Author Topic: 71 CUDA GRILLE PAINT (Read 6436 times)

chadb · « **on:** February 08, 2011 - 12:36:38 PM »

I am ready to paint my 71 grille after the repairs, and ordered paint from totally auto, dark argent, but was wondering if the whole grille is painted this color, or are the inserts where the cheesegrater grilles go a different color? Thanks, Chad

tommyg29 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2011 - 12:55:40 PM »

I guess it depends on which style you want. I think there were two ways, monotone and bodycolor. Either way, the argent goes inside the 6 individual grilles.
But I think silver argent is the color, not dark.

Here's a picture of mine. Its a clone, but you get the idea:

Topcat · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2011 - 11:25:04 PM »

If you're doing an agent grille and not painted:

Main area is a dark granular argent.
Inner areas to cheese grater are a smooth light argent.

Worth it if you want it right. Sparkles like they did when new.
http://www.rogergibsonautorestoration.com/images/2011_catalog.pdfCGP 70-71 Cuda

grill paint - correct color and texture with instructions��. Each $125.00

71Plym · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2011 - 08:38:44 AM »

Something like this...

chadb · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2011 - 02:17:03 PM »

thanks guys, all the info has finally given me a good idea of what its suppossed to look like. I'm going with originality, and just like the pics of the blue cuda, Thanks, chad

barracuda7199 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2011 - 03:58:27 PM »

man thats a sweet car! all of them are! it don't matter what u do with that grille it is the sweetest one installed in a mopar!

tommyg29 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2011 - 04:30:48 PM »

yep, I agree.
I guess tastes have changed because Ive heard many times that they werent well received in 71.
I dont care much for the skinny little wheels of yesteryear though.

Topcat · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2011 - 08:42:37 PM »

In 1979, I bought a new grille from the Plymouth dealer. Perhaps it might of been the last one from what I was told.

When I opened it, I recall the argent surround was very sparkly and a darker grey. Years later, it began to fade and became lighter about how 71Plym picture is . It's the same dark grey color as 71' center caps are when new.

grimmey71 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2011 - 11:14:43 PM »

look at the price on this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MINT-FLAWLESS-1971-CUDA-GRILL-PLYMOUTH-/170600257584?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year:1971|Model:Cuda&hash=item27b8915830#ht_500wt_1182

chadb · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2011 - 06:49:14 AM »

they are the best looking grilles around, but the prices of them are going through the roof! I'm glad i only paid 500.00 for my broken grille and repaired it, I can't believe some one would pay 5,300.00 for a plastic grille, flawless or not.

Mopar_Mudder · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2012 - 05:17:28 PM »

I know the thread is a bit old but does anyone have any info on how the cheese graters were painted?

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