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Offline tuff340GranCoupe

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71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« on: July 23, 2013 - 09:09:10 PM »
Does anyone have a junk grille they are 'parting'? I need the clips that hold the 'C' trim in place. I would to find just 2 more. Found a few at the Nats but nobody had them new either! Do you have just 2 maybe, OR do you have a 71 Challenger grille that for parts maybe? I was told these also hold the center chrom inserts in.

I JUST NEED 2 OF THESE NOW!

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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2013 - 09:21:02 PM »
Tom at R/T Specialities has had them made and sells them. You could also try Metro 'cause they obviously have them for their grills  :dunno:
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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2013 - 10:50:35 PM »
There were 2 kinds used. Depending on if it was a replacement grille or OEM.

I recently replaced mine.

I found that the one's I bought at ACE hardware were more user friendly than the square one's. I did try both when re assembling.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=89755.msg888989#msg888989

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7537478&an=&page=&vc=1
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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2013 - 10:35:33 PM »
amazed at how some used ones turn up on eBAG, same asking price as new ones.   :villagers:

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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2013 - 09:33:06 AM »
i have a couple if you still need. mike 816-799-8844

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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2013 - 05:25:25 PM »
left you a message Rave_12000, waiting your reply!

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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2013 - 07:51:48 PM »
Seriously, I cannot believe I am still looking for at least 2 clips that hold the INNER 'C' trim on a 71 Cuda grille. I am in process of finishing my 71 grille & I need 2 of these clips! I know someone has at least 2 of them. If you have a busted 71 Cuda grille, take them out & let me know. I was told that the 71 Challenger grille has these same clips holding the center trim in as well. Take 10 minutes & go out to your parts car broken grille & fish a couple of these out so a nice grille can be shown off.

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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2013 - 10:11:14 PM »
have you tried Mc Master Carr?
I recommend you contact them by phone or e-mail.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#


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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2013 - 09:29:27 PM »
Got a note from a member who has some  :ylsuper: , so once I hear something back I will either cancel this thread or keep it going.  :dunno:
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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2013 - 10:17:55 PM »
Another good lead is: Pete at Nut N bolt guy in Mountain View if your contact doesn't work out.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: 71 Cuda grilles parts needed - small clips
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2013 - 09:45:08 PM »
Clips I was looking for arrived today & they will work out for me period! Thanks to the member here for your help! Free is a good thing! THANK YOU!!! :cooldancing: