Are the side louvers on correctly? Looks like they've got the opening towards the back. I can never remember which way is right.

Louvers:

gtodrive wrote:

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seventy2plus2 wrote:

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Are the side louvers on correctly? Looks like they've got the opening towards the back. I can never remember which way is right.

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 The opening faces frontward. They always seemed a little backward to me, as they dont go with the natural flow of the car. The correct way, also adds drag under acceleration!

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 I thought it was opening facing forward.  To me opening facing rearward looks backwards.

norontcan wrote:

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Isn't the idea being that this is supposed to similate openings that would allow cooler air in to cool the rear brakes?

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 Yes, but.... Pontiac decided to incorporate some of the purpose-built race image car stuff, like body louvers that evoked images of Ferrari with the Testa Rosa & GTO. Unfortunately GM brass would not be receptive to fiddly stuff like brake ducts on a million seller. Beside, Ferraris were so exotic while mainstream GMs were so civilized & reliable for the masses who just liked to add gas and go.

Ah the 1960s. Simulated mag wheel covers, simulated louvers, fake scoops... Still I love them just the same. Styling was one of the most important things and I think they did a great job for such a huge corporation bound by a conservative chain of command.