Thread: Nash Caprice compatability?

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The measurements were the original factory specs for both vehicles, I haven't done the hub to hub nor center of wheelwell.

Looking at the back I think I might be able to get away with 2.5 to 3 inches back there, that means less necessary on the front.

I'm not cutting out the original floor unless I absolutely have to. I want as original of a look inside as possible. I will probably have to cut a bit, but I want to keep the cutting to a minimum as the floors are in great shape.


Thanks Streets. Maybe I was getting a little ahead. Ya see according to my state's regulations if you modify a vehicle too much you must register it as a 2004 vehicle. It will be required to meet 2004 emissions standards(and safety guidelines as well). I decided against a big block in it not because the engine compartment wouldn't fit it, but because I'm better with small blocks than big blocks. I could easily stuff a 454 in the engine compartment. That engine compartment kept getting smaller and smaller in my head, but in reality I have a large 38" X 36" space under the hood(believe it or not).

I like the caprive because its also where I was going to get the engine(cheaper to get the whole car than just the engine). All of the OBD and MPFI equipment is there. The also it has AC and all of the components for it. I have abosolutely no intention of ever selling this vehicle. But I would like to drive it.