Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

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

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

What years of camaro/firebird can i get a quick ratio steering box from?

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

want to lower my 68 Beaumont but read so many differant ways with many differant results. woild like to hear of anyone who's lowered thier A body with success and what they used without trying to be sold a product. real life experiences please,any help is appreciated,thanks

wagon64sd · wagon64sd

I have a chance to purchase a n.o.s left quarter for my 67 Beaumont! of course listed 66,67 chevelle, for $1000, delivered, or I can get a repop,for about $700, has anybody experienced these new quarters from AMD,,or dynacorn,,I hear they fit really well?? or is it worth the extra$$ for the genuine gm...

DEJ · DEJ

Hi Everyone, I have the 1967 Pontiac, Acadian, Beaumont Chassis Shop Manual PS 53-132 printed in 1966. I also have an acquaintance, who considers himself somewhat of an authority on Beaumonts, mainly because he has owned 5 of them over some 28 years. He told me that, from his experience , the u...

jlysholm · jlysholm

Hi guys, Need sum help/feedback regarding stock front A-arm control bushings Vrs, polyurethane upgrades. Do the polyurethane kits provide a noticeable improvement? What bushing kit did you choose? Are they a pain in the arse to install? (as opposed to GM stock) I also want to replace the fro...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hello all - my name is Gar - I'm new here. '65 Acadian Beaumont / 230-6 / Powerglide column shift. I've just installed a new turn signal switch in the car, and all went well - signals are working fine. Then when I simply went to put the top end back together, the signal housing would not drop low enough for m...

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

does a 71 tempest frame match up to a 68-69 beaumont frame? -- Edited by dave the slave on Monday 13th of April 2015 10:03:53 AM

jmont64 · jmont64

I am just wanting to firm up my ride a little in the corners and see there are a few choices out there. Moving up to an 1 1/4" front sway bar looks like a good start. Few different manufacturers out there. Have heard lots about Hotchkiss, are they as good as they are advertised? Saw chrome moly, so...

marshalldude · marshalldude

anyone have one of these units

Willythickfoot · Willythickfoot

Hey guys. Can anyone tell me if a 285/70 15 will fit under a 69 Beaumont with 4.5 BS? Thanks, Dave

goertz · goertz

I'm going to get a set for my '66 Beaumont convertible. I'm still trying to decide on size. 17x8, or 15x7 with redlines. Unsure of tire size. Anyone have any pics of A bodies with either set up?

Daverd · Daverd

Any one have a picture of the correct 68 Beaumont Poverty hubcap? Thanks Dave

since 1983 · since 1983

here is my story , i lost one ,so when i installed the new mounts on my Beaumont about a year ago i did not replace the rad support mounts , i put back the old ones ( temporarily) but you know how long that could last !!! i did not want to have one side higher than the oth...

68sd396 · 68sd396

Was the optional J52 standard on all Beaumont SD models in 1968?

jlysholm · jlysholm

Hi guys, Many changes have been made since last summer to prepare for this weekend's Peach-City Beach Cruise in Penticton. Just getting the final details finished before the show this weekend. Let's just say... you'll hear me coming at least 6 blocks away before you see me! ...Gonna be fun!!!...

jlysholm · jlysholm

I just installed disc brakes on the front end. What type of type of brake fluid should I be using? DOT-3 or 4 or 5?

bragabuster · bragabuster

I've decided to change my rear brake cylinder, I've managed to loosen the bolts to the old cylinder but the bolt attaching The break line won't budge and I'm afraid I might strip it.It's already getting close. I'm turning it in the same direction as when I loosened the cylinder bolts so I assume it woul...

timbuk · timbuk

do you think this would work?

70 SS ACADIAN · 70 SS ACADIAN

can I order a complete front end kit or do i have to order one part? who is my best bet to order from?

