Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

farmer_dre · farmer_dre

Hey all . It's been a whole sense I posted on here. I'm usually around lurking around . I decided it was time to spend some money on the Beaumont. This year my plans are . All new bushings and new rear links. I decided I would separate the body from the frame. Got all that done and found a bit or rot. Around...

Pechetr · Pechetr

My recently purchased 68 has all new suspension components except for the steering box. As there is a lot of play in the box, I would like to upgrade/rebuild the box. Any ideas as to whether or not to go with an aftermarket box, or a remanufactured one. It is currently a bit of a restomod, so I would like so...

peterpeter · peterpeter

I have spent the last 3 days trying to track down a quality UPPER CONTROL ARM that will increase my castor up to 5 degrees. There is lots of products out there, mostly from over seas. Some product says 5 degrees, but you need to replace both upper and lowers control arm. I tried the Moog off set shaft, but B...

shiky · shiky

Would anyone know how I can tell if my car originally came with disk brakes.my build sheet sheet says it came with power vacuum control.it is a big block car so how can I tell if it originally came with disks.thanks

since 1983 · since 1983

1967 Beaumont is this a big deal to do i have diff oïl in my brakes and it s not the brake cyl i can smell the 80w 90 i know i have to undo a clip in the diff in order to remove the axle after remove the axle to put in the seal any tricks on this one

jmont64 · jmont64

I found a 69 Olds getting parted out and was wondering if the windshield trim is the same as the Beaumonts. I think they consider them an A body. Also is the power steering box the same. At a quick glance it looked like it.

since 1983 · since 1983

i would like to get a stainless steel dual exaust custom built fir my car i have called a couple if shops arround in my area and they answered they dont do stainless steel exausts i hear stainless steel can not be bent ,it is welded instead of beeing bent at the angles is this true? i have noticed pics of st...

davelacourse · davelacourse

My 1964 Beaumont SD came with a nice set of what appear to be just like 1964 Pontiac GTO/Tempest wire wheel covers: The centers are all pretty nice, say "Pontiac" but are very faded - they look almost like silver on tan. 1. Are these wheel covers correct as options for 1964 Beaumont, or did some prior owne...

since 1983 · since 1983

hello all i need to get 2 rims for my car if a i get 6 inch rims for the back what size tires max i could fit on 6 inchers 225 or a bit more ?

davelacourse · davelacourse

One of the very few options my '64 Acadian Beaumont SD convertible was delivered with was C14 - which, if I am reading the details of this option correctly, included a windshield WASHER system. I can see the 'spare washer solution' bottle under the hood, near the left front, and it looks just like it cam...

64SD · 64SD

anyone out there done the disk upgrade with the Wellwood brakes using the stoclk spindles or who makes the best brake conversion from drums to disks and what size of a booster did you guys use. Doing this on my 64 Beaumont ragtop

66 Beau · 66 Beau

I'm having fun with my 66 Beaumont. I'm replacing the suspension bushings. I got one side of the front suspension apart and had to use some heat to pop the ball joints, but otherwise, no problems. I replaced the ball joints and bushings, and now I'm trying to put it back together. I got the control arms...

66 Beau · 66 Beau

I'm replacing the control arm bushings on my 66 Beaumont. It's been a few years since I dropped the control arms on an A-body. I've got it blocked up by the frame, removed the shock, lower ball joint cotter key and backed the castle nut off about 1/4". I think I have safety covered - chain through the spr...

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Does anyone have a 67 Beaumont, Chevelle, Lemans, GTO, Skylark, Cutlass, any A body that they can tell me what the rear coil springs look like? I would like to know if the top of the springs look like the black ones in the picture or the older rusty looking springs. Thanks. [IMG]https://i80.photobucke...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hi, all. Thanks again for the feedback on my last inquiry. It all worked out as a result of your replies. Now I'm about to change out my power steering pump ( that leaks like a colander ). I've got the new pump sitting here already ( Cardone rebuilt ) and it's ready to go. Did some research about what fluid...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hi guys. Can someone explain the function of some of the pins on the '65 Beaumont/GTO/Tempest/Lemans 6-pin ignition switch ? ( Picture below ). ACC, Battery, Solenoid, I get all that...but what does "Ignition 1" power up, and what does "Ignition 2" power up? Also, is "Ground" necessary if hotwirin...

