Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

We all know that the 1965 chevelle Z-16 used the larger 11x2 inch brakes all around. they were taken from the full size chevrolets at the time. Does anyone know if they are talking 1964 fulsize brakes or 1965 fullsize brakes? I think it is a really simple swapover on a chevelle, just not sure if they me...

jlysholm · jlysholm

I absolutely luv the new high heels I picked up for the Beau. ...Really gives the car an era correct bad ass look. The chrome and paint finish are excellent. (I havn`t found any blemishes) Chrome valve stems and caps were also provided, but I perfer the standard black option. The black SD stripe kit wil...

jlysholm · jlysholm

...You may have saved me sum $$$ Trucker! ...just purchased the Keystone Series-32 Klassics 15 x 7" Purchased from "Daryle" @Wheelmaster Classics-Calgary (403) 547-0605 $290 each(taxes inc) Includes lug nuts + centre caps Ready to-go (in stock). Shipping via Greyhound. (ver...

gord · gord

can anyone tell me if parts from a 65 chevelle will fit onto a 65 Beaumont I took my car in to get safetied and i need ball joints,center links.and idler arms and i got this book from Ecklers Chevelle. found the parts i need in it and very reasonable priced thinking of ordering them if they fit on my car

jlysholm · jlysholm

Anybody know what model/year these Buick Rallye's are off? Also...what did they use for centre caps? ...They appear to have a red insert on the cap face? My GM Rallye's are about to be traded up for something really different... (Coker Tire can supply these options I have in mind). Options are: Olds SS...

427carl · 427carl

Captain Beaumont · Captain Beaumont

Hey, just picked up this unit and would like to know what other parts i need to look for, brake peddle switch ect.

Pechetr · Pechetr

I just installed power brakes into my 68 Beaumont. Can anyone tell me how far the booster shaft should depress? I need someone to let me know the measurement from the firewall to the brake lever depressed and non depressed so I can adjust mine. Thanks

Tin Man Auto · Tin Man Auto

We need to know if the auto brake pedal 'housing' (also holds up the steering column) from a 1966 Beaumont will fit into a 1967 Beaumont. The only reason why I ask is because they went to the collapsable steering column in '67 and if not mistaken they went to a 3 bolt hold up bracket as opposed to a 2 bolt brac...

Beaumont4008 · Beaumont4008

Hope these pics are of use to you and if not I will have to take some better ones for you. Kevin is comparing this section of his convert frame to my hardtop frame. Did yours still have all those crossmember mounting holes in the same place as mine ? I still think all they did from GM was add on the extra m...

chader · chader

I have seen/ heard others aswell. What makes my lower steering column rattle as I drive , I can't isolate it by touching anything and I have heard there is a lower bearing or something at fault but I have not been able to find any info on it. Any ideas? Chad

jlysholm · jlysholm

Hi guys, I'm installing an entire new fuel system on the car at the moment. I ordered a new Spectra Premium tank and straps. ...Does anybody know what was factory correct colour of the straps is? Black or galvanized steel? (the car was built on Oct 24th 1966) Thanks in advance.

since 1983 · since 1983

I AM ABOUT TO SLIP IT UNDER MY 67 , I HEAR THEY SHOULD BE PAINTED WHAT COULD BE RECOMMENDED IF PAINT IS NECESSARY ??

mauriciovera · mauriciovera

Hi A friend is selling me original GM 50 series SS wheels 14 x 7". Before to buy them I want to know if I will have problems changing the drum brakes for the conversion kit that exist in Ground Up to install disc brakes. I know the front discs must be bigger than rear discs, but for that size of wheel (14 x...

marshalldude · marshalldude

any where to get complete trunk hinges rods are too sloppy holes are worn out where rods attach they apparently make for hardtops but i need for convertible thx

kelico · kelico

started cleaning, sorting, painting, and hopefully assembly of steering components and suspension by next week.. photos to follow -- Edited by kelico on Wednesday 8th of August 2012 11:32:45 PM

RAILSKINNER · RAILSKINNER

what are a persons options in reguards to finding a "A" body frame that will work under a convertible. what other donor cars will work? can you use a sedan,or hard top frame?

mylo · mylo

Well I finally got the 69 Street legal, it took a 15 min drive with wide open headers { I got lots of looks } to sneak her into the shop to get the Magna Flow Stainless dual exhaust installed. It was good I used a shop as there was still some bending and cutting required to get the system to line up with the heade...

JJ · JJ

Does anybody know what size rear coil springs came in the 68 beaumont

marshalldude · marshalldude

installed new master cylinder and dual booster had to cut rod to lower the pedal benched bled the cylinder now when i apply brakes pedal won't return all the way up and brakes still grabbing must pull pedal up with toes any ideas or anyone who can fix this problem in winnipeg thx

