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Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: markstype3 on December 02, 2005, 12:27:24 PM
Hi doe sanyone own a canadian standard oval window bug? Just wondering how many are still around and if anyone has any pics and specs on them,thanks.
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 02:55:45 PM
I have 55 oval
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: doubledoor on December 02, 2005, 03:06:18 PM
I had a 56 can. standard the one in my avatar :D  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 03:07:10 PM
Hey dumbass! Had! We are talkin present Foolio!
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: doubledoor on December 02, 2005, 03:07:58 PM
Mine was done and ran :rockon:  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 03:08:37 PM
Too bad you sold it!
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: doubledoor on December 02, 2005, 03:09:07 PM
I know :(  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 03:11:29 PM
Oh my god.We agreed on something!
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: doubledoor on December 02, 2005, 03:12:29 PM
Sounded like you creamed yourself :lol:  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 03:12:46 PM
I just started on the beer. Got lot's of sanding to do tonight!
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: doubledoor on December 02, 2005, 03:15:15 PM
hows it comming??
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steiner on December 02, 2005, 03:32:12 PM
The roof is finally coming along after many hours of blocking
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Post by: 55oval on December 02, 2005, 05:02:45 PM
no canadian standard, just deluxe=)
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: slugbug on December 02, 2005, 08:23:21 PM
Mine's a '55 Euro oval  ^_^  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: Type2Meister on December 02, 2005, 10:39:03 PM
Al Penner in Powell River has a '54 Cdn Std. sunroof.  It's in the paint shop!
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: hotvw1 on December 02, 2005, 11:06:16 PM
I too \"HAD\" a 56 original motor etc. Nice car. I know dumbass for selling it.
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: silas on December 02, 2005, 11:28:01 PM
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Hi doe sanyone own a canadian standard oval window bug? Just wondering how many are still around and if anyone has any pics and specs on them,thanks.
i have a buddy that's restoring a 56 canadian standard oval.

what specs are you looking for? and what year oval?

afaik, they are much like the deluxe ovals minus the trim & seat rails. probably a few other differences, but it all depends on what you're going for. how specific do you want your car to be?

 
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steveo_32 on December 03, 2005, 12:28:32 AM
I have a 56 canadian std, jungle green, Or was..........
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: Lanny on December 03, 2005, 09:02:23 AM
Most were light blue for some reason. Small headliner, wingnut seats, three spoke steering wheel, basic upholstery, missing interior chrome(speedo ring, painted speaker grill, painted rear view mirror etc), no interior light pin switches, some had painted vent window frames, no window rubber chrome, earlier  Canadian standards (actually it's a 'Custom' model) still used cable brakes.  Probably alot more that I can't remember at this time.  
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: markstype3 on December 03, 2005, 11:49:24 AM
Thnaks all for the input ,trying too see how many are still around and some details about what made them standards. :rockon:
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: steveo_32 on December 03, 2005, 01:18:28 PM
Pretty much what lanny said. Mine has no chrome at all, wing nut seats, black knobs, radio blockoff with push button start, one visor, 3 spoke black wheel, black vent windows, no chrome window sealsor door seals and was dark jungle green! i do have a dome light thou?
Title: Anyone Own A Canadianstandard Oval?
Post by: silas on December 03, 2005, 05:05:22 PM
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Most were light blue for some reason. Small headliner, wingnut seats, three spoke steering wheel, basic upholstery, missing interior chrome(speedo ring, painted speaker grill, painted rear view mirror etc), no interior light pin switches, some had painted vent window frames, no window rubber chrome, earlier  Canadian standards (actually it's a 'Custom' model) still used cable brakes.  Probably alot more that I can't remember at this time.
bamm.

good job larry. B)