Noticeable Road Surface Feedback

Stripped out the carpet/pad from my 65 Formula S (power brakes/power steering). Don't know if that was a factor or not, but I notice I can feel all the imperfections in the highway being transferred from the road to the steering wheel, gas pedal, and seat springs. Except over the very smoothest pavement, it's almost like a constant "massage". Were things this noticeable when new, or is there something worn out that I can refurbish to smooth out all the feedback I feel? Thank you.