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#1
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Weird power steering problem
Last post by 44070dart - Yesterday at 01:24:26 PMI have a '68 power steering Charger. When I'm diving around the steering wheel feels notchy. Like there is a hang up while turning. BUT, if I take it in a parking lot,and do figure eights at 15 mph, it feels like all Chrysler's feel, with no hang up. If I jack up the front end there is no hang up lock to lock.It has new suspension throughout. I know it sounds crazy, but I figured I'd ask here before buying a new box, again. There is a new box (Lares) in it. Thanks for any comments..,
#2
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Does anyone know what happ...
Last post by Mopar Nut - Yesterday at 07:16:19 AMQuote from: Kern Dog on January 13, 2026, 01:43:43 AMBirds and Bees, a guy named Wayne....has had trouble logging in despite my best efforts to assist. He is a solid member of FABO and FBBO under the screen name Dad's Bee.I remember him, I had to reset my password under a new email address in order to get back on.
Maybe some others goy shut out and got frustrated and just gave up.
#3
Paint, Body & Trim / Re: How does your car compare ...
Last post by Kern Dog - January 16, 2026, 04:56:26 PMThe Wife's 2003 Honda CRV has an advisory in the manual about Wind Buffetting, a condition that fits your description. They are designed and shaped to be aerodynamic with the windows up.
My 2007 Truck is fine with the windows down, pretty much like any older truck. My Chargers and the Power Wagon are like you stated.....windows up or down, the sound is almost the same.
the Wife's Challenger though....It sounds fine with the windows down but holeeeee crap is it quiet with them up. The glass and sealing of these cars is crazy!
My 2007 Truck is fine with the windows down, pretty much like any older truck. My Chargers and the Power Wagon are like you stated.....windows up or down, the sound is almost the same.
the Wife's Challenger though....It sounds fine with the windows down but holeeeee crap is it quiet with them up. The glass and sealing of these cars is crazy!
#4
Paint, Body & Trim / Re: How does your car compare ...
Last post by 70 sublime - January 16, 2026, 04:15:45 PMI like to drive with the window down in the Charger
Does not seem to make much difference beween up or down for noise
There is not a new car or truck out there that I have ever rode in that the window can be down and go faster than 10 mph without getting the waw waw waw sound which I totaly hate and have to put the window back up no matter how nice a spring day it was to enjoy
Does not seem to make much difference beween up or down for noise
There is not a new car or truck out there that I have ever rode in that the window can be down and go faster than 10 mph without getting the waw waw waw sound which I totaly hate and have to put the window back up no matter how nice a spring day it was to enjoy
#5
Paint, Body & Trim / How does your car compare to n...
Last post by Kern Dog - January 16, 2026, 03:19:02 PMWe have all probably grown accustomed to the near silence when driving our newer cars.
Tight weatherstripping, flush windshield wipers, less chrome trim and near silent engines can really drown out the noise.
I think back of all the A bodies that I owned before I bought my first Charger. The A bodies were the cheapest 6 cylinder or V8 Mopar you could buy back in the 1963-76 era and you can bet that few efforts were taken to make them as quiet as a similar year Imperial.
Advancements in noise reduction really seemed to take hold in the late 70s and it continues today.
Of the 10 A body cars I owned before the Charger, only one of them was a totally reliable, quiet and great handling car. That was this one:
This was a 1976 Dart Sport, the most loaded down A body that I have ever owned. It was a 318 model with A/C, power steering and brakes, a sunroof, vinyl top, cloth interior and door panels, it came with Rallye wheels and an 8 1/4" axle. It was quiet, solid and reliable.
Every other A body I owned was pretty basic and was also pretty much worn out by the time that I got it.
In 2000, I bought my first Charger.
It was a "500" model which for 1970 meant nothing performance, just comfort and appearance items. On the first drive, I was amazed at how tight and quiet the car was. 130,000+ miles and hardly any rust, it was a great find. The handling and steering control were the best of any Mopar that I had ever driven. Hardly any wind or road noise. You could actually hear the AM radio as you motored down the road!
