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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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My 87 IROC came with them from the factory and over the years they have been beat up. Mostly form fast driving and the ratteling. But there are several other rattles in my car as well so one more doesn't hurt.

Personnally I like the look of the 1 piece louvers and am trying to find where I can buy a new set. I think my car looks naked without them. Does anyone know where I can get a set?

Thanks for the help
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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My 88 iroc came with them on. I pulled them off though because I had a hard time seeing out the back window. Plus I have the factory storage cover to hide whatever is installed stereo wise in the hatch.

I agree though it depends A LOT on the car as to if they look good or not.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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I also think they look ok on certain cars. I really think they are ugly when ppl paint them the color of the car though.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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i like how the three piece ones look, i think about the only way i would have them is on a mse trans am , they look mean with them on the cars.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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I agree. If they are painted the color of the car, they would probably look bad. Black is the only way to go and to match the hood louvers. Any one want to seel theirs?
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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i have a set to sell but im all the way in jersey
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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Do you have a picture and what are you asking? I don't know what the going price is. I'd really like to find a new set, but some really good used ones will work too.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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I have a brand new, factory set for 91 and 92 that's still in the box. I do know the set is missing slats 2 and 5. The reason it's missing those slats is because I bought 2 sets for the 91/92 and used slats 2 and 5 from one set to replace the third brake light (slats 3 and 4) on the other set.

If anyone is interested, make me a reasonable offer. I will have to check on shipping rates.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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eh, not much, like 100 i guess.....all they need is a fresh coat of paint.......have no idea about shipping tho
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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I'm one of those few that LOVES the look of louvres on some IROC's... I really like it on some cars and not on others. The IROC in those pictures look A W E SO ME
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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not a fan of louvers
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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IMO- they can lok good on some of the camaros, mainly depends on color of the car and the groung effects (ie: teh maroon irocs)

not a big fan of them on the birds
although a friend of mine has a three piece set on his 83 bird that is all black and that set just fits the car
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 12:32 AM
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Well, I think they're pretty dated, and feel they only detract from the car's appearance.
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:12 AM
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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Shipping would be interesting. I'm trying to fine where I can buy a complete new set so I can decide if I can afford that of have to find a used set and have them painted. Most of the used ones I see are faded and might be brittle and/or cracked like my old ones and i don'w want that. Any ideas on where to buy them new? GM? Part Number?
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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mine are strong and all it would need is a good spray paint job....i think i read new are like 300
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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heres mine not a very clear shot though
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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If there on a Jet Black Iroc with the Iroc Louvered hood then for sure put them on there. I think in that case they look great..

But on white and other colors i say no way.


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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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I find the louvers a tacky accessory, but thats just my opinion. I hate flashy graphics and neon lighting accessories also. Just put some nice tinting in and it does the same thing without the added weight or armadillo butt look!
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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what a miracle mines a jet black iroc with a louvered hood i took all the decals off it was originally black and gold
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