C3 Corvette How to: DISCOVERY of HIDDEN BIRDCAGE DAMAGE!

[@danorourke5184]

That is the color of the zinc primer that was put on at the factory! They are all that color, as a matter of fact if there not that green color than that would be a sign of the bird cage has been messed with. My 79 is the exact same green and my car is yellow and it’s original paint. That 68 birdcage looks fantastic! Thanks

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate it! Corvette Dan.

[@billymanilli]

can confirm! worked a shop and dealt with top notch "NCRS" cars on the daily for years!

[@Jabbernack]

Do not forget the windshield pillars, the Kick-Up frame section just ahead of the rear wheel, and the body mount bolt flanges for the rear! Winsheild pillar is probably the easiest to spot potential rust problems.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks. I did mention windshield pillar in the beginning. I feel the area I focused on is vital but your point about the rear wheel is also a valid consideration. Corvette Dan

[@chuckp8705]

Would you have to check the kick-up area from the inside as well, or can that be done from underneath or the rear wheelwell area? I'm interested in getting a C3, so I'm learning about birdcage inspection. Good video.

[@Corvette-Dan]

​@@chuckp8705 Thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry for the late reply. To be sure I have learned of another area to check. I'll be dropping another video on that real soon. The area I identified here is still the most critical in my opinion. @Corvette-Dan

[@jimharvard]

i have had Corvettes but now have a mopar collection. i have a few NOS body parts and "structural" panels and they are painted that zinc green color. i think that was a common color and practice for factory zinc coated OEM body parts in the 1960's.

[@hiitsstillme]

While that's a nice snapshot of the B/C condition, it is by no means comprehensive. Depending on what part of the country this is from, there can also be severe rust on horizontal surfaces, yes you heard us right. Perhaps investing in a probe camera attachment for your phone would be a good investment. Some areas will be boxed and difficult to get to, but ANY signs of corrosion are a red flag, requiring further inspection. For sure you need the car on a hoist, while you are at it check for excessive body flex while lifting, if it's not a drive-on unit.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments. I've learned so much about this since I dropped the video months ago. I've had it on a lift. I am aware of other areas and will be doing a follow up video this spring. Stay tuned for that. Corvette Dan.

[@Corvette-Dan]

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[@Corvette-Dan]

Please view part two, inspired by my learning about the C3 and constructive comments from viewers like yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3mVkHagfLaWr8Ufeature=shared Thanks! @Corvette-Dan

[@63staylor]

That is a sweet looking body bolt area!!

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments and watching! There is another area I have since learned to check. Stay tuned for that vid coming up soon. We also have master cylinder and rear window tray DIY coming too! Hope you're enjoying the GS. Stay tuned. Thanks again! Corvette Dan.

[@jeffreyjones593]

I literally just went out side and checked mine on the Vette I’m restoring. Thank God mines not rusted through. Rusted but just surface rust. Also can confirm the green primer

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned for more C3 content coming as I work towards preparing this car for survivor judging. Corvette Dan

[@geraldscott4302]

Two things I don't like. One is the sealer. My '76 does not have that. Something else that bothers me is the metal at the top has been cut out. Maybe for speakers, but it doesn't look necessary for those speakers. Probably the most likely place to find rust is the top of the windshield frame. If that is ok, probably the rest of it is too. But remember, the birdcage is not just in the front. It also wraps around the back, and water has a tendency to leak through between the back window and body and cause rust on the flat back window cars.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments. There were aftermarket speakers in there. I removed them not only to take the video but I am returning the few non correct pieces back to OEM. See my stereo installation video for more on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7Io5KGftmfY6Mfeature=shared Corvette Dan.

[@billymanilli]

yours also has a steel floor fan, as opposed to this one... 68-74 was fiberglass 75-up was steel

[@BigWill63]

@@billymanilli 75 was also fiberglass, and some had some steel above the catalytic converter to help with heat

[@Linda-cn3yx]

One of the parts you cant see is the bird cage under the front fenders, where the fenders come up to the windshield. That area is very susceptible to rust.

[@Corvette-Dan]

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[@johncaputo3781]

I have a 68 coupe and my birdcage is that same green zinc color that is original factory correct.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. I have learned so much since dropping this video, including that. Stay tuned as more C3 content is coming soon! Corvette Dan.

