How to Identify a Real Impala SS or Caprice Clone!

In this video, I give the history of the 3rd Generation Impala SS and go through the features to identify if you have a Impala, Caprice 9C1, or Clone.
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[@chriscalais2866]

I bought my 96 impala back in 2013 w only 5k miles. I wanted this car ever since it came out, the same year I turned 16. I have every receipt for everything done to it. I now have 77k miles. I paid the price for it. I was always about 99.357% sure it was a true SS. But now I know after seeing the build sheet under the passenger seat. Thank you sir. It’s legit.

[@Twostallgarage]

Awesome! Great story, i was the same when I seen it back when I was 10! Glad it helped!

[@rhaspyrhas7509]

Nice info thanks

[@stewartbrand4086]

When the SS package was proposed they wanted a Red Bowtie in the grill.

[@Twostallgarage]

Good detail, thanks for that! I forgot to mention it.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Really enjoyed the video. You taught me some things that I didn’t know about the different years. 🤝

[@Twostallgarage]

Thanks! Glad I could help.

[@CarterCarterr]

Mannn i really appreciate how u used the pics for side by side comparison. I knew alot of the clues, but i still learned a few new ones. This was awesome. I have a 93 caprice on 26s. But i plan on getting a 95 turquoise impala one day. 😏😏👌

[@Twostallgarage]

No problem, glad I could help.

[@BornToBeFamed]

That quarter panel window area is the one that tricks up a lot of people lollll

[@Twostallgarage]

Agreed. They have to look close.. 🙃

[@nickstewart3725]

Just subscribed to the channel!....I do own a 94 Caprice in the rare Purple Pearl Metallic...it's a base model but it's super super clean....owned by a elderly couple that went to Florida for the winter...(I'm in Michigan)....so it's rust free!...not making mine what it's not but I'm doing a stock car look to mine minus the stickers but this is great information because I plan on getting a Impala SS in the future that's for sure!

[@Twostallgarage]

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your Caprice on your channel soon! I always love hearing back stories on these cars.

[@nickstewart3725]

@@Twostallgarage i will make a video soon!....I'm on both Impala SS forums Facebook and the Web where I posted pictures...if your on those groups let me know I'd love to catch up with you there as well!...but once I get a free minute I'll make a video for everyone to enjoy!

[@aeharris64]

Watched this video numerous times I own a 1994 b4u antenna goes up when I turn on the radio also have the mechanical fan and electrical fan my build sheet say B4u thanks enjoy the vid

[@wickbihh7246]

Man its so crazy because you taught me that I had a clone 95 and I bought it that way but I customized it and I was kinda bummed learning as you were teaching the difference between the two but you also made me realize that even tho I dont have a true SS I have fun in it and thats all that matter and another person would not still be able to tell and Im just gone have fun in my “SS” 🤣🤣🤣 appreciate the knowledge bro 💪🏿

[@Twostallgarage]

I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you’re still enjoying it! That’s what these cars are about! I’ve have just as much fun in my wagon and 9c1 as I do in my SS. It’s what you make of it and I’m glad you made it yours!

[@D.W.e.s.t.]

I'll know cause I watched this video. Jk. Wish I had a dark cherry red one. 96. I used to sell em new in 96. Real boat ride to me. More than Cadillacs. I hope you didn't pay an ss price. Hate con artist

[@936Holdin]

@@D.W.e.s.t.got my dark cherry red ls classic with the matching interior, I love it

[@jmm3034]

FINALLY!!!!!!! I got it home and it passed emissions 🎉💯💯✊🏽✊🏽

[@Twostallgarage]

Congratulations!

[@patrickdavis113]

Just watched your vid and then subscribed!!!! Have a question, do you know where I might find the door sticker you spoke of, Arlington, Texas to be exact, I just punched a 96 and would like to add one. Didn’t have it when I purchased it, nor did I know that fun fact, seeing how I live down I-45 South, Houston, Tx, who knew!!!

[@Twostallgarage]

Thanks for the subscribe. The best suggestion would be to try prof SS gear on FB. They make a ton of sweet impala items, door stickers, ect. Even though I haven’t seen the Arlington stick on their site, I’m sure they can make it or point the direction of who. facebook.com/profSSgear?mibextid=LQQJ4d

[@lovensdamas1040]

I love 9c1

[@nikothevirgo]

Thanks for the new handbook! Didn't know there was as updated vision lol

[@Twostallgarage]

I don’t know if you caught it, but when I was going over the part about the key lock video-I was referring to yours when the guy gave you crap..😂

[@nikothevirgo]

@@Twostallgarage I gotta rewatch it when I get off I must've walked out the room on that part lol

[@williebrown6488]

Love this video, looking for stock parts for my Impala 95, would you know where I can order original parts please?

[@Twostallgarage]

Mr impala parts on Instagram, or on the Impala SS forums. That would be your best bet.

[@aftermathwhite4955]

I've had two of them the 95 brand new from the dealership and the 96 I got the 96 because it had the shifter on the floor and both the titles said Caprices, I liked to almost shit a brick !

[@Twostallgarage]

Right!

[@0450468w]

Facts

[@henrynear219]

I just purchased a 95 Chevy Impala but little confused and has everything like the engine the trunk but the seats are 60 40s and the door panels look like the Caprice do I have an Impala or a Caprice engine is a 5.7 v8

[@Twostallgarage]

Do you have the spid code in the trunk of wx8?

