This is off a little bit, but can I either post, or send you some GM letters, I have for some rare cars? Todd? I have 1 for 396-375 chevelle 2 door post-- 66 impala wagon 396 4 speed --71 monte carlo 4 speed-- and my car 1 of 2297 ?

Hi Brad,

Sorry for the length of this post, I feel strongly that you have make sure people know who their dealing with and where that person stands on the subject.

I spent the last seventeen years trying to pull together as much information as possible about Canadian built Chevelles and Beaumonts.  This included many summer trips out into the great Canadian landsacpe to meet members of my club, see local cars I'd never see otherwise and document all the cars that I could.

I been to as many salvage yards, car shows, and personal collections that I could find from Victoria, BC to Ottawa, Ontario and all the places in between.  Collecting information of these cars.   When I returned from my trips I had all this raw data to enter into my computer as well as "VIN decoding emails" to catch up on while I was away.

I also used to be the president of our club, web master of sorts (the real web wizards is Al McKenzie), writer, editor and publisher of our club magazine and offical Chevelle/Beaumont/Sprint/El Camino historian.   I'm the guy that answers many of the my car has the following... type questions.

Now I'm down to doing the odd article in the club magazine, still doing the email VIN decode requests and answering questions about these cars.   Still going out on recon missions to find more Chevelles and Beaumonts.    I always wanted to get a registry off the ground but like yourself wasn't sure about the best way to go about it.

I'm always looking to get that next car that I've never seen documented.   Doesn't matter to me whether the car's running, parts cars or in the salvage yard "about to meet its maker".   If I see them then I document them so they'll always logically exist after they no longer physically exist.

So far I have documented 4100 running examples and about half that number that no longer exist except in memories.   For that reason I haven't started a registry, the other reason would be that I'd have to start two at once

one Beaumont and one Canadian Chevelle.  Got to keep the "scales balanced"
as I love both cars and wouldn't want to disappoint anyone.

You're probably right in that we've already talked via email in the past.   I've been doing decodes since late '94 or January of '95.  That alone had me working overtime to keep up with the demand.   I can practically decode a car as I'm walking up to it and I always seem to find something special about each one.  I have a lot of the paint and trim codes in my head, as well as, most of the option codes.   I know and can recite the GM of Canada Vintage Vehicle Services number by memory.

I wasn't trying to sound boastful when I suggested you check me out.   I have a good reputation when it come to helping folks out with these and all Canadian built GM cars.   I wanted people to know off the bat that I can be trusted, no BS, no politics, I'm no wingnut.   Just straight answers from another car guy.

I've talked to so many people that when I'm at out of town car shows wearing my car club jacket.   I get to meet a lot of the people I've helped over the internet.   Beaing from BC and being on the AutoFest shows grounds I've met a lot of folks I talked via the Internet.   So far in the last ten year or so I've never meet anyone that I don't still talk to on occassion.

I just wanted folks to know that I have integrity and honour in what I do.  If I can answer your question I will,  if I can direct you to a resource that I believe can help you out I will.   There's no hidden agenda, I want folks to know as much about their car as possible, period end of story.

My goal with all this information I've collected is to write a book on the subject (Canadian Chevelles & Beaumonts) that would only deal with documented facts.   So far in my research some of my early beliefs have been shattered by fact but then new facts have kept me going to learn more.

For the posting challenged like myself what's a PM me?  Should probably know but don't.  

Well, in there somewhere is a good preface to a book.
Thanks for the reply and it is not to long. I have not been documenting cars as long as you have but I have owned 4 big block Canadian built Chevelles and Beaumonts from 1968 and 1969. During my "quest" for information I have learned a lot (and am still learning) about these cars and how unique they are to their US built brothers, even the Chevelles. So little is known about the Beaumont in particular that I try and help anyone who asks for help. Not that I am an expert but I am very particular for details (anal).
I think you will find a lot of interest, especially on this site, in a book that could assist others in the Canadian Beaumont/Chevelle story.
I get the feeling that you are hesitant to release information that you feel is not a documented fact but I do believe that there are people out there that do know. You just have to find them. Nobody can be an expert on every year and every model and with assistance and a network of people I think your daunting task may be a little easier. I know I would throw my hat in the ring.
If you want to send me a personal message (PM) click on my user name and it will take you to another screen with my user information. You will see on the right at the bottom a tab called personal messaging. Right under that it says send message.
Sorry for the wordy message. I'm not done with this topic yet.
Thanks again for the reply

-- Edited by SD 396 at 20:52, 2008-01-28

jfkheat wrote:

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The Beaumont registry sounds like a good idea. I will gladly send the info on my car.
James

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Thanks James. Hopefully we can get something put together. My son is computer genius and two of my cousins do website design. I may have to solicit some help.
 I'll keep everyone posted.
 

I know that GM used to send this information but they don't any more. I wish I had it for my car.
Thanks

Now that saves everyone a lot of time. Great info Dave.

I also just noticed the only 327 car is a wagon. That's kinda cool.

I tried to take pictures of the one for my 65 Canso, but no such luck. Just a bunch of glare, and too far a way. Time to get one of those $129 scanners Todd mentioned...

Strange isn't it, how some are mere days lead time, and others have months of lead time?

Update on the Beaumont Registry.
 What a lot of work this is going to be. Again I appreciate all the offers to send information about their car. I still don't have anything on the home page but hopefully will have something before I leave for vacation on Saturday.
 I am going to have (my son is going to have) an under construction homepage and some Beaumont pictures and whatever info I can get on there for now. When I am back home work will continue.
 I would like to ask the assistance of some of the great users on this forum if they would like to send me some pics of their 64-69 Beaumont that I can use for the picture gallery. If so, please include a brief description of their car with the year so my son will know for sure. I'll be away for a week. All pictures will have the lisence plates or tags erased, watermarked and no names of the owners. 
 Pictures can be sent to pictures@beaumonts.ca 


 There will also be a link to this forum on the website if it is OK. 
  I would like to ask again if there is anything you would like to find on the Beaumonts.ca website or included in the Beaumont Registry or if you just have questions to please contact me info@beaumontregistry.com

 Thanks, Brad
  

 

I had one of these for my 67 SD396 now in Kentucky-maybe he'll post/share it ?

Beautiful car ! I've been told 117 cars with the stripe, There's an original paint green stripe car out this way I've been after since high school !! its been a long time ! he's the original owner stored since 81/82-haven't seen it since that time but trust me I'm on it

Hi Dave,
       I will get you a copy. I am planning on rejoinning  the club. Can I send it with the application? Let me know . Thanks, Bill