Frank's Florida Street Goblin Build (#227) - 06 SS, 2.4L donor

[Goblin Graber]

The powder turned out great and your diamond plate looks so good I might have to steal that idea.

I bought this kit to build a nice easy project with no fab work with my 2 year old but now my welding list seems to keep getting bigger and I haven’t even got my chassis. I guess the fabricator in me just can’t leave well enough alone.

 

[Zoom Zoom]

Don’t forget your trailer hitch also on your fabrication list ! You just never know !

 

[Goblin Graber]

Don’t forget your trailer hitch also on your fabrication list ! You just never know !

I think I’m going to pass on a hitch. The only place I can think it’ll get trailered to is the dyno tuner here in town.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

30 second, 4 step coolant hose install - 1.) Cross tie frame 2.) Prep hose 3.) Attach to Kubota 4.) Back up .... DONE

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Build Day 1 - First day is in the books. Only a few minor issues to deal with. I have to jump ahead a bit since my wiring harness is still at DF. Hope to have it next week. Will probably put in the engine before I get the harness. Lonny says it's not a big deal.

 

[jaredthenav]

Looks great so far! Mine went to the powder coater today, so will hopefully only be a few weeks behind you on the build.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Looks great so far! Mine went to the powder coater today, so will hopefully only be a few weeks behind you on the build.

Thanks Jared. What color did you go with? By the way I got a really good price on my Paint job. With tax if was $770 and that included some engine pieces.

 

[JBINTX]

30 second, 4 step coolant hose install - 1.) Cross tie frame 2.) Prep hose 3.) Attach to Kubota 4.) Back up .... DONE

Took less time than that load in the washer took..........

 

[jaredthenav]

Illusion Sour Apple. Mine's going to be over 1500, but having him do the subframe, fuel tank, firewall among other things. I think you got a really good deal.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Illusion Sour Apple. Mine's going to be over 1500, but having him do the subframe, fuel tank, firewall among other things. I think you got a really good deal.

That going to be an eye catcher.

 

[ctuinstra]

Won't be long and you will be driving it! Don't forget to enjoy the build.

They do go together pretty quick and easy if you aren't overloaded with mods.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Build day 2 - I think I better slow down. I may work myself right out of a job. Actually three month's of prep work is paying off. Everything is ready to just drop in the car. I'm a one man show so I use a lot of jacks, dolly's & lift's to move things around.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

If you don't have these, get them. It is by far the most valuable tool in the shop for this build !!!

 

[ctuinstra]

It’s a helluva lot of fun to put it all together, especially when you do spend the waiting time preparing everything!!! At first you think about how you have to wait for the frame to be built but it’s the best thing that can happen because it almost forces you to slow down and prepare for the build.

And once you get to that point it goes really fast and you’ll be in the road in no time, well other than winter.

 

[Rttoys]

Yep. Preparation is key. Makes things run smooth-ish........


looking good.

 

[Brett]

30 second, 4 step coolant hose install - 1.) Cross tie frame 2.) Prep hose 3.) Attach to Kubota 4.) Back up .... DONE

Now I have a reason to buy a Kubota.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

30 minute motor install. Had the motor on a wheeled dolly. Used an engine hoist to lift the frame. Went in like butter. Actually it only took 15 minutes .... I spent the other 15 minutes searching for the engine mount bolts.

 

[Yustas]

Good progress! Do not forget to trim shifter counterweight balancer.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Build day 3 - Working on the front suspension today. Finished up all the coolant lines. Mounted remote brake/clutch reservoir. Put in fuel pump & filter. Had to drop in a seat & put on one wheel (no brakes) just to see how it's going to look.

 

[ctuinstra]

Looks like a Slingshot like that.