Rear Window Louvers 3rd Gen Charger

[1971SE440]

I know the repoduction louvers are around $1500 so I just purchased these from a nice guy on ebay for $350. He makes them out of his home for many different makes and models. I have yet to install. I just layed it over the back window to see how they look. What do you guys think?

[moparguy01]

Looks like you mad the cops mad!

I honestly think it looks pretty good, if my car wasnt a SE I'd buy a set for it.

[hotrod98]

I think they look great and 99.9% of the people out there would have no clue that they're not like the originals. The key is how do they attach? I wouldn't want a $350 set of louvers flying off and hitting a $75,000 Mercedes.

[Charged]

Is this the same guy/co. that advertises these things in the back of mags like "Mopar Action"? Whats the difference between these and the origianls? 

[Ghoste]

They look good from here.  I'll repeat the question, how do they differ from originals?

[1971SE440]

The original and reporduction's I have seen are made from some kind of plastic material. The one I purchased off of ebay are metal. The photo is an original rear window louver for the 3rd gen Charger's.

[chgr500]

Not much chance of these louvers flying off as long as your window molding are properly attached.  Took a little grinding to get a somewhat decent fit.  Still worth the money.  I paid $350 with free shipping.

[1971SE440]

Charger500...

I just finished grinding today to get a better fit. What did you use to attach mounting hardware. I was going to RTV sealer.

[chgr500]

Ya I used RTV on those bottom plates.  These louvers haven't moved since I installed them mid summer.  No noise or rattles either.  My buddies OEM louvers on his Cuda rattle and make all sorts of annoying noises.  I am not impressed with the fit on the top molding line at the corners,  but still not complaining for the price.

[twilt]

Just curious....How are the repro louvers secured? Do they have some kind of brackets that slide underneath the rear window trim?  I bought a set on ebay a couple days ago, should have them later next week.

[chgr500]

The louvers fit with a hinged flange on the top that slides under the window trim.  I had to cut both ends of mine off a little. The bottom attaches with brackets that bolt onto the bottom of the rails and fit under the lower window trim. Solid aluminium and well constructed,  but took a little grinding mostly on the top corners to lower the louver closer to the body for my liking.  Nice guy to work with too for any questions.

[1971SE440]

chgr500...

Did you use RTV sealer for the top bracket or just the lower ones?

[71 RT]

Honestly, I think they look good.  I really don't know anything about the originals, I have never seen an original set in perons, but I knowm they are rare.  I think that you did great, expecially for the price! 

[chgr500]

I only used the RTV on the bottom plates.  Again they are securely fastened and I have no fear of them flying off.  They hold well at 100mph LOL.  I seen a cracked used set that need work sell on eBay yesterday for the sellers reserve price of $2000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&item=290029518621&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

[Mr_fixit]

The original louvres are made of fiberglasss.

[hotrod98]

The originals were a type of injected plastic material. The repros from Dayclona are fiberglass. Gean Gregory is reproducing them exactly like the originals. $1500

[71charger_fan]

"The louvers fit with a hinged flange on the top that slides under the window trim.  "

That's how the louvers installed on the L-Body Chargers/Turismos. In 20 years, I never had a problem with the louvers on my Shelby Charger. The only thing I didn't like was that, over time, they ground the glass where the plastic covered pieces rode on the window.

[twilt]

For anyone who has bought these louvers on ebay..... how long did it take for you to get them??  I paid for mine 5-6 weeks ago and still no louvers. Apparently the seller makes them AFTER you buy. Seems like a dumb arse way of doing business to me.

[41husk]

they look good ,if the fit is good thats a great price.

[chgr500]

For anyone who has bought these louvers on ebay..... how long did it take for you to get them?? I paid for mine 5-6 weeks ago and still no louvers. Apparently the seller makes them AFTER you buy. Seems like a dumb arse way of doing business to me.

The seller did the same thing for me when I purchased my louvers.  Took about 6 weeks for arrival shipped to Canada.  If you phone or email the fellow he is very responsive to calls.  I believe he farms this work out to another company to build the louvers for him and he's the middle man.

[Gary42]

Quick question: Do you have the link to this guys site/e-bay item, as I would really like to purchase a set for my 72 Rallye. I really think that they would look good on this car.
Thanks
Gary

[twilt]

Quick question: Do you have the link to this guys site/e-bay item, as I would really like to purchase a set for my 72 Rallye. I really think that they would look good on this car.
Thanks
Gary

Gary, here is a link to the ebay auction that i "won". 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120032353765&rd=1&rd=1

[moparmusclecars]

Does anyone know where to get these charger louvers (the cheaper ones)?

[Bob]

Does anyone know where to get these charger louvers (the cheaper ones)?

I think they quit making them a few years ago. I do believe I got the last one. A friend of mine bought it, did not care for it and gave it to me.