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	Z-16 chevelle brakes (Preview) We all know that the 1965 chevelle Z-16 used the larger 11x2 inch brakes all around. they were taken from the full size chevrolets at the time. Does anyone know if they are talking 1964 fulsize brakes or 1965 fullsize brakes? I think it is a really simple swapover on a chevelle, just not sure if they me...	beaumontguru	5	1654	Apr 5, 2013 by 2drpost
	UPDATE: Keystone Klassic Wheels (Preview) I absolutely luv the new high heels I picked up for the Beau. ...Really gives the car an era correct bad ass look. The chrome and paint finish are excellent. (I havn`t found any blemishes) Chrome valve stems and caps were also provided, but I perfer the standard black option. The black SD stripe kit wil...	jlysholm	14	1422	Apr 2, 2013 by trucker
	Keystone Klassic Wheels (Preview) ...You may have saved me sum $$$ Trucker! ...just purchased the Keystone Series-32 Klassics 15 x 7" Purchased from "Daryle" @Wheelmaster Classics-Calgary (403) 547-0605 $290 each(taxes inc) Includes lug nuts + centre caps Ready to-go (in stock). Shipping via Greyhound. (ver...	jlysholm	22	1947	Mar 31, 2013 by jlysholm
	front end questions (Preview) can anyone tell me if parts from a 65 chevelle will fit onto a 65 Beaumont I took my car in to get safetied and i need ball joints,center links.and idler arms and i got this book from Ecklers Chevelle. found the parts i need in it and very reasonable priced thinking of ordering them if they fit on my car	gord	8	993	Mar 30, 2013 by 427carl
	Cheetah Rallye Rims (Preview) Anybody know what model/year these Buick Rallye's are off? Also...what did they use for centre caps? ...They appear to have a red insert on the cap face? My GM Rallye's are about to be traded up for something really different... (Coker Tire can supply these options I have in mind). Options are: Olds SS...	jlysholm	7	1272	Mar 21, 2013 by jlysholm
	Got the exhaust on this week (Preview)	427carl	14	1286	Mar 19, 2013 by 65wagon
	67 cruze control (Preview) Hey, just picked up this unit and would like to know what other parts i need to look for, brake peddle switch ect.	Captain Beaumont	3	940	Mar 4, 2013 by Captain Beaumont
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	68 power brake help (Preview) I just installed power brakes into my 68 Beaumont. Can anyone tell me how far the booster shaft should depress? I need someone to let me know the measurement from the firewall to the brake lever depressed and non depressed so I can adjust mine. Thanks	Pechetr	0	962	Jan 18, 2013 by Pechetr
	Some help here, please guys. HELP CHADER (Preview) We need to know if the auto brake pedal 'housing' (also holds up the steering column) from a 1966 Beaumont will fit into a 1967 Beaumont. The only reason why I ask is because they went to the collapsable steering column in '67 and if not mistaken they went to a 3 bolt hold up bracket as opposed to a 2 bolt brac...	Tin Man Auto	24	1581	Nov 4, 2012 by chader
	Frame pics for Meteor61 (Preview) Hope these pics are of use to you and if not I will have to take some better ones for you. Kevin is comparing this section of his convert frame to my hardtop frame. Did yours still have all those crossmember mounting holes in the same place as mine ? I still think all they did from GM was add on the extra m...	Beaumont4008	1	862	Oct 29, 2012 by meteor61
	67 beau steering column (Preview) I have seen/ heard others aswell. What makes my lower steering column rattle as I drive , I can't isolate it by touching anything and I have heard there is a lower bearing or something at fault but I have not been able to find any info on it. Any ideas? Chad	chader	7	1131	Oct 15, 2012 by chader
	New gas tank straps 67 Beaumont (Preview) Hi guys, I'm installing an entire new fuel system on the car at the moment. I ordered a new Spectra Premium tank and straps. ...Does anybody know what was factory correct colour of the straps is? Black or galvanized steel? (the car was built on Oct 24th 1966) Thanks in advance.	jlysholm	1	912	Oct 12, 2012 by ak 67sd
	NEW GAS TANK (Preview) I AM ABOUT TO SLIP IT UNDER MY 67 , I HEAR THEY SHOULD BE PAINTED WHAT COULD BE RECOMMENDED IF PAINT IS NECESSARY ??	since 1983	6	1119	Oct 4, 2012 by jlysholm
	Disc brakes and new wheels. (Preview) Hi A friend is selling me original GM 50 series SS wheels 14 x 7". Before to buy them I want to know if I will have problems changing the drum brakes for the conversion kit that exist in Ground Up to install disc brakes. I know the front discs must be bigger than rear discs, but for that size of wheel (14 x...	mauriciovera	5	1271	Sep 1, 2012 by kelico
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	67 beaumont trunk hinges (Preview) any where to get complete trunk hinges rods are too sloppy holes are worn out where rods attach they apparently make for hardtops but i need for convertible thx	marshalldude	0	659	Aug 15, 2012 by marshalldude
	65 beaumont rag progress (Preview) started cleaning, sorting, painting, and hopefully assembly of steering components and suspension by next week.. photos to follow -- Edited by kelico on Wednesday 8th of August 2012 11:32:45 PM	kelico	12	1331	Aug 12, 2012 by trucker
	1965 Beaumont Frame - Convertible (Preview) what are a persons options in reguards to finding a "A" body frame that will work under a convertible. what other donor cars will work? can you use a sedan,or hard top frame?	RAILSKINNER	11	2064	Aug 6, 2012 by kelico
	Magna Flow Dual Exhaust System (Preview) Well I finally got the 69 Street legal, it took a 15 min drive with wide open headers { I got lots of looks } to sneak her into the shop to get the Magna Flow Stainless dual exhaust installed. It was good I used a shop as there was still some bending and cutting required to get the system to line up with the heade...	mylo	1	863	Aug 4, 2012 by mylo
	Rear coil springs (Preview) Does anybody know what size rear coil springs came in the 68 beaumont	JJ	7	1460	Aug 4, 2012 by trucker
	brakes dragging (Preview) installed new master cylinder and dual booster had to cut rod to lower the pedal benched bled the cylinder now when i apply brakes pedal won't return all the way up and brakes still grabbing must pull pedal up with toes any ideas or anyone who can fix this problem in winnipeg thx	marshalldude	7	1027	Jun 30, 2012 by marshalldude
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