Birdcage
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
How many folks remove everything off in order to do a complete repair? Very few... so, there's no money in it for the suppliers. Those that can do that kind of repair just fix them by welding in new material.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bellmore Ny
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Clarksville Indiana
where do you check for damage/rust on the birdcage on a car thats not all tore apart. i can see my vin number is pretty rusty, what should i remove and where should i look? its a 71 coupe. is there any possible rust thats repairable with out major disassembly?
Instructor
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From: Allentown PA
Birdcage Rust - Where to Look
Another area is behind the kick panels. These are the panels down by your feet on the side walls. Remove them and with a light and mirror look up and down the framework behind the kick panels.
There may be other areas not easily accessible that can be rusted but this will give you a clue as to overall condition.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Beringen
Seen the construction of the cage, i doubt that the spotrepairs will be longlasting.
