bird cage question
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From: Simcoe Ontario
bird cage question
a friends shop roof caved in and landed on his 66 Convert which was on a hoist, it bent the windshield frame and broke the windshield, unfortunately he was under insured as the car had been stored for 25 years and he only had $20k insurance on it so only way out is to try to fix it himself, where can he source a new windshield frame?
Last edited by vt65; Feb 20, 2013 at 09:54 PM.
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don't lose hope there is a out fit who is making the repair panels. but I can
t remember the name. you might be able to graft a C3 windshield frame in by removing the T-top parts.
t remember the name. you might be able to graft a C3 windshield frame in by removing the T-top parts.
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Not sure if they make or resell, but here is what you are looking for.
http://www.bairscorvette.com/c2bodym...cagemetal.html
http://www.bairscorvette.com/c2bodym...cagemetal.html
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It is steel which can be repaired. It is just a matter of believing you can do it, the hardest part is getting started. There are lots of video's on youtube where you can get some tips and tricks on how to best approach the project. Take your time and think it out and don't be afraid and measure,measure,measure and measure again. Start furthest away from the main bend and slowly work your way inward.
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It is steel which can be repaired. It is just a matter of believing you can do it, the hardest part is getting started. There are lots of video's on youtube where you can get some tips and tricks on how to best approach the project. Take your time and think it out and don't be afraid and measure,measure,measure and measure again. Start furthest away from the main bend and slowly work your way inward.
Give Beach Dude a p.m. in here He has taking about ever part out and apart from these cars.
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Used mid-year cowl/windshield frame sections, pop up on ebay, from time to time. This ones on there currently.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...#ht_500wt_1182
New pieces for 63-67 birdcages, are available from Caledonia Classics in Michigan.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...#ht_500wt_1182
New pieces for 63-67 birdcages, are available from Caledonia Classics in Michigan.
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Not sure if they make or resell, but here is what you are looking for.
http://www.bairscorvette.com/c2bodym...cagemetal.html
http://www.bairscorvette.com/c2bodym...cagemetal.html
