V1 Wallace58's Build

[Sebnuts]

Then I installed my Summit emergency brake cable kit

I like that idea, mind sharing the Summit part number that you used?

 

[wallace58]

Here you go.

 

[RGSkid70]

I modified a Saturn Vue steering boot I had from the bone yard to fit the hole in the front firewall. It closed up that opening well, IMO. I also made a front lower panel for the underneath.

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I'm curious why you made the opening in your front lower panel? I assume to exhaust the radiator heat, but isn't there enough opening around the front suspension to do that? I've also made a fully enclosed lower panel; wondering if I need to cut a similar hole.

 

[OptimizePrime]

I'm curious why you made the opening in your front lower panel? I assume to exhaust the radiator heat, but isn't there enough opening around the front suspension to do that? I've also made a fully enclosed lower panel; wondering if I need to cut a similar hole.

@RGSkid70 DF has a NACA duct kit which installs on the sides of the nosecone as an alternative option (https://store.dfkitcar.com/products/heat-exchanger-air-duct-kit?_pos=2&_sid=3735803c8&_ss=r). When you cut a hole where he did you'll impact aero and take on a ton of radiant heat from the asphalt on hot days.

 

[wallace58]

It is for the SC heat exchanger. It pulls from underneath. Not worried about the rest. Thanks for the input.

 

[wallace58]

I had the Goblin weighed today. 1560 lbs. Right about what I guessed with a full tank of fuel. All loaded up in my enclosed trailer for taking to paint on the 14th. I wretched my back this week. Getting in and out of the Goblin was not fun, LOL. Hopefully I will recover quickly. Thanks to all that helped with advice and encouragement.

 

[ah.b.normal]

I had the Goblin weighed today. 1560 lbs. Right about what I guessed with a full tank of fuel. All loaded up in my enclosed trailer for taking to paint on the 14th. I wretched my back this week. Getting in and out of the Goblin was not fun, LOL. Hopefully I will recover quickly. Thanks to all that helped with advice and encouragement.

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Heat, cold and do some proper rest as(I feel sure) you were told! Consider a inversion(decompression) table? A few min a day can do wonders in some cases.

 

[wallace58]

Chris my painter has primer sealer on the hood, fenders and rear engine covers. He painted the footwell cover black also. I screwed up the photo of the sides. Look for them next week.

 

[Sebnuts]

I really like the brake hose clamps.

Did you buy these or did they come in your kit?

 

[wallace58]

Came with the kit.

 

[wallace58]

Footwell cover all painted and installed. Can't wait for rest of paintwork to be done. Hopefully next week.

 

[Robinjo]

You painted the footwell cover! That's dedication to a project there. I'm planning to just make mine out of repurposed real estate signs. I made a block off plate but I think it needs a bit more.

 

[Dale E]

Professional builders attempt the extra mile! The potential customer will appreciate the efforts and attention to detail!!

 

[ah.b.normal]

You painted the footwell cover! That's dedication to a project there. I'm planning to just make mine out of repurposed real estate signs. I made a block off plate but I think it needs a bit more.

But your methodology gets points in my book!

 

[wallace58]

Jason (MX184) came by to pick up engine, trans, axles and water pump. Really nice young man who has a NA Auto Goblin he built himself. We went in my 35 P/U to see my goblin at the paint shop. I left him drive the 35 back to my home. Nice to meet fellow Goblin owners in person.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Jason (MX184) came by to pick up engine, trans, axles and water pump. Really nice young man who has a NA Auto Goblin he built himself. We went in my 35 P/U to see my goblin at the paint shop. I left him drive the 35 back to my home. Nice to meet fellow Goblin owners in person.

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Post up some more photos and info about that '35 PU in the Other Builds forum. Love that color combo and the 'salt flat' wheels.

 

[wallace58]

All body parts have been smoothed out, sanded, primed and sealed now. Today they get the silver paint. Next comes the blue then black. All covered with satin clear. I told Chris my body/paint guy that I just wanted a driver paint job since I am going to flip this right away. He as always is doing his usual show quality work. If all goes right it will be all painted on Saturday. Fingers crossed!

I have a Customer FFR MK4 kit coming on the 21st so I am hoping to title and sell the Goblin ASAP.

 

[wallace58]

I missed Chris laying down the silver. He put down the blue this morning. The thin tape is where the silver pinstripe will be. Next is the black then satin clear. Wait till you see it done this Saturday. It is going to be AWESOME, IMO!

 

[ah.b.normal]

blue AWESOME, IMO!

Ya had ME at BLUE!

 

[wallace58]

Here is a teaser photo of the hood. Still waiting on satin clear coat so shine will come down some. I really like how Chris has old school sprint car vibe going on.