96 Caprice N2billet Style - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

n2billet · 10-25-2011, 03:39 PM

I had a 93 Caprice Wagon a few years back that I shaved, lowered and had billet wheels on. I loved that car! it rode great, got good gas mileage on the highway but after a few years I really needed a truck again so I sold it. So, here lately I've been driving out to my folks place alot to help out my mom and the miles are really starting to add up on my crewcab so I thought I would try and find a cheap car that got decent gas mileage but would still be able to hold a small army

I was talking with a buddy at work one day and he ask me if I would sell his dad's one owner 84k white caprice, I love it when they fall into your lap like that! A deal was struck and later that day I had me a new pawpaw machine. The plan for this one is simple: I'm going to try and make it look like a modified Police car. I've ordered a lowering kit already that will lower it 3", I've pulled all the molding off as well as the pin striping. I'm going to shave the hood and the trunk of the emblems, paint the front and rear bumpers (no more chrome) paint the post on the doors flat black. Then add some 20" Centerline smoothies, paint the centers flat black and then add a dog dish hubcap. I also added a SS grille that I will be making a few changes. It should be a fun car after it's done and save my crewcab in the process!

*project 67 sub* · 10-25-2011, 05:00 PM

dang those bumpers stick out far

should look pretty good when your done with it

tcb-1 · 10-25-2011, 05:36 PM

ohhh yes. a tricked out interceptor. I definitely like the direction your headin'!

*project 67 sub* · 10-26-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

ohhh yes. a tricked out interceptor. I definitely like the direction your headin'!

the interceptor is a ford crown victoria

**68SWB4x4** · 10-25-2011, 08:15 PM

I can't wait to see how those wheels look!

Got a 95 wagon......

What drop did you get?

n2billet · 10-25-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

I can't wait to see how those wheels look!

Got a 95 wagon......

What drop did you get?

I bought a 2/3 drop but I'm going to trim the front springs a little to get another 1/2 inch.
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butternut1972 · 10-25-2011, 08:29 PM

You need to get one of those sirens that you reach out and stick on the roof. Then you could mess with someone you know when your behind them.

big_al_71 · 10-29-2011, 05:56 PM

Cant wait to see this car finished...

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2011, 06:01 PM

Now there's a surprise. You need to post up some pics of the wagon, this is all I could find..

n2billet · 10-29-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Now there's a surprise. You need to post up some pics of the wagon, this is all I could find..

That's because I don't have any! I lowered it another 1.5 from that picture before I sold it......

n2billet · 10-29-2011, 06:59 PM

Today's progress: welded up the hood emblem, the trunk emblem and molding. I also installed the new springs.

**lolife99** · 10-29-2011, 08:29 PM

Nice!
Subscribing to this one.

*project 67 sub* · 10-30-2011, 04:36 AM

looking good, now it just needs dome 18" & 20" billet wheels, or some black 18" & 20" wheels

n2billet · 10-30-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

looking good, now it just needs dome 18" & 20" billet wheels, or some black 18" & 20" wheels

I've ordered 20' Centerline smoothies for it that I'm going to paint flat black so I've covered all the bases.

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I've ordered 20' Centerline smoothies for it that I'm going to paint flat black so I've covered all the bases.

I'm sure you're aware of several powdercoat shops in your area. East Dallas has several to choose from...

72BlckButy · 10-30-2011, 10:18 AM

Lookin' good Keith!

orngsikL · 10-30-2011, 11:30 AM

nice, my kinda style

n2billet · 10-30-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm sure you're aware of several powdercoat shops in your area. East Dallas has several to choose from...

Yeah it's crossed my mind more than once but I'm trying to do this on a budget.......

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Originally Posted by orngsikL

nice, my kinda style

Thanks!

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Yeah it's crossed my mind more than once but I'm trying to do this on a budget.......

Thanks!

You don't have any 73-80 parts laying around do you ? We might be able to work out something very budget friendly for you.
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n2billet · 10-30-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You don't have any 73-80 parts laying around do you ? We might be able to work out something very budget friendly for you.
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What are you looking for? What I have left is mainly 67-72 stuff but you never know...

*project 67 sub* · 10-30-2011, 05:54 PM

i vote for satin/semi-gloss black not flat black

n2billet · 10-30-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

i vote for satin/semi-gloss black not flat black

It's not really flat black, it's more of a semi.....I painted all the stuff under the hood of my 67 with it.

*project 67 sub* · 10-31-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

It's not really flat black, it's more of a semi.....I painted all the stuff under the hood of my 67 with it.

ahh ok yah that will look good

jb1016 · 10-31-2011, 09:21 PM

I've had this idea recently (inspired by 68SWB4x4's wagon), but I know you'll do it better than I can, even in my imagination!

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Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2011, 07:49 PM

I need a nice passenger fender badly. It's been holding my build up for a year now. A nice hood too if I can find one. If not I can go cowl hood but the fender is a must have. 73-80 Dash pad ? 84-87 manual shift tilt column ?
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10-25-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	96 Caprice N2billet Style I had a 93 Caprice Wagon a few years back that I shaved, lowered and had billet wheels on. I loved that car! it rode great, got good gas mileage on the highway but after a few years I really needed a truck again so I sold it. So, here lately I've been driving out to my folks place alot to help out my mom and the miles are really starting to add up on my crewcab so I thought I would try and find a cheap car that got decent gas mileage but would still be able to hold a small army I was talking with a buddy at work one day and he ask me if I would sell his dad's one owner 84k white caprice, I love it when they fall into your lap like that! A deal was struck and later that day I had me a new pawpaw machine. The plan for this one is simple: I'm going to try and make it look like a modified Police car. I've ordered a lowering kit already that will lower it 3", I've pulled all the molding off as well as the pin striping. I'm going to shave the hood and the trunk of the emblems, paint the front and rear bumpers (no more chrome) paint the post on the doors flat black. Then add some 20" Centerline smoothies, paint the centers flat black and then add a dog dish hubcap. I also added a SS grille that I will be making a few changes. It should be a fun car after it's done and save my crewcab in the process! Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

10-25-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style dang those bumpers stick out far should look pretty good when your done with it

10-25-2011, 05:36 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style ohhh yes. a tricked out interceptor. I definitely like the direction your headin'! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-25-2011, 08:15 PM	#5
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style I can't wait to see how those wheels look! Got a 95 wagon...... What drop did you get? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

10-25-2011, 08:29 PM	#7
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style You need to get one of those sirens that you reach out and stick on the roof. Then you could mess with someone you know when your behind them. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

10-29-2011, 05:56 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style Cant wait to see this car finished... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-29-2011, 06:01 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style Now there's a surprise. You need to post up some pics of the wagon, this is all I could find.. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2011, 06:59 PM	#11
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style Today's progress: welded up the hood emblem, the trunk emblem and molding. I also installed the new springs. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

10-29-2011, 08:29 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style Nice! Subscribing to this one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-30-2011, 04:36 AM	#13
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style looking good, now it just needs dome 18" & 20" billet wheels, or some black 18" & 20" wheels

10-30-2011, 10:18 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style Lookin' good Keith! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-30-2011, 11:30 AM	#17
orngsikL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style nice, my kinda style

10-30-2011, 05:54 PM	#21
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style i vote for satin/semi-gloss black not flat black

10-30-2011, 07:49 PM	#25
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 96 Caprice N2billet Style I need a nice passenger fender badly. It's been holding my build up for a year now. A nice hood too if I can find one. If not I can go cowl hood but the fender is a must have. 73-80 Dash pad ? 84-87 manual shift tilt column ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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