V1 Brian's City Goblin-06/Crate MotorTC #61

[Brian74]

I spent all day on the dash. I cut the mounting point out for the Strada and welded in some reinforcement brackets. I also welded in mounts for the RFD ignition module and remote button interface. Its a tight fit flush-mounted. I may need to shave down the steering mount bracket a bit for clearance.

I’m at the point now where I need to start fabricating the mounting brackets for the dash. I may weld in the cowling pins first to get a proper fit of the cowling just to ensure it all fits right.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Wow, lots of detail work, looks good! Hope the triple digit temps are not impeding progress.

 

[Brian74]

Wow, lots of detail work, looks good! Hope the triple digit temps are not impeding progress.

It wasn’t too bad today. I probably need to go un-winterize the garage swamp cooler by next weekend. Hope to get the dash at least done and drag the wiring harness indoors to finish that.

 

[Brian74]

Fabricated up some mounts for the hood cowling pins today and got the cowling positioned. I’m having some clearance issues with the AIM and the aft steering column bracket. I will either have to shave the edge of the bracket, shorten it or build an extension bracket. Trying to avoid the latter as I want to keep the mounting simple since I plan to vinyl wrap the dash later.

I also plan to add a dzus or similar to the sides of the cowling for more stability.

 

[Karter2026]

I love those hood pins on my car.

 

[JBINTX]

very clean!!!!

 

[Torchandregdoc]

I did a quick read through your thread but couldn't find it, are you planning on hinging your hood/cow? l've wondered if it was feasible, and when I see your hood pins, it looks like it would be. I haven't put on my radiator support yet to see how it would hinge up front.

Your dash is aaawesome. I'll bet there's a bunch of guys on here that would love to pull a mold from that thing. #carbonfiberdash. Very clean.

 

[Brian74]

I did a quick read through your thread but couldn't find it, are you planning on hinging your hood/cow? l've wondered if it was feasible, and when I see your hood pins, it looks like it would be. I haven't put on my radiator support yet to see how it would hinge up front.

Your dash is aaawesome. I'll bet there's a bunch of guys on here that would love to pull a mold from that thing. #carbonfiberdash. Very clean.

Thanks. No plan to do hinges. May add more supports and fasteners though.

 

[Brian74]

I went to my local car audio shop today (been going there since I was a teenager.) The owner hooked me up nicely with a multimedia receiver, 4 channel amp, rear view camera, and a 10” kicker powered subwoofer. Steering wheel, wheel mount, and button plate also showed up. Seats should be here tomorrow. Went and talked to another friend who races dirt track and got a few more ideas on mounting my cowling and side panels.

 

[Ross]

A 10" sub in a Goblin! That will be a first. Just curious, where are you thinking of putting it? Good thing you bought amplifiers, as the exhaust notes will be competing with your music.

 

[Brian74]

A 10" sub in a Goblin! That will be a first. Just curious, where are you thinking of putting it? Good thing you bought amplifiers, as the exhaust notes will be competing with your music.

Its a compact powered sub. It will fit right under the driver seat.

 

[Brian74]

Welded a 1” lip around the dash and made my mount brackets. Cut the bottom out of the steering opening to facilitate easy installation and removal. My Corbeau seats also arrived.

Got a few things mocked up. I will need to do a bit of trimming here and there to get everything to fit perfectly.

Its certainly fun climbing in and out, lol... But once seated it fits like a glove.

Is it just me, or does the steering wheel seem to be slightly offset to the right?

 

[Ross]

The pedals are off to the right too, so it is jammed in where it can.

 

[Brian74]

While waiting on a few parts, I decided to get started fabricating my modular 3rd brake light / dome light / rear view mirror camera. Went through 3 rivisions before I finally settled on a design. Main bracket is 1/8” steel with 18 guage bolt ons. Can be taken apart for maintenance.

 

[JBINTX]

While waiting on a few parts, I decided to get started fabricating my modular 3rd brake light / dome light / rear view mirror camera. Went through 3 rivisions before I finally settled on a design. Main bracket is 1/8” steel with 18 guage bolt ons. Can be taken apart for maintenance.

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That is some really nice work going on there!!!!!

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Brian, that looks great! I'm thinking some fellow builders may come knocking on your door to get one.

 

[Brian74]

Lots done this past week. I refabricated the brake light main housing in 1/8” steel and added some cosmetic touches. I also build the head unit brackets for the dash and got my first mock up with everything installed.

 

[Brian74]

Courtesy footwell lighting installed.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Wow! The beginnings of a glass cockpit and stealth lighting, well on your way to building that next generation low level fighter aircraft!

 

[JBINTX]

I will be the first to say it. If we meet up at a Goblin gathering, please park on the other end of the line from me........