Hey Ron, did that red "L" with the louvers come from Alabama, around 1990 or so? A friend here had a red, louvered "L" car, sold to Maryland back then. Just wondering.
A Hudson,
The car in the pictures is not fitted with the louvers. I just sat them on there to take the picture to post here.
Ron
The car in the pictures is not fitted with the louvers. I just sat them on there to take the picture to post here.
Ron
I think mine must be the Mindtrain version?
It mounts with 4 bolts from underneath and the center rail rests on the top surface of the decklid.
They don't rattle, but they do vibrate visibly, no noise.
The center rail has a rubber cover(split fuel line) to keep from rubbing the deck paint.
Downside is there is no easy way to clean the deck surface with them mounted, they have to be removed.
It mounts with 4 bolts from underneath and the center rail rests on the top surface of the decklid.
They don't rattle, but they do vibrate visibly, no noise.
The center rail has a rubber cover(split fuel line) to keep from rubbing the deck paint.
Downside is there is no easy way to clean the deck surface with them mounted, they have to be removed.
fourdoorbronco, I have that same spoiler for my car. I just haven't gotten it painted and installed yet. Your car is the reason I started looking for louvers! I had seen some photos you posted in the past and I like the look of the spoiler, louver combination. Great looking car!!
Thanks 'dreamin,
It's amazing how much the louvers change the look of the car's profile.
I realy like the minimalist look of the Pantera's stock form dropping down from the upper roofline to the rear deck and revealing the motor lurking back there.
I also like the louvers because then you can just barely glimps the Cobra le mans valve covers and air cleaner lid.
5 minutes with a wrench and you can have either.
It's amazing how much the louvers change the look of the car's profile.
I realy like the minimalist look of the Pantera's stock form dropping down from the upper roofline to the rear deck and revealing the motor lurking back there.
I also like the louvers because then you can just barely glimps the Cobra le mans valve covers and air cleaner lid.
5 minutes with a wrench and you can have either.
The louvers (like a 'boxer' roof-spoiler) will change the rear end airflow, and might actually make the rear wing or a spoiler more effective. Need some tests at higher speeds from you guys that run these!
quote:Downside is there is no easy way to clean the deck surface with them mounted, they have to be removed.
The original fasteners allowed them to swivle on the upper mount. From the Mind-Train Window Louvers sale brochure:
"Our louvers are secured to the deck lid at four points utilizing winghead Camloc fasteners. (Camloc fasteners are used in the aircraft industry and are similar to Dzus fasteners.) The two forward fasteners attach to the side struts and double as in-line pivot points. The remaining two hold the rear down and are quickly unlocked to allow tilting of the louvers for easy cleaning of the deck lid. A rubber-footed support rod is provided to eliminate the need for a buddy to hold up the louvers during cleaning."
Anyone want to post up what a set of the Mind Train louvers are worth?
Good info cat', do you have a brochure?
Any chance you could scan it?
I think I have a Mindtrain catalog, I'll have to look through it.
Any chance you could scan it?
I think I have a Mindtrain catalog, I'll have to look through it.
quote:Originally posted by cat7195:quote:Downside is there is no easy way to clean the deck surface with them mounted, they have to be removed.
The original fasteners allowed them to swivle on the upper mount. From the Mind-Train Window Louvers sale brochure:
"Our louvers are secured to the deck lid at four points utilizing winghead Camloc fasteners. (Camloc fasteners are used in the aircraft industry and are similar to Dzus fasteners.) The two forward fasteners attach to the side struts and double as in-line pivot points. The remaining two hold the rear down and are quickly unlocked to allow tilting of the louvers for easy cleaning of the deck lid. A rubber-footed support rod is provided to eliminate the need for a buddy to hold up the louvers during cleaning."
fourdoorbronko, I PM'd you.
fourdoorbronko and Husker - PM sent
quote:Originally posted by Panteradreamin:
Anyone want to post up what a set of the Mind Train louvers are worth?
In Mind-Train's 1970's brochure the price is listed as $385. In their 1980 catalog, they list for $2000. I paid $400 for the louvers and $125 actual ground freight shipping cost. Very large box. 48 x 48 x 24. That was 3 1/2 years ago. They did need some minor repair.