General Acadian/Ventura Discussion

68sd · 68sd

we will try to fill this up so any info would help 1962 (approx. 14,654 produced) Invader 8100 series 2 dr sedan 6 pass - 4cyl -8111 4 dr sedan 6 pass- 4cyl -8169 4 dr SW 2 seat- 4cyl -8135 2 dr sedan 6 pass- 6cyl -8211 4 dr sedan 6 pass -6cyl- 8269 4 dr SW 2 seat -6cyl -8235 8300 Series 2 dr sedan 6 pass-4cyl- 831...

North · North

The price on the left is retail price and on the right is the wholesale cost to dealer, 30% markup!

CdnGMfan · CdnGMfan

I recently found this story about a musician from Edmonton and his 1974 GTO. Did you know there were only 148 Ventura GTOs sold new in Canada? I didn't, but it doesn't surprise me as they are practically unicorns. In 1974 many purists thought it sacrilegious to base The Great One on a Ventura X-car, bu...

canso65 · canso65

This in from my 65 Canso SD. I have had it reproduced. Top part is shown -- Edited by canso65 on Sunday 20th of December 2020 01:32:49 PM -- Edited by canso65 on Wednesday 20th of November 2024 08:17:02 AM

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

Leo2+2 · Leo2+2

I'm asking for a friend that has a 63 Acadian. Does a 64 windshield fit perfectly on a 63? Cheers, Leo

Glenn Musgrave · Glenn Musgrave

//www.hemmings.com/stories/how-to/chassis-suspension/look-for-dangerous-cracks-in-your-1964-67-gm-a-bodys-lower-...

Gillis · Gillis

Wondering if theres a difference between Chevy II and Acadian SD gauge cluster. I have a gauge cluster with a clock, which would be in an SD, but I dont know if Acadians had an identifying maple leaf or letter A to differentiate between Chevy II or Acadian. I also have a plain Acadian cluster that has the A...

canso1965 · canso1965

im looking for 1965 acadian canso sd trim, front fender peak mouldings can anyone help me

canso65 · canso65

How about this memory tester. there appear to be three labels under the hood on the top of the rad support On my Canso. Picture below The first one I think is the battery connection one. Picture below what are/were the other two? are they available anywhere? -- Edited by canso65 on Saturday 27th of Janu...

Turtle · Turtle

This is something I'd rather not do but I just don't have the time anymore. POSSIBLE SALE OF 2 PROJECT CARS Both are factory original Z03 1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe Car one: 2 door Hardtop; Solid floors; needs 1/4 panels, doors and fenders patched or replaced depending on the quality of build b...

canso65 · canso65

Ive been coming across a few spots talking about coloured stripes on drive shafts. Did the acadians have this? The 65 in particular. Anybody have any details or direct to where the info might be? Thanks MH -- Edited by canso65 on Monday 26th of February 2024 11:09:59 PM

canso65 · canso65

I have the original antenna body from my 65 Acadian. Cowl mount. The antenna was broken off. I see where you can buy just the mast but cant figure for the life of me how to get the remains of the broken one out ando attach a new mast only. Maybe thats not even possible on the old antenna body. Can anyone confir...

canso65 · canso65

So Im going through my collection of Acadian stuff and I come across a couple Acadian protection plan books does anyone out there by chance have a 1965 Acadian with VIN # 571569001194 or 571369005624? One of these might interest you.

Gillis · Gillis

I need this piece of trim. Anyone have one theyre willing to part with?

Gillis · Gillis

Im wondering if there is an emblem that goes on the glovebox for the 66 Acadian sport deluxe?

canso65 · canso65

Todays query On the my 65 canso, would the fuel tank have been painted or just silver? What about the straps? MH

canso65 · canso65

Is there anyway that I can tell what carb. was on my 283 from the factory? also, the intake. should there a specific number on the intake manifold? 1965 Acadian Canso sd factory v8 There is currently a 4 barrel on it and I am considering going back to a 2. open to suggestions. thanks all MH

canso65 · canso65

Heres today quiz. ( this is way better than wordle!) You just picked up your brand new 1965 Acadian Canso with a 283, from the dealer. what color will the thermostat housing, the oiler filler tube and the oil filler cap be? Orange or black?

canso65 · canso65

Has anyone every lifted a rear end with a bit longer, more arched leaf springs? 1965 Canso. there are monos now and would like to keep them mono. really dont want to put any type of shackle on. custom made ones maybe. I dont want to lift much, maybe an inch or so. Hind end is a bit sagged. thanks -- Edited b...

