Willipede's 1996 VS V6 Ute

[Willipede]

Willipede's 1996 VS S pack V6 Ute

Hi everyone, this is my first post and new to the forum. I will be showing of my first car It needs a bit of tlc but should come up nice with a little bit of work, Interior is pretty shabby and needs a few things, I need to fix up the stereo system as the fusion unit doesn't work properly (when you try to change the volume it only goes up unless you do it a certain way, also the speakers are ####ed probably dodgy wiring), i've got a replacement quarter panel that I'll be spraying and fitting, also needs two new rear tires and new globes for the headlights. I'm looking for a wreck to buy to pinch parts off which will be door plastics, hand brake boot/cover, steering wheel, glove box, tonneau cover and some floor mats. Also plan on painting the engine cover If i get time when respraying the quarter panel. Here's a few pics of what it looks like at the moment.

 

[spauldj308]

Looks good chief! Is it a factory S pack?

 

[Willipede]

Thanks mate, and yeah I think it is factory s pack.

Gave the car a good clean today, used a clay bar on it today and worked a charm, it had bits of concrete dust and #### on it which is now all off, now I just need to hit with the buff and get the guard painted and fix up the door

 

[VS_Pete]

Not too bad by the pics.
Some TLC will get to nice.

 

[Willipede]

Update: lots of work done

Just thought I'd give a quick update on the progress, I've recently purchased a vr acclaim for a parts car. I've been busy on my days off work and heres the list of stuff I've just completed.

- Installed a new jvc head unit KD-X320BT soldered and heat shrinked all working well
- Replaced my seats and door trims
- Swapped over and painted the centre console and fascia with grey vinyl paint
- Glove box in
- Swapped over heater controls\
- Saas boss kit & Autotecnica steering wheel installed (yet to be painted in satin black)
- 2 new tyres fitted
- Got a tuff stuff tonneau

Current problems

- Carpet wreaks (going to spray in with some glen 20 and get it shampooed)
- Strong fuel smell inside and outside cabin
- Black substance from exhaust (small puddle)
- High beams don't work on driver's side
- Need to replace globes for brake light and reverse light

I'll get some more photos of the progress up when I can and if anyone can help me with any of these problems it would be appreciated thanks

 

[Willipede]

I've found to fix the highbeams I think I have to replace that stalk just wondering if it's a simple job?

 

[skappascrap]

Replacing the stalk is a walk in the park.
Release the lever on the steering column and pull the steering wheel towards you.
Remove the 1 or 2 (if they are even there) screws.
Fiddle around with the plastics until they come off.
Unclip the stalk and put a new one in.

 

[VS_Pete]

It`s a good idea to push your hazard light switch on every now and then.
People have replaced the indicator stalk because it was playing up and it ends up to be the hazard light switch.

 

[Willipede]

Vs ute updated with pics

It's been a while since an update, so far I have
- Serviced (plugs, oil change, oil filter, flushed radiator & added coolant, o2 sensors)
- Replaced fuel breather line
- Bought Hsv Seat covers
- Swapped cluster
- Fixed all the lights behind switches and in shifter area
- Replaced indicator stalk
- Replaced blown globes

Still to do:
- Get some component speakers (not sure which ones yet)
- Cut and buff

 

[Ritzyp10]

shes cleaning up nice mate