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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I am thinking about adding a little bling to my 2003 convertible by adding tail light louvers. I would like to keep the anniversary edition theme and find louvers with the 50th anniversary logo. I know they were available but web searches have not proven fruitful. Anyone have any recommendations for a source.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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The ship has sailed on tail light louvers. Just say no.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Some like it - Some don't...do what YOU want

I happen to like them:

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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I think the great Jakie Gleason put it best "You can think about it, but don't do it"
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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I've got the same set as o1vette in black, in a box. PM me if interested.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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i've got 'em (body color matching on my 04 ce convertible) and i like them also. guess that's why they make chocolate and vanilla, lol!!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Go ahead and add some "Bling" to your car Joe Dirt!

Anyone that says "hey, those look good" will be lying to you to be nice.

It is our duty as forum members to watch out for others, DON'T DO IT!

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Originally Posted by coajam
I am thinking about adding a little bling to my 2003 convertible by adding tail light louvers. I would like to keep the anniversary edition theme and find louvers with the 50th anniversary logo. I know they were available but web searches have not proven fruitful. Anyone have any recommendations for a source.
Many thanks
Mid America Motorworks has louvers, but didn't see Ann. style,, only standard ones (part # 601-965) $44.99 set (includes 3rd brake light louver) " mamotorworks.com " phone# 800-500-1500,,, I'll dig around and see if I can find some Ann. style later tonite or tomorrow.....
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Originally Posted by coajam
I am thinking about adding a little bling to my 2003 convertible by adding tail light louvers. I would like to keep the anniversary edition theme and find louvers with the 50th anniversary logo. I know they were available but web searches have not proven fruitful. Anyone have any recommendations for a source.
Many thanks
next time ask for opinions,,,, maybe you'll get some answers....LOL

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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You should add some fake Buick fender vents and a chain steering wheel, too. Same category. Taillight louvers = very 1988. Tacky back then, too.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
You should add some fake Buick fender vents and a chain steering wheel, too. Same category. Taillight louvers = very 1988. Tacky back then, too.
wow!!! another oppinion....
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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imo and it has been said many times before on here..it was a thing when the c5's came out..and it has since past...hell you find them on ebay for hella cheap now..they are hard to even give away
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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coajam try ebay!!! finally.... a oppinion and a answer in one!!!!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I have the 50th aniversay loluvers on mine. They were put on by the previous owner. I am still up in air if I should keep them.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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I forget to mention that I have yet to see any like them anywhere as yet. Including Ebay.
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They are hard to find, as nobdy wants to make them anymore because of the GM licenseing issue
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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If you really search, you may be able to find a packaged deal with some hood scoops that stick on with double-sided tape.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Louvers are such a thing of the 80s. You want a 80s car go buy a old c4. In my opinion they make the car look dated. The worst is the chrome ones ugh.

A guy around here has a red vert, chrome everything including louvers, huge decal package and a huge double decker style spoiler.

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