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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Mounting Window louver

What do you need to mount the rear window louver? Pics would be great if you have some. Thanks!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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They should have brackets that go around the top of the hatch & 2 brackets that are 2 way taped to the bottom of the hatch on the glass, & they should snap over the bottom of the glass.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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thanks! i'm trying to find a used one to put on my ride. The brackets sound pretty important.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Yeah so they don't fly off when your on the freeway.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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I'll take some pics tonight of the mounting brackets
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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thanks!!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Re: Mounting Window louver

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thanks!!
Brother, I'll take some pics by this weekend. I just got home, I am tired, and it's dark
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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no rush!! thx!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Re: Mounting Window louver

http://www.gmpartsdepartment.com/par...=6&catalogid=2

Shows parts for louvers, they are discontinued if your wondering.

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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booo. i thought i could get them through that site. I'm going back and forth on tinting or louvers. i'm wondering which will keep out the so cal heat!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Tint with louvers, thats what Im gonna do. Hawaii gets pretty hot, plus my car is black.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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i heard it's hard to see at night with tint and louvers. i read it on a thread called louvers or no louvers
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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Depends onhow dark of a tint you are going.
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