Birdcage
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Austin TX area
Birdcage
Ok, I am going to show my lack of knowledge. I'll seen many post with references to the birdcage. I have no idea what this is or the purpose. Where is it located and what is it? 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Perkasie Pa
I had no idea what it was either, I found the search feature and there is a ton of threads about the birdcage. Its a steel frame that is around the windshield and drivers compartment and it is very prone to rust.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Port Clinton Ohio
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
These pics are for a C2 but it gives you the idea. It's the steel cage around the drivers compartment. The windshield frame is one of the places that rusts out the worst.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (home in Colorado Springs)
The "Birdcage" is the metal (or rust) frame that goes under the fiberglass body and supports the cockpit area of the car. the T-top, front windshield, floor pans, transmission hump and door posts are all parts of this structure.
It is very prone to corrosion and a real pain to replace.
I'm doing a body-off rebuild and part of that operation will be the birdcage replacement.
It is very prone to corrosion and a real pain to replace.
I'm doing a body-off rebuild and part of that operation will be the birdcage replacement.
