The SSheriff (1996 9C1)

MASShole9C1 wrote:

Eh, dont take anything personal.

Are you kidding, I LOLed hard before replying cause it is so true.

Gotcha. Its tough to read intention through text ya know?

Glad to see your'e having some fun with the 9C1.
That decal is spot on.. love it.
Cool to see all the iterations of the grille's on your car.. gives some cool thoughts to customizing the nose of the Caprice.

Seeing the OCC grille got me thinking on why Olds never built one of their own sedans??
Guess they thought they had the high end Fleetwood, Roadmaster as premium and Caprice as standard for the classifications.
Throw in the Impala, they got a wheel/paint/badge/grille consumer version of the 9C1.
Got me thinking on how one of these B bodies would look in Rocket trim??

Keep up the great work on the 9C1. Been fun reading your posts . I too am interested in sequential tails but thought it may be a pain in the ass to do.
The HID upgrade I saw you did was a must and its so fantastic to see at nite! I love mine.

Oh he knows about the Sequential being a PITA! Right Brian? Did you ever call the company?

I'm not sure why Olds/Pontiac never got a sedan (or wagon for Pontiac) but the OCC didn't sell all that well IIRC so that could have had an impact. The Caprice and Roadmaster though.... Great sales.

1984twodoor wrote:

Oh he knows about the Sequential being a PITA! Right Brian? Did you ever call the company?

Yup, a few times. They never called back or answered my email. Maybe I shouldnt have stated my problem first .

We are gonna try it a different way tho

MASShole9C1 wrote:

1984twodoor wrote:

Oh he knows about the Sequential being a PITA! Right Brian? Did you ever call the company?

Yup, a few times. They never called back or answered my email. Maybe I shouldnt have stated my problem first .

We are gonna try it a different way tho

Call them from work

lol. I can't do that. Long story short....Unfortunately due to prior injuries from the Marines and deploying to Iraq a few times, I no longer work there . Thank god for the Veterans Affairs . It was a life long dream of mine, and a month ago, it came to a screeching halt. Hero to zero.....

MASShole9C1 wrote:

lol. I can't do that. Long story short....Unfortunately due to prior injuries from the Marines and deploying to Iraq a few times, I no longer work there . Thank god for the Veterans Affairs . It was a life long dream of mine, and a month ago, it came to a screeching halt. Hero to zero.....

That sucks Brian, sorry to hear. But better to throw in the towel then hurt yourself right? At least you can say that you did it, and you've got to try everything you want to do once.

1984twodoor wrote:

MASShole9C1 wrote:

lol. I can't do that. Long story short....Unfortunately due to prior injuries from the Marines and deploying to Iraq a few times, I no longer work there . Thank god for the Veterans Affairs . It was a life long dream of mine, and a month ago, it came to a screeching halt. Hero to zero.....

That sucks Brian, sorry to hear. But better to throw in the towel then hurt yourself right? At least you can say that you did it, and you've got to try everything you want to do once.

True to all of that! I would have been digging myself a bigger hole. When I returned from active duty, I never wanted to go to the VA and be labeled a "disabled veteran". I guess it was a pride thing. 3 years later, what I should have attended to years ago, wrecked my career. Alot of my friends who were over there with me, are popping up and getting the help they need instead of ignoring it all.

Before I left the department, there were some highlights to include, but are not limited to: I got to see a dead guy, drive a new blacked out 2011 charger(a little above the speed limit), house fires on holidays always suck, helped design the new paint scheme now patrolling the streets, made a few great friends, and issued countless tickets lol. Not to mention it put a magnifying glass on how fucking stupid, people really are. I was told I was already too cynical for the job lol.

But, it did set my wife and I back about a month as far as income goes. We should be all set where we are now and our son has, and will have everything he need. Weekly VA trips to R.I. shall continue....

MASShole9C1 wrote:

1984twodoor wrote:

MASShole9C1 wrote:

lol. I can't do that. Long story short....Unfortunately due to prior injuries from the Marines and deploying to Iraq a few times, I no longer work there . Thank god for the Veterans Affairs . It was a life long dream of mine, and a month ago, it came to a screeching halt. Hero to zero.....

That sucks Brian, sorry to hear. But better to throw in the towel then hurt yourself right? At least you can say that you did it, and you've got to try everything you want to do once.

True to all of that! I would have been digging myself a bigger hole. When I returned from active duty, I never wanted to go to the VA and be labeled a "disabled veteran". I guess it was a pride thing. 3 years later, what I should have attended to years ago, wrecked my career. Alot of my friends who were over there with me, are popping up and getting the help they need instead of ignoring it all.

