We all know our Acadians are unique.As for our rear bumpers,could I buy a Nova bumper and cut in the backup lights,or is the Acadian bumper wider then Novas?Im trying to save $1000.00 to rechrome mine.:beer1:
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You have a point thereboys but I still want it looking somewhat like a Acadian
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"The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worth while. Therefore strive for excellence, not perfection"
take it to the US it is 1/2 the price for chrome front bumper is the same. if you try and cut them into a bumper how would you handle the indent. it will drive you crazy if you just use a nova one with out the backup lights here when i had my car tested they checked the operation of the backup lights
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Surrey BC
1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe http://www.63acadian.com/
Ont. certification on transferring ownership [only time it gets done here, so far] says if the lights are there they have to work!!! No lights your fine!!!!
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Ont. certification on transferring ownership [only time it gets done here, so far] says if the lights are there they have to work!!! No lights your fine!!!!
makes some sense
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Surrey BC
1963 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe http://www.63acadian.com/
We all know our Acadians are unique.As for our rear bumpers,could I buy a Nova bumper and cut in the backup lights,or is the Acadian bumper wider then Novas?Im trying to save $1000.00 to rechrome mine.:beer1:
The bumper has quite different stamping in the area where the backup lights go. I don't think it would look very good with just the cutout done, it pretty well needs to be an Acadian bumper to make it look right.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I should be in a yard that has a 66 later this month or in Oct. I'll take a look. The trunk lid nameplate and stainless looked real good when I was there in May.
I should be in a yard that has a 66 later this month or in Oct. I'll take a look. The trunk lid nameplate and stainless looked real good when I was there in May.
I'd be intrested in the trunk lid stainless if you can grab it, still need a piece or two. Will PM you. Thx Jim
Anyone with a '66/'67 Acadian will tell you when viewing your car that you have a Nova bumper. I had both of mine rechromed in London ten years ago, the price was around $1500 (cash)but I think they have closed up shop. I would get them rechromed, just my 2 cents
Yup that's the way im going to go.Ive changed enough on it,I still want it to look somewhat as an Acadian.
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I'm restoring a 1962 Acadian Beaumont convertible I ordered new after market bumpers they were about $250.00 each why not check that out cheaper than re-chroming them
I had a rear bumper done 5-6 years ago at Keystone for $250. They did really nice work for me but they have changed partners or were sold so I don't know if it's the same. It's funny I was searching around for other places and ran across this really complete list for the US.
I'm restoring a 1962 Acadian Beaumont convertible I ordered "new after market bumpers" they were about $250.00 each why not check that out cheaper than re-chroming them
NEW aftermarket bumpers? are they the same as Nova (in 1962) ??