Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Nice work on the tank. What are your plans for those patches? A jimmy rigged brake and a little bending should get you pretty close. I betcha more will have to be cut out beyond what you see.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I have a professional welder/fabricator in my town that will be able to fix all of the rust in the truck

Finally took the wood that was placed as a temporary fix. Looked horrible so I pulled it since now that I have a Gas tank.

Looks like I am missing some Cross sills for the new wood to be put back into place when it comes time

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Tank looks good.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

The truck is very reliable now. Starts up on demand, now it's time to get the shocks on the truck. Then save up for the body work and glass
Finally finished up installing and fixing the fuel gauge. I put 5 gallons into the new tank and it reads around 1/4th. The truck almost caught on fire when we were priming the carb because of the air in the lines, and when it backfired it spit gas and fire all over the fender,the ground and my older friends arm. We took it for a ride down the road the truck ran perfectly and idled right as well. Next step is to buy new shocks and more patch panels. At least I know that the trucks engine is worth fixing.

Got rid of the mouse problem for now I believe :lol:

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Gotta luv a working gas gauge on a old car

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Glad she's running good.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2RP...ature=youtu.be

Took the truck for a ride. It was very hard driving with a phone in one hand and steering/changing gears
Let me know what y'all think !!!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

These are some new photos of the truck I have it up and running now. I have fixed the bed and now I'm going to start doing some bodywork to it now it's coming along way since the 2013 but I am still going to work on it :metal:

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

The truck is running good. It is running and driving perfectly it needs him some shocks and suspension work, but it could be a daily driver if all the rust was fixed and glass put back in

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Good to hear you got it sorted out.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

The truck is getting a new hood latch due to thendnobes spring bring broken off to where it won't secure the latch down all of the way

The firewall had near perfect factory interior paint. When it comes time for paint I will have that touched up and cleaned

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

At the local hardware store there is a display that shows probably 200 springs of different sizes with the standard number. I tried to find a link on line but could not. I just take the damaged spring down and usually find one exactly like it. Reason is designers use the standard to order off the shelf parts, cheaper than starting from scratch. If you have an Ace Hardware affilated store in your area or someone else that carrys Century Company springs you might look to see if you can just get the springs.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

It's the other spring that's riveted into the latch. I have to buy just some temporary bolts to align the front end

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I've worked on the truck some more


Took out the factory radio and found my GreatGrandfathers name on it

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

That's cool.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Getting ready to have all of the rust repaired and the rust on this truck is out of this world and it is places you would never think. Damn, how ever I be able to put glass in it once I am done

https://youtu.be/4r9nhgVvklc

Is the walk through of the rust. The hole back window upper area is shoT

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Hi! loved the video, really shows what's going on with the rust n all, plus the good things too! Engine looks really good! You're right about rust in the most strange places! Are you going to do the rust repairs or have it done? Still an awesome classic truck~ keep up the good work!
dne'

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Big update
I've bought all of the necessary patch panels for the truck and went the route of replacing the entire top of my truck with another one since mine is pretty much shot. I sold my Volkswagen in order to get all of the metal fixed and get the truck prepped for paint. The doors are pretty much done and I am not getting ready to send the bed off to get repaired and then it is the front fenders and then the cab. I've come a long way since first getting this truck and am ecstatic about finishing the restoration

I finally got the tailgate fixed and painted, all of the rims are painted but one of the rims will need a bend fixed and then re-painted

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Just more progress. I will post updates on the final product of the doors when I get them back next month

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Looking good.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I am working at it slowly. Still trying to decide what I want the headliner and seat to look like when things are finished

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

What color code green is on the tailgate and rim? Thanks

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Some more updates on the truck. I have tried updating my progress on my Iphone and for some weird reason it will not upload more than one photo, or it wont even let me post photos so I am having to do it on my Laptop
I took the dash apart and removed the vacuum wiper motor to make way for the new electric wipers. The bed is being repaired and I am going to be able to keep my original bed steps:metal: the bed will be mostly original except for the pieces that have been patched and a new front bed panel and cross sills. The front bed panels are being repaired as well. The doors are finished and ready for bodywork and paint. The truck is coming along fairly well

