1976 Chevy Caprice w/ Trailer 3n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Glass Interior Engine Dashboard

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MPC 1976 CHEVY CAPRICE W/TRAILER 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT 963
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A SUPER SMOOTH 3 in 1 KIT: MPC’s 1/25 scale 1976 Chevy Caprice is the perfect project for builders who are looking for options. Add it to your collection today!
LOADED WITH GOODIES: The 1976 Caprice is fully paintable and features an ALL NEW, authentically detailed, water-slide decal sheet-full of colorful options. Build this smooth cruiser one of three ways: stock, security vehicle or hauler. Features include: west coast mirrors, V8 engine, functional tilt-bed trailer with custom wheels, radio antenna, flasher light, pursuit light, pad printed whitewall tires and more. Wrapped up nicely in NEW vintage-style packaging!
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale, 85+ Parts, car assembles to 9 inches long (18 inches long with trailer added). Parts molded in white, clear and transparent red with black vinyl tires. Some parts are chrome plated. Plastic model kit paint and cement required. Paint guide included in kit.
The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years. Full-size Chevrolet sales peaked in 1965 with over a million sold. It was the most popular American car in the sixties and early seventies, which, during its lifetime, included the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala.
Introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop, Chevrolet offered a full line of Caprice models for the 1966 and subsequent model years, including a "formal hardtop" coupe and an Estate station wagon. The 1971 to 1976 models are the largest Chevrolets ever built. The downsized 1977 and restyled 1991 models were awarded Motor Trend Car of the Year. Production ended in 1996.
From 2011 to 2017, the Caprice nameplate returned to North America as a full-size, rear wheel drive police vehicle, a captive import from Australia built by General Motors's subsidiary Holden-the police vehicle is a rebadged version of the Holden WM/WN Caprice.[1] The nameplate also had a civilian and police presence in the Middle East from 1999 to 2017, where the imported Holden Statesman/Caprice built by Holden was marketed as the Chevrolet Caprice in markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The 1975 models received a new front end with swept-back headlights, revised grille, and turn signals returned to the bumper which also angles backward at both ends. New taillights now wrap around rear fenders. Caprice Classic Sport sedans now feature opera windows in the D-pillars. The dashboard, radio and climate control graphics were revised; the speedometer read up to 100 mph (160 km/h), and had smaller numbers for kilometers per hour. The Caprice convertible would be discontinued after the 1975 model year along with its full-size B-body counterparts including the Oldsmobile Delta 88, Buick LeSabre, and Pontiac Grand Ville. Just about 8,350 Caprice Classic convertibles found buyers in 1975.
As fuel economy became a bigger priority among Americans following the Arab Oil Embargo of late 1973 and early 1974, Chevy made the smaller 145 hp (108 kW) 350 cu in (5.7 L) small block V8 with two-barrel carburetor standard on all Caprice models except wagons for 1975. In California, the four-barrel 155 hp (116 kW) 350 V8 was the base engine and this engine was unavailable elsewhere. Optional engines included the 175 hp (130 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) small block V8 (standard on wagons) and 215 hp (160 kW) 454 cu in (7.4 L) big block, the last was not available in California. All engines except for the 454 were single exhaust systems with the introduction of the catalytic converter. Station wagons that used the 454 now featured dual exhaust as well. Also introduced this year were GM's "High Energy" electronic ignition and radial tires that were advertised as part of "Chevrolet's New Efficiency System." The theme of economy continued through to the new options this year: A new "Econominder" gauge package included a temperature gauge and a "fuel econominder".
The 1976 Caprice Classic marked the sixth and final year of a body style introduced for the 1971 model year. 1976 models weighed approximately 4,314 pounds (1,957 kg) and was 222.9 inches (5,660 mm) long, growing considerably from the 1971s 4,040 pounds (1,830 kg) and 216.8-inch (5,510 mm) length.

