General Acadian/Ventura Discussion

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, I want to change over the stock throttle linkage to a cable system. Is there another car that was equipped with a cable system I could get one from you can suggest with all necessary items such as brackets, etc... before I go with something aftermarket? Thanks Tony

crazydog · crazydog

Hi everyone, I have given up on trying to locate a stock Acadian steering wheel for my 66' Canso and have moved my focus onto the type of wheel I've attached an image of. After nailing down what I wanted I find out that most suppliers of this GM Classic wheel only produce wheel horn kits for 1967 & up, th...

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, I have a new steering box to go into my 66' Canso. The box I bought new actually has the shaft attached to it. Any input on how the the orignal box comes out, does it drop out from the bottom, do I have to pull a header, etc... Thank you Tony

crazydog · crazydog

Hi everyone, I thought I'd pass these pics on and ask for some help on a few topics. I had been asking since October on this forum about drop spindles, rims, etc... I just rolled my Canso out of my shop today to look at how it turned out. I went with the CPP disc brake kit with 2" drop spindles, dropped it...

65sssd · 65sssd

Here is a 65 Acadian post. It is complete with it's original drivetrain and trim. It is a little odd with it's back-up lights and the M-35 option. Looks like a Cypress green also.

pathfinder58 · pathfinder58

Hi,ive just bought a 1966 Acadian Canso 2dr ht in really rough shape,needs just about every panel replaced but it does have the reggie,but I wanted to run the numbers to find out what it is or was.I will post some pics soon,heres the numbers,thanks. style 71537 26 9 body no. 807747 paint 2D t...

horder · horder

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=971&aid=443&pop=0

68beaumont · 68beaumont

Would these be correct for 69 Acadian w/rally wheels? These are original plain derby caps. -- Edited by 68beaumont on Sunday 29th of January 2012 01:00:40 PM

Islander · Islander

Sold new to Tilden Rent-A-Car in January 1965, and to a new owner in Victoria BC in November 1965, Here is the Owner Protection Plan Book. All the service coupons are intact, with only one warranty coupon removed. Must have been a reliable ride!

crazydog · crazydog

Looking for a set of taillight lenses, all lenses on the car if someone has them new. I understand Menno in Vancouver had some made but he's out, doesn't know when he'll get more made. I'm wondering if anyone bought some from him or had some that are new and willing to part with. Let me know Tony 250-638-68...

68sd · 68sd

1962 14,654 produced Paint (brochure) production date model engine colour location? owner pic unknown ??11 194ci B.C link car #00028 Acadian 2dr sdn unknown ...

68sd · 68sd

thanks to Canso Dan for this production list of Acadians from march 28-30th 1966 March 28th 1966 71569 194ci N (020 red bench) 6410 Quebec #805186 Canso 4dr sdn M35 Madeira Maro...

65post · 65post

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ARCADIAN · ARCADIAN

There is a set of tailites for a 66/67 Acadian and (2) trunk trims for a 66 on ebay, not cheap but---

Vancitytrev · Vancitytrev

I just purchased a 1966 Acadian and was wondering if anyone can help me decode the cowl trim tag? It reads as follows Style 718372-20-22 Body 800537 Paint Y Trim 054 M35

crazydog · crazydog

Guys, I have a set of 15x6 rallies on 195/60R15's on the front of my car with 4" backspace. I sometimes clip the front Fender when the car is turning and I hit a bump,etc... very minor clipping. I've decided to run the the new Team 3 Classic V polished rims with the same 195/60R15 tire. Question is th...

manuto666 · manuto666

can someone post some pix of the 62 acadian beaumont interior? i wanna see the original window and door handles...i dont think they're the same as the chevyII. i wanna buy some but before i made any move i just wanna be sure! thanx guys!

crazydog · crazydog

Anyone know where I can buy a set of new original style windshield wipers for my 66', Crazydog

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, I've put alot of input into sourcing a set of rims/tires for my car. It currently has rallies all the way around and looks good, but I want a set that I can use for street/strip. I've been looking at the Torque Thrust rims and have other threads on this forum regarding that. I have nailed down 15 x 6 w...

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, I want to buy some Torque Thrust TTO style rims for my car. American racing only offers basic offset's. I'm looking for custom offsets such 15 x5 w/4" backspace & 15 x7" with 4 7/8" backspace. I'm looking for another supplier. I've been looking everywhere and the only on...

