'74 grill trim

[Tig]

Hi Guys and Gals.
I'm looking for the stainless(?) upper grill trim also the lower plastic piece and the hardware to fit all this stuff. Any idea's anyone?
Thanks.

 

[mrees72]

grill trim

That piece is made by Metro Parts.......the repro trim piece has been "coming any day" now for a couple years. Jim's Auto parts is showing some for $239 but I don't know that they are readily available even yet. Year One is showing one for $229 http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?hid=120CA15335

Try those 2.

Mike

 

[burdar]

First of all, I havn't heard one good thing about Jim's Auto. Don't even bother looking there. Metro does have the upper trim and will have the second batch of lower valence trim out in the spring. The valence plastic piece is avaiable used. I've seen them on E-bay multiple times.

The clips that hold the grill trim onto the front end are NOT reproduced. You will have to find used ones. Post a wanted add on this site(and others), you would be surprised what is still out there.

The grill trim is anodized aluminium...not stainless by the way. There are companies that can re-anodize those parts but it is very expensive.(as much as buying a new replacement)

 

[Tig]

Thanks for the reply's I've seen some repo grille trims on ebay motors. Seem to be around the $160 mark. Anyone have any experience with these?
That trim piece and the front bumper stick out like a sore thumb now that the rest of the car is super nice. Shipping a front bumper is expensive, I've been quoted $400 to the UK more than double of a repop ebay one.
Thanks.
Tig.

 

[mrees72]

I just bought the piece you are looking for from Metro Auto Parts. They do finally have some in stock now. Paid $145 at the Chrysler Classic winter meet in Columbus. Haven't tried to put it on yet but from all appearances, it looks like a good piece.

(Regarding a previous post, I can't speak for Burdar's experience with Jims Auto Parts but I have bought a couple things there with no problems.)

 

[Tig]

Thanks for that mrees. Do you have any web address for them. It's just coming up as a breakers in Indiana.
Thanks.
Tig.

 

[mrees72]

try this site

I couldn't find one either. Here is a link to MCB Metals (Tuff Wheel Restoration).........they sometimes have the part and they advertise it for the same price. I don't know if they have it in stock. You can check.
http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/mopartrim.html

Mike

 

[burdar]

I think they moved their website to E-bay. Try looking them up on that site.

 

[Tig]

Is this them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dff2ee55

Thanks for your time

 

[GTXperience]

Granted, the clips that you are looking for may not be available but if there is one guy that would know, it would be Tom Race from RT Specialties.

http://www.rtspecialties.net/

 

[mrees72]

Not sure if it is the Metro I'm speaking of but thats the piece and thats the price.

 

[Tig]

Thanks again for your help. Once I get the other jobs out of the way I'll be in touch with those that have been suggested.
Thanks again.
Tig