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 5/10/09 9:20pm
roadraven
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I am looking for a place to buy rear window louvers for an 81 C-3. Any ideas? I am also looking for a reputable shop within 100 miles of Central PA for an engine rebuild?

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 5/11/09 5:01am
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Welcome to the site Keith!  I always liked the look of those louvers on top of the bubble!  Good luck in your search!

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 5/11/09 6:49am
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Look here http://www.sfxperformance.com/catalog/style/Exterior~Styling/Louvers/Corvette/page_1.htm
 
These should work.


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 5/11/09 6:56am
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i might want to get them for my 90. thanks for the link.Thumbs Up

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 5/11/09 8:33am
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Try this site
 
 


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 5/12/09 8:52am
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If it's a major rebuild you are looking at, and it is not a matching numbers car, you might want to check into a GM Crate engine.  I got the 270hp 350 for around $1,500 and installed it myself.  A rebuild can fast exceed that amount and if you don't personally know them, it can be a disaster (don't ask how I know).

Good luck!
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 5/12/09 8:17pm
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Thanks to all for the great info. I knew I could count on you.
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 5/12/09 8:18pm
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sounds like a nice option. Where do I find a crate engine for a vette? Do they offer higher HP. How much is shipping?
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 5/13/09 1:25am
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Crate engines are available almost anywhere, Autozone or your local Chevrolet dealer... you may want to check a couple of magazines also. As far as the horsepower, for enough dollars you can get a lot!

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 5/13/09 6:36am
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[QUOTE=dnv]If it's a major rebuild you are looking at, and it is not a matching numbers car, you might want to check into a GM Crate engine.  I got the 270hp 350 for around $1,500 and installed it myself.  A rebuild can fast exceed that amount and if you don't personally know them, it can be a disaster (don't ask how I know).

Good luck!
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did i miss something here... do you have to find and install a crate engine to put louvers on the back of a corvette???ConfusedThumbs Up


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 5/13/09 11:58am
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Eddie......yeah ya must have missed the very first postWink
He is looking for an engine rebuilder also.
 
Off topic but how'd you make out with that screw ball that hit your vette? Maybe you can update that thread.
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 5/13/09 12:17pm
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Keith, I hope you are finding this site helpfull. I see you using it often, thats great.
I waited to reply to this thread for a while to see what came up.
The white C3 with louvers that comes across the top page is mine. The louvers are Cragars and are not made any longer, I do a search every now and then for another set that I would put on my Red C3 in a minute. I'm a big fan of the louvers and they always get attention from other C3 owners with the bubble rear window. Most asked question is do they block your vision, and I always reply " you don't even know their on"
That's a lot of glass back there and on my C3 I love em.
I'm not a fan of the ones that change direction on the sides, and I'd like to see a set of the ABS ones. If you do purchase some I'd like to see a picture of them installed.
 
I hope you decide to join this group and make a few runs with us, as a newer member myself I'll tell you this is a great bunch of very freindly, family type folks here.
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 5/13/09 8:17pm
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Lets see a pic of that Blue 81 !!!
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 5/13/09 8:48pm
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wow if he wrote any clearer it might smack me upside the headWackoRolling On The Floor Laughing. guess i concentrated on the louver end of it as i want them for the 90. will update the other post too.

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 5/14/09 11:00pm
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Keith, take a look at Summit racing or Jegs catalog. They appear to have the best selection of crates anywhere. Happy shopping.

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