Acadian/Ventura Body Tech Forums

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

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

As said im going backwards again.Pay this guy yrs ago to put my 1/4's on so he glues em,now this is a guy that works in a body shop.Drivers side was a full panel with sail,started pulling away last yr.Now the pass side pulled at the rear and now I, ripping it out to replace with a full 1 with sail.Any suggesti...

richardc · richardc

I am looking to restore the original hubcaps with a "A" and maple leaf in the center. Does anyone have a detailed picture or information on the correct color and layout?

427carl · 427carl

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/index.php/2017/01/26/production-begins-on-all-steel-reproduction-chevy-ii-bodies/?refer=news-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 27th of January 2017 10:01:03 PM

timbuk · timbuk

i need one of these for my car,what all interchanges here? does 67 work and im sure 4 dr/wagon same as a 2dr? itsa POST CAR,drivers side! i have 67 4 and 2 dr out back but not sure if they fit, or ill be lookin...... TIMBUK

fuelrodcarl · fuelrodcarl

Any ideas of restoring 67 Canso tail lights? My lenses are cracked, does any one make them reproduction?

shiky · shiky

can someone please post a picture of a 1967 canso steering wheel with emblem.thanks

ARCADIAN · ARCADIAN

Are the 1965 Acadian Tail lights the same as the '65 Nova ones? -- Edited by ARCADIAN on Saturday 6th of August 2016 04:47:18 PM -- Edited by ARCADIAN on Saturday 6th of August 2016 04:48:17 PM

forespeed · forespeed

We are replacing the tailgate on the wagon prior to the Sloan Show next month. The one on the car had some rust on the interior so I bought one out west, had it blasted and we are putting all new parts inside the tailgate. Question is on the exterior trim. The trim on the tailgate is not spaced properly so t...

Lefty · Lefty

Any one know what this emblem is from Thanks

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Was the edging trim on the back of the bucket seats gold or chrome? Mine are faded so bad I cant tell. 66 Canso w/fawn interior. Thx Jim

cranker · cranker

LOOKING FOR A FABRICATOR IN THE CALGARY AREA TO DO SOME WORK ON THE TUNNEL OF MY 67 CANSO,HAVE THE TUNNEL CUT OUT AND 4SPEED HUMP IN PLACE BUT NEED SOMEONE TO DO SOME FABRICATING TO TIE IT ALL BACK TOGETHER,NOT A BIG JOB,I HAVE A SHOP OR COULD MOVE THE CAR,IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A GUY THAT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME CA...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Anyone have a pic of what the original hood release hole looks like in the Canso bumper, oval/round?. Both Canso's have home made holes and would like to make the hole in my new bumper look stock. Thx Jim

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Looking for this type of trim clip. Can't seem to find anywhere, not even online. Don't think they are stock but I already drilled all the holes that they fit. Any ideas/source? Thx Jim

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Filled hole on front fender so I could run rear antenna. Now I'm thinking of running no antenna or should I say hidden antenna. Just wondering if you guys think car would look odd without an antenna? If I do run a rear anyone have a measurement to drill hole and a source for an antenna? 66 Canso. Thx Jim -- Ed...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Anyone have the measurement for the 1/4 Canso script? Found a template but it seems to be wrong and alot different placement than on my 4dr, so I don't know which is right. Took a couple of pics of the measurements I need. From the tail of the "O" to back of 1/4 and from center of body line to bott...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Looking at cleaning up my grill and don't think it is chromed, anodized maybe? Tried to polish but wont come up, might just be 50 years of grime. Anyone know if these are cast aluminum or pot metal, also the inside of the grill is painted a silver colour and was wondering if anyone what colour it is. You ca...

Dinosaur · Dinosaur

Hello - I am currently restoring a 2 door hardtop 1969 Pontiac Laurentian and I need to replace the beltline weatherstripping for the windows. It is a combination of chrome and felt. Somes companies online offer beltlines for Catalinas and Bonnevilles but rarely recognize the Laurentian due to it b...

