Beaumont Body Tech Forum

curiousfarmer · curiousfarmer

Hello I finally am getting to the frame-off restoration of my 64 Beaumont! After owning this car for 23 years, it's finally in disassembly! I am missing some chrome pieces though and am wondering if anyone can help me out?? I am in need of drivers side chrome strips for the door and rear quarter and 1 of th...

mylo · mylo

Well I finally finished the bodywork and sanding and got to the paint, I gave her 3 coats of 2010 Camaro Synergy Green and then 3 coats of clear, the paint went on great with no runs but I did have a couple in the clear coat { easy Fix } I am going to put on 2 more coats of clear and then work on the interior and wiri...

Myquik66 · Myquik66

If a bought a chevelle replacement hood for my Beaumont, would the hood catch be compatible with my hood latch, or would I have to do some altering of parts?

since 1983 · since 1983

i have a rusted area at the base of the windshield , there is a strip about 2 inches wide between the winshield and the grill ( where the wiper shafts run throught) this strip in question is rusted and i would like to know if i will have to change the whole cowl or juste the top part this part appears...

65post · 65post

Anyone use this paint on here? If so has anyone had problems with the ( 4th Dimension ) line like the clear lifting off or cracking!

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Is the sheet metal shifter hump screwed down or welded on to the floor pan?

JJ · JJ

Was it an option to have the antenna on the back of the cars ?

mikkelsen · mikkelsen

is there a reason that my 68 beaumont trunk lid hangs over the back panel and is not flush it has never been hit

rb 502 · rb 502

Could anyone please tell me if the metal emblems for the trunk lid, and probably the dash, are the same for the 1969 model. I realize that the back emblems go in a slightly different place. Just hoping to buy some reproduction emblems. I see that they are for sale. Trying to trim out my 1969. Thanks fo...

cjfreez · cjfreez

Does anyone know if there is aftermarket upper door weatherstrip channel available for a 67 Beaumont. This is the metal chrome channel that the weatherstrip fits into running from the front windshiend pillar all the way back to the rear quarter glass. If not, does anyone have a nice driver side pilla...

vintagefarms · vintagefarms

I am a rookie with beaumonts.. Can someone please explain the mid body side trim on my 65 beaumont deluxe wagon 4dr? I presume? that it comes on 1965 "deluxe" beaumonts only. Does this come on 1965 4dr deluxe cars only? Did they make a 1965 2dr deluxe? I can't find a pic anywhere that shows...

65sssd · 65sssd

I am looking for a 3 1/2" butterfly spring clip that is either a blind clip or a bolt on clip for 65 Beaumont Rocker molding. Any ideas because the biggest I could find was 2 3/4" and the molding itself is 3" so it wouldn't work. Thanks in advance, Paul.

64 SportWagon · 64 SportWagon

Hi i finally got some paint on my wagon parts and it kinda turned opaque the first coat went on fine then the last coat turned whitish it is pale yellow(72) colour.The paint is 2 part urethane and i did put flex agent into the paint for the rubber nose.I left it overnight to see if any change and it did not cha...

cjfreez · cjfreez

New to Beaumonts, is the antenna in the front for customs & rear for SDs & SS models?? Have seen both, would like to know if it was a certain option or what the real answer is. Thanks

66canbuilt · 66canbuilt

Does anyone know if the front trim on a 66 Beaumont custom (front of hood,fenders and below the grille is the same as on a 66 chevelle? Mine needs replacing thanks

66canbuilt · 66canbuilt

Does anyone know if the front trim on a 66 Beaumont (front of hood,fenders and under the grille is the same as on a Chevelle? - mine needs replacing thanks

Steve C · Steve C

I am considering buying a set of 4 bumper guards for my car. Has anyone here bought a reproduction set? Are you happy with the quality?

since 1983 · since 1983

what does this involve ??? motor and tranny are out , also interior is gutted ( but my floor pans are all welded in ) i want to slip in a new full trunk floor under there , thats why i am asking ??

mylo · mylo

Well my holidays flew by and I didn't get the car painted but its close !!! I had a spare hood so I sandblasted it and Epoxy primered , sealcoated and painted with 3 coats of paint and 4 coats of Laquer, it turned out pretty good for 1st attempt and it was good practice before I get to the car. Its been a slow go b...

bigals69 · bigals69

There seems to be alot of talk these days on water based Automotive paints, Anyone have any knowhow with this? If you tried this and how do you like it?

