Again.... I build another Caprice

Tell us about your new PPV, show us some pictures, let us know how you did what you did!
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Dut_The_SS_nuT
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Again.... I build another Caprice

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:roll:

So... Much like my last “Member Build Post”

We begin due to another dead Caprice.

Some dude in a Chevy Trailblazer pulled out if front of me (his fault) and so begins the story of bent rails, blown airbags, and one upset owner.

So the first post of my thread will be a moment of silence for Betty



(Inserts moment of silence)
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
Dut_The_SS_nuT
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Meet Bertha

She’s an ex Orange County Sheriff dept car, that met an early retirement at 21,xxx miles

She needed a rear passenger door

Rear passenger quarter section

And all new rear passenger suspension

I actually purchased this car, prior to Bettys demise and had her roadworthy long before as well. The car was square, so I figured I’d build a drag car......


Well, plans changed and she’s now being assembled as another daily

We will start out with

G8 Console Swap
Piano Black trims
Series 1 EARLY Sport/TC switch in a Piano black housing
G8 steering wheel with Paddles
HSV Airbag
Sliding Console lid
Kayhan Audio VE Series 2 radio
VE Series 2 SV6 dash trims
VE Series 2 SV6 Center Support Bezel
VE Series 2 SV6 round vents and Ductwork
G8 Front Leather Door panels
Window switch relocate to the console
All G8 Red LED backlights minus cluster
G8 Leather Seats with Caprice Tracks
Holden Caprice SS Leather rear door panels
Holden style window switches for rears
And, to resolve all of the rear suspension problems

A 2015 SS Sedan A6 3.27 Complete rear Subframe.

Car that the subframe was removed from was a hail damage total. At just under 40k miles. So I’m my eyes, a suitable replacement coming in at $600 SHIPPED.

The only thing not used (because I used the stock rear Caprice Brakes) was the Sway bar. However the stock Caprice sway bar bolts up, so no issues other that having to drill out the hole on the brackets for the larger mounting bolts.

Been having a blast with this build so far!
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Gutting the 9C1 stuff
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
Dut_The_SS_nuT
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Interior done
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Out with the bent

In with the mint
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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More subframe swap pics
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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And much more to come
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2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Damn man, that sucks big time. Looks like Betty sacrificed herself well as you sound like nobody was hurt.

Looks like your new ride is coming along well. Good start. From the ashes of Betty comes Bertha.
2011 Caprice PPV, former RCMP test vehicle, never put into service
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Damn.

Car took a beating to protect you it looks like however. You're making fast work of the new one as well! Btw that shot of your prior car looking down the side is real nice. Those the 8.5 inch wide V6 camaro wheels? Dont seem to stick out much for a low 30s offset wheel

-J
2012 Caprice
2008 CVPI

Both gone but not forgotten...
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Re: Again.... I build another Caprice

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Mooseman wrote: Sun May 10, 2020 10:11 pm Damn man, that sucks big time. Looks like Betty sacrificed herself well as you sound like nobody was hurt.

Looks like your new ride is coming along well. Good start. From the ashes of Betty comes Bertha.

Definitely

This has to be the absolute most stout car I’ve ever owned. Unfortunately it was just too much damage to justify saving, the time on the frame machine alone was more than I paid for Bertha.

I sure do miss her though!
2007 Impala SS, K&N CAI, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete, Diablo Trinity tune
2011 Caprice 9C1 (rest in pieces)
2013 Caprice 9C1, "9C3 console upgrade" Modified Camaro Exhaust, Kayhan VE Series 2 Radio. (Soon to have 4 piston Brembos)
2013 9C1 Bone Stock
1956 Chevy 150 1211B trim code “Business Man Sedan" (currently gutting)
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