[@lovensdamas1040]

We got the same lights

[@MontyWoodbrain]

Unless it’s a 9c1

[@0450468w]

I still have the original tires that came with the 1994 Impala SS

[@Twostallgarage]

Nice! Still running them?

[@0450468w]

@@Twostallgarage Bought 4 new tires but kept the BFG.

[@btmhotdrop2827]

Tattoo the pavement with the old tires don’t let them go to waste😂

[@madvadmadtown4965]

Hey I have a 95 everything correct wondering if you had some input on what I should do to keep it. Original are swap it with a LS.

[@Twostallgarage]

Really what you choose. Iv debated this a while and come to the conclusion to wait till my LT1 is toast. I added the simple bolt on upgrades to the LT1, but these kinda are performance parts from 25 years ago and outdated by todays standards. So, if you’re looking for massive HP gains, you’re gonna spend bucks into a built 383 LT1, or even an LS swap. You could always go the less and put a higher mileage vortex from the junkyard into the car, but honestly it’s kinda like just the same as having the current set up. My plans for a swap are going to be newer LT or LS based, but I will be getting a whole donor car (wreck or something). For the amount of money I have into my C10 with a vortex, I could have bought a whole vehicle (like a van with a 6.0). I am waiting for my current LT1 to break though.

[@MyScooby64]

Can you shed some light on the b4u caprice

[@Twostallgarage]

Glad you asked. B4U is the option code used on civilian caprice sedans for the package that included the LT1 engine, FE3 suspension, V08 HD cooling, V20 towing package, as well as a host of other parts of the package. To get the LT1 you had to get the package, so no civilian LT1 sedans exist without it. Some of the stuff included were the 140 amp alternater, heavy weight disc/drum brakes (meaning 11" rear drums), 2.93 gears, posi, quick ratio steering (identical to 9C1 and SS), 235/70VR15 tires (although the door sticker only calls for S speed rated, all LT1 caprice sedans I've seen had V rated rubber as OE), engine oil cooler and extra trans cooler (identical to SS). Towing package included the same HD frame used on SS and 9C1 models. What don’t you get with a B4U vs 9C1 or WX3 (SS). 9C1's got the crap beat out of them. B4U's didn't. SS's got raced/beat on too. B4U's have a 108 mph top speed limiter, so nobody took one out and wound it out to 140. Depending on when it was built, B4U's got ALL the body bushings, like a 9C1. B4U's were available BEFORE the SS came out -- I took delivery of mine in December 1993; the first SS's came out the following February. Every single mod one can do to a SS can be done to a B4U, with some minor procedural differences, although it'd be stupid to do certain things, like the stealth bolt brake bias mod, conceived for rear disc brake cars (besides, the brake bias is RIGHT on a B4U).

[@MyScooby64]

Thank you for that I greatly appreciate it your a living legend thank you I have a 96 b4u caprice with the dark green gray metallic paint.

[@Twostallgarage]

@@MyScooby64 appreciate it!

[@Kahuna_550]

It ultimately doesn't matter, they all the same car. 95-96 specifically.

[@Twostallgarage]

I’d agree. I’d even say 93 caprice falls into the mix looking outside. Kinda like a Squarebody.

[@MontyWoodbrain]

I had a 4.3 but I put a 5.7 in it sucks all the vins and indicators say 4.3

[@btmhotdrop2827]

One of my friends bought a ss clone thinking it was a true ss and was so upset when we verified that it was a clone he payed impala prices 😢

[@Twostallgarage]

That stinks! I can totally understand the frustration

[@dennieraw5867]

The 96 caprice b4u package had everything the 9c1 had also including the impala, that's probably the best package impala/caprice available, title even reads impala/caprice, so if someone wanted to clone one that's the best option because it's the best of both worlds 🌎, I got 1 myself!😉

[@Raymondcarrillo602]

My 95 impala ss title says caprice classic/ impala ss but all the stuff match on the 95 impala ss from the stickers you showed on the video I have all that but not the paper under the seat it’s not there but all other things it dose have n my Insurance has it has caprice/impala ss like my title so my 95 is a real impala ss rite

[@Twostallgarage]

Yes. I changed my insurance recently and they did the same thing. I’m

[@GROUNDBREAKERSQUADTV]

I got a 9c1 clone

[@Twostallgarage]

Still a bbody. Still a great car!

[@isaacstrade9358]

Idk I would have to say the top rear wheel muscle car is a 03 e55 AMG lol

[@Twostallgarage]

Top sports car In general or for sedan? The Mercedes in general personally to me are not comfortable.

[@isaacstrade9358]

@@Twostallgarage fastest 4 door of its time ctsv right under it. Love the 5.7 lt1 I am doing a 59 Apache with a 96 caprice frame can’t wait

[@Twostallgarage]

That’s gonna be a heck of a build! Good luck on it.

[@saladinalamin4603]

Basically the caprice police car is better than the impala, ok 👌🏽

[@Twostallgarage]

🤣🤣 not gonna lie, my 9c1 with no mods was faster than my impala with mods..

[@familymann843]

Impala is the clone caprice was first. Do your homework 📚

[@Twostallgarage]

🤣🤣 sure, look up 1958 then let’s talk.

[@beastmode8175]

This guy's kinda slow. Soft in the head maybe? And we gotta pronounce it Im-palla because he says?

[@Twostallgarage]

Pronounce as you choose guy. Didn’t realize having pet peeves makes me slow and soft headed, but right on.