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V1 Lorenzo’s Daily Goblin #528 ‘06 SC SS donor
Desert Sasqwatch
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Nice thing about saving the rigid tube is it can be flared and mated to a flare fitting to make a nice tight seal. 
ZoblinMobile
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Hey everyone!
Just wanted to share some exciting updates on my kit car build. The kit is set to arrive in the next week or so, and I couldn't be more thrilled! I've enlisted the help of my two daughters, and we've been hard at work getting everything ready. Here's what we've been up to:
Cleaning Extravaganza: We gave the following parts a deep clean:
- Steering rack
- Fuse box
- Power steering unit
- Both pedal units
- Brake booster
- Front wheel hubs
- Subframe
- Engine
You wouldn't believe the difference it made—some parts were so dirty, I didn't even realize the transmission was supposed to be metal-colored (it looked black)!
Pedal Units: I broke down the pedal units and prepped them for painting. After struggling with a brush wheel for the drill and nearly eating up my hand a couple of times, I switched to manual cleaning. A little black paint later, and they look fantastic. My kids were amazed by the transformation.
Wiring Harness: Tackling the wiring harness was an adventure. I put on gloves, thinking it was only a little dirty—boy, was I wrong. The wires were incredibly dirty, and the gloves came out black and sticky. Removing all the tape was tedious, but a sharp razor blade and some patience did the trick. Following the direction of the wires made it relatively easy.
I also put my harness table on some rollers, and that's been really nice for working around the table in this smaller space.
Reorganizing: I spent some time reorganizing and cleaning up my work area to make room for the delivery of the kit. My garage is pretty full, so it was necessary to clear some space.
We've had some winter weather, which has delayed the kit delivery a little, but I'd rather everyone be safe. It's cold anyway—working in the garage is chilly!
Next Steps:
- Thin the harness (still contemplating cleaning the wires before doing this, but I might pass since I'll tape them back up afterward).
- Clean and paint the calipers—they're nasty!
- Trim the ignition switch housing.
Laying out the plywood was a fantastic recommendation from Goblin, making the process so much easier to follow. Overall, I'm having an amazing time with this project and can't wait to see it all come together.
Just wanted to share some exciting updates on my kit car build. The kit is set to arrive in the next week or so, and I couldn't be more thrilled! I've enlisted the help of my two daughters, and we've been hard at work getting everything ready. Here's what we've been up to:
Cleaning Extravaganza: We gave the following parts a deep clean:
- Steering rack
- Fuse box
- Power steering unit
- Both pedal units
- Brake booster
- Front wheel hubs
- Subframe
- Engine
You wouldn't believe the difference it made—some parts were so dirty, I didn't even realize the transmission was supposed to be metal-colored (it looked black)!
Pedal Units: I broke down the pedal units and prepped them for painting. After struggling with a brush wheel for the drill and nearly eating up my hand a couple of times, I switched to manual cleaning. A little black paint later, and they look fantastic. My kids were amazed by the transformation.
Wiring Harness: Tackling the wiring harness was an adventure. I put on gloves, thinking it was only a little dirty—boy, was I wrong. The wires were incredibly dirty, and the gloves came out black and sticky. Removing all the tape was tedious, but a sharp razor blade and some patience did the trick. Following the direction of the wires made it relatively easy.
I also put my harness table on some rollers, and that's been really nice for working around the table in this smaller space.
Reorganizing: I spent some time reorganizing and cleaning up my work area to make room for the delivery of the kit. My garage is pretty full, so it was necessary to clear some space.
We've had some winter weather, which has delayed the kit delivery a little, but I'd rather everyone be safe. It's cold anyway—working in the garage is chilly!
Next Steps:
- Thin the harness (still contemplating cleaning the wires before doing this, but I might pass since I'll tape them back up afterward).
- Clean and paint the calipers—they're nasty!
- Trim the ignition switch housing.
Laying out the plywood was a fantastic recommendation from Goblin, making the process so much easier to follow. Overall, I'm having an amazing time with this project and can't wait to see it all come together.
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TheAnesthetist
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Cleaning the individual wires would be a waste of time, in my opinion. No reason to scrub wires that get thinned.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
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Great progress! It's fantastic that your daughters are helping you, father-daughter time us important and they will learn something new! 
ah.b.normal
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Probably a little late to ask but here goes! I'm looking to buy a Cobalt strut tower brace and the panel from the firewall that had the brake vac booster on it(bare), manual type only. My project/ GOB-BALT is still mostly a Cobalt with a lot of Goblin tech inside.
