Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Did you know this about your rearend? 1964/65 beaumonts have cam washers on the upper control arms to adjust pinion angle 1967s do not. fixed with no adjustment. Interesting, i never knew that Did GM decide that pinion angle really did not change enough based on spring hieght to worry about pinion a...

RAILSKINNER · RAILSKINNER

tried to delete this post but no go -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 07:50:41 AM -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 08:08:01 AM -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 08:08:28 AM

Terry G · Terry G

I've been asked to post this for Ken, Rick Hoinkes long time friend, who is helping Rick's wife Barb. Members & FriendsRicks final garage sale Saturday April 14, 2012 at his North shop 1165-40 Ave. N E, Calgary, AB 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rick has several 1967...

since 1983 · since 1983

what would be the best way to go &?? P O R , or just plain rust paint , i want to do it good , once , and nice

BBB-66-SD · BBB-66-SD

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/chassis/suspension_steering/sucp_1103_flaming_river_steering_column_install/index.html

mylo · mylo

Hey Guys I am just getting ready to order my Cragar Rims from Jegs and I wanted to know about rim size and backspacing. I am going to run 15'x6 inch on the fronts with 6 mm offset and 3.25" Rear spacing. I would like to run either an 15x8" on the rear or better yet a 15x10 " Rears , the spec she...

Myquik66 · Myquik66

Anyone know about setting these things up?? Can a system setup for disc/disc also be used for disc/drum by changing the proportioning valve or.......?

JerryA · JerryA

Does anyone have the info on what stock ride height should be for a 65 Beau? Also where the measurements are taken. thanks

Myquik66 · Myquik66

Anyone know what the minimum and maximum amount of rear wheel backspace is needed to fit on the rear before it rubs on fender or inner wheel housing or frame! Nothin modified on my car, stock axle and quarters are unmodified! Cars interior is in pieces gettn ready for paint, so i cant drive it, and the rim...

marshalldude · marshalldude

one cylinder leaking can they be rebuilt i found new ones at our sponsors site are they hard to change top up or top down please advise .beaumont thx

jfkheat · jfkheat

My car has had bad wheel hop issues since I bought it. I figure it's a good time to do something about it. I'm upgrading to UMI Performance boxed lower control arms and adjustable upper arms. I'm also adding a rear sway bar. I ordered the parts a couple days ago and should have them by the end of next week. I...

Marshall Barry · Marshall Barry

I have a 69 beaumont and can't seem to eliminate front end bounce At around 60 mph or better front end bounces like shocks bad or front end parts bad but they aren't I have cragar with new tires Rims are very secure to hubs Just put new idler are and pitman arm is not bad. Any suggestions?

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Removing power brakes and installing manual ones on a 67. Here is the issue, #1 no return spring for the brake pedal under the dash, but now with non-power, there should be. I have drawn where i think it should go?????? #2 Also, the brake light switch is in a different position, note the extra holes....

mylo · mylo

hey guys, a couple of quick questions, What is the largest width of tire you can run with 15" rims, I was hoping to run 15X 6 on the fronts and 15X 8 or 15X10 on the back but I don't want to be scuffing the new Radial T/As on the inner fender. I did see a beaumont with 17" rims but it was not my cup of tea...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

67 beaumont/chevelle Anyone done these on the car? Do you have to remove the brake backing plate? Seems to me the lower will not fall out because it catches on the backing plate. Im assuming that a C-clamp style ball joint press will work? or does the lower control arm have to come completely out on the b...

Fable · Fable

Hey there gang, am in a bit of a bind. Does anyone have the part number for the "Shoe Strut" in a rear Drum for a 68 Beaumont/Chevelle. Need it to pass inspection for the Parking brake. Trying to get it locally but have no reference number to work off. TKS Chuck

Pathelin · Pathelin

I noticed that my rear tire on passanger side is obstructed by the fender but not on the driver side. I have mesured each side from the ground and i have 1 1/4 inch of difference between the two sides. After seeing this, i went for a ride and i noticed a squeaking noise when i go over bump. What can cause that p...

vicfire · vicfire

Had the 67 up on a lift at a friends place (great friend to have!) to troubleshoot some front end clunking. Didn't take long to find out that my lower control arm bushings are pretty much gone, and the whole control arm is slopping around at the joint. The holes have ovalized and now they lower arms are ju...

Myquik66 · Myquik66

hey guys, can someone clear this question i have... are the traction bars supposed to touch my frame at all times, or are they designed to move a little?? on the left side, i can usually see about a half inch of space between rubber and frame, but on the right its even more, sometimes as much as an inch or two...

Myquik66 · Myquik66

While washing the car yesterday, I noticed something peculiar. Passenger side front wheel well, tire sits great inside well and u can see entire tire, but on drivers side, the tire is obstructed by about two inches from the wheel well, like its been lowered! If I grab drivers fender well with both hand...

