Rear Louvers installed
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 311
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From: Sparta NC
I kept a search going on the Bay and although I didn't find the cragar set, I found a set of genuine GM made just like the Cragar still new in the box from back in the day and got them for less than what the new crap ones sell for today. Haven't got them on though. Maybe before cruising season here. Just have to be patient.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I kept a search going on the Bay and although I didn't find the cragar set, I found a set of genuine GM made just like the Cragar still new in the box from back in the day and got them for less than what the new crap ones sell for today. Haven't got them on though. Maybe before cruising season here. Just have to be patient.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 311
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From: Sparta NC
I will take your word for that because your description is spot on. I couldn't find any info online about the GMs and I know you know a lot more of Vette history than I do because I was still a Ford guy way back then lol! I couldn't find Cragar on them anywhere and the box was labeled GM with the GM part number. I wondered how the GM looked so much like the Cragarsame. Thanks for the info Man!
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,608
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I will take your word for that because your description is spot on. I couldn't find any info online about the GMs and I know you know a lot more of Vette history than I do because I was still a Ford guy way back then lol! I couldn't find Cragar on them anywhere and the box was labeled GM with the GM part number. I wondered how the GM looked so much like the Cragarsame. Thanks for the info Man!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
At some time in the past, my 79 must have had louvers on it. The back window is permanently stained in the outline of louvers. My car came originally from Texas so i'm sure there was plenty of hot sun beating down on it. I've had a glass shop look at the stains and they said they couldn't get them out.
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Instructor
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From: MA
cagar louvers
So a few members have gotten in touch with me about the cagar louvers I have. Like I said I'd sell them but does anyone have a few suggestions on how I could go about shipping them? Build a box and fed-ex seems $$$$. Thanks for the help!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: hickory NC
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If I remember correctly(getting tough at this age) those louvers do come apart. The sides, I think, pull out of the center section. If they do, that may make it easier to ship.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Western New York
I definitely like the look of the louvers. Makes your car look really great. I've never been a fan of that big bubble window and the louver really changes the whole look of the car.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Chino Hills CA
[QUOTE=doorgunner;1590434239]"Back in the day" louvers were radial.
That's right, back in the day tires were radical and louvers were radial
Today, louvers are radical and tires are radial.
Sorry DG, I could't resist
That's right, back in the day tires were radical and louvers were radial
Today, louvers are radical and tires are radial.
Sorry DG, I could't resist