SkyRay
Active Member
Howdy! I'm sure like many others I've thought it would be fun to build a kit car, but was disappointed when adding up the budget and time to get there. I happened across the DF Goblin on a "top kit car" page and, since I live about an hour from the DF factory and saw the price was lower and the cars were really fun, I thought I would give this a shot. I've always maintained my own vehicles up to a point, but have never torn into the engine. Watching the videos gave me the sense I could accomplish this build. I've got an 8 year old son who will join me in this journey. I've also got two college age daughters who will help as well, when they are home and available. My bride is hopeful that a hobby will get me off the computer and away from work a little more. As I've perused the forum, I'm not sure I'll be off the computer as much as she thinks, just instead of working I'll be researching what others have already figured out.
I was lucky and found a local rear-ended 09 SS/TC donor available for auction and won the auction. The next day I ordered my kit. I'm still on the fence about track or street... I'm 6'5" so getting into the street would be a lot easier. However, as I've looked at other's builds I like the rear view mirror mount and ability to mount a sun shade or cargo tray on the track version. So for the moment I'm leaning toward Track configuration, but am interested in others thoughts about someone my size getting into an extended track chassis.
I plan to use the car for getting out and enjoying the road. I've had motorcycles in the past and enjoyed riding through the Arkansas twisties, but with my frame the motorcycle became uncomfortable. So, I'm thinking I can take this when the fellas are taking their motorcycles. I'll get the tow kit so I call pull it to the twisties in AC, and then let loose in the Goblin when I've arrived.
The immediate task is to get the donor stripped down so I can get the harness reworked before my kit is available. My college senior was home for a few days before her internship started, and she went ahead and pulled a lot of the interior and trunk out. I'm hoping to get the AC evacuated this week so I can get more of the teardown complete over Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks in advance for everyone's advice as I move out!
I was lucky and found a local rear-ended 09 SS/TC donor available for auction and won the auction. The next day I ordered my kit. I'm still on the fence about track or street... I'm 6'5" so getting into the street would be a lot easier. However, as I've looked at other's builds I like the rear view mirror mount and ability to mount a sun shade or cargo tray on the track version. So for the moment I'm leaning toward Track configuration, but am interested in others thoughts about someone my size getting into an extended track chassis.
I plan to use the car for getting out and enjoying the road. I've had motorcycles in the past and enjoyed riding through the Arkansas twisties, but with my frame the motorcycle became uncomfortable. So, I'm thinking I can take this when the fellas are taking their motorcycles. I'll get the tow kit so I call pull it to the twisties in AC, and then let loose in the Goblin when I've arrived.
The immediate task is to get the donor stripped down so I can get the harness reworked before my kit is available. My college senior was home for a few days before her internship started, and she went ahead and pulled a lot of the interior and trunk out. I'm hoping to get the AC evacuated this week so I can get more of the teardown complete over Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks in advance for everyone's advice as I move out!