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**aotte1** · 07-12-2017, 01:01 PM

How much noise is their in these trucks driving 50 to 70 MPH.
Noise from:
o mechanical, engine trans dif, 327 with turbo 400 and 12 bolt ( 3.73 or 3.08 gears;
o Wind noise from cab aero, window seal, etc. ( my 86' has a really bad whistle sound over 50); and
o Road noise, body panel creeks, that comes through the body panels?

Say comparing to a newer pick-up. Thinking the aero noise is hardest to correct.

Thanks,
Les

AnobleL74 · 07-12-2017, 03:11 PM

they are noisy in every way imaginable.
you need a massive stereo to overcome road noise at 70mph plus.

61K10 · 07-12-2017, 03:19 PM

Hi Les--what tk? the 86 or your k10?

kimble

61_FL_Apache · 07-12-2017, 07:32 PM

My 65 was like driving a tin can around. That's whats fun about them! I doubt these trucks every saw a wind tunnel. Aero? Nea...

My 61 was a little better shape.

Some new bushings everywhere and dynamat can gets things quieter. I used a roll-on bed liner for the cab floor of the 61 and that helped a bunch too.

**aotte1** · 07-13-2017, 12:27 AM

Kimble,

Was thinking of a 65' C 10 and 20 with an automatic.

On the 86', it has bad wind noise and a worse whistle ( louder as you go faster). Kieth, Mr GM says the vent windows can make a lot of noise.

Pretty sure the 64' K10 with original TC will be loud, how is yours for noise?

Thanks everybody for your comments.

Might try some small spoiler like air deflectors at the side edges of windshield, about 3/8" tall.
Newer truck has them.

Les

61K10 · 07-13-2017, 01:26 PM

Les--My transfer case is pretty loud at slow speeds. Don't know what it will sound like at 65. Got a line on a dodge divorced 205 and might replace the 221 as Chris has done.

**aotte1** · 07-13-2017, 01:43 PM

Kimble,
Sounds good.

Les

**jayoldschool** · 07-13-2017, 07:35 PM

They're loud. My other 65 is an Impala convertible, and it is like a bank vault compared to the truck.

AnobleL74 · 07-17-2017, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

They're loud. My other 65 is an Impala convertible, and it is like a bank vault compared to the truck.

right, my 66SS chevelle is quiet like a cadillac compared to my c10.

Slow Build · 07-17-2017, 08:16 PM

To tell you the truth I don't hear any wind or road noises. My exhaust is too loud.

07-12-2017, 01:01 PM	#1
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Noise While Drive How much noise is their in these trucks driving 50 to 70 MPH. Noise from: o mechanical, engine trans dif, 327 with turbo 400 and 12 bolt ( 3.73 or 3.08 gears; o Wind noise from cab aero, window seal, etc. ( my 86' has a really bad whistle sound over 50); and o Road noise, body panel creeks, that comes through the body panels? Say comparing to a newer pick-up. Thinking the aero noise is hardest to correct. Thanks, Les

07-12-2017, 03:11 PM	#2
AnobleL74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: orlando florida Posts: 113	Re: Noise While Drive they are noisy in every way imaginable. you need a massive stereo to overcome road noise at 70mph plus.

07-12-2017, 03:19 PM	#3
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Noise While Drive Hi Les--what tk? the 86 or your k10? kimble __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-12-2017, 07:32 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Noise While Drive My 65 was like driving a tin can around. That's whats fun about them! I doubt these trucks every saw a wind tunnel. Aero? Nea... My 61 was a little better shape. Some new bushings everywhere and dynamat can gets things quieter. I used a roll-on bed liner for the cab floor of the 61 and that helped a bunch too. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

07-13-2017, 12:27 AM	#5
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: Noise While Drive Kimble, Was thinking of a 65' C 10 and 20 with an automatic. On the 86', it has bad wind noise and a worse whistle ( louder as you go faster). Kieth, Mr GM says the vent windows can make a lot of noise. Pretty sure the 64' K10 with original TC will be loud, how is yours for noise? Thanks everybody for your comments. Might try some small spoiler like air deflectors at the side edges of windshield, about 3/8" tall. Newer truck has them. Les Last edited by aotte1; 07-13-2017 at 12:37 AM.

07-13-2017, 01:26 PM	#6
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Noise While Drive Les--My transfer case is pretty loud at slow speeds. Don't know what it will sound like at 65. Got a line on a dodge divorced 205 and might replace the 221 as Chris has done. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-13-2017, 01:43 PM	#7
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: Noise While Drive Kimble, Sounds good. Les

07-13-2017, 07:35 PM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,151	Re: Noise While Drive They're loud. My other 65 is an Impala convertible, and it is like a bank vault compared to the truck.

07-17-2017, 08:16 PM	#10
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Noise While Drive To tell you the truth I don't hear any wind or road noises. My exhaust is too loud. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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