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Hi  sorry for my english       I would like to  confirm before to buy a 68 beaumont   if I remouve ( change doors ) on 68 beaumont  the  dr post  and i fix 2 dr hardtop  and I change the side glass ,  Do I have to change the track for the side glass.  and  Do I have to change the post . Can the transformation be done ???

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Martin



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The 1968 2 dr. post is a very desirable car. It would be a travesty to cut it up and make a hardtop. There are structural issues with doing this as well. I would encourage you to not attempt this.



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exactly what ray said, leave it a post car evileye



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Leave it a Post car times 3!!

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Martin1967 wrote:

 Can the transformation be done ???

Thanks     Hope to read you soon

Martin

         NO       best to buy a hart top or enjoy the post car   



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Sorry I don' t offend anyone. I just would like to know.
Martin

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I don't think you have to worry about offending these guys Martin, they have thick skin but they are saying most people would be content with the post car and it wouldn't be worth the effort and so on to change it. Having said that I talked to a guy awhile ago that took a 65 Beaumont 4 door and made some cuts and splices and ended up with a 2 door hardtop. I never got a chance to see it as he lives less than an hour down the road from me but he said it went together way easier than he expected it to. He obviously had some parts cars to come up with the components but it can be done if a person's mind is set on it.

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yup, no offence martin wink

alot of work to convert to a hardtop, the post version is very desirable model also 



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2drpost wrote:

 

alot of work to convert to a hardtop, the post version is very desirable model also 

 I agree.



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Wow those must be those projects you were telling me about. So cool and so unique. Feel free to show us lots of pictures. By the cut out at the back of the cab you guys aren't afraid of an alteration.

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I have a body shop and I like to transform . I transform this truck 1946 International kb pickup . International never bilt this cab over with this model kb . I think I can change 2 dr post on 2 dr harttop . but I know the 2dr post is desirable Original You have reason .I try to found a hardtop.
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If you looking for a complet Restoration of your Pontiac . Email me at dan97123@hotmail.com I have 20 years experiance

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I'll try get a picture of that International pickup that I told you about that my cousin has. I just hope there isn't a tree growing up through it.

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This is other project    enjoy  .    



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You are a busy man. Thanks for sharing, we all enjoy those types of pictures.

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Wow , GREAt work Martin ! I think you can make just about anything

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Wicked trucks!thumbsup.gifthumbsup.gif



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Great metal work Martin, thanks for sharing photos.

- you sure have some amazing fabricating & welding skills

I think both the 1965 (L79) & 1968 (L78) Chevelle or Beaumont, is one of the nicest years, in a 2 door post.
- the look just screams, of a muscle car sleeper (L79, 327-350HP / L78, 396-375HP)



 





-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Sunday 15th of February 2015 08:53:52 AM

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nice work there martin, love that COE International smile

 



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  WOW..  nice work Martin.. where is home for you ?  Montreal.. it says in your bio..



-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Sunday 15th of February 2015 10:37:08 AM

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I live close to Alexandria Ontario on the Quebec side.
regards Martin

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Nice work Martin.

I'm not afraid of cutting up a car to make what I want, however I do make a point of not cutting up a good car.

If you have a post car and want to build a hardtop go for it. If I recall correctly though is that hardtop cars had a bit more bracing through the roof to offer more structural strength and collision protection to compensate for the lack of a B pillar.

I've only ever owned hardtops so can not say for certain that my previous statement is 100% correct. But it would make sense.

By the way welcome to the site from Regina.

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I will post some pictures of Martin's work that he sent me earlier in a separate thread.

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Thanks

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