Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

BIGCARGUY · BIGCARGUY

Hey guys, Wasn't sure where to post this regarding my '67 old 442 engine choice. Forgive me for putting an olds in the Beaumont section for this. I have a rust free '67 olds 442 which left the factory with a 400 and auto trans (base bench seat 442). I really want to install a 4-speed on which I have a Munc...

Double Z · Double Z

Looking to buy or where to buy 9.5" rear brake backing plates that are 2 piece to replace rusted out backing plates for 78-91 models Nova, Monte Carlo,+++ Rear spider gear pin lock bolt broken and not able to pull out axles. Thanks for any help.

Beaumont4008 · Beaumont4008

Wondering if any member has any of the front lower shock mounting u nuts in there parts bin they could spare. I have one but need four in total. They are for a 5/16 bolt. For my 69 Beaumont but I think were the same on all the line . Here is a pic.

jackbowes · jackbowes

just installed a agr 12:1 box on my 67 Beaumont . What pitman arm fits the box and centre link. I have a stock manual steering pitman,it fits the centrelink but not the box,I have a power steering pitman,it fits the box but not the centrelink.

since 1983 · since 1983

i took my Beaumont on the road a couple of times so far i checked the brakes before putting it on the road and changed all pads that where greasy ( 4 drums ) and replaced 2 cylinders 1 on pass side in front and 1 on drivers rear side due to greasy cylinders i re...

jlysholm · jlysholm

Finally removed the original upper rear control arms, and replaced them with the boxed Hotchkis option. Also installed Hotchkis frame/rear end braces. After 48yrs... the bushings were a major b#tch to remove! & installing the new bushing's aren't much fun either! I've also attached p...

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

put my old 66 front spring in my 68 because they were already sandblasted and painted . Just read the interchange thread on site and see theres a diameter differance , am I going to have a problem? will be changing spindles which will give me the chance to put the 68's in

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

What years of camaro/firebird can i get a quick ratio steering box from?

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

want to lower my 68 Beaumont but read so many differant ways with many differant results. woild like to hear of anyone who's lowered thier A body with success and what they used without trying to be sold a product. real life experiences please,any help is appreciated,thanks

wagon64sd · wagon64sd

I have a chance to purchase a n.o.s left quarter for my 67 Beaumont! of course listed 66,67 chevelle, for $1000, delivered, or I can get a repop,for about $700, has anybody experienced these new quarters from AMD,,or dynacorn,,I hear they fit really well?? or is it worth the extra$$ for the genuine gm...

DEJ · DEJ

Hi Everyone, I have the 1967 Pontiac, Acadian, Beaumont Chassis Shop Manual PS 53-132 printed in 1966. I also have an acquaintance, who considers himself somewhat of an authority on Beaumonts, mainly because he has owned 5 of them over some 28 years. He told me that, from his experience , the u...

jlysholm · jlysholm

Hi guys, Need sum help/feedback regarding stock front A-arm control bushings Vrs, polyurethane upgrades. Do the polyurethane kits provide a noticeable improvement? What bushing kit did you choose? Are they a pain in the arse to install? (as opposed to GM stock) I also want to replace the fro...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hello all - my name is Gar - I'm new here. '65 Acadian Beaumont / 230-6 / Powerglide column shift. I've just installed a new turn signal switch in the car, and all went well - signals are working fine. Then when I simply went to put the top end back together, the signal housing would not drop low enough for m...

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

does a 71 tempest frame match up to a 68-69 beaumont frame? -- Edited by dave the slave on Monday 13th of April 2015 10:03:53 AM

jmont64 · jmont64

I am just wanting to firm up my ride a little in the corners and see there are a few choices out there. Moving up to an 1 1/4" front sway bar looks like a good start. Few different manufacturers out there. Have heard lots about Hotchkiss, are they as good as they are advertised? Saw chrome moly, so...

marshalldude · marshalldude

anyone have one of these units

Willythickfoot · Willythickfoot

Hey guys. Can anyone tell me if a 285/70 15 will fit under a 69 Beaumont with 4.5 BS? Thanks, Dave

goertz · goertz

I'm going to get a set for my '66 Beaumont convertible. I'm still trying to decide on size. 17x8, or 15x7 with redlines. Unsure of tire size. Anyone have any pics of A bodies with either set up?

Daverd · Daverd

Any one have a picture of the correct 68 Beaumont Poverty hubcap? Thanks Dave

since 1983 · since 1983

here is my story , i lost one ,so when i installed the new mounts on my Beaumont about a year ago i did not replace the rad support mounts , i put back the old ones ( temporarily) but you know how long that could last !!! i did not want to have one side higher than the oth...