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I have the truck almost apart except for the cab, inner fenders and the hood. Trying to debate on if I should buy the entire kick panel assembly since it is ate up pretty badly. I have been very busy lately and haven't been able to progress with this project but I am having the top and other things sent to me so that the cab can be repaired. I am going to replace all of the suspension and driveline parts. I'd like to put disc brakes on the front but I don't believe my original rims will fit them
Where can I find another grill for my truck, it's shot and is needing replacement

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Wow based on that video of the beginning you are taking on a "project"!!!! - but with the sentimental value I can see why. It all works out if you just take it one piece at a a time. Ive found that if you get way to involved all at once, it becomes more than 1 man can handle!!! :lol:

Good luck on your build ;)

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Man I hate me some rust now. I will certainly pay a little more next time for the most rust free example I can get. It just slows me down so much. The good news is I do get faster and overall I get better - though I do have some patches I'm not real proud of. I just started in the least visible/important areas and saved the tough stuff for last. All done except a big brow repair across the front. I figure it's like this: It aint going to fix itself. Trudge on!

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Hey everyone, I have made some progress with my truck since the last time
that I have posted here some odd months ago. I have bought a new A Pillar, Stainless steel cross sills and a new inner fender for the driver side, new bed steps and some other small items that will help me progress my restoration on this ole truck

My top of the cab came so that I can now fix my entire top of the cab


Enjoy, the photos :smoke:

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Wow ,I missed a lot on your truck ,looks a lot different ,keep at it.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I am slowed down again to losing my job. Looking for another as I type this
however, I am sorta discouraged due to all of this rust. I just really want to
drive this on the road. *sigh*
I have nearly everything to fix the entire truck except for money to repair the
rust. I am curious to see how the top replacement will go, its making me a little
nervous and am wanting to find the perfect person to do the job. Sorta wish I
would've just bought another cab and swapped VIN plates. Because, this is taking
more than the cab is honestly worth, but the senti-mental value is what keeps
driving me forward

I'll keep updating as I do things to the truck, I also just bought front drums brakes
and new shocks. wasted money on those things and now I wish I wouldn't have but
oh well

Thanks for following this restoration over the years

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Good luck with the job search.
A little at a time and you'll get there.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I'm hoping to get one pretty soon

Since my kick panel on the driver side was rotted, I just went ahead
and bought another complete A-Pillar/Kick-panel assembly like I said
in my previous post

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9nhgVvklc

Not sure if I have posted this before, but here is a video of what I am dealing with on the truck

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Definitely a lot of sheet metal work to be done but keep at it a piece at a time and you will get there. Just dont give up. It will be worth it in the end.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

It's overwhelming but it is getting there. I have an entire new top that is going to go on to the truck since my top is rotted all to hell

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Here is a video of just the engine in my truck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8cIEu5Cig8

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71RFMsORfkc

Rust areas on my cab video

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Here are some more photos for y'all to enjoy
I was test fitting the front fenders to see what the front would look like, still waiting on the headlight patch panels
A friend put a new master cylinder in the truck since the original started going bad and I didn't want to chance having an accident

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I'm debating on going with another cab, since mine
is so rusted. It'll be cheaper to replace it rather than
paying 5,000 or so to fix the cab. I can still keep the
original cab in my barn

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Update on the truck
Bought new bumpers
New door hinges
Every bolt kit for the truck(Polished stainless Steel)
New horn contact bushing
New electric wiper motor
New choke cable

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

After seeing your video of the cab rust, I'd definitely weigh options~ see what's available anyway. In the meantime, you're accumulating a bunch of cool parts!
dne'