1971 Plymouth Barracuda Grill gaps

[Cudabud]

I took my 1971 Barracuda apart several years back to do a rotisserie on the car and now I am to the point of installing the Grill and am noticing the gaps between the fenders and the grill on both sides . Was this common? And is this the way they rolled off the showroom floor . Any suggestion ,solutions or ideas on how to minimize the gaps? Thanks for any guidance

 

[douglas17]

Interested in how this conversation is going to go , installing mine next week.

 

[Cudabud]

I had a couple of 1970 Cuda’s in the past and never notice anything like this , but the 1971 is a 1 piece grill. I really don’t see any way of correcting this issue without major metal work unless I am missing something. I also looked at other pictures of 1971 Cuda grills mounted and it seems these gaps are typical . It was a lot of work and years to try to get everything correct and to see something like this disappoints me . I was 9 when these car came out so I wasn’t sure if this is how they rolled out. No matter what ,nothings as bad Ass as a mopar and I will enjoy her like sweet wine.

 

[douglas17]

A new set of DENTURES for 71 from AMD (Xparts). Painted and chrome installed except head light bezels , why because the nuts to hold the screws from the back side are not included in installation hardware. That is another package ( sold separate ).
Can tell you the SOB who made it never put one together.
Install in car coming soon.