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	Throttle linkage (Preview) Hi guys, I want to change over the stock throttle linkage to a cable system. Is there another car that was equipped with a cable system I could get one from you can suggest with all necessary items such as brackets, etc... before I go with something aftermarket? Thanks Tony	crazydog	5	755	Feb 23, 2012 by crazydog
	Steering wheel question (Preview) Hi everyone, I have given up on trying to locate a stock Acadian steering wheel for my 66' Canso and have moved my focus onto the type of wheel I've attached an image of. After nailing down what I wanted I find out that most suppliers of this GM Classic wheel only produce wheel horn kits for 1967 & up, th...	crazydog	19	1632	Feb 23, 2012 by crazydog
	Removing steering box (Preview) Hi guys, I have a new steering box to go into my 66' Canso. The box I bought new actually has the shaft attached to it. Any input on how the the orignal box comes out, does it drop out from the bottom, do I have to pull a header, etc... Thank you Tony	crazydog	1	592	Feb 20, 2012 by Lefty
	New look on my Canso (Preview) Hi everyone, I thought I'd pass these pics on and ask for some help on a few topics. I had been asking since October on this forum about drop spindles, rims, etc... I just rolled my Canso out of my shop today to look at how it turned out. I went with the CPP disc brake kit with 2" drop spindles, dropped it...	crazydog	8	1154	Feb 16, 2012 by crazydog
	65 Invader post (Preview) Here is a 65 Acadian post. It is complete with it's original drivetrain and trim. It is a little odd with it's back-up lights and the M-35 option. Looks like a Cypress green also.	65sssd	21	1970	Feb 16, 2012 by acadiansrus
	found a 1966 acadian canso (Preview) Hi,ive just bought a 1966 Acadian Canso 2dr ht in really rough shape,needs just about every panel replaced but it does have the reggie,but I wanted to run the numbers to find out what it is or was.I will post some pics soon,heres the numbers,thanks. style 71537 26 9 body no. 807747 paint 2D t...	pathfinder58	5	1249	Feb 10, 2012 by timbuk
	Big Money Canso (Preview) http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=971&aid=443&pop=0	horder	7	1224	Jan 30, 2012 by acadiansrus
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	Rally Wheel Caps (Preview) Would these be correct for 69 Acadian w/rally wheels? These are original plain derby caps. -- Edited by 68beaumont on Sunday 29th of January 2012 01:00:40 PM	68beaumont	13	1312	Jan 29, 2012 by 68beaumont
	Where is Acadian No. 001194? (Preview) Sold new to Tilden Rent-A-Car in January 1965, and to a new owner in Victoria BC in November 1965, Here is the Owner Protection Plan Book. All the service coupons are intact, with only one warranty coupon removed. Must have been a reliable ride!	Islander	0	731	Jan 10, 2012 by Islander
	Looking for tail light lenses for 66 Canso ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for a set of taillight lenses, all lenses on the car if someone has them new. I understand Menno in Vancouver had some made but he's out, doesn't know when he'll get more made. I'm wondering if anyone bought some from him or had some that are new and willing to part with. Let me know Tony 250-638-68...	crazydog	25	3730	Jan 8, 2012 by crazyj
	CP ACADIAN registry ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (closed) (Preview) 1962 14,654 produced Paint (brochure) *production date model engine colour location? owner pic* unknown ??11 194ci B.C link car #00028 Acadian 2dr sdn unknown ...	68sd	143	40679	Jan 7, 2012 by 68sd
	Acadians March 28th to March 30th 1966 (Preview) thanks to Canso Dan for this production list of Acadians from march 28-30th 1966 March 28th 1966 71569 194ci N (020 red bench) 6410 Quebec #805186 Canso 4dr sdn M35 Madeira Maro...	68sd	8	3131	Jan 6, 2012 by Canso_Dan
	1970 Acadian 4sale (Preview) 70	65post	5	1261	Jan 1, 2012 by Pontiacanada
	tailites and trunk trim (Preview) There is a set of tailites for a 66/67 Acadian and (2) trunk trims for a 66 on ebay, not cheap but---	ARCADIAN	4	715	Dec 26, 2011 by Vancitytrev
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
	Cowl Trim Tag (Preview) I just purchased a 1966 Acadian and was wondering if anyone can help me decode the cowl trim tag? It reads as follows Style 718372-20-22 Body 800537 Paint Y Trim 054 M35	Vancitytrev	17	1276	Dec 12, 2011 by Vancitytrev
	Backspace on my 66 Canso front (Preview) Guys, I have a set of 15x6 rallies on 195/60R15's on the front of my car with 4" backspace. I sometimes clip the front Fender when the car is turning and I hit a bump,etc... very minor clipping. I've decided to run the the new Team 3 Classic V polished rims with the same 195/60R15 tire. Question is th...	crazydog	1	492	Dec 12, 2011 by 427carl
	what's the 62 acadian door and window handles look like? (Preview) can someone post some pix of the 62 acadian beaumont interior? i wanna see the original window and door handles...i dont think they're the same as the chevyII. i wanna buy some but before i made any move i just wanna be sure! thanx guys!	manuto666	8	885	Dec 9, 2011 by forespeed
	Windshield wipers for my 66' "Can so" (Preview) Anyone know where I can buy a set of new original style windshield wipers for my 66', Crazydog	crazydog	6	684	Dec 6, 2011 by acadiansrus
	15,16, or 17's for my Canso (Preview) Hi guys, I've put alot of input into sourcing a set of rims/tires for my car. It currently has rallies all the way around and looks good, but I want a set that I can use for street/strip. I've been looking at the Torque Thrust rims and have other threads on this forum regarding that. I have nailed down 15 x 6 w...	crazydog	11	1048	Nov 18, 2011 by Steve C
	Torque thrust questions (Preview) Hi guys, I want to buy some Torque Thrust TTO style rims for my car. American racing only offers basic offset's. I'm looking for custom offsets such 15 x5 w/4" backspace & 15 x7" with 4 7/8" backspace. I'm looking for another supplier. I've been looking everywhere and the only on...	crazydog	15	1437	Nov 17, 2011 by 66 Beau
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