New to this site! I have a 62 rag top convertible- I've had it since 81and it has been in my family since new if you can believe it!!! I have finally decided to haul it out and do something with it. Not in the greatest of shape, but the old girl still runs, has all the trims glass- fenders definitely need work. Even the convert top, which was new in 1986 is intact. I will try to get pictures of her up soon. Looking forward to sharing any advice on where to start.
Only 1250 Acadian convertibles were built in 1962 and very few are still around.
The '62 had ACADIAN spelled out in individual letters between the grill and the filler panel. A car with all the letters intact is the exception. As with most Acadian trim, they're not reproduced.
Welcome Gary.I also have a 62 Acadian Beaumont Deluxe (rare).They were only built in the last half of 1962.Deluxe that is.No idea how many were produced.My car was featured in the Chevelle Beaumont Elcamino mag in BC.50 years aniversary.
i hate these kind of posts...............we all wish to see this one , the guy just vanished , and does not realise at what point there are real acadian enthusiasts here .........
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1967 BEAUMONT 2 DOOR POST ALL NEW 283
1965 CHEV BEL AIR 230 3 SPEED
I LIKE THEM PLAIN , I LOVE BENCH SEATS , POVERTY CAPS,NO TRIM.
I HAVE THIS THING FOR A 4 DOOR 65 BISCAYNE 6 CYL STD DONT KNOW WHY ?
There was a guy (kid) on here a couple years ago that found and bought a rare Beaumont in a garage (I forget the exact details), and went on and on about it in a thread. When pressed for more details and pictures, he just stopped posting, and dropped off the site. I'm sure it was a "fishing tale".
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
My '62 Pontiac Acadian Beaumont convertible has the "radio delete" option. I'm wondering about getting a"modern" one that appears old. So, a couple of questions:
1. Does anyone with a '62 have an original radio? Can you please post a good close-up pic of the front of it?
2. Anyone have any leads on where I might buy an old radio, but with modern insides?
Hi Sudds, and welcome back ( notice you joined june 2013 ). Im just around the corner from you in sooke, not a pro on first gen but would a 63 or 64 be the same? Found out a month ago my neighbour has a 63 or 64 (cant remember) convertible, could get pics if no one else replies and it's the same.
My '62 Pontiac Acadian Beaumont convertible has the "radio delete" option. I'm wondering about getting a"modern" one that appears old. So, a couple of questions: 1. Does anyone with a '62 have an original radio? Can you please post a good close-up pic of the front of it? 2. Anyone have any leads on where I might buy an old radio, but with modern insides?
Thanks,
Sudds Langford, BC
I don't have a picture but once you know what you are looking for I think the best way is to just buy a non working one for cheap and get it retroed with am/fm and ipod input. Will run you 4 to 5 hundred but money well spent. If you go that route I can give you a guy's name in Vancouver who did mine. I have enjoyed many hours of listening from it and it looks bone stock letting you qualify for collector plates here.
I'm not sure what you mean by "skipped a year" Jim.
Acadian converts were made 2 years. 62 you could get a regular convert with buckets or bench seat. 63 was the last year for an Acadian convert, first year for Sport Deluxe (all SD cars had buckets) and it was the only year you could buy a Sport Deluxe convertible.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
I'm not sure what you mean by "skipped a year" Jim.
Acadian converts were made 2 years. 62 you could get a regular convert with buckets or bench seat. 63 was the last year for an Acadian convert, first year for Sport Deluxe (all SD cars had buckets) and it was the only year you could buy a Sport Deluxe convertible.
confused? So there was no convert in 64? SD or non SD?
this is what you are looking for ,this one is a 63 but think they are the same woods radio does the conversion and he may have a spare. he did mine works great.. http://www.woodradios.com/index.htm
if you are in surrey one day i can get you a non working one for $25
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Surrey BC
1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe http://www.63acadian.com/
Guys,My car is in here with pictures of the Beaumont Deluxe badge on the rear quarters.Two tone steering wheel full carpet higher door trim and inside handles ,upgraded upholstry,
Guys,My car is in here with pictures of the Beaumont Deluxe badge on the rear quarters.Two tone steering wheel full carpet higher door trim and inside handles ,upgraded upholstry,
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Surrey BC
1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe http://www.63acadian.com/
Will the non-working one for $25 you mentioned be "complete" with knobs etc.... just not working?
Is it better for me to buy this and then take it to Woods, or???
Will you please contact me at SgtSudds@gmail.com with the answers. I will be in Richmond this Thursday and might be able to meet up Thursday evening.
i will look and see if there is a complete set of knobs
i just remember picking it up at the swap meet last year thinking someone can use it.
could also work, never tested it.
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Surrey BC
1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe http://www.63acadian.com/
