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Posted: 5/10/09 6:20pm Message 1 of 15
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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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Posted: 5/11/09 2:01am Message 2 of 15
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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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Posted: 5/11/09 3:49am Message 3 of 15
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Posted: 5/11/09 3:56am Message 4 of 15
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i might want to get them for my 90. thanks for the link.Thumbs Up


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Posted: 5/11/09 5:33am Message 5 of 15
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Try this site
 
 



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Posted: 5/12/09 5:52am Message 6 of 15
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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).

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Posted: 5/12/09 5:17pm Message 7 of 15
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Thanks to all for the great info. I knew I could count on you.


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Posted: 5/12/09 5:18pm Message 8 of 15
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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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Posted: 5/12/09 10:25pm Message 9 of 15
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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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Posted: 5/13/09 3:36am Message 10 of 15
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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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