1971 LS5 Birdcage Replacement Progress

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Nov 14, 2017 | 04:29 PM

Jeffrey J. Lahullier

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1971 LS5 Birdcage Replacement Progress

Fabricated a alignment jig and replaced 90% of my rusted birdcage.

Finished scrapped and cleaned undercarriage of rear clip/cockpit fiberglass last night.

What an ugly job!

Now finishing riveting birdcage to rear clip and cockpit area.

Will be attaching ancillary fiberglass to birdcage next.

I started my body off resto. last December. Now that I can attach photos I will share future progress with the CF.

CF. What a wealth of knowledge!

Jeff

Nov 14, 2017 | 04:42 PM

69ttop502

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Good for you! What a project. I couldn’t begin to know where to start on that one. I would bet there aren’t many here or anywhere that have ventured where you have gone. Subscribed for sure.

Nov 14, 2017 | 04:47 PM

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Wow

Nov 14, 2017 | 04:51 PM

Alan 71

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Hi JJL,
Yes!
Some SERIOUS work going on there !!!!
It's be interesting to see how you proceed!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Nov 14, 2017 | 05:19 PM

bazza77

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Originally Posted by Jeffrey J. Lahullier

I bet you feel great now that part is over .

how does it go ? measure twice , cut once !

Nov 17, 2017 | 06:16 AM

Eljay

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Are you building a 4 door Vette?

Nov 17, 2017 | 06:59 AM

derekderek

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finished product...

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Nov 17, 2017 | 07:09 AM

derekderek

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kidding aside, 90% of the birdcage? I guess the 10% you are using over includes the left windshield pillar?

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Nov 17, 2017 | 07:27 AM

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Wow, big project. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Nov 18, 2017 | 06:52 PM

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Wow, big project. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Nov 19, 2017 | 09:09 AM

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Good for you! What a project. I couldn’t begin to know where to start on that one. I would bet there aren’t many here or anywhere that have ventured where you have gone. Subscribed for sure.

A major undertaking to say the least. I truly admire your ambition and resolve.

Nov 23, 2017 | 08:27 PM

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crf311

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I would love to see pictures of how you separated the body from the birdcage.

Nov 23, 2017 | 10:51 PM

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BLUE1972

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good work, good luck with the project

Nov 24, 2017 | 06:39 PM

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Jeffrey J. Lahullier

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kidding aside, 90% of the birdcage? I guess the 10% you are using over includes the left windshield pillar?

I was only able to utilize halo from just above door latch one one side to the other. I did not want to remove the rear clip but the right rear fender will also need to be replaced.