Excellent choice on your nut/bolt sorting trays, I believe I bought the same boxes. I keep bigger bolts sorted in coffee containers with screw lids. For years I just had a huge old tool box full of castoff fasteners, since I worked on mostly 60'-80's Chevy cars and trucks. In retirement I've narrowed my projects down to GOB-BALTs and a 2002 C1500. Organization has gone UP as scope narrowed.[/QUOTE]
Excellent choice on your nut/bolt sorting trays, I believe I bought the same boxes. I keep bigger bolts sorted in coffee containers with screw lids. For years I just had a huge old tool box full of castoff fasteners, since I worked on mostly 60'-80's Chevy cars and trucks. In retirement I've narrowed my projects down to GOB-BALTs and a 2002 C1500. Organization has gone UP as scope narrowed.[/QUOTE]
Ghostknife
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When you get started on the harness I would stay the course and finish it up. If you’re like me and many others it’s too easy to get distracted and forget where you were or back burner it.
Agreed, plan on taking a weekend and get it done. I made the mistake and let it go for a month and trying to pick it back up after that long proved to be difficult.
Sluggonaut
Goblin Guru
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Lonny's tip of spraying the wires with silicone lubricant followed by a quick wipe with a rag works wonderfully. It removes the stickiness pretty quickly and is not as tedious as cleaning wires may sound.
Robinjo
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I went every night for a few hours. This gave time to ask question and get answers before moving on to the next video. Watching the next days video before moving forward helped a lot too. I can't remember how many time I watched the whole wiring videos but it was a lot.
Edit: Even with all that watching of videos I had tons of questions. Don't get discouraged if you do, we've all been there.
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ZoblinMobile
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Kit Car Build Update: Kit Arrival, Inspiration, and Next Steps!
Hey everyone!
I’ve got some updates to share since my last post—my kit has officially arrived! Watching the truck with the crane unload everything was an unforgettable experience, even if it was absolutely freezing outside. It’s been brutally cold ever since, so I haven’t spent much time in the garage, but the excitement is still sky-high.
Here’s what I’ve been up to:
The Arrival
Unpacking the boxes was like opening presents on Christmas morning. So many parts! I stacked everything neatly under my harness table for now, but I couldn’t resist opening a couple of boxes. The DF steering wheel is an absolute showstopper—seriously, it’s a work of art. My family was watching as I unboxed it, and they all agreed this car needed a fancy wheel. They were a little jealous, not gonna lie!
I’ve reached out to DF about the seats to confirm a few details, but so far, it looks like everything else is in order.
Design Plans: The Jolly Roger
One of the things I’ve been thinking a lot about is the theme and color scheme for the Goblin. I’ve decided to go with a Jolly Roger design as a tribute to my grandfather, Roger, who was a huge influence in my life. But I’m giving it my own twist by combining nautical and locomotive elements with a bit of my love for anime (think One Piece vibes).
Some ideas I’m playing around with:
Color and Coating Decisions
The consensus seems to be that powder-coating the frame is a must, and I think that’s the way I’m going to go. As for the other parts, I haven’t finalized whether to powder-coat or paint them, but it’s clear there’s a lot to consider. So many parts need color—it’s going to take some planning, but I’m up for it.
Wire Harness Progress
I haven’t gotten much further on the wiring harness yet, but I’ve decided to give the wires a quick wipe-down—nothing too intense, just a pass with a Clorox wipe or some degreaser to remove the worst of the grime. I’ll see how much I can get done in about 5 minutes and call it good.
I also need to verify what extra wires the SS/SC harness requires (is it just for the intercooler pump?). I’m thinking about keeping the accessory power connectors for a few fun add-ons, like an ATV speaker on the cage and some charging ports. Oh, and dashboards—wow. Some of the builds I’ve seen with custom dashboards are next-level, and I definitely want to incorporate one into my design.
Next Steps
Once it warms up—or I give in and buy a garage heater—I’ll be diving back into the build. Here’s what’s on my immediate to-do list:
Thanks again for all the encouragement and advice so far. This community has been such a huge help, and I’m looking forward to sharing more updates as things progress. Stay tuned, and happy building!
Hey everyone!
