74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler???

Posted By: scoutsr2

74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/19/09 10:12 PM

anyone know if this piece is available? I actually need both the gray rubber filler and the black plastic piece that it screws to and retains the lower part of the grill.

Posted By: anlauto

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/19/09 10:37 PM

I may be able to help you in a week or two.

I don't believe that piece is currently available....
HOWEVER....

I'm currently restoring a 1974 Cuda which I intend replacing the stock front bumper with a new reproduction 70 bumper and 70 bumper brackets from AMD.
I'm not sure how it will fit and if the filler piece will still be required to "look right".

If I don't need it, I can help you out possibly.

Posted By: 318 Stroker

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 01:03 AM

Quote:

I may be able to help you in a week or two.

I don't believe that piece is currently available....
HOWEVER....

I'm currently restoring a 1974 Cuda which I intend replacing the stock front bumper with a new reproduction 70 bumper and 70 bumper brackets from AMD.
I'm not sure how it will fit and if the filler piece will still be required to "look right".

If I don't need it, I can help you out possibly.

Alan,

You WILL be able to help in a week or two...

By using the shorter 70 style brackets, the bumper pulls in, and the space where the fillers went disappears...

Posted By: scoutsr2

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 03:00 AM

so what retains the bottom of a 70 grille then?

Posted By: 318 Stroker

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 03:10 AM

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so what retains the bottom of a 70 grille then?

It sits above the bumper brackets, and bolts to the core support.

Posted By: scoutsr2

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 03:52 PM

so, I don't suppose anyone knows if these items are reproduced? Sure would prefer to use new stuff that is not brittle and battered...

Posted By: 318 Stroker

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 04:02 PM

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so, I don't suppose anyone knows if these items are reproduced? Sure would prefer to use new stuff that is not brittle and battered...

No, they are not being reproduced.

Posted By: anlauto

Re: 74 'cuda front grill to bumper filler??? - 04/20/09 11:15 PM

The 1970 Cuda header panel is different then the 71-74's. It has large "C" shaped brackets attached to it that go behind the grill and support a metal filler that fills the gap between the bumper and grill.