Thread: Time to bag my merc!

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Finally got out of the Navy and now it is time to start working on my 56 Merc. I want to bag it and I need a set up, has anybody in here bagged a 55-56 merc? Any idea where to get a good set up with out having to sell my left testicle for scientific experiments?

you will have to make a set up for this car , i dont know of a company that makes a " kit " for a merc . it is not hard to make it . you can use a ride-proe controller and valves .. is the rear of your car leafs? if it is you take out all of the leafs except the bottom 2 and use the bag to raise it . that is the easy end . the front will need a little fabricating to make it work .
you should be able to find a good shop in your area to handle the install .

No there is not company that makes a "merc kit," but I wish there were such a thing. It does have leafs, it has 4 so far, and the front has cut coils with gas shocks but not low enough, or no smooth enough yet so time for an air system. I should be ok with one compressor right, I don't mind the 3-5 second delay.

Hey Kevin
Where ya been?
The email addy I have for you is no good anymore....
Did you get your doors done yet?
Give me a call when you get a chance or drive it down and lets see what ya need..


As for your "?" depends on which compressor you run and what size tank

MM64
www.rgkustoms.com

as mr mopar said depends on which compressor , get a compressor with a 100 % duty cycle . delay dont really depend on the compressor it depends on the size of line ,tank,and weight. think of it as a straw vs a garden hose , 1/4 air line will only flow so much cfm vs 1/2 line . i dont like "fastbags " because they are harder to hit that sweet spot of the deminision when the bags rides correct .

Hey Mr. Mopar I sent you a message through e-mail, maybe I can swing bye and you can check out the car soon.

Hey Kevin
Got your email........ I'll give you a call just try'n to see what the weekend is going to look like. I think I'll be around Sun.

I'm taking the car to the American Block Party in Long Beach tonight and tomorrow night 6 to 11 ......... Come on up if you get a chance Pine & Broadway down by where they have the Grand Prix every year
There won't be alot of cars (invite only) but should be alot to do

Talk to ya
Randy

www.rgkustoms.com

Originally Posted by Kustom56Merc

No there is not company that makes a "merc kit," but I wish there were such a thing. It does have leafs, it has 4 so far, and the front has cut coils with gas shocks but not low enough, or no smooth enough yet so time for an air system. I should be ok with one compressor right, I don't mind the 3-5 second delay.

i have air ride on my 66 coupe deville and im runing 1 viair 450 comp. and a 5 gallon tank and i get full lift when the tank is full. but it takes about 2 to 3 min to re fill the tank. there are companies out that make an engine drivin comp. that will fill 5 gallons of air from 0 to 145 psi in 1 to 2 min. and after you lift your car refill time is 30 sec to a min hope this info helps