Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

silver steak · silver steak

Hi Everyone Well I have owned my 67 Beaumont since 2011, rebuilt it frame off to a finished car. Since I put it it on the road I have changed the rear diff from a 10 bolt with 3.08 gears to a 12 bolt with 3:73's . I was younger then and enjoyed the rush of acceleration. I have aged and the sound of the power trai...

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Has anyone done a 1967 dual master cylinder conversion a 66 or older drum brake GM? I'm not interested in talking about disc brakes, that's for a different thread. if you've done this, did you change the line that goes to the back wheels from 3/16" to 1/4"? I'm wondering if that needs to be done to prope...

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

I would like to know if your front crossmember has a hook or a duck bill and what is the build date of your car?

66sdguy · 66sdguy

The partially finished 66 that I bought came with a lot of new and some old parts. One of the parts is this SSBC proportioning valve or is it a dustribution block or is it a combination valve? I am confused. What is the difference? What is the black ssbc valve for? Do I still need a? proportioning valve? Als...

Dave Rose · Dave Rose

Did any Beaumonts come with 14" rally rims?If so what were the 2 letter code beside the valve stem?Reason I ask -my friend has a set-all dated the same-stamped NA by the valve stem 14X6 can't find that code anywhere.Thanks in advance! Keep on Cruising! Dave

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

What do you guys use to install dust caps after you repack front wheel bearings? Yesterday when I went to install new caps I realized I didn't have a piece of pipe the right diameter to slide over this to pound it on. I hate using a big flat screwdriver on the ridge, that always seems to damage them. After lo...

ashmore · ashmore

So after some extensive and calculated measuring I concluded that my rear frame rails were bent. Initially I thought it was only the right side but the left side was down.75 and the right was 2 low When Measured at the rear body mount hole. The rails were bent in the curve above the rear axle. I took a coupl...

MORACER · MORACER

HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 CANADIAN BUILT , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG , SUPPOSIDLY HAS CHEVY REAR END ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED

Howmac · Howmac

Somebody wanted this one real bad . I started following it when it was $50... and went for over $1100 USD https://www.ebay.com/itm/133947473742

Beaumont66 · Beaumont66

I am looking for a power top motor for a 1966 Beaumont ...thought I'd try here first. live in southwest Ontario

blackbird307 · blackbird307

I am redoing the suspension on my beaumont as some of the components are worn out. Rockauto doesn't list any parts, however they do list parts for chevelle. I understand that there are differences IE emblems, bumpers, grills, interior, but in a mechanical sense are there any? I recall trying to repl...

ROSIES CAR · ROSIES CAR

I am putting together the front suspension on the 65 Beaumont and had a real bear of a time getting the front coil spring to go in. I managed to get it in but after releasing the clamp I notice the spring did not settle into the lower A arm pocket, I also do not think it is sitting in the upper one either. It appe...

Cdncarguy · Cdncarguy

Hi does anyone know what wheels came on the 68 Beaumont sd from the factory? also open to opinions on rims that would be best suited for the car? pictures would be greatly appreciated, thanks -- Edited by Cdncarguy on Monday 25th of January 2021 11:08:54 PM

BlackBeau · BlackBeau

Is there any hard data or information regarding the use of the 2 piece intermediate steering shaft on the later year Big Block Beaumonts? It is my understanding that the 69 Chevelle and later big block cars utilized a 2 piece unit, that was separable at the lower end by the steering box to aide in the remo...

ABC123 · ABC123

My brother has a Oshawa built 1969 Malibu Convertible (not his) He wants to raise the back end. Nothing dramatic, he just wants to level the car off. 1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Global West Suspension 1622 Global West Suspension Coil Spring Spacers | Summit Racing I used pucks on my B-body but due to the s...

Islander · Islander

Happy New Year! Wondering if anyone has the part numbers or knows of the availability of these two parts. Also interested in the white plastic lower retainer that is on the A body cars. I had to resort to extreme measures to remove a seized and stripped steering wheel adapter to disassemble the column a...

