Bird Cage Repairs
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BubbaHut
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From: Lake Norman NC
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Bird Cage Repairs
Anyone know of a repair shop to take care of a rust out section for the lower windshield area on a 69 ??
Sounds like a major ugly job ?
I am looking at a 69 from up north that has a such a rust problem.
The vin tag is rusted away etc ???
Just thought I would ask ???
Sounds like a major ugly job ?
I am looking at a 69 from up north that has a such a rust problem.
The vin tag is rusted away etc ???
Just thought I would ask ???
Safety Car
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From: Indy Indiana
To Pay someone else to do it will cost you many thousands of $$$, plus don't think for a minute that that is all the rust that will need repaired.. windshield frame rust is almost always a sign of other major rust problems. if the VIN tag is gone you are in for a nightmare getting it titled and even sold in the future when you try to sell it..
I hope you are getting it real cheap?
I hope you are getting it real cheap?
Safety Car
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From: Austin Texas
Corvette of the Year Winner 2017
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rusted that bad be prepaired to rip the firewall off also !
It is the only way to get to the rust under the firewall !
Better think twice about the magnatude of work required to fix it !
It is the only way to get to the rust under the firewall !
Better think twice about the magnatude of work required to fix it !
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi sfs,
I have to agree with JW.
A car with birdcage rust is usually enough reason to walk away unless you can fix it yourself.
A car with a missing VIN tag, or one that's not properly attached to the windshield post, is another reason to walk.
The 2 together are pretty scary.
Regards,
Alan
I have to agree with JW.
A car with birdcage rust is usually enough reason to walk away unless you can fix it yourself.
A car with a missing VIN tag, or one that's not properly attached to the windshield post, is another reason to walk.
The 2 together are pretty scary.
Regards,
Alan
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sfsvettes,
I do Corvette restorations and repairs for a living in Charlotte NC. And..... eventhough I am "taking food out of my mouth". I would tell you to FIND ANOTHER CAR...unless this is the missing unknown 3rd 69 ZL-! with all the options.... or a 69 that is REALLY RARE. The costs are really high like what was earlier posted. Can I do it....YES. WILL do it....YES. WILL your wallet HATE IT....YES. It is up to you. THIS IS A MAJOR dis-assembly and reconstruction operation.
NCDOT Will get involved with the VIN tag rusted off. Been there before, and they cause for more problems than it is worth.
"DUB"
I do Corvette restorations and repairs for a living in Charlotte NC. And..... eventhough I am "taking food out of my mouth". I would tell you to FIND ANOTHER CAR...unless this is the missing unknown 3rd 69 ZL-! with all the options.... or a 69 that is REALLY RARE. The costs are really high like what was earlier posted. Can I do it....YES. WILL do it....YES. WILL your wallet HATE IT....YES. It is up to you. THIS IS A MAJOR dis-assembly and reconstruction operation.
NCDOT Will get involved with the VIN tag rusted off. Been there before, and they cause for more problems than it is worth.
"DUB"
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BubbaHut
Joined: May 2004
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From: Lake Norman NC
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Thanks for the advice
I appreciate your honest opioions....
I guees I am too anxious...You are right.. I will pass on this car...
Silver / Red 69 convertibles are tough to find..
I may have to settle for a silver 69 or 70 with another color interior
Thanks for your solid advice
Regards
I guees I am too anxious...You are right.. I will pass on this car...
Silver / Red 69 convertibles are tough to find..
I may have to settle for a silver 69 or 70 with another color interior
Thanks for your solid advice
Regards