Over the years, the changes included bigger engine, louder exhaust, stiffer suspension, low profile tires and to try to negate some noise....sound deadening matting.
The car is pretty quiet compared to the Darts and Dusters that I have had but there still are sources of noise that are characteristic of cars from this era.
The windshield wipers are right there to catch the wind. The A pillars and rain gutters are too. Recessed grille? Yeah....The door handles, the stainless trim, the gaps around the tires in the wheelwells catch and disrupt airflow too.
I guess a quieter engine would help but for the most part, I'm okay with the road noise.
How about you?
Tight weatherstripping, flush windshield wipers, less chrome trim and near silent engines can really drown out the noise.
I think back of all the A bodies that I owned before I bought my first Charger. The A bodies were the cheapest 6 cylinder or V8 Mopar you could buy back in the 1963-76 era and you can bet that few efforts were taken to make them as quiet as a similar year Imperial.
Advancements in noise reduction really seemed to take hold in the late 70s and it continues today.
Of the 10 A body cars I owned before the Charger, only one of them was a totally reliable, quiet and great handling car. That was this one:
This was a 1976 Dart Sport, the most loaded down A body that I have ever owned. It was a 318 model with A/C, power steering and brakes, a sunroof, vinyl top, cloth interior and door panels, it came with Rallye wheels and an 8 1/4" axle. It was quiet, solid and reliable.
Every other A body I owned was pretty basic and was also pretty much worn out by the time that I got it.
In 2000, I bought my first Charger.
It was a "500" model which for 1970 meant nothing performance, just comfort and appearance items. On the first drive, I was amazed at how tight and quiet the car was. 130,000+ miles and hardly any rust, it was a great find. The handling and steering control were the best of any Mopar that I had ever driven. Hardly any wind or road noise. You could actually hear the AM radio as you motored down the road!
Over the years, the changes included bigger engine, louder exhaust, stiffer suspension, low profile tires and to try to negate some noise....sound deadening matting.
The car is pretty quiet compared to the Darts and Dusters that I have had but there still are sources of noise that are characteristic of cars from this era.
The windshield wipers are right there to catch the wind. The A pillars and rain gutters are too. Recessed grille? Yeah....The door handles, the stainless trim, the gaps around the tires in the wheelwells catch and disrupt airflow too.
I guess a quieter engine would help but for the most part, I'm okay with the road noise.
How about you?
#6
Charger Discussion / Re: How often do you drive you...
Last post by Kern Dog - January 15, 2026, 02:55:09 PMI'll admit that there are some modern engines that do sound nice.
That is fine if you want them. I'm sticking with something that I'd have a chance at repairing should it need it!
That is fine if you want them. I'm sticking with something that I'd have a chance at repairing should it need it!
#7
Charger Discussion / Re: How often do you drive you...
Last post by timmycharger - January 15, 2026, 01:58:34 PMQuote from: John_Kunkel on January 15, 2026, 01:22:41 PMQuote from: Kern Dog on January 14, 2026, 08:26:44 PMThe roar, the rumble, the burble at idle.....nothing new compares to this stuff.
Opinions vary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKx-cb0fzeo
Meh.... sounds like every other HellCat out there. Not impressed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzUdDAOaXas
I would trade my 68 Charger in a heartbeat for a Ferrari V12, the older the better!!
#8
Charger Discussion / Re: How often do you drive you...
Last post by John_Kunkel - January 15, 2026, 01:22:41 PMQuote from: Kern Dog on January 14, 2026, 08:26:44 PMThe roar, the rumble, the burble at idle.....nothing new compares to this stuff.
Opinions vary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKx-cb0fzeo
#9
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Kern Dog - January 15, 2026, 02:25:40 AMHoly cow, that is a drag car. Note fenderwell headers and a paint scheme reminiscent of Sox and Martin!
Thanks, Chris.
Thanks, Chris.
#10
Car Guys Discussion / Re: Old Mopars in the wild
Last post by Chris 69 - January 15, 2026, 01:35:04 AMLate 60's Barracuda. Bella Vista, CA. 1/14/26