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	Should I do this or not? (Preview) Hey guys, Wasn't sure where to post this regarding my '67 old 442 engine choice. Forgive me for putting an olds in the Beaumont section for this. I have a rust free '67 olds 442 which left the factory with a 400 and auto trans (base bench seat 442). I really want to install a 4-speed on which I have a Munc...	BIGCARGUY	11	1729	Dec 4, 2015 by BIGCARGUY
	Split rear backing plates (Preview) Looking to buy or where to buy 9.5" rear brake backing plates that are 2 piece to replace rusted out backing plates for 78-91 models Nova, Monte Carlo,+++ Rear spider gear pin lock bolt broken and not able to pull out axles. Thanks for any help.	Double Z	2	851	Nov 3, 2015 by Double Z
	Looking for shock mounting nuts (Preview) Wondering if any member has any of the front lower shock mounting u nuts in there parts bin they could spare. I have one but need four in total. They are for a 5/16 bolt. For my 69 Beaumont but I think were the same on all the line . Here is a pic.	Beaumont4008	3	990	Oct 9, 2015 by NOS
	power steering 67 (Preview) just installed a agr 12:1 box on my 67 Beaumont . What pitman arm fits the box and centre link. I have a stock manual steering pitman,it fits the centrelink but not the box,I have a power steering pitman,it fits the box but not the centrelink.	jackbowes	1	931	Sep 30, 2015 by 4SPEED427
	sticky front brakes (Preview) i took my Beaumont on the road a couple of times so far i checked the brakes before putting it on the road and changed all pads that where greasy ( 4 drums ) and replaced 2 cylinders 1 on pass side in front and 1 on drivers rear side due to greasy cylinders i re...	since 1983	13	1445	Sep 25, 2015 by since 1983
	Installed Hotchkis Upper Control Arms (Preview) Finally removed the original upper rear control arms, and replaced them with the boxed Hotchkis option. Also installed Hotchkis frame/rear end braces. After 48yrs... the bushings were a major b#tch to remove! & installing the new bushing's aren't much fun either! I've also attached p...	jlysholm	1	1014	Aug 15, 2015 by hawkeye5766
	66 front spring in 68 (Preview) put my old 66 front spring in my 68 because they were already sandblasted and painted . Just read the interchange thread on site and see theres a diameter differance , am I going to have a problem? will be changing spindles which will give me the chance to put the 68's in	Beaumontster	2	934	Aug 14, 2015 by Beaumontster

	quick ratio steering box (Preview) What years of camaro/firebird can i get a quick ratio steering box from?	Beaumontster	10	1520	Aug 13, 2015 by Beaumontster
	lowering A body (Preview) want to lower my 68 Beaumont but read so many differant ways with many differant results. woild like to hear of anyone who's lowered thier A body with success and what they used without trying to be sold a product. real life experiences please,any help is appreciated,thanks	Beaumontster	12	1425	Aug 12, 2015 by 68sd396rag
	quarter panels,,,NOS,OR,REPRODUCTION (Preview) I have a chance to purchase a n.o.s left quarter for my 67 Beaumont! of course listed 66,67 chevelle, for $1000, delivered, or I can get a repop,for about $700, has anybody experienced these new quarters from AMD,,or dynacorn,,I hear they fit really well?? or is it worth the extra$$ for the genuine gm...	wagon64sd	6	1389	May 27, 2015 by Taylor55
	Front End Upper and Lower A Frames (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have the 1967 Pontiac, Acadian, Beaumont Chassis Shop Manual PS 53-132 printed in 1966. I also have an acquaintance, who considers himself somewhat of an authority on Beaumonts, mainly because he has owned 5 of them over some 28 years. He told me that, from his experience , the u...	DEJ	3	1023	May 16, 2015 by DEJ
	Upgrading: A-Arm control bushings & ball joints (Preview) Hi guys, Need sum help/feedback regarding stock front A-arm control bushings Vrs, polyurethane upgrades. Do the polyurethane kits provide a noticeable improvement? What bushing kit did you choose? Are they a pain in the arse to install? (as opposed to GM stock) I also want to replace the fro...	jlysholm	6	1232	May 14, 2015 by bowtieboy
	'65 Beaumont upper steering column problem... (Preview) Hello all - my name is Gar - I'm new here. '65 Acadian Beaumont / 230-6 / Powerglide column shift. I've just installed a new turn signal switch in the car, and all went well - signals are working fine. Then when I simply went to put the top end back together, the signal housing would not drop low enough for m...	Tenrag	11	1245	May 12, 2015 by Tenrag
	frame (Preview) does a 71 tempest frame match up to a 68-69 beaumont frame? -- Edited by dave the slave on Monday 13th of April 2015 10:03:53 AM	Beaumontster	1	1044	Apr 13, 2015 by dcneric

	Need a suggestion for a little stiffer sway bar (Preview) I am just wanting to firm up my ride a little in the corners and see there are a few choices out there. Moving up to an 1 1/4" front sway bar looks like a good start. Few different manufacturers out there. Have heard lots about Hotchkiss, are they as good as they are advertised? Saw chrome moly, so...	jmont64	23	2513	Apr 4, 2015 by jmont64
	hydroboost braking system (Preview) anyone have one of these units	marshalldude	13	2085	Jan 8, 2015 by jlysholm
	285/70 15 question (Preview) Hey guys. Can anyone tell me if a 285/70 15 will fit under a 69 Beaumont with 4.5 BS? Thanks, Dave	Willythickfoot	17	2169	Jan 1, 2015 by Willythickfoot
	Hurst Dazzler wheels? (Preview) I'm going to get a set for my '66 Beaumont convertible. I'm still trying to decide on size. 17x8, or 15x7 with redlines. Unsure of tire size. Anyone have any pics of A bodies with either set up?	goertz	21	4648	Dec 24, 2014 by cheetah 427
	Picture of 68 beaumont poverty cap (Preview) Any one have a picture of the correct 68 Beaumont Poverty hubcap? Thanks Dave	Daverd	5	1352	Nov 25, 2014 by Daverd
	i need 1 body mount (Preview) here is my story , i lost one ,so when i installed the new mounts on my Beaumont about a year ago i did not replace the rad support mounts , i put back the old ones ( temporarily) but you know how long that could last !!! i did not want to have one side higher than the oth...	since 1983	3	1304	Jul 8, 2014 by NOS
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