Acadian/Ventura Chassis Tech Forum

bferguson · bferguson

anyone know the length of the brake hose for '68 Acadians with disc brakes - it's partno 3910710, probably the same part for Firebirds, thx

cacadian · cacadian

Looking for suggestions to decide what center caps to put on 14" GM rally rims. Don't want to put the bowtie caps on an Acadian. Are there Pontiac center caps on the market that would fit? Maybe just "smoothies" would do.

65acadian · 65acadian

i changed the spindles on my 65 acadian to newer spindles that have a larger lower hole than that of the original spindles. i lost my spacer when i was updating my bushings. before i take them to a machine shop to get some made does anyone know where i may purchase this spacer that goes over the ball stud

jonnyrose · jonnyrose

any one have pics of there factory exhaust hangers,above the rear end and drivers side behind rear wheel,also what about duals did the factory ever produce dual exhaust

62Beaumont · 62Beaumont

Does anyone know what the two red circled holes below are for? Are they for power steering brackets/cylinder or something? I'm running good ol' fenderwell headers and need to relocate the prop valve somewhere out of the headers way. I like this spot and there's already two holes I can fab up a bracket t...

Lefty · Lefty

got my conversion finished except cutting 3 in of the column "sleeve" how do you check fluid level, running - cold - or hot ? i have no leaks but fluid seems to come out of the small breather hole in the top of the dip stick cap.

Lefty · Lefty

Does anyone have a picture of the bracket that bolts on the power steering pump of a 63 chevy II/ acadian 6 cyl? I have foundthe rest, double flywheel, double fan and double alternator pullies Im unsure of what im looking for Thanks

Lefty · Lefty

Is it legal to change old sealed beams to newer HALOGEN lights ? or XENON lights Also when adjusting headlights what is the correct distance from a wall and amount of drop.. or is it smarter to just get a shop to adjust them. Thanks

Lefty · Lefty

the tires on my car are 195/70 R14's bought around 1988 still has good tread but everyone says they are too old. i cannot seem to find any one who sells white walls (1in) original specs say 14in wheels with 6.5 X 14 tires am i looking for the wrong size ?? thanks

Skeeter · Skeeter

Hi every one, I am looking for a wirring diagram for a 63 Acadian Sport Deluxe 2 door. The engine compartment or all if need be. I'm having electrical issues and need the voltage regulator wire colors. I heard that they differ from year to year But I don't actually know.

coopr · coopr

im trying to swap out the old brakes and front end parts. springs putting in disk brake kit so i have those parts if anyone whats it.

coopr · coopr

Do i need special tools to replace the bushings in the a arms if so is there a place in strathmore you guys trust to work on these old cars i need a wheel alinment also i think im in over my head . thanks for any help. -- Edited by coopr on Friday 27th of May 2011 06:26:33 PM

Underdog · Underdog

Hi all: This is a new area for me, I've never had an Acadian before. I want to convert my 3 on the tree to a floor shift automatic. My column has all of the linkages hanging out and I want to tidy things up with a straight column. Do I have to find one that is specific to an Acadian or Nova? I prefer (obviously)...

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

I'm looking for the measurement between the outside to outside of the tires on the front and rearend of a first gen acadian. i have the measurement of tread width 56.82". reason asking is i don't have the stock axles or rims and need these measurements for rim selections -- Edited by Stephenzone o...

daryle · daryle

Hi All I have found a nice straight axle to fit my Acadian, but need a steering box that has the pitman arm dangling, or vertical. The stock Acadian one is more horizontal. Anyone have a suggestion as to a steering gear that might work? Pic below shows my set-up, and you can see how the lever needs to work. P...

acadiansrus · acadiansrus

looking for colume shift for 3 on the tree tranny bell housing clutch stuff V 8 pedals linkage V 8 i am on the west coast vancouver bc can anyone help me that lives out here , with this stuff ty shawn

427carl · 427carl

I saw a beautifull Nova, on the Nova site ( I have a X body) Car is from Gainsville Fl. and is listed as a Nova clone I messaged him asking about the fender emblems.. What do you think? a Acadian?

acadiansrus · acadiansrus

hi i am starting to restore my 66 canso SD ,what color were the tie rods steering box spindles and so on.thiis is a power steering car. black or cast

Lefty · Lefty

I replaced the front springs on my car after 45 yrs they were weak. but i think Lordco may have given me 8cyl ones instead of 6cyl ones. does anyone know how far from pavement to top of wheel well ?? also there seems to be no give when i push down on the front end thanks

