How to id a bird cage issue

[Calvin C.]

I will be looking at a 68 convertible located in snow country, How do I check the bird cage. I plan on a body off so how bad is deal killer. I found a few post on repair but not what to look for and how. Thanks again Cal

[John C.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

Cal

Look through the windshield at the area where the vin tag is attached to the windshield frame on both sides. If the bird cage is bad you will almost be guaranteed to see rust here.

John

[Michael D.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

...How do I check the bird cage...

My advice would be to take someone with you who is familiar with what to look for and where to look.

[Steve W.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

take the mount plates off the rear wheel wells and look inside, take the interior kick panels off (speaker covers) and look inside, look at the frame under the door sills (surfacer rust or severe rust?) take the door sill plates off (aluminum trim) and look at the door sill fiber glass (lifted, bumpy, uneven, or smooth and flat?) look at the bird cage showing through the large round holes in the door sills, (still green and no rust? Or no paint showing and severe rust?) is the front upper fender area a tight gap or seems to be pulling away from the windshield area? Getting Rick Bizzoco's "69 Stingray" book is a must in my recomendation... Good Luck~!

Steve

[Calvin C.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

Thanks all that makes sense. I will check out the book. Can a bird cage be repaired. thanks again Cal

[Tom D.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

I have a friend who made parts to replace sections of a 1966 cage. Others might have done the same, and may offer them for sale. Metal fab can be done.

[Steve W.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

It is possible, but takes parts, and a skilled welder, it's a lot of work and expense and best to avoid it if possible .

[Paul J.]

Re: How to id a bird cage issue

There are bunch of threads on this. Here are a couple....

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...epair&uid=4339

The above thread is referenced in Post# 5 below, but there is still some good information here.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ight=bird+cage

There are also many other treads on this.

Paul