V1 SmsDetroit Registered!!! Extended Track Goblin 09 Turbo SS

[SmsDetroit]

Its time to start my build log. My name it Nick and I’m from just north of Detroit Michigan. I learned about goblins back in August. I started researching them in Septembe. I became obsesse. I think I have read every build log back to 2018. I found my donor car a 2009 SS in New Jersey on October 26th. Thought it would be a great idea to fly out on the and drive it home. My brother-in-law thought it was such a great idea he joined me. We flew out Friday morning at 9am. Picked the car up at 1pm and started driving home. Got back to Michigan with no problems at 10:30pm. Now that I had the car home I figured it would be at least spring before I could order my kit. I made a deal with my wife that I would remodel the bathroom before I could get my kit. I started that right away (still isn’t done). Little did I know on Friday the 13th of November my wife called Adam and ordered my kit. This morning she gave it to me as a Christmas gift. Needless to say I have the best wife ever. Now to finish that bathroom so I can get to work on my Goblin

 

[Goblin Graber]

Not only did she order a kit, but she did it six weeks ago. Six weeks less waiting is priceless!

 

[Rttoys]

Better quit typing and get on that bathroom.

Congrats man. Welcome to the madness.

 

[Brett]

That wife's a keeper. Better knock out that bathroom. She deserves it.

 

[gearjammer]

Awesome, hope to see you around Detroit once we get these things running. Woodward?!?

 

[SmsDetroit]

Awesome, hope to see you around Detroit once we get these things running. Woodward?!?

I think you know my brother-in-law Scott

 

[gearjammer]

I think you know my brother-in-law Scott

Ha! Small world. Yeah I figured when you mentioned him building a kit car with two friends.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Bathroom is almost done. My chassis is slated for production this week. I need to get started on the tear down. Anyone want to help me finish the bathroom so I can get started?

 

[Rttoys]

I’d head up there, but all that white stuff is on the ground right now and in Texas, we just shut down the whole state when that happens.

 

[Goblin Graber]

Bathroom is almost done. My chassis is slated for production this week. I need to get started on the tear down. Anyone want to help me finish the bathroom so I can get started?

Do we get to do donuts in the hellcat first?

 

[SmsDetroit]

19 degs outside. Perfect day to get started with the tear down

 

[Towerdog]

19 degs outside. Perfect day to get started with the tear down View attachment 20313

Looks like you need a bigger heater!

 

[SmsDetroit]

It’s about 60 in here now

 

[Towerdog]

It’s about 60 in here now

Thats perfect! You dont want to sweat.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Well it’s been a good first day Solo. Almost through video 4. Plus I pulled the front and rear seats and already sold them for $350

 

[SmsDetroit]

Do I need to keep the engine mounts that bolt to the chassis?

 

[SmsDetroit]

When you don’t have the hooks on the engine to drop the engine out You just lift the car off of it correct?

 

[ctuinstra]

It's the easiest way, especially since you don't have to take good care of the donor. That's exactly what I did. Used the loader on the tractor and chained the front of the car to it and lifted it up and pulled the engine out on a dolly.

 

[SmsDetroit]

I’m finding all kind of goodies on this car. it has a shot throw shifter already. Had the zzp cat and intercooler. To bad I don’t need them.

 

[SmsDetroit]

It's the easiest way, especially since you don't have to take good care of the donor. That's exactly what I did. Used the loader on the tractor and chained the front of the car to it and lifted it up and pulled the engine out on a dolly.

Do you know if I need the motor mounts