67 caprice 70 hybrid

[c. jackson]

It's turning out better than expected.

[customline]

Very cool, Cary, I'm glad I thought of it ?. Actually my idea was to use that roof on a '63 body. I think you have a really nice look with the '67, though, it works really well with that body. From the rear, it looks like a T-Bird, but because of the reduced backlight area. That option would cause me some contemplation. I'm on board, gotta see what you do!

[c. jackson]

not really sold on the inset yet.....its just a mockup.

[Can-Con]

That's gonna make one cool Phantom Caprice coupe. 

Just needs some photoetch "Caprice" scripts.

[espo]

Great looking conversion. The '70 roof design flows better with the '67 body lines than the roof that Chevrolet used on their Caprice Hardtops of the era. While only a personal choice, I would have considered the larger '70's stock rear window. Did you add the lower body trim, that looks like a design que that should be used?  

[customline]

 

1 hour ago, c. jackson said:

not really sold on the inset yet.....its just a mockup.

It's a great custom element but using it sorta begs for some other custom mods for a balanced look. The roof swap alone without the insert and no other mods gives you a pretty convincing '67 Caprice. All you need then would be a vinyl top and a red crushed velour interior ? .  I'm loving this.

Edited April 22, 2023 by customline
Added pix

[c. jackson]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to paint everything without attaching the rear insert to see if I'll like it or not. Those lower strips really wake up the body lines, and a little putty to reshape the sharp lines on the sail panels. 

[Can-Con]

Ya know,, what I'd try with that window insert is remove material from the inside the opening. Give it more glass area.  Maybe 1/2 the original thickness. 

It's a custom part and no one says you have to use it exactly as it came in the kit. ?

[Sledsel]

Looks awesome. I thought about the same conversion but opposite. The 67 four-door roof on a 71 to make it a coupe. 

[NOBLNG]

That roof looks great on it. I’m not sold on the window insert either. I think I agree with Steve…enlarge the opening bit by bit until it looks right?