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It’s time to call it what it is..

In January of 2026 the idea of driving to California via route 66 was a crazy thought,  this is a massive undertaking requiring alot of time and effort.  The initial mention of the idea was played off as more of a joke at the time as neither of us had done any preparation to our cars to even consider this as an option. 

Fast forward to March, by this time, both of us had torn down engines and ripped the cars essentially to pieces to try to find any weak links and prepare them for the journey ahead, acquiring parts just to be able to do this can be a challenge as now not many things are even made for these cars anymore, This is making it incredibly difficult to put things together.

Endless nights and afternoons in the garage, continuing to work away on the project at hand with the ultimate goal of seeing the finish line in California.

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Where are we at???

Trip Status: On The Road

Follow along on our adventures on Route66!

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Two Chevettes, One Legendary Highway



Follow us as we coax a pair of classic Chevettes (Actually these are the Pontiac variant “Acadian”) down the full stretch of Route 66, from the Chicago skyline to the Santa Monica Pier. This is the Mother Road done the hard way: no horsepower, no cruise control, just 1.6 liters of plucky determination and 2,448 miles of diners, desert, and wide-open Americana. Buckle up for breakdowns, big skies, and small towns as we prove you don’t need a big rig to take on a big adventure.

Prepping the Accadians: Two Engines, Twice the Grit

Before we could even think about touching Route 66, both Acadians needed some serious garage time. The orange one was bleeding oil from every gasket it had, so Josh pulled the 1.6L and resealed the entire engine: new head gasket, oil pan, valve cover, rear main, front seal, the works. No leaks left behind.

The red Accadian was worse. Its motor was toast. So Rob raided a pile of junkyard parts and rebuilt an entire engine from scratch. Rods from one block, crank from another, head from Ottawa, And here’s the kicker: You can hardly get any new parts for these engines but somehow everything aligned to let this happen and become a reality.

Two tiny cars, two complete teardowns, and a whole lot of grease. But they’re sealed, tuned, and ready to chase that “End of the Trail” sign in LA.

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Day 2 & 3 – 2025 Canadian Meet

What a weekend! We had more cars than expected, less breakdowns than expected and all the attention these little cars deserve! I will compile all the pictures in a gallery with all the pictures plus the ones that others have sent in.

Kingsbridge park along the upper Niagara River

Thank you to everyone that made the effort to join us from near and far. This event relies on the enthusiasm and dedication of all, thank you for bringing it every year!!

Fuel stop for the fuel hungry support vehicles.

If you’re still ready by this point, you must share in this crazy addiction we have from these cars. If that’s the case, stay tuned for some big updates for the 10th Annual Canadian Chevette Meet in September 2026!

Someone should tell him it’s not a diesel!
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Canadian Chevette Meet 2025

UPDATE: September 29th, 2025
Thank You to all that took the time out of their beautiful September weekend to join us for the 9th Annual Canadian Chevette Meet. Stay Tuned for BIG plans for the 10th Annual! Start planning the trip for September 25-27th of 2026 now!!!

Check out the Gallery for 2025!!

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As the summer cruise season begins to wind down, there’s one last must-attend event for Chevette enthusiasts across the country. Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 26th, 2025, as the Canadian Chevette Meet returns — once again set against the iconic backdrop of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Whether you’re a long-time Chevette lover or a newcomer to the community, this end-of-season gathering is the perfect way to celebrate our shared passion. Expect scenic cruises, great food, and even better company — all surrounded by one of Canada’s most picturesque destinations.

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