1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Louvre 4 rear window

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:10 AM
  #26  
Dan_s_young's Avatar
Turbo widebody FB
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,733
Likes: 3
From: Alberta Canada
Originally Posted by Bob Holton
yeah they are rice and were rice on muscle cars too. like iced coffee , meerly an affectation. we could not all have a muscle car ,but we could add louvers to our Gremlin,. Rice is rice.
Anyone muscle head who calls a import car a rice rocket or ricer because of a spoiler is a ****... You think civics look rediculous with spoilers check out this plymouth road runner. Now tell me whats rice... . Anyways I think louvers are not bad, i have my back windows tinted limo style but i was still thinking of louvers myself because its some extra antitheft against hatch smashing stereo thieves. I think they look pretty good but $500 dollars with from VB worth? I dont think so!
Attached Thumbnails Louvre 4 rear window-rice.jpg   Louvre 4 rear window-rice2.jpg   Louvre 4 rear window-rice3.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:19 AM
  #27  
jays83gsl's Avatar
1983 GSL, 1987 323 "GX"
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 0
From: Las Cruces, NM
Dude, isn't that a superbee?
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:30 AM
  #28  
Dan_s_young's Avatar
Turbo widebody FB
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,733
Likes: 3
From: Alberta Canada
I think its a RoadRunner Superbee thingy... If you look in the first picture you can see the roadrunner on the 10 foot wing.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:44 AM
  #29  
jays83gsl's Avatar
1983 GSL, 1987 323 "GX"
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 0
From: Las Cruces, NM
Super BIRD, my bad

Ah, the bliss of loosing track of all my muscle car knowledge.

Slip into the rotaries, JJ, slip.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:15 AM
  #30  
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Ha, I found a nice SE in Pick-A-Part last summer, among other things I scarfed was a complete plastic rear window louver in excellent shape. I was billed $5 for window trim. On my, uh um, now my 16 year old sons black 85 GSL-SE it looks very good. Everyone who saw the $5 upgrade was pleased with the new look. The shelfs of the louver blend right into the factory spoiler. Ricers don't run louvers anyways, it's too old school for them. On some cars it's great. I see many posts on here with sevens all stickered up and nobody screams RICE!

Here's to old post controversy! LOL

Vern
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:35 AM
  #31  
64mgb's Avatar
Go Hawks!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 3
From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Thumbs up

I've had louvers on mine for over 20 years...mine are aluminum. I think they look good, AND perform a couple of great functions. They keep the sun off the carpet and vinyl, which keeps them nice longer. And they keep the inside temperature down significantly (this is really important when you don't have a/c). I was amazed just how much they keep the temp down when I had them off to repaint them a couple of years ago.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:07 AM
  #32  
esoto66's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Northern, KY
I love mine too.
Attached Thumbnails Louvre 4 rear window-100_1940.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:25 AM
  #33  
calvinpaul's Avatar
Mmmm Cheeze....
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 748
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
I want the side window louvers!!!!
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:02 AM
  #34  
Leigh Adams's Avatar
Struggles with Idling
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 0
From: Campbellville
Originally Posted by 64mgb
I've had louvers on mine for over 20 years...mine are aluminum. I think they look good, AND perform a couple of great functions. They keep the sun off the carpet and vinyl, which keeps them nice longer. And they keep the inside temperature down significantly (this is really important when you don't have a/c). I was amazed just how much they keep the temp down when I had them off to repaint them a couple of years ago.
That rear end looks different from others!? what model is that? I kinda like it.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:05 AM
  #35  
64mgb's Avatar
Go Hawks!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 3
From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Originally Posted by Leigh Adams
That rear end looks different from others!? what model is that? I kinda like it.
It's a '79. I added the taillight kit about 25 years ago...wish I hadn't. I like filling the gap between the taillights, but I don't like the ugly black piece above it.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:38 AM
  #36  
Snapshot's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 503
Likes: 0
From: GA
If you read up on the Superbird, & you find the spoiler was quite functional. Can you say that about spoilers on ricemobiles? BTW, Superbirds can go for over $250,000.00 today.

My louvers do wonders to keep down the heat in hot Georgia summer sun on my black interior AND hide my really nice bikes inside.
Attached Thumbnails Louvre 4 rear window-rear-150.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:19 PM
  #37  
Moonchopper's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
What I would give to have a superbird... *sigh*. I was/am a muscle car guy myself before the rx-7. I'm still somewhat of a muscle car guy, but I don't think I would have the energy/talent to restore one.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:01 PM
  #38  
jays83gsl's Avatar
1983 GSL, 1987 323 "GX"
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 0
From: Las Cruces, NM
Hey, I'm the guy painting his car a Mustang color

No WAY I'm a muscle head

As for superbirds, yeah, they are one of the more expensive musclies for sure. I'm a GTO guy myself, though.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:55 PM
  #39  
sfc711@cox-internet.com's Avatar
sfc711
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, La
Louvres

Anybody has a plastic/abs rear louvres for sale. HAve the sides need back. Thanks, Gary
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:57 PM
  #40  
sfc711@cox-internet.com's Avatar
sfc711
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, La
Rear louvre

I am looking for a plastic/ABS rear louvre. HAve the sides. Thanks, Gary
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Th0m4s
Build Threads
25
Feb 26, 2019 02:04 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:48 AM.