2007-02-02 13:08:19 · 11 answers · asked by romantic_pleasure 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
The interior has to be leather, and have the impala logo's stirched into the seatback. They are also the ONLY floor shift models. There is also a difference in suspension. The sway bars are thicker than stock, the spring rates are higher, and the shocks are stiffer. There are a lot of differences. Don't be fooled. Most clones are also easy to spot in the paint. They only came in 3 colors.
Black
Cherry Black
Gun Metal Grey(greyish green)
Best thing to do is take it to the Chevy dealer and let them check the VIN. There is a letter code that distinguishes between the Impala and the Caprice.
PS. I had a 96 SS. And there is a HUGE difference between the 2 cars. Just because the sheetmetal is the same, doesn't mean the engineering or performance is.
Just a side note...But to 'CLONE' an Impala SS would cost more that what you could sell it for. Think about it, first you need a Caprice, then you need to strip it, paint it, replace all trim, interior, steering column, dashboard, wheels, brakes, suspension, tires, engine, tail lights, all new emblems, overhead digital display on headliner, computer....The list goes on and on. By the time you're done, you've spent well over 40 grand, and could only sell it for 25 grand...and that guy who bought it would have to be a sucker.
2007-02-02 13:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with everyone else.
If it cloned correctly, the only way to tell is by the 12-17 vin positions.
It is the sequence numbers. And even then, If it is a low numbered caprice ltz, you wont be able to tell, until you find that vin number in an impala registry.
THe previous poster said that the only way to tell was by the 8th position, but this will not work. The 8th position is the engine, and since caprices also came with lt1 (5.7l) it wouldnt be a difference.
The true impalas have a sticker in the trunk lid, with the number sequence.
But, if you dont have a title in hand, and you dont have access to the trunk, you cant tell.
2007-02-02 13:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor shift was only on the 96 model the 94 and 95 had it on the column
2007-02-02 16:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU GET A 1995 OR 96 CAPRICE WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE ITS THE SAME AS THE SS AND ITS EVEN A LITTLE FASTER I OWN BOTH THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO ARE COSMETICS AND PRICE.
2007-02-03 17:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Twizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The VIN number
2007-02-04 04:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by D.E.O.N. Sphinxxx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think its all appearance.. the regular caprice was available with the 5.7 from the SS... it was the LTZ package.
caddy fleetwood and the buick roadmaster.. also had the engine ...
the engine was rated at 260hp and 350 ft lb torque..
2007-02-02 13:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that there is a way to tell in the vin#,go to the chevy parts man and ask him.
2007-02-02 13:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All vehicles have the make and model listed on the title.
Also, they have the name of the vehicle clearly placed on the vehicle.
2007-02-02 13:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has "SS" somewhere like on the door panel in the front or rear or a symbol on the dash or steering wheel
2007-02-02 13:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 8th charicter of the vin will be a "P" if it is a true SS
2007-02-02 13:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