MJP61 Street Goblin - 10 LS Donor - #297

[MJP61]

I have always wanted to build a car from the ground up. A few months ago i was in quarantine and I decided to start looking into kit cars. I spent the entire 2 weeks on the internet and came across the DF Goblin. Needless to say I was hooked right away. It took about 1 1/2 months to find a car in good enough condition and for cheap. I purchased a 2010 Cobalt LS Auto and drove it for about a week. Car runs great and has only 2 leaks, transmission axle seals and engine front cover. It has high mileage, but I plan to rebuild the engine anyway. So I have my donor and my kit is ordered as of today. I am excited to get this underway. I have been in contact with some of you in the forum and you guys are all awesome. Looking forward to this project!!!! I will begin the stripping this week.


MJP61 Street Goblin - 10 LS Donor

 

[SmsDetroit]

Welcome. It’s been fun for me so far. I just finished my wiring harness. My kit should be back from powder coat on Friday

 

[MJP61]

Just got the email notification. Kit # 297!!!!
Can’t wait

 

[Ark :D]

Welcome, that looks like a solid donor. Good thing it's not an SS though, we'd have to banish you to the penalty box for parting out a turbo sedan.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Welcome, that looks like a solid donor. Good thing it's not an SS though, we'd have to banish you to the penalty box for parting out a turbo sedan.

Sooo I should show the 2009 SS I cut up.

 

[Ark :D]

Sooo I should show the 2009 SS I cut up.

Shame on you!

 

[MJP61]

So the stripping process has begun. No issues so far.

 

[Ark :D]

Previous owner modded the gauge cluster to have an orange background? That's interesting, lol!

 

[k.rollin]

Previous owner modded the gauge cluster to have an orange background? That's interesting, lol!

You can too!

Daytona Edition Custom Gauge Face for 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Base Gas - US Speedo - Everything Speedometer

US Speedo Daytona Edition Custom Gauge Face for 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Base 120 MPH For Gas Vehicles

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[MJP61]

Yes. I couldn’t wait to install something “new” on my Goblin. Had to start somewhere.

 

[Rauq]

So the stripping process has begun. No issues so far.

What's the weirdest thing you've found in your donor? Mine was a pack of socks, the exact same as the ones I had sitting in my Amazon cart and was about to order!

 

[Gary A.]

I have always wanted to build a car from the ground up. A few months ago i was in quarantine and I decided to start looking into kit cars. I spent the entire 2 weeks on the internet and came across the DF Goblin. Needless to say I was hooked right away. It took about 1 1/2 months to find a car in good enough condition and for cheap. I purchased a 2010 Cobalt LS Auto and drove it for about a week. Car runs great and has only 2 leaks, transmission axle seals and engine front cover. It has high mileage, but I plan to rebuild the engine anyway. So I have my donor and my kit is ordered as of today. I am excited to get this underway. I have been in contact with some of you in the forum and you guys are all awesome. Looking forward to this project!!!! I will begin the stripping this week.


MJP61 Street Goblin - 10 LS Donor

Good luck!!!

 

[MJP61]

What's the weirdest thing you've found in your donor? Mine was a pack of socks, the exact same as the ones I had sitting in my Amazon cart and was about to order!

Only thing I found in my donor was a ton of loose change and kids cereal. Lol

 

[SmsDetroit]

What's the weirdest thing you've found in your donor? Mine was a pack of socks, the exact same as the ones I had sitting in my Amazon cart and was about to order!

Lots and lots of drywall screws. They were under every seat, even under the carpet

 

[Joebob]

Best thing I got was this 14K gold ring with most probably fake diamonds. Going to have it as the keychain once I get the Goblin fired up.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Think I mentioned this once before: the owner of my donor was a twenty-something woman and I think I found 4 condoms, 3 of which were still freshly packaged. Had to sterilize myself after gutting the interior of my donor. I'm betting those seats I sold had some interesting stories to tell.

 

[Mayor West]

I found filthy yellow pajamas, a 9mm bullet casing, and a funeral service pamphlet of a sweet old lady in mine... my previous owner was pretty yolo I guess.

 

[MJP61]

Got a little more done today. Ready to drop motor and trans next then tackle the interior.

 

[MJP61]

All finished with my donor. I think it went very smoothly. Onto the wiring harness next. Wish me luck!!!

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

That's got to be the cleanest interior of anyone's donor I've seen on the forum...not that it will matter since it's going to the great boneyard in the sky.