General Acadian/Ventura Discussion

StriperSS · StriperSS

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4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I found this picture last night in an old stack of stuff. I remember taking the pic in a park in Winnipeg, likely in the 80's. What a little beauty. Anyone local here happen to remember this car?

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

We were in Winnipeg tonight at Canadian Tire on Regent, right where the Toys R Us show is each year. When we pulled on to go west, we travelled all the way down to the bridge at the west end of Nairn but couldn't get stopped beside this car. It's a medium to dark aqua, 65 Canso Sport Deluxe 6 cylinder car. It ha...

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

scanned from pg VIII from my 62 part catalogue. thought this was interesting stuff. -- Edited by Stephenzone on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 03:37:09 PM

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

scanned page VI out of my 62 acadian part catalogue -- Edited by Stephenzone on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 03:35:55 PM

68sd · 68sd

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427carl · 427carl

OK! whats wrong with Ventura's? Change the front fenders, and hood, and its a Nova? One member called it/them a piece of junk? and just for fun, did you know, they made a limited run of them in 1972, in California and called them.... wait for it Ventura SD !!!!!!!

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

A new member asked me for help in determining the valve of his 62 Beaumont so he could sell it. I wasnt much help because I really dont know the valve of these old cars; my last couple only cost me a case of beer each. (Can you tell I have Scottish heritage)not sure of the forum because its not fore sale yet jus...

427carl · 427carl

I was in Car Quest, in Clinton today, picking up my 2 AC Delco 160 thermostats.. If any one needs one, I have a xtra. Thanks again Carl1 for number.. I was talking to a friend, I had not seen for a while.. We were remembering a red 66 SS 327-350 NovaSS clone he used to have. He has a 283, 4 speed, red 66 SS now.. H...

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

I'm still looking for a 68-newer Acadian for the August feature. Any takers? Todd

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

I need a good, close up photo of an early Acadian centre grille emblem. Can anyone help? Thanks! Todd

67BBSD · 67BBSD

I used to own a 1965 Acadian Canso two door hardtop, six cylinder, powerglide automatic I sold it to someone (a truck driver) in the London Ontario area back in the early 1990's, he had a station wagon and bought this car as a father/son project. he came by my rental unit where the car was stored early in t...

tims73 · tims73

I am hoping that you might be able to answer something for me?I have recently had a 1973 Pontiac Ventura come in to my possession and I am wondering if a complete front clip(Hood, fenders, grill, bumpers and even tail light panel) from a 1971 Chevy Nova would fit? Please let me know! Thanks Tim

644dooracadian · 644dooracadian

I just brought home a 65 canso. Under the hood is a glass triangle bottle mounted to the driver side fender well. This bottle is capped and has antifreeze in it. I have never seen this before, was this an option? Trev

80GPLJ · 80GPLJ

I have my 80 GP with a cluster that contains a clock but no tach, I recently obtained a cluster with tach and wondering if it is a matter of just switching out the tach with the clock or is it a bit more to it. Any help?

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

Just got the package for my wagon and my 55 gmc today. stats for wagon are: trim 963 - medium red paint - tuxedo black production plant - oshawa production date - april 24 63 shipping date - april 25 63 model number - 8435 - beaumont 6 cylinder 4 dr station wagon engine - 194 cid 120 hp 1 bbl econoflame 6 cylind...

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Loaded my Acadian on the trailer to take it to the car wash at the dealership where I work. I am degreasing the engine compartment before the repaint. Got there (7 miles) and the wash bay was full, couldn't get in. Drove 15 miles the other direction to a car wash with a semi bay and did it there. Almost smoke...

StriperSS · StriperSS

Old Guy 71 Acadian · Old Guy 71 Acadian

Anyone know where I can get Acadian badging for a 1971. Used, Repo, what ever. I used to own a 1968 when I was much younger and am now realizing how rare they are. I just picked up a 71 Acadian and it is covered in Nova SS badging and I want to change it back. Any help or leads would greatly be appreciated. Thank...

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

My brother bought a 70 SS 350 4spd Acadian that was only 2 years old and he put headers on it a few years latter. I don`t remember the car having smog tubes on the exhaust. I bought one a few years back and it does not have smog system and the manifolds on the car are dated corect. I wanted to know if the other 70...

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	A couple of nice ones (Preview) [IMG]https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/StriperSS/Canadian%20Pontiacs/70Acadian2.jpg[/I...	StriperSS	9	2081	Sep 13, 2008 by 65 SD L79
	Random Acadian picture (Preview) I found this picture last night in an old stack of stuff. I remember taking the pic in a park in Winnipeg, likely in the 80's. What a little beauty. Anyone local here happen to remember this car?	4SPEED427	24	2383	Sep 10, 2008 by 4SPEED427
	Winnipeg 65 Canso SD spotted tonight---anyone know it? (Preview) We were in Winnipeg tonight at Canadian Tire on Regent, right where the Toys R Us show is each year. When we pulled on to go west, we travelled all the way down to the bridge at the west end of Nairn but couldn't get stopped beside this car. It's a medium to dark aqua, 65 Canso Sport Deluxe 6 cylinder car. It ha...	4SPEED427	7	2850	Sep 7, 2008 by 4SPEED427
	model info and mech data 62 acadian (Preview) scanned from pg VIII from my 62 part catalogue. thought this was interesting stuff. -- Edited by Stephenzone on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 03:37:09 PM	Stephenzone	0	1097	Sep 7, 2008 by Stephenzone
	model ident by serial number 62 acadians (Preview) scanned page VI out of my 62 acadian part catalogue -- Edited by Stephenzone on Wednesday 25th of March 2009 03:35:55 PM	Stephenzone	0	1051	Sep 7, 2008 by Stephenzone
	1963 acadian brochure (Preview) [...	68sd	2	8125	Aug 31, 2008 by Canadian Poncho
	1971-72 Ventura ll (Preview) OK! whats wrong with Ventura's? Change the front fenders, and hood, and its a Nova? One member called it/them a piece of junk? and just for fun, did you know, they made a limited run of them in 1972, in California and called them.... wait for it Ventura SD !!!!!!!	427carl	14	2629	Aug 30, 2008 by AlienX

