Acadian/Ventura Body Tech Forums

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

There was a thread with discussion on where to locate emblems on a particular vehicle. Todd has suggested that there be a section in each of the separate forums for particular models, so I will start one in each of those sections. If you are able to assist with specs on body emblem placement for the model...

canso1965 · canso1965

Hey guys need some help with this one I have what I think is a nova antenna nos with no part number would anyone no if this is the correct cowl antenna Jason -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of February 2024 01:20:50 PM

Whitey67 · Whitey67

Hello All: Does anyone know the paint codes for Pontiac Rally 2 wheels? Please advise. Thanks Dave.. -- Edited by Whitey67 on Monday 27th of March 2023 04:56:29 PM

Acadianmaniac · Acadianmaniac

Hey all, does anyone have the correct location/measurements for the Acadian fender badge location. 1970 SS Thanks!

canso1965 · canso1965

Is the first generation Chevy ii hood the same from 62-65 or is 65 different ?

Lemans64 · Lemans64

Does the A pillar have a seam in it? Car I am looking at has a line 3/4 the way down the pillar, possible seam or repair? Just trying to get info before to deep into this, have not bought yet. Has been gone thru a little but trying to find out if things hiding underneath.

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

What width would I tack these door skin tabs?

canso1965 · canso1965

where is the correct location for an antenna on a 1965 Acadian ? -- Edited by canso1965 on Thursday 25th of November 2021 06:08:08 PM

Leo2+2 · Leo2+2

I'm posting this question for my friend 63acadiancansomtl. Would like to know if anybody ever installed the front sub-frame end clips on their car and if so which type. Any suggestions? For a 63 Acadian Canso.

Turtle · 427

I have a couple of grilles for Acadians, One is a 67 and the other I am not sure of. I am also wondering if the Acadian Emblem is correct on the non 1967 Grille. The grills are in very nice shape, In my opinion better than average, Chrome is nice, very little pitting. The 67 has a small ding on the lower edge as...

canso65 · canso65

This is on my 65 canso sd. have correct rubbers on. One side is good other is tight and rubs Fender ever so slightly. Can that be adjusted and how does one adjust that if you can?

fuelrodcarl · fuelrodcarl

A few years ago some one was taking orders for fender louvers 67 SD Canso, did it ever take off? Is any one making them, I have found a used set for $1200

66 Canso sport Deluxe · 66 Canso sport Deluxe

Hi there Looking for the V8 bading that is located on the front fender just in front of the door.I have 1 but can't seem to locat a second.Anyone out there have one they would like to part with...Thanks Greg

67CansoSD · 67CansoSD

Hi, my 67 Canso SD needs a new hood lip molding. The catalog for Classic Industries list a 66 and a 67, I called them but the guy could not tell me what was the difference. My hunch tells me to order the 66 because they changed the fenders for the 67 Nova and that my be what the difference is??? Thanks for lo...

fuelrodcarl · fuelrodcarl

I would like to replate and restore my rear bumper, it is bent just a little. Does anyone know of a proper bumper plating shop in canada that could straighten and replate it?

Whitey67 · Whitey67

Hello: Has anyone changed front floor support on 66-67 Acadian? Please advise Thanks

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

So, was trying to find the interior colour for my car. Starting to think that GM would only have GM colours in stock and on hand. I know it's a pain to find the interior colour for you car but thinking GM would only have there colours on hand for that year. Looked at my interior colour and it sure looks like 6...

ptek · ptek

does anyone have the correct hole locations for the Acadian fender script on a 1971?The original fenders were replaced prior to my ownership of the car,however I have the correct emblems and would like to install but no one seems to have this info.Thanks RW

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Getting ready to paint James's car. Have sprayed base/clear for the past 25 years but went to single stage on the Bonneville truck and liked it! What are your cars painted and what do you prefer? Which is easy'er to colour sand? Always like 2 stage because if you got surface scratches you were just buffi...

shiky · shiky

the vin tag inside my door jam has been painted over.would anyone know how i can take the paint off and clean it so it can be read.im sure there is a few coats on there.thanks

