What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mikeofwarr · 02-07-2014, 08:55 PM

I recently purchased this used aluminum louver set from a local guy who had totaled his Mach 1 last year.

I'll probably get 3M doubled sided tape to re-install on my Mach, but was wondering what brand the louver is. It is not hinged, but has thumb screws for each mounting plate to remove. It does not appear to be the Visus brand based on the pictures I've seen. If a replacement mounting kit is offered I may want to purchase that instead of removing all the old two sided tape from the mounting plates.

Any ideas on the brand?

thehubster · 02-07-2014, 10:30 PM

I really like these and I would love to get some. where can I get a set. They make it look awesome and they are just such an easy addition.

b3warnick · 02-08-2014, 12:40 AM

Might be Visus - if so, I believe they are no longer made.

Mach 1 · 02-08-2014, 06:58 AM

I'm not sure what brand they are, but I know they don' look anything like the Visus louvers that are on my Mach.

b3warnick · 02-08-2014, 08:17 AM

Yeah - I see that now. These ones are more angular and edgy than the Visus ones are.

liv2roc · 02-08-2014, 10:26 AM

those are the ones I have, got them from american muscle
http://www.americanmuscle.com/alumin...vers-9404.html
I had trouble with them after I installed them. when I got over 45 mph they started vibrating thought they were going to break rear glass. so I modified them a bit. I went to lowes bought rubber cabinet door stops about 1.5 inches long, drilled 1/8 inch holes in all slats in a line mid way between the center and the side on the louvers on both sides. put a screw though the hole into the rubber cabinet stop so the rubber is touching the glass and raising the louver slat up a little. it took the slack out the slat so they don't vibrate.

thehubster · 02-08-2014, 11:11 AM

why are they so warped like that? they look awesome and I think these are what I will look into for my car. they look awesome and they really make the car stick out. what are they for though? do they serve any purpose other then looking awesome?

mikeofwarr · 02-08-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by liv2roc

those are the ones I have, got them from american muscle
http://www.americanmuscle.com/alumin...vers-9404.html
I had trouble with them after I installed them. when I got over 45 mph they started vibrating thought they were going to break rear glass. so I modified them a bit. I went to lowes bought rubber cabinet door stops about 1.5 inches long, drilled 1/8 inch holes in all slats in a line mid way between the center and the side on the louvers on both sides. put a screw though the hole into the rubber cabinet stop so the rubber is touching the glass and raising the louver slat up a little. it took the slack out the slat so they don't vibrate.

Yup, that's the one. Thanks for the link. They have installation instructions and video posted there also.

Looks like the temperature has to be at least 60 degrees to install. I'll have to wait for warmer weather or use a hair dryer. I'll post up some pics once I install it.

Mustanger2 · 02-11-2014, 02:46 PM

The louvers are mostly for looks (AWESOME!) for most people but they are wonderful for cutting out the direct sun coming in the back windows. This keeps the car a bit cooler & saves the upholstery...& if you ever carried a rear passenger their necks might like them. I put a Ford OEM set on my new 69 mach 1 back then & it was the best mod ever!

See if MRT stil has them or Roush too...expensive but cool.

thehubster · 02-12-2014, 06:37 PM

awesome thanks for the reply. This is a good answer to my question. I have been looking into these and they can be pretty expensive.

02-07-2014, 08:55 PM	#1
mikeofwarr AKA: Rare Pony & Ole Pony Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Warrenton, VA Posts: 1,304	What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? I recently purchased this used aluminum louver set from a local guy who had totaled his Mach 1 last year. I'll probably get 3M doubled sided tape to re-install on my Mach, but was wondering what brand the louver is. It is not hinged, but has thumb screws for each mounting plate to remove. It does not appear to be the Visus brand based on the pictures I've seen. If a replacement mounting kit is offered I may want to purchase that instead of removing all the old two sided tape from the mounting plates. Any ideas on the brand? __________________ MCA Member 61444 AKA: OLE PONY & RARE PONY Currently our garage/driveway includes the following: 1973 Mustang Convert - I Bought in 1974 - Still have it! 2004 Mach 1 Oxford White Auto - Born on March 24th, 2004 - Still have it! 2004 Mach 1 Azure Blue Auto - My stepsons, sold April 2016 2001 Mustang Bullitt - Dark Highland Green , My Sons, Bought It Sept 29th, 07

02-07-2014, 10:30 PM	#2
thehubster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Little Rock Ar Posts: 126	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? I really like these and I would love to get some. where can I get a set. They make it look awesome and they are just such an easy addition.

02-08-2014, 12:40 AM	#3
b3warnick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: panama city, fl. Posts: 1,043	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? Might be Visus - if so, I believe they are no longer made.

02-08-2014, 06:58 AM	#4
Mach 1 DSG guarded by a GSD Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: No. Easton, MA Posts: 2,332	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? I'm not sure what brand they are, but I know they don' look anything like the Visus louvers that are on my Mach. __________________ Procharged P-1SC Intercooled, 9 psi, 42 lb injectors, 80 mm Lightning MAF w/MAF.ia, 255 lph GT pump, NGK TR-6 plugs, Water/Methanol injection, SCT X cal 2 tuned by DEZ Racing, 10.5" AFS Rear wheels w/Nitto DR's, AutoMeter fuel/boost guages, MGW orange handle shifter, Sequential taillights, Raptor shift light, Visus louvers, Magnaflow catted x-pipe w/Magnapacks, 4" rolled tips. Canton tank and a little bit of chrome and powder coating. 429 rwhp, 365 rwtq Dyno pic Engine bay pic

02-08-2014, 08:17 AM	#5
b3warnick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: panama city, fl. Posts: 1,043	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? Yeah - I see that now. These ones are more angular and edgy than the Visus ones are.

02-08-2014, 11:11 AM	#7
thehubster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Little Rock Ar Posts: 126	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? why are they so warped like that? they look awesome and I think these are what I will look into for my car. they look awesome and they really make the car stick out. what are they for though? do they serve any purpose other then looking awesome?

02-11-2014, 02:46 PM	#9
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? The louvers are mostly for looks (AWESOME!) for most people but they are wonderful for cutting out the direct sun coming in the back windows. This keeps the car a bit cooler & saves the upholstery...& if you ever carried a rear passenger their necks might like them. I put a Ford OEM set on my new 69 mach 1 back then & it was the best mod ever! See if MRT stil has them or Roush too...expensive but cool. __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

02-12-2014, 06:37 PM	#10
thehubster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Little Rock Ar Posts: 126	Re: What Brand Is This Rear Window Aluminum Louver Set? awesome thanks for the reply. This is a good answer to my question. I have been looking into these and they can be pretty expensive.

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