Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Hello everyone, I am just stopping by to update

The truck is starting back up again to be restored

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Took off the grille support and soon to dismount the cab and prep it for rust repair and primer/paint... This is going to be a very nice truck

The plan is to have the cab fixed
Repaint the inner fenders
have the front fenders fixed

have the bodywork done to the front end and have it painted and put back on


Super excited to see this restoration begin again

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Bought some things for the truck today, still awaiting the windshield

New Master Cylinder floor plug
New Deluxe windshield gasket
New Rubberized Firewall pad

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Keep after it, when doing a patch just ask yourself is it better than it was, Yes is usually the answer. It don't have to be perfect, most trucks aren't that's what gives them character , do the best you can with what you got, and enjoy it.
Here is a couple of songs that can lift you up and put a smile on your face ENJOY:

Jerry Jeff Walker Pick Up Truck Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

Glen Campbell ~ I Love My Truck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGQNVq5Ou4E

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Bought some more parts for the truck a few days ago


Thanks for the songs man
i'll add them to my spotify account

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

New hood to cowl seal
New Arm Rest
New lower door retainer

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I finally bought another grille for the truck since the original was rotted beyond repair. It’s got surface rust and paint but will be chromed soon

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Good find! That'll look great!
dne'

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

what do you estimate the cost of repairs to be compared to the cost of a new cab? new cab comes with doors too, right? could be close and the new cab gets you that much closer to a finished truck you can enjoy beeddling around in. if doing it again I would seriously consider the new cab for the time difference alone and the cost gets pretty close if you honestly add up everything you use to fix the old one.
your truck, your wallet, do what you like. post pics though. nothing like pics of a build to get the rest of us off the couch.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

there is also a complete floor available, with steps and rockers

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I’ve got everything to replace the cabs rusted areas so far and have nearly everything for the truck except a windshield

Put the grille on the truck earlier today

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Glad to see you getting busy with it.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

anybody out there have afleet truck grille for 59 gmc

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Hello everyone

I'm getting ready to have the trucks cab fixed here in a few months or so

just figured I would update everyone following this thread

I've got everything that I can think of for the truck

and just recently purchased a windshield


Cheers everyone

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Can’t wait to see updates

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Alright everyone

I’m taking apart the inside of the cab so the rust repair
can begin.

I literally have everything to fix this truck

Mid June is when the cabs being sent off

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

So, how do you send off a cab?:confused: You sure are hanging in there! Keep up the great work, and hey, post a few pics when you can;)
dne'

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

We are putting the cab on a trailer and sending it to where it’s being fixed at

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

OK! looking good!

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Some more progress on my old truck

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Update: the cabs top is coming off and being replaced either today or later this week. Very excited for the progression on this truck

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I'm excited for your progression too! Looking great!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

They’re getting ready to cut the top off and replace it with the new top I have


Got most of the rotted metal out

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Glad to see your working on your truck, so far SO Good!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Sure is great to be back
My trucks going to be that light green some day

Right now I am just focused on the rust

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Man, that's some serious metal work. Shaping up!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Just curious, but when putting the top on, do you have the windshield and back glass handy, or how do you make sure the glass will fit?

My 59 really isn't in the best of shape even though it has a nice paint job. But the front top windshield frame was down a bit in the front (not noticeable), I'm talking a tad and the glass wouldn't go in the normal way. Just make sure the clearances are right;)
http://www.classiccarsandtools.com/2...native-method/

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Trust me this man knows what he is doing lol

He’s going to measure clearances and gaps to make sure they’ll mock up right

Will update this Friday with some more photos

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The old rotted roof is off and the new roof is being prepared
to be put on the cab

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I am very happy to see the doors are being hung before the roof is welded back on. that would be unfortunate if it went back together and the doors didn't fit.
big job coming along nicely. keep the pics coming.

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Thanks, the truck means a lot to me and seeing the major progress inspires me to continue to work on it

Once the cab is finished the fenders and bed is next to have rust repaired

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More progress on the truck

The cab roof is done

He’s finishing up with the cab and then it’s on to the doors
Because the man I paid 1,800 bucks to fix the doors, front fenders and bed screwed
everything up four years ago and Ted is having to repair the doors where the other guy screwed things up

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

This is what the previous so called repair man did 4 years ago

Yall see what’s wrong here?

The guy who thought he was a welder/fabricator
put new metal on top of old metal




::::::UPDATE::::::
But I’ll have more updates today as my friend is going
Over to the mans house who is repairing all of the rust

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Another update

The cab is almost finished some more progress photos
Soon

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Cab is done and the doors fit perfectly.

Roof was replaced
Both steps
Both cab corners
Dash in places

And a lot more was replaced

The cab is solid and so are the doors

Now the trucks bed and fenders can be repaired and the truck will be rust free

I’ll upload a video to YouTube so yall can see the doors shutting and how good they close

https://youtu.be/xD_nWDQCOp4

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Well the cab came home Monday, a few days ago


I had help picking the cab up to put on the frame

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Thats some great metal work!!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Yep. The cabs pretty much solid now

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The trucks bed is being rust repaired right now and should be done in the next 2 weeks or so

For now I am putting primer on the bare metal places where rust was replaced on the cab

I’ll update with some photos when the bed makes some major progress

I have nearly everything for this truck and having wiring being made to fit my GMC
and will be plug and play.. very eager to get it

Here are some primer photos of the cab

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Keep up the good work, it's really taking shape.