Before I left the department, there were some highlights to include, but are not limited to: I got to see a dead guy, drive a new blacked out 2011 charger(a little above the speed limit), house fires on holidays always suck, helped design the new paint scheme now patrolling the streets, made a few great friends, and issued countless tickets lol. Not to mention it put a magnifying glass on how fucking stupid, people really are. I was told I was already too cynical for the job lol.

But, it did set my wife and I back about a month as far as income goes. We should be all set where we are now and our son has, and will have everything he need. Weekly VA trips to R.I. shall continue....

I bet you'll have those highlights with you forever too! Did you get to keep the raincoat and stuff???

That was 100% the right choice to make to look out for the family!

Wraith'SS wrote:

Keep up the great work on the 9C1. Been fun reading your posts . I too am interested in sequential tails but thought it may be a pain in the ass to do.
The HID upgrade I saw you did was a must and its so fantastic to see at nite! I love mine.

oh no i completely forgot about that. I really need to write shit down. do you still have those sequentials Brian? what was the problem with em?? ill help put em in as soon as the caprice is on the road(my pos crown vic is pretty much toast)

sequentials arent actually that bad to put in. it took me a couple hours but that was mainly due to it being during last winter with a scorching high of about 20 when i came home to a box on the porch

if anyones interested ill throw up some details or go take some pics tomorrow

Sounds good. I can always drive over there. One side is already "installed" and I need to get new LED bulbs.

i know when i was looking to buy mine a few different led ones said they worked with regular bulbs .

Brian I'm sorry to hear about your hardship with work, I hope it all works out for you and it helps having a positive attitude.

Hmm, sequential tails...maybe I've found something to make me less bored with my car...

Thanks. Well, I'm working on my positive attitude. That is part of my problem.

Yea, so, sequential tails are pretty sweet. Definitely a nice touch to any B body. You could go a couple routs and ranges of use from a couple different manufactures.

MASShole9C1 wrote:

Thanks. Well, I'm working on my positive attitude. That is part of my problem.

Yea, so, sequential tails are pretty sweet. Definitely a nice touch to any B body. You could go a couple routs and ranges of use from a couple different manufactures.

That would look really cool with my new euro taillight, if anyone finds the other side for me...

Wait, you have a Euro version?????

you buy that one on ebay?

94classicss wrote:

you buy that one on ebay?

Haha yes ONE of them, not the three he was selling. Still have to crack open an old tail light to mount it. And find one for the other side

Im guessing this is the one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Caprice-Export-Taillight-Lens-86-90-NOS-D082-/370540507338?fits=Model:Caprice&hash=item5645ef70ca&item=370540507338&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

MASShole9C1 wrote:

Im guessing this is the one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Caprice-Export-Taillight-Lens-86-90-NOS-D082-/370540507338?fits=Model:Caprice&hash=item5645ef70ca&item=370540507338&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Yup! If I find the other side I'll be using them and be Mr Cool!


God I hope a donker doesnt get them too

1984twodoor wrote:

MASShole9C1 wrote:

Im guessing this is the one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Caprice-Export-Taillight-Lens-86-90-NOS-D082-/370540507338?fits=Model:Caprice&hash=item5645ef70ca&item=370540507338&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Yup! If I find the other side I'll be using them and be Mr Cool!


God I hope a donker doesnt get them too

Thats probably where they all went! Donk city my friend, donk city. They have money for those dumb azz rims, why wouldnt they buy $80 export parts?! hahaha

I crunched the passenger side front chrome trim at the bottom on a curb yesterday. Broke all the clips but one. But its holding up so far.

Heres some pics of the somewhat clean underside of the 9C1

Very nice. I like clean cars without the undercoating! That's why I want to remove mine, then probably put more back on

So, here's the console. Much thanks to Bill M again. when I get some down time, I have to make a few adjustments, hook up the PRNDL light, and run my aux power outlet harness back under the rubber floor and mount it inside the console itself.

And heres my 2nd set of SS wheels. They have snows on them right now, but I'm poor like everyone else and cant get tires right now. They have the red bowtie caps from a monte carlo ss (I think Jim is more excited about those than I am)
I finally put the car through the wash today. Its only been since October...

Lookin' good, Bri!

MASShole9C1 wrote:

Heres some pics of the somewhat clean underside of the 9C1

Somewhat.... clean?

I hate you.

What a difference new plugs and wires make! They havnt been changed in the 3 years Ive owned it. Thats about 30k+ miles. God only knows the last time the Sheriff's Office changed them in the 10 years after it was redone...

