Acadian/Ventura Chassis Tech Forum

cacadian · cacadian

Got a small bend in one of my GM 14x6 rally rims. Looking for a replacement or a pair if unable to find just a single. Thanks.

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Was having problems getting stater to engage, would engage 1 of 4 tries. took out stater and removed solenoid, cleaned disc and contact posts. Put back together, same problem. Red and pink wire on back of ignition switch warm, not hot after trying to start. Can jump starter with screw driver with key o...

cacadian · cacadian

Looking for a power steering control valve, GM part #5691108, apparently used on numerous GM models in the 60's. Thanks.

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

I have a Heidts front clip with 12" Wilwood brakes.I tried every sized lug nut on this damn thing and don't fit. It just hit me,this is a damn ford front clip so I guess I need .....Ford lug nuts?? Does anyone else have this clip and know the size of nuts I need? No smart ass comment Carl,or 427. Thanks f...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Well I finally got the call today saying my suspension kit had arrived!!!! Ordered at the beginning of Dec, it was a painfull wait. From what I've heard the stock suspension was terrible, if you rebuilt it in January you'd be rebuilding it again in August and they were hard to keep between the lines. Shi...

Lefty · Lefty

I want to change out my rear single leaf springs should i stick with the single leaf or change to a mulitple thanks

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Was down in my crawl space and saw the torque straps that were on my car when I got it,just wondering if these were put on by someone or factory?Should I put them back on the car? ( Just thinking ahead ).

Lefty · Lefty

when doing Rear Brake shoes which side does the larger shoe go ? im thinking the larger (lead) goes towards the front. Thanks

Lefty · Lefty

63 Acadian (nova) rear brake cyl are $65 each special order, there is a left and right 64 uses the same on and they are the same for left and right and only $8 each and off the shelf has anyone used the 64 ones on a 63 ?? Guess for $8 it is worth a try..

forespeed · 947

I am getting a front end alignment on my 63 s/d and it has turned into a nightmare . Where can I get the following parts . Lower front spring saddles , are upper control arms the same left & right ? What spring should I be using on front with a 350 engine .

Turtle · 947

Does anyone know where I can buy the above in Canada for my 1963 Acadian SD. Can get from Classic Industries but anywhere closer in Ontario.

947

I am getting a front end alignment on my 63 s/d and it has turned into a nightmare . Where can I get the following parts . Lower front spring saddles , are upper control arms the same left & right ? What spring should I be using on front with a 350 engine .

Lefty · Lefty

Bought a new fuel level sensor. when connected to system it seems to show 1/4 full on empty and q/4 past full when in full position . can they be adjusted ?? Thanks

JERICO · JERICO

Best upgrade I have made for the $$$,drives like a totally different car -- Edited by JERICO on Saturday 4th of May 2013 06:41:53 PM

SS_badaz · SS_badaz

Picked up a 67 Acadian Canso about a month back and now decoding the block. Fenders display 327 badges told it was a 327 but never trust a fender badge also was mentioned bored .30 over & W/2.02 heads. Just trying to verify the actual block without further inspection. Another former owner I just t...

jonnyrose · jonnyrose

any one seen the Image not availablePhotos not available for this variation.vi-hide-mImgThr {display: none;} Click to view larger image Have one to sell? Sell it yourself1962-1966 Chevy II Nova Power Steering Conversion Box

Lefty · Lefty

Im trying to remove my leaf springs. I could get the rear off and the bracket off that is in the center attaching it to the axle housing. i cannot seem to get the bolt out of the front (under drivers side) is it pressed in after tighting the nut was fun to get off but i cannot drive the bolt out. i have the back of...

RATPACK · RATPACK

Does anyone have a picture of steering shaft exiting firewall with no engine mounted,and also what angle is shaft at from bottom of dash to lower firewall inside car. Also could use pictures of shaft mounting inside car at bottom of dash and at lower firewall exit.

jonnyrose · jonnyrose

so i want to use the stalk shifter on the colum but someone cut it off the colum,so i got another colum from a 63 can i swap out just the plastic parts or do i have to remove the whole colum..............?

cacadian · cacadian

Going to have to replace the T/A's on the Acadian as they are more than 15 years old, definately not SAFE to drive on. T/A's are still available for 14" rims but lots of other tire makers are not making tires for 14" rims anymore.

