Squeaks & Rattles
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 340
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From: Plymouth, Ma
Squeaks & Rattles
How many 1968+ owners out there have a nice car...cared for over the years, parts that need replacing, replaced, but still, when NOT on a nice level freeway hear those Squeaks and Rattles....?
Mostly behind me....(Coupe)
Thx
Bob
Mostly behind me....(Coupe)
Thx
Bob
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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I put hushmat on everything but the rear compartment.That helped a little with the noise and a lot with heat.I thought about lining the compartments.It's a one way trip.Once its in there its there to stay.Looks kinda strange when you open the lid.I just turned fifty and I'm starting to rattle like the car.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 82
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From: Newington Ct
I had to remove and replace the rear window. It stopped a lot of the squeaks and rattles. I'm surprised it didnt fall out on its own driving down the street. There was all kinds of silicon and different types of sealers back there to be cleaned off. with everything cleaned up , 3M primer and 3M rope ..reinstalled and now she runs quit and solid. check yours out for sure..
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 340
Likes: 37
From: Plymouth, Ma
I had to remove and replace the rear window. It stopped a lot of the squeaks and rattles. I'm surprised it didnt fall out on its own driving down the street. There was all kinds of silicon and different types of sealers back there to be cleaned off. with everything cleaned up , 3M primer and 3M rope ..reinstalled and now she runs quit and solid. check yours out for sure..
Know what? I'm thinking it just might BE my rear window! will know for sure in the morning!
Thanks! And, thanks for all the posts!
Bob
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 340
Likes: 37
From: Plymouth, Ma
I had to remove and replace the rear window. It stopped a lot of the squeaks and rattles. I'm surprised it didnt fall out on its own driving down the street. There was all kinds of silicon and different types of sealers back there to be cleaned off. with everything cleaned up , 3M primer and 3M rope ..reinstalled and now she runs quit and solid. check yours out for sure..
Guess like the rest of us, they need to "Stretch" every now and then.....LIFE IS GOOD!
Thanks for the tip!!!
BD
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Crank up the volume on the stereo.
I've owned three and each had it's own particular road noises. My 68 creaks and groans; the 74 creaked a bit; the 80 is quieter than the olther two.
I've owned three and each had it's own particular road noises. My 68 creaks and groans; the 74 creaked a bit; the 80 is quieter than the olther two.
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I seem to get alot of help from listening to some old timers I know. When it came to noises that can't be found. They spray that silicone lube on window and door rubber. I couldn't believe rattles come from rubber contact. These guys laugh at new things because solutions have been around back in the day.......
bryan.
bryan.
