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daveymc29 · 04-27-2015, 08:17 PM

When I drive my coupe there is a loose cross piece in the roof, seems like perhaps the one just to the rear of the dome light, that appears to have become loose on the drivers end. I can reach back over my head and push up on it and the car gets quiet, but as soon as I release the pressure it is vibrating madly again. Is there any chance of an easy cure here? I have a roof fabric kit that came with the car, but there is no wood with it. I would like to avoid creating a can of worms that I can't contain. Thanks in advance

KGBnut · 04-27-2015, 09:01 PM

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I really can't think of any way to solve this without pulling either the roof, or the headliner. If you are getting ready to replace one or the other, I would tackle it then.

I did my whole roof about a year ago..wood and all. When I did so, I spent extra time ensuring the everywhere two piece of wood came together, or more importantly, where wood met metal, that there was some sort of anti-squeak/anti-rattle material. I especially like Gorilla Tape. My roof is now the quietest part of my car.

Good luck.

Ken

04-27-2015, 08:17 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,566	1931 Coupe top rattle When I drive my coupe there is a loose cross piece in the roof, seems like perhaps the one just to the rear of the dome light, that appears to have become loose on the drivers end. I can reach back over my head and push up on it and the car gets quiet, but as soon as I release the pressure it is vibrating madly again. Is there any chance of an easy cure here? I have a roof fabric kit that came with the car, but there is no wood with it. I would like to avoid creating a can of worms that I can't contain. Thanks in advance

04-27-2015, 09:01 PM	#2
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 934	Re: 1931 Coupe top rattle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I really can't think of any way to solve this without pulling either the roof, or the headliner. If you are getting ready to replace one or the other, I would tackle it then. I did my whole roof about a year ago..wood and all. When I did so, I spent extra time ensuring the everywhere two piece of wood came together, or more importantly, where wood met metal, that there was some sort of anti-squeak/anti-rattle material. I especially like Gorilla Tape. My roof is now the quietest part of my car. Good luck. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.