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	Looking for 14x6 GM Rally rim (Preview) Got a small bend in one of my GM 14x6 rally rims. Looking for a replacement or a pair if unable to find just a single. Thanks.	cacadian	8	1884	Sep 25, 2014 by cacadian
	66 4 dr wont start (Preview) Was having problems getting stater to engage, would engage 1 of 4 tries. took out stater and removed solenoid, cleaned disc and contact posts. Put back together, same problem. Red and pink wire on back of ignition switch warm, not hot after trying to start. Can jump starter with screw driver with key o...	hawkeye5766	4	1330	Jun 13, 2014 by hawkeye5766
	Power Steering Control Valve (Preview) Looking for a power steering control valve, GM part #5691108, apparently used on numerous GM models in the 60's. Thanks.	cacadian	1	1174	May 29, 2014 by long stroke
	Lug Nuts? (Preview) I have a Heidts front clip with 12" Wilwood brakes.I tried every sized lug nut on this damn thing and don't fit. It just hit me,this is a damn ford front clip so I guess I need .....Ford lug nuts?? Does anyone else have this clip and know the size of nuts I need? No smart ass comment Carl,or 427. Thanks f...	GrtDanes	6	1826	Apr 10, 2014 by GrtDanes
	x-mas present finally showd up ( cpp pro tour suspension ) (Preview) Well I finally got the call today saying my suspension kit had arrived!!!! Ordered at the beginning of Dec, it was a painfull wait. From what I've heard the stock suspension was terrible, if you rebuilt it in January you'd be rebuilding it again in August and they were hard to keep between the lines. Shi...	hawkeye5766	8	1717	Jan 25, 2014 by JERICO
	leaf springs (Preview) I want to change out my rear single leaf springs should i stick with the single leaf or change to a mulitple thanks	Lefty	2	1612	Jan 22, 2014 by 427carl
	Torque straps 66 canso (Preview) Was down in my crawl space and saw the torque straps that were on my car when I got it,just wondering if these were put on by someone or factory?Should I put them back on the car? ( Just thinking ahead ).	hawkeye5766	13	1516	Jan 4, 2014 by 427carl
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	Rear Brake Lag and Lead shoes (Preview) when doing Rear Brake shoes which side does the larger shoe go ? im thinking the larger (lead) goes towards the front. Thanks	Lefty	2	1533	Jun 26, 2013 by Lefty
	rear brake cyl. 63 Acadian (Preview) 63 Acadian (nova) rear brake cyl are $65 each special order, there is a left and right 64 uses the same on and they are the same for left and right and only $8 each and off the shelf has anyone used the 64 ones on a 63 ?? Guess for $8 it is worth a try..	Lefty	1	1239	Jun 25, 2013 by Lefty
	Font end parts (Preview) I am getting a front end alignment on my 63 s/d and it has turned into a nightmare . Where can I get the following parts . Lower front spring saddles , are upper control arms the same left & right ? What spring should I be using on front with a 350 engine .	947	2	1408	Jun 2, 2013 by forespeed
	Strut Rods & Pitman Arm (Preview) Does anyone know where I can buy the above in Canada for my 1963 Acadian SD. Can get from Classic Industries but anywhere closer in Ontario.	947	4	1460	Jun 2, 2013 by Turtle
	Font end parts (Preview) I am getting a front end alignment on my 63 s/d and it has turned into a nightmare . Where can I get the following parts . Lower front spring saddles , are upper control arms the same left & right ? What spring should I be using on front with a 350 engine .	947	0	1281	May 31, 2013 by 947
	Fuel level sensor (Preview) Bought a new fuel level sensor. when connected to system it seems to show 1/4 full on empty and q/4 past full when in full position . can they be adjusted ?? Thanks	Lefty	8	2504	May 9, 2013 by deleted
	My '66 Acadian Canso SD gets CBR Lower Arms! (Preview) Best upgrade I have made for the $$$,drives like a totally different car -- Edited by JERICO on Saturday 4th of May 2013 06:41:53 PM	JERICO	2	1588	May 7, 2013 by JERICO
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	Engine decode help (Preview) Picked up a 67 Acadian Canso about a month back and now decoding the block. Fenders display 327 badges told it was a 327 but never trust a fender badge also was mentioned bored .30 over & W/2.02 heads. Just trying to verify the actual block without further inspection. Another former owner I just t...	SS_badaz	15	2268	Mar 6, 2013 by rabbit64cs
	power steering (Preview) any one seen the Image not availablePhotos not available for this variation.vi-hide-mImgThr {display: none;} Click to view larger image Have one to sell? Sell it yourself1962-1966 Chevy II Nova Power Steering Conversion Box	jonnyrose	8	1493	Feb 12, 2013 by Lefty
	leaf spring removal (Preview) Im trying to remove my leaf springs. I could get the rear off and the bracket off that is in the center attaching it to the axle housing. i cannot seem to get the bolt out of the front (under drivers side) is it pressed in after tighting the nut was fun to get off but i cannot drive the bolt out. i have the back of...	Lefty	8	2308	Dec 3, 2012 by dualquadpete
	65 Acadian steering shaft. (Preview) Does anyone have a picture of steering shaft exiting firewall with no engine mounted,and also what angle is shaft at from bottom of dash to lower firewall inside car. Also could use pictures of shaft mounting inside car at bottom of dash and at lower firewall exit.	RATPACK	4	1214	Nov 14, 2012 by RATPACK
	steering colum (Preview) so i want to use the stalk shifter on the colum but someone cut it off the colum,so i got another colum from a 63 can i swap out just the plastic parts or do i have to remove the whole colum..............?	jonnyrose	10	2143	Aug 14, 2012 by Lefty
	Tire Replacement (Preview) Going to have to replace the T/A's on the Acadian as they are more than 15 years old, definately not SAFE to drive on. T/A's are still available for 14" rims but lots of other tire makers are not making tires for 14" rims anymore.	cacadian	1	1598	Jun 26, 2012 by 73SC
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