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Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers #2814324 08/28/20 12:11 PM 08/28/20 12:11 PM
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 906 Washington H hemienvy OP super stock
hemienvy OP super stock H Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 906 Washington	How were these attached to the car ? I can only imagine drilling and bolting on somehow. Considering buying a set, I don't question the quality of the parts but seems like they would have to be pretty sturdily attached.

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: hemienvy] #2814327 08/28/20 12:23 PM 08/28/20 12:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	A bunch of holes, there are 3 sheet metal screws if I recall correctly for each of the 2 hinges on the roof, and 2 hood pins with notches in them that are below the rear window used in the installation.

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: hemienvy] #2814363 08/28/20 01:24 PM 08/28/20 01:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,392 Highland, MI. Sunroofcuda master
Sunroofcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,392 Highland, MI.	...............and I'll add, I'm going to buy a set for my Cuda. Is there only one source actually making these, and how do they fit? (I think I know where these are actually made & it's in the USA. Just wondering if they are the only manufacturer.) No Man With A Good Car Needs To Be Justified

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: Sunroofcuda] #2814439 08/28/20 04:04 PM 08/28/20 04:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,819 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,819 Kirkland, Washington	[i][/i]Warpage from hot sun would be my biggest concern Last edited by Pacnorthcuda; 08/28/20 04:05 PM.

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: Sunroofcuda] #2814455 08/28/20 04:59 PM 08/28/20 04:59 PM
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DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Originally Posted by Sunroofcuda ...............and I'll add, I'm going to buy a set for my Cuda. Is there only one source actually making these, and how do they fit? (I think I know where these are actually made & it's in the USA. Just wondering if they are the only manufacturer.) Contact Richard at www.restorationpartsandmaterials.com he currently has a few sets he's assembling Mike

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #2814464 08/28/20 05:37 PM 08/28/20 05:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,650 Hamtramck, PA A Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer
Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,650 Hamtramck, PA	Quote Warpage from hot sun would be my biggest concern The originals were made out of an aluminum alloy............

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2814490 08/28/20 07:18 PM 08/28/20 07:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,392 Highland, MI. Sunroofcuda master
Sunroofcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,392 Highland, MI.	Originally Posted by Alaskan_TA Quote Warpage from hot sun would be my biggest concern The originals were made out of an aluminum alloy............ The shop that I know of that is laser-cutting & stamping the sections is here in MI., & they do fabulous work. I would bet they are not scrimping on the material. I just don't know if they are the only ones producing the parts. They were also stamping a lot of air-cleaner stuff for the 6-packs & hemis. I saw what they were doing a few years ago when I was at their facility. No Man With A Good Car Needs To Be Justified

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: Sunroofcuda] #2814576 08/28/20 11:25 PM 08/28/20 11:25 PM
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69bfan enthusiast 6 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Georgia	Since Dave and I took over Dale's Cuda Shop at the end of 2019, we have been working to bring the louvers back into production on a steady schedule. We are still using the original tooling and processes that Dale and Charlie developed many years ago. The materials are cut and formed over at the DCS building and then brought back to PA for sanding, welding, powder coating and final assembly. It is a fairly labor extensive process and we are trying to turn out at least four sets of each style each month to meet the demand. I am not aware of a second manufacturer of the louvers, but that does not mean that someone else is not doing them. I believe that those who have compared the DCS louvers to the OEM louvers, that they are pleased with the fit and appearance. Thanks, Richard www.restorationpartsandmaterials.com Correct Mopar weatherstripping is our specialty, but we stock and supply a wide assortment for all of your restoration needs. www.dalescudashop.com Correct style exhaust tips and hardware, fresh air seals, go wings, Cuda & Challenger rear window louvers, hood pin kits

Re: Cuda and Challenger rear window louvers [Re: 69bfan] #2814720 08/29/20 01:25 PM 08/29/20 01:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,844 poplar bluff mo. T toplescuda I Whine
toplescuda I Whine T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,844 poplar bluff mo.	We just bought one for our cuda through dante...took a while to get it but are very pleased with it 1970 barracuda convert. 1 of 59 1970 pro street A.A.R. clone (panther pink) 1971 charger 2015 hellcat challenger. Redline red 2014 quad cab 4x4 ram 8 speed hemi

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