I am looking for a 70-73 in original stock condition( or as close as I can get). I would pay someone to look at a car. I am a midyear corvette guy and i don't feel comfortable assessing a 2nd gen camaro.
I'm not going but that's on my bucket list. I too am a midyear guy and these aren't near as complicated to inspect as a midyear. The equivalent area to birdcage is the rear frame kickups and those are much easier to inspect. Good luck!