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Who's got Louvers?

Posted: 6/30/09 6:26pm Message 1 of 18
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Say gang, I have  a set of the Cragar Louvers I bought from a fellow C3VR member, and I'm trying to locate someone with a similar set who has already installed them. After assembling mine I discovered they mount by slipping them under the rear window trim. I'm concerned that this may cause permanent damage to the trim and these pieces are not easy to come by. The set on Stingray Jim Jr.s car look great but they're not the same type. Any help would be appreciated.


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Posted: 6/30/09 6:30pm Message 2 of 18
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
I got em!
Can't say that I have seen any damage. But if ya ever are thinking of gettin rid of them.....I want em!.......Pretty please!




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Posted: 6/30/09 6:45pm Message 3 of 18
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I promise you'll be the 1st one I notify Alan. Any chance you might have a pic or 2 you could post so that I might see how they look. Do the side panels just slip up under the main grid? These were new in the box with instructions but were pretty vague.


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Posted: 6/30/09 6:49pm Message 4 of 18
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Actually my fear is that, if I were ever to remove them that the trim might be permanently lifted.


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Posted: 6/30/09 6:56pm Message 5 of 18
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

Jim, watch the vettes scrolling across the top of this screen there is a rear shot of my white one. Also in this years calendar.

They are pretty simple the two top hinges are double sided taped down and there are two moulded clips that tuck into the trim. That may be your concern. the bottom brackets again are double sided tape. Now I put these on over 20 years ago but I remember you get the top hinges on and lined up first. Mark the glass with a sharpie, then stick them down, the bottom ones attach to the louvers and let them rest naturaly. then mark and stick. They are a PIA to lift and wash under also to try and dry with out lifting and doing the glass again. And do not loose the special key to unlock the bottom brackets.

Yeah you need to get rid of em.....Wink 
Let me know if you need photos and I'll grab some for you tomorrow.
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Posted: 6/30/09 7:42pm Message 6 of 18
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Sold - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
"BIGBRRD" had louvers on it when we bought it.  First thing that came off of the car as neither one of us liked the look (or the window cleaning hassle).   Discovered that the glass had been permanently etched in several places so be careful when you install yours.


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Who's got Louvers?

Posted: 7/1/09 12:02pm Message 7 of 18
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[QUOTE=ebo]Jim, watch the vettes scrolling across the top of this screen there is a rear shot of my white one. ]
 
How come I don't see the scrolling pics you refer to?



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Posted: 7/1/09 3:44pm Message 8 of 18
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Jim at the top of each screen a different members vette appears, at least it does for me......PM sent



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Posted: 7/1/09 6:36pm Message 9 of 18
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Go up to the top of the page and click on the HOME button,each time you click on it the picture will change Thumbs Up


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Posted: 7/1/09 8:15pm Message 10 of 18
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[QUOTE=Ron 78]Go up to the top of the page and click on the HOME button,each time you click on it the picture will change Thumbs Up[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks Ron, that works.



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