in what order need to be removed to remove the old grill

Thanks in advance...............




Offline DocMel

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Re: Removing grill from 71 Cuda: Steps?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2011 - 04:21:24 PM »
Anyone?

Offline RB2929

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Re: Removing grill from 71 Cuda: Steps?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2011 - 06:41:19 PM »
I’m Sorry, I figured one of the resident experts would have chimed in, so I could learn as well.
It’s actually pretty straight forward.  Disconnect turn signals and remove front splash shield (rock guard).  Then the front bumper.  Then, find all the fasteners holding in the grill.  The headlights don’t need to come out.
Is that too high-level?  I guess the question is: how much direction do you need?

FWIW, a couple of summers ago I ordered the ’71 grill hardware from Mega Parts (good vendor).  But, even with the Chrysler mechanic manual, I can’t figure out where all the little fasteners go.  But, with the grill in place, it doesn’t move, so, I’m happy enough.

While it was apart, aside from rebuilding the grill, I made sure that all the bolts are the same size.  I think ¾ inch.  Got tired of swapping out socket heads.  Please remember though, my car is a Frankenfish.   Lord knows how many previous owners had to leave their mark on the car.  Proud to say that I got rid all of the metric bolts/nuts (no offense to our European friends)

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Re: Removing grill from 71 Cuda: Steps?
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011 - 02:54:50 PM »
RB  Thats a PERFECT response    Thats all I needed to know