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  1. GIMPY1

    WH Stato Cranking but no fire

    Hey Guys, Ive spent the last 4 days trawling though nearly every article on this site but nothing has related to me as of yet. The car was sitting dormant for quite some time before i started driving it. It was driving fine, then experiencing issue so i bought a brand new battery. 3 days...
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    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    ABS Unit just failed! $495 later.... FARRKK!
  3. GIMPY1

    Changing dash cluster lights but which ones?

    WHen it comes to your interior light - 12V 43mm 12 SMD LED FESTOON WHITE, GREEN, RED OR BLUE | eBay :)
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    Various cluster lights not working

    Darn! pretty close! Wreckers should have them and they are quite simple to install as well! im sure ive seen a few threads with a bit of a how too! ;)
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    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    I considered it, but on one side they are badly damaged from a previous incident caused once again by mum!
  6. GIMPY1

    Big Problem on my bonnet

    Handy as! good for getting rid of the gunk under side mouldings and only $12 from a paint shop! did you just polish once you used the caramel wheel? might benefit to do a cut and polish to get rid of any marks the wheel left!
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    Various cluster lights not working

    ummm from memroy, (and feel free to correct me) that light your after is a warning that there is a dud globe somewhere, weather it be a blinker, taillight etc! And once again, please correct me if im wrong! ;)
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    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    Hey Guys, Havent been on for ages, had a daughter yadda yadda yadda! Ditched the stockies, riding on 18inch HSV GTS wheels!, Stereo is good fun, been trying to do lots of little bits and peices when i get the chance, The front bar i was repairing is ready for some colour finally, got a...
  9. GIMPY1

    Removing aftermarket headunit help VT!

    thanks for your reply mate! after finding no info at all! i gave up and its now currently at Strathfield being installed ;P
  10. GIMPY1

    The Damage Thread

    A mate and his VZ, followed some other mates on to a dirt track out of town! ended up in a ditch! only dented the licene plate ;)
  11. GIMPY1

    Stupid things people do to their cars.

    oh dear... thats a spolier!
  12. GIMPY1

    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    Bit of an update. (even if no one is watching ;p) new head unit gets installed on friday, thanks to the tax man i now have a New Kenwood DDX4038BT. along with my rear camera. in the meantime between shiity weather. i picked up a new interior for $300 so now i have a matching interior! also been...
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    Stupid things people do to their cars.

    ‪Daniel & Nathan: Mainies | Angry Boys | ABC1‬‏ - YouTube i just love that exhaust tip! hahah!
  14. GIMPY1

    Stupid things people do to their cars.

    i love the Pulsar from we can be heros/angry boys! i know its a telly show but it makes me laugh! :D
  15. GIMPY1

    Stupid things people do to their cars.

    oh dear! that's terrible! There is a VU ute getting around town with a canon on it..... tries to drag me everytime! sounds so shite!
  16. GIMPY1

    Removing aftermarket headunit help VT!

    Hey guys, just purchased a new DVD player unit. My current headunit is a kenwood double-DIN number from 9-10 years back! millions of tut's about removing the stock head from a VT but any idea how to remove an after market one? as far as im aware this kenwood unit dosnt use any tools to...
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    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    browsing the streetwagons.com forum! found this! StreetWagons.com • Login
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    WALESY's pimpn WH Caprice

    Damn i love that colour! would love to do my wagon cherry black!!!
  19. GIMPY1

    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    Scored a 2.5" exhaust off a mate for nothing! SWEET! had it chucked on today for a mere $80! everytime i drive i get a boner. Also for shits and giggles (moreso to piss of a workmate who loathes commodores) i took the pic below! Door handles have now been painted and the bonnet and front...
  20. GIMPY1

    vt exhaust

    so what are peoples thoughts on the rear muffler? My V6 VN had one and you could hear it from blocks away, would leaving it off on the VT make it to loud?
  21. GIMPY1

    VX Wagon Stereo

    I got my wagon for the space, being a bass player witha little one on the way i need as much space as possible! but! i do have 6x9's mounted in the tailgate, 4 channel amp under the passers seat and a small sub box behind the 1/3 section of the back seat! not at all bad so far!
  22. GIMPY1

    Cars/Vehicles

    im all inspired now! will take the the car out tonight and give it a whirl! gives me an excuse to use my new fixed 50mm! :P
  23. GIMPY1

