'65 Beaumont Convertible

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Before embarking on any suspension or brake upgrades, I entered an autocross to get a baseline on how it performed. It handled like Noah's Arc.

I decided to upgrade the factory drum brakes to factory style disc brakes, went with an SSBC kit. I should have went with Wilwood from the start but will upgrade that later.
Got the new Spindle on, and then didnt like the look of the factory suspension anymore, so I ordered a UMI Performance Stage 5 Handling setup. This included Viking Double Adjustable Coilovers for the front and Double Adjustable shocks for the rear. UMI is a great company to deal with, excellent customer service, awesome product, perfect fitment, top notch quality, and great prices. I completely recommend them if you are looking at upgrading your suspension.

[Arctic_Ragtop]

Now that I had the front suspension and brakes done, my attention turned to the rear. That went in alot easier than I was expecting. The hardest part was getting the old bushings out of the ears on the differential, although this wasnt as difficult as anticipated. A little help from a torch and an air chisel and I was done. My little guy came out to check on the progress.


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Once the rear suspension was complete I turned my attention to the Dakota Digital Dash I had waiting in the cue. Much like I did with UMI's product, I will give a solid review to the Dakota Digital proudct. The product fitment, quality, instructions and overall satisfaction with this company has been great. I would estimate that it took me 6-8 hours to get the entire system wired and functioning.