[@rayswanson986]

We Need these companies to come out with more 4 door model kits. Nice build

[@clarencedavis9845]

This build brought back good memories for me. I once had a 1973 Chevy Caprice. I thought this was the best car I ever owned. About 12 years ago at our club open house, we do a sales as well (model trains). Well, one of our club members had a model of my 1973 Caprice! I still have it in the ariginal box unopened. You did a great job on this project, so now I am thinking that it's time to get moving on mine. Also my model came with the trailer as well, so it will be interesting to put another model that I have on the back of it. Thank you again for another great build. I always love watching you work. You have one of the best shows out there. I also like your choice of music!!!

[@andrewluchsinger]

I was 10 years old in 1976. I used to know somebody who had a 76 Caprice. Lots of interesting memories. Great Build.

[@ralphwilliams2396]

This brings back so many memories these were pretty common in my town as a kid

[@charliebowman785]

Hey Chris, Nice to be around here again. About 2 or 4 doors issue, in Mexico, the situation was exactly the other way around; the most common model was with 2 doors, and 4 was an oddity. Beautiful build. I remember fairly well, I built the same model long, long ago but from AMT I guess. By the way, MPC is a wonderful, high quality manufacturer located in Ukraine. Maybe it is as good as Tamiya. I built a PT-17 Stearman Kaydet in 1/32 and believe me, no flaws, no flash, no warped pieces and separation of items from sprue never represented a challenge or a problem. As usual, I'm delighted to watch your videos.

[@MyDuckfoot]

OMG I remember building this kit back in the late 70's early 80's

[@thanassisveggos627]

You mentioned my pet peeve!!! All the thousands of car models out there and maybe 10-20 4 door models! I mean this Caprice Classic and others are obvious dead ringers for a 4door sedan. But no. Anyway enough of my ranting. I absolutely love your videos and I'm hooked on them. I also love your using "hardware" spray paints!!!😊

[@bigbow62]

Nice build & video.... Thank you 🙂 I can see it now, grab dads new Caprice hook-up the trailer.... pick up a few friends and take a small ride and grab the new 1320' project car ✌😎 Man back in the day I loved kits that came extra parts, wheels, rims, engine's, garage parts, decals & in this case a sweet trailer !

[@urbanurchin5930]

The piece that you are curious about (on the same sprue as the dash board) might be a push bar for a race car companion. Also, a security vehicle might have a push bar on the front as well. Painted as wood grain - might be better in the parts box for use on a pick-up.

[@tiberius1701]

I believe that part is the radiator core support. I built the ‘74, ‘75 and ,76 annuals of this kit when I was in my teens. I think I could build this in my sleep! I also happen to have one in my collection..time to start building!

[@MikeJBlues]

I had this kit as a first run back in the 70s. Good to see it return 👍

[@rubencardenas9384]

Kit looks so sweet!! It’s great to have kits that comes with a trailer. Terrific job Chris!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Old man talkin' - I remember these boats, we called 'em land yachts. They were built like TRUCKS with a sedan body. Chris, when you pay homage to a car, you do it up right - and this Chevy is a Caprice's Caprice. Thanks for the memories, the build and for sharing...

[@tygrkhat4087]

As one comedian I once heard describe those big cars as not having license plates, but Liberian registration.

[@larryanderson2766]

Managed to break the bumper on my ‘76 promo model when I was 6 years old in 1976. Still have the promo, definitely grabbing this kit for the bumpers

[@tonymadia4554]

lol i just did the same thing with my white one fell off my dresser one day and broke the left clip of the front bumper off mine dooh lol

[@JimFlanagan4206]

I built one of these up as demolition derby car. Great kit!

