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Old Oct 9, 2024 | 09:03 PM
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Hey folks I took the rear louvers off my 1979 better and I only see some trim that goes around the bottom of the rear glass. Is there a piece that should go around the sides and the top. Attached are pics. Thanks in advance

Upper window no trim

Lower side no trim
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Old Oct 10, 2024 | 02:05 AM
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Yep. 2 short corner pieces and a large curved one that goes across the top. I don't believe reproductions are made and decent original pieces are a little hard to come by.
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Looks like you have a couple of brackets at the top which presumably held the louvers. You'd have to remove these to fit the trim, that could be a problem if they are screwed on underneath the glass. Also you will need some clips to hold the trim, these can be tricky to fit with the glass in place
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Old Oct 10, 2024 | 08:56 AM
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let us know how you come out and how louvers put on brackets etc..



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