Hello to everyone from SE Alberta. I am a Beaumont lover for many years. I had my first Beaumont in my early 20's, that being a 69 2 dr hardtop...then a 2nd 69 ...and then into my late 20's and early 30's a 68 2dr hardtop. I had been Beaumontless for all of 20 yrs before I managed to purchased my 4th Beaumont, a 68 convertible.
Now this car is going to be my pre-retirement pride and joy.
My 68 Convertible has definitely seen alot of life, and it shows. It was created in Oshawa in late March of 68, and shipped to Carter Motors in Kelowna BC in early April of 68. The original powertrain is long gone...and the existing Sm Blk is dismal at best...Surprisingly...the body is super nice, floor pans and trunk are 95% clean. Being an original Code A Tuxedo Black body with red buckets console interior....I think it needs to stay true to those colors. But...the powertrain is going to be upgraded to a more suitable 396, TH 400, and a 12bolt 3:42 posi. Nothing crazy, just a nice reliable, calm, cruiser. I have taken the liberty to enhance its option list slighty and have sourced and added the factory GM reclining passenger seat, map light mirror, Disc brakes (single piston), boxed rear lower control arms and sway bar, F41 control arm brackets/braces, 1-1/4" front sway bar, 15x7 rallys with short caps, in-dash tach, found an OEM replacement remote driver side mirror, wheel opening mouldings, BB hood, T3 headlights... ........so far.
I am hoping to interact with others here, for advice, parts, and technical assistance.
Thank you again for having me.
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In my opinion, I think it really is a great combination, my past cars were two blue and one green.....I often wonder how many 1968 V8 convertibles were this combination with the factory buckets and console???
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too funny....lol....just a mild 396. This car has nothing to prove on a racetrack....it needs to be calm and reliable...with the torque of a Big Block.....simple and pure. Although I did breify....very breifly consider building a 427 and creating a clone " CONROY CHEETAH" car.....but that went away really quickly.
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Now that is very cool....someone that actually knows about Carter Motors in Kelowna....I am gonna pick your brain alot now....I want to find...something...anything...from or about the Carter Motors Kelowna dealership....even just an image of the dealer sticker they used back in the 60s???? I sooooo much want to add that sticker/emblem to the trunk lid of my car!...please please.....pretty please.
Yeah it was a nice metal one. Think I sold it for $25 about 5 years ago. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for another. Will see if I still have a picture of it.
Thank you so very much....I am determined to find some Carter Motors information and dealer info...This Beaumont is very worthy to get back some of its roots in Kelowna....I have already purchased some vintage 1968 British Columbia license plates to pay homage' to its BC roots. Thank you so much again!
Welcome Aboard Wayne!! From a fellow 68/69 Beaumont fan I love your car, good luck with the journey sounds like you've done your research on where to take it!
Thank you for your kind words. I definitely want to keep this car true to 1968 standards...I am not so much worried about numbers matching...casting dates arent really in my scope....just want legitimate brackets and peices to stay true to the factory assembly. I have watched pretty much every last video of chevelles and beaumonts under hood and other areas to hopefully ensure I get it right.
Welcome to CP, great group of guys and info. She looks pretty straight and nice plate. If we all build our cars the same..it would be boring. Looking forward to the build thread!
Thank you for the warm welcome.....I am hoping to network with others to help me achieve my Beaumont goals....as well as help others if I can while they pursue their car goals....Definitely try to avoid political and religious discussions!
Definitely try to avoid political and religious discussions!
Yes, we've lost a couple of members here because they didn't like the ban on those topics but it's for the best that those topics stay away. This site improved greatly when that was implemented.
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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
I personally am an ordained Reverend Father....I understand I have no business preaching on here...nor would I ever...That is my personal business. I will give respect...and hopefully receive respect. very simple.
I'm always interested when people are searching for their car's original selling dealership. Hopefully you are able to find what you are looking for.
I just took a few minutes to do some digging myself, but all I was able to come up with so far is the obituary of the owner of the dealership. He sounds like he was a nice guy.
'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.
Thank you for taking the time to dig into the Carter Motors connection....I too have done some lite digging and havent found much direct dealership information. I am certainly hopeful someone may come forward with some good information and pictures??
