QUOTE(STL914 @ Aug 1 2008, 10:57 AM)
QUOTE(computers4kids @ Jul 30 2008, 09:49 PM)
Thanks for all the replies. I poked around a little today under the car, but didn't see anything that bit me. The ball joints have seen better days. Well, I guess I'll start by first checking to make sure the struts are in place and snug and then move on to bushings and ball joints. Does anyone have a favorite place for this stuff?
Mark,
I had a similar clunking noise in my 72 a couple of years ago. Turned out my driver side strut had snapped in two. It wasn't anything you could see or feel until the car was on a lift.
Gary
Thanks for the tip. Yesterday I took off the retaing bolts of the struts and pulled the free from the body. I was thinking that the retainer ring (from previous researched threads "clunk") had come loose, but all looked good.
Took the car and had the front end aligned and checked out. They said everything looked good and it aligned perfectly. Driving it home felt great and didn't hear any clunking. Will see...
The hilarious part of the trip was watching the techs try to find reverse to get the car off the rack. After 3 guys, I hopped in and rolled off effortlessly. Having a shift knob without the pattern is a great security device!
On another note...I can't wait to see your car on the road again. I'm not a green fan, but I love the color you chose.