I'm new to this site, been checking it out since i bought my 1969 Beaumont Deluxe. I bought it from the 2nd owner that had it for the last 28 years. When i went to look at it, was sitting (In Garage) for a number of years with out being driven. Car was dusty and dirty but i could see through that it was a gem. The trunk was full of christmas decorations and the car wouldn't start on its own. We had brought a booster pack, put it on and it fired right up. We finalized the deal and it was home in my Garage.
The car has its original drive train 300HP 350 engine (L48) turbo 350 tranny and 256 12 bolt rearend, with 101,000 mile on it. I changed all the hoses, fluids and had it out for a drive last weekend, runs and drives great. Was hoping to go for drive this weekend, but its snowing.
-- Edited by 1969 Beaumont L48 on Saturday 14th of April 2012 01:42:09 PM
57poncho said
Apr 14, 2012
Welcome aboard!
03cts sport said
Apr 14, 2012
Welcome aboard Kevin, from a fellow snow covered Albertan Beaumont owner. Nice score with the car, a gem indeed!!
Canadian Poncho said
Apr 14, 2012
Welcome aboard!
2drpost said
Apr 14, 2012
welcome here, nice find!
good engine those L48s, a set of 3.55s will wake it up nice
jmont64 said
Apr 14, 2012
Welcome. Good to see another Beaumont come out from under the dust. Would you live near the home of the Grizzlies? Grew up a little north of your area.
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 14, 2012
Yes live in Olds. I grew up west of Bowden. How far north of here did you live?
68post said
Apr 14, 2012
Welcome to the site! Nice find
timbuk said
Apr 14, 2012
cmon down! its fun and informative here.car looks great
jmont64 said
Apr 14, 2012
1969 Beaumont L48 wrote:
Yes live in Olds. I grew up west of Bowden. How far north of here did you live?
I was half way between Wetaskiwin and Camrose.
Pontiacanada said
Apr 15, 2012
Welcome from Canada's east coast!
JC2+2 said
Apr 15, 2012
Welcome from Edmonton. It's snowing here too. Nice Find! My wife's brother's '69 was optioned very close to yours. Has a 454 now though.
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 15, 2012
69 belair wrote:
welcome here, nice find!
good engine those L48s, a set of 3.55s will wake it up nice
Thansk I have though about going 3,73s, but maybe that is to low of gear.
The motor has pretty good power, can spin off the line now even with the 2.56 gears, but only a peg leg.
I think your right about 3.55 gears, would be better off the line and could still be good on the highway.
Not that i'm going to race it but would be more fun to drive
65wagon said
Apr 15, 2012
nice and clean, if ya want to give up your 256 geers give me a shout, welcome from the snowy north
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 15, 2012
jc wrote:
Welcome from Edmonton. It's snowing here too. Nice Find! My wife's brother's '69 was optioned very close to yours. Has a 454 now though.
I'm a big block guy too, but this car is pretty original to swap in a big block and a four speed like my last car was(1973 Nova SS 396, 4 speed 4.10). The Beaumont is a way nicer car to drive.
I'm going to enjoy it the way it is for now, but maybe go for some lower gears.
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 15, 2012
65wagon wrote:
nice and clean, if ya want to give up your 256 geers give me a shout, welcome from the snowy north
Thanks, but i think i would keep them around, just in case i wanted to go back to original equipment.
Ahnuld said
Apr 15, 2012
welcome, and yes enjoy it, they were built to drive. whats interior like, post some pics ripped up or not. Dan
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 15, 2012
Ahnuld wrote:
welcome, and yes enjoy it, they were built to drive. whats interior like, post some pics ripped up or not. Dan
As for the interoir was redone 25 years ago, you know the velvet type of material. The bench seat was taken out and buckets from a camaro i believe were installed. Also a B & M floor shifter. The headliner needs replacing too.
Have some cracks in the dash,I see you can buy covers for the dash now. Has any body tryed one?
crazyj said
Apr 15, 2012
Welcome from Athabasca country.
Delta Tango said
Apr 15, 2012
Welcome fellow Albertan. Nice ride. Perhaps we will see you @ Spring Thaw (weather permitting?) @ The Deerfoot Mall.
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Apr 15, 2012
Delta Tango wrote:
Welcome fellow Albertan. Nice ride. Perhaps we will see you @ Spring Thaw (weather permitting?) @ The Deerfoot Mall.
