Caprice Performance?

[The_Blur]

I love box Caprices. I'm not talking about donks. I don't do 30-inch wheels, hydraulics, or trunks with 8 subs. I was actually considering an old one as a daily driver for reasons I'll discuss later. I might lower it, put in a nice sound system, and upgrade the motor. Of course, I'd also like to modernize the suspension.

Unfortunately, I'm struggling to find parts for box Caprices. Who can point me in the right direction so I can see if this makes sense?

[Mr Twisty]

It's a GM B-body car, rather than look for Caprice specific items, look for b-body parts.

Coolest gangster (NOT gangsta) build I've ever seen was a wagon... looked GOOD!

[THE EVIL TW1N]

i always liked the box caprices, especially the one from black sheep.

[The_Blur]

Let's say I pick up one of these and wanted to do a police clone. Where would I find parts like the front bumper?

EDIT—I found some stuff.

ADDITIONAL EDIT—Where can I find some 9C1s for sale?

[THE EVIL TW1N]

im guessing all the box 9c1's are out floating around. Theyre even too old to be taxis now. even the 94-96 9c1's are out of commission for police departments AND taxi companies.

the black sheep car is badass but i dont think its even legal to paint a car black and white (in the same fashion as a police car) whether it says POLICE on it or not. I think all Black would look just as badass though

[Mr Twisty]

With the older cars you're best having a parts car to go with your daily driver. Stuff is gonna go bad/break at a higher rate the older it gets, it's good to have spare parts right in back of the garage.

As far as where to get a 9c1, a few years ago it was EASY,State gov's were auctioning off their old stuff, now, you'll just have to watch ebay, craigslist, etc.

[KXRM]

Here in my area a car can be black in white, they just can't put any markings or equipment on it that would misrepresent what it is. A lot of old decommissioned police cars are still sold with the same paint scheme.

Speaking of old taxis and police cars, TXDot was running a drinking and driving campaign where they modified the car half like a police car and half like a taxi.

Here is the Fort Worth one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brylyn/3867973112/
Wouldn't want to hail that cab.

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by KXRM

Here in my area a car can be black in white, they just can't put any markings or equipment on it that would misrepresent what it is. A lot of old decommissioned police cars are still sold with the same paint scheme.

Speaking of old taxis and police cars, TXDot was running a drinking and driving campaign where they modified the car half like a police car and half like a taxi.

Here is the Fort Worth one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brylyn/3867973112/
Wouldn't want to hail that cab.

just because theyre sold with that paint scheme doesnt mean its legal to drive it on public roads like that.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

just because theyre sold with that paint scheme doesnt mean its legal to drive it on public roads like that.

I'd like to see that law...

[brandotron]

I prefer the late 90's gangsta Impala SS's.

[TheCaptain]

I'm a good old bubble Caprice fan myself! But nothing's wrong with the box Caprice's!

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by brandotron

I prefer the late 90's gangsta Impala SS's.

i hope you mean the mid 90's

[Romeloc]

I had a 83 Caprice then 89 9c1, 90 9c1, 95 9c1, 96 9c1 and my current 95 9c1 I still have since 02 with 3.42 posi SLP headers,catbak, K&N intake and stage 2 transmission with shift kit

[brandotron]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i hope you mean the mid 90's

I don't know, one of those. Who cares.

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by brandotron

I don't know, one of those. Who cares.

HUGE difference.

[FenwickHockey65]

Come to think of it, there wasn't even a late 90s Impala. I think Chevrolet's full size was the Lumina back then.

You could just buy a new one.

http://criswellchevrolet.com/Caprice.aspx

Contract loopholes FTW.