Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

Tenrag · Tenrag

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...

ashmore · ashmore

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...

Tenrag · Tenrag

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...

Tenrag · Tenrag

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...

rat454 · rat454

hi i have one question, i'm searshing a place who make or remake oshawa trim tag for my 68 beaumont SD.

BIGCARGUY · BIGCARGUY

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...

Double Z · Double Z

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.

Beaumont4008 · Beaumont4008

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.

jackbowes · jackbowes

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.

since 1983 · since 1983

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...

jlysholm · jlysholm

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...

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...

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	'65 Beaumont Ignition Switch Question (Preview) 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...	Tenrag	11	1494	Apr 11, 2016 by Tenrag
	Beaumont frame swap ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) 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...	ashmore	62	5995	Apr 9, 2016 by jmont64
	'65 Beaumont Steering Issue... (Preview) 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...	Tenrag	14	2280	Mar 13, 2016 by Tenrag
	1965 Beaumont-to-Chevelle question... (Preview) 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...	Tenrag	17	1610	Jan 8, 2016 by Tenrag
	trim tag (Preview) hi i have one question, i'm searshing a place who make or remake oshawa trim tag for my 68 beaumont SD.	rat454	5	1068	Dec 30, 2015 by rat454
	Should I do this or not? (Preview) 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...	BIGCARGUY	11	1249	Dec 4, 2015 by BIGCARGUY
	Split rear backing plates (Preview) 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.	Double Z	2	602	Nov 3, 2015 by Double Z

	Looking for shock mounting nuts (Preview) 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.	Beaumont4008	3	716	Oct 9, 2015 by NOS
	power steering 67 (Preview) 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.	jackbowes	1	693	Sep 30, 2015 by 4SPEED427
	sticky front brakes (Preview) 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...	since 1983	13	1120	Sep 25, 2015 by since 1983
	Installed Hotchkis Upper Control Arms (Preview) 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...	jlysholm	1	769	Aug 15, 2015 by hawkeye5766
	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	711	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	1236	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	1211	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	1162	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	804	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	1021	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	1031	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	813	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	2266	Apr 4, 2015 by jmont64
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