Hi all just joined and here is my first post, I bought a 68 SD car buckets console turbo 400 from a buddy of mine about 16 yrs ago, he bought the car from his brother who was owner since the car was 6 months old, car came with a 350 in it and original 396, as soon as I got the car home I put a 454 in it and drove it for several yrs, then it got parked in my garage and I started to do quarter panels on it, my interests shifted and I was unhappy working on this car in a 20 by 22 garage so I ended up putting the car on hold while i built a 40x100 shop with floor heat, mezzanine bathroom shower, kitchenette etc. Now as I am ready to start working on the car again I am really wanting to build a tubbed car with a narrowed diff, stroker, etc, you get the picture, my question is now that I have seen the number of these cars that were produced should I sell the car and find a chevelle to butcher into a drag car and just sell the Beaumont to some one who will restore her?
...... my question is now that I have seen the number of these cars that were produced should I sell the car and find a chevelle to butcher into a drag car and just sell the Beaumont to some one who will restore her?
I kinda figured there will be a majority for the yes, what are SD's going for ball park keep in mind it needs a total restoration, i have one brand new G mark full sail rear quarter as well, will take some snaps and throw up when I am home again ( 20 days) .
my question is now that I have seen the number of these cars that were produced should I sell the car and find a chevelle to butcher into a drag car and just sell the Beaumont to some one who will restore her?
I will also say that it would be a travesty to tub a genuine 738-series Beaumont, especially when the original engine is still with the car. All I can say is that I wouldn't do it. Beaumonts are gaining a following even in the U.S. An SD would do better on the market restored correctly, especially because of the low production numbers combined with low survival and high desirability.
Do you have the complete side molding set? Those will be tough to find but will go a long way in making the car worth more.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
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First it is your car and your money and you should not be forced to do something that you don't want with your car. My perspective and others can and should only be used as a vague guide. I personally don't like doing restorations, as they are boring and does not allow me the builder/owner to express myselve but i do have a car in my project pile that deserves a restoration due to it's limited production when new, and eventually will receive one. I prefer driver restifications and go out of my way to not buy a car that deserves to be restored.
In all honesty if you build the SD with a big a$$ motor and back it up with a matching transmission and rear axle you can still stuff a 295 wide tire under the fenders. Pro-street is mostly dead and building a collectible car with out cutting it up is both economical and enjoyable to push the limits in packaging.
Again your car, your choice.
By the way, some pic's if even in pieces are cool.
I think knowing the number of these produced has made my project hit a wall, I have many other toys that I enjoy sinking money in but I really love the Beaumont's, I am not one for a all original car as I like to build a few things my way, I do have the factory side moldings with the car, need some love but they are there also a few spare body parts, didn't want to cut up the stock hood so bought a hood to modify as with the intake set up on the 454 it was a little high, also have a spare trunk lid as mine had a slight bend on the one corner. was planning to hang all new sheet metal on it.
I think knowing the number of these produced has made my project hit a wall, I have many other toys that I enjoy sinking money in but I really love the Beaumont's, I am not one for a all original car as I like to build a few things my way, I do have the factory side moldings with the car, need some love but they are there also a few spare body parts, didn't want to cut up the stock hood so bought a hood to modify as with the intake set up on the 454 it was a little high, also have a spare trunk lid as mine had a slight bend on the one corner. was planning to hang all new sheet metal on it.
I think the proceeds from the sale of this car would go a long way towards building the car you want and enable a purist with $ to preserve a low # Beaumont. Maybe someone out there has a custom they would trade plus $ for your SD.? Looks like a win win to me. IMHO.
Personally, I would not tub &/or roll cage, etc. a 138 series Chevelle or ever a 738-series Beaumont.
- cut/over modify the base models, instead...they were manufactured in numbers
- and represent a better use of funds ($$)
Weather it be a true S/S or S/D - the good muscle car years, will never be made again.
- what complete ones exist/remains, needs some preservation...for future "car nuts", to enjoy
morrisok - I never owned a '68 "A" body and have grown very fond of this particular SD styling, since joining this forum.
Its your car, its your call.
Hi all just joined and here is my first post, I bought a 68 SD car buckets console turbo 400 from a buddy of mine about 16 yrs ago, he bought the car from his brother who was owner since the car was 6 months old, car came with a 350 in it and original 396, as soon as I got the car home I put a 454 in it and drove it for several yrs, then it got parked in my garage and I started to do quarter panels on it, my interests shifted and I was unhappy working on this car in a 20 by 22 garage so I ended up putting the car on hold while i built a 40x100 shop with floor heat, mezzanine bathroom shower, kitchenette etc. Now as I am ready to start working on the car again I am really wanting to build a tubbed car with a narrowed diff, stroker, etc, you get the picture, my question is now that I have seen the number of these cars that were produced should I sell the car and find a chevelle to butcher into a drag car and just sell the Beaumont to some one who will restore her?
Your call but if it's worth a restoration to you, you can't deny how great the 68 looks when done well
See attached...Cdn car restored in Northern Michigan.
The original engine tips the scales to sell it and use the money to build another 68 Beaumont or chevelle into whatever you want.... Of course that means that someone should pony up at least $7k more than a clean non-sd project car...
You should order the GM docs if you haven't already, sounds like you have a nice car there...not many made and even less with the born with motor!
Mine is the deep red ( not sure of proper name) with a black vinyl top.
Maybe Cordovan Maroon like my car. PLEASE do not cut up an original SD of any year. I think there are quite a few guys here that would like to see pictures. It doesn't matter what condition the car is in.
Mine is the deep red ( not sure of proper name) with a black vinyl top.
Maybe Cordovan Maroon like my car. PLEASE do not cut up an original SD of any year. I think there are quite a few guys here that would like to see pictures. It doesn't matter what condition the car is in.
my 68 SD has had a hard life.. now sporting a SBC.. with a non correct #'s engine waiting in the wings.. I will restore it with period correct upgrades..
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I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
....well I think if you like the looks of a Beaumont race car that is rarely seen out there then do it. You see alot of chevelle's but something different on the pavement smoking tires is always a crowd pleaser. Build it how you like it not what others will say if it is not original. Lot of these guys building a original never get the job done or are taking 4ever so it never gets seen anyway. Sounds like your serious on getting this 68 built soon so that is great. Good luck on which ever choice you make.
I like the day 2 look on ANY muscle car.But personally would not cut one up for the pro street look.TOO many nice cars got that treatment in the 80s early 90s.
I think when I get home I will asses what I can get out of it and what something complete will run me, something close to complete or close to it may be the way to go for me.
