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14 inch wheels
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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 ?
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since 1983
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5
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2401
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1964 option C14 - WIPER SYSTEM WINDSHIELD ELECTRIC - Need Help
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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...
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davelacourse
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6
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2530
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Disc brake upgrade help
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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
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64SD
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10
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3471
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Front Coil Spring Installation
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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...
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66 Beau
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9
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2330
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Lower ball joint stuck
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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...
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66 Beau
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14
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2864
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67 A body coil springs
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1 2
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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...
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4SPEED427
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49
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9035
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Power Steering Sauce...Pre-'68 Era
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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...
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Tenrag
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13
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2396
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'65 Beaumont Ignition Switch Question
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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...
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Tenrag
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11
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1652
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Beaumont frame swap
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1 2 3
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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...
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ashmore
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62
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6404
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'65 Beaumont Steering Issue...
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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...
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Tenrag
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14
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2463
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1965 Beaumont-to-Chevelle question...
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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...
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Tenrag
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1771
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trim tag
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hi i have one question, i'm searshing a place who make or remake oshawa trim tag for my 68 beaumont SD.
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rat454
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5
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1241
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Should I do this or not?
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Hey guys, Wasn't sure where to post this regarding my '67 old 442 engine choice. Forgive me for putting an olds in the Beaumont section for this. I have a rust free '67 olds 442 which left the factory with a 400 and auto trans (base bench seat 442). I really want to install a 4-speed on which I have a Munc...
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BIGCARGUY
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11
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1439
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Split rear backing plates
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Looking to buy or where to buy 9.5" rear brake backing plates that are 2 piece to replace rusted out backing plates for 78-91 models Nova, Monte Carlo,+++ Rear spider gear pin lock bolt broken and not able to pull out axles. Thanks for any help.
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Double Z
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2
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707
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Looking for shock mounting nuts
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Wondering if any member has any of the front lower shock mounting u nuts in there parts bin they could spare. I have one but need four in total. They are for a 5/16 bolt. For my 69 Beaumont but I think were the same on all the line . Here is a pic.
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Beaumont4008
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3
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power steering 67
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just installed a agr 12:1 box on my 67 Beaumont . What pitman arm fits the box and centre link. I have a stock manual steering pitman,it fits the centrelink but not the box,I have a power steering pitman,it fits the box but not the centrelink.
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jackbowes
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sticky front brakes
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i took my Beaumont on the road a couple of times so far i checked the brakes before putting it on the road and changed all pads that where greasy ( 4 drums ) and replaced 2 cylinders 1 on pass side in front and 1 on drivers rear side due to greasy cylinders i re...
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since 1983
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13
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1311
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Installed Hotchkis Upper Control Arms
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Finally removed the original upper rear control arms, and replaced them with the boxed Hotchkis option. Also installed Hotchkis frame/rear end braces. After 48yrs... the bushings were a major b#tch to remove! & installing the new bushing's aren't much fun either! I've also attached p...
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jlysholm
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1
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882
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66 front spring in 68
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put my old 66 front spring in my 68 because they were already sandblasted and painted . Just read the interchange thread on site and see theres a diameter differance , am I going to have a problem? will be changing spindles which will give me the chance to put the 68's in
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Beaumontster
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2
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814
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quick ratio steering box
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What years of camaro/firebird can i get a quick ratio steering box from?
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Beaumontster
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10
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1369
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