[@petermerz2704]

My ex father in law had one of those. Smooth ride, lots of power. Thanks for sharing Chris. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

[@diecastify]

Finally the day one of my dream cars get its model built😍the car is amazing, and the paint job really sealed the deal👌

[@mikenb3461]

I've been looking forward to this build when I saw you had the kit. Back in my model-building days I don't recall ever seeing this in any store. I can say that with some certainty since if I had seen it, I'd have bought it. My dad owned a '76 Impala 4-door so Impalas and Caprices of this vintage hold some fond memories. Imagine learning to drive on something this size! I share your opinion that it would be great if MPC could retool this a bit and make it a four-door. Since we're in dreaming mode, and I know this would add complexity (the rear wheel fender skirts would have to be removed and the grille would need to be changed) it would make more sense to make the four-door an Impala. Police, fire, taxi... all of those options would be open. Then again, maybe there are police, fire and taxi companies that would splurge on the Caprice.

[@dandire1758]

My son and I cracked up about your comment about the interior tub not having a lot of detail for that year. It's so true. I appreciate your reviews as they help me make decisions on whether or not to buy different kits.

[@garysprandel1817]

Well heck might have to pick that one up and paint it that GM Puke Green Metallic and model my ride for my sophomore year of high school.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Beautiful work on a nice kit. For a MPC, that seems to be an excellent kit. It is really nice to see that kit in production. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicholasmagcamit8233]

Nice car ! This is the best Chevy every ! It has nice seats , and a good body design for this car !

[@ronroberts2453]

Really nice build Chris 👌, this is one giant piece of 70"s iron!! This is a popular kit among the low rider community and I'm sure it will fly off the shelf of retailers!! Very well done!!

[@myaustindillon3682]

Also demo derby builders..

[@modelermark172]

My aunt actually had one of these, for real. I'm definitely going to get one of these kits.

[@andrewramstad4325]

Nice kit

[@danrosenello4847]

Another nice build. I bought two of these when they came available about 15(?) years ago. Never built either, but I stole those sharp looking trailer wheels and used them on a ‘62 Catalina custom. Sold both Caprice kits with a couple random Cragar wheels for their trailers. 😉

[@miguelburgos8408]

LOVE, One of my All Time Favorite, Thank You , Looks GREAT!!!!!

[@MrJuicyHamburger]

Sick land yacht. Probably gonna get this kit someday.

[@dalesharpy9197]

Nice "Boat" and trailer!

[@dspain0214]

Aint it funny how you have Chevy's top of the line car and all MPC saw fit to equip it with is an alternator. No A/C or power steering😳 A lot of MPCs are that way. Still love them though.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

What you mean no barn or grass with the kit 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ lol my grandpa had a similar color caprice nice build Chris have a great weekend

[@davidchin350]

Very nice finish to this mpc repop. These are very large sized cars right before they got downsized.👍

[@kennyspaulding796]

Yes. Last of the sunkin living room trunks.

[@lilkersh_2248]

Been waiting for this 😎

[@timothyharrison8953]

Looks sharp! Another one I built when I was a kid. I have a memory of painting the body metallic red and leaving the interior white plastic. I hope it comes to Hobby Lobby so I can get a second chance to build it better.

[@tonymadia4554]

yep same here cant wait till hits here as well at hobby lobby

[@haroldhoffmanjr4608]

This is the same as a 73 Caprice with the tilted trailer that was an annual 73 MPC Caprice came prepainted a Bronze color and the trailer and interior and Chassis were molded in a Medium Brown color, The car actually has a 454 Big Block with a Turbo 400 transmission, I believe they carried this on until 1977 with the last body style which is identical to this one, My dad had a Caprice Classic Landau a 1975, The last year for round headlights, It was a 454 Turbo 400, Solid White with a Burgundy half vinyl top, And for a low rated horsepower 454 that car would move out as big as it was.

[@mikemerritt1756]

Great Build!!

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Another great job again thanks!

[@Tie-dyed-wisdom]

A cool option would be a demo derby car on the trailer, those were very popular in demo derbies

[@rogerwachal3718]

My Mother inlaw had a 4dr green metallic green,with tan vinyl top

[@Merylstreep1949]

I believe that mystery piece of plastic is a push bar for the front bumper if it was a drag car support vehicle for pushing dragster to the staging lanes

[@johngligo4049]

That is one sweet Caprice Sir! Can't wait to grab this kit!!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy it!

