1A2 Police package Caprice wagon.

[WillyBilly]

I am going to build a replica of my Police package wagon. The real car was Dark Grey Green Metallic, with tan cloth guts. It was a fun car with Eaton locking diff, 3.42s, built 4L60E transmission, tuning, SLP Ram air hood with matching intake box and other bolt ons. It ran low 15 second 1/4 miles with the stock LT1 350. The car was quite rare. I believe there was 154 1A2 police package wagons built in 95, and mine was one of two in DGGM unmarked wagons built, and both has spent time as NY Thruway units. The wheels on mine were one off versions of the stock Impala SS wheel. I removed the center cap and opened up the hub hole to accept a chrome center, and exposed lug nuts. I had them powder coated black. They were not made for this car but fit the look I was going for at the time.

Now on to the model portion of the story. The donor model is a Revell Thom Taylor Alternomad kit with what I believe is a modelhaus resin body. I built the hood from the kit's hood, but it was too narrow for some reason. I found another hood from a taxi kit I am using for another body swap. I split it to get it to fit, then cut out for the scoops. I have a lot of work to make it look fluid again. This will be a slow build, as the body is far from perfect, and needs a lot of work to get it right.

 

Edited December 15, 2024 by WillyBilly
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[lordairgtar]

Looks to be an interesting more door project. Love wagons.

[espo]

Great looking wagon and like the unique history behind it. 

[TarheelRick]

Mighty fine looking long-roof. Going to be a fun project to watch come together.

[avidinha]

Nice! I'm looking forward to seeing this come to life. I used to have a 9C1 with that same hood and a Roadie wagon in DGGM.

[WillyBilly]

5 hours ago, avidinha said:

Nice! I'm looking forward to seeing this come to life. I used to have a 9C1 with that same hood and a Roadie wagon in DGGM.

I restored a  95 Roadmaster sedan, so I also have a resin body of a RMS to remake that car as well.

I have owned almost 20 B and D body GM cars from 94-96

Edited December 16, 2024 by WillyBilly

[avidinha]

20 minutes ago, WillyBilly said:

I restored a  95 Roadmaster sedan, so I also have a resin body of a RMS to remake that car as well.

I have owned almost 20 B and D body GM cars from 94-96

Cool! I've had 7 (still have 2 Fleetwoods), people hate on the opti, but the only problem I've ever had was having to replace a cap and rotor.

Edited December 16, 2024 by avidinha

[WillyBilly]

8 hours ago, avidinha said:

Cool! I've had 7 (still have 2 Fleetwoods), people hate on the opti, but the only problem I've ever had was having to replace a cap and rotor.

Had two Fleetwoods too. The opti is a PIA, but once you get used to it, it can be changed out in under 2.5 hours. The key to never changing one twice is a new AC Delco unit and swap out the cap and rotor for the MSD unit. Also making sure the vent system is working correctly. 

Here is of my previous cars.

[avidinha]

1 hour ago, WillyBilly said:

Had two Fleetwoods too. The opti is a PIA, but once you get used to it, it can be changed out in under 2.5 hours. The key to never changing one twice is a new AC Delco unit and swap out the cap and rotor for the MSD unit. Also making sure the vent system is working correctly. 

Here is of my previous cars.

I recognize your blue one from the Impala SS forum. Here's my 9C1 and the replica I made of it.

 

[WillyBilly]

8 hours ago, avidinha said:

I recognize your blue one from the Impala SS forum. Here's my 9C1 and the replica I made of it.

 

Nice. The model is very accurate to your 1:1 version. Not in the pic, but I also had the Stillen front bumper cover installed not too long after the pic was taken.

Edited December 16, 2024 by WillyBilly

[johnyrotten]

Always liked this body style. They are great platform, and not a dime a dozen. You all have/had good looking cars. I particularly like Steve Morris' wagon. That thing is insane. 

[WillyBilly]

8 hours ago, johnyrotten said:

Always liked this body style. They are great platform, and not a dime a dozen. You all have/had good looking cars. I particularly like Steve Morris' wagon. That thing is insane. 

Me too.

Not exactly the Steve Morris 6 second Twin Turbo wagon but still entertaining to watch.

 

Edited December 17, 2024 by WillyBilly

[johnyrotten]

Always fun to see "sports cars" put away.  It takes a bit more dedication and work when your car weights two tons, plus I tend to like "different", everyone knows the vette, camaro, ect is "fast". That wagon looks like its a handful. 

[slusher]

18 hours ago, WillyBilly said:

Me too.

Not exactly the Steve Morris 6 second Twin Turbo wagon but still entertaining to watch.

 

Loved that video! I always liked the Chevy Caprice almost bought a used wagon in the 90’s."

[WillyBilly]

6 hours ago, slusher said:

Loved that video! I always liked the Chevy Caprice almost bought a used wagon in the 90’s."

Certainly, a fun video.