Beaumont Chassis Tech Forum

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...

68sd396 · 68sd396

Was the optional J52 standard on all Beaumont SD models in 1968?

jlysholm · jlysholm

Hi guys, Many changes have been made since last summer to prepare for this weekend's Peach-City Beach Cruise in Penticton. Just getting the final details finished before the show this weekend. Let's just say... you'll hear me coming at least 6 blocks away before you see me! ...Gonna be fun!!!...

jlysholm · jlysholm

I just installed disc brakes on the front end. What type of type of brake fluid should I be using? DOT-3 or 4 or 5?

bragabuster · bragabuster

I've decided to change my rear brake cylinder, I've managed to loosen the bolts to the old cylinder but the bolt attaching The break line won't budge and I'm afraid I might strip it.It's already getting close. I'm turning it in the same direction as when I loosened the cylinder bolts so I assume it woul...

timbuk · timbuk

do you think this would work?

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

can I order a complete front end kit or do i have to order one part? who is my best bet to order from?

361waystocrash · 361waystocrash

I just bought their stage 2 kit with new control arms front and rear for my small block 68 Beaumont , great looking kit! My question is what camber and caster settings should I be aiming for? Car is not going to be full blown auto cross car, it will also do a bunch of highway duty. Thanks for any input!

rosies car · rosies car

I would like to install PS in my car, my Question is, what cars PS box's will work for me?

farmer_dre · farmer_dre

Hey all, Looking into a set of ralley wheels 15x7 or 15x8. I'm leaning toward the 15x8's What do you guys suggest for tire sizes? im thinking stagered wider in the back little narrower in the front? Can you stuff 295/50/15's on the back or well the tires rub the fenders? or should I stick with 275/60/...

blackbird307 · blackbird307

I'm tying to install power steering on my 66 beaumont. I have all the parts (atleast I think lol), came with the car when I purchased it. I have the steering box on, but im stuck at the water pump pulley. I'm trying to install a double grooved pulley but it doesn't fit. Apparently it's a big block pulley, di...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

I am going to replace the rear control arm bushings on my wagon this winter. I notice that Summit has some Prothane that do not have the outer shells, so you have to burn out the original rubber and reuse the shells, they also carry energy suspension ones that have the outer shells, Press out old, pres...

jasonlaing · jasonlaing

Im looking for a turn signal cam as well as the upper mast jacket bearing for my 65 beaumont sd. My two year old was playing in my car. Grr.....let me know where to buy one or order one from. Thanks

jasonlaing · jasonlaing

Just installed a brake booster for a 65 chevelle and a dual master cylinder from a 66 chevelle with drum brakes all around. The brakes are really sensitive, hard to stop without locking up wheels. Any ideas how to make them less sensitive?

blackbird307 · blackbird307

I have a Chilton's Auto Repair Manual year 1967. To remove upper ball joint it tells me to Jackup lower arm, remove wheel, drum, ball joint nut and remove rivets then force it out . It says to remove the lower ball joint, the process is the same? Does that mean I have to remove the upper ball joint as well? Th...

bowtieboy · bowtieboy

Just finished up a swap on my 67 Beaumont with a mbm power brake kit.Bench bled the heck out of the master cylinder, brakes, etc, tested the prop valve that came with the kit to check that its centered.Now for my problem, you can visually see the calipers/pistons move on the front brakes. But as soon as yo...

Pechetr · Pechetr

I just bought a 68 beaumont with factory front disc/rear drums. I am looking to upgrade them to power brakes. I have ordered the stock booster/master combo but what is required other than a new proportioning valve is there anything else I am missing? Does the brake pedal set up need to be changed at all?...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

We all know that the 1965 chevelle Z-16 used the larger 11x2 inch brakes all around. they were taken from the full size chevrolets at the time. Does anyone know if they are talking 1964 fulsize brakes or 1965 fullsize brakes? I think it is a really simple swapover on a chevelle, just not sure if they me...

jlysholm · jlysholm

I absolutely luv the new high heels I picked up for the Beau. ...Really gives the car an era correct bad ass look. The chrome and paint finish are excellent. (I havn`t found any blemishes) Chrome valve stems and caps were also provided, but I perfer the standard black option. The black SD stripe kit wil...

jlysholm · jlysholm

...You may have saved me sum $$$ Trucker! ...just purchased the Keystone Series-32 Klassics 15 x 7" Purchased from "Daryle" @Wheelmaster Classics-Calgary (403) 547-0605 $290 each(taxes inc) Includes lug nuts + centre caps Ready to-go (in stock). Shipping via Greyhound. (ver...

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	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	1306	Jul 8, 2014 by NOS
	RPO J52 Disc Brake option... (Preview) Was the optional J52 standard on all Beaumont SD models in 1968?	68sd396	14	3824	Jul 4, 2014 by 427carl
	'67 Beaumont "Summer Upgrades" (Preview) Hi guys, Many changes have been made since last summer to prepare for this weekend's Peach-City Beach Cruise in Penticton. Just getting the final details finished before the show this weekend. Let's just say... you'll hear me coming at least 6 blocks away before you see me! ...Gonna be fun!!!...	jlysholm	17	1682	Jun 19, 2014 by 427carl
	Disc Brake Fluid (Preview) I just installed disc brakes on the front end. What type of type of brake fluid should I be using? DOT-3 or 4 or 5?	jlysholm	6	1316	May 24, 2014 by 427carl
	Brake line nut problem (Preview) I've decided to change my rear brake cylinder, I've managed to loosen the bolts to the old cylinder but the bolt attaching The break line won't budge and I'm afraid I might strip it.It's already getting close. I'm turning it in the same direction as when I loosened the cylinder bolts so I assume it woul...	bragabuster	22	1726	May 10, 2014 by GLHS60
	disc brakes for a 65 invader (Preview) do you think this would work?	timbuk	19	1725	Apr 27, 2014 by 427carl
	anyone sell complete moog front end kits? (Preview) can I order a complete front end kit or do i have to order one part? who is my best bet to order from?	65 SD L79	7	3232	Jan 13, 2014 by 427carl

