Aftermarket Grill for 64 Barracuda

Old Jul 4, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Question Aftermarket Grill for 64 Barracuda

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I am looking for and aftermarket/different grill for my 64 Plymouth Barracuda because I really don't like how the stock one looks. Its not an exact restoration as I have made some changes to the engine and to the chassis/brakes for performance and safety. The grill doesn't have to be Plymouth, but I would like it to stay in the Mopar family, year also doesn't matter and I can do some customization at home if need, if anyone has any ideas/resources please please please let me know.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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My sister had a 64 had a Valiant front end on it !!!
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by TVLynn
My sister had a 64 had a Valiant front end on it !!!
Hmm, thats not a bad idea, thanks alot
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Yea My sister ran her Barracuda into the back of another car. This was 40 years ago. Bought a Valiant front end for $50. It may not have happend if it didn't have those crappy 9" drums
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TVLynn
Yea My sister ran her Barracuda into the back of another car. This was 40 years ago. Bought a Valiant front end for $50. It may not have happend if it didn't have those crappy 9" drums
Well, hopefully new and improved 9'' drums help because i cant afford disk brake conversion. Looked at some valiant grills, they are certainly nicer. Any ideas on wheels? they are only 13" and would like to go to 15" but cant find any i really like
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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I would do some junkyard shopping and do the disk conversion. maybe $125 depending on what is available in your area. Conversion allows the common 5 on 4 1/2 at least on the front. Custom axles on the rear or a later rear end for the back...

Those crappy 13" tires are getting hard to find !!!!

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