Rear Window Louvers
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: South Alabama
Re: Rear Window Louvers (Barry)
I used to see more than a few on '78-79 models way back when. Haven't seen any around here lately.
I thought they looked dorky then and still think they look dorky now :smash:
They just didn't look right on the curved rear glass.
I thought they looked dorky then and still think they look dorky now :smash:
They just didn't look right on the curved rear glass.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Plano TX
Re: Rear Window Louvers (Purplerainz)
I wish I had a set for my 80 to put on in the summer. That big back window sure does make the car get hot in the 100+ degree heat in Texas. Talk about green house effect. I'll take dorky over sweating my butt off even with the AC working great!
Dave
Dave
Drifting
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From: Clarksville,Tn,USA TN
Re: Rear Window Louvers (DaveL82)
I got a pop in tint for the rear glass, but for the summer weather I would like to have a rear window louver also. The retractable luggage shade is black as well as the molding which makes for a hot spot. I have seen 2 types of louvers, one made by Cragar and another type. Give me shade anyday...
Neil in Tenn
Burning Brakes
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Re: Rear Window Louvers (Nomad78SA)
Nomad78SA (Neil) Actually when i get a chance this winter, i'll order a set form my local speed shop. There about $240.00 for the three piece ones. Company in Canada that still makes them. Asrta-Hammond is the name. There were several post three or four months ago on them. Might be able to go to the "SEARCH" machine at the beginning of the forum. Thanks, JCL "Sidepipes are the way" :cool: :cool: :chevy
Drifting
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
Re: Rear Window Louvers (Barry)
Here's a pic (or little white box with red X) of a set of swap meet louvers - just set on the back of the "nothing fancy"'77. If you love the look I have a set of new in the box Cragar louvers - both the used and new set are for the pre-'78's.
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From: Southbound
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Re: Rear Window Louvers (Barry)
I've seen them on tunnel backs and big back window cars. IMHO, they look lousy on the big back window cars. Not my cup of tea, but they look better on the tunnel backs. I've seen two types on the tunnel backs: one set covers only the flat glass (my choice); the second type covers the area from sail panel to sail panel.
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Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Guilford CT
Re: Rear Window Louvers (rrent)
RRENT--- COULD YOU GIVE ME THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE LOUVERS ?
I HAVE THE ECKLERS HATCHBACK CLIP ...THE ONE YOU POSTED THE ARTICLE FOR A WHILE BACK...YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT ernie@tjs.com
thank you ...would love it if they fit.
I HAVE THE ECKLERS HATCHBACK CLIP ...THE ONE YOU POSTED THE ARTICLE FOR A WHILE BACK...YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT ernie@tjs.com
thank you ...would love it if they fit.
