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When I turn my headlight switch on, even when the key is not in the ignition the Gauges move? What in tarnation LOL.. I removed the dome light because it looked to be missing the connection socket..Buy another one I guess.

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Took the Speedo Gear off
Cleaned it up after this photo, but I didn't see the plastic gear in there, and have no idea how to take it apart to replace the Gear

Currently trying to figure out when I pull the headlight switch knob the gauges work, and when I turn the key the dash lights turn on :lol:


Going to print this out for Reference
I did unplug and switch wires"I think" probably, I can get it done tomorrow if I can print this out somewhere

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Bought a Cab Step for the '59 :metal:
Bought a Left Cab corner :metal:
New Dome light :metal:
Working on one side at a time
Should be getting the bottom of the door and door skin soon
Then its Door hing cover..Then pockets

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Always nice to get the new patch panels, now the work begins...

I would fix the doors first, hinge pocket if needed and get them aligned to the cab. Then then do the corner and step, bracing the upper part if necessary to keep the alignment. A few guys have had to modify the doors because the lower cab moved around during repair.

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The Dome lights wiring is completely different than what is on the truck right now?
Can't find the wiring since I took the dome light off.Found out the issue with the gauges moving when I turned on the headlight switch, Some wire I had grounded to the fuse box... When I took it off when the headlight switch was on the gauges went back to normal.. I believe it goes to the Heater(NOT SURE) But when I turn on the headlights I could turn the Heater on and when they were off I couldn't really weird ...

Got a Cab corner as well

Buying Door things here soon

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Dome light should be orange wire and white wire, running from the light switch up the front door ("A") pillar then around the top/side to the dome hole. Don't pull the wires out of the pillar, it can be a challenge to get them back up there. If the headliner is out and the wires are AWOL bend up a wire and start fishing down between the inner and outer cab above the door, you should hook them. I had to do this when I used the old wires to pull in the new harness.

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The old Factory dome light was a Single prong connector like on the ignition switch. How do I hook it up? What end do I need

Does one of the wires go to the fusebox? if so the wires are way way too short

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got to tell man probably would be easier if you bought a new wiring harness. new harness is around $140 plus few extra dollars for misc. but youll be all new and pretty I put one in my truck had a few hiccups but I'm pretty happy

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I'll have to dig around for the Wire, it was there. I'm going to buy a Door hinge lower pillar

Got this idea, let me know if its a great one !!!
Spray Rhino Lining on the
bottom of the Cab Steps
Bed Steps
At the back of the the bed fenders

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Bought some more parts today
Making some progress on the '59
Costed me $82 sweet lord these parts are pricey

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They are pricey but it's nice to have new some times.
Kim

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just those 2 parts? where'd you go

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To a well known truck place around here, about 40 mins away. I'm going to buy the Door parts next.Next week I am going to hopefully get the truck in my name Officially !!!
I'll get a new Front bed panel as well. Just can't wait to see how all of this looks after all of the welding work

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With the title in hand it should not be any problem getting it titled "officially" in your name. If you have someone else doing the welding make sure all the old rust is removed and not the new panel layed over the old. I've seen that before.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

dome light has an batt hot wire running from the light switch brake light hookup to the dome light
ground wire from the dome light goes back to the light switch white ground for dome light
if you add door switches hook them to the white ground for dome light
there is no fuse in the circuit only the bimetal spring for overload protection that protects the brake and tail lights

if you need to run new wires to the dome light use plastic strapping like what is used to strap packages for a fish tape
run it up the drivers side windshield pillar and pull 2 wires down

http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/i...hevy/25-01.jpg

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The orange also has a second wire that is power to the dome, see post 122.

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Here is the set up right now with the Dome light

Fished around for the wiring, only found this one..It was hard to do

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Well finally got Pawpaws '59 Gmc in my name !!!
Ahh hopefully I will be able to buy the door bottom this Friday
Can't wait to get the Title here soon
Didn't know there was Two parts to a door bottom

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Tailgate Tuesday

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No clue on the dome light, GMC must be different than Chevy. Maybe just on or off with no dimming???

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Put the new Dome lamp in the '59 earlier
Some touch ups here and there

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Always have one of these !!!

