<VV> Canadian vairs differences

[Garth Stapon]

Hello All:

My Canadian car (1965 - 500 4 door) has steel wheels - that were clearly 
stamped made in Canada on the inside of the rim.

I noticed it when I repainted them.

If memory serves, Stan East was surprised to learn of this little tid bit.

Not an early, but on non wire wheel cars, I am certain that it also applies.

An interesting thing is that the Oshawa plant kept remarkable build records. 
I was able to order the build sheet for $ 35.00 from GM Canada that detailed 
the day of production (Dec 27, 1964) and all the model options included in 
my car. A 500 - 110 PG with a fold down rear seat and an AM radio. Love 
those rubber floor mats and lap belts too!

Regards, Garth
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun" <shaun_mcgarvey at shaw.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 12:36 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Canadian vairs differences


> The main things are, as I recall:
> -body colo(u)r trunk and engine compartment.
> -different seatbelts by Dominion Auto Accessories.
> -"Made in Canada" on many small parts, including regulator, wiper arms, 
> ALL
> decals on the car say "Printed in Canada" somewhere on them.
> -no jacking sheet under trunklid. White sticker with red lettering on left
> front fenderwell above jack, saying "for jacking instructions refer to
> owner's manual".
> -generator's red and white paper circle isn't red, it's green.
> -no bowties on outside rearview mirrors.
> -"GM" logo on things that would normally have a bowtie, like floormats,
> tissue dispensers.
> -tinted windows are rare on Canadian cars, as are options in general. Most
> CDN cars came equipped typically with the higher hp engine, automatic,
> padded dash, pushbutton radio, and maybe whitewall tires.
> -most if not all CDN cars had 3.55:1 rear gears.
> -Dominion Royal Safety 800s instead of US Royal Safety 800s.
> -Canadian made bulbs and flasher units.
> -Carpets, door panels and upholstery usually have tags underneath denoting
> Canadian suppliers.
> -a lot rarer.<G>
>
> yea, Vairily ... Shaun
> CDN '64 Spyder cvt.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 5:36 PM
> Subject: <VV> Canadian vairs differences
>
>
>> OK guys and gals list the differences on early earlies between our cars
> and
>> our neighbors to the north. Inquiring minds want to know. Ed in steamy 
>> but
>> hurricane-less Florida
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