71 'Cuda Grille

[Mopar426power]

Does anyone know a source that restores 'Cuda grilles? There was a guy that did it in the Chicago are a few years ago but not sure now since there are reproductions available?

 

[rklein71]

How extensive of work do you need done.? ABS plastic is very easy to repair. I have a spare junk 71 grill that has many tabs and material for repairs if you need them. Do not be afraid to try it yourself. Pictures help. I can guide you through on how to chemically weld the plastic together, it is very easy.
Rod

 

[Mopar426power]

Thanks for the info, I will get some pictures of mine to get your opinion.

 

[robert power]

I did the repair myself just give it a try and don't rush it .

 

[Mopar426power]

I think I will give it a shot. Any advice on what materials to use?

 

[rklein71]

ABS plastic dissolves in acetone and once the acetone dries up, the plastic returns to normal. If you take some plastic pieces from another grey grille or even grey ABS plastic pieces off of ebay, you can chop them up in a small lidded jar and pour acetone to cover up the pieces. After it sits overnight or so, you can stir it up and make a grey goo like substance. This is your repair material. The acetone effectively chemically welds your pieces together. I have even used the goo to shape pieces as necessary. It is very strong and you can sand down the repair to make it almost invisible. The one grill I repaired was spliced together with a saws all blade and liquid nails. The right two pics are me using the goo glue to fix a tab on a 71 grille. I put some metal tape under the hole to dam it up for the reapair.

 

[rustyacres]

ABS plastic dissolves in acetone and once the acetone dries up, the plastic returns to normal. If you take some plastic pieces from another grey grille or even grey ABS plastic pieces off of ebay, you can chop them up in a small lidded jar and pour acetone to cover up the pieces. After it sits overnight or so, you can stir it up and make a grey goo like substance. This is your repair material. The acetone effectively chemically welds your pieces together. I have even used the goo to shape pieces as necessary. It is very strong and you can sand down the repair to make it almost invisible. The one grill I repaired was spliced together with a saws all blade and liquid nails. The right two pics are me using the goo glue to fix a tab on a 71 grille. I put some metal tape under the hole to dam it up for the reapair.

Amazing work!!!!