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	1964 Beaumont Custom Trim wanted!! (Preview) Hello I finally am getting to the frame-off restoration of my 64 Beaumont! After owning this car for 23 years, it's finally in disassembly! I am missing some chrome pieces though and am wondering if anyone can help me out?? I am in need of drivers side chrome strips for the door and rear quarter and 1 of th...	curiousfarmer	5	731	Jan 1, 2012 by curiousfarmer
	1969 Beaumont resto progress (Preview) Well I finally finished the bodywork and sanding and got to the paint, I gave her 3 coats of 2010 Camaro Synergy Green and then 3 coats of clear, the paint went on great with no runs but I did have a couple in the clear coat { easy Fix } I am going to put on 2 more coats of clear and then work on the interior and wiri...	mylo	8	988	Dec 10, 2011 by bigals69
	Hood compatability (Preview) If a bought a chevelle replacement hood for my Beaumont, would the hood catch be compatible with my hood latch, or would I have to do some altering of parts?	Myquik66	6	780	Nov 19, 2011 by Myquik66
	rust on the top of my cowl (Preview) i have a rusted area at the base of the windshield , there is a strip about 2 inches wide between the winshield and the grill ( where the wiper shafts run throught) this strip in question is rusted and i would like to know if i will have to change the whole cowl or juste the top part this part appears...	since 1983	4	954	Nov 16, 2011 by 427carl
	Sherwin Williams Paint (Preview) Anyone use this paint on here? If so has anyone had problems with the ( 4th Dimension ) line like the clear lifting off or cracking!	65post	7	873	Nov 16, 2011 by JerryA
	Question for 68-72 factory 4 speed owners (Preview) Is the sheet metal shifter hump screwed down or welded on to the floor pan?	4SPEED427	23	1555	Nov 16, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	Antenna (Preview) Was it an option to have the antenna on the back of the cars ?	JJ	1	695	Nov 10, 2011 by SD 396

	beaumont trunk lids (Preview) is there a reason that my 68 beaumont trunk lid hangs over the back panel and is not flush it has never been hit	mikkelsen	4	753	Oct 29, 2011 by mikkelsen
	SD emblems (Preview) Could anyone please tell me if the metal emblems for the trunk lid, and probably the dash, are the same for the 1969 model. I realize that the back emblems go in a slightly different place. Just hoping to buy some reproduction emblems. I see that they are for sale. Trying to trim out my 1969. Thanks fo...	rb 502	8	1823	Oct 16, 2011 by rb 502
	upper door weatherstrip channel (Preview) Does anyone know if there is aftermarket upper door weatherstrip channel available for a 67 Beaumont. This is the metal chrome channel that the weatherstrip fits into running from the front windshiend pillar all the way back to the rear quarter glass. If not, does anyone have a nice driver side pilla...	cjfreez	3	783	Oct 15, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	mid height side trim question 65 beaumont. (Preview) I am a rookie with beaumonts.. Can someone please explain the mid body side trim on my 65 beaumont deluxe wagon 4dr? I presume? that it comes on 1965 "deluxe" beaumonts only. Does this come on 1965 4dr deluxe cars only? Did they make a 1965 2dr deluxe? I can't find a pic anywhere that shows...	vintagefarms	9	1456	Oct 14, 2011 by vintagefarms
	Looking for somebody who sells larger molding clips!! (Preview) I am looking for a 3 1/2" butterfly spring clip that is either a blind clip or a bolt on clip for 65 Beaumont Rocker molding. Any ideas because the biggest I could find was 2 3/4" and the molding itself is 3" so it wouldn't work. Thanks in advance, Paul.	65sssd	21	1048	Oct 8, 2011 by 65sssd
	Painter Question! (Preview) Hi i finally got some paint on my wagon parts and it kinda turned opaque the first coat went on fine then the last coat turned whitish it is pale yellow(72) colour.The paint is 2 part urethane and i did put flex agent into the paint for the rubber nose.I left it overnight to see if any change and it did not cha...	64 SportWagon	4	825	Oct 5, 2011 by 64 SportWagon
	Antenna front or rear (Preview) New to Beaumonts, is the antenna in the front for customs & rear for SDs & SS models?? Have seen both, would like to know if it was a certain option or what the real answer is. Thanks	cjfreez	18	1574	Oct 4, 2011 by 427carl

	66 Beaumont front trim (Preview) Does anyone know if the front trim on a 66 Beaumont custom (front of hood,fenders and below the grille is the same as on a 66 chevelle? Mine needs replacing thanks	66canbuilt	1	671	Sep 23, 2011 by Tin Man Auto
	66 beaumont front trim (Preview) Does anyone know if the front trim on a 66 Beaumont (front of hood,fenders and under the grille is the same as on a Chevelle? - mine needs replacing thanks	66canbuilt	0	658	Sep 23, 2011 by 66canbuilt
	1967 bumper guards REVISED (Preview) I am considering buying a set of 4 bumper guards for my car. Has anyone here bought a reproduction set? Are you happy with the quality?	Steve C	4	902	Sep 18, 2011 by 67BBSD
	frame off on a Beaumont ?? (Preview) what does this involve ??? motor and tranny are out , also interior is gutted ( but my floor pans are all welded in ) i want to slip in a new full trunk floor under there , thats why i am asking ??	since 1983	9	1295	Sep 15, 2011 by since 1983
	1969 Beaumont Resto Progress (Preview) Well my holidays flew by and I didn't get the car painted but its close !!! I had a spare hood so I sandblasted it and Epoxy primered , sealcoated and painted with 3 coats of paint and 4 coats of Laquer, it turned out pretty good for 1st attempt and it was good practice before I get to the car. Its been a slow go b...	mylo	8	1054	Sep 13, 2011 by bigals69
	Water Base Automotive paint (Preview) There seems to be alot of talk these days on water based Automotive paints, Anyone have any knowhow with this? If you tried this and how do you like it?	bigals69	23	4391	Sep 11, 2011 by Canadian Poncho
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