Great site, lots of knowledgable people. I purchased a 1969 Beaumont Convertible in the fall of 2005. When I first got her home she was all there and driveable. As I started to really assess what would be needed to make her a nice daily driver, as many of us have seen, the damage was much deeper than originally anticipated. The decision was made. I must save this Classic Candadian Icon. After several years of collecting parts, numerous trips to Carlisle, Barrie etc I am finally at the point where I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It started with a replacement southern frame which was blasted and powder coated, same for the control arms, rear end, etc. Since I knew this car would never again be considered "original" I decided to make it my own. I've installed a 12 bolt posi, F41 suspension, stainless brake lines and have a complete rolling chassis. Next on the modification list is to install a 396 which is currently at the machine shop. Other mods will include bucket seats and a console. Don't get me wrong, I have gone to extreme lengths to keep the car as original as possible, including the purchase of a complete floor pan from AZ chevs in Arizona, NOS front fenders, original inner fenders, original doors, the list goes on.
Bottom line is it is a labor of love, cause as many of you know, this is a not for profit adventure (to say the least)
She is scheduled for major metal work this fall. I will post some pictures of my progress soon (once I figure out how to do it)
Can't wait to drive down the road topless!!!
Thanks again for the great forum.
Mike
lueger68 said
Jun 15, 2012
Welcome Mike from BC you have come to the right place , look forward to some pics !!
welcome from Winnipeg. Nice to see another 69 owner on the forum. looking forward to progress pics.
Ahnuld said
Jun 16, 2012
welcome, keep plugging away. Dan
kelico said
Jun 16, 2012
great to see it coming together. welcome to the club!!
Lad820 said
Jun 16, 2012
And another warm welcome from Winnipeg.
427carl said
Jun 16, 2012
Welcome
1969 Beaumont L48 said
Jun 16, 2012
Nice job on the frame. i wished mine looked like that. Look forward to seeing pictures. Keep up the good work from Alberta.
jmont64 said
Jun 16, 2012
Welcome and looks like you are off to a great start. Quite a few of us have been at that stage and believe it or not they can get driven again. Good luck with it.
fallsguy said
Jun 16, 2012
Welcome to the site from St. Catharines
Pontiacanada said
Jun 17, 2012
Welcome Mike from Canada's east coast!
magsbeaumont said
Jun 17, 2012
Not sure yet on the original colour, its a tough decision. My wife loves it so of coarse I'm seriously considering it, besides, she is a great supporter and never complains that it takes up all the room in our 2 car garage and that there are parts hanging on the wall, under the deck, etc . She actually convinced me to go with the Big Block. I have a nice street 327 on a cradle in the garage that was supposed to go in this car. Maybe I'll give her this one and do another!!
Stealth68 said
Jun 24, 2012
magsbeaumont wrote:
Hi all,
Great site, lots of knowledgable people. I purchased a 1969 Beaumont Convertible in the fall of 2005. When I first got her home she was all there and driveable. As I started to really assess what would be needed to make her a nice daily driver, as many of us have seen, the damage was much deeper than originally anticipated. The decision was made. I must save this Classic Candadian Icon. After several years of collecting parts, numerous trips to Carlisle, Barrie etc I am finally at the point where I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It started with a replacement southern frame which was blasted and powder coated, same for the control arms, rear end, etc. Since I knew this car would never again be considered "original" I decided to make it my own. I've installed a 12 bolt posi, F41 suspension, stainless brake lines and have a complete rolling chassis. Next on the modification list is to install a 396 which is currently at the machine shop. Other mods will include bucket seats and a console. Don't get me wrong, I have gone to extreme lengths to keep the car as original as possible, including the purchase of a complete floor pan from AZ chevs in Arizona, NOS front fenders, original inner fenders, original doors, the list goes on.
Bottom line is it is a labor of love, cause as many of you know, this is a not for profit adventure (to say the least)
She is scheduled for major metal work this fall. I will post some pictures of my progress soon (once I figure out how to do it)
Can't wait to drive down the road topless!!!
Thanks again for the great forum.
Mike
.....nice work and great shots - keep em coming - good to see the fruits of ground up resto's, as Im doing one myself - good job!!
Hi all,
Great site, lots of knowledgable people. I purchased a 1969 Beaumont Convertible in the fall of 2005. When I first got her home she was all there and driveable. As I started to really assess what would be needed to make her a nice daily driver, as many of us have seen, the damage was much deeper than originally anticipated. The decision was made. I must save this Classic Candadian Icon. After several years of collecting parts, numerous trips to Carlisle, Barrie etc I am finally at the point where I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It started with a replacement southern frame which was blasted and powder coated, same for the control arms, rear end, etc. Since I knew this car would never again be considered "original" I decided to make it my own. I've installed a 12 bolt posi, F41 suspension, stainless brake lines and have a complete rolling chassis. Next on the modification list is to install a 396 which is currently at the machine shop. Other mods will include bucket seats and a console. Don't get me wrong, I have gone to extreme lengths to keep the car as original as possible, including the purchase of a complete floor pan from AZ chevs in Arizona, NOS front fenders, original inner fenders, original doors, the list goes on.
Bottom line is it is a labor of love, cause as many of you know, this is a not for profit adventure (to say the least)
She is scheduled for major metal work this fall. I will post some pictures of my progress soon (once I figure out how to do it)
Can't wait to drive down the road topless!!!
Thanks again for the great forum.
Mike
Kevin
Heres just a few pics
welcome from Winnipeg. Nice to see another 69 owner on the forum. looking forward to progress pics.
welcome to the club!!
Welcome
Nice job on the frame. i wished mine looked like that. Look forward to seeing pictures. Keep up the good work from Alberta.
Welcome Mike from Canada's east coast!
Not sure yet on the original colour, its a tough decision. My wife loves it so of coarse I'm seriously considering it, besides, she is a great supporter and never complains that it takes up all the room in our 2 car garage and that there are parts hanging on the wall, under the deck, etc . She actually convinced me to go with the Big Block. I have a nice street 327 on a cradle in the garage that was supposed to go in this car. Maybe I'll give her this one and do another!!
.....nice work and great shots - keep em coming - good to see the fruits of ground up resto's, as Im doing one myself - good job!!