How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Make a 9C1 Clone of the SS

Looking forward to seeing it on the road shortly!!!!

toomanytoyz wrote:

Looking forward to seeing it on the road shortly!!!!

This car is too nice to drive in the winter.
Except maybe in the driveway.



This has taken way longer than it should have. I waited a whole day for oil filter adapter gasket only to find out that it didn't get shipped. I had to buy an oil pan gasket set just to get that gasket today.

It barely turns over so I now have to try another battery or starter. Oh, and I added an additional ground wire on the passenger side. Is this a 9C1 thing or was it just missing on this car?

Still high in the front. It'll probably settle a little bit but I fell like I'm falling over backwards sitting in the driver's seat.

My mechanic consultant came by to take a look and he said most likely water froze in the block. I think Steve already said that.

So, when we cutting the doors for the spot-lights?

V8Killer wrote:

So, when we cutting the doors for the spot-lights?

If only I knew I a guy that has a couple good spot lights.

I didn't have any on my '94 NH car. I don't think is a "required" 9C1 thing.

I forgot that civi cars got a different instrument panel. All my 9C1s have a slightly different oil pressure gage. I'll have to add that and door handles to the list. Now that I think about it I'll have to rekey the ignition too.

Yeah. You can't be bothered with square keys.

toomanytoyz wrote:

Yeah. You can't be bothered with square keys.

.... I one key ......


.......you know what it's like running from the police and having to deal with 2 keys.....

bowtiepimp wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Yeah. You can't be bothered with square keys.

.... I one key ......


.......you know what it's like running from the police and having to deal with 2 keys.....

..........maybe..........

Jim
Try jacking up each side up front under tha shock mount, or closer to the b/j. Lift the car high enough to get a jack stand under the frame behind the front wheel, but leave the weight of the vehicle on the jack, and loosen and then tighten the lower control arm bolts. I have found at least two cars where the lower control arms were tightened at some point with the suspension hanging, and it made the front sit higher than needed. It might sit lower after. If that don't work, cut one coil off a set of 9c1 springs and install them.

Thanks Bill, I'll try that on ramps. I didn't notice if the ball joints had been replaced. I'd like to try the Moog 750 lb. springs or maybe Eibachs next time. The right ABS sensor is bad, so I'll be back on the cardboard creeper soon enough.

Why do the interior lights stay on after I leave the car? Looks like I'll have to 9C1 that too. I'll be up all night wondering if the lights ever went off.

You just have to believe they go off on their own. Cuz they do, ya know.

They will go off. At some point! Lol

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V8Killer wrote:

Now that I think about it I'll have to rekey the ignition too.

Wanna trade your door locks and ignition cylinder for a civilian set?

Hmmm, I had some spotlights kicking around I also have the GM templates for cutting both doors with instructions. Brand spankin new too . The other battery wire I think is a 9C1 thing. My 9C1 has that extra battery wire, positive side to a red junction box in front of the coolant tank. Easy to hook up a stereo system

I meant an extra ground from the frame rail to an exhaust manifold stud. I forgot about the aux. red box. There is also a fused power distribution box inside, up and left of the brake pedal. I'll add these two to the list.

I'd have to check but I think the chime module controls the courtesy light delay.

I have all the 9c1 parts that I need.

Was cruise control an option on 9c1s?

Now that is running it got moved outside and the 9C1 has it's garage spot back again.

boojum wrote:

Was cruise control an option on 9c1s?

My 1996 9C1 came with factory cruise control (SPID K34).

boojum wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Looking forward to seeing it on the road shortly!!!!

This car is too nice to drive in the winter.
Except maybe in the driveway.



This has taken way longer than it should have. I waited a whole day for oil filter adapter gasket only to find out that it didn't get shipped. I had to buy an oil pan gasket set just to get that gasket today.

It barely turns over so I now have to try another battery or starter. Oh, and I added an additional ground wire on the passenger side. Is this a 9C1 thing or was it just missing on this car?

Still high in the front. It'll probably settle a little bit but I fell like I'm falling over backwards sitting in the driver's seat.

My mechanic consultant came by to take a look and he said most likely water froze in the block. I think Steve already said that.

Looking good! At least the N97's fit better on the back than on a 9C1

No luck loosening the control arm bolts. It's still up high. At least I won't have to 9C1 the front springs.

have you tried using some rear spring boosters? added to rear of mine and its finally almost 100% level.

Crank main journal.



A little blurry but I think you get the idea.

Anyone want to buy a set of stock iron heads or cam? These are genuine Impala parts not 9C1.

Cranks fine now with a UOS starter.

Turns out the rear ABS sensor is bad not the RF.

I have what I hope is a bad injector, runs a little rough.

I have the 9C1 tail lights installed. Before you even ask I found a guy that with a B4U looking to do an Impala clone.