[@geoffreymills9932]

That's a great kit, not sure if it's the same company but I built that when it first came out in the 70s, bought it for the trailer but the car ended up being a nice piece too

[@zigarten]

4 door! Agreed.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Beautiful builds Chris. Gotta get me one. Had a 75 caprice classic. Have a great weekend.

[@tygrkhat4087]

My friend's grandfather had a 75 Caprice Classic. His son was a big wheel at Chevy in Detroit, so he got the car tricked out for his dad. It had all the bells and whistles you could get, plus a bigger engine and gas tank. We called it the Cruisemobile.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@tygrkhat4087 cool

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Real nice mate 👍

[@brettwilkinson8904]

I had this kit way back when. It came modeled in a light brown metallic plastic. Trailer had Uhaul decals. Nice work, Chris

[@toddburlingame2186]

looks good

[@lepus6511]

oooh the trailer is sweet. been meaning to build a lowrider too and this caprice would be perfect except for the molded in rear end and stuff, but it looks easy enough to cut the axle mounts and shocks out

[@mikerosetta9140]

i built the original kit of this car and trailer back in the 70s it had red ,white and blue decals

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

When I was a kid, I swear every other neighbour had one of these cars , 4 door sedan (which most were blue) and station wagons

[@almoffat7504]

Very nice job 👍🇦🇺

[@timryan1785]

Dad had a 76 Caprice Classic 4dr hardtop in 1977. 400 SB w/4bbl This car was an absolute dream ride while dating for sure! I always borrowed it on date night as my ‘66 Mustang was nice, but not much room! 🤣

[@michaelwhite2823]

What did you need room for? A mustang seats two people comfortably.

[@timryan1785]

@@michaelwhite2823 LOL!

[@lepus6511]

i can't imagine owning one of these cars in the summer. so much window area, they must be so miserable to get into after a hot day. need one of those windshield shader/reflectors for every window lol

[@PierLuigiAmadio]

Faccio modellismo statico ,macchine americane.

[@alconk7129]

Another great build Chris! I wished they would have molded a correct air intake to the air cleaner.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool kit with a great trailer!! 👍👍👍

[@robertolozano1789]

Good car, but i like the '74 caprice in red color, good work in this model...

[@MrCocg1]

I am going to try that headlight trick with Modge Podge..

[@seeds4hobbies]

Absolutely glorious!

[@electricamish]

Throw those mirrors that clamp on the fenders and you've got my ole' mans car when we towed a camper with it

[@chassegallerie2910]

I heard they did try to pack in the farm, the fields and fence in the prototype box, but they ended up with a box a couple of km long and at least 2m tall and that ended up being an issue to put on the shelves, so they had to let go of those.

[@monikamaier8578]

Gut gezeigt. Kein unnützes geplapper.

[@michaelcarson6744]

I want this kit so bad

[@thadiuspennington6574]

Cool video ! I just ordered 1 of these Caprice kits , Any ideas of how I could custom lower my Model Caprices front end just slightly?

[@PierLuigiAmadio]

Mipiace modelo😊😊

[@iammightythor]

I built that kit as a kid....

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Great video as usual....great kit built the original issue years ago.

[@MrModelworx]

A proper land yacht! Nice works as always

[@maryfiltz800]

Great build as usual, like the trailer.

[@davevirag5423]

😍!

[@alanwbelcher]

The dash came out great! Like the whole model, but that really popped to my eyes.

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro

[@Cimmerian415]

These are sometimes referred to as "Glass House Impalas". Another beautiful build Chris, thank you.

[@davidpayne4315]

This is another one out of the park Chris stay safe and have a great safe holiday with your family

[@dweezy3095]

When I use the grey primer from rustoleum it bubbles when I paint over it.. any suggestions?

[@richardlee1092]

Nice job Chris!