    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    Ok guys! bit of an update! Found out i have a little one on the way so spending has been kept to a minimum! replaced the front seat... looks shocking being out of a different car (VY to be exact) last one had twisted, not comfortable at all!! De-badged the tailgate,removed the pinstriping and...
  24. GIMPY1

    Sticking LED Lights to trim

    Hey guys, have these LED lights i wanted to put in my footwell of my VT, problem is the 3m tape that was on the back of them didn't even stick? even bought some other stuff and that didn't work. Here is the stuff i bought. 3M Auto Acrylic Foam Double Sided Attachment Tape (6mm) (eBay item...
  25. GIMPY1

    Simple.. but stupid questions about Prep Wash

    FECK! so if im using spray packs (which are enamel) what should i use to clean the surface?
  26. GIMPY1

    Simple.. but stupid questions about Prep Wash

    its primer in a spray pack, just for little end jobs!
  27. GIMPY1

    Simple.. but stupid questions about Prep Wash

    hey guys, been painting a fuel door, layed down the primer, rubbed it down and went to go prepwash before colour, keeping in mind that i borrowed the prepwash off the old man and it stripped the primer right off.... thinking its actually thinners? is this possible?
  28. GIMPY1

    VT Fog Lamp/Hazard Switch prongs!

    Hey Guys, NO search on my iphone so here we go. Just trying to figure out which pin does what on these switches! im not fussed about it lighting up at night but i need to know what connectors i need to connect to to make it an operational switch! There are 6 prongs along the top and 2...
  29. GIMPY1

    [VIC] WTB: VT wagon fuel flap

    DESCRIPTION:Wanted to Buy ITEM: VT Wagon fuel flap LOCATION: Ballarat, Vic CONDITION: Either DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pay postage! PAYMENT OPTIONS: Any method fine CONTACT DETAILS: txt me on 0421169587 then PM me OTHER INFO: heard the wagon flaps are different...
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    Gimpy's VT Acclaim Wagon

    gonna get some snaps this weekend! have gutted the ineterior and painted the dash! will have some shots up tonight!
  31. GIMPY1

    Water leaking in!

    Took it to obriens and for $80 they took the windscreen out and re-sealed it! problem solved ;)
  32. GIMPY1

    Water leaking in!

    Turns out blu tak didn't fix the problem! Would a windscreen guy be able to fix this kind of thing for me? It's defininlty coming through there! Dripping just above the brake pedal now :S
  33. GIMPY1

    Front suspension question!

    Feck! Better tighten those bad boys! Reckon the mechanics just forgot abot them?
  34. GIMPY1

    Front suspension question!

    Hey guys! Just had all the front suspension done after the car was in an accident! Went under the bonnet today and noticed the nuts on top of the shock towers are all loose and can even be unscrewed by handy. So it may seem like a stupid question but are they supposed to be Like that?!?
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    VX drivers seat into VT!

    hey guys, had a bit of a look last night and took some shots! Did find another plug hidden in the seat, but still nothing matches! These are the 2 wires on the body, Yellow is seatbelt pretensioner and the other was for the motors on the original seat. New seat has three plugs...
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    VX drivers seat into VT!

    its a big white one...it could be for the side airbags..which i dont have and yes i am a series 1 VT......ill have another dig around for anothr plug...may just be hiding in the chair somewhere! Ive got an auto trimmer taking the old cloth of the drivers seat and putting it onto the new...
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    VX drivers seat into VT!

    These are the plugs for the motor, the seat didnt come with a pre tensioner so i had ot take it off one seat and pop i on the new one so thats fine, as far as im aware he motor is just the 4way one, front, back, up down. cheers
  38. GIMPY1

    VX drivers seat into VT!

    Hey guys Picked up a new drivers seat today out of a VX as I was assured they were the same.... Wrong! The plugs that control the motors don't match! The VT one has 2 prongs (red and black) while the seat out of the VX has 3 prongs, 2 black in the same terminal a red one and a purple with white...
  39. GIMPY1

    VT series 1 help!!

    Hey guys! Picked up a new drivers seat today out of a VX as I was assured they were the same.... Wrong! The plugs that control the motors don't match! The VT one has 2 prongs (red and black) while the seat out of the VX has 3 prongs, 2 black in the same terminal a red one and a purple with...
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