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79 Trans Am Dash Rattle and Squeak

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EscapeDan:
I'm looking to track down a rediculously annoying dashboard squeak in my 79 Trans Am. I fully get its an old car and there will be rattles and squeaks - this level however is drving me nuts. I am posting here before tearing into the dash to see if anyone has any thoughts on it. I have searched, didnt find much.

The squaks are coming from the driver's side, more in colder weather than warmer weather, at any speed or stopped (so not likely a speedo cable issue) and cannot be suppressed by pressing / holding any part of the exposed dash, steering wheel, gauge cluster, bezel, or surrounding areas.

Any suggestions are apprecaited.

Wallington:
There's several small brackets attaching dash, gauges, heater controls, heater box, speaker, anything could be just a touch loose.

EscapeDan:
I found it! Sort of. Turns out it was not in the dash and is actually coming from the drivers side hood near the hinge. I have not found the exact culprit yet, but when I put pressure on the hood (between the drivers side windshield and the hood hinge) it silences the squeaking. Out of town a few days but will post back when I get it fixed...

Wallington:
Good news...well, that you found it. Worn hinges are common especially if the hood can be pushed down in one corner. Likewise check the bolt are not loose. Wipe a coating of oil over the hood seals and bumper blocks, make sure windscreen washer nozzles arent rubbing.

EscapeDan:
Thanks for the info on the hinges. I did end up lubing up all the hinges, springs, etc. The hood operates much more smoothly now. I should have done that from the start. The hood does seem to be rubbing on a stud that is just below the bottom of the windshield and causing some squeaking as well. Its somewhat rusty so I have added penetrating oil and will see i can lower that a bit. Thanks again!

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