Will a 71 Cuda grill fit a 73?

[jeryst]

I want to replace the grill in my 73 with something else. I was looking at the 70 grill from BEA Parts, but I've been told that the 70 grill won't work because the valance on the 70 is different.

So, will the 71 grill work in a 73? I know the wiring will be a little different, but that's ok.

If it will fit, does anyone make a high quality repro, because I don't want to deprive someone that really needs a 71 grill?

[4Cruizn]

The problem with the 71 is that it has 4 headlights.  There will be some modifications for that to work.  I think all the cuda grills are very cool no matter which one you have.   

[Black340]

I think all the cuda grills are very cool no matter which one you have.   

 

[sleepychallenger]

what a coincedence that my buddy was just talking about doing this to his car. if you do the swap, make sure to take pics and list any snags you run into.

[Super Blue 72]

I've seen some '72-'74 Cudas with '70 grills.  It probably can be done but not sure how much work it would be.   

Like 4c mentioned, the 4 headlight system on a '71 will make the work much more involved since it's not just the grill but also the headlight buckets, splicing in headlight wiring, etc... then you may want to add the side gills on the fenders... 

[HemiOrange70]

I think the 73 grills rock. 

[bordin34]

Maybe you could use headlight buckets from a 3rd gen Charger or challenger.

[mcgheejt]

The 73 Grill Rocks!
 
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[MEK-Dangerfield]

Anything can be done with enough time and money, but this would be alot of effort in my opinion. The 73 grill looks good to me.   


  Mike

[71'cuda340]

Here is a repro for your project.

http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product_info.php/p/71-cuda-grille/products_id/710?SID

[IMNCARN82]

What's wrong with the 73 grille? Sell the car and buy a 70. Or a 71.  I think the later grilles look better.More menacing. Round taillights forever!! 

[jeryst]

What's wrong with the 73 grille? Sell the car and buy a 70. Or a 71.  I think the later grilles look better.More menacing. Round taillights forever!! 

The 71 grill is my favorite because of the quad lights. I also like the 70 with the parking lights at the top. Just a personal thing I guess. Always wanted a 71, but they are just out of my price range. This way, I could have the grill I like while still keeping the cool round tail lights.

[moparmussel]

 leave the 71 grill to the 71 cuda! seen one done that way and it looks goofy! 

[71'cuda340]

I think it would look kinda cool.   I've noticed most people on here don't really like it when you stray from original.       

[MEK-Dangerfield]

I think it would look kinda cool.   I've noticed most people on here don't really like it when you stray from original.       

 That's not really how I feel. My thinking is it would be too much trouble to be worth it in the end. Lot's of fabricating and such... I'm not saying it would look bad, but as a Challenger guy, I wouldn't try to make a 73 into a 70.       UGGA-BUGGA trying to iron out that Chally front end.      


  Mike