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	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	4563	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	4287	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	5066	Sep 20, 2017 by norontcan
	Going backwards (Preview) As said im going backwards again.Pay this guy yrs ago to put my 1/4's on so he glues em,now this is a guy that works in a body shop.Drivers side was a full panel with sail,started pulling away last yr.Now the pass side pulled at the rear and now I, ripping it out to replace with a full 1 with sail.Any suggesti...	GrtDanes	9	3700	Jun 28, 2017 by GrtDanes
	1969 Acadian dog dish hubcaps (Preview) I am looking to restore the original hubcaps with a "A" and maple leaf in the center. Does anyone have a detailed picture or information on the correct color and layout?	richardc	6	3402	Apr 16, 2017 by norontcan
	New bodies for Acadians (may fit Chevy II) from Hemmings (Preview) https://www.hemmings.com/blog/index.php/2017/01/26/production-begins-on-all-steel-reproduction-chevy-ii-bodies/?refer=news-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 27th of January 2017 10:01:03 PM	427carl	3	4317	Jan 28, 2017 by Pontiacanada
	65 acadian/nova 2dr post fly window question (Preview) i need one of these for my car,what all interchanges here? does 67 work and im sure 4 dr/wagon same as a 2dr? itsa POST CAR,drivers side! i have 67 4 and 2 dr out back but not sure if they fit, or ill be lookin...... TIMBUK	timbuk	5	3337	Nov 29, 2016 by timbuk
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	67 Canso Tailights and lenses (Preview) Any ideas of restoring 67 Canso tail lights? My lenses are cracked, does any one make them reproduction?	fuelrodcarl	6	3697	Nov 12, 2016 by shiky
	steering wheel (Preview) can someone please post a picture of a 1967 canso steering wheel with emblem.thanks	shiky	8	12675	Aug 15, 2016 by canso_SD
	Info Needed for1965 Acadian Tail Lights (Preview) Are the 1965 Acadian Tail lights the same as the '65 Nova ones? -- Edited by ARCADIAN on Saturday 6th of August 2016 04:47:18 PM -- Edited by ARCADIAN on Saturday 6th of August 2016 04:48:17 PM	ARCADIAN	2	3027	Aug 7, 2016 by ARCADIAN
	Need 1962 Acadian information please (Preview) We are replacing the tailgate on the wagon prior to the Sloan Show next month. The one on the car had some rust on the interior so I bought one out west, had it blasted and we are putting all new parts inside the tailgate. Question is on the exterior trim. The trim on the tailgate is not spaced properly so t...	forespeed	13	4433	Jul 30, 2016 by forespeed
	emblem 3399405 (Preview) Any one know what this emblem is from Thanks	Lefty	2	3063	Apr 14, 2016 by norontcan
	Bucket seat edge trim colour (Preview) Was the edging trim on the back of the bucket seats gold or chrome? Mine are faded so bad I cant tell. 66 Canso w/fawn interior. Thx Jim	hawkeye5766	2	2740	Jan 23, 2016 by hawkeye5766
	CALGARY AREA FABRICATOR? (Preview) LOOKING FOR A FABRICATOR IN THE CALGARY AREA TO DO SOME WORK ON THE TUNNEL OF MY 67 CANSO,HAVE THE TUNNEL CUT OUT AND 4SPEED HUMP IN PLACE BUT NEED SOMEONE TO DO SOME FABRICATING TO TIE IT ALL BACK TOGETHER,NOT A BIG JOB,I HAVE A SHOP OR COULD MOVE THE CAR,IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A GUY THAT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME CA...	cranker	1	2897	Jan 20, 2016 by seventy2plus2
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	Needed: Pic of bumper hood release hole(66/67 Canso) (Preview) Anyone have a pic of what the original hood release hole looks like in the Canso bumper, oval/round?. Both Canso's have home made holes and would like to make the hole in my new bumper look stock. Thx Jim	hawkeye5766	3	1835	Jan 7, 2016 by hawkeye5766
	Beltline trim clip I.D. (Preview) Looking for this type of trim clip. Can't seem to find anywhere, not even online. Don't think they are stock but I already drilled all the holes that they fit. Any ideas/source? Thx Jim	hawkeye5766	6	2063	Nov 19, 2015 by hawkeye5766
	Rear sport antenna or no antenna? (Preview) Filled hole on front fender so I could run rear antenna. Now I'm thinking of running no antenna or should I say hidden antenna. Just wondering if you guys think car would look odd without an antenna? If I do run a rear anyone have a measurement to drill hole and a source for an antenna? 66 Canso. Thx Jim -- Ed...	hawkeye5766	22	3756	Nov 13, 2015 by DANO65
	Needed: 66 Canso 1/4 emblem placement/measurement (Preview) Anyone have the measurement for the 1/4 Canso script? Found a template but it seems to be wrong and alot different placement than on my 4dr, so I don't know which is right. Took a couple of pics of the measurements I need. From the tail of the "O" to back of 1/4 and from center of body line to bott...	hawkeye5766	3	1758	Nov 8, 2015 by ARCADIAN
	66 Canso grill ( cleaned up ) (Preview) Looking at cleaning up my grill and don't think it is chromed, anodized maybe? Tried to polish but wont come up, might just be 50 years of grime. Anyone know if these are cast aluminum or pot metal, also the inside of the grill is painted a silver colour and was wondering if anyone what colour it is. You ca...	hawkeye5766	13	8009	Nov 5, 2015 by hawkeye5766
	1969 Pontiac Laurentian - Beltline (Weatherstrip) Beltline Laurentian (Preview) Hello - I am currently restoring a 2 door hardtop 1969 Pontiac Laurentian and I need to replace the beltline weatherstripping for the windows. It is a combination of chrome and felt. Somes companies online offer beltlines for Catalinas and Bonnevilles but rarely recognize the Laurentian due to it b...	Dinosaur	5	2675	Nov 1, 2015 by Dinosaur
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