Author Topic: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills  (Read 3538 times)

Offline DocMel

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Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« on: January 09, 2013 - 11:31:29 AM »
Has anyone actually installed one yet?   Several members so far have recieved them.... :feedback:




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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2013 - 11:48:23 AM »
I bought one at Carlisle this past Summer, had it painted FJ6 and installed it.
It fit perfect, look perfect !
I will never play around with original grills again.
In fact I have a nice original grill for sale that NOBODY wants for $800...There was a time I could have got twice that all day long !
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2013 - 11:55:06 AM »
Finally! someone installed one!

Great to hear that it fits good.

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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2013 - 12:03:13 PM »
It was actually installed last July....The car is now in Germany  http://www.alangallantautomotiverestoration.com/1971-CUDA-FOR-SALE.html  :wow: 
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Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2013 - 12:11:24 PM »
Are they any sturdier than the originals?

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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2013 - 12:48:31 PM »
Beautiful work there.
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2013 - 12:53:16 PM »
why is there such a big gap between fender and grille?   
sweet car btw!  :drool:
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2013 - 01:23:28 PM »
why is there such a big gap between fender and grille?   
sweet car btw!  :drool:

Left side specifically.
Not trying to nit pick ya.  You do great work!
Sweet lookin ride!
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2013 - 02:01:59 PM »
I noticed the gap after installation and corrected it by shifting it over and re-tightening. The demensions of the grill are the same as an original. Start looking at originals and you'll see gaps as well, some worse than others. :bigshades:
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2013 - 03:17:02 PM »
I'm a Challenger guy, but I'm tempted to buy one just to hang on my wall as wall art.

  Great job Alan.   :ylsuper:

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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2013 - 03:48:49 PM »
I'm a Challenger guy, but I'm tempted to buy one just to hang on my wall as wall art.

 

 :iagree:  I was thinking the same thing!  :2thumbs:  Beautiful grill!
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2013 - 10:25:21 PM »
I need a new grille - any idea on wait time after placing an order??

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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013 - 06:56:36 AM »
A lot of people have them in stock now. Try contacting Dave at Roseville Moparts.

If he doesn't have one, he can get one I'm sure....

If not, they're on EBay all the time...  http://www.ebay.com/itm/71-Plymouth-Cuda-Barracuda-grill-grill-injection-molded-/281009372387?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1971%7CModel%3ACuda&hash=item416d76bce3&vxp=mtr
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2013 - 08:56:42 AM »
I need a new grille - any idea on wait time after placing an order??


 We have 6 on the shelf ready to go
give us a call or
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Re: Whats up with the new repop 71 Cuda grills
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013 - 09:14:29 AM »
of the 45 grilles we recieved. havent heard from any of the customers as to fitment. Which in the parts world is ok as we generally only here the complaints, as they do look great.

As for customers waiting for a definative reply for fitment and waiting to buy based on others . You may lose out if you keep waiting,  These will NOT be re ran until late this year if not into 2014

As to Alans pic and comments this is great news, Great Job on the Cuda Alan ooks nice.

Just for a note.
some irregularities that customers may see is not in the grille but with the fenders, IF they have true 71 fenders they wont see it, But if they have a 70 fender or patched up 72-4 they may have a gap issue.
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