67-Beaumont · 67-Beaumont

Hello i am just wondering if you can install air shocks in a 1967 Beaumont front end stay safe

freds68SD · freds68SD

Hey guys, I think this is probably my second post in 5yrs of being a member but it's finally time to start giving my SD some lovin' and get it back on the road. This summer I bought a complete re-built suspension from a recently restored '67 Chevelle SS. The previous owner decided to upgrade to a full Hotch...

chevy4ever · chevy4ever

Changed to urethane and hate it . Rough noisy and shakes the crap out of the car and no movement up and down any one else had this problem

zak404 · zak404

Hello, Went to start my car yesterday and nothing, no sound! The starter doesn't make any sound, not even a clicking sound. Battery is new and fully charged Lights don't dim when they are on and I turn the key. Horn doesn't work either. but the 4 ways flash and the key in ignition buzzer goes off with key in...

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	Question: 66 - 67 A Body Beaumont Spring Perch (Preview) Hi Everyone Well I have owned my 67 Beaumont since 2011, rebuilt it frame off to a finished car. Since I put it it on the road I have changed the rear diff from a 10 bolt with 3.08 gears to a 12 bolt with 3:73's . I was younger then and enjoyed the rush of acceleration. I have aged and the sound of the power trai...	silver steak	5	558	December 28th by 4SPEED427
	Dual master cylinder conversion, NO disc brakes (Preview) Has anyone done a 1967 dual master cylinder conversion a 66 or older drum brake GM? I'm not interested in talking about disc brakes, that's for a different thread. if you've done this, did you change the line that goes to the back wheels from 3/16" to 1/4"? I'm wondering if that needs to be done to prope...	4SPEED427	10	545	December 16th by 4SPEED427
	66 Beaumont owners frame question (Preview) I would like to know if your front crossmember has a hook or a duck bill and what is the build date of your car?	65 SD L79	2	612	Sep 8, 2023 by 65 SD L79
	Disc brakes ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The partially finished 66 that I bought came with a lot of new and some old parts. One of the parts is this SSBC proportioning valve or is it a dustribution block or is it a combination valve? I am confused. What is the difference? What is the black ssbc valve for? Do I still need a? proportioning valve? Als...	66sdguy	61	2778	Apr 16, 2023 by 66sdguy
	Rally Rim I.D (Preview) Did any Beaumonts come with 14" rally rims?If so what were the 2 letter code beside the valve stem?Reason I ask -my friend has a set-all dated the same-stamped NA by the valve stem 14X6 can't find that code anywhere.Thanks in advance! Keep on Cruising! Dave	Dave Rose	13	2382	Mar 19, 2023 by 69 beamont custom coup
	Installing dust caps without denting them (Preview) What do you guys use to install dust caps after you repack front wheel bearings? Yesterday when I went to install new caps I realized I didn't have a piece of pipe the right diameter to slide over this to pound it on. I hate using a big flat screwdriver on the ridge, that always seems to damage them. After lo...	4SPEED427	7	1134	Feb 4, 2023 by DonSSDD
	Frame straightening 101 (Preview) So after some extensive and calculated measuring I concluded that my rear frame rails were bent. Initially I thought it was only the right side but the left side was down.75 and the right was 2 low When Measured at the rear body mount hole. The rails were bent in the curve above the rear axle. I took a coupl...	ashmore	7	1170	Nov 20, 2022 by ashmore