When is the Spring Thaw? Would like to take it out and show the car, it's not perfect, but it drives great and i insured and registered it a few weeks a go.
Also would like to see some of the other Pontiac cars, now that i'm a Member and enjoying the Canadian Poncho site. Seems like a great bunch of Guys and gals.
68 427 said
Apr 15, 2012
WELCOME FROM LACOMBE. THOSE L-48'S ARE GREAT ENGINES.
Delta Tango said
Apr 15, 2012
1969 Beaumont L48 wrote:
Delta Tango wrote:
Welcome fellow Albertan. Nice ride. Perhaps we will see you @ Spring Thaw (weather permitting?) @ The Deerfoot Mall.
When is the Spring Thaw? Would like to take it out and show the car, it's not perfect, but it drives great and i insured and registered it a few weeks a go.
Also would like to see some of the other Pontiac cars, now that i'm a Member and enjoying the Canadian Poncho site. Seems like a great bunch of Guys and gals.
Spring Thaw is April 29th. I've been told it's at the NE corner of the mall once again. Come early......like 8-9 AM if you want to choose a good stall. Last year was really busy, with cars on display and people coming to look.
Always watch the weather tho.......it's Alberta-anything can happen.
paris69 said
Apr 16, 2012
Welcome, Very nice find!
beauman said
Apr 16, 2012
Welcome Kevin, your Deluxe has all the same running gear as my Custom, those 2:56 rear gears sure give it long legs on the hiway. What are the original colours?
Hi
I'm new to this site, been checking it out since i bought my 1969 Beaumont Deluxe. I bought it from the 2nd owner that had it for the last 28 years. When i went to look at it, was sitting (In Garage) for a number of years with out being driven. Car was dusty and dirty but i could see through that it was a gem. The trunk was full of christmas decorations and the car wouldn't start on its own. We had brought a booster pack, put it on and it fired right up. We finalized the deal and it was home in my Garage.
The car has its original drive train 300HP 350 engine (L48) turbo 350 tranny and 256 12 bolt rearend, with 101,000 mile on it. I changed all the hoses, fluids and had it out for a drive last weekend, runs and drives great. Was hoping to go for drive this weekend, but its snowing.
-- Edited by 1969 Beaumont L48 on Saturday 14th of April 2012 01:42:09 PM
welcome here, nice find!
good engine those L48s, a set of 3.55s will wake it up nice
Yes live in Olds. I grew up west of Bowden. How far north of here did you live?
Welcome to the site! Nice find
I was half way between Wetaskiwin and Camrose.
Welcome from Canada's east coast!
Welcome from Edmonton. It's snowing here too. Nice Find! My wife's brother's '69 was optioned very close to yours. Has a 454 now though.
Thansk I have though about going 3,73s, but maybe that is to low of gear.
The motor has pretty good power, can spin off the line now even with the 2.56 gears, but only a peg leg.
I think your right about 3.55 gears, would be better off the line and could still be good on the highway.
Not that i'm going to race it but would be more fun to drive
nice and clean, if ya want to give up your 256 geers give me a shout, welcome from the snowy north
I'm a big block guy too, but this car is pretty original to swap in a big block and a four speed like my last car was(1973 Nova SS 396, 4 speed 4.10). The Beaumont is a way nicer car to drive.
I'm going to enjoy it the way it is for now, but maybe go for some lower gears.
Thanks, but i think i would keep them around, just in case i wanted to go back to original equipment.
As for the interoir was redone 25 years ago, you know the velvet type of material. The bench seat was taken out and buckets from a camaro i believe were installed. Also a B & M floor shifter. The headliner needs replacing too.
Have some cracks in the dash,I see you can buy covers for the dash now. Has any body tryed one?
Welcome fellow Albertan. Nice ride. Perhaps we will see you @ Spring Thaw (weather permitting?) @ The Deerfoot Mall.
When is the Spring Thaw? Would like to take it out and show the car, it's not perfect, but it drives great and i insured and registered it a few weeks a go.
Also would like to see some of the other Pontiac cars, now that i'm a Member and enjoying the Canadian Poncho site. Seems like a great bunch of Guys and gals.
Spring Thaw is April 29th. I've been told it's at the NE corner of the mall once again. Come early......like 8-9 AM if you want to choose a good stall. Last year was really busy, with cars on display and people coming to look.
Always watch the weather tho.......it's Alberta-anything can happen.