I’ve got some updates to share since my last post—my kit has officially arrived! Watching the truck with the crane unload everything was an unforgettable experience, even if it was absolutely freezing outside. It’s been brutally cold ever since, so I haven’t spent much time in the garage, but the excitement is still sky-high.
Here’s what I’ve been up to:
The Arrival
Unpacking the boxes was like opening presents on Christmas morning. So many parts! I stacked everything neatly under my harness table for now, but I couldn’t resist opening a couple of boxes. The DF steering wheel is an absolute showstopper—seriously, it’s a work of art. My family was watching as I unboxed it, and they all agreed this car needed a fancy wheel. They were a little jealous, not gonna lie!
I’ve reached out to DF about the seats to confirm a few details, but so far, it looks like everything else is in order.
Design Plans: The Jolly Roger
One of the things I’ve been thinking a lot about is the theme and color scheme for the Goblin. I’ve decided to go with a Jolly Roger design as a tribute to my grandfather, Roger, who was a huge influence in my life. But I’m giving it my own twist by combining nautical and locomotive elements with a bit of my love for anime (think One Piece vibes).
Some ideas I’m playing around with:
- Spoiler: Side fins shaped like anchors.
- Rope Elements: Incorporating rope-inspired designs into the aesthetic.
- Custom Jolly Roger Flag: A design that features some of my grandfather’s favorite things, as well as my own.
Color and Coating Decisions
The consensus seems to be that powder-coating the frame is a must, and I think that’s the way I’m going to go. As for the other parts, I haven’t finalized whether to powder-coat or paint them, but it’s clear there’s a lot to consider. So many parts need color—it’s going to take some planning, but I’m up for it.
Wire Harness Progress
I haven’t gotten much further on the wiring harness yet, but I’ve decided to give the wires a quick wipe-down—nothing too intense, just a pass with a Clorox wipe or some degreaser to remove the worst of the grime. I’ll see how much I can get done in about 5 minutes and call it good.
I also need to verify what extra wires the SS/SC harness requires (is it just for the intercooler pump?). I’m thinking about keeping the accessory power connectors for a few fun add-ons, like an ATV speaker on the cage and some charging ports. Oh, and dashboards—wow. Some of the builds I’ve seen with custom dashboards are next-level, and I definitely want to incorporate one into my design.
Next Steps
Once it warms up—or I give in and buy a garage heater—I’ll be diving back into the build. Here’s what’s on my immediate to-do list:
- Finish the wiring harness (and not let it sit too long—thanks for the tips on staying focused!).
- Trim the ignition switch housing.
- Narrow down my color and coating choices and start making decisions.
Thanks again for all the encouragement and advice so far. This community has been such a huge help, and I’m looking forward to sharing more updates as things progress. Stay tuned, and happy building!
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Sluggonaut
Goblin Guru
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I would clean the wires as you go with silicone lubricant per Lonny's advice. Cleaning them as you strip the harness makes it less of a chore and easier to work with the freshly cleaned wires.
comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
- comegetjoe Goblin Guru
I can appreciate your ability to outline.
ah.b.normal
Goblin Guru
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Over all, organization and labeling is going to pay big dividends! You can't be too organized! Save every little nut bolt and doohickey until you're done, you can always throw stuff away later, having to have me send you a stupid bolt or clip or nut will just make you crazy/angry.
(But when you figure out what you're missing, just IM me. I try to keep stuff reasonable. For my project I have dissected 5 Cobalts and I saved most stuff because I didn't know what I might need later. I sent one builder a park brake handle, he claimed he saved his but never found it!)
(But when you figure out what you're missing, just IM me. I try to keep stuff reasonable. For my project I have dissected 5 Cobalts and I saved most stuff because I didn't know what I might need later. I sent one builder a park brake handle, he claimed he saved his but never found it!)
ZoblinMobile
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Goblin Build Update – Wiring, Powder Coating, and Baby Bottles
Greetings fellow builders,
It’s been a little while since my last update—life’s been full throttle—but I’ve finally got some solid progress to share!
Frame Updates
I got the frame loaded up and hauled over the mountain to a local shop for powder coating. Rolling it up onto the trailer really made everything feel real. This project is finally starting to look like a car!
I went with a color called Spiced Black, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The frame, subframe, and a few miscellaneous parts all got coated—and the price was actually a bit better than expected. I’ll drop some pics below for you all to check out. I think the color gives it a subtle custom vibe without being too flashy.
