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Hello,
I have a 1952 coupe with 216 engine. Cabin noise is considerable. Any suggestions on noise reduction materials that would make things better? There appear to be a large number of choices available and pricing varies considerably. Any help would be appreciated.
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While sound deadening material might help, try to determine what is generating the noise. Is it engine noise, road noise, or wind noise? Do the windows and doors seal well?
If you think that sound deadening material would help, do a simple test. Place blankets on the floor and tape them to the doors.
Rusty
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Sounds like it is a stick. If it is, the rearend should be a 4:11 gear ratio and that causes the engine to turn fairly high, which is pretty noisy like my 48.
1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010
1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End
2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crew
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Sounds like it is a stick. If it is, the rearend should be a 4:11 gear ratio and that causes the engine to turn fairly high, which is pretty noisy like my 48.
1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010
1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End
2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crew
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Backyard Mechanic
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I used the sheets of aluminum insulation from Lowes. I know it is not made for noise but I have read that it should help. I put it everywhere except the roof. I put it in the doors, floor, and even behind the original firewall insulation. The hood also has what looks like undercoating. The car is still noisy. l haven't ridden in another '51 so I don't have anything to compare.
I figured that the quietness of the newer cars might just have me spoiled.
BTW the engine is a 261 with powerglide.
Last edited by piddler; 03/29/23 08:03 AM.
1951 styline deluxe sport coupe w/54 engine and power glide
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They will be noisier than modern. Perhaps a good stereo is in order.
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Depends what kind of noise you are hearing,
Engine nise will be coming through the firewwall Make sure thatthere arn no openings in the fire wall pad.
road noise
Is all the floor insulation in place as wele as pading under floor at.
General interior noise can be soaked up by interior CLOTH upholstery. Has the cloth been replaced by vinyl?
Gene Schneider
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