History LOUVERS?

Yeah, I like louvers, they help the car breath.
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So, where do you do louvers on a T-Bucket?

 

I Like them, have had them, do not see them much that I notice. I have a set male/female dies, was always going to make a press for them,. But like Alot of things, just never did get around to it.

 

Danny, that's because they don't look as good on 4-door orphan sedans that guys are finding on Craig's list these days. Lol

 

I like louvers but in moderation. Hoods and engine cowls are fine with me but louvered license plates and glove box doors are too much for my liking. Louvers are for function and not for appearance.

 

The best ever.

 

Maybe he's right, now that I think about it, these were done in the 90's.

 

{ VIRGINIA IS FOR LOUVERS }

 

Huh? maybe 1890's. HRP

 

I made this trunk lid skin for a buddies 33

I made this hood for another buddy's 29 roadster pu

 

I like them if they're functional and well placed. One of the surest ways to make something uncool is to over due it.

 

If done tastefully, and serve a purpose, like cooling they look great, however I've seen some cases where they are over done.


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Here is my hood.


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When I was in business (Classic Fabrication Inc) I punched 1000s of louvers.It takes a lot of practice time to get them right. Just remember that one "crooked" louver can ruin an expensive piece !

 

Don,as many times as I have seen you coupe I never noticed the louvers in the hood,I love it! HRP

 

....Thanks, Danny.

 

Bright yellow? Kicked in the nuts twice.
I better stay off this thread.

 

Louvers are not nearly as popular as they used to be. I used to know where to get them locally. Not anymore. If I wanted them, I wouldn't even know where to get them done.

Gary

 

Done this new year. Not out of style around here. 54 Dodge pu and 32 roadster.
Look up the "who does louvers" thread for a press nearest you.

 

My daughters '30 sedan. Some day we'll get back on to it.

 

Lol, sorry, wasn't trying to pick on anyone. They are just something that seems to get way overdone.
I like the moto "just because you can, doesn't mean you should". Louvers in any open space around a body is a good example.

 

The most I have ever put into any single hood. Dino's '65 Chevy panel....

 

^^^Did I count 240^^^^!!!!!!!

 

I punched 311 louvers in the top of this model a . Started laying them out at 9:30 AM and finished punching at 7:30 PM. Killed my back
I did the trunklid at a later time
Bill

 

Nice coupe!I like.

 

Yep, I have the louver addiction now.


Now I want to do my roof insert in copper full of them, $$$$$


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I love the louvers. This hood is a good part of why I had to aquire this car... (excuse the messy garage)

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I think the popularity has dwindled due to not many places punching the anymore. Myself I've always liked louvers but I don't know anyone around these parts (SC) that does them, Danny do you know anyone?

 

Yes sir, J. Ed Horton still punches louvers,he has been doing it so long he has the old style 3" louvers that are little deeper and not so flat looking. HRP

 

Hi,... I vote yes on LOUVERS !![emoji851]...

Yes , moderation is usually best,..!!
BUT!! This is HOTRODDIN!!,..&,HOTRODDIN & moderation conflict!!

LOUVERS state I'm a HOTROD!!

Possible the '90's reference
Had something to do with guys making the statement
Of look! "REAL STEEL "

Soooo, how bout some info on fabricating a LOUVER PRESS!!


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