Reproduction 69 grills-In stock at classic industries

[WHITE AND RED 69]

compared to originals and a spot of overspray

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I'm looking for my old emblems so I'll post up on the fitment of those soon as I find them. Also looking for my spare hardware kit so I can get some pics of it put together.

One big missing piece that really sucks is there is no way to mount the headlight doors.    They do not include the pieces that are normally riveted to the housing. Hopefully someone will make something to remedy this.

[GordonGriggs]

Thanks for the review!

[autodynamics]

What in would love to see is a weight comparison between the centers and the buckets. Comparing the originals to the aftermarket. I bet the plastic is lighter . Overall it looks like a ok product and w good price point. Eager to see more info

[Charger-Bodie]

I wonder if you could get them to offer them without paint?

[Lennard]

Thanks for taking the time to get all the pics and info out a.s.a.p.

[JB400]

Thanks for the write up   Next thing to know is: how well does the trim fit?

I can see what you're talking about on how bad it's warped.  My original is not that way.

[autodynamics]

Where is it warped ?

[JB400]

Headlight surrounds.

[myk]

No way to mount the headlight doors?  What's the point to that?  Asides from that this is a killer deal, better than a 40 year old ebay ripoff for sure...

[moparnation74]

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures.

I think they should just offer it in black only.

I understand the tight bubble wrap issue but the warping due to the softness of the plastic is my main concern.  The next test is a hot summer day with an engine at temp.

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No problem fellas  

So put together it fits nicely. It actually feels well built carrying the whole thing. I know carrying my original it felt a lot more fragile like it could snap at any minute. There are these little guide pins and holes on each piece that line it all up which is nice. The emblems on the headlight door fit perfectly. Other than the warped section and overspray it looks great.

Thanks for the write up  Next thing to know is: how well does the trim fit?

I can see what you're talking about on how bad it's warped.  My original is not that way.

Yeah I wish I hadn't sold my trim when I replaced it a while back. But it looks like it would have no problem fitting.

What in would love to see is a weight comparison between the centers and the buckets. Comparing the originals to the aftermarket. I bet the plastic is lighter . Overall it looks like a ok product and w good price point. Eager to see more info

Hey Pete if you want to throw your extra one on a scale I'll do the same with this one. It would be nice to see the weight difference.  

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Overall it's a decent product. Could use a little more work making the surrounds tougher and making it a little less flimsy but for $900 bucks its not bad. I've sold the headlight buckets for almost that.    A little touch up paint and fixing the warped sections and it will look good.

Of course if you have an original stick with that. But for the guys who have damaged or completely missing ones, these will work just fine. (except for the door mounting areas) At least now we have another option out there.     One of these days I'll pull my original to get a real comparison but that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures.

I think they should just offer it in black only.

I understand the tight bubble wrap issue but the warping due to the softness of the plastic is my main concern.  The next test is a hot summer day with an engine at temp.

That will be the big test. Hopefully the when its mounted in the grill support with the trim on it will hold up to the heat. All the mounting points look great so hopefully the manufacturer did some testing.  

[Lennard]

The few flaws aside, I think it's awesome that someone finally stepped up to the plate and made a nice affordable repro grill.

[autodynamics]

Sure thing I can weigh mine, just as long as our scales agree

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Here is the weight of everything:

Center= 2.5 lbs
Left bucket= 1.5 lbs
right bucket= 1.5 lbs
headlight door= .5 lbs

Original headlight door= .5 lbs

[autodynamics]

Ok I will weigh mine tomorrow, but have to take mine apart
Also do they sell individual parts or just the entire grill only ?

[VegasCharger]

Thanks Clayton, you da man

Next in line - 1968 Charger grilles

1970 Charger grilles wait your turn

[Cncguy]

Useless if you can't mount the doors

[bakerhillpins]

Great write up and evaluation W&R!  Thanks much for taking the time and effort with this!    

As the bucket supports are riveted on are the holes pre-drilled or is that left up to us?

[lukedukem]

Would the trim pieces help straiten out the warped part, to a degree?

Luke

[stripedelete]

My original was warped - same part.  Mounting to the frame straightened it out.

I have an NOS center and surround.   And they have overspray.  Even if you have to paint the whole thing, it will be a much easier job than painting a 40 year old grille.

Thanks so much for the review.

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Great write up and evaluation W&R!  Thanks much for taking the time and effort with this!    

As the bucket supports are riveted on are the holes pre-drilled or is that left up to us?

Glad to help out.   

The holes are all there so there is no modification needed other than building the mounting bracket for the doors.

Sometime this weekend I'm going to try to make an easy mounting bracket and just weld a bolt on to hold the door on. Does anyone have any measurements for these pieces?

Would the trim pieces help straiten out the warped part, to a degree?

Luke

I'm sure the trim will pull it in place. If not the trim, soon as its bolted in the frame it will pull right up.

My original was warped - same part.  Mounting to the frame straightened it out.

I have an NOS center and surround.   And they have overspray.  Even if you have to paint the whole thing, it will be a much easier job than painting a 40 year old grille.

Thanks so much for the review.

Was the warped area as bad as this one? When I redid mine it was fairly straight?

Useless if you can't mount the doors

I wouldn't say its useless. All that is needed is 4 small brackets and you're in business.