ashmore · ashmore

After driving the Beaumont four years in as bought condition the time has come to change the frame, floor pan and trunk pan. I removed the frame from the 66 4dr to use under the 67. Sat the 4dr on a conv. frame so it can be moved around. Stripped the old parts ,pressure washed and degreased. The frame had lib...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Maybe one of you '65 -'67 Beaumont guys have been there, done that already : My '65 power steering pump is now leaking enough to be considered a pain in the azz. Looking at the pulley nut and shaft, I'd say they've been together for a very long time - the pump is old. Can someone tell me the best place to sou...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hi, all. Been awhile as things have been pretty good with my '65 Beaumont all-in-all. I've sorted out almost all of my minor issues, but I have a question for you folks. Comparing the '65 Beaumont dash switches ( GTO/Tempest style dash ) and the '65 Malibu dash switches ( different in a LOT of ways ) - I'm h...

rat454 · rat454

hi i have one question, i'm searshing a place who make or remake oshawa trim tag for my 68 beaumont SD.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Frame rot! (Preview) Hey all . It's been a whole sense I posted on here. I'm usually around lurking around . I decided it was time to spend some money on the Beaumont. This year my plans are . All new bushings and new rear links. I decided I would separate the body from the frame. Got all that done and found a bit or rot. Around...	farmer_dre	17	5003	Jan 15, 2017 by bzbaz63
	1968 Beaumont steering upgrade ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My recently purchased 68 has all new suspension components except for the steering box. As there is a lot of play in the box, I would like to upgrade/rebuild the box. Any ideas as to whether or not to go with an aftermarket box, or a remanufactured one. It is currently a bit of a restomod, so I would like so...	Pechetr	26	7088	Nov 29, 2016 by jmont64
	Increasing front Castor on 65 Beaumont ?????????? (Preview) I have spent the last 3 days trying to track down a quality UPPER CONTROL ARM that will increase my castor up to 5 degrees. There is lots of products out there, mostly from over seas. Some product says 5 degrees, but you need to replace both upper and lowers control arm. I tried the Moog off set shaft, but B...	peterpeter	14	3979	Nov 28, 2016 by peterpeter
	67 beaumont disk brakes (Preview) Would anyone know how I can tell if my car originally came with disk brakes.my build sheet sheet says it came with power vacuum control.it is a big block car so how can I tell if it originally came with disks.thanks	shiky	11	4052	Oct 16, 2016 by Beaumont67SD
	rear diff axle seal (Preview) 1967 Beaumont is this a big deal to do i have diff oïl in my brakes and it s not the brake cyl i can smell the 80w 90 i know i have to undo a clip in the diff in order to remove the axle after remove the axle to put in the seal any tricks on this one	since 1983	23	4109	Aug 19, 2016 by 4SPEED427
	Is the windshield trim from a 69 Olds F85 the same as our Beaumonts? (Preview) I found a 69 Olds getting parted out and was wondering if the windshield trim is the same as the Beaumonts. I think they consider them an A body. Also is the power steering box the same. At a quick glance it looked like it.	jmont64	6	2644	Aug 14, 2016 by jmont64
	stainless steel exaust (Preview) i would like to get a stainless steel dual exaust custom built fir my car i have called a couple if shops arround in my area and they answered they dont do stainless steel exausts i hear stainless steel can not be bent ,it is welded instead of beeing bent at the angles is this true? i have noticed pics of st...	since 1983	19	4376	Aug 14, 2016 by since 1983

