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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Been looking at pics of some really nice Vettes, just wondering, what do you think of having rear louvers on a vette? I love having them on my car, but you have to learn to see behind, its like sitting in a cave.lol

http://photobucket.com/albums/c368/3origZlovers/

some pics at
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Originally Posted by 3origZlovers
Been looking at pics of some really nice Vettes, just wondering, what do you think of having rear louvers on a vette? I love having them on my car, but you have to learn to see behind, its like sitting in a cave.lol

http://photobucket.com/albums/c368/3origZlovers/
I bought a three piece louver set off of ebay...it is metal...for my 78 project car. I don't know if I'll actually keep them, but I'm going to give them a try. Three sets are up on ebay right now. Thanks for the interior pic...I really didn't have an idea of what viewing through a louvered rear window was like.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I bought a three piece louver set off of ebay...it is metal...for my 78 project car. I don't know if I'll actually keep them, but I'm going to give them a try. Three sets are up on ebay right now. Thanks for the interior pic...I really didn't have an idea of what viewing through a louvered rear window was like.
My rear window also has a heavy tint and even at night there is no problem seeing out.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
My rear window also has a heavy tint and even at night there is no problem seeing out.
I love the ones on your car.. So far the best I have seen. Would love th have the same kind put on my car.
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Bought my louvers from
Spoilers4less.com
They sell both the heavy duty ABS plastic (like I have) and the aluminum.
I ran a set of these plastic louvers on my Camaro for 23 years in every kind of weather, car wash, etc. you can do and never ever had the slightest problem, just use a little Armorall once in a while to keep the shine and there you go.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1619573
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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I think they look cool on a 71 to 84 Mustang. The c3 vette already has such classic swoops & flairs that IMHO the louvered rear window distracts from the lines. But, that's my opinion...Don't flame me
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 3origZlovers
Bought my louvers from
Spoilers4less.com
They sell both the heavy duty ABS plastic (like I have) and the aluminum.
I ran a set of these plastic louvers on my Camaro for 23 years in every kind of weather, car wash, etc. you can do and never ever had the slightest problem, just use a little Armorall once in a while to keep the shine and there you go.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1619573
Here's the one that I like.
http://spoilers4less.com/wp10524.html

Not so cheap tho
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Here's the one that I like.
http://spoilers4less.com/wp10524.html

Not so cheap tho
I had very similiar ones since day 1
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Originally Posted by Vette80regon
I think they look cool on a 71 to 84 Mustang. The c3 vette already has such classic swoops & flairs that IMHO the louvered rear window distracts from the lines. But, that's my opinion...Don't flame me
I agree the C3 styling is the best. But here in Thailand the average year round temps are a killer and all that glass in the back can create oven like interiors.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 3origZlovers
Been looking at pics of some really nice Vettes, just wondering, what do you think of having rear louvers on a vette? I love having them on my car, but you have to learn to see behind, its like sitting in a cave.lol

http://photobucket.com/albums/c368/3origZlovers/

some pics at
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1619573
I really liked them......until I saw they were $265. OUCH!

Seriously, I've been looking for somebody that was making these brand new in that basic style instead of the three piece aluminum ones that have different sides than back. I just don't know if I would like them once I had them on the car and at that price I can't afford to "try" them; I'd have to be pretty dedicated to them up front. I think they look good on your vette in the pics, just not sure I would like them on my vette in real life. I'd want to paint them to match the vette too.

Can you lend me your set for a week or so?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I like and enjoy the one I have. Get a set and you won't regret

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