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V1 Jim McDonald // Extended Track // '09 HHR SS/TC Automatic
Torchandregdoc
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I'm sure i get your reference. Did have a productive day though. Took my shop back from the Goblin. Its been evicted back out to it's tent.
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It all weighed 32lbs, but you know, the more I worked with it the less intimidating it was. I know it would take me a month of spare time to do it, and I
want that month for other stuff, so off it goes to the Doyles.
I think I'm happy with the dolly. I need to do a few more things make it safe, like put on a clamping system and finish welding it up. Ran out of filler rod yesterday.
want that month for other stuff, so off it goes to the Doyles.
I think I'm happy with the dolly. I need to do a few more things make it safe, like put on a clamping system and finish welding it up. Ran out of filler rod yesterday.
Desert Sasqwatch
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Jim, BTW, I see you are 'building' without painting/coating anything first. Assuming you are doing test fits on everything and determining if any modifications to parts are needed before committing to the final paint/coating? That is the proper way to do this project, as I also plan to do, putting al the piece together first. Best to make sure everything is right, rather than get the parts all nice and pretty then discover you need to weld/grind/shorten/alter something when you are in the process of assembling everything. Takes longer, but there are no surprises when you do the final build. 
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Jim, BTW, I see you are 'building' without painting/coating anything first. Assuming you are doing test fits on everything and determining if any modifications to parts are needed before committing to the final paint/coating? That is the proper way to do this project, as I also plan to do, putting al the piece together first. Best to make sure everything is right, rather than get the parts all nice and pretty then discover you need to weld/grind/shorten/alter something when you are in the process of assembling everything. Takes longer, but there are no surprises when you do the final build.
That's right. I'm not excited about building it twice, and obviously it won't be a complete build initially, but I don't want to do a bunch of welding after coating.
So far, the differences I've found between the Cobalt build and the HHR SS are the instrument cluster, the under hood fuse/relay box, and pedal box. Those stock Goblin mounts won't work. I'm hoping that as Lonny calls it, the Cobalt throttle and instruments will speak the same language as the HHR computers. I would rather stick with Cobalt parts if they do. Sorry HHR owners, but that is one uuuuugly instrument cluster.
Here is a shot of the fuse box, to close to the strut support to remove the lid. Needs to move ahead 1.25".
The shifter isn't in there yet in this pic, but the box can't go any lower as it will rub on the shift cable.
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Christopher Sanchez
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The fuse box plastic should be able to be trimmed to fit. Or maybe just remove the guts and put them a cobalt fuse box plastic housing. I felt the same way about the hhr gauge cluster haha. I would put a jack stand under that cv shaft to support it to avoid straining the joint. I can’t imagine GM using different parts for the throttle considering the drive trains are identical...
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I'll check into the cv. I didn't really think there was anything in there that could be hurt. If it can be, it probably already has been. They've been dangling like that for weeks.
The throttle pedals are complete different. One bolts to the firewall and the other to the pedal box, however, the plugs look the same.
Christopher Sanchez
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I had read that your pedals were different I was referring more to the hardware/ wiring that is used. I researched the TPS and the wiring between the cobalt and HHR a little bit and they are the same. I hope it’s an easy fix for you. Are you still sorting out the engine/trans mounting?
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I still haven't decided what to do about motor mounts. One part of me, the non energetic part, just wants to stretch some new stock mounts, but that seams like all of the load will be on the upper two solid mounts. The other part wants to cut the Goblin motor mounts off and move them forward, make an adapter plate to move it, or cut the stock mounts off of the subframe and move them. Still no decision. Either way, I need to wait on my fuel tank to test fit for clearances.
Desert Sasqwatch
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Jim, since you are using the turbo engine, best to lean toward solid motor mounts. If using anything flexible it will put a lot of torsional stress on the transmission and side engine mounts.
Christopher Sanchez
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I 2nd this. I would see if DF can tweak their current solid mounts to correct your current situation. Plus you get to upgrade to solid mounts it’s a win win.
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You guys, we bought our kit cars from the right company. Lonny was monitoring this conversation and reached out to me and is working on a solid mount solution.
Christopher Sanchez
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Yea I’m pretty sure their customer satisfaction rating is 99.99%. That .01% are jealous Exocet owners! Haha jk. You will find yourself trying to convince everyone you know that they need a goblin for reasons like this. Glad to hear the news.
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Unbelievable. Friday night 8pm and I get an answer in 2 minutes. Thanks. They're coming off.
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Saving the bracket is good for attaching any wiring or tubing that may be run through that location. I cut the two side pieces and left the center hole portion of the bracket. Just in case....
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