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Offline mikeinsjc

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Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« on: January 01, 2008 - 12:56:10 PM »
My 70 Challenger didn't originally come with them, but I found a set of factory louvers. The problem I'm having is the two center ribs (the pieces the slats are attached to) on the louvers hit the glass, and I don't seem to have any adjustments to make them fit. I noticed the rear glass has a curve (top to bottom). The ribs hit on the high points of the window curve. The holddowns can't be raised any higher-no more threads left. Without the glass in the car, the louvers fit perfectly. I'm assuming cars with louvers didn't have a different rear window from non-louver cars. Any ideas?
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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2008 - 01:00:06 PM »
are the hinges mounted to high / far forward ?

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2008 - 01:00:45 PM »
Post a picture please.  I think you can run a piece of hose on the pins like they do with A12 Glass hoods to pack the louver off the glass. :clueless:
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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2008 - 04:33:57 PM »
Are you sure they are real OEM louvers?

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2008 - 06:19:54 PM »
They may be for a Cuda?

We need photos.

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2008 - 12:18:38 AM »
I am looking to get the rear window louver.. :useless:

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2008 - 05:36:55 AM »
I don't think he has Cuda louvers. The Cuda rear window is different. The Challenger's is probably 4-5" wider at the bottom.

Are we talking about aftermarket louvers, or the originals??


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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2008 - 05:39:05 AM »
Hey Mike,
That louver you have must be getting harder and harder to get now.  Yours is the aftermarket jobby isn't it............
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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2008 - 12:03:48 PM »
Hey Mike,
That louver you have must be getting harder and harder to get now.  Yours is the aftermarket jobby isn't it............

Oh yes!! It's about $1000 less than the originals.  :lol:

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2008 - 01:33:16 PM »
I wish I had louvers....    :walkaway:

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2008 - 06:36:53 PM »
  My car came with louvers originally but were gone when I bought the car. Still has the posts and screw inserts on the top. Is any one remaking them and has pictures. After I get the car repainted  putting louvers back on will be the final touch if I can find some.

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2008 - 06:57:39 PM »
I have seen on E-bay someone advertising repo louvers, you will have to jump on and have a look around buddy. :2thumbs:
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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2008 - 07:04:23 PM »
I have seen on E-bay someone advertising repo louvers, you will have to jump on and have a look around buddy. :2thumbs:

That's where I got mine.  :grinyes: $350 including shipping was what I paid a couple of years ago. The seller was in Pennsylvania... I believe Homer City.  :clueless: He doesn't advertise often, and unfortunately, I have no contact info to give. I LOVE these louvers though. The brackets slide up under the window trim, so no drilling!!  Solid aluminum.  :bananasmi


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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2008 - 05:22:59 AM »
I had planned to make then But I have been abandoned by the guys with the $$ so I guess not
why does nothing that I decide to do ever happen , the other person always lets me down  :banghead:

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Re: Problem with fit on 70 Challenger factory louvers
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2008 - 08:54:47 PM »
I love how those look