So what is your opinion on these ?

1972 Clonerunner · Post by **1972 Clonerunner** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:57 pm

Check out these louvers on ebay. Are these even close to the originals ? Dave.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72-73 ... 240%3A1318

471Magnum · Post by **471Magnum** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:52 pm

Those are nothing like the originals (which are being reproduced BTW... EXPENSIVE).

Those are JC Whitney specials... although they might look okay on a car, just not factory original.

72 RR fan · Post by **72 RR fan** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:30 am

Cool aftermarket louvers...not close to orig, but I like them. It's good that they are stick on, though I've always been wary of glue on louvers...I always thought they'd fly off. If they were cheaper, I think it'd be neat to have a set. Don't know which car I'd use them on.

birdboy · Post by **birdboy** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:28 pm

i got a set from gene. i guess you get what you pay for.

Diriccatiticka · Post by **Diriccatiticka** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:06 pm

I think they're nifty, but I have never seen them on a B-Body. My dad has a set of super-expensive ones for his Challenger, I know he paid a fortune for them. Except I believe the Challenger/Barracuda ones were aluminum.

As for the cost of these reproduction ones, it seems like a good deal. As for quality, of course I couldn't say as I don't own a set. Maybe for $400 bucks I'd try them.

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:51 am

This seems to be what I've been looking for all this time; can't really afford the $1500 price of the repop ones. These seem contoured to the rear window, so they probably looks better than any J.C. Whitney universals. Anyone know who actually manufacturers these; maybe they can be had for cheaper somewhere?

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:06 am

Cheaper, eh? You asked for it, you got it. Found this little gem! They may or may not be the same thing as the E-bay ones mentioned above, but at least one picture looks suspiciously similar. The E-bay seller acts like he is having them manufacturered, but I'm not sure if I buy it. Do that many different people really make louvers to fit late-model B-bodies? Anyway, at $239.99 with $20 instant discount online AND free shipping and "lowest price guarantee" these are quite the steal! The E-bay guy wants $88 shipping, Ouch! The only thing that scares me is the "1970-1974 Road Runner" clause. Yeah, we all know how similar the 1970 rear window is to ours... Why not include the '68-69 or even Charger at that point?

Anyway, here's the link!

http://spoilers4less.com/wp1026.html

P.S. I think I'm gonna go ahead and order them and give you guys all an update on fit (presuming I don't find something cheaper in the interim). Not that I mind if they look stock (I got opaque plexiglass covering my headlamps after all), I just want to see how they fit. Oh, and I'm used to random cheap parts flying off at freeway speeds...

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:27 am

Okay, I'm convinced they are the same. After further research it appears Spoilers4Less also makes Challenger louvers (it has a better picture) and the pattern and number of louvers seem to match the "cheap" E-bay ones exactly. Hahaha... Someone's cashing in on people's ignorance with phrases such as "managed to get ahold of the old moulds", etc. Yeah, right.

landon1 · Post by **landon1** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:59 am

old molds from the 80s

i really wanted to get louvers on my car - in fact, before they were being re-popped, i wanted to find a set of old JCW specials, but couldn't anywhere...now i'm not so sure...might help cut down on some of the light coming in (too used to tinted windows now and old cars + window tint = NO!)

72 RR fan · Post by **72 RR fan** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:10 am

I kinda like a dated look to some of my cars..meaning period correct type of trendy accesories..as long as there is no permanant alterations of the body that cannot easily be reversed...That's why I'd like to have a set. If my car(s) were a little further along, and I did not have to allocate funds to needed repairs, I'd be all over a set of these because, when they're gone again, you probably won't see them for a while....heck, I may just be talking myself into a set..LOL

Diriccatiticka · Post by **Diriccatiticka** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:17 am

The E-bay seller acts like he is having them manufacturered, but I'm not sure if I buy it.

Yeah, I'm not too sure about that either...But here's my eyebrow-raising question.

Mr. Ebay says: (Direct Quote) "...PLYMOUTH ROADRUNNER REAR WINDOW LOUVERS WITH STAINLESS HINGES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE..."

While Mr. Spoilers4Less says little about mounting hardware, also bonded with foam 3M tape. So, I don't know what "easy removal for cleaning" means...Unless it's an implication of hinges.

So I guess I'd have to find out...Would the Spoilers4Less one come with mounting hardware for hinged access? I don't want to imagine cleaning a window with permanent louvers.

patrick · Post by **patrick** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:49 am

I'll let you know about Mr. Spoilers4Less. Mine should be here this week.

Sincerely,

Mr. Patrick

72 RR fan · Post by **72 RR fan** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:59 am

patrick wrote:I'll let you know about Mr. Spoilers4Less. Mine should be here this week.

Sincerely,

Mr. Patrick

Looking forward to seeing pics!!

Ronnman · Post by **Ronnman** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:13 am

And the verdict is?

Road Runner Nest

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