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Old 01-13-2008, 02:58 PM
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Default Remove the birdcage without damage to the body or paint?

I have been reading most of the threads about repairs to the birdcage, but what I haven't seen is the process of removing it from the body once it is off the frame. Can it be done without cutting any fibergalss or damage to the paint job?
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i don't think that is possible
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definatly not possible. the front end is bonded to the firewall which in its turn is bonded to the birdcage. In the rear it is even more difficult, since the rear floor is bonded and rivetted to the birdcage. On this floor panel the rear hull is bonded together with the pillar panels. Then you still have the smaller parts that go on the rocker chanel and front pillar.
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I can't remember which thread i saw it on but yes it has been done.
Birdcage completely off, what damage was caused?
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found it,
Go to page 3 on the posts (avner) birdcage back better than original

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