Anyone seen a 75/76 Duster grill?

[DusterJoe]

I purchased a 73 Resin model of a Duster to replicate my personal vehicle and found or had made some parts but I can't locate a 75/76 Duster grill.  The 73 grill just isn't correct.

Thanks, 

Joe

[Casey]

Is the MPC (AMT?) kit/promo part not an option for you? This appears to be the '75-'76 style grille in an ebay completed sale listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mpc-1-25-73-Plymouth-Duster-Grille-Original-Nice-Condition-/174539370150?hash=item28a35b6ea6%3Ag%3AsF4AAOSwW8VfxFu8&nma=true&si=yzuKnimeATEx%2FZXWtarHjQVcT44%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Perhaps the recently reissued AMT Jim Cushman Duster Sportsman could provide the grille, too?:

Edited December 7, 2020 by Casey

[1972coronet]

13 minutes ago, Casey said:

Is the MPC (AMT?) kit/promo part not an option for you? This appears to be the '75-'76 style grille in an ebay completed sale listing:

I snagged that grille as soon as it hit the 'Bay .  

That Jim Cushman version has the headlamps and turn signal / parking lamps covered by block-off plates .

I'll check around and see if I have a spare 1975 (1976) Duster grille .

[Casey]

17 minutes ago, 1972coronet said:

I snagged that grille as soon as it hit the 'Bay.

Is the Plymouth logo in the center upside-down?

[1972coronet]

40 minutes ago, Casey said:

Is the Plymouth logo in the center upside-down?

Oh , wow !  It IS !  Haha ! As many times as I've looked at not only the 1:1 grille of the 1975-1976 Duster and Valiant , but also the MPC grille , I never noticed that ! Someone must've had Pontiac on their mind when they cut the tooling ! Haha .

Oh , well...

[espo]

18 hours ago, Casey said:

Is the Plymouth logo in the center upside-down?

I had to relook at it a couple of times. At first glance it looked almost like it was done in reverse. I think the reflection from the chrome treatment is such that it confuses the eye. I think it is done correctly after studying it for a while. 

[DusterJoe]

On ‎12‎/‎7‎/‎2020 at 3:25 PM, 1972coronet said:

I snagged that grille as soon as it hit the 'Bay .  

That Jim Cushman version has the headlamps and turn signal / parking lamps covered by block-off plates .

I'll check around and see if I have a spare 1975 (1976) Duster grille .

If you own one I'd love to buy one.  Heck I'd also be interested in a resin cast of the one you bought on ebay if you'd prefer not to sell the original.  It's one of the last parts I need to remake my actual car in 1:24.

Thanks, 

Joe

 

[DusterJoe]

Still looking for one.  Missed out on an MPC 75 Duster on ebay and I'm kicking myself.  If anyone has one I'm willing to try to cast one or we can find a caster who's interested.

Or if someone knows a 3d printer who makes them...let me know.

 

Joe

[1972coronet]

2 hours ago, DusterJoe said:

Or if someone knows a 3d printer who makes them

Shapeways Ra-Sti´s Scale Accessories by camaro69 - Shapeways Shops . He may be willing to 3-D a 1975-1976 Duster / Valiant grille ( with the emblem facing the correct direction at that ; maybe with clear headlamps and parking lamp lenses , too ? ) .

 

[DusterJoe]

Thank you 1972coronet however I've tried to send him a message and I just keep getting an error on his site.   I'll try from a friends computer...

 

DusterJoe

Edited January 24, 2021 by DusterJoe

[camaro69]

Hey Joe,

I already noticed your need. You can simply send me a PM here.

Rico

[DusterJoe]

On 1/27/2021 at 1:37 PM, camaro69 said:

Hey Joe,

I already noticed your need. You can simply send me a PM here.

Rico

Sent you a PM...

 

Thanks

 

Joe