NEO auto Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I am debating whether to purchase a new set of rear window louvers for my 87 MJ. Here is a link: https://www.sfxperformance.com/catalog/style/Exterior~Styling/Louvers/Jeep/page_1.htm I would really like original AMC louvers, but I cannot find them anywhere (See pics in next post). What do you guys think of the louvers? Will they work with my sliding rear window? Here is a photoshop of what the new louvers would look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO auto Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Original AMC louvers (From 1987 Brochure) Only picture I can find of the original louvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO auto Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Comparison of replica vs. original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 My concern would be that it looks cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I personally like the original much better but I'd imagine finding one would be near impossible. Have you thought about building your own? If you have a welder, it would be much cheaper and you could build it closer to the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 It's personal preference really. In "the day" that was the thing to have ... I remember seeing them on Camaros, 260Z's and other fastbacks. I prefer tint on trucks (or in general for that matter), but I would think the OEM product would be the best choice if you can find one. Just my two bis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO auto Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Well, after asking different groups of people on the internet, I decided to order a set of louvers. I have only seen louvers on a Comanche in promo pics and CC user Sugarfoot’s. IMPORTANT: If anyone is considering buying these louvers, be sure to contact the company that makes them (Astra Hammond) first. There are different versions available for different types of rear windows. Also, this is a special order so once placed, it is NON-RETURNABLE. I spoke with the person that will make my louvers. He said they will be made by this Friday. Hopefully they come next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I'd like to see how these turn out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I found these in the 87 dealer brochure. The pic of the red truck posted earlier is from the same brochure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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