Repro 68 and 69 Grills In Stock, Classic Industries

[chargerbr549]

It looks like the 68's are now available as well as the 69's are back in stock. Merry Christmas!

[lukedukem]

Here's the link to all they now make. It apears they are on back order.

http://www.classicindustries.com/shop/mopar/parts/body-components/exterior-styling/grill-inserts/

Luke

[twodko]

That is great news but beware. Classic Industrie is
notorious for advertising parts they don't have in stock.
They may very well have a contract with Chinese et al
manufacturers but once you buy something you're
told "it's on back order". Meanwhile they have your
money. 

[myk]

Not sure I understand why someone would want the grilles with "out" the headlamp door brackets?

[twodko]

So........those aren't included? Asinine!.

[JamieZ]

There's an option to get it without them.  Just like there is an option to get them unpainted (black versus sliver).

I put in an order for a 68 grille.  Mine is in good shape after I repaired it...but I'd love to have a spare.

[myk]

There's an option to get it without them.  Just like there is an option to get them unpainted (black versus sliver).

I put in an order for a 68 grille.  Mine is in good shape after I repaired it...but I'd love to have a spare.

Hmm....I've always wanted a black '68 grille too...

[JamieZ]

Hmm....I've always wanted a black '68 grille too...

I think black is not just the grille work but also the outer edge as well.  Not sure how that would actually look.

[Ghoste]

I thought someone on here had done that, or maybe it was one of those Steve Strope things?

[Cooter]

C.I. likes to test the waters to sell a bunch before actually making em. Been waiting on Wolfson dash for cousins Camaro for over three years.

[Ghoste]

Three years?  They must not have been a big hit?

[bill440rt]

Not sure I understand why someone would want the grilles with "out" the headlamp door brackets?

That person might have a busted up grille but their brackets are still good.
Remove from the old, install on the new.

[MxRacer855]

This is so badass! I've wondered about this for a long time! I had no idea that they repopped these things!   

Thanks for posting! 

[Ghoste]

It's very recent so you have a good excuse for not knowing.

[MxRacer855]

That's definitely a cool item to make. It's something that I'm sure a lot of people need! I CANNOT begin to say how much plastic welder I've seen on Charger grilles at shows!   

[Supercharged Riot]

I went ahead and pre-ordered and took advantage of the discount.
I figured I would get one anyway.
Hopefully they will produce more before my pre-order expires (90 days and counting).

[1970Moparmann]

Not sure I understand why someone would want the grilles with "out" the headlamp door brackets?

That person might have a busted up grille but their brackets are still good.
Remove from the old, install on the new.

That would be me!   Good news!

[Mopar Nut]

You can get a 25% off now, use code HWB14 until tonight.

[JamieZ]

Classic just sent me an email this week saying that the 68 grille I backordered is now available. They gave me the option to cancel my original order or put it through.  I chose to go through with it.  I'll post when it does appear

[Mopar Nut]

That's good news!

[Bob T]

Yeah, but, on their site they show the 69 grill picture and call it a 68 

[JamieZ]

Grille showed up today:

It was packed pretty well:

Took it out of the box and mocked it up:


Looks very good.  Plastic has a different more....resin feel than the original but it feels pretty solid, not flimsy.  One of the headlight buckets has a little droop but I think if it was mounted it would be fine.  I would definitely use it if my car was missing a grille or if it was damaged.

I fixed mine up about a year ago, so for me this was a spare, so I packed it all up and put it in the attic.  At least now I have a spare.

[Mopar Nut]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[freddyd02]

The droop on the driver side headlight looks pretty severe. I doubt you'd be able to attach the chrome trim piece? Does it flex back into position? Maybe cut a piece of Styrofoam and wedge it there so it pushes the piece back into shape while its sitting in your attic. Otherwise looks like a great product!

 

[JamieZ]

It flexes pretty easy. The center of it is right at the mounting point so I think that would lock it into place. A bit of heat would probably help too.