What do you think?
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Cruising
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What do you think?
Hi all,
I'm new here as you can see....
My brother and have always dreamed of doing what guys want, that's buy a vette and fix're up.....
Well, we found one and it will need loads of time and even more money.
We're not scared of this at all, not in a hurry.
What we have is, 79' matching numbers, L-48, dark green exterior and interior, 4 speed, and with manual window's. I've looked up the production numbers and it's an odd ball for sure.
This a car I'm not going to flip, rather give someone 20 G's and move on. We, like you love vette's and love the 79 look. This is all about love not money (looks like we have no brain's either)
First Question,
I just posted looking for help on locating birdcage parts.....
I know there is more to know and see, ( frame is good ) but how far
would you go save the birdcage and keep it original.
Could find another body with a good birdcage(good luck!) or fix the one we have?
Second Question,
Where can you find reference material on taking the fiber glass off the birdcage?
Thanks John
I'm new here as you can see....
My brother and have always dreamed of doing what guys want, that's buy a vette and fix're up.....
Well, we found one and it will need loads of time and even more money.
We're not scared of this at all, not in a hurry.
What we have is, 79' matching numbers, L-48, dark green exterior and interior, 4 speed, and with manual window's. I've looked up the production numbers and it's an odd ball for sure.
This a car I'm not going to flip, rather give someone 20 G's and move on. We, like you love vette's and love the 79 look. This is all about love not money (looks like we have no brain's either)
First Question,
I just posted looking for help on locating birdcage parts.....
I know there is more to know and see, ( frame is good ) but how far
would you go save the birdcage and keep it original.
Could find another body with a good birdcage(good luck!) or fix the one we have?
Second Question,
Where can you find reference material on taking the fiber glass off the birdcage?
Thanks John
Burning Brakes
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John,
When you say birdcage rust, most guys here go
and then go
It is quite a project to repair. It is far beyond my skill level.
Anyway, I would start by doing a search here on birdcage. There are forum members that have done some amazing work on them and posted their progress here.
Next, take some detailed pictures of the bad areas. That will give us an idea of what you are dealing with. We will be able to give you better tips if we know what part of the cage you are working on.
Good Luck
When you say birdcage rust, most guys here go
and then goIt is quite a project to repair. It is far beyond my skill level.
Anyway, I would start by doing a search here on birdcage. There are forum members that have done some amazing work on them and posted their progress here.
Next, take some detailed pictures of the bad areas. That will give us an idea of what you are dealing with. We will be able to give you better tips if we know what part of the cage you are working on.
Good Luck
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Long Island New York
John,
When you say birdcage rust, most guys here go and then go
It is quite a project to repair. It is far beyond my skill level.
Anyway, I would start by doing a search here on birdcage. There are forum members that have done some amazing work on them and posted their progress here.
Next, take some detailed pictures of the bad areas. That will give us an idea of what you are dealing with. We will be able to give you better tips if we know what part of the cage you are working on.
Good Luck
When you say birdcage rust, most guys here go
and then goIt is quite a project to repair. It is far beyond my skill level.
Anyway, I would start by doing a search here on birdcage. There are forum members that have done some amazing work on them and posted their progress here.
Next, take some detailed pictures of the bad areas. That will give us an idea of what you are dealing with. We will be able to give you better tips if we know what part of the cage you are working on.
Good Luck
Good luck with your new project. Keep us posted with plenty of pics as you go along and welcome to the forum.
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These guys were displaying their parts at 2009 Carlisle. They had every part necessary to rebuild a full birdcage and it looked beautiful. It was Caledonia Corvettes or Coffman, I can' t remember, sorry. (I'll see if I can find out.) If someone remembers, please chime in.
Incidentally, I've purchased some windshield frame pieces from vendors (some on this Forum, who will go nameless) that are very poorly made and are unacceptable. Be careful of some of the repro stuff out there.
Incidentally, I've purchased some windshield frame pieces from vendors (some on this Forum, who will go nameless) that are very poorly made and are unacceptable. Be careful of some of the repro stuff out there.
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