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	STICKY: ACADIAN production numbers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) we will try to fill this up so any info would help 1962 (approx. 14,654 produced) Invader 8100 series 2 dr sedan 6 pass - 4cyl -8111 4 dr sedan 6 pass- 4cyl -8169 4 dr SW 2 seat- 4cyl -8135 2 dr sedan 6 pass- 6cyl -8211 4 dr sedan 6 pass -6cyl- 8269 4 dr SW 2 seat -6cyl -8235 8300 Series 2 dr sedan 6 pass-4cyl- 831...	68sd	26	30830	Aug 17, 2020 by huggerorange67
	STICKY: Just picked up a 69 Pocket guide (Accessorizer) with all options listed (Preview) The price on the left is retail price and on the right is the wholesale cost to dealer, 30% markup!	North	8	4597	Oct 24, 2017 by North
	1974 Ventura GTO story in Canada (Preview) I recently found this story about a musician from Edmonton and his 1974 GTO. Did you know there were only 148 Ventura GTOs sold new in Canada? I didn't, but it doesn't surprise me as they are practically unicorns. In 1974 many purists thought it sacrilegious to base The Great One on a Ventura X-car, bu...	CdnGMfan	3	133	12 days ago by CdnGMfan
	Spare tire storage decal (Preview) This in from my 65 Canso SD. I have had it reproduced. Top part is shown -- Edited by canso65 on Sunday 20th of December 2020 01:32:49 PM -- Edited by canso65 on Wednesday 20th of November 2024 08:17:02 AM	canso65	8	1533	November 19th by canso65
	700HP Acadian out of MB (Preview)	Canadian Poncho	0	173	October 27th by Canadian Poncho
	Does a 64 Acadian windshield fit a 63? (Preview) I'm asking for a friend that has a 63 Acadian. Does a 64 windshield fit perfectly on a 63? Cheers, Leo	Leo2+2	3	368	September 10th by Prefectca
	Dangerous Lower Control Arm Cracks (Preview) //www.hemmings.com/stories/how-to/chassis-suspension/look-for-dangerous-cracks-in-your-1964-67-gm-a-bodys-lower-...	Glenn Musgrave	1	393	July 20th by CdnGMfan
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	66 Acadian SD gauges question (Preview) Wondering if theres a difference between Chevy II and Acadian SD gauge cluster. I have a gauge cluster with a clock, which would be in an SD, but I dont know if Acadians had an identifying maple leaf or letter A to differentiate between Chevy II or Acadian. I also have a plain Acadian cluster that has the A...	Gillis	1	584	Apr 27, 2024 by Gillis
	re 1965 canso sd trim (Preview) im looking for 1965 acadian canso sd trim, front fender peak mouldings can anyone help me	canso1965	21	3208	Apr 3, 2024 by 55Ed
	Under hood labels (Preview) How about this memory tester. there appear to be three labels under the hood on the top of the rad support On my Canso. Picture below The first one I think is the battery connection one. Picture below what are/were the other two? are they available anywhere? -- Edited by canso65 on Saturday 27th of Janu...	canso65	17	1326	Mar 21, 2024 by dcneric
	Any interest? (Preview) This is something I'd rather not do but I just don't have the time anymore. POSSIBLE SALE OF 2 PROJECT CARS Both are factory original Z03 1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe Car one: 2 door Hardtop; Solid floors; needs 1/4 panels, doors and fenders patched or replaced depending on the quality of build b...	Turtle	0	566	Mar 16, 2024 by Turtle
	Driveshaft stripes (Preview) Ive been coming across a few spots talking about coloured stripes on drive shafts. Did the acadians have this? The 65 in particular. Anybody have any details or direct to where the info might be? Thanks MH -- Edited by canso65 on Monday 26th of February 2024 11:09:59 PM	canso65	6	798	Feb 28, 2024 by DonSSDD
	Connecting mast to antenna body (Preview) I have the original antenna body from my 65 Acadian. Cowl mount. The antenna was broken off. I see where you can buy just the mast but cant figure for the life of me how to get the remains of the broken one out ando attach a new mast only. Maybe thats not even possible on the old antenna body. Can anyone confir...	canso65	4	1026	Feb 20, 2024 by CdnGMfan
	1965 manuals (Preview) So Im going through my collection of Acadian stuff and I come across a couple Acadian protection plan books does anyone out there by chance have a 1965 Acadian with VIN # 571569001194 or 571369005624? One of these might interest you.	canso65	0	517	Feb 15, 2024 by canso65
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	1966 Acadian trim (Preview) I need this piece of trim. Anyone have one theyre willing to part with?	Gillis	4	749	Feb 11, 2024 by hawkeye5766
	1966 Acadian Sport deluxe (Preview) Im wondering if there is an emblem that goes on the glovebox for the 66 Acadian sport deluxe?	Gillis	8	1068	Feb 5, 2024 by hawkeye5766
	Fuel tank finish (Preview) Todays query On the my 65 canso, would the fuel tank have been painted or just silver? What about the straps? MH	canso65	4	740	Feb 3, 2024 by cdnpont
	Intake and carb ID (Preview) Is there anyway that I can tell what carb. was on my 283 from the factory? also, the intake. should there a specific number on the intake manifold? 1965 Acadian Canso sd factory v8 There is currently a 4 barrel on it and I am considering going back to a 2. open to suggestions. thanks all MH	canso65	6	862	Jan 31, 2024 by seventy2plus2
	Motor colors (Preview) Heres today quiz. ( this is way better than wordle!) You just picked up your brand new 1965 Acadian Canso with a 283, from the dealer. what color will the thermostat housing, the oiler filler tube and the oil filler cap be? Orange or black?	canso65	8	995	Jan 29, 2024 by canso65
	Lifting rear end (Preview) Has anyone every lifted a rear end with a bit longer, more arched leaf springs? 1965 Canso. there are monos now and would like to keep them mono. really dont want to put any type of shackle on. custom made ones maybe. I dont want to lift much, maybe an inch or so. Hind end is a bit sagged. thanks -- Edited b...	canso65	9	1128	Jan 27, 2024 by seventy2plus2
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