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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 05:02 PM
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hi i need some help on ordering some parts for my 72 vette convertable. i need all 4 birdcages and i need all the panels for windshield. would appricate help on locating this parts
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 05:28 PM
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Hmmmmm, we may be having an issue with terminology here. Far as I know, a corvette, only has one birdcage, which is a large assembly of sections to form the skeleton of the body. When you say you need four birdcages, you need to be much more specific as to what exactly you’re looking for. Perhaps look for a diagram, parts book for the AIM assembly manual and see if you can get a better idea of what exactly you’re looking for and post it to us. Good luck, Ike.
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Agreed, there seems to be a terminology barrier here.
But judging from the statement about needing pretty much the entire windshield frame. I am assuming that the OP is dealing with a terminally rusted car.
with that in mind I would suggest looking for a good rust free donor car.
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So is that whole pic the birdcage, or just the winshielframe and structure under it.

Thx, Steve
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sphil
So is that whole pic the birdcage, or just the winshielframe and structure under it.

Thx, Steve
That’s a convertible bird cage.
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Here is a start my friend . . .

https://www.corvettecentral.com/sear...frame&count=18

https://www.volvette.com/b-body-windshieldframe.html

http://www.bairscorvette.com/c3windshieldframe.html

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Thats the ENTIRE Bird Cage.
See my other post for some of the parts available.
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I know the OP has a convertible but for anyone reading this thread with a coupe, here's what that birdcage looks like. Much more to the structure - much more to rust.


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Originally Posted by 67:72
I know the OP has a convertible but for anyone reading this thread with a coupe, here's what that birdcage looks like. Much more to the structure - much more to rust.
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