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	STICKY: Emblem Placement Dimensions (Preview) There was a thread with discussion on where to locate emblems on a particular vehicle. Todd has suggested that there be a section in each of the separate forums for particular models, so I will start one in each of those sections. If you are able to assist with specs on body emblem placement for the model...	4SPEED427	17	4665	March 10th by Canadian Poncho
	1965 Acadian antenna (Preview) Hey guys need some help with this one I have what I think is a nova antenna nos with no part number would anyone no if this is the correct cowl antenna Jason -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of February 2024 01:20:50 PM	canso1965	2	340	February 4th by 4SPEED427
	Rally 2 Wheel Paint codes (Preview) Hello All: Does anyone know the paint codes for Pontiac Rally 2 wheels? Please advise. Thanks Dave.. -- Edited by Whitey67 on Monday 27th of March 2023 04:56:29 PM	Whitey67	1	955	Mar 27, 2023 by seventy2plus2
	1970 Fender badge location (Preview) Hey all, does anyone have the correct location/measurements for the Acadian fender badge location. 1970 SS Thanks!	Acadianmaniac	2	979	Jan 15, 2023 by 73SC
	1965 Acadian hood (Preview) Is the first generation Chevy ii hood the same from 62-65 or is 65 different ?	canso1965	2	770	Jan 2, 2023 by canso1965
	63 Acadian A pillar (Preview) Does the A pillar have a seam in it? Car I am looking at has a line 3/4 the way down the pillar, possible seam or repair? Just trying to get info before to deep into this, have not bought yet. Has been gone thru a little but trying to find out if things hiding underneath.	Lemans64	2	1108	Aug 26, 2022 by Lemans64
	skin width (Preview) What width would I tack these door skin tabs?	GrtDanes	0	1141	Jun 10, 2022 by GrtDanes

	1965 Acadian canso (Preview) where is the correct location for an antenna on a 1965 Acadian ? -- Edited by canso1965 on Thursday 25th of November 2021 06:08:08 PM	canso1965	0	1447	Nov 25, 2021 by canso1965
	Front sub-frame clips (Preview) I'm posting this question for my friend 63acadiancansomtl. Would like to know if anybody ever installed the front sub-frame end clips on their car and if so which type. Any suggestions? For a 63 Acadian Canso.	Leo2+2	4	2025	Jul 6, 2021 by Prefectca
	Acadian Grille ID and Value (Preview) I have a couple of grilles for Acadians, One is a 67 and the other I am not sure of. I am also wondering if the Acadian Emblem is correct on the non 1967 Grille. The grills are in very nice shape, In my opinion better than average, Chrome is nice, very little pitting. The 67 has a small ding on the lower edge as...	427	8	3012	Apr 29, 2021 by Turtle
	Tire clearance (Preview) This is on my 65 canso sd. have correct rubbers on. One side is good other is tight and rubs Fender ever so slightly. Can that be adjusted and how does one adjust that if you can?	canso65	17	2142	Apr 2, 2021 by 4SPEED427
	67 Canso Sd Fender louvers (Preview) A few years ago some one was taking orders for fender louvers 67 SD Canso, did it ever take off? Is any one making them, I have found a used set for $1200	fuelrodcarl	13	5090	Mar 2, 2021 by Tj55
	1966 Canso Sport Deluxe (Preview) Hi there Looking for the V8 bading that is located on the front fender just in front of the door.I have 1 but can't seem to locat a second.Anyone out there have one they would like to part with...Thanks Greg	66 Canso sport Deluxe	2	1793	Aug 29, 2020 by jmont64
	I need to order a new Hood Lip Molding (Preview) Hi, my 67 Canso SD needs a new hood lip molding. The catalog for Classic Industries list a 66 and a 67, I called them but the guy could not tell me what was the difference. My hunch tells me to order the 66 because they changed the fenders for the 67 Nova and that my be what the difference is??? Thanks for lo...	67CansoSD	5	3490	Dec 26, 2019 by ARCADIAN

	1967 Canso rear bumper restore. (Preview) I would like to replate and restore my rear bumper, it is bent just a little. Does anyone know of a proper bumper plating shop in canada that could straighten and replate it?	fuelrodcarl	5	3675	Aug 11, 2019 by hawkeye5766
	Front Floor Supports (Preview) Hello: Has anyone changed front floor support on 66-67 Acadian? Please advise Thanks	Whitey67	4	2659	Apr 2, 2018 by Whitey67
	Outside colours on the inside? (Preview) So, was trying to find the interior colour for my car. Starting to think that GM would only have GM colours in stock and on hand. I know it's a pain to find the interior colour for you car but thinking GM would only have there colours on hand for that year. Looked at my interior colour and it sure looks like 6...	hawkeye5766	10	4132	Nov 27, 2017 by hawkeye5766
	71 fender script (Preview) does anyone have the correct hole locations for the Acadian fender script on a 1971?The original fenders were replaced prior to my ownership of the car,however I have the correct emblems and would like to install but no one seems to have this info.Thanks RW	ptek	9	4251	Nov 19, 2017 by ptek
	Paint:Whats on your car? Single stage or two stage? (Preview) Getting ready to paint James's car. Have sprayed base/clear for the past 25 years but went to single stage on the Bonneville truck and liked it! What are your cars painted and what do you prefer? Which is easy'er to colour sand? Always like 2 stage because if you got surface scratches you were just buffi...	hawkeye5766	12	3784	Nov 14, 2017 by 1965CS
	door jam vin tag (Preview) the vin tag inside my door jam has been painted over.would anyone know how i can take the paint off and clean it so it can be read.im sure there is a few coats on there.thanks	shiky	6	4780	Sep 20, 2017 by norontcan
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