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C3 Corvette Birdcage and Body Mount Description and Explanation 

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In todays video, we're going to use what's left of this neglected, abused, and broken 1972 Corvette as a teaching tool to detail the construction method of the C3 Corvette birdcage and show the 8 different body to frame mount locations.
Watch as I highlight the still usable pieces left on this car, and show how the fiberglass panels are attached to the inner steel birdcage structure. I also point out the likely corrosion and rust through areas on this generation of Corvettes, and highlight ways to keep it from happening.
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Комментарии : 24   
@firstnationsindian8062
@firstnationsindian8062 Год назад
I'm in need of 73 brake calipers. My car that I inherited had none. Local store will not sell me their SS sleeved calipers without cores. Can you help please? Best channel ever.
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
Hey buddy, I should be able to help you out. You can reach me through DM @ VetteSource on FB or IG. My direct number is there as well.
@sootmann
@sootmann 9 месяцев назад
Super informative. Thanks for posting!
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 9 месяцев назад
Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it👍
@jasonthompson8284
@jasonthompson8284 11 месяцев назад
Just found your channel ! Just bought my first vette 77 ! Good info !
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 11 месяцев назад
Hey Jason, nice to meet you. Congratulations on your first Corvette. You'll love it👍.
@craigmonteforte1478
@craigmonteforte1478 Год назад
I’m glad i found this channel i’m almost 60 years of age and i’ve been aware of the Corvette Birdcage issues for many years honestly i actually thought there was way more Structual to them surrounding the Passengers safety i’ve owned 17 or 18 boats in my life some Wood some Fiberglass and i must say when a Fiberglass boat gets hit hard or falls off a Trailer on the Highway they don’t come out of it very well unless it was a Hand laid older Hull around a quater inch thick of Fiberglass ,Resin, and Gelcoat and i know most Corvettes are not that thick at least the C3s,4s and up I’ve seen in Boats it seams that any vessel built after 1975 has gone to using Molds and the ChopStrand Gun process and don’t have that kind of thickness
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
Hey Craig, great observations on the boats and older fiberglass construction versus the newer machine produced SMC glass. I always caution my customers that drive C3's to exercise caution at high speeds, as there isn't much protection against serious injury or death in the event of accident. The C4 and C5 Corvettes made up for the weakness in the birdcage by creating a unitized chassis that is extremely strong and hold ups well even at higher speeds.
@rea8755
@rea8755 Год назад
Just Found your channel. Great information. Thank you.
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
No problem glad you're enjoying it👍.
@rtkracht
@rtkracht 2 года назад
Looking forward to more details on body mounts and removing the body. I’m giving serious consideration to removing the body on my ‘76 prior to changing out the engine. Your expertise and insights are always welcomed.
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 2 года назад
Rusty sounds good. I'll have a video out in the next couple of weeks once I release the body from the frame.
@troyblanchard-cilia8820
@troyblanchard-cilia8820 Год назад
Haha need that window
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
I've still got one. Just let me know and I can get you squared away.
@rea8755
@rea8755 Год назад
Quick question: if I want to replace those rubbers ( 4 on each side) can I do a side at a time? Better yet: what is the proper way to replace rubber grommets?
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
Hey Rea, yes you can do one side at a time without having to dismantle the entire car. You can see more detail in the video below ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zllE1ccPHdI.html
@rea8755
@rea8755 Год назад
@@VetteSource thank you so much!
@VetteSource
@VetteSource Год назад
No problem👍
@makosharkcnc7730
@makosharkcnc7730 2 года назад
you give us a tour of your graveyard
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 2 года назад
Good eye👍. There's a few more laying around that I haven't shown yet, but you get the idea😁.
@74vette.
@74vette. 2 года назад
Looks like a 73 with a wide body
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 2 года назад
Good catch, it had the 73 front end grafted on to it at some time in its past, probably when it was customized. It's actually a 72. I was finally able to find the image of the VIN I took when I first acquired it all those years ago.
@74vette.
@74vette. 2 года назад
@@VetteSource Crazy that they did that to a chrome bumper car
@VetteSource
@VetteSource 2 года назад
For sure, back in the mid 70's they were just a 2 or 3 year old Corvette that needed to be updated to look as cool as the new ones. Sound familiar?😁
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