	1964 Wire Wheel Cover Centers (Preview) My 1964 Beaumont SD came with a nice set of what appear to be just like 1964 Pontiac GTO/Tempest wire wheel covers: The centers are all pretty nice, say "Pontiac" but are very faded - they look almost like silver on tan. 1. Are these wheel covers correct as options for 1964 Beaumont, or did some prior owne...	davelacourse	13	3076	Aug 10, 2016 by Greaser
	14 inch wheels (Preview) hello all i need to get 2 rims for my car if a i get 6 inch rims for the back what size tires max i could fit on 6 inchers 225 or a bit more ?	since 1983	5	2761	Aug 2, 2016 by since 1983
	1964 option C14 - WIPER SYSTEM WINDSHIELD ELECTRIC - Need Help (Preview) One of the very few options my '64 Acadian Beaumont SD convertible was delivered with was C14 - which, if I am reading the details of this option correctly, included a windshield WASHER system. I can see the 'spare washer solution' bottle under the hood, near the left front, and it looks just like it cam...	davelacourse	6	2784	Jun 20, 2016 by davelacourse
	Disc brake upgrade help (Preview) anyone out there done the disk upgrade with the Wellwood brakes using the stoclk spindles or who makes the best brake conversion from drums to disks and what size of a booster did you guys use. Doing this on my 64 Beaumont ragtop	64SD	10	3749	May 20, 2016 by oshawacliff
	Front Coil Spring Installation (Preview) I'm having fun with my 66 Beaumont. I'm replacing the suspension bushings. I got one side of the front suspension apart and had to use some heat to pop the ball joints, but otherwise, no problems. I replaced the ball joints and bushings, and now I'm trying to put it back together. I got the control arms...	66 Beau	9	2552	May 17, 2016 by poncho62
	Lower ball joint stuck (Preview) I'm replacing the control arm bushings on my 66 Beaumont. It's been a few years since I dropped the control arms on an A-body. I've got it blocked up by the frame, removed the shock, lower ball joint cotter key and backed the castle nut off about 1/4". I think I have safety covered - chain through the spr...	66 Beau	14	3125	Apr 20, 2016 by 66 Beau
	67 A body coil springs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone have a 67 Beaumont, Chevelle, Lemans, GTO, Skylark, Cutlass, any A body that they can tell me what the rear coil springs look like? I would like to know if the top of the springs look like the black ones in the picture or the older rusty looking springs. Thanks. [IMG]https://i80.photobucke...	4SPEED427	49	9688	Apr 16, 2016 by Paulish

	Power Steering Sauce...Pre-'68 Era (Preview) Hi, all. Thanks again for the feedback on my last inquiry. It all worked out as a result of your replies. Now I'm about to change out my power steering pump ( that leaks like a colander ). I've got the new pump sitting here already ( Cardone rebuilt ) and it's ready to go. Did some research about what fluid...	Tenrag	13	2666	Apr 16, 2016 by 4SPEED427
	'65 Beaumont Ignition Switch Question (Preview) Hi guys. Can someone explain the function of some of the pins on the '65 Beaumont/GTO/Tempest/Lemans 6-pin ignition switch ? ( Picture below ). ACC, Battery, Solenoid, I get all that...but what does "Ignition 1" power up, and what does "Ignition 2" power up? Also, is "Ground" necessary if hotwirin...	Tenrag	11	1933	Apr 11, 2016 by Tenrag
	Beaumont frame swap ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) After driving the Beaumont four years in as bought condition the time has come to change the frame, floor pan and trunk pan. I removed the frame from the 66 4dr to use under the 67. Sat the 4dr on a conv. frame so it can be moved around. Stripped the old parts ,pressure washed and degreased. The frame had lib...	ashmore	62	7001	Apr 9, 2016 by jmont64
	'65 Beaumont Steering Issue... (Preview) Maybe one of you '65 -'67 Beaumont guys have been there, done that already : My '65 power steering pump is now leaking enough to be considered a pain in the azz. Looking at the pulley nut and shaft, I'd say they've been together for a very long time - the pump is old. Can someone tell me the best place to sou...	Tenrag	14	2714	Mar 13, 2016 by Tenrag
	1965 Beaumont-to-Chevelle question... (Preview) Hi, all. Been awhile as things have been pretty good with my '65 Beaumont all-in-all. I've sorted out almost all of my minor issues, but I have a question for you folks. Comparing the '65 Beaumont dash switches ( GTO/Tempest style dash ) and the '65 Malibu dash switches ( different in a LOT of ways ) - I'm h...	Tenrag	17	2023	Jan 8, 2016 by Tenrag
	trim tag (Preview) hi i have one question, i'm searshing a place who make or remake oshawa trim tag for my 68 beaumont SD.	rat454	5	1423	Dec 30, 2015 by rat454
«First < 1 2 3 4 5 … 9 > Last» \| Page of 9 sorted by