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	Rear upper control arm/trailing arm differences (Preview) Did you know this about your rearend? 1964/65 beaumonts have cam washers on the upper control arms to adjust pinion angle 1967s do not. fixed with no adjustment. Interesting, i never knew that Did GM decide that pinion angle really did not change enough based on spring hieght to worry about pinion a...	beaumontguru	2	798	May 25, 2012 by beaumontguru
	65 Beaumont Custom Convertible - (Preview) tried to delete this post but no go -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 07:50:41 AM -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 08:08:01 AM -- Edited by RAILSKINNER on Thursday 17th of May 2012 08:08:28 AM	RAILSKINNER	0	738	May 17, 2012 by RAILSKINNER
	Rick’s final garage sale ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been asked to post this for Ken, Rick Hoinkes long time friend, who is helping Rick's wife Barb. Members & FriendsRicks final garage sale Saturday April 14, 2012 at his North shop 1165-40 Ave. N E, Calgary, AB 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rick has several 1967...	Terry G	29	4177	Apr 17, 2012 by 427carl
	painting a frame (Preview) what would be the best way to go &?? P O R , or just plain rust paint , i want to do it good , once , and nice	since 1983	16	1725	Apr 10, 2012 by since 1983
	66 A-body Jeep steering box (Preview) http://www.superchevy.com/technical/chassis/suspension_steering/sucp_1103_flaming_river_steering_column_install/index.html	BBB-66-SD	1	965	Apr 9, 2012 by BBB-66-SD
	1969 Beaumont Rear Rim Size (Preview) Hey Guys I am just getting ready to order my Cragar Rims from Jegs and I wanted to know about rim size and backspacing. I am going to run 15'x6 inch on the fronts with 6 mm offset and 3.25" Rear spacing. I would like to run either an 15x8" on the rear or better yet a 15x10 " Rears , the spec she...	mylo	3	994	Apr 6, 2012 by 68 327 4spd
	master cylinder and booster (Preview) Anyone know about setting these things up?? Can a system setup for disc/disc also be used for disc/drum by changing the proportioning valve or.......?	Myquik66	5	909	Apr 4, 2012 by cdnpont

	Stock ride height (Preview) Does anyone have the info on what stock ride height should be for a 65 Beau? Also where the measurements are taken. thanks	JerryA	10	1046	Mar 27, 2012 by 427carl
	Rear backspace (Preview) Anyone know what the minimum and maximum amount of rear wheel backspace is needed to fit on the rear before it rubs on fender or inner wheel housing or frame! Nothin modified on my car, stock axle and quarters are unmodified! Cars interior is in pieces gettn ready for paint, so i cant drive it, and the rim...	Myquik66	3	942	Mar 15, 2012 by ak 67sd
	67 rag power top cylinders (Preview) one cylinder leaking can they be rebuilt i found new ones at our sponsors site are they hard to change top up or top down please advise .beaumont thx	marshalldude	5	1251	Mar 12, 2012 by Pontiacanada
	Upgrading my 68 Rear Suspension (Preview) My car has had bad wheel hop issues since I bought it. I figure it's a good time to do something about it. I'm upgrading to UMI Performance boxed lower control arms and adjustable upper arms. I'm also adding a rear sway bar. I ordered the parts a couple days ago and should have them by the end of next week. I...	jfkheat	6	1309	Jan 16, 2012 by ak 67sd
	Bounce front end (Preview) I have a 69 beaumont and can't seem to eliminate front end bounce At around 60 mph or better front end bounces like shocks bad or front end parts bad but they aren't I have cragar with new tires Rims are very secure to hubs Just put new idler are and pitman arm is not bad. Any suggestions?	Marshall Barry	4	1005	Jan 16, 2012 by Marshall Barry
	power vs manual brake switch location and return spring Need photos of 1967 setup (Preview) Removing power brakes and installing manual ones on a 67. Here is the issue, #1 no return spring for the brake pedal under the dash, but now with non-power, there should be. I have drawn where i think it should go?????? #2 Also, the brake light switch is in a different position, note the extra holes....	beaumontguru	9	1022	Dec 8, 2011 by chader
	1969 Beaumont rim and tire size (Preview) hey guys, a couple of quick questions, What is the largest width of tire you can run with 15" rims, I was hoping to run 15X 6 on the fronts and 15X 8 or 15X10 on the back but I don't want to be scuffing the new Radial T/As on the inner fender. I did see a beaumont with 17" rims but it was not my cup of tea...	mylo	2	1337	Nov 19, 2011 by 66 Beau

	A body lower balljoint replacement (Preview) 67 beaumont/chevelle Anyone done these on the car? Do you have to remove the brake backing plate? Seems to me the lower will not fall out because it catches on the backing plate. Im assuming that a C-clamp style ball joint press will work? or does the lower control arm have to come completely out on the b...	beaumontguru	6	1175	Nov 14, 2011 by Play400
	Part Number Drums 68 Beaumont (Preview) Hey there gang, am in a bit of a bind. Does anyone have the part number for the "Shoe Strut" in a rear Drum for a 68 Beaumont/Chevelle. Need it to pass inspection for the Parking brake. Trying to get it locally but have no reference number to work off. TKS Chuck	Fable	9	1115	Nov 14, 2011 by 67Poncho
	Rear Suspension Height (Preview) I noticed that my rear tire on passanger side is obstructed by the fender but not on the driver side. I have mesured each side from the ground and i have 1 1/4 inch of difference between the two sides. After seeing this, i went for a ride and i noticed a squeaking noise when i go over bump. What can cause that p...	Pathelin	2	879	Oct 6, 2011 by Pathelin
	67 Control Arms, thinking of going tubular.... (Preview) Had the 67 up on a lift at a friends place (great friend to have!) to troubleshoot some front end clunking. Didn't take long to find out that my lower control arm bushings are pretty much gone, and the whole control arm is slopping around at the joint. The holes have ovalized and now they lower arms are ju...	vicfire	15	1819	Sep 10, 2011 by vicfire
	traction bars (Preview) hey guys, can someone clear this question i have... are the traction bars supposed to touch my frame at all times, or are they designed to move a little?? on the left side, i can usually see about a half inch of space between rubber and frame, but on the right its even more, sometimes as much as an inch or two...	Myquik66	3	876	Aug 28, 2011 by Myquik66
	Front suspension (Preview) While washing the car yesterday, I noticed something peculiar. Passenger side front wheel well, tire sits great inside well and u can see entire tire, but on drivers side, the tire is obstructed by about two inches from the wheel well, like its been lowered! If I grab drivers fender well with both hand...	Myquik66	8	1236	Jul 4, 2011 by ak 67sd
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