Not savy on corvette terms
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Racer
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Not savy on corvette terms
Just new with corvettes and having just bought my first one this past fall, I realize that I'm lacking knowledge of most of the terms used for the corvette.. I have a '73 coupe with 350 and the auto trans In good shape for what I know. Now come to a term that is often used but not sure exactly what it is: Birdcage what is this describing exactly? If there are any more terms that I should become aware of please include them and maybe a picture of what you are describing, especially "birdcage". Thanks to all that help "teach me". 
Safety Car
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From: Gig Harbor WA
The birdcage is simply the STEEL frame that surrounds you when you sit in your car, comprised of the door posts, windshield frame, door sills, roof framework.... All the stuff that the fiberglass is bolted, bonded, attached to. A common rust problem on many old Corvettes, VERY expensive to repair/replace. Best places to examine are your windshield frame and bottoms of your door posts, but you will need to remove some of the interior trim to see...
Check out this thread and see post #21. Thats a birdcage.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...rd-cage-2.html
Check out this thread and see post #21. Thats a birdcage.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...rd-cage-2.html
Last edited by MakoShark72; Mar 6, 2010 at 06:22 PM.
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NOM non original motor = matching number correct
rare and highly desirable= base optioned high production model year
original paint= if you can see bare fiberglass, this is probably true, if not, assume hit in the front.
fresh repaint (especially if changed to "resale red") = frame rot so bad, the only thing holding it together are the body mounts.
needs a little TLC = money pit. While there's a certain amount of pride one can take once finished, you'll be hard pressed getting your spouse or banker to agree with your use of money and 4 years (or more) of your life
completely stock = most of the hard to find (and therefore expensive) pieces have been changed out with stuff you can buy at Autozone
Why did I have to start this? The rest of you guys are slipping
BTW, welcome, and good luck with your new toy. /:\
rare and highly desirable= base optioned high production model year
original paint= if you can see bare fiberglass, this is probably true, if not, assume hit in the front.
fresh repaint (especially if changed to "resale red") = frame rot so bad, the only thing holding it together are the body mounts.
needs a little TLC = money pit. While there's a certain amount of pride one can take once finished, you'll be hard pressed getting your spouse or banker to agree with your use of money and 4 years (or more) of your life
completely stock = most of the hard to find (and therefore expensive) pieces have been changed out with stuff you can buy at Autozone
Why did I have to start this? The rest of you guys are slipping
BTW, welcome, and good luck with your new toy. /:\
Safety Car
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From: Gig Harbor WA
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