[@eddysymons2838]

Thanks very helpful

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching! Check out part two just released today here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvUK1kuAU20p-aAREwU6ilmc5nqpEgX0E&feature=shared @Corvette-Dan

[@imapisces5156]

Windshield rust seems to be more prevalent on C3's with AC. Often the rust is from the inside of the frame to the outside. Possibly from condensation.

[@Corvette-Dan]

@@imapisces5156 Thanks for watching and offering insight. Check out my C3 videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvUK1kuAU20p-aAREwU6ilmc5nqpEgX0E&feature=shared Thanks! @Corvette-Dan

[@sqr2024]

The green is the rust inhibitor paint from the factory like used on aircraft. That is a fantastic birdcage in that area. Now remove the inspection covers in the rear wheel wells to inspect the two mounts at the rear of the door. If their condition is similar to the front you are an extremely lucky owner.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments and insight. I'll be sure to check there too. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned! Corvette Dan.

[@Michael-st1hl]

They are green color in that particular area! No worries, that’s how the factory made them, my 1969 is the exact same green in that area.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate it! Stay tuned. Corvette Dan.

[@vladtheimpala5532]

Is the birdcage in the roadster the same as in the coupe? I really want a C3 roadster, preferably a 69. *(Yeah, I know but I still have high hopes.) I want to make sure I get a good one that won’t fall apart in a couple years.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Basically yes. Convertible does not have C pillars like coupes do. @Corvette-Dan

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@Corvette-Dan Thanks

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for all the comments. Please click the notification bell and subscribe to the channel. More C3 videos coming soon! Thanks! Corvette Dan.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching 👀 offering the insight. I've learned so much about the 3rd generation this past year. Do you happen to have a carburetor for a 68 by chance? Check out my C3 playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvUK1kuAU20p-aAREwU6ilmc5nqpEgX0E&feature=shared @Corvette-Dan

[@hildysworld]

Dan, the green color in the bird cage is ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER. I was a body shop painter in the 70's and that was the best rust inhibiting primer at that time, I spotted that right away.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks. I have since learned this amongst others about the birdcage. Please stay tuned for the follow up to this video. There is more to consider. For now, check out my C3 playlist:kzbin.info/aero/PLvUK1kuAU20p-aAREwU6ilmc5nqpEgX0E&feature=shared @Corvette-Dan

[@williamandrews1683]

My dads 68 is clean down in those pockets but destroyed around the windshield. I got some work ahead on me.

[@Corvette-Dan]

I'll be doing a follow up video too with other areas to check. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more C3 videos. @Corvette-Dan

[@angelomoreno7942]

My 68 has the same green color and I’ve had my car since the early 80’s.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching. Check out my C3 playlist.

[@billymanilli]

...and a flashlight (for tools)! Gotta have that! edit: Ahh, you mentioned it! I was too quick to comment! Nice vid, btw

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more C3 content coming soon! @Corvette-Dan

[@Mikey2022-t1l]

Nice looking C3, I'm thinking repaint

[@Corvette-Dan]

Yup but it's a 5 footer for sure. Numbers matching car with PS, PB, AC and the block actually works!

[@billymanilli]

Lemans blue is pretty too, imho

[@crawford323]

Wrenching and prying on the plastic/ Cardboard wherever, is asking for shattering. I know because I made that mistake.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Good point to consider as many of the pieces can be old and brittle. I was quite surprised to find how solid this car is. Thanks for sharing. Stay tuned. More C3 tech videos coming both Friday and next week as well. Corvette Dan.

[@AlbertPendergraff-rp7jp]

I have a C3 Corvette and you didn't check be hind the rear tires there is a panel be hind the rear tires that also show the bird cage

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for pointing this out. I was unaware of that at the time of the video. New to the C3 world. Going to post a part 2 revealing this area as well. Stay tuned and thanks! Corvette Dan.

[@chevelle1967]

it looks like 3M strip caulk 08578, that "gaskety material"

[@Corvette-Dan]

I think you are right. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned as I'll be dropping more C3 content soon. Check out my C3 playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLvUK1kuAU20p-aAREwU6ilmc5nqpEgX0E&feature=shared @Corvette-Dan

[@alhodge4051]

you said how to quickly check, and that is not quick. The green is a factory rust treatment.

[@midlifemotox]

All Bird Cages were green.

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for the comments and watching. I have since figured this out. Stay tuned as I will be dropping an important update on the C3 birdcage soon. Corvette Dan.

[@tyronebiggims1613]

Goof ball

[@Corvette-Dan]

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned. @Coevette-Dan

[@Corvette-Dan]

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