'68 Barracuda - NEW - plastic grilles!!!

[OneOfMany]

This is the same argument as a rebodied car.Salvage vs clear title.If you know it the price is definately less if not you could pay more-true?

I don't think rebodied cars and the use of reproduction parts are the same argument.

And sure, to me I prefer originality over reproduction. As one who has collected, stripped, and carted hard to find parts across the country, sure I like to think in my mind that the value of these parts is increasing due to their rarity. On the other hand, the ability to purchase decent quarters, correctly stamped pans, unobtanium trim and soft parts is fine by me. I'd rather have a new door weatherstrip than pay through the nose for a hard sun-baked piece of rubber. Or try to find NOS brake rotors for my K-H setups. Hell, I'm happy that companies like Passon can supply me with new gears and synchros for my 4-spd. So sure, it hurts when they repro the little pot metal 69 Cuda hood scoops that I searched years for, but whatever.

Grant

 

[mopardude318]

I need a set..better than the broken, busted up crap ones that are on my car now...

 

[goldfish65]

I didn't realize anyone would be unhappy about finding a source for parts. :dontknow:

 

[ef8340]

maybe those guys can make a 70-71 340 air cleaner

 

[FASTBACK340]

I didn't realize anyone would be unhappy about finding a source for parts. :dontknow:

It really is amazing, isn't it? I could care less if those grills were made on Mars, if they fit and look good, then a set WILL go into my miserable, worthless, P.O.S.... :-D

 

[FASTBACK340]

WTF dude. You are a DICKHEAD!

<sigh....> ....and yet another example of why I quit being a Moderator here.

Grow up guys. :argue:

 

[mopardrt]

ya thats what sparked the pee pee match the source is great though

 

[68340fish]

<sigh....> ....and yet another example of why I quit being a Moderator here.

Grow up guys. :argue:

I guess freedom of speech doesn't apply here? Just thought I would spread the news about a long awaited part finally becoming available, & the first post I see is that garbage! For some reason that REALLY pissed me off. Sorry to anyone I may have offended.

 

[davescuda]

Wow thats great-now we can be just like the camaro and mustang guys!

yep, but not as cheap. at least the china parts for the camaro and mustang are way cheaper. i think that the grills are way over priced. does this mean mint originals are worth more(not, but should be). the originals have lasted this long. how long will these china ones last, for 200.00

 

[pettybludart]

I,d better take out my axels,gears,u-joints and any other aftermarket parts that I,ve put on my car.The value really isn,t important to me,I bought my car,cause I like it,not for resale value.Sheesh.Thanks for posting some much sought after parts.:toothy10:

 

[autoxcuda]

Great to see new parts coming out now we need 67 and 69 Grilles and Head light Bezels would be awsome.

Those are scheduled for production from PG Classics as listed on their website. But they don't seem to be meeting those release dates.

I have heard from www.BEAparts.com that he was fitting and testing 69 barracuda grille pieces. So they are making progress. Mike at www.beaparts.com is a much more reliable source and easier to deal with than PG Classic. Even though most of the stuff www.beaparts.com sells is PG Classic parts.

 

[autoxcuda]

nice. too bad they don't do the chrome too.. but it's a start.

I think that chrome just capped the front edge of the vertical grilles/slats. Are the chrome grilles just for Spring Special cars with the red rear decklid tape stripe?

And I thought the other 68 Barracuda were all painted silver with black painted on the front, top and bottom sides of all horzontal tabs. And black on the area surrounding the turn signal.

The original ones I have are like that. But I don't know if mine are original to my Formula S. Are 68 Formula S's ALL blacked out?

 

[68340fish]

I think that chrome just capped the front edge of the vertical grilles/slats. Are the chrome grilles just for Spring Special cars with the red rear decklid tape stripe?

And I thought the other 68 Barracuda were all painted silver with black painted on the front, top and bottom sides of all horzontal tabs. And black on the area surrounding the turn signal.

The original ones I have are like that. But I don't know if mine are original to my Formula S. Are 68 Formula S's ALL blacked out?

You are correct about the chrome grilles & red reflective tape on decklid. Only available with the Barracuda Sport - Spring Special package. http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/photos/B15509.jpg