V1 Redlines - 2008 SS TC Goblin build in Mississippi

[redline]

thank you. I just bought the delete belt.

 

[RichRich]

Yes the TC models can definitely remove the compressor, I did and just ran the shorter belt. Just a belt from a non AC cobalt will work

 

[redline]

Well I had a great trip to see Lonny and Adam. got the car back home no problem and now just have to get the parts powder-coated.

 

[ctuinstra]

And now the fun begins! It seems like the build goes pretty quick. Maybe it was just us and we worked on it hard to get it done because we couldn’t wait to drive it. You will be driving too before you know it. And it’s worth it the time and effort.

 

[redline]

I got the plate and registration for the car today and then the powder coat shop called and said that all my parts are done. It's a good day for sure. now to see how fast I can put this thing together.

 

[Dre]

Do you think you can do it in a month?

 

[Briann1177]

I was thinking about this the other day. I think if you had all your parts on hand, wiring ready to go, painted, cleaned, powder coated, etc, you could probably have a completely assembled Goblin in a weekend or two.

 

[redline]

if this takes me more than 2 weeks (aside from needing something unforeseen) I would be ashamed of myself. now watch it take me three. lol

 

[redline]

After watching the videos and know what all there is to do I feel comfortable saying it will take 25-30 hours to complete. again this is assuming nothing out of the ordinary pops up and all the items I have ordered show up in time. I am still waiting on a few parts from Lonny and Adam as when I went up there they didn't have everything in stock yet.

 

[redline]

Here is the frame back from powder coating. Silver metallic with gloss black everything else. my new riveter should deliver today and I should be able to get started.

 

[redline]

Day one resulted in the hoses getting pulled, bulk head and floor-pan installed, Steering installed until I ran into the slider shaft which will not slide. I shall motivate it at work today with a press that will either move it or break it. I got to put in about 2.5 hours of work in and some of that was organizing all the parts/hardware. figured it would be good to record actual time spent.

 

[ctuinstra]

Day one resulted in the hoses getting pulled, bulk head and floor-pan installed, Steering installed until I ran into the slider shaft which will not slide. I shall motivate it at work today with a press that will either move it or break it. I got to put in about 2.5 hours of work in and some of that was organizing all the parts/hardware. figured it would be good to record actual time spent.

Read my build about the steering shaft. You don't have to press it or break it. It's just lube in there that has thickened. Heat, strong degreaser, and time to soak and it will move without effort!.

http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php...-goblin-07-ss-sc-donor-licensed.338/post-6117

 

[ctuinstra]

http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php...-goblin-07-ss-sc-donor-licensed.338/post-6117

 

[redline]

Thank you, We got it moving and installed. I am at a loss on how the clutch line runs. anyone have any pics that show it? I have been searching random and haven't seen any yet. Same with what holes to use for engine mounting. I have seen that thread but can't remember which one it was.

 

[redline]

how does this connect? cant find it anywhere?

 

[ctuinstra]

how does this connect? cant find it anywhere?

Yours is a bit different than mine, but you should take the clip (circled in red) off and remove the black piece to the left of it. Push the clutch line in and secure it with the clip.

 

[ctuinstra]

Thank you, We got it moving and installed. I am at a loss on how the clutch line runs. anyone have any pics that show it? I have been searching random and haven't seen any yet. Same with what holes to use for engine mounting. I have seen that thread but can't remember which one it was.

The holes for the engine depend on the engine/transmission you have. That's why there are so many holes. One plate fits all. I'll see if I can find the post about it.

Put some info on your donor and build in your signature so others can reference what you have to help answer those build specific questions.

 

[ctuinstra]

Same with what holes to use for engine mounting. I have seen that thread but can't remember which one it was.

This is a good answer from Lonny.

http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-style-engine-transmission-mount.497/post-6387

 

[Waterdriver]

Upper clutch master port goes to your brake fluid reservoir.
Lower port is where the hard line goes into.

 

[redline]

Upper clutch master port goes to your brake fluid reservoir.
Lower port is where the hard line goes into.
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that was my next question. not sure how the brake res gets mounted and what is done with the 2 open holes on the master. I don't think I got that far in video I guess. Thank you guys.