So after searching for quite some time i finally found some '86 rear window louvers.
cost was 80$ and came with all hardware but 1 bracket.
These are for my semi recently wrecked 1983 Frankenstein z28 styled car, which the PO had installed an '86 style hatch on.

so while i collect parts for the front end rebuild (almost done) i decided to try my hand at these louvers. i painted another set for my '91 louvers i get for 50$ and they turned out decent but i wanted to do a little better this time and affordable as possible

Ill be adding pics of this as it goes. but heres the process.
get louvers/hardware
scrub down... 25+ years on louvers isnt pretty
paint... base/clear.. Rustoleom black enamel with enamel crystal clear.
between 4 and 6 cans total

price breakdown
louvers...80$
scotch bright and steel wool.. attained from work but lets say 15$
paint.... 25$
120$.. how can i lose?
Ill post pics tonight and I look forward to your opinions.

 

The louvers were not gloss black so you might want to hold off on the clear. They were a satin black. I used Duplicolor Trim Black paint and it's almost an exact match to original.

 

and thats what i did on my 91 is use an epoxy enamel and it turned out great. but my 83 is white and a high gloss. so i figured if it didnt work out, i could just strip them down.

 

heres how they turned out. ill be doing a set of 17/18" wheels in a same finish and tinting the windows

the first pic is after prepping before paint. and the 2 others are final finish. gonna let them sit inside and cure for a few days

 

Looks really good! Impressive work.

 

ill post a few pics on the car as soon as i can. rain has been nonstop past few days.

 

Oooooh, shiny!

 

now im going to refinish to match some chrome peeling rims. think a wire brush will work well enough to strip and rough up the wheels?

 

Those look great! I'd love to find a set of louvers.

 

what year/style third brake light you have? i can try to find a set.
and ill pick them up and we can work somethin out.

 

Awesome Job Nathon!

 

I would need them for an 87, without a brake light.

 

ill keep an eye out for you. i got the set on my 91 like that for 50$