V1 Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v1

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Word of wisdom: use a caliper to measure the ball joint stub diameter, don't eyeball it with a ruler or tape measure.

For those who don't have a metric caliper, the SAE measurements are:
19.5 mm = 0.767 inch
20.5 mm = 0.807 inch

I measured the old ball joint on my FE5 2008 SS/TC control arms at 0.805 inch - which is 20.45 mm. Note: the end of the stub has a small chamfer which will make eyeballing the diameter difficult if not using a caliper.

 

[Brett]

I relegate my tape measures to rough wood work. Typically stick to calipers for small metal stuff. ;-)

 

[Brett]

I let my fingers do the walking and finally found the control arm at an independent parts supplier in Dallas. It has been ordered and they are shipping it out. Hopefully it is the right one.

It would have been cheaper and quicker to change the knuckles but its the principle of it all

 

[Brett]

While going through my packing list, I noticed the for each stage there is a line item of "hardware included in all kits"

Does anyone have a list of whats in that line item for stage 1 and 2? I think I remember a build log with a list but I cannot seem to find it.

This would be all the hardware baggies and other parts. I need to refine my list of parts needed and having a breakdown of those line items would be helpful.

Also, does anyone have the specs on the radiator fan? I need to get a replacement.

 

[Rttoys]

I used a spal fans on mine

rad fan spa30101522


i have my DF supplied fan if you want It.

 

[Ross]

12" radiator cooling fan 12v 80w

 

[Brett]

New fender idea.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Mid engine 68 Camaro!

 

[Brett]

One last update to this build log. My "slightly bent" frame has been sent off to meet its creator.

New frame was ready and picked up. Be on the look out for a new build log detailing the build of #229 v2.0.

Old frame strapped down in the trailer. It should sit flat...

v2.0 build log at the following link:

Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v2.0 - Registered

I was able to pickup my new frame along with various parts that were needed this past Saturday. Working with Lonny, Adam, Kimberly, and team has been an extremely positive experience. I cannot say enough for everything they have done during this process. Thank you DF. In addition, the...

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Brett

 

[DCMoney]

How did your frame get bent?

 

[Brett]

How did your frame get bent?

Had an accident.

Post #92:

Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v1

P0627 Pretty much tells the story. It says there is an open in the fuel pump circuit.

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Also, this post has a decent summary:

Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v1

Sorry to hear about your accident. I can speak first hand about what it's like to have to build again. We were much more fortunate that no one was hurt. I thought long and hard about if I wanted to rebuild. The worry of "what if" played very heavy in my mind. Kaleb even said at one point...

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[DCMoney]

Had an accident.

Post #92:

Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v1

P0627 Pretty much tells the story. It says there is an open in the fuel pump circuit.

dfkitcar.com

Also, this post has a decent summary:

Brett W’s City Goblin – 09 SS Donor #229 v1

Sorry to hear about your accident. I can speak first hand about what it's like to have to build again. We were much more fortunate that no one was hurt. I thought long and hard about if I wanted to rebuild. The worry of "what if" played very heavy in my mind. Kaleb even said at one point...

dfkitcar.com

Oh sh*t!!! Sorry to hear about that.

 

[Scott #321]

Glad to see you healthy enough to make this progress. Its amazing to read the stories of assistance and help offered by this amazing Goblin community created by the example of DF.