Got the new finished trunk lid on today. It's nice to have my power trunk release and plate light back. I found out why it took Soo long. Not a big deal. I've got a few personal touches to add before I post pics tho. I'll do a before and after deal. I wish I didn't give al my pinstriping. Damn you al hahaha.

Not that anyone hasnt seen one before, but heres my new-ish shaved and painted SS trunk lid. Finished the pinstripes 20 minutes ago. Not bad if I do say so myself. I really like the look and instead of cutting the plate light lens, I just drilled 2 new holes further from the new lock cylinder location. Waiting for some money to get window tint done, I still need to get LED bulbs for the sequential tails, install the corner lamp harness Indie picked up for me, paint/attach new chrome to passenger door (Indie again), and a few other odds and ends, Probably gonna pick up some nice muffflers soon as well. Its coming together gents!

Looks Great

sdstick wrote:

Looks Great

Thanks Steve!

Looks good, aside from the Saints badge.

toomanytoyz wrote:

Saints badge.

lol I was waiting for it! Not sure if I like it tho. I was thinking of getting a bigger one, but I would like to maybe find a more vintage something to put on there.

MASShole9C1 wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Saints badge.

lol I was waiting for it! Not sure if I like it tho. I was thinking of getting a bigger one, but I would like to maybe find a more vintage something to put on there.

Yeah but didn't you shave the emblem so there... uh... wouldn't BE an emblem THERE?

True, but as you know well plans change and we all like to try different things.

Small update. Air foil ordered and on its way, I figured I'd give one a try. And today I got myself a little late birthday present. Window tint. Bristol Glass in Attleboro. 35% legal tint for MA. They took my rain guards off and destroyed all my window decals too. Sooo, I need a new BADASS decal soon! The guy doing it I guess was bitching about all the left over glue residue from the tint I had removed 3 years ago. He's the one that took it off. Made him eat his own words! LOL. But 5% was legal in CA, not the communist state of TAX-a-twoshits. PICS:

MASShole9C1 wrote:

But 5% was legal in CA, not the communist state of TAX-a-twoshits.

Aw, quitcherbitchin; two miles farther south and you'd only be allowed 70%

Looks great!

mp775 wrote:

MASShole9C1 wrote:

But 5% was legal in CA, not the communist state of TAX-a-twoshits.

Aw, quitcherbitchin; two miles farther south and you'd only be allowed 70%

Looks great!

I think factory is darker than that LOL

35 looks pretty good on there to me!

I'm pretty psyched! Another late b day present for myself, well, the car. American Thunder son!!!!! It should be here in about a week. I like progress...

LOL, the tint matches the headlights! Badass!

Haven't done much for a while. I ended up in the VA hospital in Providence for almost a week. They thought I could have cancer, then some other things I can t spell, and I think they are settling with a nice disease instead. But, I did get my Flowmaster cat back setup on the day I went in. Much thanks goes to my wife for helping out with the whole shebang. She royally busted her ass to help me out! Gotta make a few adjustments before welding up a few critical points. Also, needless to say. I didnt get the 9C1 in to install the new Z28 springs. The Belltechs came in while I was away too. So, like I said, everything is coming together the way I had it planned.

Glad you are semi-OK. can't wait to hear this beast with the new exhaust!

Holy chit thats not good. I hope a nice disease lives up to it's name and won't be any trouble for you. If you think you'll ever need extra sets of hands set up a mod day! We'd all come down.

Damn dude... Hope ya feel better!

And let us know if you need a hand.

Whoa; like Matt said, I hope it really is a "nice" disease. Glad you're out and getting back to projects .

It isnt Impala-itis is it?
Cuz there's no cure for that.


Seriously tho....hope everythings OK

lol Steve. Thanks everyone. Its been tough. I hadnt eaten in about a month, Ive lost over 10lbs. I went in with a temp of 102.6. But, my spleen is enlarged still, my liver enzymes are almost double what they are supposed to be, and a bunch of other things that point to some kind of infection, they just couldn't figure it out with the CT scan, x rays, and the 50 gallon drum worth of blood they stole from me. So, hopefully I have an answer this week. Ive got my money on some kind of tick born disease. They say its not Lyme, but its in the family.

I did hit some road kill and with the 9C1 being so low, theres blood on the drivers pipe and the muffler got knocked back off the clamp = major exhaust leak. Sounds sweet tho

At least you're in good spirits. GWS

Good luck Brian, hope you feel better, you'll pull through I'm sure. Be glad you have a wife that'd help you do something like that! That's awesome!
If it makes you feel any better I got food poisoning in Ireland like a month ago and lost 15 lbs after all was said and done. And will likely never eat at TGI Fridays ever again.