Wire Harness Progress
This one had me stalled for a bit. Honestly, I kept putting it off because I was worried I’d get halfway through and realize I cut something I shouldn't have. And... yeah, that happened.
I’ve made it through about five of the harness videos now and things are starting to come together. I did leave some extra wire hanging off the connectors—just didn’t feel right to commit to trimming them all down before I was sure what was what.
Sure enough, I missed a couple things and now I’m on the hunt for pinout diagrams for the Blue BCM plug and the Red BCM Multi-plug. If anyone has a link or resource for those, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve done a few searches but haven’t quite struck gold yet.
Big shoutout to everyone who said label everything. I thought I was being thorough… turns out I only labeled 98% of it, and now I’m doing wire-detective work to fill in the gaps. Definitely a lesson learned. Deep breaths—at least I know I can always run an extra wire if I need to.
One small win: I held onto a couple of the 12V accessory connections so I can repurpose them for USB charging or other little power needs in the finished car.
Overall
Life’s been busy. We’ve added a new kid to the mix recently, which has been incredible but also exhausting. Throw in some family medical stuff and the usual work chaos, and the Goblin had to sit on the back burner for a bit.
But I’m getting back into it now. The wire harness is, without a doubt, the most complex piece of this build so far—but it’s also incredibly satisfying when things start to click into place.
Still having a blast with the process. Every little piece of progress gets me that much more hyped for the next stage.
What’s Next
More updates soon. Time to wire like a possessed Goblin.
—Lorenzo
Greetings fellow builders,
It’s been a little while since my last update—life’s been full throttle—but I’ve finally got some solid progress to share!
Frame Updates
I got the frame loaded up and hauled over the mountain to a local shop for powder coating. Rolling it up onto the trailer really made everything feel real. This project is finally starting to look like a car!
I went with a color called Spiced Black, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The frame, subframe, and a few miscellaneous parts all got coated—and the price was actually a bit better than expected. I’ll drop some pics below for you all to check out. I think the color gives it a subtle custom vibe without being too flashy.
Wire Harness Progress
This one had me stalled for a bit. Honestly, I kept putting it off because I was worried I’d get halfway through and realize I cut something I shouldn't have. And... yeah, that happened.
I’ve made it through about five of the harness videos now and things are starting to come together. I did leave some extra wire hanging off the connectors—just didn’t feel right to commit to trimming them all down before I was sure what was what.
Sure enough, I missed a couple things and now I’m on the hunt for pinout diagrams for the Blue BCM plug and the Red BCM Multi-plug. If anyone has a link or resource for those, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve done a few searches but haven’t quite struck gold yet.
Big shoutout to everyone who said label everything. I thought I was being thorough… turns out I only labeled 98% of it, and now I’m doing wire-detective work to fill in the gaps. Definitely a lesson learned. Deep breaths—at least I know I can always run an extra wire if I need to.
One small win: I held onto a couple of the 12V accessory connections so I can repurpose them for USB charging or other little power needs in the finished car.
Overall
Life’s been busy. We’ve added a new kid to the mix recently, which has been incredible but also exhausting. Throw in some family medical stuff and the usual work chaos, and the Goblin had to sit on the back burner for a bit.
But I’m getting back into it now. The wire harness is, without a doubt, the most complex piece of this build so far—but it’s also incredibly satisfying when things start to click into place.
Still having a blast with the process. Every little piece of progress gets me that much more hyped for the next stage.
What’s Next
- More harness work—definitely need to pick up some extra wire for ground extensions.
- Still hunting those BCM plug pinouts. (Help appreciated!)
- Planning to go back through the entire harness and verify all my cuts/joins with proper diagrams.
- Need to paint the body panels and firewall soon.
- Oh—and I snapped one of the plastic fuel pump tubes... so I’ll either need to repair it or swap in a new one.
More updates soon. Time to wire like a possessed Goblin.
—Lorenzo
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Rauq
Goblin Guru
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charm.li
Note as you're going through wiring diagrams, if you see a callout for ECM in an '06 LSJ, it's probably wrong. Go back to an '05 LSJ and instead reference the PCM. The few things I've found called out incorrectly as an ECM in '06 LSJ schematics have all been called out correctly in the same diagrams for an '05 LSJ PCM.