	1953 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN CANADIAN BUILT (Preview) HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 CANADIAN BUILT , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG , SUPPOSIDLY HAS CHEVY REAR END ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED	MORACER	6	1340	Jun 16, 2022 by MORACER
	69 Beaumont / Chevelle Disc brake Rotor (Preview) Somebody wanted this one real bad . I started following it when it was $50... and went for over $1100 USD https://www.ebay.com/itm/133947473742	Howmac	3	1545	Dec 2, 2021 by 65Camino
	66 Beaumont power top motor (Preview) I am looking for a power top motor for a 1966 Beaumont ...thought I'd try here first. live in southwest Ontario	Beaumont66	4	1287	Nov 3, 2021 by 65Camino
	Differences of beaumont vs chevelle (Preview) I am redoing the suspension on my beaumont as some of the components are worn out. Rockauto doesn't list any parts, however they do list parts for chevelle. I understand that there are differences IE emblems, bumpers, grills, interior, but in a mechanical sense are there any? I recall trying to repl...	blackbird307	13	2921	Aug 14, 2021 by Paddycanuck
	Front coil spring size (Preview) I am putting together the front suspension on the 65 Beaumont and had a real bear of a time getting the front coil spring to go in. I managed to get it in but after releasing the clamp I notice the spring did not settle into the lower A arm pocket, I also do not think it is sitting in the upper one either. It appe...	ROSIES CAR	3	1871	Feb 27, 2021 by ROSIES CAR
	68 BEAUMONT S.D (Preview) Hi does anyone know what wheels came on the 68 Beaumont sd from the factory? also open to opinions on rims that would be best suited for the car? pictures would be greatly appreciated, thanks -- Edited by Cdncarguy on Monday 25th of January 2021 11:08:54 PM	Cdncarguy	14	2256	Feb 22, 2021 by 427carl
	68/69 SD 396 Intermediate Steering Shaft (Preview) Is there any hard data or information regarding the use of the 2 piece intermediate steering shaft on the later year Big Block Beaumonts? It is my understanding that the 69 Chevelle and later big block cars utilized a 2 piece unit, that was separable at the lower end by the steering box to aide in the remo...	BlackBeau	4	1826	Feb 15, 2021 by 68sd396rag

	1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Global West Suspension Coil Spring Spacers 1622, Has anyone used these ? (Preview) My brother has a Oshawa built 1969 Malibu Convertible (not his) He wants to raise the back end. Nothing dramatic, he just wants to level the car off. 1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Global West Suspension 1622 Global West Suspension Coil Spring Spacers \| Summit Racing I used pucks on my B-body but due to the s...	ABC123	3	1691	Jan 5, 2021 by Prefectca
	1964-66 Beaumont Steering Column Upper and Lower Bearing availability (Preview) Happy New Year! Wondering if anyone has the part numbers or knows of the availability of these two parts. Also interested in the white plastic lower retainer that is on the A body cars. I had to resort to extreme measures to remove a seized and stripped steering wheel adapter to disassemble the column a...	Islander	0	1332	Jan 4, 2021 by Islander
	Air shocks (Preview) Hello i am just wondering if you can install air shocks in a 1967 Beaumont front end stay safe	67-Beaumont	3	1523	Nov 23, 2020 by 67-Beaumont
	'67 front coils in a '68 (Preview) Hey guys, I think this is probably my second post in 5yrs of being a member but it's finally time to start giving my SD some lovin' and get it back on the road. This summer I bought a complete re-built suspension from a recently restored '67 Chevelle SS. The previous owner decided to upgrade to a full Hotch...	freds68SD	0	1336	Nov 14, 2020 by freds68SD
	Anyone change rear bushings to urethane (Preview) Changed to urethane and hate it . Rough noisy and shakes the crap out of the car and no movement up and down any one else had this problem	chevy4ever	7	2361	Aug 16, 2020 by Pontiacanada
	No Start (Preview) Hello, Went to start my car yesterday and nothing, no sound! The starter doesn't make any sound, not even a clicking sound. Battery is new and fully charged Lights don't dim when they are on and I turn the key. Horn doesn't work either. but the 4 ways flash and the key in ignition buzzer goes off with key in...	zak404	8	2456	Oct 14, 2019 by zak404
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