[@johnm.5848]

In the past, I built a couple cleanly right out of the box because my painting skills were never that good but I'm still a fan of it. The model was a staple of MPC for years and it's still popular with modelers. Currently, I have a Caprice from 1975 that I bought from a collector years ago and it's the flagship of my model car collection. Super job Chris and you and yours have a great holiday weekend.

[@bduregular]

What trick did you refer too, that you used for the headlights?

[@maverrick2877]

What glue do you use

[@13Dixiefried]

I test drove one back in the late 90s early 2000s an it was a two door in a goldish brown color lol. An the interior had that old vinyl plastic smell too!

[@timarthur9425]

Great review and awesome build thanks Chris.cant wait to get my hands on one.first thing i'mma doing is making a mold of that beautiful automatic transmission.model on peace

[@seansullivan4709]

I got that model for my 10th birthday along with four others. I loved building models back then but I don't have the patience now.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Nice! My cousin actually owned one of these!

[@edwardsmith9541]

Hi Chris I'm Ed Smith II from Denver Colorado and I would like to ask you a question. My question is have you ever been in a molel compation in because you make a lot of good molels

[@hpiguy]

Nope, model shows are not my thing. I prefer to build for fun only and share the reviews with my viewers. Thanks!

[@kennyspaulding796]

Once again, a kit I was going to pass on but after seeing the parts and the trailer and now I've got to have it. See what you do? Ideas are churning. I think I will use the trailer behind a truck to haul a gasser to the strip. I took driver's ed in a '74 Caprice.

[@brianlewis6926]

I wish they would out wagon of that

[@mrcschubbyboymodels2503]

Need them to do the Staton wagons

[@michaelcarson6744]

I've been trying to buy this model I'm about ready to give up it's either over priced or can't be ordered

[@richardbennett8678]

I see your small clamp is missing the red protective case. Try getting some heat shrink tubing with glue. They have been working for me

[@samuelvasquez8170]

That would be a great kit for Lower rider paint job

[@v8cool168]

I've got a 75 Coupe, and I'm turning it into a 4 door 6 window Impala.

[@oldrustycars]

You certainly get some obscure model kits. Did you ever get the "Unreal" Edsel funny car by AMT? Or the ridiculous "Dodge Revellion" kit by Revell? It was just a 4 door Dart body stuck on a dragster chassis. I had both, in 1971. Should have kept them.

[@maxgraham7282]

Had a 1972 in high school till I left for the military. Late 80s got a 79. One of the best cars I ever had. Ex-wife got it in the divorce and sold it for 50 bucks. All it needed was a radiator lol. Ahhh memories lol.

[@alanq64]

I doubt that you said Whoops when the hood fell off. Haha I know that's not the word that comes from my mouth. 🤔

[@ericdelgado3395]

I liked that build i llke the music what genre is the music during your sideshow id like to use them on my train videos for my channel !! It sounds so railroady

[@brianrussell2083]

Why does the engine look Red is it because of the black primer?

[@hpiguy]

The engine is Chevy Red Orange as described and shown in the painting section. Anything else is just the lighting and camera.

[@DarksouIjah]

Love yours videos. Great reviews properly done. I’m looking to buy 3 sets from your site. Do you have a coupon code or where can I find them? Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

I don't have a website or sell anything. Those are links to independent companies that sell the kits I review. Thanks!

[@DarksouIjah]

@@hpiguy Oooh well good to know. Thanks

[@JohnW1711stock]

Needs a couple of custom motorcycles on that trailer. Maybe a Dune Buggy? Cool.

[@leroykees1170]

Hey Chris. You can chop the top and have a convertible. Was a production model.

[@richardray9267]

Where do you get future floor polish

[@413x398]

For several years now it has been marketed as Pledge Revive It floor polish. Walmart has it for sure; probably lots of other outlets.

[@ronaldhuff635]

there were a LOT of those cars in the 70s, the caprice was chevy's luxury offering, the impala and bel-air were the workhorses, the bel air would go away in 77, the caprice was quite nice for being an average car, the 454 was a boat anchor, many of these cars went away when the 454 died, though many got 350s installed instead,