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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

Do they make these? Do they even sell aftermarket louvers or am I gonna have to go junkyard and modify a set?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

they did have them dont know if they still make them, i had 2 sets, after teh 2nd set blew off, i left them off
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

Louvres are very hard to find these days. i don't think anyone makes them.
Good question re: brake light. I have louvres collecting dust because I have the rear wiper
Why don't you just remove the rear brake light? If anyone asks, say it's a 1985.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

They did have them in 86 and I took them off my car about the first month I had it. I have them from mine, and my set has been sitting in storage since around 2001. Shoot me a PM if interested, these are the factory louvers. Thanks!
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

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They did have them in 86 and I took them off my car about the first month I had it. I have them from mine, and my set has been sitting in storage since around 2001. Shoot me a PM if interested, these are the factory louvers. Thanks!
If this is really a set for a 86 camaro with a brake light on the hatch could you possibly send me a couple pictures?
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

yes there are some companies still out there.i had them in my favorites but took them out.just put in camaro louvers and some will pop up.stay away from j.c whitney they are cheap plastic and look terrible
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

I also have one of the factory one's that came with my 86 IROC when I bought it new.If anyone's interested PM me an email addy and I'll send pics
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

Check with this guy. http://myworld.ebay.com/www.1aautomotive.com

He used to carry them. Doesn't hurt to shoot him an email.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

National Parts Depot (which normally only stocks parts for 67-81 Camaros) has nice looking louvers for 82-92 Camaros. I think they're made by Hammond? Check em out, they look pretty good in the picture.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

where on their website i didnt see them.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

if you download their catalog 67-81 camaro catolog its in the very back...by like the emblems and books and stuff...
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

cool thanks
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

sfx performance has them also spoilers 4 less is another one.i got lucky and got mine off ebay but because of its size shipping was over $100.00 but it is worth it they keep the car so much cooler and nobody can see my stereo system
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

anyone still have louvers without brake lights I am interested!
please email plymouthpastor@hotmail.com
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/AST1219.htm
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

i would not even buy lawnmower parts from sfx

those louvers should come with a happy meal at McDonalds
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

For anybody looking at louvers, be sure to get a factory set. The aftermarket sets rattle and are cheap looking. I still have parts left over from an NOS 91/92 set if anyone needs to repair a set. I'm missing 2 slats and the hardware. The side ABS pieces, the top hinge and the remaining slats are still in the box. Again, these are 91/92 style 3rd brake light setup.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Louvers for an 86? (brake light on hatch)

I have a set of the "Chastain Shadows" Which are a 3 peice set, with the place for the third brake light in them. I can shoot you some pics with them on my car if interested. I'd be a little sad to let them go, but money talks
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