Bird Cage removal....again!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,890
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From: Montgomery NY
Well, don't mean to hijack, but......I'm sort of new around here, and I was wondering if someone could help me figure out how to put my left rear tire on the other side, and vice versa? I know, I know, if I have to ask someone how to rotate my tires, I probably shouldn't attempt it, but dag-nab it, that's why I'm in this hobby!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: New Hill NC
Well, don't mean to hijack, but......I'm sort of new around here, and I was wondering if someone could help me figure out how to put my left rear tire on the other side, and vice versa? I know, I know, if I have to ask someone how to rotate my tires, I probably shouldn't attempt it, but dag-nab it, that's why I'm in this hobby!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
wombvette, IMHO your advice was correct and probly saved BlackRocket literaly from years of uneeded work - maybe saved his entire project too.
I have to thank you for sharing your work for us to learn. I just hope u don't get descouraged by lurkers here.
When i first started with this forum hardly anyone knew what a birdcage was let alone replace it. And i think like there's less than 100 people (more like <50) on the planet that can brag they have repaired and replaced a "birdcage" - as most are glassed in.
What i want to say is the birdcage is a crucial decision to revive or part out an C3 (well maybe even a C2).
cardo0
I have to thank you for sharing your work for us to learn. I just hope u don't get descouraged by lurkers here. When i first started with this forum hardly anyone knew what a birdcage was let alone replace it. And i think like there's less than 100 people (more like <50) on the planet that can brag they have repaired and replaced a "birdcage" - as most are glassed in.
What i want to say is the birdcage is a crucial decision to revive or part out an C3 (well maybe even a C2).
cardo0
Last edited by cardo0; Mar 5, 2007 at 01:04 AM. Reason: Ops.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 620
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From: San Antonio TX
Also, I suppose I'm the
that Cardo0 is referring to. Hmm, don't consider myself a lurker, would like to think that I've helped a few folks out over the years, but I know I've recieved more than given. Also, since i'm on
mode, I will say that I have some difficulty comparing brain surgery with birdcage repair. Both are difficult, and best performed by someone with the proper training. The comparison falls apart though, when considering the cost of the smallest mistake, and the unlikelyhood of a second chance.I'm out, goodnight all.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: New Hill NC
No offense taken. I was just having a little fun with you myself. You would not believe what I see on a daily basis. People attempting stuff that they have no business doing. Most times it ends in disaster and I have to bail them out. Same if I tried to program this computer. I would make a royal mess and have to have someone bail me out. I wouldnt even attempt it without some working knowledge. Most of the time you can tell by the wording of the question whether a person has a clue or not. It is great that someone wants to work on their own car. I encourage them every day. I spend hours a week, talking to people about their cars and offering advice and direction. Some do very well, and some dont dare do anything. Both are hobbiest in their own way.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 620
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From: San Antonio TX
No offense taken. I was just having a little fun with you myself. You would not believe what I see on a daily basis. People attempting stuff that they have no business doing. Most times it ends in disaster and I have to bail them out. Same if I tried to program this computer. I would make a royal mess and have to have someone bail me out. I wouldnt even attempt it without some working knowledge. Most of the time you can tell by the wording of the question whether a person has a clue or not. It is great that someone wants to work on their own car. I encourage them every day. I spend hours a week, talking to people about their cars and offering advice and direction. Some do very well, and some dont dare do anything. Both are hobbiest in their own way.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Montgomery NY
No offense taken. I was just having a little fun with you myself. You would not believe what I see on a daily basis. People attempting stuff that they have no business doing. Most times it ends in disaster and I have to bail them out. Same if I tried to program this computer. I would make a royal mess and have to have someone bail me out. I wouldnt even attempt it without some working knowledge. Most of the time you can tell by the wording of the question whether a person has a clue or not. It is great that someone wants to work on their own car. I encourage them every day. I spend hours a week, talking to people about their cars and offering advice and direction. Some do very well, and some dont dare do anything. Both are hobbiest in their own way.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
Now, as for that analogy, Those lug nuts are just as important as brain surgery, a mistake can be just as catastrophic.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 31
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From: Albany WI
To All,
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I am not afraid to tackle this problem, it is just hard for me to locate the parts. Once I can get everything lined up, I can start. I also have local tech. help
to advise me too. Have a great vette summer season and drive careful.
Jim 
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I am not afraid to tackle this problem, it is just hard for me to locate the parts. Once I can get everything lined up, I can start. I also have local tech. help
to advise me too. Have a great vette summer season and drive careful.
Jim
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Jersey
Jimydc,
I got two very nice birdcage sections from...
20th Street Auto
2000 E. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-258-2020
When I bought the #3 mount section I was in Phoenix on business and selected a car in the yard as the donor. When i got the part delivered by UPS (I live in Jersey) it was significantly better than the one I picked out! The part appeared to be brand new. It was from an older model car - pre '76 with glass floors. So I had to do a little finangling to get it to fit the '82 steel floor pans, but so what. Did I mention it was like brand new?
When I discovered the rot at the #2 mount I called 20th Street and had them ship me a post '76 section because I also needed a portion of the steel floor pan. This part was also very nice, but showed its age and needed a little TLC to fix some surface rust.
I emailed them photos of my car hi-lighted with MSPaint ti show the areas I needed. They sent me exactly what I asked for.
I paid about $100 for the #3 mount shipped, and I think about $200 for the #2 mount shipped.
I got two very nice birdcage sections from...
20th Street Auto
2000 E. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-258-2020
When I bought the #3 mount section I was in Phoenix on business and selected a car in the yard as the donor. When i got the part delivered by UPS (I live in Jersey) it was significantly better than the one I picked out! The part appeared to be brand new. It was from an older model car - pre '76 with glass floors. So I had to do a little finangling to get it to fit the '82 steel floor pans, but so what. Did I mention it was like brand new?
When I discovered the rot at the #2 mount I called 20th Street and had them ship me a post '76 section because I also needed a portion of the steel floor pan. This part was also very nice, but showed its age and needed a little TLC to fix some surface rust.
I emailed them photos of my car hi-lighted with MSPaint ti show the areas I needed. They sent me exactly what I asked for.
I paid about $100 for the #3 mount shipped, and I think about $200 for the #2 mount shipped.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,227
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From: Atlanta Ga
Im going thru the same thing. Heres where i am on mine. Ive got the body/firewall apart, and now are beginning the removal of the rocker channel. One day though...it will be time to shift direction and start going the other way.
