Project "Captain Insano"

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by suspect

Thanks for the insight. This is my first experience with bags, so I'm not sure on what's acceptable. I used the liquid Teflon that came with the kit. I'll double check all my fittings. I'll see if I can leave them aired up a couple days and measure from there. Do you think the temperature change has any effect on the air in the bags?

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've used standard teflon tape on air fittings & never had issues. I can air up the rear bags of my dually & they'll retain psi for several weeks (possibly longer but I always manipulate them before then for one reason or another).

Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. I honestly didn't see it the last time I checked your thread.

I'm not trying to say the Teflon tape doesn't work. I've seen the tape get cut up because of the threads. With something that flows as easy as air, those tears may allow air to pass faster than the liquid. I'm also not saying the liquid will fix all problems, as I still have a problem with one bag. Just a suggestion to possibly help.

As for temperature, it might have a slight effect on the overall height, but we've had 30 and 40 degree highs for a couple of weeks and back to 60 and 70 degree highs for a few days, then cold again. I haven't had to touch the 3 bags that sealed well since mid January. I have filled the one leaky bag twice in that time.

The slow leak may not be in the bag fittings either. I don't know how your air management plumbing is set up so I can't speak to the other parts of your system. I have heard that if your air line isn't cut perfectly straight, it could cause leaks in a push-to-connect style fitting. It's really hard to chase a slow leak like that so if you're okay with it, I'd leave it alone.

Looking forward to seeing the body come together! It sounds like you're moving right along nicely. Keep it up!

[suspect]

The first measurements were my error. They've been aired up now, I put a small mark so I can measure from the exact spot and I kneeled down to see for sure. The front has stayed up. The rear, 1 side dropped 1/16" and the other side 1/8". I made clean cuts with an exacto-knife, however, I put a small chamfer on the insides incase of any burrs. I'll recut the rears without chamfering to see if that helps.

[suspect]

I just looked at my first post on this thread, I almost forgot what this truck looked like when I first got it. Crazy, doesn't even look like the same truck anymore. Ha!

[bpmack16]

What are you doing about lock up on the trans? Are unusing a togel switch for the converter?

[suspect]

I'm in the same boat as you right now. I haven't wired it up yet. I plan on doing that today. I won't be using a switch though, just wired. I'll post up how I do it once I get it done. I hear it's simple.

[bpmack16]

What is the difference of a switch and just wired?

[suspect]

I'm learning this as I go. I think if it's just wired, it's just a power & ground hook up and it locks up just in 4th. I think some people hook a switch up for 3rd gear lockup or for towing? I believe you can do a manual switch or vacuum switch.
I'm in the middle of finishing up my exhaust, I'll be getting online tonight to read up more on this.

[suspect]

I have been working on getting my exhaust to exit out the rear behind the tires. I think I need to bring the piping up higher and come back down with the tips. I have some more bends on order, will be here Monday, so I moved back to working on the bedsides. I'm getting the inside lower parts sprayed with bedliner. Got one done last night, about to start on the other one. I'll have pics of them later tonight or tomorrow.

[67cheby]

looking good ! nice work bringing the exhaust out !

[suspect]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good ! nice work bringing the exhaust out !

Thanks. It's almost too much work than its worth. I'm determined to get those dang tips out the back.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by suspect

Thanks. It's almost too much work than its worth. I'm determined to get those dang tips out the back.

I agree on the need to raise the pipes to keep them 'out of view'. If you run out of real estate. consider coating the tubing the same color as the chassis to help 'hide' it.

Progress is excellent regardless.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good Daniel!!

[67cheby]

we did it on Square Peg so I can vouch for the amount of work that it takes to accomplish this task !

[mcbassin]

Very nice work on the exhaust Daniel. I still want to the same on my
Exhaust.

[Elliot949]

I really like the stance of your truck... I really like the way you have done the exhaust...

[Bennett68C10]

Nice job on the exhaust so far, will look really nice when your done with it. Looks good with the bed on too.

[suspect]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I agree on the need to raise the pipes to keep them 'out of view'. If you run out of real estate. consider coating the tubing the same color as the chassis to help 'hide' it.

Progress is excellent regardless.

I haven't thought of that, thanks.

[suspect]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good Daniel!!

Thanks!

[suspect]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the exhaust Daniel. I still want to the same on my
Exhaust.

Well, it's for sure not as clean as yours. I want to get it exiting all the way out for the looks and to also quiet it down a bit. I got the spintech xl series, they claim to be a little quieter but it's still pretty loud. I'm considering adding resonators, but i'll wait until I have the bed fully assembled and go from there.

I better get back out there and get to work. Your laying down some paint, so I've got some catching up to do!

[suspect]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I really like the stance of your truck... I really like the way you have done the exhaust...

Thanks. Since I was 17, I've had an 86 Camaro, 87 mustang, 98 sierra, 93 mustang, and 01 Silverado and all I had dumped before the axle. So, this build I wanted to do something different. I think it's going to turn out cool.

[suspect]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice job on the exhaust so far, will look really nice when your done with it. Looks good with the bed on too.

Thanks. I'm pretty much ready to lay down some paint on the inner bed, doors, etc but this weather isn't consistence at all!

[suspect]

[mcbassin]

The bedsides look great. Looks like you will be shooting paint soon too.

[beckmand78]

Subscribed.

I've always liked truck with the old "Chevelle" Style exhaust. (Kinda aimed down)
That'd look killer

[suspect]

I got one side of the exhaust finished. I brought it up out of sight, then back down. I have more bends coming in tomorrow for the other side.
I had this wild idea that I would be ready to paint the insides of the bed, fenders, and doors, but I didn't realize the passenger fender was so beat up.