birdcage?
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St. Jude Donor '11, '17
The birdcage is the metal framework that extends from the frame, upwards to form the basis of the firewall, dash supports, and windshield frame.
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From: Newark DE
here is my website's tech articles page:
http://69.253.166.197/page1/page65/page65.html
scroll down to about the 6th file on the page called " C2 Birdcage 2.jpg" and click on it.
This is a pic of the birdcage from a C2 coupe. Obviously the birdcage from a C3 will br somewhat different in shape but generally it's still similar and this should explain just what the birdcage is and the support and structure it gives to the car, particularly in the cockpit area.
The birdcage structure includes the windshield frame, support brace under the dash, the door frames, front and rear lower pillars and of course on coupe models the roof frame.
http://69.253.166.197/page1/page65/page65.html
scroll down to about the 6th file on the page called " C2 Birdcage 2.jpg" and click on it.
This is a pic of the birdcage from a C2 coupe. Obviously the birdcage from a C3 will br somewhat different in shape but generally it's still similar and this should explain just what the birdcage is and the support and structure it gives to the car, particularly in the cockpit area.
The birdcage structure includes the windshield frame, support brace under the dash, the door frames, front and rear lower pillars and of course on coupe models the roof frame.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
Darn it Z-man...you beat me to it. We have a bird in the other room. I was just gonna go snap a shot...
I pull this one out every time the "birdcage" question comes up...
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From: Harrisburg PA
This link will also take you to another thread about the birdcage.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1554942524
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1554942524
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
Originally Posted by Z-man
I pull this one out every time the "birdcage" question comes up...
That thing cracks me up...
Race Director
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
Hey Z-man..I just have two questions. Where the hell did you get that damn thing..and did the bird just happen to fly into the microwave when you were not looking? He's lookin a little charred...
That thing cracks me up...
That thing cracks me up...
My wife finds things like that - who knows where?? The laundry room has all kinds of "bird trinkets" and decorations. The "bird" is actually solid metal of some kind. I've had my Vette all my adult life, and it's only recently that people have started calling the frame around the passengers a "birdcage."
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
Originally Posted by Z-man
My wife finds things like that - who knows where?? The laundry room has all kinds of "bird trinkets" and decorations. The "bird" is actually solid metal of some kind. I've had my Vette all my adult life, and it's only recently that people have started calling the frame around the passengers a "birdcage."
Personally...I think it should be called a shark cage!