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	66 front spring in 68 (Preview) 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	Beaumontster	2	579	Aug 14, 2015 by Beaumontster
	quick ratio steering box (Preview) What years of camaro/firebird can i get a quick ratio steering box from?	Beaumontster	10	1036	Aug 13, 2015 by Beaumontster
	lowering A body (Preview) want to lower my 68 Beaumont but read so many differant ways with many differant results. woild like to hear of anyone who's lowered thier A body with success and what they used without trying to be sold a product. real life experiences please,any help is appreciated,thanks	Beaumontster	12	1014	Aug 12, 2015 by 68sd396rag
	quarter panels,,,NOS,OR,REPRODUCTION (Preview) I have a chance to purchase a n.o.s left quarter for my 67 Beaumont! of course listed 66,67 chevelle, for $1000, delivered, or I can get a repop,for about $700, has anybody experienced these new quarters from AMD,,or dynacorn,,I hear they fit really well?? or is it worth the extra$$ for the genuine gm...	wagon64sd	6	924	May 27, 2015 by Taylor55
	Front End Upper and Lower A Frames (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have the 1967 Pontiac, Acadian, Beaumont Chassis Shop Manual PS 53-132 printed in 1966. I also have an acquaintance, who considers himself somewhat of an authority on Beaumonts, mainly because he has owned 5 of them over some 28 years. He told me that, from his experience , the u...	DEJ	3	635	May 16, 2015 by DEJ
	Upgrading: A-Arm control bushings & ball joints (Preview) Hi guys, Need sum help/feedback regarding stock front A-arm control bushings Vrs, polyurethane upgrades. Do the polyurethane kits provide a noticeable improvement? What bushing kit did you choose? Are they a pain in the arse to install? (as opposed to GM stock) I also want to replace the fro...	jlysholm	6	866	May 14, 2015 by bowtieboy
	'65 Beaumont upper steering column problem... (Preview) Hello all - my name is Gar - I'm new here. '65 Acadian Beaumont / 230-6 / Powerglide column shift. I've just installed a new turn signal switch in the car, and all went well - signals are working fine. Then when I simply went to put the top end back together, the signal housing would not drop low enough for m...	Tenrag	11	849	May 12, 2015 by Tenrag

	frame (Preview) does a 71 tempest frame match up to a 68-69 beaumont frame? -- Edited by dave the slave on Monday 13th of April 2015 10:03:53 AM	Beaumontster	1	669	Apr 13, 2015 by dcneric
	Need a suggestion for a little stiffer sway bar (Preview) I am just wanting to firm up my ride a little in the corners and see there are a few choices out there. Moving up to an 1 1/4" front sway bar looks like a good start. Few different manufacturers out there. Have heard lots about Hotchkiss, are they as good as they are advertised? Saw chrome moly, so...	jmont64	24	1987	Apr 4, 2015 by jmont64
	hydroboost braking system (Preview) anyone have one of these units	marshalldude	13	1638	Jan 8, 2015 by jlysholm
	285/70 15 question (Preview) Hey guys. Can anyone tell me if a 285/70 15 will fit under a 69 Beaumont with 4.5 BS? Thanks, Dave	Willythickfoot	17	1401	Jan 1, 2015 by Willythickfoot
	Hurst Dazzler wheels? (Preview) I'm going to get a set for my '66 Beaumont convertible. I'm still trying to decide on size. 17x8, or 15x7 with redlines. Unsure of tire size. Anyone have any pics of A bodies with either set up?	goertz	21	2702	Dec 24, 2014 by cheetah 427
	Picture of 68 beaumont poverty cap (Preview) Any one have a picture of the correct 68 Beaumont Poverty hubcap? Thanks Dave	Daverd	5	995	Nov 25, 2014 by Daverd
	i need 1 body mount (Preview) here is my story , i lost one ,so when i installed the new mounts on my Beaumont about a year ago i did not replace the rad support mounts , i put back the old ones ( temporarily) but you know how long that could last !!! i did not want to have one side higher than the oth...	since 1983	3	925	Jul 8, 2014 by NOS

	RPO J52 Disc Brake option... (Preview) Was the optional J52 standard on all Beaumont SD models in 1968?	68sd396	14	3233	Jul 4, 2014 by 427carl
	'67 Beaumont "Summer Upgrades" (Preview) Hi guys, Many changes have been made since last summer to prepare for this weekend's Peach-City Beach Cruise in Penticton. Just getting the final details finished before the show this weekend. Let's just say... you'll hear me coming at least 6 blocks away before you see me! ...Gonna be fun!!!...	jlysholm	17	1294	Jun 19, 2014 by 427carl
	Disc Brake Fluid (Preview) I just installed disc brakes on the front end. What type of type of brake fluid should I be using? DOT-3 or 4 or 5?	jlysholm	6	838	May 24, 2014 by 427carl
	Brake line nut problem (Preview) I've decided to change my rear brake cylinder, I've managed to loosen the bolts to the old cylinder but the bolt attaching The break line won't budge and I'm afraid I might strip it.It's already getting close. I'm turning it in the same direction as when I loosened the cylinder bolts so I assume it woul...	bragabuster	22	1349	May 10, 2014 by GLHS60
	disc brakes for a 65 invader (Preview) do you think this would work?	timbuk	19	1177	Apr 27, 2014 by 427carl
	anyone sell complete moog front end kits? (Preview) can I order a complete front end kit or do i have to order one part? who is my best bet to order from?	70 SS ACADIAN	7	2768	Jan 13, 2014 by 427carl
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