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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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When I drive my 79, the dashboard area sounds like it creaks. What is going on?
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It's a Vette.
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It's a Vette.
And aren't we lucky!!
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Tell us when it doesn't creek. Then we'll all ask how you did it, you'll write a book, be a celebrity. Everything will work out quite well for you.
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real vettes rattle and squeek.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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Tell us when it doesn't creek. Then we'll all ask how you did it, you'll write a book, be a celebrity. Everything will work out quite well for you.
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Add some side pipes and you will never hear the small noises.
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Add some side pipes and you will never hear the small noises.
You'll still be able to hear some of the noises, but they sure do help!
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