	Anyone with hotchkis suspension? (Preview) I just bought their stage 2 kit with new control arms front and rear for my small block 68 Beaumont , great looking kit! My question is what camber and caster settings should I be aiming for? Car is not going to be full blown auto cross car, it will also do a bunch of highway duty. Thanks for any input!	361waystocrash	7	1304	Dec 20, 2013 by 361waystocrash
	65 SD power steering conversion. (Preview) I would like to install PS in my car, my Question is, what cars PS box's will work for me?	rosies car	4	1274	Dec 16, 2013 by 427carl
	Tire Size (Preview) Hey all, Looking into a set of ralley wheels 15x7 or 15x8. I'm leaning toward the 15x8's What do you guys suggest for tire sizes? im thinking stagered wider in the back little narrower in the front? Can you stuff 295/50/15's on the back or well the tires rub the fenders? or should I stick with 275/60/...	farmer_dre	5	1691	Sep 3, 2013 by 66 Beau
	Power steering upgrade 1966 beaumont difficulties (Preview) I'm tying to install power steering on my 66 beaumont. I have all the parts (atleast I think lol), came with the car when I purchased it. I have the steering box on, but im stuck at the water pump pulley. I'm trying to install a double grooved pulley but it doesn't fit. Apparently it's a big block pulley, di...	blackbird307	21	2073	Aug 10, 2013 by blackbird307
	Thoughts on Poly rear control bushings (Preview) I am going to replace the rear control arm bushings on my wagon this winter. I notice that Summit has some Prothane that do not have the outer shells, so you have to burn out the original rubber and reuse the shells, they also carry energy suspension ones that have the outer shells, Press out old, pres...	beaumontguru	7	1479	Aug 7, 2013 by u2easy
	65 beaumont turn signal cam (Preview) Im looking for a turn signal cam as well as the upper mast jacket bearing for my 65 beaumont sd. My two year old was playing in my car. Grr.....let me know where to buy one or order one from. Thanks	jasonlaing	0	1014	Jun 24, 2013 by jasonlaing
	65 beaumont sd rag, brake booster/master cylinder (Preview) Just installed a brake booster for a 65 chevelle and a dual master cylinder from a 66 chevelle with drum brakes all around. The brakes are really sensitive, hard to stop without locking up wheels. Any ideas how to make them less sensitive?	jasonlaing	20	2590	Jun 24, 2013 by jasonlaing

	Replacing front lower ball joint on a 1966 Beaumont (Preview) I have a Chilton's Auto Repair Manual year 1967. To remove upper ball joint it tells me to Jackup lower arm, remove wheel, drum, ball joint nut and remove rivets then force it out . It says to remove the lower ball joint, the process is the same? Does that mean I have to remove the upper ball joint as well? Th...	blackbird307	12	2036	Jun 23, 2013 by poncho62
	No front brake pressure after disc swap ( 1 2 ) Got it all worked out! (Preview) Just finished up a swap on my 67 Beaumont with a mbm power brake kit.Bench bled the heck out of the master cylinder, brakes, etc, tested the prop valve that came with the kit to check that its centered.Now for my problem, you can visually see the calipers/pistons move on the front brakes. But as soon as yo...	bowtieboy	31	2770	Jun 11, 2013 by bowtieboy
	1968 power brake upgrade (Preview) I just bought a 68 beaumont with factory front disc/rear drums. I am looking to upgrade them to power brakes. I have ordered the stock booster/master combo but what is required other than a new proportioning valve is there anything else I am missing? Does the brake pedal set up need to be changed at all?...	Pechetr	14	2061	Apr 27, 2013 by Pechetr
	Z-16 chevelle brakes (Preview) We all know that the 1965 chevelle Z-16 used the larger 11x2 inch brakes all around. they were taken from the full size chevrolets at the time. Does anyone know if they are talking 1964 fulsize brakes or 1965 fullsize brakes? I think it is a really simple swapover on a chevelle, just not sure if they me...	beaumontguru	5	1632	Apr 5, 2013 by 2drpost
	UPDATE: Keystone Klassic Wheels (Preview) I absolutely luv the new high heels I picked up for the Beau. ...Really gives the car an era correct bad ass look. The chrome and paint finish are excellent. (I havn`t found any blemishes) Chrome valve stems and caps were also provided, but I perfer the standard black option. The black SD stripe kit wil...	jlysholm	14	1402	Apr 2, 2013 by trucker
	Keystone Klassic Wheels (Preview) ...You may have saved me sum $$$ Trucker! ...just purchased the Keystone Series-32 Klassics 15 x 7" Purchased from "Daryle" @Wheelmaster Classics-Calgary (403) 547-0605 $290 each(taxes inc) Includes lug nuts + centre caps Ready to-go (in stock). Shipping via Greyhound. (ver...	jlysholm	22	1931	Mar 31, 2013 by jlysholm
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