Can anyone help with finding part cars or parts like seats for a 1974 Chevy Caprice Classic? Mine is a convertible, but think hard top is the same, however I don’t know what years or models have the same parts. Please help!
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Second Generation (1971-1976) Caprices share many of the same components. Although year-to-year styling components did change, including items like grilles, taillights, trim and interior upholstery. While you are correct in assuming the 2-door sedan Caprice shared the same seat frame as its convertible counterpart, it is likely the upholstery materials and design differed between the two. Convertibles of the period would often receive the solid vinyl or leather interiors to protect the interior in the event the top was left down.
Your 1974 does share most of the same parts between the 1973 and 1974 models, but don’t limit your search for parts there. Your car also shares many parts from its B-Body cousins (Oldsmobile Delta 88s, Buick LeSabres and Pontiac Grand Villes) and can be an excellent source for parts.
Knowing exactly what parts can be interchanged from year-to-year or even between makes and models can be challenging to learn. Fortunately, the guys at Hollander’s have us covered with their interchange manuals. If you’re serious about restoring cars, this is one resource that will pay for itself! Check out the Restoration area at: www.hollanderinterchange.net. I know personally they have saved me thousands over the years and helped me locate parts I thought I would never find. With a set of these in-hand, you’ll even discover that parts for the Studebaker you’re restoring were also used on early Mustangs and are available as close as your local parts store.
Where to look? As I’ve said to others, the hunt is all part of the journey of restoring an old car. Online sites like ebay.com, craigslist.org, and car-part.com can make the hunt easier, as well as attending local swap meets, vintage salvage yards (yes, they’re out there), or even simply letting fellow enthusiasts know what you’re looking for.
Enjoy the hunt and wrench safe,
Mark
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13 Responses to “Locating Parts for a Caprice Classic”
Alex
Need pinch trim and quarter trims for 75 Chevy caprice convertible “
Victor
Looking for Fender passenger side for a 1971
Bill Jennings
there is Leon's auto parts in Leon Virginia
Brian Almas
Go to junk yards . Com
Billy
Ernest and Sons Auto Wrecking
Capulin, CO 719-274-5224
Brian Osterlund
Hi looking for a glove box door and hinges for 1964 Chevelle
Rodney Stewart
<strong>Looking for chrome or stainless steel rocker panel Moldings cover for a 1970 Chevy caprice
Fred_wynn71
Looking for parts for a 1973 mach 1 mustang
Brian Reuck
If you’re in Southern California Pomona Swap meet and Long Beach Hi Performance Swap Meets.
Tim
Looks like grille and bumper on the car in the picture are from a 1975 Caprice.
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Your 1974 does share most of the same parts between the 1973 and 1974 models, but don’t limit your search for parts there. Your car also shares many parts from its B-Body cousins (Oldsmobile Delta 88s, Buick LeSabres and Pontiac Grand Villes) and can be an excellent source for parts.
Need pinch trim and quarter trims for 75 Chevy caprice convertible “
Looking for Fender passenger side for a 1971
there is Leon's auto parts in Leon Virginia
Go to junk yards . Com
Ernest and Sons Auto Wrecking Capulin, CO 719-274-5224
Hi looking for a glove box door and hinges for 1964 Chevelle
<strong>Looking for chrome or stainless steel rocker panel Moldings cover for a 1970 Chevy caprice
Looking for parts for a 1973 mach 1 mustang
If you’re in Southern California Pomona Swap meet and Long Beach Hi Performance Swap Meets.
Looks like grille and bumper on the car in the picture are from a 1975 Caprice.