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'70 Cuda grille repoduction
« on: February 25, 2016 - 12:07:16 PM »
I am considering replacing my grille and see there are several reproductions out there.

Any recommendations as far as fit and quality?
I see Sherman has one complete with trim, whereas the GOODMARK is a 1-piece?

Also you could include any suggested threads, I didn't find much here.

Thanks
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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2016 - 01:40:10 PM »
Buy it from Dave at Roseville


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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2016 - 05:09:22 PM »
I would try roseville too.  I don't know why but I forgot to check with him before I ordered mine.  I got mine from an ebay seller and the quality is excellent.  It came complete.  I paid $500 shipped last year.  It is now 525.  Here is the ebay item# eBay item number:

281945827229

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2016 - 05:49:38 PM »
The BE&A grille is unsurpassed.  It is factory correct and perfect in every way.  Those other grilles just don't fit well, the trim sucks, etc...
http://www.beaparts.com
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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2016 - 05:59:18 PM »
The BE&A grille is unsurpassed.  It is factory correct and perfect in every way.  Those other grilles just don't fit well, the trim sucks, etc...
http://www.beaparts.com


I'm pretty sure they have gone out of business :dunno:

Roseville is now the best connection to get these grills (same manufacture)
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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2016 - 06:19:18 PM »
I'm pretty sure they have gone out of business :dunno:

Roseville is now the best connection to get these grills (same manufacture)

Mike still list stuff on Fleabay.  He has a few left. 
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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2016 - 06:47:21 PM »
Mike still list stuff on Fleabay.  He has a few left.

Mike announced last year he was not going to produce any more products...so he's most likely just getting rid of stock.

I would still rather deal with David at Roseville, then with BE&A :2cents:
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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2016 - 07:01:32 PM »
The BE&A grille is unsurpassed.  It is factory correct and perfect in every way.  Those other grilles just don't fit well, the trim sucks, etc...
http://www.beaparts.com


I take it that the grille still will need to be painted Argent?  It will arrive as a smooth gray finish?  The BE/A website for the complete kit states it is "painted and detailed."  The one on Ebay is not painted, am I correct?

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2016 - 07:27:08 PM »
I got mine from my local Dodge dealer parts counter.  My guess is Dave at Roseville's is the same.  it is a very nice, painted unit.  i just had to purchase the Gran Coupe trim seperately  :hyper:   :


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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2016 - 07:28:14 PM »
no. not painted.  Here is what it looks like. 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=81526.210

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2016 - 07:37:54 PM »
Painted/Not Painted - I guess you can get them both ways.  Check the part numbers, and ask.

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2016 - 07:49:03 PM »

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2016 - 08:21:39 PM »
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I take it that the grille still will need to be painted Argent?  It will arrive as a smooth gray finish?  The BE/A website for the complete kit states it is "painted and detailed."  The one on Ebay is not painted, am I correct?

He has both argent and AAR black (or did). No painting, they are ready to install with the correct color and texture.  Again I will say it is absolutely perfect. I have two original grilles and the buckets interchange and you cannot tell which one is the repro.

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2016 - 12:13:27 AM »
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He has both argent and AAR black (or did). No painting, they are ready to install with the correct color and texture.  Again I will say it is absolutely perfect. I have two original grilles and the buckets interchange and you cannot tell which one is the repro.

I bought mine from Dave at Roseville. (AAR black) It ended up being from BE&A. I haven't installed it yet but it does appear perfect!   :droolingbounce:

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Re: '70 Cuda grille repoduction
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2016 - 12:55:07 AM »
The BE&A grille is unsurpassed.  It is factory correct and perfect in every way.  Those other grilles just don't fit well, the trim sucks, etc...
http://www.beaparts.com


Seriously!

Do you really believe there is more than one licensed Mopar Cuda grille reproduction company running?
Not a chance!

It's all being distributed out of one manufacturer in Taiwan.
Mike, Fremont, CA.