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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Default 80-82 Chrome Side Vents??

Have we discussed the pros & cons of changing out the black plastic side vents on the 80-82 models to an aftermarket chrome? I've seen some and they look very good.

Do you think this is considered too much bling, or a nice touch??

Any photos of those already changed out, would be appreciated. I'd like to see some more pics before I decide.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearnugent
Have we discussed the pros & cons of changing out the black plastic side vents on the 80-82 models to an aftermarket chrome? I've seen some and they look very good.

Do you think this is considered too much bling, or a nice touch??

Any photos of those already changed out, would be appreciated. I'd like to see some more pics before I decide.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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I don't like them. everything else on these years is blacked out from the factory, with the exception of the t roof trim, and I think if there was a way to black that out without the weatherstrips wearing it off, they would have blacked it out too.

No chrome on '80-'82s
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearnugent
...Have we discussed the pros & cons of changing out the black plastic side vents on the 80-82 models to an aftermarket chrome?...
Does it need to be discussed?

...Do you think this is considered too much bling...
Bling from where I sit.

...or a nice touch?...
That would be entirely up to you. It's your car.

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