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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
Received the MRT louvers today, here they are.
Wow, looks much better than I thought they would. I didn't think I would like them but it really adds that retro look to your car.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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and BTW, here is the difference with the SilverStars, it is on the right side.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss
and BTW way here is the difference in the SilverStars, it is on the right side.
Looks like I have items to buy

Looks good Scott
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks for the photos, 2012YellowBoss...looks nice with the yellow!
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Alonso
Thanks for the photos, 2012YellowBoss...looks nice with the yellow!

Thanks, I was sure I was going to have to paint them. It is not a 100% match but close enough to look good. I may in the future but not for now. I would rather change the shinny paint on the car and stripes but way too costly.

Too more pics
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Hey Scott - louvers look good! Are you still going to paint them gloss black to match the stripes? Also, is it me or is the '70 in the garage currently not Grabber Green?? You in the middle of a resto?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGuy1133
Hey Scott - louvers look good! Are you still going to paint them gloss black to match the stripes? Also, is it me or is the '70 in the garage currently not Grabber Green?? You in the middle of a resto?

Middle ha! Begining of

Going to leave them for now, work on the roof, trunk lid and spoiler. See how that all looks when done.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Looks good Scott.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Wow. Way better than I expected.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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WOW,, I originally thought the Louvers would look like____but they look factory stock, especially on Yellow.

1 for each slat!!
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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The slats look fantastic! I am really regretting my decision not to get them and to tint instead. How do you like driving with them?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by atrain1975
The slats look fantastic! I am really regretting my decision not to get them and to tint instead. How do you like driving with them?
Just did them this evening, went for a quick ride to check for rattles but only around the block. You really do not even notice them from inside while driving.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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They look great. How do they attach?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by phytrpilot
They look great. How do they attach?
Two sticky pads up top with two studs each side, holds adjustable hinges attached to the louver body with two nuts each side. Two sticky pads on the bottom with a stud that has a swing type latch to unhook them to lift up. Then two sticky pad attach to the upper corners to avoid rubbing on the glass when lifting up. It comes with two rods to hold them up for cleaning.

I am just explaining the best I can, please no replies using the words - sticky swing rod stud nuts rubbing - or any combo thereof.

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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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sticky swing rod stud nuts rubbing
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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stud nuts rubbing rod swing sticky
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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If I was able to buy a new Boss, I would have one just like yours. I love the louvers because of the reasons mentioned before, sun/heat blocking and cool retro look. That is why they were the first mod I did on my '89 LX hatch when purchased new.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by LQQK
sticky swing rod stud nuts rubbing
You just PMed site admin to ban you

now I am going to in my
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Seriously, is any drilling or paint breach needed? I like the louvers.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by phytrpilot
Seriously, is any drilling or paint breach needed? I like the louvers.
Nope, I will snap a few shots tomorrow. You stick down the top brackets, bolt the louvers to it, stick the bottom brackets and they attach with a clip that swings to lock in place. The bottom bracket has a sort of stud that goes through a hole in the bottom side of the louver. The pics will show it better tomorrow.
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