Superbird front bumper rub strip question

[DoubleDlover]

So i know the part number is 3571174

. Does anyone know if the repops out there come with that part number molded on the back of it? Along with that MMP usa mold as well. And what does that stand for? thanks r

[69bfan]

The rub strip with MMP is the reproduction coming from Metro Molded Parts out of Coon Rapids, MN.  We provide them to the various vendors and they do not have the part number stamped or molded into the ones that we do.  Do not know if the originals did, but if they did and they had the DPCD and Pentastar logo, then that would require a license agreement from Chrysler and nobody would want to pay a 7 to 13 royalty to Chrysler for the part in question to reproduce it.

[DoubleDlover]

Hi there. ok so here is a pic of mine. It has both the m m p and the part number. What do you think?? r

[69bfan]

What is interesting from your picture is that the rub bar has the DCPD molded into the part.  If you look at most rubber moldings like door seals or trunk seals with the numbers molded into them, they are very straight and defined.  The DPCD logo seems to be found on earlier pieces, than say a retooled piece that might have been made say in the 80's for example.  This one, the characters, looks more uneven.  Would be interested in seeing other samples of confirmed originals to shed some insight on the question.
n.