I replaced the #8 injector and the idle is now smooth.

I detinted the front windows.

I replaced the tiny light bulb on the headlight switch.

I fixed a bunch of cold solder joints on the instrument panel. Hopefully the odo will stop jumping all over the place, so far it looks good. I noticed that the gauges just unplug from the cluster. I'll put the 9C1 oil presure guage in when I fix the ABS. I forgot to remove the Impala logo while I had dash apart.

I found a Reba McEntire CD stuck behind the dash. Freebie!

I fixed a window switch yesterday and I noticed the speakers are different.

I'll have to 9C1 them too.

boojum wrote:

I fixed a window switch yesterday and I noticed the speakers are different.

I'll have to 9C1 them too.

Nice, can't wait to get the rest of those SS parts

Sounds like she is coming along. If you put a 9c1 rearend in it, so you can run tire chains ( ) i'll take the SS rearend.

Nice work, Jimbo!

Can't wait to see it!

Tonight I found out there are even more differences between Impalas and 9C1s. The list is getting too long. I'm about ready to give up. I might have to drive it as is.

It might have been easier to just buy a 9C1.

Anybody know where the cop chip is hidden?

Forgot about the interior lights...

Sure enough they go off after a minute or two.

Until...

While fixing the window switch I noticed a paper like shim stuck on the door with a piece of bubble gum where the switch contacts the door. I removed the shim and gum and now I am wondering why the shim was there.

Now once again I'm worried that the lights are staying on all the time. Can't sleep again...

OK who has my plate?

"CLONE" is not available.

How bout NOTA9C1

or CLONED, 9C1CLON

boojum wrote:

OK who has my plate?

"CLONE" is not available.

*
New thread perhaps?

FAKE 5 OH

5 OH FAKE

PO PO NO - - Maybe too far from the "hood" to be relevant.

PO PO PHONY

SPURIOU SS - - look it up, if you don't know what spurious is.

COUNTRFIT - - or some variant spelling thereof.

DUPLI COP

COPY COP - - good, but, , ,

My favorite:

NON C 1

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Doubt either one of those COP plate would work, unless you got a really stupid DMV agent.

I think "ydidiruinawx3cartomakeapolicewannabe" would do it.

No Moa wrote:

Doubt either one of those COP plate would work, unless you got a really stupid DMV agent.

I think "ydidiruinawx3cartomakeapolicewannabe" would do it.

Jeez Glen, why not tell him how you REALLY feel............

WX3-9C1

boojum wrote:

WX3-9C1

The cop chip with the wide rear car! lol

No Moa wrote:

boojum wrote:

WX3-9C1

The cop chip with the wide rear car! lol

Oh man. I wish I didnt sell my cop chip on the big forum...

lmao

Oh crap!

The Impala has the triangle punch out in the frame and the 9C1 has the cross.

I thought "heavy duty frame" was advertising hype.

Add a frame swap to the list.

I'll trade you mine so I can clone an impala

MASShole9C1 wrote:

I'll trade you mine so I can clone an impala

Everything in the world makes sense now.

Just a like a craigslist ad you've only seen photos of the good side.

I fixed the rear window rollers. I found a couple bucks in change under the back seat, no more Reba's though.

How about SS-9C1 or 9C1-SS?

I don't feel any particular need need to make a "Cop" car. I already have a couple. Don't make me install the prisoner cage!

not sure if this works

NOTNSS

Can you get altitude sickness after driving a car that is up too high? It was only like 10 miles but I feel dizzy.

From what I read the best treatment is to get lower as soon as possible.

Exhaust leak? Naw, I don't think so.

boojum wrote:

The Impala has the triangle punch out in the frame and the 9C1 has the cross.

I thought "heavy duty frame" was advertising hype.

Tell me more! Show me pictures!

boojum wrote:

Can you get altitude sickness after driving a car that is up too high? It was only like 10 miles but I feel dizzy.

Yes, in fact, you can. Why do you think I lower all my stuff? It's for my family's safety and well being.

SPCS wrote:

boojum wrote:

The Impala has the triangle punch out in the frame and the 9C1 has the cross.

I thought "heavy duty frame" was advertising hype.

Tell me more! Show me pictures!

9C1 cross

toomanytoyz wrote:

boojum wrote:

Can you get altitude sickness after driving a car that is up too high? It was only like 10 miles but I feel dizzy.

Yes, in fact, you can. Why do you think I lower all my stuff? It's for my family's safety and well being.

OMG, I really did L-O-L

1984twodoor wrote:

9C1 cross

DIBS!


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boojum wrote:

1984twodoor wrote:

9C1 cross

DIBS!


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LOL LOL

4" higher in the front and 2" higher in the back compared to the Sprint springs. It looks like it's parked facing uphill.