	Help assessing value of 62 beaumont (Preview) A new member asked me for help in determining the valve of his 62 Beaumont so he could sell it. I wasnt much help because I really dont know the valve of these old cars; my last couple only cost me a case of beer each. (Can you tell I have Scottish heritage)not sure of the forum because its not fore sale yet jus...	Stephenzone	2	1127	Aug 28, 2008 by forespeed
	Another L79 ! (Preview) I was in Car Quest, in Clinton today, picking up my 2 AC Delco 160 thermostats.. If any one needs one, I have a xtra. Thanks again Carl1 for number.. I was talking to a friend, I had not seen for a while.. We were remembering a red 66 SS 327-350 NovaSS clone he used to have. He has a 283, 4 speed, red 66 SS now.. H...	427carl	18	2003	Aug 23, 2008 by 427carl
	Still need a 68-newer Acadian feature car (Preview) I'm still looking for a 68-newer Acadian for the August feature. Any takers? Todd	Canadian Poncho	16	1577	Aug 6, 2008 by 427carl
	Emblem photo needed (Preview) I need a good, close up photo of an early Acadian centre grille emblem. Can anyone help? Thanks! Todd	Canadian Poncho	10	1309	Jul 26, 2008 by 1964Canso
	1965 Acadian Canso (Preview) I used to own a 1965 Acadian Canso two door hardtop, six cylinder, powerglide automatic I sold it to someone (a truck driver) in the London Ontario area back in the early 1990's, he had a station wagon and bought this car as a father/son project. he came by my rental unit where the car was stored early in t...	67BBSD	0	1342	Jul 13, 2008 by 67BBSD
	Parts interchange? (Preview) I am hoping that you might be able to answer something for me?I have recently had a 1973 Pontiac Ventura come in to my possession and I am wondering if a complete front clip(Hood, fenders, grill, bumpers and even tail light panel) from a 1971 Chevy Nova would fit? Please let me know! Thanks Tim	tims73	2	1022	Jul 9, 2008 by AlienX
	65 canso question (Preview) I just brought home a 65 canso. Under the hood is a glass triangle bottle mounted to the driver side fender well. This bottle is capped and has antifreeze in it. I have never seen this before, was this an option? Trev	644dooracadian	3	1760	Jul 5, 2008 by 4SPEED427

	1980 Grand Prix (Preview) I have my 80 GP with a cluster that contains a clock but no tach, I recently obtained a cluster with tach and wondering if it is a matter of just switching out the tach with the clock or is it a bit more to it. Any help?	80GPLJ	10	1342	Jun 30, 2008 by 73SC
	GM package for my 63 Acadian Beaumont Wagon (Preview) Just got the package for my wagon and my 55 gmc today. stats for wagon are: trim 963 - medium red paint - tuxedo black production plant - oshawa production date - april 24 63 shipping date - april 25 63 model number - 8435 - beaumont 6 cylinder 4 dr station wagon engine - 194 cid 120 hp 1 bbl econoflame 6 cylind...	Stephenzone	1	1370	Jun 19, 2008 by Canadian Poncho
	Today's project... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Loaded my Acadian on the trailer to take it to the car wash at the dealership where I work. I am degreasing the engine compartment before the repaint. Got there (7 miles) and the wash bay was full, couldn't get in. Drove 15 miles the other direction to a car wash with a semi bay and did it there. Almost smoke...	4SPEED427	34	3312	Jun 7, 2008 by 4SPEED427
	Local Acadian (Preview)	StriperSS	12	2033	May 24, 2008 by 2drpost
	1971 Acadian Badging WANTED (Preview) Anyone know where I can get Acadian badging for a 1971. Used, Repo, what ever. I used to own a 1968 when I was much younger and am now realizing how rare they are. I just picked up a 71 Acadian and it is covered in Nova SS badging and I want to change it back. Any help or leads would greatly be appreciated. Thank...	Old Guy 71 Acadian	10	1604	May 19, 2008 by 65 SD L79
	Question for 70 SS Acadian owners (Preview) My brother bought a 70 SS 350 4spd Acadian that was only 2 years old and he put headers on it a few years latter. I don`t remember the car having smog tubes on the exhaust. I bought one a few years back and it does not have smog system and the manifolds on the car are dated corect. I wanted to know if the other 70...	65 SD L79	2	1360	May 18, 2008 by SD 396
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