Hoping there is a common answer for this. Own a 69 convertible. When I go over larger bumps like a set of train tracks, I have a clunk which seems to come from the rear half of the car. I do not need to be traveling fast at all for this to happen. Has anyone run into a similar problem? If anyone has an idea of what it may be please post. Thanks in advance.
Clunk in the trunk. What the?
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mdjay
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It's possible it's just a busted shock.
Make sure everything in the rear suspension is tight (shocks, springs, spring plates etc)
As you are tightening, make sure to inspect for any parts that may be broken!
Also check the upper shock mount hole for any cracks in the sheet metal surrounding it!
Good luck, I hope it's just a shock!
Make sure everything in the rear suspension is tight (shocks, springs, spring plates etc)
As you are tightening, make sure to inspect for any parts that may be broken!
Also check the upper shock mount hole for any cracks in the sheet metal surrounding it!
Good luck, I hope it's just a shock!
I had a similar problem also, i would hear a loud clunk sound coming from the rear of the vehicle whenever going over railroad tracks, big bumps or potholes. It turned out that my exhaust was making contact with the differential, thus the clunk sound. Also check your spring plates for cracks and broken mounting holes, i had to have the driver side plate welded back together.
Good Luck
and hopefully its something simple and easy.
Good Luck
and hopefully its something simple and easy.
the two most common problems, after loose stuff in the trunk, are the upper shock mount being loose, and the exhaust being too close to body or suspension.
Frankies65
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mdjay said:
Having a similar sounding problem, I went out and looked at my car last night. Sure enough - the upper mounting sheet metal is broken through. Does anyone know of a place to get repair metal for it. It looks like it would be difficult to weld in a patch because it is recessed. I think the easiest thing to do would be to cut that section out and replace it.
Or maybe cut that section out, repair it, and weld it back in. Just when you think you are done with the welder!
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oboebrian
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I had that bump/thump sound comming from my trunk area. But as soon as I disposed of the body in the river, the sound went away. Go figure! 
BTW j/k
Check what the guys above suggested.
BTW j/k
Check what the guys above suggested.
