I missed this thread originally & just found it doing a Barracuda parts search on Google.
I've seen some of the repro parts from B/E & A Restoration Parts, & I think they'd do a much better job at a '71 Cuda grille than Premiere Plastics ever did, does, or will still do. Actually, there are still '71 Cuda grilles on ebay constantly, & a current vendor selling 2 of them right now along with a Charger grille. The vendor is from the Premiere Plastics "old" location in Fresno, CA. I don't know if this vendor has any ties to PP, but it looks like it does. If not, then maybe they are just selling off an old inventory.
Cuda Grille Auction 1:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-cuda-b...A1%7C240%3A1318Cuda Grille Auction 2:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-cuda-b...A1%7C240%3A1318Charger Grille Auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-CHARGE...A1%7C240%3A1318I bought my '71 Cuda grille from Premiere Plastics several years ago. At the time it was a decent company, just slow, but PP has ruined their reputation with a total lack of customer service as well as not shipping grilles at all after recieving payment for them. Even I waited 4 months for mine & could never get them to respond to an email or return a call. I have also read enough negative comments & dealings about PP that I'd never buy from, or recommend them again.
To critique the actual quality of the repro grille from PP, I think it's an adequate & usable part, but not good enough for a good restoration where a person will be more critical of what they use on their car. I never installed the grille in the car & have since decided to sell the vehicle, but I do see that it did not hold it's original shape & contours in storage. The plastic is flexible & will go back into the correct shape & once installed the grille support structure should keep it in place.
If I end up not selling the car, my plan is to restore it at a later date & use the PP repro grille. If B/E & A Restoration Parts does make the '71 Cuda grille, I will purchase one of theirs & use it in place of the PP made one. I hope to see it made since I know there are a lot of unhappy PP customers that can't afford an OEM grille costing anywhere from $1500 to $3500 each.
