1973 Cuda Grille

[Haney]

I have a question about the grilles in 72-74 Cudas.  I have noticed that these grilles have RED around the openings on each side of the grille.  Is this paint or some kind of red insert?   I shamelessly stole a picture off the net and have attached it here as an example. 

Thanks,

[IMNCARN82]

It's painted. And I thought it was orange...

[Haney]

Thanks for the reply.  Does anybody know what color exactly?

Thanks,

[4Cruizn]

Nice pic and yes it is orange.  Not sure on the exact color?? 

[vinb]

My '72 Cuda grille right out of the Mopar box was red, not fire engine red put definitely red. The photo their looks correct. I did re-paint a grille last year and I'll have to look for the can of paint I used that matched pretty darn close. . It's under my work bench somewhere.. Vin...

[matt63]

I used Hugger Orange - not sure if it's exactly right but it looks good. It's a little redder than hemi orange.

[Haney]

Thanks for all the replies.

Vinb,
I would really appreciate it if you could reply with the color you used....

Thanks,

[vinb]

Haney, I'll see if I could find that can tomorrow. I will post it ...

[vinb]

Found it. Bought it in Wal-mart . #10-3055-2 ...Hope that helps.....

[360 'CUDA]

Always loved that red behind the chrome.  One of those perfect touches   

[larry4406]

my 72 cuda grille is orange in this area.  i guess its possible it faded from red?

[moparmussel]

 did all 72-74 grills come with red insert? i thought i read somewhere it was red on v8 cars,and not on 6 cyl cars?

[Haney]

Thanks vinb!  I will see if I can find a can at Walley World the next time I am in there....   Did the color have a name on the can or just a number?  I am sure it read "72-74 Cuda Grille Paint".......

[RUSTY Cuda]

I think the red was on all 'Cudas, barracuda no red? Rich.

[360 'CUDA]

All '72 to '74 Barracuda and 'CUDA grilles have the red.  Even the body colored grilles on some '72s