African Taxi - 24 Hours of Lemons

African Taxi - 24 Hours of Lemons This is to chronicle updates for my 1968 Mercedes 250 from "barn find " to 24 hours of lemons racecar.

Cage complete
08/25/2023

Cage complete

New upper radiator brackets. ✅
04/26/2023

New upper radiator brackets. ✅

12/09/2020

Running under its own gas for 12 seconds.

From Heartland Parked. Heartland announced they will be having the race again next year. So the clock is ticking. The ca...
08/30/2019

From Heartland Parked. Heartland announced they will be having the race again next year. So the clock is ticking. The car will be finished before. Shakedown testing completed. And going racing!

Upper bracket needs work but this shows that lower outlet that needs rewelded
01/13/2019

Upper bracket needs work but this shows that lower outlet that needs rewelded

All the radiator brackets are done. I’m looking for someone that could tig weld the lower outlet so that it’s straight. ...
01/13/2019

All the radiator brackets are done. I’m looking for someone that could tig weld the lower outlet so that it’s straight. If anyone knows someone local.

Fuel pickup is made. Hopefully works all right and I can get it in the tank.
10/25/2018

Fuel pickup is made. Hopefully works all right and I can get it in the tank.

Progression
08/16/2018

Progression

Making parts to spruce up the car and really secure the theme.
08/15/2018

Making parts to spruce up the car and really secure the theme.

It's in with a little trimming. Fan doesn't quite clear. Cut a little more or go efan with alternator upgrade?
08/06/2018

It's in with a little trimming. Fan doesn't quite clear. Cut a little more or go efan with alternator upgrade?

It's close. Just needs a little massaging.
08/01/2018

It's close. Just needs a little massaging.

Bending up the new fuel lines
07/07/2018

Bending up the new fuel lines

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