Any ideas on how to make this look better?
12-27-2013, 04:28 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.0 4bbl
Transmission: 700-r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 G80
Any ideas on how to make this look better?
Think this car had louvers at some point . Any ideas to make this look better?
12-27-2013, 04:34 PM
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Re: Any ideas on how to make this look better?
Looks to be just held on by the two inside hatch bolts. I'd take it off. Be careful though, they often strip the hex shank that holds it from turning like a carriage bolt. Also, being an 86, it should have a third brake light there. May have holes underneath.
12-27-2013, 05:16 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am T-Top
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T-5 5 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi 1LE 10 bolt
Re: Any ideas on how to make this look better?
That hatch isn't from an 86, so you should be ok just removing the plate.
12-27-2013, 08:30 PM
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Yes, this car had aftermarket louvers at one time. I used to have a set of the exact same. Carefully remove each bolt individually, remove the plate, and then retighten the bolts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! If you do, you WILL break the rear window. If not when tightening, then after hitting a pot hole. I knew someone that did that and the window shattered.
12-28-2013, 04:16 AM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: Any ideas on how to make this look better?
Yes, this car had aftermarket louvers at one time. I used to have a set of the exact same. Carefully remove each bolt individually, remove the plate, and then retighten the bolts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! If you do, you WILL break the rear window. If not when tightening, then after hitting a pot hole. I knew someone that did that and the window shattered.
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