coopr · coopr

Hay everyone i got a 1968 acadian and was woundering if there is any place around calgary to get a new front suspencion and door panels and and and .thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	disc brake flex lines (Preview) anyone know the length of the brake hose for '68 Acadians with disc brakes - it's partno 3910710, probably the same part for Firebirds, thx	bferguson	2	1346	Jun 18, 2012 by bferguson
	Center Caps for Rally Wheels (Preview) Looking for suggestions to decide what center caps to put on 14" GM rally rims. Don't want to put the bowtie caps on an Acadian. Are there Pontiac center caps on the market that would fit? Maybe just "smoothies" would do.	cacadian	6	1871	May 22, 2012 by Pontiacanada
	65 acadian lower ball joint newer spindle spacers (Preview) i changed the spindles on my 65 acadian to newer spindles that have a larger lower hole than that of the original spindles. i lost my spacer when i was updating my bushings. before i take them to a machine shop to get some made does anyone know where i may purchase this spacer that goes over the ball stud	65acadian	0	1416	May 4, 2012 by 65acadian
	exhaust hangers (Preview) any one have pics of there factory exhaust hangers,above the rear end and drivers side behind rear wheel,also what about duals did the factory ever produce dual exhaust	jonnyrose	2	1476	Mar 22, 2012 by jonnyrose
	Underbody Holes Near Steering Gear??? (Preview) Does anyone know what the two red circled holes below are for? Are they for power steering brackets/cylinder or something? I'm running good ol' fenderwell headers and need to relocate the prop valve somewhere out of the headers way. I like this spot and there's already two holes I can fab up a bracket t...	62Beaumont	13	2763	Jan 4, 2012 by novamenno
	power steering fluid (Preview) got my conversion finished except cutting 3 in of the column "sleeve" how do you check fluid level, running - cold - or hot ? i have no leaks but fluid seems to come out of the small breather hole in the top of the dip stick cap.	Lefty	0	1810	Oct 22, 2011 by deleted
	power steering bracket (Preview) Does anyone have a picture of the bracket that bolts on the power steering pump of a 63 chevy II/ acadian 6 cyl? I have foundthe rest, double flywheel, double fan and double alternator pullies Im unsure of what im looking for Thanks	Lefty	12	1697	Sep 23, 2011 by Lefty

	headlight conversion (Preview) Is it legal to change old sealed beams to newer HALOGEN lights ? or XENON lights Also when adjusting headlights what is the correct distance from a wall and amount of drop.. or is it smarter to just get a shop to adjust them. Thanks	Lefty	11	1662	Sep 17, 2011 by Lefty
	White Wall Tires where to buy ( 1 2 ) (Preview) the tires on my car are 195/70 R14's bought around 1988 still has good tread but everyone says they are too old. i cannot seem to find any one who sells white walls (1in) original specs say 14in wheels with 6.5 X 14 tires am i looking for the wrong size ?? thanks	Lefty	26	17366	Aug 29, 2011 by 427carl
	wirring (Preview) Hi every one, I am looking for a wirring diagram for a 63 Acadian Sport Deluxe 2 door. The engine compartment or all if need be. I'm having electrical issues and need the voltage regulator wire colors. I heard that they differ from year to year But I don't actually know.	Skeeter	1	1173	Jun 19, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	Does any body want some parts for a 1968 acadian (Preview) im trying to swap out the old brakes and front end parts. springs putting in disk brake kit so i have those parts if anyone whats it.	coopr	0	1293	May 27, 2011 by coopr
	Help for 68 acadian front end problems. (Preview) Do i need special tools to replace the bushings in the a arms if so is there a place in strathmore you guys trust to work on these old cars i need a wheel alinment also i think im in over my head . thanks for any help. -- Edited by coopr on Friday 27th of May 2011 06:26:33 PM	coopr	2	1395	May 27, 2011 by dualquadpete
	Steering column swap (Preview) Hi all: This is a new area for me, I've never had an Acadian before. I want to convert my 3 on the tree to a floor shift automatic. My column has all of the linkages hanging out and I want to tidy things up with a straight column. Do I have to find one that is specific to an Acadian or Nova? I prefer (obviously)...	Underdog	8	2551	May 17, 2011 by 68 327 4spd
	measurements requested between wheels on a 62-65 acadian (Preview) I'm looking for the measurement between the outside to outside of the tires on the front and rearend of a first gen acadian. i have the measurement of tread width 56.82". reason asking is i don't have the stock axles or rims and need these measurements for rim selections -- Edited by Stephenzone o...	Stephenzone	11	1428	Mar 14, 2011 by Stephenzone

	Steering Box Question! (Preview) Hi All I have found a nice straight axle to fit my Acadian, but need a steering box that has the pitman arm dangling, or vertical. The stock Acadian one is more horizontal. Anyone have a suggestion as to a steering gear that might work? Pic below shows my set-up, and you can see how the lever needs to work. P...	daryle	3	1606	Mar 8, 2011 by Stephenzone
	WTB all the parts a 3 on the tree 1966 (Preview) looking for colume shift for 3 on the tree tranny bell housing clutch stuff V 8 pedals linkage V 8 i am on the west coast vancouver bc can anyone help me that lives out here , with this stuff ty shawn	acadiansrus	5	2214	Feb 11, 2011 by tin indian
	Nova with Acadian emblems (Preview) I saw a beautifull Nova, on the Nova site ( I have a X body) Car is from Gainsville Fl. and is listed as a Nova clone I messaged him asking about the fender emblems.. What do you think? a Acadian?	427carl	5	2609	Jan 23, 2011 by OldGuy 71Acadian
	color of th steering parts when new (Preview) hi i am starting to restore my 66 canso SD ,what color were the tie rods steering box spindles and so on.thiis is a power steering car. black or cast	acadiansrus	10	1740	Jan 13, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	front springs (Preview) I replaced the front springs on my car after 45 yrs they were weak. but i think Lordco may have given me 8cyl ones instead of 6cyl ones. does anyone know how far from pavement to top of wheel well ?? also there seems to be no give when i push down on the front end thanks	Lefty	3	1410	Nov 14, 2010 by forespeed
	nube question (Preview) Hay everyone i got a 1968 acadian and was woundering if there is any place around calgary to get a new front suspencion and door panels and and and .thanks	coopr	3	1346	Nov 1, 2010 by kelico
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