Old Car Squeaks, Rattles and Groans
I throughly enjoy driving my 68 Barracuda and the one thing that would make it more enjoyable is to get some of the squeaks and rattles out of it.
I don't have an issue on smooth roads but bumps and rough roads brings them out. I was wondering if anyone had any tricks to tracking them down.
I get a metallic clang under the dash on the passenger side. I have had the glove box out and nothing seems to be loose with the heater box (new heater core that is secure inside the box).
Then both doors rattle over bumps. Seems to be inside but I have had the door panels off and the window mechanisms seem to be tight. I also get one from inside the drivers side quarter again the window mechanism seems tight.
The suspension front and rear has been rebuilt none of the exhaust is hitting anything and the noises definately sound like the are coming from the areas noted. I have sum frame connectors so the body structure seems solid (I will be adding torque box braces this winter).
If I hit a sharp edge bump the rattle under the dash seems to be first followed by the passenger door then in the rear quarter and drivers door.
Any tips, hints or ideas would be appreciated.