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Post by john442 on Dec 2, 2020 11:51:12 GMT -5
I'm trying to get rid of body noises and have found some trim pieces that could use tightening up. My question is how do I get at the barrel nuts holding the eyebrow moldings on? They may not be making much noise but are loose and so are one or more body moldings. Any suggestions on finding where other noises could be coming from?
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Post by BR[] on Dec 2, 2020 12:07:49 GMT -5
ΒΌ inch ratchet an a long extension.
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Post by john442 on Dec 2, 2020 14:39:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip. I was able to use a long extension to tighten what was there. Several barrel nuts were missing and that was why the trim was loose. I'm sure I'll find the same thing with other loose trim pieces.
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Post by island65cruiser on Dec 4, 2020 15:44:06 GMT -5
John, Install Flowmaster mufflers............you won't hear any more body noise!
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Post by john442 on Dec 4, 2020 17:00:05 GMT -5
I take it the flowmasters will cancel out any and all other noises. My original 65 Cutlass with stock 330 had one glasspack on it when I modified/added dual exhaust. Eventually I replaced it with stock mufflers and was amazed how great the then 400 motor and quadrajet sounded and how quiet the car was otherwise.
The exhaust on it now is suppose to be like flowmasters according to the original owner.
I'm going to start with the front end and look for areas that could be causing the noises by banging on the fenders and other parts with my hands.
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Post by island65cruiser on Dec 5, 2020 12:08:15 GMT -5
yeah, I have Flowmasters on mine, saved a lot of money on other stuff. Don't need a radio you can't hear, don't need new weatherstrips, can't here wind noise. Don't have to listen to passengers yakking when I just want to drive and enjoy the road! Thinking about the Sanford show on Sunday. will be there around 9:30 if I go to get a parking space, it was over full last month. Call me if you are going.
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Post by john442 on Dec 5, 2020 18:34:30 GMT -5
Our regularly scheduled first Saturday car show at the Daytona flea market was postponed to Sunday due to bike races, I do plan on going to Sanford the next show. Just not sure if I will bring my car but may if Tom and I follow each other to the show..
Were you able to get the pedals etc for your conversion?
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Post by island65cruiser on Dec 5, 2020 19:26:54 GMT -5
not yet, but I am actively on the hunt.
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