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Enjoying the weather
It got special treatment for once in its Life, its parked in the garage LOL

I need a new Clamp fork thing for the Distributor where can I locate one?, Thanks in advance
Tuesday or so, I will be buying a brand new Gas tank for it

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Auto Zone carries them.
I would think any good auto parts store would have one.
Kim
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...mString=search

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Junkyard finds
May look like Junk to y'all !!!
C60 GMC Horn CAP
Two Old Commercial License Plates
Old GM Key to a C60
AshTray for the Nissan
Windshield Wiper Fluid lid

Saw a '59 Chevy Apache Shortbed Fleetside in Shelby !!!

Bought a brand new Tail light housing for the '59
How do I wire it to the brake light switch? it doesn't want to reach?
What exactly does it snap on to?

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Those are some cool items.
Kim

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New Taillight housing
Original Transmission Cover, Thank you DaveCarney2

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Just went out to crank the '59 it started up with no hard start, and you could press the gas.. Looks like H-A's and Geralds old truck is on it way.. Trucks about to be in a News article so stay tuned !!!
Pretty excited for all of this to happen

Sent the carb to a Fellow member on 55-59 Chevy trucks, and he rebuilt it and the truck cranked right up. I can't wait to cruise in it tomorrow and see what it does

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Bought a new Fuel pump for the truck
The other Fuel pump must of went out or something because its not pumping gas what so ever

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Bought another Tail light and just got done installing it
Now they match one another
Bought a front fender patch for the right side
I've dropped already close to $300 in parts in this thing...still have a ways to go
Here soon I'll have to buy a battery tray for the truck, the one that is on it is wrong for the year or something, according to some truck people


Truck still isn't getting gas, Buying another long rubber fuel line to see if it fixes the current problem

The truck has come a long way since buying it back in November 10th, 2013
The truck is also in my name..got the title the other week..
Me and the truck have a unstable relationship at times, but I won't give up on it

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I'm stumped on some things
Put a new fuel pump in and its still not pumping fuel..
I wish more people would respond

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Ok did u check your tank maybe blow a little air in the line that's before the pump still a issue try running a line from pump to a gas can to isolate the problem

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Make sure fuel is getting to the pump like lowrodderchev said. The tank outlet could be plugged and so could the line. If you have fuel to the pump check your lines to the carbs and your fuel filter to make sure none of those are clogged or restricted. Its a basic system so tracing your way through it you should be able to find the problem. A blow gun will be useful here.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

This thread pretty much gave you the road map for figuring out what is wrong.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633007

Go back and review and test the system from your plastic tank to the carb, opening each fitting in sequence: line from tank to pump, pump outlet, fuel line to carb. Also make sure that the carb bowl is primed, if is has been sitting for a while without running the gas has evaporated out the vent, saves time and battery and starter life not having to grind away while the pump fills the float bowl.

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I put a new fuel hose that goes into the tank..checked the fitting i blew through it and put a piece of paper towel at the end before the pump it blew out..so it couldn't be clogged up.When the money comes in, I am going to have new fuel lines put on before I put the new tank in

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Are you gravity feeding the fuel from a bottom tank fitting or are you trying to pull the gas up through the tank filler opening. A stock mech fuel pump has a hard time siphoning. I used a temp outboard motor fuel tank with a fuel squeeze ball to prime the mech pump.

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The hose goes into the opening. it worked fine until, I put the rebuilt carb on there. It cranked up fine, and then eventually no gas what so ever. I am going to put new, fuel lines in when I put a new tank in

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

it sounds like your rebuilt carb might be the problem. Maybe a dirty seat or needle, fuel filter in backwards or your float isn't operating properly. I've rebuild many carbs and you will run into problems like this from time to time. I'd be starting with that carb if I was you

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It is not the carb, I put a mason jar after the pump to see if it'd pump gas and it didn't do one drop. I may just end up buying new fuel lines for the future, so I won't have to worry about debris or rust getting into the pump

I may just try putting more gas into the tank, I know I will need a new fuel line from the pup to carb as the current one isn't lining up, and rig it behind the thermostat so it is easier access

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any luck?