Turning a VR Executive Wagon into a Caprice

[feistl]

Hey guys,

I'm plann a few BIG upgrades to my VR wagon. Im considering upgrading the front panels + entire interior to Caprice level. So basically left/right guards, bonnet + bumper as well as the dash/seats/door trims etc

Also considering changing the loom (94VR V6 Caprice Auto into 93VR V6 Wagon Manual) so i can have all the level3 goodness including dual electric seats, climate control, level3 cluster etc

With the VR Caprice front, will the grill from a VSIII Statesman fit? EG will this grill

Fit into this bonnet?

What do people think? Would it look silly having the VS S3 Statesman front on a wagon? It would be unique...

Unfortunately i want/need the VR Caprice seats and loom, but panels from a VS S3 Statesman, hopefully i can sort something out.

The other question, is how much room is behind that grill? The main problem im finding with the VR/VS front is lack of space for a large intercooler. Once i finish the body/interior work ill be supercharging the buick engine to around 1 Bar.

Any advise would be awesome
Cheers, Errol.

 

[kopper69]

Thats a big job youre setting for yourself. How do you plan on getting the parts? You really need a wrecked caprice that is in really good condition sitting in your yard. Heading off to the wreckers for the number of parts you are after isnt going to cheap or easy. And then you will need to modify most of the parts to fit into your wagon. Big job mate.

 

[feistl]

I like a challenge .

Im hopefully getting my hands on a recovered VR Caprice, meaning ill have the entire car spare. As for the VS S3 Statesman front, well yeah im gonna have to go to the wreckers.
But physically will the statesman front bolt up to the VR? Or will i need custom mounts etc?

Cheers

 

[Nickolaz]

gl with it man btw do u have a caprice grill and or fog lights that ud like to sell?