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Birdcage question
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Racer
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Birdcage question
Trying to see if my birdcage is cool I've removed the dash and included some picts below. The reason that I am asking is because I'm not sure where the cage is and someone mentioned before that the messy work done by a previous owner could of been a result of birdcage rot. If anyone can let me know if this is the cage and all looks cool I would appreciate it. Also worth mentioning but may not be applicable I took the seats out this morning and the springs look brand new so I don't think that there has been any water in the bucket/floor
Thanks.
here is some bad bondo work securing the front qtr to the cage I think
Another shot of the floor or bucket it looks to be in excellent shape
Thanks.
here is some bad bondo work securing the front qtr to the cage I think
Another shot of the floor or bucket it looks to be in excellent shape
Last edited by delamorajc; Mar 2, 2007 at 10:58 AM.
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No floor pan rot is a good sign but the area directly below the speaker looks kinda like the "iron moths" have been at it, I am almost positive that that area is better viewed from the other side (firewall) but then the nose would have to be removed , or at least the tips of the end of the fenders,,,,,someone ( many here ) have done birdcage repair so I figure they will chime in shortly,,, Good Luck,,,Peace,,,Moosie 
OOOPPPS: didnt see where you have a '68, it'd be hard to have the floor pans rot ,, they are not metal.
OOOPPPS: didnt see where you have a '68, it'd be hard to have the floor pans rot ,, they are not metal.
Last edited by moosie982; Mar 2, 2007 at 11:17 AM. Reason: floor pan rot
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Racer
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floor pans
No floor pan rot is a good sign but the area directly below the speaker looks kinda like the "iron moths" have been at it, I am almost positive that that area is better viewed from the other side (firewall) but then the nose would have to be removed , or at least the tips of the end of the fenders,,,,,someone ( many here ) have done birdcage repair so I figure they will chime in shortly,,, Good Luck,,,Peace,,,Moosie
OOOPPPS: didnt see where you have a '68, it'd be hard to have the floor pans rot ,, they are not metal.
OOOPPPS: didnt see where you have a '68, it'd be hard to have the floor pans rot ,, they are not metal.
Last edited by delamorajc; Mar 2, 2007 at 11:57 AM. Reason: additional note
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Get a look behind the kick panels. The #2 body mount. Then remove the plate just before the rear tires.Look at the #3 body mount. This is part of the cage inspection. Then look at the last steel mount behind the rear wheel. They tend to rust out.
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While you have the interior out, you should change out those antique [and probably poor condition] GM dash speakers. Find a good quality 2-way 4x6" speaker set that will fit in those Corvette speaker frames and that are rated at 8 ohms (each). [The original radio wants to match with 10 ohm speakers.]
{I just remember re-doing the interior but not changing them out. What a mistake.}
{I just remember re-doing the interior but not changing them out. What a mistake.}
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While you have the interior out, you should change out those antique [and probably poor condition] GM dash speakers. Find a good quality 2-way 4x6" speaker set that will fit in those Corvette speaker frames and that are rated at 8 ohms (each). [The original radio wants to match with 10 ohm speakers.]
{I just remember re-doing the interior but not changing them out. What a mistake.}
{I just remember re-doing the interior but not changing them out. What a mistake.}
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Is your Delco AM/FM/Stereo? If so, you can just use the wiring going to the convector (finned aluminum w/transistors thing under the RH dash pad) to feed the amp. Then remove the convector and put the amp in its place. You'll need to find a way to get the heat out of there if you put in bass speakers...you'll really suck power and make a lot of heat. Since its a Corvette, and not really made for good sound, why not put some speakers in the kickpanels and dash....and leave it at that. Anyway, good luck on your project.
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Racer
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Is your Delco AM/FM/Stereo? If so, you can just use the wiring going to the convector (finned aluminum w/transistors thing under the RH dash pad) to feed the amp. Then remove the convector and put the amp in its place. You'll need to find a way to get the heat out of there if you put in bass speakers...you'll really suck power and make a lot of heat. Since its a Corvette, and not really made for good sound, why not put some speakers in the kickpanels and dash....and leave it at that. Anyway, good luck on your project.
