1990 Chevrolet Sport forever project

[Thunderwagen]

Are you having hubs and brackets made for the truck spindles? If so I'm interested in getting a set too. Maybe we can get a better deal with ordering two sets.
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[Matt R]

I have talked with Tobin at Kore3 about it and he said he's going to do it. Said it will prolly require modifying the stock spindle but hubs and brackets will be the big thing.
I think he's just waiting for someone to tell him they are ready for them. It'll be a few months before I'm ready for them at the soonest. I'm sure making two sets would be better encouragement for them though.

[Thunderwagen]

Im down for it. Shoot me a PM when you are ready to do it. If they need I have stock spindles and DJM drop spindles here at the house if they need them for fitment. Shoot me a message and let me know what kind of price they are talkin on the hubs and brackets.

[Matt R]

Cool, i'll do it.

[bulldog2513]

Awesome work Matt! Im certain your brother would be very proud. And sorry for your loss. Just one question....what did you use to strip your frame of rust and grease? wire wheel or chemical? I look forward to future pics of this one!

[Matt R]

Thanks Bulldog. I stripped it with a few different wire brushes then acetone. It was a real PITA but turned out pretty nice.

[bulldog2513]

cool i will have to try that. bout to get the bed off mine to dress up the frame a bit. of course nothing like yours lol

[Blitz]

Love the work on the frame. I'm hoping that the Z06 brakes become a reality. Is it a custom set up to fit them in the rear?

[Matt R]

Originally Posted by Blitz

Love the work on the frame. I'm hoping that the Z06 brakes become a reality. Is it a custom set up to fit them in the rear?

Yeah, they have kits for 12 bolt and 9" rear ends so I had 9" ends welded on my rear end housing. It was a pretty involved ordeal.

I'm moving very slowly unfortunately. Hopefully the funds will get better sooner than later so I can get back to it.

[radleyhardy]

Amazing....even that word doesn't describe this! Big kudos to you dude

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by Matt R

Yeah, they have kits for 12 bolt and 9" rear ends so I had 9" ends welded on my rear end housing. It was a pretty involved ordeal.

I'm moving very slowly unfortunately. Hopefully the funds will get better sooner than later so I can get back to it.

Kore3 has the kit or someone else?

[Matt R]

Yeah Kore3 is the place, great service!

[Matt R]

Originally Posted by radleyhardy

Amazing....even that word doesn't describe this! Big kudos to you dude

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I am real close to getting some new wheels to fit the new set up. That should really kick me into gear, i'm getting excited again!!!!!!

[Dobok]

You should be excited !!! What you have done to your truck is in 1 word "INCREDIBLE" and I can't wait to see some more pictures !!!!

[Matt R]

Thanks man, I've been working again so I can afford some parts!!!! WooHooo!!!

I did new body mounts, looks like it needed it pretty bad

[Matt R]

I worked on mounting the gas tank. I changed up my plan a bit to be more like an oem type where the straps sinch the tank into place. My buddy at the sheetmetal shop made me some mirrored stainless steel straps.

[Matt R]

The tank is from an 88 Blazer and the new sending unit locating tabs weren't in the correct location for the baffle in the tank. I cut the locating tabs off and rotated them around to locate the unit in the correct position. Probobly saved me an hour or so of trying to explain the issue to the guy at the parts store.

[Matt R]

I also got the brake plumbing started. I welded the hose tabs and made some 16ga. straps to route the lines on the rearend.

[Matt R]

I have one more brake hose retainer to weld to the frame in this area.

[Matt R]

Couple more pics, got some new wheels that will fit the new brakes!!!! Something a little different.

[jb1016]

Nice, those should look good! Are they 20x8.5?

[Matt R]

Thanks, they are 22 x 9 with 285 35's on it.

[Dobok]

looking great, Matt--How are you doing the gas tank inlet piece. Is it coming up in the box or are you somehow coming out the side of the box again !!!! Nice work, though !!!

[Matt R]

Thanks man,the filler neck is actually still under the bed, there is a 2.5 inch gap between the top of the frame and the bottom of the bed. I was going to relocate the gas fill door to behind the wheel opening but I am now planning to shave everything so i'm going to come into the rear corner of the bed. I have a pretty cool fill neck I ordered, it will come through the bed and come out right by the tailgate.

[Dobok]

Hey Matt; Whats going on with your new motor!!! Is it ready yet !!!