tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post9039815762237635125..comments2023-07-22T10:27:12.952-04:00Comments on 1963 Corvette Sting Ray - Split Window Coupe - Restoration: Repairing a 1963 Corvette B PillarJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-82667006076084644512009-12-17T20:59:00.422-05:002009-12-17T20:59:00.422-05:00How someone was able to remove the entire birdcage...How someone was able to remove the entire birdcage (the steel structure of a Corvette) is a mystery to me. The only way I can figure it’s done is to do major cutting to either the body or the floor plan. Either way sounds scary. Our Corvette has been stripped to the bare bones and I am confident we know all the areas that need attention. Glad you liked the fabrication photos. I wasn’t sure there would be any interest so I appreciate the comments.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-71761465904743045082009-12-17T09:04:21.876-05:002009-12-17T09:04:21.876-05:00The picture you have of a 63 vette with the body s...The picture you have of a 63 vette with the body somehow taken off the body metal frame is cool. Is that really possible to do in a garage, and if so, is it worth getting all that exposed to see if any other majo rust is lurking? I like the way we could all watch a piece of paper become a A pillar. JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-43979949576185766822009-12-15T22:02:46.089-05:002009-12-15T22:02:46.089-05:00Thanks for the compliment. I am having fun. The ...Thanks for the compliment. I am having fun. The car's birdcage is mild steel. The gage varies depending on the component but I am running into 18 gage more often than not. 22 and 16 gage mild steel is available at Home Depot and Lowe’s but not 18. I bought a 2" x 6' sheet of 18 gage sheet metal at my local HVAC supplier. Galvanized sheets are also available but I don't use them because of the toxic fumes created when welded. The mild steel is really nice to work with; it's forgiving during the forming/bending stage then sets up rigid when it's welded. Thanks for the comments.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-90360661069875900912009-12-14T21:24:43.014-05:002009-12-14T21:24:43.014-05:00Very nice fabrication John. What kind of metal is...Very nice fabrication John. What kind of metal is the A pillar made out of, and what kind of metal are you using as you fabricate the new sections ? JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com